CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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IrishAL wrote:Sligo second concert;

That Don't make it junk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr6YV8nASEU

Sligo First Concert;

Bird on a wire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZlBcOdnNuU
Albert - blessings to you!!! :) :)
Thank you so much - for both these videos.

Wonderful performances by Leonard Cohen - and friends. :) 8) :D

I love the look on Sharon Robinson's face after "That Don't Make It Junk" - as Leonard leaves the stage. :D :D :D
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Thank you Albert, for all of your outstanding videos, but Oh My, "That Don't Make It Junk" was wonderful! Thanks for capturing that!

And Leonard (if you happen to read this), nothing you do is junk! Your diamond always sparkles so brightly! I love you!
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Thank you so much for yet 2 more gems Albert!
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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IrishAl, when I look at your concert schedule, I think you should be appointed our next Minister for Finance. Any interest in politics? Many thanks for the excelllent videos. Keep up the good work.
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Just wondering - and hope it hasn't been mentioned before but I was in block A(lucky me!) on the Saturday night and there was a woman at the front obviously videoing the whole concert. She was obviously official so i wonder is there a way of buying a copy. How would we go about it or is it possible at all?

I love everyone's videos but wouldn't it be wonderful to get the whole gig. I'm still not over it - and I even managed to get the unified heart ring that i'd be looking for the past few years!!! Yeah! When I asked to look at it, i put it on and admired it and probably had a silly grin on my face as the fella selling it said to other customers anxious to buy their merchandise - put up his hand and said "Let her have her moment!" and i did...... :D
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Yon - glad you had your "moment." And you have "the ring!" :) :) They are special.

More good video :D - this from Sligo II - August 1, 2010 -

Uploaded by "singingzone" - Thanks!

"I'm Your Man"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HrNdh217zo

"Marianne"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv1DYv7x-0k

"Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye" :D - beautiful harmonica by Dino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_frj3RXXV4

"Hallelujah"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFADpAhNB4Q
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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They say better late then never..
As if returning to real life from such a weekend isn't hard enough for anyone, came down with a nasty ear/throat infection, spent an entire week at home and then catching up at work was just crazy...

So here I go:
All there’s to say about how magical Sligo weekend was has been said. None of the descriptions were exaggerated. It was everything that was written and more.
Such experiences are measured by the memories they leave in you long after they’re over. So an upside of writing this late is being able to attest that Sligo has been so unique, it is still a vivid memory, even when real life have taken over.
I feel very fortunate to have been part of this weekend. It was such a pleasure to meet so many Forum friends, old and new, put faces to names, deepen acquaintances, and make new ones.
Every last word that was written and said about Irish hospitality was accurate. Warm, hugging and ever smiling. The atmosphere in the air hanging over Lissadell was electrifying, with an ever sense that the best is yet to come. A lot of it had to do with the deep meaning Lissadell has for LC – you could see how elated he was – his expression was picture perfect of happiness and also the crowd, in continuous sing along and cheering. It made one forget it was cold, rainy, muddy and quite a hassle to get in and especially out if you were to use the busses services. All you wanted is that these nights would last forever, carried on these tide of divine energy, where fatigue doesn’t exist and you can almost believe that there’s nothing else on this planet, but this tiny universe that was wrapping the stage of magic.

"Born in Chains" blew me away in ways words can't describe. This song entered the smallest of chambers in my soul. It has such deep meaning to Jewish people's heritage that goes to these very days and could feel that it had a lot to do with the time LC couldn't find his voice.

One of the highlights of this weekend was having with me Sharon, my good friend from London. Watching her go through her very first LC concert was a real treat. It was like watching one of these National Geographic clips where they show a flower unfold from bud to full blossom. When I returned from Sligo to her place in London and opened up the computer to watch Albert’s vids, she has already looked them up and knew their order…
Per her request, I post a small note on her behalf:
"To the fantastic forum people from Sligo- Albert and Marie, Mary and George, Diana, Leslie and Maarten - thank you for an unforgettable weekend and such a warm welcome to the group. Between you guys and the concert, I was swept off my feet. Much love, Sharon DN (aka the other Sharon)"
So thank you Albert for your mastery of videography. It was the first time I saw you in action up close and personal.. And hats off to you, especially when I saw that you give up sleep time and morning out and about time so that forum members who were not present at the concert could enjoy pieces of it as fast as possible. This isn’t taken for granted!!
And also thanks FanforLife for your great vids :-)

Thanks Maarten for your beautiful nametags and for the friendship. You’re so very special
Thanks Bernadine for your wonderful photos – they truly capture our joy and multiple layers… 8)
Goddess of good fortune arranged for me to sit right next to Clo and Merton both nights and that just made things even more perfect. Thank you for great company and cheerfulness!!
Thanks everyone I met and was part of this weekend. Thanks to ones I had a chance to have long chats and get to know you better and thanks to all the others I crossed paths with but didn’t have a chance to chat with – I look forward to doing it on the next occasion. And if I forgot someone – apologies, it’s only cause it’s 1:10am and I’ve been up since 6am…

Photos: if you’re interested in more photos, you’re welcome to follow this link to my facebook photos page (opened to all): http://www.facebook.com/sherde#!/album. ... =776644923
(Can’t compete with Maarten’s and others prowess, but they’re what I took ;-) and if for some reason you can't watch them, let me know and I'll post them here)

See you soon somewhere on the globe,
Sunny greetings from Tel Aviv,
--Sharon
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Dear Sharon,

Sunny greetings from Dublin on another glorious day.

Your post brought me back to Lissadell.

The concerts were extraordinary and I can say that having experienced the concerts on both sides of the Atlantic. Your are right - he was elated.
It was wonderful to meet you there and isn't it a blessing that we will have those memories to cherish for all our days. We are so lucky.

Looking forward to meeting you somewhere along the road.

In song. Paula
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Anyone here going to Lille? Does anone know the best route? Thanks.
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Hi Jd, I'm going to Lille, by best route do you mean by plane train or automobile? I'm flying to Paris then getting the train to Lille.
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Thanks. By Plane. How long is the train journey to Lille?
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Hi Jd, the train to Lille is around an hour. This is the website, I think you have to book in advance, I did anyway. http://www.tgv-europe.com/en/

Have you seen this tread? viewtopic.php?f=44&t=20346&start=60 Hoping to have a meetup there too so feel free to add your name to the list, PM Wybe as I'm going to be away this week. See you there! :D
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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sharon.e wrote: Photos: if you’re interested in more photos, you’re welcome to follow this link to my facebook photos page (opened to all): http://www.facebook.com/sherde#!/album. ... =776644923
thanks for letting me know my link didn't work (had a missing space) - this link should be working now.
http://www.facebook.com/sherde#!/album. ... =776644923

Shabbat Shalom,
--Sharon
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Thanks Paula,
It was lovely to meet you too.
I am sure that everyone who were in Sligo will forever cherish this weekend in their heart, no matter what other concerts they attended.
It stands in it's own right.

Best wishes from Tel Aviv,
--Sharon
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Re: CONCERT REPORTS: Sligo, Ireland, July 31 & August 1, 2010

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Is there any possibility of a showing of the highlights of Lissadell concert being arranged for some hotel somewhere? Maybe an LC weekend somewhere next year?
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