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Post by aurarisma on Nov 8, 2013 22:40:42 GMT -5
Hello Majicatters,
Well I'm gearing up to fly to Sao Paulo, Ipanema Rio de Janeiro, and Santiago, Chile on Monday .. God willing !!! I will be back on December 3rd .. I wish someone was going besides me but, God willing I will be back in one piece to tell you all about it and, I will be bringing my laptop so I should be able to perhaps share as much as I can !!! .. I will take my camera and try to do a video but gee .. don't want to get into his space .. must be so nerve wracking and annoying to see someone videoing while you are singing ..altho' I've enjoyed endless videos of people doing just that !!! oxxox #grateful
for me it has always been an annoyance to see one of the band members getting the audience to clap .. I remember that was something the Cat really didn't like in the early 70's at all .. and he said it a few times on stage, and I believe walked off for a bit till they stopped .. and I couldn't agree with him more .. !
Ok ! ahh here I go !!!
Peace and Love,
Aurarisma
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Post by hyacinth on Nov 10, 2013 8:22:54 GMT -5
Have a safe trip, Aura. I know that you will have a wonderful time because Yusuf and his band will put on a terrific show. We look forward to whatever photos you can get.
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Post by hyacinth on Nov 17, 2013 11:36:37 GMT -5
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Post by hyacinth on Nov 17, 2013 12:52:37 GMT -5
I've sat upon the setting sun But never, never never never I never wanted water once No, never, never, never IF/WHEN he finally tours the US again, I'm afraid that I will have to STRANGLE anyone around me who talks while he is singing.  I guess that I will be kicked off the Peace Train!  Bawahahaha www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5f2d03FkLU |
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Post by hyacinth on Nov 17, 2013 14:02:40 GMT -5
M. posted a link to this Brazilian review on her wonderful webpage CaTNip catnip.jimdo.com/ in Behind the Fence g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/musica/noticia/2013/11/cat-stevens-hoje-chamado-yusuf-joga-bonito-em-sua-estreia-em-sp.htmlI used Google and took the liberty of making a few minor changes so it would flow better into English. Of course, this is one way inaccuracies get in place - through translations!  . Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf , ' joga bonito ' [football term for ‘played beautifully’ and a pun on "jogo bonito"] in his debut in Sao Paulo.The English singer sang about football in a show for 3000 fans on Saturday. The audience, mostly 50 years and older, sang along to 'Wild World ' and other songs . At 65, Steven Demetre Giorgiou is still singing songs with the same themes (and the very same voice) from the days when he was called Cat Stevens. In an hour and 40 minutes of thrilling show in Sao Paulo, he spoke and sang about peace, love and similar subjects . The British singer converted to Islam in 1977, departed from the artistic life in 1980 and returned to popular music in 2006 . Today he goes by the name Yusuf Islam. For his debut in Brazil, he prepared what he said was a "surprise ." He played a new song, "The Beautiful Game " [which would be slightly different - it would be "jogo bonito".] "I created the lyrics with the help of Google translator. I hope there aren’t cover royalties for it," he said in the middle of the presentation. "It is for the World Cup next year. Everyone could come out winning, but only one will win." At the end of the song, which was not as beautiful as his other songs, he asked if his accent was ok . He smiled when the audience approved of his homage. Repertoire with hitsYusuf began singing at 22.25 , to an audience that was still entering the Credicard Hall , mostly couples between 50 and 60 years. The official debut of the singer in Brazil was a rainy night this Saturday ( 16 ) , to just over 3000 people, according to event production . "Moonshadow " opened the show , played on acoustic guitar and voice version . Then "Where Do the Children Play ?" with the musicians, the keyboardist and drummer, slowly joining in. The set of nearly 30 songs was quite varied. There are songs of the 60s, such as "I Love My Dog" and "The First Cut Is the Deepest." From recent discs, Yusuf had the songs "Roadsinger " , " Thinking About You ", " Midday " , " Maybe There 's a World" , " Everytime I Dream" and " All Kinds of Roses ." Memorable and uncomplicated, they fit well with the repertoire of the Cat phase. From the album "Tea for the Tillerman ", 1970 , were the most applauded "Wild World " and " Father & Son " . As usual , the two stayed to the end . From the 1971 album, " Teaser and the Firecat ", he played songs like " Peace Train" and the aforementioned " Moonshadow” . Love and mosquitoesYusuf won’t have to explain every song in always serene tones. He did joke that "Midday " is about "avoiding the city after dark ", but not literally, because the show was at night. When you hear "I love you " from a fan, he also responds with love . "You see me doing this to kill mosquitoes,” he said while swinging his hands and batting them . “If you want to, do the same," he recommended. "You have sweet blood," said one fan, in English. Before "Maybe There's a World", he asked them to put up the lyrics so he could read. He said he remembers the old songs, but a monitor helps for singing more recent lyrics . When speaking of "Roadsinger ", 2009, he mentions that his latest CD is still in stores. "Remember those great albums before? Ah, never mind ," he said, making it clear that he misses the heyday of vinyl . Although he has sold over 40 million records of his own songs, his version of "All You Need Is Love" (Beatles ) was among the songs most sung along with by the audience . Maybe I just got lost last night in "Wild World”, but that song made it clear that Yusuf has a very well-preserved voice. |
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Post by aurarisma on Nov 17, 2013 22:01:38 GMT -5
Hello!!
God is good!!!! Yusuf performed excerpts of foreigner suite!!foreigner suite!!!!!...oh it was amazing!!
ahhhhhmazing!! I recorded audio for both nights of that song...and he sang the song'Never' one of my favorites!! He was in major gear all the way every breathing moment, and his humor was out in full gear
:-) ! he makes me giggle so much!! He put a cool new spin to 'I love my Dog' it's amazing..I will write more and share videos..and stories but have to pack and catch plane in 3 hours..sign up for instagram.com. and look under #peacetraintour..alot is going on there too!! Im writing
setlist, but they
changed a bit each night and he did Bitter Blue!!!!
ok..sit tight.. when I get to Rio tomorrow I will see about setlists.I don't know the order, but I do know what he sang.man It was un real great tonight!! Oh and it was such a beautiful heartfelt song he did for the soccer and for Brazil.it has a Brazilian vibe to it that is a tad like
nascimento which is one of my faves!!... but an original..I loved it!! Ok..sorry for any typos!! Oh la la..so much to tell about Sao Paulo too!! Kisses! Hope you are all well .Peace and joy
Xo★★☆☆ Aurarisma
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Post by Uruguayo on Nov 20, 2013 23:24:14 GMT -5
Advertising for his concert in Argentina
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Post by soitis on Nov 21, 2013 8:40:43 GMT -5
I wish I could be in Buenos Aires on at the show.It has been two and half year since the Munich show I have seen.
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Post by M. on Nov 23, 2013 17:58:46 GMT -5
Dear aurarisma and dear Uruguayo, we are waiting impatiently for the setlists from Rio and Buenos Aires... would you please be so kind to post them here or at CaTNiP?  Thank you so much  |
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Post by soitis on Nov 24, 2013 9:59:45 GMT -5
What are you waiting araurisma? Are you still sleeping ? Have you been to Buenos Aires show? How it was there? Please send comment about that.
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Post by Uruguayo on Nov 24, 2013 12:47:04 GMT -5
Be patient. The Buenos Aires' concert ended just a few hours ago. Tonight, when I get to Montevideo I'll be posting something here. The concert was EXCELLENT!!!! I send you this photo as a preview of what was an unforgettable Saturday in my life. (The photo was taken by Yoriyos)  |
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Post by crobarbie on Nov 24, 2013 13:01:31 GMT -5
Wow, I am very happy for you, Uruguayo |
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Post by M. on Nov 24, 2013 14:03:33 GMT -5
That's an adorable Photo... like brothers Happy for you!! |
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Post by peritura on Nov 24, 2013 15:53:22 GMT -5
Be patient. The Buenos Aires' concert ended just a few hours ago. Tonight, when I get to Montevideo I'll be posting something here. The concert was EXCELLENT!!!! I send you this photo as a preview of what was an unforgettable Saturday in my life. (The photo was taken by Yoriyos) Amazing photo- and surely an unforgettable experience. So happy for you!!! |
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Post by M. on Nov 24, 2013 16:01:53 GMT -5
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Post by soitis on Nov 25, 2013 7:59:25 GMT -5
Felicitaciones Uruguayo lo que daria por estar en tu lugar y tener una foto con nuestro idolo. Si yo tuviera esa foto aria de ella un mural y la pondria en el living de mi casa. Muchos saludos desde Croacia .Quizas algun dia nos encontremos en algun recital de nuestro idolo.
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Post by Uruguayo on Nov 26, 2013 21:38:42 GMT -5
A few hours before the concert. Leaving from the soundcheck at the Luna Park.
(just after taking the photo with him)
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 5, 2013 0:35:17 GMT -5
Hello Swweeet Majicatters!!! Hope that this finds you all well.. I'm sorry I haven't responded more but, I got mugged in a church,taking my phone on the last few days,also taking most of my photos but they didn't take the photos that my heart captured and placed in the depths of my heart .. they are very special to me, and shine so brilliantly!!!!! I'm so blessed I came back safely. xxoxooxxox but anyway ... .... this tour and experience was soooooooooooooooooooooo fullll of joy and love and spontaneity, and the audiences were wild .. which brought out a magical gear in Yusuf and the band... I'm kinda speechless and just dont want to ramble but here are a few coool moments on tour closing night of tour in Santiago Chile!!!! OOOPA!!!! .. I will write more soon... I will leave you with this Yusuf has never sounded so goood !!! New Engineer I have a feeling and his voice is crisp and the setlist changed so much that i just loved it ..the way he just gave a new twist to the setlist every night but .. singing two days a special part of Foreigner Suite and another part another two days .. was soooooooooooooo moving.. there were times that you couldnt even hear him sing the audience was going raving wild with joy and love .. it was like the 70's again ... I told him .. like they had never seen you before and they were like 16 years old heheeheee .. he said yes ..except for those big mobile phones in the air .. I smiled ..and agreed , because holding up the lighters were much more welcoming in the audience back in the day .. .. not those videos screens everywhere .. South America...... very special audiences! xoxx Well Enjoy and OOOOOPA again! youtu.be/OcxqewA6Td0 RubyLove youtu.be/NfvUzp9gBDY The Wind youtu.be/iUeiZJ4gjew Where do the Chldren Play youtu.be/JNJuvUv7B9s Sad Lisa youtu.be/LFcJjaB9R5U Listen to that audience "Morning has Broken"
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Post by blossom on Dec 5, 2013 16:54:37 GMT -5
Hello Swweeet Majicatters!!! Hope that this finds you all well.. I'm sorry I haven't responded more but, I got mugged in a church,taking my phone on the last few days,also taking most of my photos but they didn't take the photos that my heart captured and placed in the depths of my heart .. they are very special to me, and shine so brilliantly!!!!! I'm so blessed I came back safely. xxoxooxxox but anyway ... .... this tour and experience was soooooooooooooooooooooo fullll of joy and love and spontaneity, and the audiences were wild .. which brought out a magical gear in Yusuf and the band... I'm kinda speechless and just dont want to ramble but here are a few coool moments on tour closing night of tour in Santiago Chile!!!! OOOPA!!!! .. I will write more soon... I will leave you with this Yusuf has never sounded so goood !!! New Engineer I have a feeling and his voice is crisp and the setlist changed so much that i just loved it ..the way he just gave a new twist to the setlist every night but .. singing two days a special part of Foreigner Suite and another part another two days .. was soooooooooooooo moving.. there were times that you couldnt even hear him sing the audience was going raving wild with joy and love .. it was like the 70's again ... I told him .. like they had never seen you before and they were like 16 years old heheeheee .. he said yes ..except for those big mobile phones in the air .. I smiled ..and agreed , because holding up the lighters were much more welcoming in the audience back in the day .. .. not those videos screens everywhere .. South America...... very special audiences! xoxx Well Enjoy and OOOOOPA again! youtu.be/OcxqewA6Td0 RubyLove GLAD YOU SAFE!!!.............x |
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 7, 2013 18:34:39 GMT -5
Thanks Blossom !!!! Oh I wish you could have been there too!!! This was one very special tour ... there are no words to put it alll down for you.... it was breathtaking and joyful and bursts of lalala la la lala lalalalalalalala la la !!!!!! He really has never sounded better wings blazing !!!! heeheheeeee
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 8, 2013 23:51:12 GMT -5
Dear Hyacinth xoox Hope that this finds you well oxxoxox Remember you always wanted to know what that part was in "Foreigner Suite" like I did...... you thought it was,
" you break my heart like a beautiful doll", and I thought it was "You play my heart like a beautiful dove" ... lol bong .. we were both wrong .. I asked Yusuf .. and he said " you play my heart like a beautiful guitar" aha! There we have it !!!!! ooxxoxxo I lovvvvvvvvvvve it!!! fabbbbbulous !!! Maybe one day .. he will sing the whole Suite ... I mentioned it a few times ..... to awaken it again ..and to a whole new generation to . and the world .. its quite transfiguring . that Suite!!!! it really has to be done LIVE again .. especially with new technology .. it really can be and done so beautifully !!! Move over ColdPlay .. the Original is coming soon ~~!!! yeah!! one never knows... heheheeee xoxoxo #thought .....I think it would make great "One Night Only Benefit....... tickets at a hefty price to benefit UNICEF or A charity of his choice ..
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Post by hyacinth on Dec 10, 2013 19:42:48 GMT -5
Well, shooooo-oooooot! If I had known you'd be discussing song lyrics with him, I'd have sent you a LIST of questions that I have about lyrics!  That's a bummer about your phone - but it sounds as if you still had a fabulous time! |
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 10, 2013 21:00:16 GMT -5
Had a absolutely fantastic time !!! Really Really Reallly!!! Hey what are the other questions??? Messsage me them !!!! xoxooxoxo and get your bags together !!!! Cuz' its gettin' nearer it soon will be with you !!!
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Post by patsymerc01 on Dec 10, 2013 21:18:06 GMT -5
So glad you had such a great time! Thank you for reporting all the concert info to all of us back home. Look forward to perhaps meeting you at an upcoming US tour. Have been to the Island 50 concert in London, and concert in Munich. Do you think he will come to the states?
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Post by aurarisma on Dec 11, 2013 16:45:48 GMT -5
Hi Patsy,
I'd love to meet you too !
USA is in the near future ... We know that Yusuf is working on an amazing album and USA is coming ...Yes, it is !!. God Willing ...May The Lord continue to watch over him and may all go as he is looking forward to!! xo amen@yusufcatstevens #CatStevens - Peace Train (LIVE Santiago Chile 2013-11-30) HD: youtu.be/8lISpqfvn5g @youtube #peacetraintour @yusufcatstevens #CatStevens Tuesday's Dead-LIVE Santiago Chile 2013-11-...: youtu.be/7aZ66m0JqiM @youtube #peacetraintour @rock_hall @yusufcatstevens - "Sitting" (LIVE Santiago Chile 2013-11-30) HD: youtu.be/acoNih7ATQY via @youtube #peacetraintour #CatStevens @rock_hall
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In the old days, he would have stormed off the stage. 
I guess that I will be kicked off the Peace Train! 
Bawahahaha
That's a bummer about your phone - but it sounds as if you still had a fabulous time!