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Post by Libby on May 8, 2017 23:13:41 GMT
I like his song, Experience. I can see why you say that, because a lot of his music has a very repetitive rhythm. I only know a few of his songs, but the ones I've listened to, I found very calming and relaxing. Yes, it's repetitive, but as in Experience, it starts out quiet and gentle, with just a piano, but then gradually the intensity builds, and stringed instruments are used. I find it to be a very enjoyable piece. You know, some people find Enya to be a bit repetitive; very rhythmic and same-sounding throughout her songs. But, sometimes, the repetitiveness is what makes it so easy to listen to. Rhythmic music and repetition are actually quite relaxing. Well, at least you didn't say you didn't like Amalia because part of it sounds like it's starting to go backwards.  |
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Post by Richard on May 9, 2017 7:29:34 GMT
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Post by Richard on May 10, 2017 7:12:42 GMT
From Twitter: Richard  |
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Post by comet on May 10, 2017 17:14:31 GMT
My copy of Echo arrived today from Jersey.
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Post by Richard on May 12, 2017 7:21:58 GMT
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Post by Libby on May 13, 2017 0:20:06 GMT
I love these blue dresses! I can't remember if we've seen these ones or not, but they're gorgeous! Hopefully a full-length shot will be posted.  |
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Post by Richard on May 13, 2017 6:39:00 GMT
Sadly Echo has dropped out of the Official Classical Artist Albums chart this week, but Naomi and Hannah shouldn't be too disappointed. They've made their mark and achieved another of their ambitions with a hit album. The historic chart for week commencing 5 May 2017 has now been archived: www.officialcharts.com/charts/classical-artist-albums-chart/20170505/147/Here's an enlargement of their latest Twitter picture:  The girls took the selfie in a mirror, so that isn't an engagement ring!  Another lovely photo:  And a video clip: Richard |
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Post by Richard on May 13, 2017 9:26:02 GMT
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Post by Richard on May 14, 2017 7:04:45 GMT
A couple of tweets from last night's Echo launch concert in Peterborough Cathedral:   I couldn't be there, so I hope there'll be more from the concert later. Richard |
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Post by John H on May 14, 2017 8:04:28 GMT
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Post by Richard on May 14, 2017 8:20:07 GMT
I wasn't sure who was going from HWI, so thanks for the photos, John! I can embed this post: A post from Huntingdon Male Voice Choir: Richard |
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Post by John H on May 14, 2017 13:26:40 GMT
Arriving at Peterborough Cathedral just before six, I was greeted at the door by a cathedral steward. On hearing that I was there for the concert, he informed me politely but firmly that I was much too early, the concert was not until 7.30 and he couldn’t let me in. I had in my head that it was supposed to be 7.00 but had no written evidence of this, and thought perhaps it was doors open at 7.00. So I headed into town to find something to eat after my journey. I was distrustful of the steward’s information, so decided to return at 6.45 just in case. People were already going in, and after a short wait to get through the entrance, I found the nave of the cathedral fairly densely occupied to more than half way back. I headed forward in hope and managed to find a single spare seat five rows from the front. A guitarist at the front was entertaining the audience as they arrived with some soft and gentle music. Just before 7, the guitarist (who I later discovered to be Chris Somerfield) stopped playing, rose to his feet and left the stage. With very little delay, a member of the cathedral clergy introduced the concert, starting with a prayer. I said a little prayer of thanks myself, that I had not waited until 7.30 to arrive. Naomi and Hannah, in long black dresses, opened the concert with ‘E Piu Ti Penso’. Their set list included most of the tracks from their new album ‘ECHO’ plus several other familiar songs. Their introductory skills are improving, they spoke with greater confidence but still retain a refreshingly personal touch. They told us a little about their reasons for choosing each track, and how they had recorded the album in the Cathedral at dead of night. The concert included performances from a number of guests. First was the ‘Big Voices Choir’ which consisted of eleven girls of various ages (7 – 12) who are all having private singing tuition with Naomi and Hannah. Five members of ‘Saldance Ballet’ danced to accompany two of the twins’ songs. The orchestral accompaniment for the album recording had been provided by Ely Sinfonia. Their conductor Steve Bingham entertained us with some tunes on his violin. The other guests were the Huntingdon Male Voice Choir. The twins changed into red for the second half of the concert. All too soon, they reached ‘Time to Say Goodbye’. Thankfully that was not quite the end as they went on to sing ‘Nelle Tu Mani’ from Gladiator as their finale. As the applause continued, they came back to sing ‘O Mio Babbino Caro’ as an encore. Hannah and Naomi were at the back to meet people as they left. A little wait to see them, a couple of minutes talking with them (they had seen some of my adventures via Arthur’s Facebook page) and a photo, then I was off to the station in time for the 21.46 back to Kings Cross. It was wonderful to see the concert so well attended – they clearly have a lot of local support. The girls have just posted that there were over 300 in the audience – a fantastic achievement for an independent classical-crossover act. Btw, 'rosegrower' was in attendance, so hopefully there will be more for us all to see before too long  |
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Post by Richard on May 15, 2017 6:31:46 GMT
Thanks for the report, John! I'm currently listening to Naomi and Hannah on BBC Radio Ulster. Their interview with John Toal starts here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08q6r10#play#t=20m37sJohn Toal also played "A New Day Is Dawning" from Echo about 11 minutes from the beginning of the broadcast. Richard |
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Post by Richard on May 15, 2017 7:07:12 GMT
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Post by Richard on May 15, 2017 8:00:21 GMT
Thanks to Drew for this beautiful video from the Echo launch concert in Peterborough Cathedral, 13 May 2017: E Più Ti PensoRichard |
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