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Post by cristalina on Mar 2, 2007 14:04:45 GMT -5
Today at 7:25am, crobarbie wrote: Try this one www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/gig-23360535-details/Yusuf%20Islam/gigReview.do?reviewId=23387450What a horrible review and how untrue Why did the fans queue for almost an hour outside, I'll tell you why because we arrived an hour early !!!! We knew the doors didn't open until 7pm. We were far from bored as Joanne, SuzieQ, marier, John (sorry can't remember user name), his daughter and myself were chatting and laughing and Joanne was having other experiences at this time too; lol, but I'll leave it for her to tell you. It was lovely to meet some people for the first time and catch up again with others Quote - "Then they discovered that alcohol was not permitted during the performance." Well so what I never heard anyone complaining, there was a bar and time for a drink before the performance, but surely its possible to refain from drinking for a short while, huh? We were provided with free orange juice and water Quote - "His performance was a little tentative, and the filming for a forthcoming BBC One Session made for an oddly formal evening." Not my impression at all
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Post by cristalina on Mar 2, 2007 11:34:44 GMT -5
WHAT A NIGHT ;D ;D ;D An absolutely perfect evening. Not only free tickets, which I'm sure we would have all been willing to pay for, but the best seats in the house, at the front in the centre ;D ;D ;D I'd said to Joanne earlier in the day I hope he plays Wind East and West and The Beloved, my absolute favourite at the moment. I couldn't believe it when his opening song was in fact Wind East and West. Here's a complete listing :_ Wind East and West The Wind Midday Don't Be Shy Maybe There's a World In the End Where Do the Children Play - twice The Little Ones I Think I See The Light Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Heaven/Where True Love Goes How Long/ Peace Train Blues The Beloved - twice Father & Son - twice Peace Train Wild World - Zulu An absolutely amazing performance, with only a very brief break near the end because of problems with the lighting. This meant we heard 3 of the songs twice as he repeated them, I'm delighted that The Beloved was one of them, the live performance was fantastic. The whole performance was fantastic, and Yusuf looked like he was enjoying himself as much as we were and was in good humour throughout. During Father & Son as the lights went off he sang "its hard when the lights go out" or something to that effect, but still continued to the end of the song To meet Yusuf & his wife after just made a perfect evening even better, if that's possible. Fauzia (hope I've spelt that right) is a lovely lady and Yusuf a very warm genuine person, we had photos and autographs. What more could we have asked for.
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Post by cristalina on Dec 8, 2003 4:26:34 GMT -5
Did you watch the concert DJ, Meg? Did you see Yusuf ;D ;D ;D Don't want to make all you other folks jealous but Yusuf WAS included in our airing of the concert on Channel 4. We didn't get the introduction or the full song but we got part. I taped it last night and just put it on while I had breakfast, never really expecting to see him, I'll watch it again later cos I'm off to the dentist now Enjoyed Peter Gabriels 'Biko' too ;D
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Post by cristalina on Dec 3, 2003 18:23:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the info DJ, lets hope Yusuf is on the show.
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Post by cristalina on Oct 25, 2003 18:37:52 GMT -5
HTST, thanks for the summary of Hamza Yusuf's talk. I found myself recoiling a little, or perhaps tuning him out, just because of his style. At the same time I envy someone who can emote in that way. -jen. Sorry if I came across as being too crictical in my earlier post , maybe Hummingbird states better how I felt about Hamza Yusuf's speech, I did tune him out so maybe didn't fully understand what he was saying, it was his style of delivery, just overpowering. I agree it was a night of rememberance for Islamic schools and I knew there would be speeches, I found all the others to be fine and there was a general feeling of peace and goodwill. I also think more concerts of this nature could really help non muslims to understand that Islam is a peaceful religion.
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Post by cristalina on Oct 24, 2003 6:31:28 GMT -5
[quote author=Majikat link=board=Concerts& The two guest speakers reminded me of those "teleevangelists" in the US during the 1980s ... Especially the second one was IMHO more show than substance. Hi Majikat, glad to see you arrived home safely, bet you were tired. I have to agree about the speakers, the first wasn't too bad, but the second, wow, I thought he was trying to brainwash us and he just seemed to go on and on. Soon forgot about them though when Yusuf came on stage I'm all for listening to their point of view, but I don't want to be preached at.
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Post by cristalina on Oct 22, 2003 5:05:43 GMT -5
This is the first chance I've had to get to the computer since the concert, as we spent the day in London yesterday, I couldn't believe how quickly you posted Jen, don't you need sleep, lol. Anyway I'm sure by now you all appreciate just how much we enjoyed ourselves The children from the Islamia Schools were wonderful, one young boy who sang with Khalid Belrhouzi & Qatrunada, stood giving little nervous smiles as he waited for his cue, but he sang beautifully and could be heard quite clearly. A young girl that did some narration had such a strong powerful voice and was so confident. I particularly liked Zain Bhikha, he has a lovely voice,Native Deen were definately different and livened things up, their lyrics spoke about not drinking and taking drugs, very unlike general 'pop' music. But of course we were waiting for Yusuf and he didn't disappoint us. The performance of 'God is the Light' was wonderful, The Wind in the East & West as DJ said has some very low notes, when he sang the words "in your good company" he was down there with Leonard Cohen! I wll enjoy the new version of Peace Train all the more now I've heard it live, it really bought the song alive for me. The final song for the encore (which I think surprised everyone, I don't think anyone expected him to come back) was absolutely great, everyone was on the stage and the sound just filled the hall, it was a fantastic way to end the concert ;D But I don't know what that song was called, does anybody else? Anyway I am so glad I went. Unfortunately we didn't get to London till 6.20pm so didn't get to meet the others at the Hotel, but we met alot of the site members I think in the bar and outside afterwards, most people cringed as they gave their 'user names' Its really nice to put faces to the names. Oh and one thing that tickled me during the evening, towards the end of the concert when Yusuf was on stage with Khalid and Zain, Yusuf knocked the black spongy part off his mike, he caught it and laughed and when he pushed it back on, he kissed it as if to 'make it better' obviously the actions of a man used to being with children.
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Post by cristalina on Feb 19, 2003 9:54:04 GMT -5
I've been searching through my loft recently for all my old Cat stuff and I've just found the ticket to my first ever Cat Concert. It was 5th September 1970, I described the concert earlier in this thread and had thought it was in 1971/1972. The entrance ticket was it fact a luncheon voucher! Can't remember what it cost though.
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Post by cristalina on Jan 6, 2003 6:54:10 GMT -5
Thanks SuperTrouper, now I feel really old!! Cristalina
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Post by cristalina on Dec 3, 2002 8:04:56 GMT -5
Hi glad you all enjoyed my memories, I enjoyed recounting those days. I'm a bit surprised I don't remember more details, age must be catching up on me Cristalina
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Post by cristalina on Dec 1, 2002 19:22:45 GMT -5
Hi there, I know I can't believe it myself, that I was so close, of course us English are so reserved you know. There was no seating we just all stood round while Cat sang, we were a very attentive audience. Cat didn't speak much between songs, he seemed maybe a bit nervous or shy, but this most certainly didn't affect the performance. I recalled this rather than the other 4 concerts because the sheer simplicity made it so special and of course it can never be the same again. The second concert I was shocked, I his 'true fan' was right at the back, Cat was a tiny speck on the stage and the sound system wasn't too good. But still, I was there, he was there, so I was thrilled. After this I had to make sure I got better seats, so joined the Fantasy Ring, the next 2 concerts I was near the front, both were fantastic, although Cat held things up at one because things weren't quite right and he wanted everything perfect! Just being there was good enough for me . He played alot of piano, Miles from Nowhere was one ,it was great. The last concert was in London, Child for a Day, raising money for Unicef. I persuaded a friend to come with me(she didn't even like Cat) but Gary Numan was on too . I drove to London in thick fog, having trouble with my contact lenses, but I got us there. Cat was then known as Yusuf and was wearing white robes (do you call them robes?) There were several other artists on, but alot of us were waiting for Cat, he didn't let us down, it was a brilliant night, all the more poignant because we knew this was the last concert. Cat finished the night by singing a duet with David Essex, they sang Child fo a Day. I don't even recall driving home!
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Post by cristalina on Nov 29, 2002 11:53:20 GMT -5
Hi Vivian, I read your story somewhere on your meeting with Yusuf, I'm green with envy! If I had the chance again I'd definately talk to him, I was too young and rather shy back then Still it was great and a good memory
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Post by cristalina on Nov 29, 2002 6:04:02 GMT -5
I've been lucky enough to go to 5 concerts, the first was in 1971 or 1972 at the Belfry Hotel, Curdworth (UK) It was great, Cat was just making his come back after being ill. There was no stage, he just had a stool and his guitar and I was so close I could have reached out and touched him (I never did, aargh!) He sang beautifully, I never realised how popular he'd become (never knew any other fans back then) it was only a small venue. It was like a dream come true for me, I'd already been a fan since Matthew and Son. I can't remember how I got there, but I do remember being worried about the time when I left in the early hours of the morning and I started the long walk home! Only about 5 miles but I was a young teenager, not dressed for walking country lanes at night, I even accepted a lift from a stranger! My mom would have killed me if she knew, I was in trouble when I got in at about 4am, we had no phone. I too was an obediant kid, but miss a concert that was so close? I had to go and I'm glad I did, it was great and I never managed to get so close to Cat again.
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