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Maxxie

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  1. OMG! FINALLY! Pity it's sold out. Hope I get one on the next run!
  2. Silver Streak by Henry Mancini has some beautiful strings. In fact, that's what the score mostly consists of. What about Sleeping With The Enemy by Jerry Goldsmith?
  3. Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I thought the performance of The Sea Hawk was astoundingly good. Because it was near the beginning of the concert, I was expecting the brass section to sound a little loose for not having warmed up yet, but not a bit of it - they were perfectly together and I didn't hear a note out of place. I also loved the way that John Wilson varied the dynamics of the orchestra throughout this and the other selections, as well as his little anecdotes before many of the pieces - from his confession to having had an E.T. bedside lamp when he was little to his description of being taken to tea by John Williams as "the most terrifying experience of my life." I reckon he's one of us! Haha yes! He's definitley one of us. I agree not a note out of place. The Star Wars opening was spectacular! I'm seeing the themes in a whole new light now. I loved the way the suite from The Sea Hawk was arranged, it was marvellous. It brought a tear to Dad's eye! Who didn't have an E.T. bedside lamp when they were younger?! Here's hoping for another concert in the same style in the near future!
  4. Absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm still on a high!!! Can't believe how fantastic it was! E.T, Superman, Raiders, Harry Potter & (dare I say it?! ) Star Wars were marvellous!!! I also greatly enjoyed Ben Hur and Airport, but Taxi Driver and Catch Me If You Can weren't for me (they were brilliantly played though.) EDIT: Forgot to mention The Sea Hawk. WOW!!!
  5. I've never even heard it before, but I'll let you know what I think.
  6. UPDATE:- I've had a very nice email from the CBSO and they've confirmed the running order of the evening. I'm much happier now! Can't wait to hear "Adventures On Earth" from E.T! I'm also much looking forward to the encore.....
  7. I notice "Enterprising Young Men" is ever so slightly extended. Could be just looped?
  8. Thanks Omen, I'm really looking forward to hearing The Sea Hawk as it was one of my late Grandad's favourite scores. I'm sure he'll be sitting there with me on the night, if only in soul. The Sea Hawk must have one of the most powerful and heroic fanfares that I've ever heard!
  9. So is that the final line-up then? Do they sometimes do encores? I'm very naive about such matters having never been to a concert before! When I booked my ticket months ago, Raiders Of The Lost Ark & Superman were both listed. I won't be pleased if they've been suddenly erased from the programme.
  10. Hey peeps, Anyone going to this? I'm going with Dad, but I must admit I'm a bit disappointed with the proposed line-up ( )...... http://www.cbso.co.uk/?page=concerts/viewConcert.html&cid=2028 What do the numbers/apostrophes mean after the track listings? (I.e. 5', 6', etc) I was rather hoping to hear Indy and Superman?! How can it be a "Heroes" concert without these two?!
  11. That is good! :censored: I agree they should have put that on the CD. Then again they should have also put the End Credits on the CD too, but we won't go there..........
  12. Looks amazing! Can't wait to get back there and see it!
  13. An amazing score! Personally my favourite of the three, but it comes very close.
  14. I think that's being a bit harsh. No, it isn't harsh at all. It's totally true. I couldn't have said it better myself. :} Well then maybe I'm watching a different film to you people. Maybe you should just enjoy the film for what it is, and remember the good parts instead of constantly criticising what's "wrong" with it..... I can't enjoy a film when the bad parts have the upper hand. I mean I love the cave scene in HBP and some other parts as well, but that's not enough to make up for the bad parts. Just my opinion. :} Ironically, the cave scene was one of the scenes I didn't like!
  15. I think that's being a bit harsh. No, it isn't harsh at all. It's totally true. I couldn't have said it better myself. :} Well then maybe I'm watching a different film to you people. Maybe you should just enjoy the film for what it is, and remember the good parts instead of constantly criticising what's "wrong" with it.....
  16. No way does it make you think that more than Braveheart! Or Highlander! Would you say its as successful as Coronation Street* when it comes to depicting a region within the British Isles? *Greater Manchester Not sure. I don't really think the theme for Coronation Street makes me think of anywhere, it's an awful tune!
  17. Loch Ness by Trevor Jones. Very underated in my opinion. Never see it mentioned at all anywhere, but it's a fabulous listen. Really makes you think of the Scottish Highlands. Wonderful main theme too!
  18. Nice cover! Although given that it will be a John Williams 'listening experience' album, it should really read 'Music From & Inspired By The Motion Picture'..........
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