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And the nice thing is I get to go again tonight! Two in a row seems great now, because I got into less familiar (to me) stuff, and will enjoy all the more both that and elements that were re-organised for the event, although I loved the new intro, plus things I won't go into for fear of spoiling it for anyone.
Among the high points for me were the Mars Attacks! theme, an incredible rythm with great live theremin control!; and the Batman segment. Very pleasantly surprised to see ALL my favourite pieces included here, the organ kicking in seemed to shake the ground! And of course The Nightmare Before Christmas and those great vocal performances. Can't wait to see it all over again.
I reckon, that after seeing it a second time (first time I've ever done this for a live performance of any kind, turning) I'll remember the RAH one for the personal bits. A great get-together with some top folks, and that 'welcome' from Richard Kraft that really was the icing on the cake. I can't remember the last time I spent an afternoon/evening with so many people I never met before, and enjoyed it so much! Cheers guys.
A fantastic event all-round. Incredible music and a stellar social event. I barely noticed the overnight journey home. Too busy buzzing from it all.
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Oct 8, 2013 - 4:33 PM
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Tall Guy
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And, of course Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington, who stole the show (which was his own anyway).
Although Helena Bonham Carter performing "Sally's Song" came close. (And yes, I did just put a spoiler space for a concert because I don't want to ruin it for anyone going to the other dates.)
I wouldn't worry, old boy, because Helena Bonham bleedin' Carter didn't venture north tonight Luckily, I won the prize draw to have Winona Ryder sat on my knee all night. Mrs TG wasn't so impressed.
Still, a wonderful concert and even my Arctic Monkeys-loving daughter forgot herself and really enjoyed it! Particular favourites were the Batman medley, Mars Attacks! and Planet of the Apes, which I could listen to all night as long as I don't have to watch the film as well.
Elfman was stupendously good, of course, and it was magical watching him and the film in the "What's This" part - and as my favourite song from NBC is "The Oogie Boogie Man" I was very happy.
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Doh! I knew I'd be jealous as hell missing finishing off in the pub after the show, it's my natural habitat!, and as it happened I probably had a half hour to spare. Great pictures though Thor. But looking above the guys on the front right, I didn't realise how close the Ack!- Ack! Martians were to brain washing us!
I was also at the Leeds one last night, with my daughter Jamie (at last), so I didn't get the chance to chat with other fans this time, though we did manage another quick word with Richard Kraft (and his son, and I believe the lady said she was Richard's PA). I DID half jokingly say at the Spaghetti House on Monday (not really knowing of course if there'd be time etc.) "see you at tomorrow night in Leeds", so it was nice that I did. My Tim Burton fan daughter has been walking on air ever since he asked her if she could suggest any way in which the concerts could be improved! We both couldn't for the life of us think how of course.
I thought the sound was quite a bit better at the Leeds one, probably helped by a) my having a much better seat, and b) having the very latest sound system. I think Richard did say the place had only been operating a couple of days. The second half of the Batman suite (Returns) felt more clearly defined somehow. This and Mars Attacks! were my absolute favourites. I just love hearing that theremin! And that rythm. So infectious I can't get the damn thing out of my mind! And the choice from Batman really is the best. I couldn't believe how much there was, but no there isn't too much. Infact I'd quite happily sit through much more.
Of course my daughter was also jealous as hell this week, having seen that out of these two firsts dates at least, Tim and Helena weren't present. Still, that'll teach her to drop out of Monday!
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Absolutely Karol. Richard's son joked "so, see you in Edinburgh then?" having done two in a row. On giving a certain face the lady I mentioned also joked "not quite that big a fan then?", to which of course I could only, against my Elfmanfan nature, reply a very feeble "er, no".
But you know what? I only wish I could. Starting to feel like part of the tour!
Wierd. Doctor Who Proms aside, I'll be interested to see what the next film music event I attend will be. I'd certainly make another Elfman one. I'd like to bring the wife along. She loves the Doctor Who events, and I know she'd enjoy these. It would have to be a Friday or Saturday for her (or an official holiday). School teacher. End of!
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