Singapore /Far East: David Foster & Friends

[martindn]

Thanks for finding all this guys. It is great to have new photos and videos after such a quiet time. I think if I had infinite time and money, I could do worse than to spend my time following her round the world. But it is heartwarming to hear so many reports and see so many people enjoying her performances and meeting her.

Martin D

[Bamafan]

A few new pics from a Jakartan paper called the Tribun News HERE.







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[grant]

Hello everyone

This tour seems to be going very well - especially for Hayley. Judging by the number of welcoming tweets for her, her arrival has been much anticipated by her fans. Sooo glad that Anggie got to meet her too. particularly love her new sari style performance gown. I hope that's not just for this tour and that we get to see her wear it here in the UK sometime.

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Best wishes
Grant

[gillette]

Hi -

There is a nice write-up (with pictures) about Hayley in a Jakartan newspaper at the address below, if run through a translator.

"Pope Benedict" leaves me wondering how he got in.

www.tribunnews.com/2012/11/08/ada-wanita-cantik-di-rombongan-david-foster

BobS

[Richard]

Nov 7, 2012 22:07:30 GMT Jillian said:

Here's the photo:

Thanks for cropping the large photograph, Jillian!

I could have tried it myself but I didn't want to come a cropper!

Richard

[Richard]

Nov 8, 2012 4:39:32 GMT gillette said:

Hi -

There is a nice write-up (with pictures) about Hayley in a Jakartan newspaper at the address below, if run through a translator.

"Pope Benedict" leaves me wondering how he got in.

www.tribunnews.com/2012/11/08/ada-wanita-cantik-di-rombongan-david-foster

BobS

Thanks for the link, Bob!

One big advantage with Google Chrome is that it automatically offers a translation!

There Beautiful Women in Group David Foster

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - David Foster ready to entertain fans in Jakarta, in a concert titled 'Hitman: David Foster & Friends 2012' in Meis Ancol, Friday (11/09/2012) tomorrow.

To mark his arrival, a press conference was held at a restaurant in Epicentrum, Kuningan, Jakarta, Wednesday (07/11/2012).

David Foster and singer diboyongnya all year, except Chaka Khan, attended the press conference.

'Gangs' David when it was dominated by men. Besides David, there Babyface, Paul Young, the trio Dirty Loops, and Fernando Varela.

Among the men, tucked figure and pretty good-looking young woman. She is Hayley Westenra, one of the youngest performers at this concert. Her good looks certainly gives freshness.

Perhaps not many music lovers in the country who knew Hayley. Name Christchurch woman born, New Zealand, 10 April 1987, it is not too resound here. However, his name is well known in various countries like USA, UK, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.

Hayley known as a young singer who brings classical-crossover genre, which blends classical music with other genres such as pop and jazz.

Behind her beautiful face, tucked distinctive soprano voice. Voice type suitable to reach two very different types of music though, like pop and classical.

First discovered by a journalist as being 'fun' busking on a street in the city of Christchurch, Hayley released her first album under the label Decca Records (Universal Music) when he was 16 years old, entitled 'Pure' in 2003.

Album containing numbers opera and some Maori folk songs in pop touches, directly sold on the market and entered the pop charts in 11 countries, such as England, Australia, and Japan.

'Pure' directly certified by the British as the best-selling classical album in the 21st century.

To date, there have been eight studio albums ditelurkannya internationally, among them 'Odyssey', 'Treasure', 'West Side Story', 'Celtic Woman' (with the group Celtic Woman), a collection of his best songs 'River of Dreams' album Christmas 'Winter Magic', and two series of Japanese-language album, 'Japanese Songs Hayley'.

In 2007, women who love traveling dinamankan as the biggest selling Classical artist of the 21st Century.

Hayley also often appeared on stage with some world-class performers, call Andrea Bocelli, Il Divo, and in Jakarta later with David Foster, Baby Face and Chaka Khan.

Some influential people in the world also has been dihiburnya, from the Prime Minister of England, Queen Elizabeth II and her family, Pope Benedict, to George Bush.

In the middle of busy career in the music scene, Hayley is also active in humanitarian activities.

He was appointed as an ambassador for UNICEF to address the issue of education and clean water in Ghana, Africa. Hayley became the youngest UNICEF ambassador ever recruited.

His presence in the middle with all the unique music scene that enlivened pop music, giving freshness pleasure for music lovers.

He also seemed to be a bridge between classical music, which is identical to ancient music, with young people. No wonder if Hayley lined by Classic FM, one of the well-known classical music radio in the UK, as 'The Music Maker'.

Hayley's presence also adds to the list of young artists also wrestle this genre, such as Josh Groban, Charlotte Church (now the focus to pop music), Katherine Jenkins, Il Divo, and the newest trio Il Volo, as well as runner up America's Got Talent Jackie Evancho. Hayley was already ready to show his talent this Friday.

"It's great to be in Jakarta. This is the second for me to be here. Hopefully I can give the best to you all," Hayley said with a sweet smile that warms the atmosphere.

Richard

[Richard]

Here's a translation of the article from Thailand:

www.siamzone.com/music/news/index.php?id=6091

David invited fellow artists. The elation the fans again.



"David Foster" (David Foster), songwriter and producer become famous. Behind the success of artists such as "Michael Jackson" (Michael Jackson) "Whitney Houston" (Whitney Houston) "Madonna" (Madonna) and "Celine Dion" (Celine. Dion) to the delight of music fans once again with concerts in Thailand "Hit Man David Foster and Friends Live in Bangkok 2012" after flooding last year. The concert is scheduled in October the same.

In addition, David also invited fellow artists, including "Shaka Khan" (Chaka Khan) "Kenneth Brian Edmondson's" (Kenneth Brain Edmonds), also known as the "Newbie interface" (Babyface) "Head. Bay City Western Nara "(Hayley Westenra)" Fernando Bellagio Las Vegas "(Fernando Varela)" but also "(Paul Young) and bands from Sweden," New York City of Kamloops "(Dirty. Loops) in conjunction with the concert.

Before the fun is in full concert on November 5, 2555 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, David, and their cohorts have given media interviews about the show, this time on the 4th of November through the room. Huฬalakษns. Sukhothai, which David talks about the expectations of this concert. "I want people to sing with us. I want to be happy. And I enjoy the show ".

David said, adding that "this concert is not a concert anywhere in the world. I have performed with many artists and these artists really have enough power to hold its own concerts. By the time I did not have to come up with it. I enjoyed the concert with these artists here, "the singer said the country's Hayes Valley. "I've heard about it. Thailand's a lot like me. I think they enjoy it. I am very glad to have you here, "the singer said that Shaka" It's hot, but it's good (laughs). "

Veteran singer Paul Young is revealed that his first tour with David "is my first time I had a tour with David. I am very happy to have him on the concert "side effects Newbie said," I usually show up alone use it. Around this time I have played many concerts with. It was good for me, I had a chance to see them sing. I was happy then. I enjoyed "The Hayes Valley said," I am delighted that David invited us to tour with me. Be centralized at a concert like this. But this is not the same team ".

The Wonder City of Kamloops is a feeling to be working with David, "We feel very wonderful to work with these artists. David was like a dream I met them. I chose to play a concert with me, "said David Snyder City of Kamloops as" the first concert in Singapore. The first night they played well enough to play two nights better than the first night. Like they know their own. How to play. They are a new band. It has made me ".

Fernando ajar to music to be sung in the concert. "I will sing Nessum Dorma on" the Newbie Face said, "I will sing Change The World, which co-produced Dinner with Eric Clapton (Eric Clapton)" as Paul said, "I will sing aloud. I was 17 years ago, I was just song Everytime You Go Away ".

David represents concluded that "fans would like to see a lot of concerts, I was given a warm welcome. I love Asian music composer as well as a singer here. And this is why I have made a career as a music composer. Did you know that this concert Superb. Everyone should not miss it. "

For the atmosphere of the concert was filled with fans, both in Thailand and abroad. Time of happiness began when David walked fans. From the bottom before going on stage. And played piano on the song "St Elmo's Fire Love Theme" followed by "Winter Games" is the screams and applause from the audience. Followed by singer Haylie's the song "I Dreams a Dream" "Amazing Grace" and "Wuthering Heights" to show off her powerful voice.

The Hayes Valley and Fernando joined singing "Prayer" before the singer Paul Young music familiar "Come Back and Stay" and "Everytime You Go Away" with throat singing to the music. by the lungs. Continuous young Fernando the song "Nessum Dorma" and separated by artist Durban City of Kamloops with the song "Circus" and "Rolling in The Deep" took Eaam music girl "Adele" (Adele). I cried.

Moments of happiness did not end there, David had invited her "Monte - Supaporn Choochart Thailand" vocalist "Pure" is singing "I Have Nothing" and "birds - Thitima Tani" winner. stage of the contest, KPN Award 2009 in the song "And I am Telling You I'm not Going" Thailand is the second singer who has made an impression on the audience. Continuous singing Newbie interface in "When Can I See You" "I'll Make Love to You" "End of The Road" and "Change The World".

Variety of music fans and elation. Arrive at the conclusion. When Shaka's because the singer stepped up to the stage and show off his voice to the song "Tell Me Something Good" "Through The Fire" "Ain't Nobody" and "I'm Every Woman" before David and friends to attend. The song "Earth Song" was the closing concert.

Richard

[gillette]

Asleep at the switch here. Just noticed that the "Here" button on Bamafan's pictures, posted 5 hours before my posting about the Jakartan news item, leads to that same item. Looking back just now, I recognized the pictures, so clicked on the "Here" button, and made the discovery.
Sorry about that, Bamafan.

BobS

[Bamafan]

It's ok Bob.

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[Jenny A]

i saw a slightly shorter version of this posted earlier on this thread:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx8cYwvQaCQ&feature=related
(skip ahead to 1:40)

[Libby]

Jenny, that looks like the same one as before. The one Richard posted on the previous page, is shorter, and starts with Hayley right away. And leaves out that slightly awkward (I thought) moment before Amazing Grace. Was that staged, or what? It's just weird to me.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-2jZAuLjhI

That white and black dress in the press conference (I recognize it from Athens, too) is a bit strange for me. It would be a pretty white dress, but the black part spoils it for me. Maybe some fashionistas would think it's cool, but I'm more about pretty than cool. LOL

[gillette]

Hello Richard,

A much belated Thank You for printing out that Google Chrome translation of the Tribunnews article that I mentioned.

Much appreciated,
BobS

[Richard]

You're welcome, Bob!

Some tweets from Jakarta:

Fiona Hutama ‏@fionahutama
Mesmerized by Hayley Westenra singing #amazinggrace at #davidfosterjkt. Wow!!!

Loly Cantani ‏@loliwood
Omg omg omg! I Dream A Dream performed by @hayleywestenra !!

Loly Cantani ‏@loliwood
Classical crossover @hayleywestenra performance was amazing! She is a Godsend for me Can't wait for her solo concert! #davidfosterjakarta

Richard

[Richard]

Here's a review of last night's concert in Jakarta from Kompas.com, translated by Google:

Many singer Impromptu in David Foster & Friends Concert


David Foster stage action with soprano Hayley Westenra (not shown) at the concert of David Foster & Friends
Asian Tour 2012 in the Eyes of the Eagle International Stadium (Meis), Ancol, North Jakarta, Friday (09/11/2012) night.
(Tribune Jakarta / Jeprima)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - In addition to musicians, producers, composers, song writer and arranger David Foster is also an entertainer. He proved it on the stage's Eagle International Stadium, Ancol, Jakarta, Friday (09/11/2012) in a concert titled 'HITMAN: David Foster & Friends 2012'. Yet the concert began, David Foster was to surprise. When the lights suddenly he was in the audience. Suddenly the audience in attendance issued cell phones and other gadgets to capture the moment of a surprise. Foster walked slowly to the podium, he occasionally invited to serve fans who asked for a picture together. He also started the concert with 'Winter Games'. "I took four sisters and their husbands to Indonesia, because the country is so beautiful. Lets have fun tonight," said Foster told fans in Jakarta. He was calling Hayley Westenra on stage and sang 'I Dream A Dream' and 'Amazing Grace'. Foster then returned to the audience. What he does is challenge the audience can sing to shout out loud that she approached him. Suddenly challenge was welcomed by the audience. Initially Foster gives ten seconds to prove the quality of the sound for the audience that he was nominated. Throughout the concert more than five people who showed skill in front of the master. One is Kayla. Although only 12 years old his vocal ability can not be underestimated. Foster originally given 20 seconds even 'addiction' and took to the stage. "I salute the audience tonight, in addition to all familiar with my songs they also have a good voice," said the Canadian man. Apart 'singer impromptu' it, Foster also brought Chaka Khan, Paul Yong, Kenny "Babyface" Edmond, Dirty Loops and Raisa. Throughout the two-hour concert-goers entertained with hits made ​​single also foster playful behavior. presence truly faithful greeted the audience. Several other spectators even claimed to have met with David Foster at the previous concert in Indonesia and other countries.

Editor: Eko Hendrawan Sofyan

Richard

[Richard]

Hayley's on the move again:

Hayley Westenra ‏@hayleywestenra
Thank you so much Jakarta!!! Tokyo, we're on our way X

Richard