Josh500 1,615 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 How many of you guys have seen JW live, in the flesh, conducting??? Well, I have't -- yet -- and I was thinking maybe some of us who live here in Europe could get together and go to one of his conerts next year (in London or Boston or Hollywood or wherever). As long as there's time, that is -- after all, JW isn't getting any younger (although sometimes it seems that way). Just an idea. What do you think??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Sounds good to me.....providng the time and money is right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 It he comes to London, I'm there. The only problem is, I've been saying that for years, and he's been avoiding Europe ever since.Marian - who saw Goldsmith in London three times (and once not ). Dangerous Beauty (George Fenton) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Particularly the financial side would be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well, look at it this way -- John Williams is a legend already, and you GOTTA see him live. Even if it is a bit steep. It'll be an experience you will remember your whole life . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Particularly the financial side would be a problem. Shouldn't be more expensive than three LOTR EE DVD boxes and three full LOTR score CD boxes.Marian - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy 0 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Sounds like a good idea. Count me in.Sure, it won't be cheap, but it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Count me in. London, Boston, Los Angeles, wherever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Anyware in Europe sure, but i'm not going to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Anyware in Europe sure, but i'm not going to the US.You've got a place to stay in NJ.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos 0 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'd certainly go somewhere in Europe (I had talked about that with my cousin already). But going to the US is sadly too expensive for me :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 For me too. I don't even have a passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Passports aren't that expensive, are they?Neil - whou bought his passport 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos 0 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I was in the States once, these 5 weeks trips to learn English and that stuff. My parents payed for it But if I see John Willimas in the States is as part of a bigger trip, a trip that makes it worth the plane tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Passports aren't that expensive, are they?Neil - whou bought his passport 5 years agoNot particularly (though they are overpriced in my opinion). It's just one of many things that would make this to a more costly undertaking than I would like it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 It's worth it.Marian - who knows. Pirates (Philippe Sarde) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpeteer 302 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 You can be like the mother in "Breaking Away," showing it off just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I would definately want to go... But of course we all will have to MEET him, not just see hin in the concert. This is one-time thing in life...But in europe, not the states. But how much does the admission cost in these concerts?Here there are cheap London trips with ryanair, about 6-10 euros, but it has to be in middle week, and it lands in the farthest London airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 I think it would be in the States. I don't know his conert schedule, but it would be a coincidence if he happened to do a concert in London next year . . .Well, I don't know if he'd be willing to meet us, but for me, just watching him live, conduct, preferably some of his film music concert pieces would be enough. Oh yeah, an autograph and/or picture with him would be nice, though . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Passports are about $100 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 stefan can stay with anthony and i for a boston trip.boston was fun guys!ren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyjeffrey 20 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I've seen him here in the States, and it was one of those experiences that are impossible to forget. All I'm going to say is this: when the Star Wars theme was played, I was amused to see "nerds" in the audience whip out lightsabers..... and then I realized that my legs were shaking with emotion! It's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1138 3 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I would definately want to go... But of course we all will have to MEET him, not just see hin in the concert. This is one-time thing in life...But in europe, not the states. But how much does the admission cost in these concerts?Here there are cheap London trips with ryanair, about 6-10 euros, but it has to be in middle week, and it lands in the farthest London airport.Varies cost-wise - anywhere from about 10 Euros to a couple of hundred for the real posh seats/boxes...........but as far as the "farthest" airport goes, that is a non-problem since public transport in that area is excellent....and pretty cheap if you go at the right time......alternatively I'll give you a lift..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 All I'm going to say is this: when the Star Wars theme was played, I was amused to see "nerds" in the audience whip out lightsabers.Bunch of tossers. I'd whip out an Indy bullwhip and whip them all out of the auditorium. Bloody losers. Then i'd don my fedora and continue listening. How dare they interrupt my listening pleasure with childish props Melange - Doesn't actually own a Fedora or Bullwhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Btw. Johnny is scared to leave the U.S unless absolutely nescessary.He looks down upon the rest of the Non-American world, with utter revulsion.Melange - Trying to provoke Williams to come to London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted September 24, 2005 Author Share Posted September 24, 2005 No, whether it's in London or the States, those of us who have never seen him live (and have the money) should definitely go . . . like I said before, it's an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is something to tell your grandchildren about (I don't mean to sound too gushing, but it's true). Doesn't JW always give a concert in the spring? Does anyone have info on concerts dates??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos 0 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 If he comes to London, I'll definitely be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 ....it's an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is something to tell your grandchildren about (I don't mean to sound too gushing, but it's true). I doubt i'd take the chance of going all the way to the U.S to tell my Grandchildren that it was cancelled at the last minute and re-scheduled for 6 months time. I saw Jerry in London in 2003, and in 2004 his concert was cancelled. Luckily, even with a few days notice i was able to get my money back on most things. But flying all the way to the U.S "just" for a concert is a bit extreme and one big financial gamble to take. I dont know about Johnny concerts, but concerts of other types of music are frequently cancelled or re-scheduled. If i'm in the States anytime then i'd make a long trip across country to see him. But i dont think i'd shell out the money to fly from Britain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 The 2004 concert wasn't cancelled. Goldsmith wasn't there, but Brosse conducted an excellent concert.Marian - glad to not have missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 The 2004 concert wasn't cancelled. Goldsmith wasn't there, but Brosse conducted an excellent concert.Marian - glad to not have missed it.Sorry, yes i wrote it incorrectly. Not cancelled, but a different conductor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 It had a different conductor, but it was not cancelled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 So who's with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 So who's with me? There is an old Dutch proverb. Only Goldsmith could go to London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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