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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I think David Pickard, the new head of BBC Proms has put together a great programme for this year.
The Strictly prom was fantastic, I've enjoyed the choral and gospel proms and we've only just begun.
Anyone else tuning in or going?
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"watching but not going yet unfortunately x "
I can't go this year. I really can't stand that long at the moment and work stuff means I can't book ahead as life is a bit changeable.
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"watching but not going yet unfortunately x
I can't go this year. I really can't stand that long at the moment and work stuff means I can't book ahead as life is a bit changeable.
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im hoping to do proms in the park but like you i cant book that far in advance. not been to last night in so long and its still one of them most amazing experiences ive had x |
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"Tuning in for Beethoven's 9th tomorrow and the Bruch violin concerto next week.
I end up recording loads to listen to later. Bruch will be one of those.
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It was one of my favourite pieces when I played violin. I will keep a few proms performances, as I do most years. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Wasn't we meant to go this year ?
I'm taping the bits I want as I am away at the moment. "
Give me a shout when you get back. If we're all free and can get tickets we should go. It's been on the list for some time.
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"Wasn't we meant to go this year ?
I'm taping the bits I want as I am away at the moment.
Give me a shout when you get back. If we're all free and can get tickets we should go. It's been on the list for some time.
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it would be a great forum social that  |
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"Wasn't we meant to go this year ?
I'm taping the bits I want as I am away at the moment.
Give me a shout when you get back. If we're all free and can get tickets we should go. It's been on the list for some time.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"There is a last night of the proms event in Colwyn Bay , picnic blankets , hampers and wine
I hope it's a dry day.
its wales so probably not  "
It's the National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales tonight. |
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"I'm probably the only one tuning in on FM radio and recording to actual tape
Probably. 
I record it on the telly through the modern miracle of radio being on the telly.
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I tried that via Virgin Media digital cable and just found the sound quality horrible....and went back to FM. Whatever data rate they are using, the digital gets very confused when multiple instruments are playing at the same time, or when several voices are singing in harmony.
I like digital TV...but not digital audio. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm probably the only one tuning in on FM radio and recording to actual tape
Probably.
I record it on the telly through the modern miracle of radio being on the telly.
I tried that via Virgin Media digital cable and just found the sound quality horrible....and went back to FM. Whatever data rate they are using, the digital gets very confused when multiple instruments are playing at the same time, or when several voices are singing in harmony.
I like digital TV...but not digital audio. "
I think my hearing loss means it makes no perceptible difference.
Live is different.
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Hearing loss might well make it more difficult. My hearing is unusually good and I am a trained musician so it is possible I pick up on these things more than others.
As long as you enjoy the music, it's good. |
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"I went into labour during 1812 Overture, I can't hear that piece of music without thinking oooooowwwwwew"
Many years ago I attended a concert at the Royal Albert Hall which ended with the 1812 overture complete with six canon. Probably the loudest noise I have ever heard, though an Avro Vulcan comes close |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"sadly not had a chance to look at this years programme  and also the reason I have not provided a daily reminder for each concert ...
Hope there's plenty of the three B's
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I waited for you to start a thread and it didn't happen. I hope you get to catch up soon.
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"sadly not had a chance to look at this years programme and also the reason I have not provided a daily reminder for each concert ...
Hope there's plenty of the three B's
I waited for you to start a thread and it didn't happen. I hope you get to catch up soon.
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Off to have a look now |
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Loved the Strictly prom really wanted to go to Bowie prom as Amanda Palmer singing in it...trying to see if I can afford to go to Quincy Jones one....last time I went was over 20 yrs ago...late night jazz prom with Wynton Marsalis...amazing! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now "
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
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"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
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I have my tissues ready |
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"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
I have my tissues ready "
not just me then.. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
I have my tissues ready
not just me then.."
You just get dust in your eyes Mr S, if I remember correctly.  |
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"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
I have my tissues ready
not just me then.."
Any time I listen to any Bowie - still! - I get teary because he's gone but happy because of what he created. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This is not America ,,, amazing 
His voice has a tone that sounds like Bowie too.
probably why they chose him?
Probably.
I can't watch Marc Almond  "
. Its awful and I love this song |
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"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.
Getting settled in for that now
It's either going to be brilliant or really strange giving Bowie's music a classical twist. Maybe a bit of both.
I have my tissues ready
not just me then..
Any time I listen to any Bowie - still! - I get teary because he's gone but happy because of what he created."
Iggy Pop on his show on 6 earlier did the whole thing on Bowie, was great but also emotional..
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"This is not America ,,, amazing
His voice has a tone that sounds like Bowie too.
probably why they chose him?
Probably.
I can't watch Marc Almond . Its awful and I love this song "
I'm enjoying the music just not his voice or performance. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lots of negative comments on TwitTwat.
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But that's twitter for you , we know better , and its not a tribute covers concert it a reinterpretation , I think Bowie would have approved ,, well apart from marc almond |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Lots of negative comments on TwitTwat.
But that's twitter for you , we know better , and its not a tribute covers concert it a reinterpretation , I think Bowie would have approved ,, well apart from marc almond "
I think it's exactly the sort of thing Bowie would endorse.
I'm looking forward to Laura Mvula.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lots of negative comments on TwitTwat.
But that's twitter for you , we know better , and its not a tribute covers concert it a reinterpretation , I think Bowie would have approved ,, well apart from marc almond
I think it's exactly the sort of thing Bowie would endorse.
I'm looking forward to Laura Mvula.
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This is going to get funky  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lots of negative comments on TwitTwat.
But that's twitter for you , we know better , and its not a tribute covers concert it a reinterpretation , I think Bowie would have approved ,, well apart from marc almond
I think it's exactly the sort of thing Bowie would endorse.
I'm looking forward to Laura Mvula.
This is going to get funky "
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Tuned in specifically to hear Amanda Palmer, Jherek Biscoff and the brilliant John Cale. I have the album :Strung Out In Heaven, an EP of Bowie tracks.
Wish they'd shoot Marc Almond though. Tuneless is the kindest description of his talent i can think of  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Tuned in specifically to hear Amanda Palmer, Jherek Biscoff and the brilliant John Cale. I have the album :Strung Out In Heaven, an EP of Bowie tracks.
Wish they'd shoot Marc Almond though. Tuneless is the kindest description of his talent i can think of "
Sorrow is sounding great.
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"Tuned in specifically to hear Amanda Palmer, Jherek Biscoff and the brilliant John Cale. I have the album :Strung Out In Heaven, an EP of Bowie tracks.
Wish they'd shoot Marc Almond though. Tuneless is the kindest description of his talent i can think of
Sorrow is sounding great.
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great energy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tuned in specifically to hear Amanda Palmer, Jherek Biscoff and the brilliant John Cale. I have the album :Strung Out In Heaven, an EP of Bowie tracks.
Wish they'd shoot Marc Almond though. Tuneless is the kindest description of his talent i can think of
Sorrow is sounding great.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major.
Commited to tape as I could not listen live.
Looking forward to the Duke Ellington tribute later"
When's that?
I know there's a Gershwin Prom and a Quincy Jones Prom this year but I haven't seen anything about a Duke Ellington one.
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"Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major.
Commited to tape as I could not listen live.
Looking forward to the Duke Ellington tribute later
When's that?
I know there's a Gershwin Prom and a Quincy Jones Prom this year but I haven't seen anything about a Duke Ellington one.
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22:15 tonight....Ellington's Shakespearean suite "Such Sweet Thunder"
A tribute to the Bard and the Duke. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Proms in the park...
Frankie Valli and the four seasons
Are you there? Has it stopped raining there?
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I wish... I was in London this time last year to see rod Stewart et al in Hyde park on the Sunday but I'm not a huge fan of Elton John so didn't bother this year |
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"Proms in the park...
Frankie Valli and the four seasons
Are you there? Has it stopped raining there?
I wish... I was in London this time last year to see rod Stewart et al in Hyde park on the Sunday but I'm not a huge fan of Elton John so didn't bother this year "
The wife and I will be there tomorrow for Elton John...and I've wanted to see Madness for a looooong time now. Weather forecast looks good for once. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.
Was privileged to see my son sing this year in a choir at the Proms, great experience!"
How wonderful to be there and how wonderful for him to be chosen.
I saw one of the children in a special concert at the RAH earlier in the summer and it is oh so special. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Knackered now after the sea shanty xxx
It's singalong time now.
I hope my neighbours are out as my Skye Boat Song and my Danny Boy now are a little off.  "
I didn't know it was on at colwyn bay. xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Knackered now after the sea shanty xxx
It's singalong time now.
I hope my neighbours are out as my Skye Boat Song and my Danny Boy now are a little off. "
I missed the Skye boat song?
I used to sing the descant on that,in the school choir. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.
Was privileged to see my son sing this year in a choir at the Proms, great experience!"
I sang at the schools Prom at the RAH when I was 13. I remember Jerusalem was amazing and Zadok the priest incredibly high. |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"The whole second half does that to me as it raises so many memories of early childhood for me."
just makes me think of my late dad belting out jerusalem in our front room whilst joyesley waving a glass of whiskey
happy bitter sweet memoties of a far more carefree times |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Frankie valli ...the best !"
My Mum and Dad used to love this. Must admit I quite enjoyed it tonight. The choir singing Shakespeare, I think, were fantastic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.
Was privileged to see my son sing this year in a choir at the Proms, great experience!
How wonderful to be there and how wonderful for him to be chosen.
I saw one of the children in a special concert at the RAH earlier in the summer and it is oh so special."
Yes it's a great location. Very special. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.
Was privileged to see my son sing this year in a choir at the Proms, great experience!
I sang at the schools Prom at the RAH when I was 13. I remember Jerusalem was amazing and Zadok the priest incredibly high."
What a great experience! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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So many Proms I would have loved from Quincy Jones to Haitink conducting Mahler!
But at least I heard the last night on the car radio! Crazily slow cello solo in the Wood! Played it myself many times bug not that slowly! But it worked!
And wow! That tenor! Bloody hell! What a voice! Not many of that quality around! Nailed all those top Cs like it was the easiest thing in the world! I've worked with some top British operatic singers before but he's on a totally different stratosphere! Stunning!
Great to see so many people in here engaged with the proms. |
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