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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 *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

No sorry Lickety. Sadly I am doing neither.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

Tuning in for Beethoven's 9th tomorrow and the Bruch violin concerto next week.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"No sorry Lickety. Sadly I am doing neither. "

Don't be sad. It's all there for you to access whenever you want to.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

watching but not going yet unfortunately x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We tried to get tickets for this year's cbeebies one but missed out again, so will just be tuning in on the radio for another year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a last night of the proms event in Colwyn Bay , picnic blankets , hampers and wine

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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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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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"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.

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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wasn't we meant to go this year ?

I'm taping the bits I want as I am away at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a last night of the proms event in Colwyn Bay , picnic blankets , hampers and wine

I hope it's a dry day.

It will be fun in the rain I not

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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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ill be tuning in in a bit, but I don't make a point of recording it ..if its on when I'm in I will watch it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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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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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

I'm probably the only one tuning in on FM radio and recording to actual tape

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"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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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"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.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"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 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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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went into labour during 1812 Overture, I can't hear that piece of music without thinking oooooowwwwwew

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"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 *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

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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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"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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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"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.

Off to have a look now

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Off to have a look now

Beethoven's 9th tonight.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

Tchaikovsky's Tempest and the Bruch violin concerto tonight.

Must clean the tape recorder heads

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

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

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll be watching that too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's the Bowie Prom in 15 minutes on BBC4 or R3.

Getting settled in for that now

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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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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By *eliz NelsonMan
over a year ago

The Tantric Tea Shop

Bowies music will work fine at Proms!

Its not 3 or 4 chord drivel....it will work

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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The Man Who Sold The World was brilliant!

It had depth but sounded stripped back, almost bare. Eerily beautiful.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
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.

I have my tissues ready

not just me then..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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"The Man Who Sold The World was brilliant!

It had depth but sounded stripped back, almost bare. Eerily beautiful.

it was haunting, didn't want it to end..

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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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is not America ,,, amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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 *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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is not America ,,, amazing

His voice has a tone that sounds like Bowie too.

probably why they chose him?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh my days.

Currently in tears with goosebumps at Life On Mars. Ffs.

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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

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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. Its awful and I love this song

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
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.

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

That started out well... then it got to the chorus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anna Calvi ,,, I think I am in

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Anna Calvi ,,, I think I am in

That's a big voice.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

nailed it, spot on ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anna Calvi ,,, I think I am in

That's a big voice.

Perfect performance

,, though still not my beloved Bjork

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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Lots of negative comments on TwitTwat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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"Anna Calvi ,,, I think I am in

That's a big voice.

Perfect performance

,, though still not my beloved Bjork

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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)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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that was very good..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooooh, I liked that!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Oooooh, I liked that!"

It really worked. The violins were spot on.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Who is the flutist who has been singing too? She seems to have featured on all the arrangements.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sol Gabetta was superb.. The sheer power of the recital, the emotion, quite overwhelming.. Like great sex..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heros!!!!!!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Sol Gabetta was superb.. The sheer power of the recital, the emotion, quite overwhelming.. Like great sex.."

On the first night? She was good.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Heros!!!!!!

Fabulous!

I loved Black Star too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heros!!!!!!

Fabulous!

I loved Black Star too.

So did I!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

A countertenor

. Beautiful (I have a thing for countertenors at the moment).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Heros!!!!!!

Fabulous!

I loved Black Star too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, superb.. You just have to marvel at such wonderful musicians..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who else is belting out Starman?

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Who else is belting out Starman?

It helps to even out the shaky notes from Marc Almond.

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over a year ago

"Who else is belting out Starman?

It helps to even out the shaky notes from Marc Almond.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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"Who else is belting out Starman?

It helps to even out the shaky notes from Marc Almond.

he's got a big chorus backing him..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who else is belting out Starman?

It helps to even out the shaky notes from Marc Almond.

Absolutely

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By *reedy_for_funCouple
over a year ago

My House

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 *reedy_for_funCouple
over a year ago

My House

Shhhhhhhhhh John Cale is on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want another singalong song

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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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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

I loathe music. Used to buy silence on juke boxes.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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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.

great energy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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 *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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"I loathe music. Used to buy silence on juke boxes. "

the sound of silence..?

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I loathe music. Used to buy silence on juke boxes.

the sound of silence..?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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great finale

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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I bet the atmosphere is fantastic with everyone singing along to Let's Dance.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major.

Commited to tape as I could not listen live.

Looking forward to the Duke Ellington tribute later

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There is a last night of the proms event in Colwyn Bay , picnic blankets , hampers and wine

Now that sounds lovely!

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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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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"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.

22:15 tonight....Ellington's Shakespearean suite "Such Sweet Thunder"

A tribute to the Bard and the Duke.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

Slightly miffed neither of my reel to reel tape decks are working properly...some really good proms this year.

Slumming it with cassette tape

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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It's the last night.

I think it has been a really interesting and varied season this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Proms in the park...

Frankie Valli and the four seasons

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
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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By *uyfromchiMan
over a year ago

CHICHESTER

Just brill thank you BBC

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Just brill thank you BBC"

It is, isn't it?

I was singing along to the Borodin and I've spotted two lots of friends in the shots of the audience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

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The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Vaughn Williams was beautiful.

Was privileged to see my son sing this year in a choir at the Proms, great experience!

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

"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 *uyfromchiMan
over a year ago

CHICHESTER

Frankie valli ...the best !

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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 *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Is everyone bobbing up and down?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knackered now after the sea shanty

xxx

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"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.

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over a year ago

"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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over a year ago

"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 *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Rule Brittania has never been sung by and Inca before.

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over a year ago

"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Rule Brittania has never been sung by and Inca before.

He looks like a cute parrot

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Rule Brittania has never been sung by and Inca before.

He looks like a cute parrot

Now that you mention it...

I loved his Latin American set too.

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

The Test Match Special style commentary just seems to add the the atmosphere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enjoying a wonderful evening of music

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

More bobbing.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

FANTASTIC!

Nothing quite like singing together (even if it's in your living room with the telly).

Jerusalem to make me cry now.

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

The whole second half does that to me as it raises so many memories of early childhood for me.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"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 *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Great night and it has been a really good season. I'm so glad I recorded so many of them to listen to again in the coming months.

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over a year ago

"Great night and it has been a really good season. I'm so glad I recorded so many of them to listen to again in the coming months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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over a year ago

"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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over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

Proms = happy memories for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I loathe music. Used to buy silence on juke boxes. "

You should buy a recording of John Cage's 4'33" then! You'll love it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Awww...did no-one like the stunning Kamasi Washington Prom?

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