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Post by peritura on Jun 21, 2010 10:07:55 GMT -5
Yusuf wrote a blog on Teaser St News:
This tour has been great. Traveling to the land of Oz has brought me back to my lyrics from Roses, ‘All kinds of faces, show me their love… ‘.
It’s been a warm, lovely return to the other-side of our planet. The reception here was way beyond my dreamiest expectation. Frankly, I didn’t realize or appreciate quite how much my songs meant to my audience last time I toured. This time is different. If you’re lucky enough to keep wheelin’ round this Earth you may visit the same place twice and pick up on what you missed before. For me this time – it’s the people.
The spirit of fascination and child-like openness still shines bright amongst the people of this hemisphere – like stars and moon which ornament the night sky, without them the place would be in the dark. Sure, there’s always going to be plenty of black mysterious space in between, but these souls belong to a young and expanding country. There’s a natural positiveness and the mixture of colours and races in Australia, create a radiance of human nature and cultures that is really extraordinary – particularly being so far Eastwards; China just overlooks Australia’s shoulder.
I’m so happy to have met so many ‘loving faces’ during my return after 36 years. And perhaps some of my friends and fellow-listeners are also feeling the same as me. A few are telling me they understand my songs for the first time. As I recently said, “All kinds of lanterns light up the dark…”
Yusuf
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Post by JaneB on Jun 21, 2010 10:43:08 GMT -5
When I go to the blog here at work, the blog entries are gray text on black background. At home, it is black text on a white background. When I went to Yusuf's entry, it was black text on black background (I had to highlight the text to read it.)
Anyone else see any other colors?
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Post by richina on Jun 21, 2010 11:18:47 GMT -5
nope...just black on white! It could be allllll in your mind.  |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 21, 2010 13:00:47 GMT -5
nope...just black on white! It could be allllll in your mind. No Rechina, it's not in her mind. How could you think such a thing about our friend  ;D It happens to me to when I'm on the computer at my shop :-/At home I have no problem too.  |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 21, 2010 13:31:39 GMT -5
nope...just black on white! It could be allllll in your mind. No Rechina, it's not in her mind. How could you think such a thing about our friend ;D It happens to me to when I'm on the computer at my shop :-/At home I have no problem too. Thank you, Vicki! I knew I was not crazy (well, I am but that's another story for another day...), but I wonder why that is? Here at work we are still on Internet Explorer 6 and at home I have Internet Explorer 8; maybe that is the cause. I am going to try opening it in Firefox because that gray on black is not good for my young eyes |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 21, 2010 13:58:29 GMT -5
It's the web browser - I opened it here at work in Mozilla Firefox and got black text on white background. Vicki - I bet that's the issue for you as well. I am so glad I figured that out!
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Post by ilovemycat on Jun 21, 2010 22:50:44 GMT -5
Yusuf wrote a blog on Teaser St News: This tour has been great. Traveling to the land of Oz has brought me back to my lyrics from Roses, ‘All kinds of faces, show me their love… ‘. This is the line in "All kinds of roses" that always chokes me up because I felt he might be referring to his fans, or at least including them here. Awwww - that's so sweet. I wonder how it must feel to have all that love directed at you at once. 10,000 people sending love out to you simultaneously. Must be very good for his health  |
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Post by ilovemycat on Jun 21, 2010 23:06:49 GMT -5
Ha!! Alun's skipping and hopping blog is funny - cracked me up.
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Post by waterside on Jun 22, 2010 0:41:46 GMT -5
It just makes me feel so happy when I think about Yusuf and Alun being on this tour together. Alun could never have imagined this would happen a few years ago, I'm sure. It must be such a thrill for him. I am so happy they kept in touch all these years and when Yusuf started playing again it looks like the first person he called to come play with him was Alun.........so wonderful.....for both of them.
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Post by soitis on Jun 22, 2010 9:11:11 GMT -5
It is so nice to read about how tour is successful down under.I ma so very glad for our Yusuf or should I say my dear Cat.Always something new and fresh.I would like to be there.But in the same time I am proud that I was on his first concert in Dublin.
Dear Yusuf keep on doing such a great things.You have so much to offer jet.I hope you be touring Europe soon.I''ll be there to see you and to meet with my maijcat friends.
All the best
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Post by Celticat on Jun 22, 2010 21:06:14 GMT -5
I snapped a picture at the Sydney concert on Monday of Alun. Waterside, what makes it so remarkable is that the tshirt he wore (Teaser and the Firecat) displayed just "Steve" from under his jacket...really so very special to see! If I could just work out how to show you, I would :/ Jackie |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 22, 2010 21:13:04 GMT -5
It is so nice to read about how tour is successful down under.I ma so very glad for our Yusuf or should I say my dear Cat.Always something new and fresh.I would like to be there.But in the same time I am proud that I was on his first concert in Dublin. Dear Yusuf keep on doing such a great things.You have so much to offer jet.I hope you be touring Europe soon.I''ll be there to see you and to meet with my maijcat friends. All the best Soitis, I too hope for him play Europe again as you say to see him, but also to see all of my Majicat friends who live there. You were missed in London in December (You, too, Vicki!) |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 23, 2010 9:59:53 GMT -5
It is so nice to read about how tour is successful down under.I ma so very glad for our Yusuf or should I say my dear Cat.Always something new and fresh.I would like to be there.But in the same time I am proud that I was on his first concert in Dublin. Dear Yusuf keep on doing such a great things.You have so much to offer jet.I hope you be touring Europe soon.I''ll be there to see you and to meet with my maijcat friends. All the best Soitis, I too hope for him play Europe again as you say to see him, but also to see all of my Majicat friends who live there. You were missed in London in December (You, too, Vicki!) Jane, we missed you too, more than you know.  Yes, Yusuf in Europe, that would be great. Just thinking about it gives me goose bumps. The 'family' together again, well part of the family, impossible for all the 1000 + so members of the Majicat family to be together at one time, but wouldn't that be really cool, Yusuf playing exclusive at a private venue for Majicatters. ;D Again, we must not be greedy, a big venue for all to enjoy is better!!!! ;D |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 24, 2010 1:16:14 GMT -5
Thank you, Vicki! I knew I was not crazy (well, I am but that's another story for another day...), but I wonder why that is? Here at work we are still on Internet Explorer 6 and at home I have Internet Explorer 8; maybe that is the cause. I am going to try opening it in Firefox because that gray on black is not good for my young eyes While some folks have problems viewing the blog thanks to browsers, I'm not able to post comments. I fill up the comment and submit and Presto - it falls into a big black hole. Any clues? I've been reading comments from other Majicatters so what's it about me ? |
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Post by tediber on Jun 24, 2010 2:54:54 GMT -5
Don't worry, I don't think it's you! The comments seem to be taking a while to show up on the blog - possibly they're being moderated - but they do appear after a few hours. It had me panicking too Jo x |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 24, 2010 3:25:37 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that Jo. Though it's over 24 hours now  I'll be patient anyway xoxo |
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Post by bookworm on Jun 24, 2010 6:46:35 GMT -5
I wonder if Alun was the one reading that book on the desk. I know it's an Australian author....
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 24, 2010 8:36:33 GMT -5
Thank you, Vicki! I knew I was not crazy (well, I am but that's another story for another day...), but I wonder why that is? Here at work we are still on Internet Explorer 6 and at home I have Internet Explorer 8; maybe that is the cause. I am going to try opening it in Firefox because that gray on black is not good for my young eyes While some folks have problems viewing the blog thanks to browsers, I'm not able to post comments. I fill up the comment and submit and Presto - it falls into a big black hole. Any clues? I've been reading comments from other Majicatters so what's it about me ? Maya, did you write your name and email adress above the comment space? I know the feeling,  I remember writing a comment, on and on it went, pressed submit, but I forgot to write the above, and it fell through the black hole too.  It is easy to overlook when you're so keen to make a comment, so now I make sure to print my name and email first, then comment, just in case. If this isn't the case, then why don't you write a pm to Majid explaining your problem, and he may be able to help. |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 24, 2010 8:43:35 GMT -5
It's the web browser - I opened it here at work in Mozilla Firefox and got black text on white background. Vicki - I bet that's the issue for you as well. I am so glad I figured that out! Thankyou for the tip, sister Jane. It worked for me too. ;D |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 24, 2010 9:36:29 GMT -5
The comments have appeared. It was a delay for moderation I guess. I know sometimes one can leave out those essential fields in a hurry But I hadn't after all |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 24, 2010 9:37:58 GMT -5
If this isn't the case, then why don't you write a pm to Majid explaining your problem, and he may be able to help. I was thinking about it myself but now it's not needed Thanks |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 24, 2010 9:45:05 GMT -5
If this isn't the case, then why don't you write a pm to Majid explaining your problem, and he may be able to help. I was thinking about it myself but now it's not needed Thanks Does that mean your post went through? Great Maya, I will go and check it out. How could anyone think bad about you, never think like that again!!! Looking forward to reading your comments. |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 24, 2010 10:16:47 GMT -5
Does that mean your post went through? Great Maya, I will go and check it out. How could anyone think bad about you, never think like that again!!! Ooops no I didn't mean it that way. Sorry I wasn't clear. I had meant about me making some technical error I did not realize People have always been so kind and loving to me in the Yusuf-realm And I look forward to posting more comments. I really enjoy the open "downunder" feel of that website with each of the three writing in such an intimate way. I can see the star studded sky in those parts and smell the pure air. |
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Post by bookworm on Jun 25, 2010 7:38:36 GMT -5
‘Trevor's Bass Notes’ has been added to the mix. Another very talented artist and writer.
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Post by aurarisma on Jun 26, 2010 0:26:50 GMT -5
Helllo Majid,
I've been really enjoying Alun Davies Blog the Best... What a sense of humour .. I can only envision alll the years Alun and Steve toured together .. all the belly laughs!~~ Alun should write a book....
I enjoyed Yusufs Blog1 .. He writes with such skip bounce and wonder.. and a Loving Heart .
In Peace and Joy,
Christina
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Post by tediber on Jun 26, 2010 2:53:56 GMT -5
I'm really going to miss the blogs after the tour is over...
Do you think we could persuade the Roadsters to carry on blogging? It wouldn't matter whether they talked about music, walking the dog or going to the supermarket - I'm sure it would be great to read anyway!
Peace and Happy Saturday to everyone!
Jo x
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Post by Incognita on Jun 26, 2010 3:27:52 GMT -5
I'm really going to miss the blogs after the tour is over... Do you think we could persuade the Roadsters to carry on blogging? It wouldn't matter whether they talked about music, walking the dog or going to the supermarket - I'm sure it would be great to read anyway! Peace and Happy Saturday to everyone! Jo x Jo I think we should persuade them. As they are musicians there'll always be a song on their lips, a tune in their heads, even as they walk their dogs or do their shopping. The posts are so delightful to read, touching on so many aspects of their experience. XX |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 26, 2010 4:07:00 GMT -5
Regi!!!!REGI!!!! REGI!!!! I hope you see this!!!!! Go to Teasertnews right now and you will get a ver nice surprise. Read Aluns latest blog, besides his very amusing ways of writing his days experiences, he wrote they were rehearsing 'KING OF TREES!!!!!!They did not manage to play it in Sydneys final concert, but maybe they will fit it in to the setlist in Brisbane tonight!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed just for you!!!!!! |
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Post by Incognita on Jun 26, 2010 4:51:04 GMT -5
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 26, 2010 6:56:13 GMT -5
LOL Vicki! I alerted her on Facebook as well. I can see her somersaulting in joy  You don't rehearse something without a purpose ;D ;D They read all that we write and they listen. ;D ;D ;D ;D Maya what I wouldn't give just to see Regis face when she reads the alert!!!! ;D ;D REGI!!!! PLEASE DON'T FAINT!!!! I won't be there to catch you!!!! I think I'm starting to truly believe that they do actually pop in, read, listen, and in good time, respond. What a wonderful thought!!!! ;D ;D ;D |
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;D It happens to me to when I'm on the computer at my shop :-/At home I have no problem too. 
Yes, Yusuf in Europe, that would be great. Just thinking about it gives me goose bumps. The 'family' together again, well part of the family, impossible for all the 1000 + so members of the Majicat family to be together at one time, but wouldn't that be really cool, Yusuf playing exclusive at a private venue for Majicatters. ;D Again, we must not be greedy, a big venue for all to enjoy is better!!!! ;D 
I'll be patient anyway 
I remember writing a comment, on and on it went, pressed submit, but I forgot to write the above, and it fell through the black hole too. 
It is easy to overlook when you're so keen to make a comment, so now I make sure to print my name and email first, then comment, just in case. 
