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Have fun and take some pics and post here if you want so we can see some of the fun.
All the best and have FUN!
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Does anyone know what the opening piece was? Something from his Olympics or was it Narnia?
Hot Fuzz went AWOL, but the concert was otherwise jam-packed with goodies (although too much
Stargate - 20 mins - and not enough Independence Day for me)
Arnold was his usual funny, charming, spoofy self. Decent singing voice too.
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No programme being available was a bummer. I like them as a souvenir.
The unexpected highlight for me was the two pieces from Amazing Grace, a film and score I knew
very little about. It was quite beautiful. I've just ordered a copy from Amazon for a fiver! 
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Jul 6, 2014 - 7:25 PM
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samlowry
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Fantastic concert!
Mr. David Arnold is certainly a very talented composer, musician and performer. Along with the orchestra, he played different guitars (acoustic and electric), keyboards, synthesizers and a huge ORGAN. In addition, he also sang and quite an unexpected decent voice he has.
He played lots of great things, from the obvious (Stargate, ID4, Bond scores) to the less obvious (Last Of The Dogmen, Four Brothers, Amazing Grace), to the unexpected (a song he wrote and performed for a current play in London, and an awesome instrumental version of "You Know My Name" from Casino Royale).
The orchestra was excellent under the direction of Nicholas Dodd.
I will keep a marvelous memory of this unique event
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I thought I’d write to you to tell you about last night’s David Arnold concert. I was an occasional FSM poster years back (i've forgotten my ID's though so have re-registered) so wanted to share my experience of the concert with you all as these film concerts are not daily events!
It was a great evening and of course the debut of Mr Arnold in concert. The orchestra, still unannounced right up to the event played fast and furiously. I still do not know who they were but I did see a stand for the Philarmonia Orchestra and Nicholas Dodd conducted. Anyone else confirm the orchestra?
By David’s own admission the pieces were “Opening Titles” and “End Titles” so you literally got note for note pieces from Last Of The Dogmen, Stepford Wives, ID4, Tomorrow Never Dies, QOS as they are straight off the CD.
Tomorrow Never Dies for example was the opening “White Knight” cue and though tremendously played could have cut out the more slower parts in the “War Room” You were willing the orchestra to just get to the bit where Pierce Brosnan wreaks havoc after his “filthy habit” line after he knocks out a smoking soldier.
This isn’t a criticism but perhaps with future concerts David can design more concert friendly arrangements.
Stargate fans were treated to a near 20 minute suite from the score.
He also premiered a song from his new “Made In Dagenham” musical and he really does have an excellent singing voice. David McAlmont came on twice to sing “Play Dead” from “Young Americans” and “Surrender” from "TND". He knocked them out the park!
And then came Sherlock…and then came Mark Gatiss, Amanda Addington and…Martin Freeman! Yes Watson himself turned up to see the concert with actress wife Amanda presumably to support Arnold.
Both Gatiss and Addington went on stage to introduce the “Sherlock Suite” and made a cracking joke about wanting to hear Arnold’s music for “Skyfall” having heard Arnold’s other Bond themes throughout the evening.
The “Sherlock Suite” was fantastic, that’s all I can say, and got a deserved huge applause.
David himself was an engaging host as he regaled stories of working with directors and other artists and he has a good vein of humour running through him. Nicholas Dodd did a top job of conducting (and Michael Price too conducting Sherlock).
All in all a fantastic evening’s entertainment! David, your debut was 10 out 10!
MJB
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Jul 7, 2014 - 9:16 AM
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Peter877
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What a fantastic night was had by all the music was fantastic, but what a nice man David Arnold is, he spent a lot of time at the stage door for photo's and was able to sign various items, was in no rush and easy to talk to. Also his conductor Nicholas Dodd who had worked feverishly during the night was equally charming and willing to sign and chat. However as a ringing endorsement of the proceedings, Don Black was also there with his wife and also posed for photos and a chat. Mark Gattiss, Martin Freeman also joined in so in all it was worth the wait at the stage door after the concert.
Everyone enjoyed - well worth the effort in getting to see this and even some had flown in from the US, how cool is that, lets hope David does more of these in the future, which not only showcases his compositions, but also his talented guitar work with a great voice to boot.
Now more than ever a fan.
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Sounds like an awesome concert. Wish I lived there and could've made it!
Brendan: Good to see you around here, old friend -- You should post more often!
Yavar
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