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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 3, 2009 16:44:02 GMT -5
hi everyone, I just received my ticket which I bought through seatwave, but it has only one part, no slip to be cut at the door at all. Is this normal? I've never seen a ticket like that and I'm quite worried! the ticket has the royal albert hall logo at the top right, and the rest is all white (except the info written of course) and it has a green code bar like thing in the bottom left, some security feature I guess. I describe it because I don't know if they are all the same hope you can tell me that's supposed to be like that!!! thanks in advance I think it depends where you bought the ticket from, mine are from Ticketmaster and look different to your ticket. Mine does have a tear off stub and are white graduating to yellow with a ticketmaster silver hologram. At Birmingham, the ticket was scanned, there was a stub that could of been ripped off, but it was left in tact.
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 3, 2009 15:34:57 GMT -5
To all those folks who are going to the concert Tuesday-I'm sooooo jealous! Have a great and wonderful time and don't let anyone boo this time! Hope it's as great as the island 50 concert. Ps does anyone know if that concert has been released on dvd yet? Have fun, Patsy I haven't seen any mention of the DVD yet? Maybe there will be a double DVD released, Shepherds Bush Empire and Guess I'll take my time tour! ;D Now that would be a DVD and a half!!! Or two. hehehe!
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 2, 2009 20:12:45 GMT -5
You are doing a great job, Jane, Good job, finding the Rib Shack OK, so far, for the Harrison Bar we have, Jane Gabi ? Maybe, if it's raining! Regii & Sonia Bill & Sue Christiane + 1 Barney Aurarisma1 Chicago Rib Shack all the above + Meg + 2 Ellen ? Eduardo? Joanne? Anyone else planning to be at the Chicago Rib Shack? (It's on the same road as the Royal Albert Hall, near to Knightsbridge Tube Station (145, Knightsbridge, a continuation of Kensington Road)
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Post by SuzieQ on Dec 1, 2009 21:34:01 GMT -5
Hi Aurelia, I have just seen these videos, You Did GREAT!!! By the way, No 6 Thinking 'Bout You is still set to private Thanks for sharing these with us Sue
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 30, 2009 8:08:05 GMT -5
A Blog from someone at the Birmingham concertYusuf (aka Cat Stevens) Birmingham NIA November 23rd 2009Its been a long time (33 years) since we’ve had a Cat Stevens tour. For me its been 35 years since I saw Cat Stevens at Newcastle Odeon. My memories of that show are still strong; I remember very clearly listening in awe at the beauty and purity of his voice and his wonderful songs. The atmosphere that night was almost cathedral like, with everyone in the massive hall hanging on to every word that Cat sing. Things are different 35 years on. There is no longer a Cat Stevens, but there is a Yusuf Islam, and on Monday Laura and I took the train to Birmingham to listen to his beautiful voice and hear his wonderful songs again. We sort of knew what to expect. The show was going to be in two parts; the first being a preview of Yusuf’s (I have to get used to calling him that) musical “Moonshadow” which he hopes to take to the West End next year. And the rest was going to be a set of Yusuf singing a selection of his songs new and old with a small number of the hits. We’d read the reviews of the Dublin show which hadn’t gone well with people walking out during the preview of the Musical “Moonshadow”. Yusuf had promised to rethink the show as a result of the experience in Dublin, and indeed he did. We entered the NIA at around 7pm. This is the second time that Laura and I had been there, the first being for Paul McCartney a number of years ago. Laura bought a t-shirt and lovely Tea for the Tillerman mug, and I bought the programme. We then took our seats and found that a card with the running order had been placed on everyone’s seat. This was a development from the Dublin experience, to try and make it clear to the audience that the first half of the show was the musical, followed by a short interval and then the secodn half was to be Yusuf and his band. The running order had been changed from Dublin, where the musical was presented during the show, which upset some of the crowd who were unsure if Yusuf would be returning. After a little wait Yusuf took the stage at aorund 8pm and introduced the musical Moonshadow. It is a tale of a boy who lives in a dark world and is searching for meaning and, I guess, spirituality. It includes a number of Cat Steven’s songs from the 60s and 70s. The graphics were outstanding and the cast did a great job. Yusuf appeared now and then in a sort of narrator role, but left the cast to sing his songs, which was a bit frustrating for the audience. After a short interval, Yusuf returnded with his band at around 8.50. The set was as expected a selection of old and new songs, including a few hits and a lot of album tracks. If you were a Cat Stevens fan, you would be very happy with this set, I suspect those who only knew the hits would have enjoyed it, but may have been a little disappointed. Yusuf’s voice sounded exactly the same as it did all those years ago. The well known songs sounded great: Wild World, Moonshadow, Morning has Broken, Father and Son. And the others, including the new ones, were also great; in fact his new songs are actually very similar to his 70s classics. The crowd loved him, this is a very different reaction to Dublin; he must have been delighted. Laura declared it one of the best concerts that she’s been to. I wouldn’t disagree with that; it was wonderful to see him again; something I thought I’d never be able to do. Picture of ticket vintagerock.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/yusuftickt.png?w=300&h=146Picture of program vintagerock.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/yusufprog1.png?w=220&h=300
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 30, 2009 8:01:33 GMT -5
I think you are refering to Sheet Music / Music Score (feuille de musique) So glad you got what you were after.
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 29, 2009 15:27:07 GMT -5
I just found this on youtube I don't know what it's like because I can't watch it, my bandwidth allowance is close to going over, because I was having problems uploading videos Anyway, let me know what it's like. The program last night was great! He sang Roadsinger, Just Another Night and Thinking 'Bout You
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 28, 2009 5:57:01 GMT -5
Well, I set my DVR to record the Live From Abbey Road shows, but they don't show Yusuf on the schedule yet (westcoast US). I have a really great set by Sheryl Crow from this show earlier this year. Just great! On Sky, the synopsis says, This week features performances from Yusuf Islam, The Frey and White lies
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 27, 2009 18:09:00 GMT -5
Thanks Barney, you are a star!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 27, 2009 17:17:13 GMT -5
Helen's latest videos.
Don't Be Shy
I Think I See The Light
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 17:58:30 GMT -5
Amazingly enough, Helen and I, took these two videos separately and they follow on!!!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 17:01:16 GMT -5
He's security, one man, keeping all us hoards of fans at bay!!! LOL
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 16:39:22 GMT -5
I have just returned of my flying visit has the moment. From things to be said so much but as tiredness is made feel I go to make short. A magic concert! Yusuf which had the happy air of the reception that it received, of the changes in the list of the songs and for my part of the tears of happinesses. I really lived an unforgettable moment. I make a point of thanking Suzie Peter Helen and Bill for this exceptional reception like John and its been engaged. You do not even imagine at which point you my best friend and make good cross people open of spirit it is only it we touched us misses moi.ça in France. It was so nice to meet you Aurelia, and Mohamed. The tabs you were asking about, for Roadsinger, are available here. www.guitaretab.com/y/yusuf-islam/Sue Il était tellement agréable de vous rencontrer Aurelia et Mohamed. Les onglets que vous demandaient à propos, pour Roadsinger, sont disponibles ici. www.guitaretab.com/y/yusuf-islam/Sue
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 16:00:40 GMT -5
Various Video's of Yusuf, in Birmingham NIA From Youtube
Peace Train
Tuesday's Dead
Father and Son
Thinking 'Bout You
The Wind
Cup of tea and photo complilation
Peace Train Part 2
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 14:45:08 GMT -5
Bad Brakes, added to Helen's video's
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 9:10:15 GMT -5
25th Nov 2009 23:23 Birmingham, I Wish You Could've Been There. By Alun Davies
After a lesson learnt in Dublin, the excerpts from the Moonshadow musical opened the evening. Yusuf, sitting on a wooden crate, patiently laid out what would follow. Then the cast took over and delivered the promise. The audience leant in, intrigued to hear old songs from new lips, you could’ve heard a pick drop.
The band remained anonymous as a pit orchestra until Yusuf’s acoustic set began. We slowly emerged out of hiding, progressing through The Wind, Where Do The Children Play, Thinking ‘Bout You.
During new song Boots & Sand, Yusuf turns to me and asks “What do you think of this one?”
“It’s just like a Cat Stevens song”, is the truthful reply.
Much spontaneity when Yusuf loses his place in the set list. “Trouble is, I’ve never been old before!”
You can feel the warmth curling in.
Trevor Barry is accustomed to more bedlam during arena performances, “but this is like a massive folk club!”
Oh, they’re listening and singing with us over Peace Train and Father & Son, until the house lights stifle any more encores.
I say hello to a tongue tied Jack and his Mum and Dad afterwards, send the photo on, don’t be shy.
Alun
———————————- The Birmingham set list was as follows:
Lilywhite The Wind Where Do The Children Play Thinking ‘Bout You Boots & Sand Welcome Home Oh Very Young Bad Brakes (Crate Moment / Story About Tillerman) Wild World Miles From Nowhere Don’t Be Shy Roadsinger Morning Has Broken I Think I See The Light Glass World Moonshadow ( joined by 'Stormy') Peace Train encore Sitting All Kinds Of Roses Tuesday’s Dead 2nd encore Father And Son
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 7:21:05 GMT -5
WOO HOO!!! Finally! I have managed to get my video's uploaded, See my previous post. Finally, the first one of mine! Really having problems with Youtube! Yusuf - Introduces the Band then sings, Morning Has Broken Yusuf, tells a story and sings Wild World (Sorry, only part of song) BUT, Helen, tells me she has the other half of Wild World!!! ;D All Kinds Of Roses The last one is still loading, so it may take a while, but should be available soon
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 26, 2009 0:15:55 GMT -5
I have added more videos to my original post!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 25, 2009 21:09:54 GMT -5
Finally, the first one of mine! Really having problems with Youtube! Yusuf - Introduces the Band then sings, Morning Has Broken Yusuf, tells a story and sings Wild World (Sorry, only part of song) All Kinds Of Roses The last one is still loading, so it may take a while, but should be available soon
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 25, 2009 13:40:45 GMT -5
These are Helen's Video's (I am still having trouble uploading mine) You did a great job, Helen
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 25, 2009 4:34:43 GMT -5
Last night was amazing, Yusuf was brilliant throughout, singing some of what I expected and a few that I didn't (Oh Very Young, Morning Has Broken). He talked in between songs and seemed to be in fine spirits. He got standing ovations after peace train, Tuesdays Dead and Father and Son and seemed thrilled with the audience's reaction. The Sound quality was excellent, the stage production rbilliant and the moonshadow musical was the perfect introduction (great cast)! I don't see why anyone would have booed such a genius show - I've seen Brian Wilson, The Zombies, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys and countless other bands this year - Yusuf topped them all. This is the setlist as I remember it, the order is probably a bit wrong but the songs are right Moonshadow World of darkness (Yusuf) Maybe theres a world Matthew and Son Remember the days of the Old school yard When a door closes (Yusuf) Father and Son On the road to find out A bad night Wild World Lilywhite The Wind Where Do The Children Play Thinking 'Bout You Boots & Sand Bad Brakes Oh Very Young Tea for the tillerman instrumental/talks to audience Roadsinger Wild World I Think I See The Light Miles from Nowhere Morning Has Broken Don't Be Shy Glass World Moonshadow Peace Train Sitting All Kinds of Roses Tuesday's Dead Father and Son He was about half an hour late coming on, and the interval was a good 15 minutes longer than it was supposed to be but it was definatley worth the wait. Thank you Thomas, for reminding me of the set list. What a wonderful list it is too!!! After all thoses songs, I hope he got his hot cuppa after that!!! ;D He was and is, Simply The BEST!!! A Big Warm Welcome to Majicat!!!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 25, 2009 3:52:45 GMT -5
I have a few questions for all those who took pictures and videos: did your cameras have a flash of any kind? Did security bother you? I want to use my FLIP video camera and possibly a Canon digital camera at RAH, although the rules say I can't, do you think it will be a problem? Thanks Bob, I find you get better pictures without a flash I didn't use one on my pictures
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 18:40:45 GMT -5
Great pictures, Helen It was so good to see Yusuf, having such fun! He really seemed to be having a great time. I love that he came back for two encores!!!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 18:33:53 GMT -5
After having read these reports (much more positive than the last concert) something comes to mind. I can just picture Yusuf on the night saying: "I'm so glad it's you and not them..." :-) Hehe!! Nice one! ;D
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 16:16:22 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for sharing.. Sue your photos are wonderful!! OK.. now tell us, what was the story behind the tea? Can any of you fill us in? www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PwbR0MPHQcThere was part of the concert where Yusuf, said, I'm going to have a break and a cup of tea, so he went to the side of the stage, sat on a box and started to tell a story, then he got up and said, I had my break but didn't get my tea, But you got a story. as he stood back at the mic, he said I won't forgive not getting my tea!!! Then he said, of course I will! Later on, someone bought him out a cuppa in a tea for the tillerman cup, he took a gulp the shouted after them... IT'S COLD!!! LOL He then said, these cups are available at a very reasonable price!!! Then Yusuf, said, all the money for all this is going to charity! That is why someone posted the "What Yusuf thinks of his tea" video. ;D
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 16:05:10 GMT -5
Thanks Majid, I have added the correct spellings of your daughter's names, what am I like!!!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 15:01:43 GMT -5
I have tried to upload these video's I have to youtube and to photobucket, several times now, but it keeps freezing up!!! Now, I think I may be near to my bandwidth allowance I will try again another day
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 24, 2009 9:31:49 GMT -5
WOW!!! What a night!Firstly, Bill and I, went to the Malt House, we had been there about 30 mins, when Helen and Peter, arrived, shortly after, Aurelia and Muhamed, then Peritura, then Doreen and Trevor, and finally, Walter and Martin. It was great to meet friend old and new. Aurelia, Peritura, Sue, Helen, (Top - Bill and Mohamed Aurelia, Sue, Helen and Doreen Mohamed, Aurelia and Peter. Sorry, Walter and Martin, you got missed off the pictures Then, it was time to cross the bridge and get to the NIA. I bought 2 T-shirts and a program, then we took our seats, I wasn't sure which way the seat numbers went, so I was pleasantly surprised that we were seated almost in the middle of the block, so we had a great view. What a concert! Firstly, Yusuf, knocked on and then came through a door, it reminded me of the Majicat DVD, when he had come through the magician's boxes! Then he told us that firstly, the preview of Moonshadow was to be as a support act, then there would be a break, then he would come back on. From the side of the stage, Yusuf, sang the first song of the musical, afterwards, he went off stage as the cast carried on. He sang again a couple of times throughout the musical. It was wonderful to see such a beautiful preview of the Moonshadow Musical, the cast were great and it was really good to Cat/Yusuf's songs made into a story, I can't wait to see the whole production, It will be a massive HIT!!! Then, the interval, Bill and I, went over to see Helen, where I meet Sylvia Then we went over to were Jo (Tediber) and her husband were sitting, as they were unable to get to the Malt House. It was lovely to meet them and we had our picture taken. Sue and Jo Then, I saw someone I recognised from Shepherd's Bush, he drove Yusuf's VW bus and gave us T-shirts, Ahmed? I think his name is, No it's Umair, Thanks Christine He told us that they (the family) had travelled to Birmingham, in the VW and that it had broken down on the way, something to do with the gearbox, but, they had got it going again. Phew! On the way back to our seats, we saw Yoriyos, with his family, I caught Yoriyos's eye, as I was wearing the Noxshi T-shirt that he had given me at Shepherds Bush He told us that most of the family had all caught colds since being in Dublin and he had to keep away his Dad, as he didn't want him to catch it! We spoke about the VW breakdown, then I saw that Ariana and her sister were there, I asked Yoriyos, her name and I think he said Amelia, but the old grey cells aren't what they were, so I could be wrong I wish I had written it down! No I was wrong, it's Ariana-Amelia (big sister) and Liyana-Fatima (little sister) Thanks Majid, for correcting me Both such beautiful names Then, we took our seats and the concert began! I'm sorry, I can't remember the running order, I see that Majid, has posted most of them I know that Lilywhite, was first, then The Wind, then I think it was, Where do the Children play, but after that, the order is a wonderful blur. Yusuf, had a different running list to the one Alun, had, so there was a little confusion, over the next song, is it W? He asked Alun, then they sang Wild World, it all adds to the wonderful memories of the night When he sang Moonshadow, he bought "Stormy" on to sing with him. Tuesday's Dead was AMAZING!!! I didn't take too many videos, as I wanted to enjoy the concert and I know there are already so many on Youtube, but there are two that I just had to take. I will add them later as they are still uploading! Here's a few pictures. Singing Moonshadow All in all, it was an Absolutely fabulous day and night, I can't wait to do it all again in London! ;D WE LOVE YOU YUSUF!!! THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK TO US!!!
THANK YOU YORIYOS, YOU ARE OUR HERO!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 23, 2009 5:31:16 GMT -5
DON'T FORGET!!! When entering the building... 1. The cardholder must be in attendance. 2. The cardholder must take along the address slip received with the tickets and must also provide a form of photo identification that matches the name on the address slip on the night. 3. All members of the party must enter the venue at the same time as the cardholder. And of course, THE TICKETS!!!
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Post by SuzieQ on Nov 22, 2009 17:56:12 GMT -5
What's on the menu, fish & chips? Hi Bob, Welcome to Majicat Here's a link to the Shaftesbury BarHave a look and see what's available
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