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  • Blake Monkley,

    We went on Thursday night to the preview. Carousel was a standout for me, brilliant direction by Michael Hurst ,the backup band and lighting . I couldn't agree more Jackson.

    Auckland • Since Jul 2008 • 215 posts Report Reply

  • Phil Sargent,

    Simply outstanding.

    Since Nov 2006 • 28 posts Report Reply

  • Sacha,

    Love the middle shot, Jackson. They should hire you.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Sacha,

    Love the middle shot, Jackson. They should hire you.

    Cheers Sacha. In a round about way, they kind of have. Unofficially, of course. ;-)

    The original Jacques Brel Amsterdam is definitely worth a viewing.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Clarke,

    One of my favourites...

    -36.76, 174.61 or thereab… • Since Nov 2006 • 164 posts Report Reply

  • Helga,

    No mention so far of the backing music, which I found absolutely astounding - I wanted a separate audience response, especially to Leon Radojkovic on piano. This in addition to the plaudits above.

    New Zealand • Since May 2012 • 18 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Helga,

    I wanted a separate audience response, especially to Leon Radojkovic on piano.

    Absolutely agree, and I should have covered it better I guess. Kind of hope there is some live recording or video footage coming from the show. It had a cinematic vibe to it, which would translate well, IMhO.

    Here's Nina Simone doing Ne Me Quitte Pas.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Scott Chris,

    Nice post. Wish I was there. Love talent:

    Auckland • Since Feb 2012 • 167 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Scott Chris,

    Thanks Scott. Fixed your link too. St Vincent are amazing. One of the many acts I need to get more of.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Carol Green,

    Jackson, your photos are so good one of them has appeared uncredited on this blog: http://13thfloor.co.nz/reviews/concert-reviews/brel-the-words-and-music-of-jacques-brel-directed-by-michael-hurst/
    I was going to comment but thought Iʻd let you do it.

    Auckland • Since Jul 2008 • 53 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Carol Green,

    I was going to comment but thought Iʻd let you do it.

    Cheers Carol. Funny how these things go. Will get in touch, but don't really mind, as long as they put a credit. And a link to this Blog. ;-)

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Carol Green,

    Exactly.

    Auckland • Since Jul 2008 • 53 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

    Did I mention Scott Walker? Apparently not.

    Although I did of course find a plethora of his work when I originally searched for Brel on YouTube. You might like to look him up too.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Jos,

    Don't know if you realized it Jack, but Tama is a Whakatane boy.

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Jos,

    Don’t know if you realized it Jack, but Tama is a Whakatane boy.

    No I didn't, but I'm not surprised. Just another example of the choice as crop of people that neck of the woods produces.

    But I would say that...

    ;-)

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Nat,

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    We saw Brel last night. I was seduced by Julia Deans! I've seen Fur Patrol and The Adults but this was something else entirely. Her voice was like honey or wine or both.

    Seattle • Since Jun 2011 • 52 posts Report Reply

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