Mr. Breathmask

These came in two packages, one ordered from Intrada and one from La-La Land. On both packages I had to pay a small import fee, as well as an administrative charge. The 8 Euro administrative charge was considerably higher than the import fee. I paid slightly over 20 Euros to PostNL to get both packages cleared into the country. There was no surcharge upfront, other than pretty steep shipping costs (which is why I usually do a bulk order of these about once or twice a year). I've already thrown out the boxes these came in, but I think both Intrada and La-La Land don't put the actual value of the package's contents on the outside. This helps deter people who might want to make off with your valuable package. I'm not sure if it means I'm also getting a good deal on importing, but it might help.

It took the Dutch customs office long enough, but the orders I placed in mid-april are finally here. Hurray!

I have two front row seats for Friday if you want them. I wasn't quite sure if I was going to make it anyway and this news puts a bit of a damper on my efforts to make it work. Anyway, I'm sad Williams won't be able to make it, but not surprised given his recent appearances. I wish him all the best and hope everyone who's able to go enjoys the concert. If the atmosphere is anything like the 2018 London concert where Williams wasn't able to attend, you're all still in for quite the experience.

Maybe we can convince him to conduct some Zimmer. Rock on!

It'll be nice to attend without a mask this time (knock on wood).

I'm listening to this now, just because this thread came up. This score is soooooo goooooooood.

Lucky you! You'll get a good view of Williams, probably. I considered getting seats there, as I loved watching him conduct in Vienna from above the bass strings. But in the mad scramble to select seats, I just went for two seats dead center in the front row. Whoops, I guess.

Good luck, everyone!

Booked for the Friday performance. Premium view of John Williams' butt while conducting. Huzzah.

It's amazing. I had the pleasure of sitting on the balcony to Williams' right in Vienna. Such a joy to watch his expressions while conducting. 10/10 would recommend.

I always love to hear people's "origin stories". There's always a new one. It so perfectly underlines the longevity and diversity of Williams' career.

Well, damn. Is there a decent playlist somewhere that I can make, combining the OST and the Legacy edition?

I hadn't heard about this. What went wrong on Hunchback?

Say it isn't so. Revisiting this place is becoming increasingly bewildering. Time comes for us all, I suppose, but this is just too young. R.I.P. Greg.

I'm sorry to be so very late to this, but I only just saw it. It's hard to put into words how it feels to learn about the passing of someone you've never met, but who has nevertheless been a part of your formative years as a JW fan and a teenager. Bloody hell, we're all getting old. Heartfelt condolences to Joe's husband and relatives and everyone else who was touched by him. R.I.P. Joe, you old lovable crank.