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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 6:22:31 GMT -5
I picked up my first Cat Stevens album 30 years ago. There was a record library in the city; I would borrow LP's, tape them and return the next week. Be it my youth or his songwriting talent, it’s funny how even after not listening to some tunes for say 15 years, I can still remember the lyrics. These days I can listen to a CD daily for a month and I would struggle to remember anything Never thought I would see him live. After all those years, sitting there directly in front of him was quite surreal. I am an avid concert goer and have been for years but last night, sitting there I realised I was privileged to witness one of those special once-in-a-lifetime musical moments that only the 10,500 people attending would understand. For someone who takes to the stage so naturally, Yusuf bears no pretence. His comments are delivered in a manner more akin to sitting with a friend in a cafe. That simple delivery turned an arena into a 100 seat jazz club, it was quite amazing when I think of it. My wife and I just sat there and lapped it all up. Getting the invite to send in a photo, I asked my wife to take one of our son and I without mentioning why. When he started playing ‘Father and Son’ there was ‘just another background image’ and I thought to myself that for some reason they were not going to be shown. Halfway through the song, this ribbon of 35mm film started moving across the screen. I nudged my wife and said have a look at that. She thought I just being my usual self and getting excited over absolutely nothing. I had my camera up with a wide frame just waiting for it to (hopefully) come up. When it did I got an “Oh my God” from her, she was shell shocked. I was rapt, it went totally to plan. As for the tunes, they were all there and the new ones fitted in ever so nicely. The ‘Moonshadow’ Act was a highlight. The Wall-equese story of Storm flowed through Yusuf's perfectly delivered vocal commentary and extracts of new and old tunes. In a way I was gobsmacked, for years I had been listening to 10 odd albums of tunes not knowing that a number of them were secretly cohorting as pieces of an expansive jigsaw puzzle. A great night, no, make that a great experience that words cannot do justice. I am the ugly mug in the green t-shirt, thankfully in the shadows, no pun intended. The spotlight is where it should rightfully be, on my son.       |
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Post by paulo on Jun 17, 2010 6:49:49 GMT -5
What a fantastically moving review Marshall- thank you so much for posting this. I am so happy that you were able to see a picture of you and your son on the big screen, I imagine it would have been quite a shock to your wife! I hope that the picture I submitted of my Dad and I will roll past when I attend the first Sydney concert next Monday night.
Did you take these photo's yourself? because wow- they're good!
You must have been in a really good spot as well, if you don't mind my asking, which row were you in?
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Post by G-One on Jun 17, 2010 6:56:19 GMT -5
really gorgeous! Fantastic pictures, is he wearing one of the new tour -shirts?
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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 7:09:15 GMT -5
What a fantastically moving review Marshall- thank you so much for posting this. I am so happy that you were able to see a picture of you and your son on the big screen, I imagine it would have been quite a shock to your wife! I hope that the picture I submitted of my Dad and I will roll past when I attend the first Sydney concert next Monday night. Did you take these photo's yourself? because wow- they're good! You must have been in a really good spot as well, if you don't mind my asking, which row were you in? Thanks, yes the photos are mine. I take photos at every gig I go to. I have a small hallway of a few dozen 12x8 photos of musos, our 'Hall of Heroes'. We were sitting in the front row, directly in front of Yusuf with the microphone in the way. Luckily he moved to the side of the stage for Moonshadow and I was able get some shots from a different angle. Fingers crossed for you at the Sydney concert ! |
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Post by paulo on Jun 17, 2010 7:34:58 GMT -5
What a fantastically moving review Marshall- thank you so much for posting this. I am so happy that you were able to see a picture of you and your son on the big screen, I imagine it would have been quite a shock to your wife! I hope that the picture I submitted of my Dad and I will roll past when I attend the first Sydney concert next Monday night. Did you take these photo's yourself? because wow- they're good! You must have been in a really good spot as well, if you don't mind my asking, which row were you in? Thanks, yes the photos are mine. I take photos at every gig I go to. I have a small hallway of a few dozen 12x8 photos of musos, our 'Hall of Heroes'. We were sitting in the front row, directly in front of Yusuf with the microphone in the way. Luckily he moved to the side of the stage for Moonshadow and I was able get some shots from a different angle. Fingers crossed for you at the Sydney concert ! That's awesome! I'm in the front row for the Sydney concert, and if your pics are anything to go off of, even though Rod Laver is different to the Sydney Ent Cent, I hope to get some good pics and maybe some videos as well. |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 17, 2010 7:37:34 GMT -5
Marshall, thank you so much for this! Your review and the photos are amazing, and so nice to "meet" you via the photo of you and your son. If you haven't already, go to the threads of the Shepherd's Bush concert last May and the "Guess I'll Take My Time" tour last November/December to "meet" some of us as well.
I love how you spoke of listening to songs for years and not knowing that they were part of a jigsaw puzzle. For some the "Moonshadow" preview was not well-received, but I really enjoyed hearing them within the context of a story.
Your pictures are amazing - thanks for sharing them with us.
Jane
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Post by lister on Jun 17, 2010 7:59:05 GMT -5
Great pics, marshallg. You were so lucky to get such great seats  Here's all my video from the 1st melbourne show: |
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Post by Chris on Jun 17, 2010 8:20:09 GMT -5
Thank you Marshall and Lister... It's so nice to see bits and pieces of this once in a life time concert tour. I am so happy that both of you were able to attend. Keep these coming as I really love reading all about the concerts.
Marshall, your photos are amazing. Never seen fan photos come out quite so clear as this. There is usually a head or something to obstruct the view. Thanks again!
Lister, thanks for the opportunity to witness the event through your wonderful videos of the concert!
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Post by G-One on Jun 17, 2010 8:23:58 GMT -5
hey greek sisters listen to Rubylove  Roupi Glukeia. Ela xana, Ela xana konta mou Ela prwi, Me thn augh Esu soun san hliou actida Rouph mou mikrh  |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 17, 2010 8:34:07 GMT -5
Marshallg, so happy for you that all went as planned. Loved reading your post. Fabulous photos, right under the nose seat. How lucky can you get.!!! It's always so nice to read how YUSUF in a similar way has touched our lives. You review of the concert put a big smile on my face. Was your son there with you? He is a gorgeous little fella. Well Marshall, I would say this week you will be top of the list as her favourite man in your household.  Enjoy your position while it lasts. ;D |
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 17, 2010 8:44:38 GMT -5
hey greek sisters listen to Rubylove Roupi Glukeia. Ela xana, Ela xana konta mou Ela prwi, Me thn augh Esu soun san hliou actida Rouph mou mikrh Gabi his Greek is perfect , even better than Teaser!!!! It's incredible.!!!! I think our majicatters Helen and Rubylove, can't tear themselves from the screen watching repeatedly the video 'RUBYLOVE'. Gabi I think we have lost them for today. ;D I hope they don't short circuit their keyboards with their tears of joy rolling down their cheeks,  ;D I shouldn't be one that's talking, because I myself have dried quite a few tears this week, but mostly tears of joy. |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Jun 17, 2010 8:45:15 GMT -5
Thanks for those nice comments ,pics and video's hope you can get your chance to Paulo .
Marchall and Lister did he say something about singing Ruby love ?
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Post by downunder72 on Jun 17, 2010 9:00:13 GMT -5
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Post by Incognita on Jun 17, 2010 9:09:04 GMT -5
Thank you Marshall and Lister... It's so nice to see bits and pieces of this once in a life time concert tour. I am so happy that both of you were able to attend. Keep these coming as I really love reading all about the concerts. Marshall, your photos are amazing. Never seen fan photos come out quite so clear as this. There is usually a head or something to obstruct the view. Thanks again! Lister, thanks for the opportunity to witness the event through your wonderful videos of the concert! Thank you so much Lister and Marshall. This is a treat for me Rubylove is just amazing Yusuf's voice has come through perfectly in the videos Lister. And I second what Christine has said about those crystal clear and wonderfully expressive photos of Yusuf by Marshall. Better than professional ;D So glad for both of you that you had this incredible experience and so glad that your wife had this wonderful surprise Marshall! Love you guys  |
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Post by richina on Jun 17, 2010 9:27:08 GMT -5
All I can add is....thank you both!! Fabulous pictures and the sound on the videos is wonderful. I love the fact that he is wearing a tour t-shirt...can't wait to get one!  Thanks again, marshallg (darling son!) and lister! Paulo, can't wait to hear from you too! LOVE IT ALL!!!! ;D |
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Post by JaneB on Jun 17, 2010 9:44:10 GMT -5
AUGH! I can't play videos here at work - the video just keeps buffering and loading. I'll have to wait until I get home, which is not early because I spend too much time on Majicat during the work day! Oh well, anything for our Yusuf! Jane Oh, Richina - I'm fine with your dancing - unless you dance yourself in front of my camera. You can shake your booty all you want if that's what makes you happy! That's the least I can do for the girl who's bringing the jambalaya! |
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Post by lister on Jun 17, 2010 10:26:33 GMT -5
Thanks for those nice comments ,pics and video's hope you can get your chance to Paulo . Marchall and Lister did he say something about singing Ruby love ? All I can remember from before he sang Rubylove was that he talked about having to relearn things. Things like 7/8 time, the time signature of rubylove, and then he went into the song. I'll make a mental note of what he says tonight |
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Post by peritura on Jun 17, 2010 10:34:31 GMT -5
Like everybody else I can't thank you enough for the brilliant photos, videos and accounts of the concert-seems like you are going to be lucky enough to go again!!!
To see Rubylove and hear Yusuf sing that song live is just a special, special treat. Thank you soo much!
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Post by bookworm on Jun 17, 2010 11:43:04 GMT -5
Wow! The videos, pictures, descriptions-just so heartwarming. Thank you to all who posted. Thanks also to Alun and Alan for the Teaser St. News. It's wonderful to read your thoughts. Thanks especially to Yusuf, for everything.
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Post by tediber on Jun 17, 2010 12:17:14 GMT -5
Fabulous pics and videos, and the descriptions.... I can close my eyes and feel everything!
Thank you all!
Jo x
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Post by suncatcher on Jun 17, 2010 12:58:24 GMT -5
Thank you Marshall and Lister - from the bottom of my heart. I'm sitting here in tears, just taking it all in - your photos and videos are so beautiful, and they're the closest many of us will get to these concerts.
Marshall - your son is as cute as a button. Your wife must be so proud. Yes - you should be at the top of her list.
This is all so priceless and precious.
Thanks again.
~Sun~
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Post by flemmishfangent on Jun 17, 2010 13:12:42 GMT -5
Marchall is the first who show us there picture it's so pitty other don't share this with us Regii
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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 18:27:45 GMT -5
Thank you Marshall and Lister - from the bottom of my heart. I'm sitting here in tears, just taking it all in - your photos and videos are so beautiful, and they're the closest many of us will get to these concerts. Marshall - your son is as cute as a button. Your wife must be so proud. Yes - you should be at the top of her list. This is all so priceless and precious. Thanks again. ~Sun~ Thanks |
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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 18:28:55 GMT -5
Marshallg, so happy for you that all went as planned. Loved reading your post. Fabulous photos, right under the nose seat. How lucky can you get.!!! It's always so nice to read how YUSUF in a similar way has touched our lives. You review of the concert put a big smile on my face. Was your son there with you? He is a gorgeous little fella. Well Marshall, I would say this week you will be top of the list as her favourite man in your household. Enjoy your position while it lasts. ;D Two days in and I am still at number 2. |
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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 19:20:20 GMT -5
Great pics, marshallg. You were so lucky to get such great seats Here's all my video from the 1st melbourne show: Those are great Lister! I am hoping that a taper was in the crowd, nothing has surfaced yet. |
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Post by Celticat on Jun 17, 2010 21:32:43 GMT -5
Marshall, your post and pics are superb! I feel it would be totally remiss of me to not post myself today to congratulate you... and Lister! ... for such wonderful videos...
I can hardly contain my excitement now for Monday's concert. I have tickets in the 11th row...not quite the front row I had hoped for, but at least I am THERE!!! Oh, how I wish I had purchased a ticket for Wednesday as well....
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Post by ilovemycat on Jun 17, 2010 22:14:24 GMT -5
Wow - awesome pictures and videos. Thank you so so so much for making us almost feel like we were there.
Marshall - congratulations on the picture. That is a fantastic memory for sure. Not too many fans can boast about having their picture on stage right next to Yusuf! Paulo I hope you get your opportunity as well.
You Aussies are a lucky crew!!
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Post by marshallg on Jun 17, 2010 23:12:19 GMT -5
I forgot to mention there were twin microphones on edge of stage right and left pointing out to the audience.
Live album?
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Post by helen on Jun 18, 2010 2:22:50 GMT -5
[/quote] WOW WOW. Thank you Lister. Yes Vicki this did bring tears to my eyes. I am so pleased that he has not forgotten his Greek. Why, could he not have sang this song on his UK tour? |
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Post by flemmishfangent on Jun 18, 2010 2:49:39 GMT -5
Everytime new suprises Helen
Live album or Dvd wow Marchall sounds lovely and if you could put two at the same time on one bet you were both on number one 'and half of your son is you so you now you are on the right place by the way your son is a very lovely guy Regii
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;D I shouldn't be one that's talking, because I myself have dried quite a few tears this week, but mostly tears of joy. 
