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Post by Paddy on Jun 15, 2016 9:35:08 GMT
Great to see your pictures, Joyce.
A reminder of a rare and wonderful occasion.
Paddy
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Post by Paddy on Jun 15, 2016 9:53:01 GMT
One of the 'new arrangements' I think is worth a mention is that of Jolene, which seemed to transform the song away beyond its (cringy?) C&W roots. Not sure if the arranger, Steven Baker, is involved with Hayley's forthcoming album but his arrangements in this concert suggest he might have much to offer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Baker_(producer) |
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Post by martindn on Jun 15, 2016 15:16:12 GMT
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Post by Libby on Jun 15, 2016 22:39:45 GMT
I found this wonderful photo and great tweet from someone from Sweden. Look, I see Grant and Martin's smiling faces in the audience!  If he took this photo from on stage, he's more than just a fan. Oh! He's from Sweden! There've been quite a few Swedes surrounding Hayley these days, you just never know. Here it is larger:  |
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Post by martindn on Jun 15, 2016 22:45:35 GMT
There were a few people in the choir seats behind the stage Libby. The person who took that photo must have been one of them. This is a similar arrangement to the Birmingham Symphony hall where there a quite a lot of seats behind the stage. Sue and I used to like to book them for orchestral concerts, as you are very close to the action and can see the expressions on the conductor's face. Where there are singers though, you only see the back of their heards most of the time. And the sound is projected away from you by the sound system.
Martin D
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Post by Joe on Jun 15, 2016 23:41:43 GMT
Hi all...
I would also like to express my sincerest thanks to all who attended this wonderful concert last Saturday. I'm sure Hayley was overjoyed to see my fellow HWI'ers in the audience; supportive and encouraging as ever. Her extended concert gap has not, in any way, affected her stage performance. From the pics and videos we have seen, Hayley neither missed a beat nor a step...looking as if she was in a comfortable concert tour. Well done, Hayley! x
Thanks also for the wonderful reports and photos from last Saturday. I personally appreciate reading how members begin his or her journey to the venue, and meeting socially.
I also very much liked seeng members sharing Twitter pics and tweets on the forum, as well as videos too!
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Post by Dave on Jun 16, 2016 1:47:03 GMT
I found this wonderful photo and great tweet from someone from Sweden. Look, I see Grant and Martin's smiling faces in the audience! If he took this photo from on stage, he's more than just a fan. Oh! He's from Sweden! There've been quite a few Swedes surrounding Hayley these days, you just never know. My goodness Libby, that is one impressive photograph and photographer! Thanks for posting it - black and white lives! He even managed to capture some of us lot!  Cheers, Dave |
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Post by Libby on Jun 16, 2016 5:57:40 GMT
Yes, it's my favorite photo from the concert so far. |
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Post by comet on Jun 16, 2016 10:16:25 GMT
the B & W photo looks as if it were taken from the small side balcony instead of the choir balcony. I am neatly concealed behind the cello player.  It takes me a while to recover from one of these concerts, I am still a little dazzled and stunned by the new songs. |
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Post by martindn on Jun 16, 2016 10:30:52 GMT
Me too Comet. Hayley's concerts take a while to recover from for sure. But who wants to recover? Let's hope this is the start of a new phase in Hayley's career. If it is I can't wait.
I think I can almost see Glenda to the left of the cellist. I was one seat further left, so I think I'm just off the picture.
Martin D
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Post by Jillian on Jun 16, 2016 11:54:11 GMT
the B & W photo looks as if it were taken from the small side balcony instead of the choir balcony. I am neatly concealed behind the cello player. It takes me a while to recover from one of these concerts, I am still a little dazzled and stunned by the new songs. I hope the rest of the world gets to hear these new songs soon! |
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Post by gerard on Jun 16, 2016 12:03:20 GMT
I was in the choir balcony - second row. Loved the concert and recognised some of the regulars. Very impressed by Mia Coopers solo too. Did not wait for signing.
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Post by Eos on Jun 16, 2016 19:55:53 GMT
Oh I know Marcus - we're friends on Facebook! I haven't spoken to him in a while though so I had no idea he was going to attend the Dublin concert. He's a big fan of Hayley and a brilliant photographer (and digital artist too)! And thanks to all of you who have posted pictures and reports from the concert - it seems you've had a great night! |
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Post by comet on Jun 16, 2016 21:31:17 GMT
I was in the choir balcony - second row. Loved the concert and recognised some of the regulars. Very impressed by Mia Coopers solo too. Did not wait for signing. Saw you up there Gerard, yes I was really gobsmacked at Mia's brilliance, I was only a few feet in front of her. it is a beautiful piece of music and I couldn't place it at the time. I didn't realise the song list was on the back of the Flyer It was A time for us(Love theme from Romeo and Juliet) |
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Post by martindn on Jun 16, 2016 23:04:50 GMT
I found Hayley's song selection very interesting. There was no song that she sang from any western album release since Treasure/Celtic Treasure. That was nine years ago! If we include japanese releases, there is only one song recorded since 2008 (Bridge over Troubled Water from Japanese Hushabye) And with Ronan Hardiman, Sarah Class (and Tom de Luca) all present at the show and all writing new songs with Hayley, it seems she is going back to her roots. Except of course there was nothing you could call classical in the show, and her roots are certainly classical.
It seems that she is going back to the "real" Hayley albums, and forgetting those that were other peoples ideas. It seems we are getting back to the real Hayley. I can only think of that as a good thing.
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