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Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

Go Go Go

(See my update at the end)

If there actually are tickets left, they're roughly $60. I am on a very tight budget, but I really, really want to go. I want to go bad enough that I am willing to go alone, but I just can't bring myself to spend the money that I should really hold onto for something more practical.

Help.

[ March 27, 2004, 11:40 PM: Message edited by: fiazko ]

Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :

I'm seeing this, or a version of this. Howard Shore is apparantly in town (Ottawa) during the concerts, but not conducting. I don't care! I'm so excited!

You should go, fiazko. Miss this, and you'll always regret it. [Smile]

Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :

go.

[Smile]

Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :

If it were me, I'd go. Even though I have better uses for $60, I'd still go.

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

I knew I could count on Hatrack. According to the press release, Howard Shore will actually be conducting, so I guess I shouldn't pass up the opportunity. And I probably will regret it if I don't go...even more than the time I didn't go see Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon. [Big Grin]

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

I decided on a happy medium. Not necessarily the best seats, but less money. Now I've just got to find something to wear. [Angst]

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Is it only happening in Ohio?????!!! Will it be broadcast?

Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :

excellent choice fiaz.

[Cool]

Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :

Well, I don't know about Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon, but definetly go see this!

Posted by DocCoyote (Member # 5612) on :

Saw Journey at a venue in Central Florida way back when. It was good, but not the be all and end all. 'Course it was a first date with someone I didn't want to go out with, so that may have impacted my reaction.

Jimmy Buffett on stage alone with just his guitar. Now that was a fine thing!

Posted by BYuCnslr (Member # 1857) on :

You're going to go, and then you're going to give us an update about how cool it was and how cool you are for going, and then we're going to lynch you in a jealous rage of bloodlust.

Or....we'll be sane and go to http://www.howardshore.com/ to find out when a LOTR Live is scheduled around us...I'm already making plans to somehow be in Seattle on July 16th...mmmm
Satyagraha

Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :

Eek! It's in Atlanta on June 4&5!

Olivet, let's see if we can get some childcare arranged and go!

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

I am going, and I will give full report. I may even have someone to go with. A girl, but it's someone to talk with about how incredible it was. I already know it will be one of those events that makes me wish I had become a professional musician. *sigh*

Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :

I'll be there as well! [Big Grin]

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Thanks for the howard shore link!! I might get to the one in Seattle. I think it's a priority. [Smile]

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

Every time I experience something LotR (opening night, extended DVD, etc.) I feel like I'm witnessing history.

The LotR Symphony is awesome, of course, but added to the emotional musical experience was a screen that helped tell the story through the artwork of Allen Lee and John Howe. Simply amazing.

If it's within your reach to get to a performance, I totally recommend it.

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

Narnia - I'm sensing the opportunity for a fun-filled PacNW get-together, what do you think?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Girl. Let's do it. Even if it's only you, Abrynne and ME!! Let's figure out ticket availability etc. and we'll get to work on it.

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Abrynne and I have tickets for Thursday the 15th in Seattle!! Yippeee! I'm so excited! *dorky grin* [Big Grin]

Posted by Zotto! (Member # 4689) on :

I have utterly forgotten why I moved, Narn. [Wall Bash]

Edit: oh, wait, it's in SEATTLE? I read it as "Portland", somehow. Um. Mayhaps I'll find a way to be there. *schemes*

[ April 27, 2004, 02:43 AM: Message edited by: Zotto! ]

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

Heyyy...he's in Phoenix on my birthday!

Oh, wait. I'll be back in Oregon then. How sad. Those of you who do go will have to give a full and complete report on how awesome it is! If you have an opportunity, you should go!

Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :

Anyone seen KWEA driving a cab around these parts, recently?

fallow

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Abrynne and I are heading up to Seattle to see this tonight!!! [Big Grin]

I'm excited!!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

The only way to go in Dallas is to get season tickets. [Frown]

Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :

There are lots of other places it will play. Salt Lake is a pretty good bet, owing to the huge fan base there (biggest line party in the world) as well as the relatively high cultural interest. Abravanel Hall and the Utah Symphony.

If they are doing it at the University of New Mexico, I'm pretty sure they'll do it in Salt Lake.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

I'd buy the season tickets for here, but it only comes with the Top of the Pops series. That means eight concert dates with a minimum ticket price of $50 each - and I'd have to get two. I love LOTR, but I just can't do that.

If it plays in Salt Lake, that would...give me a definite date for a trip I probably need to take. My grandpa keeps making sad noises on the phone, and I need to come and visit. Hmm.

Added: Alternatively, it could be an excuse to go to England. *brightens*

[ July 15, 2004, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Does Keith Lockhart still conduct the Utah Symphony?? mmmm.....*purrs* He's rather rewarding to look at. [Smile]

I say to go to England Katie!! Definitely.

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

So, wow! It was really great. [Smile]

We ended up with amazing seats (2nd tier, front row, middle section on the right side) and could see and hear everything beautifully. The soloists were pretty darn good, the orchestra did a great job (despite Howard Shore's awful conducting skills) etc etc.

The music gives me chills. And I'm a music snob. The music makes me CRY in parts and it's thrilling. So seeing it performed live was like getting to see a dear friend whom you've only been able to talk to on the phone. [Smile]

It was really great, I highly recommend it to anyone.