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Proglodita
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Topic: Rick Wakeman Live, Viņa del Mar (Chile); Dec. 06 Posted: December 14 2008 at 21:28 |
I was there too.
I have a different opinion, but not completly oposite. I neither expect such a show, in the way of a camera concert, but in front of 5.000 people and just under the stars. But it was good. It was good to hear a couple of wives, or that version of Eleonor Rigby that is played regularly on the Radio Futuro (recorded in its studios). But I was not amazed, just a good night in Viņa, with good music from Rick Wakeman.
And what I understood was that next year he'll be touring (not just Chile) the JTTCOTE.
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ChocloMan
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Posted: December 08 2008 at 13:18 |
I was there.
The concert was very "meh", I didn't like it. He didn't bring a moog or hammond or anything, it was just him on the piano and the orchestra, no bass, no drums, no guitar. He didn't even arrange the orchestral parts himself and as a result it sounded kinda like elevator music.
There were some highlights like Catherine of Aragon on solo piano at the VERY end (he didn't seem to keen on playing it), parts of JTTCOTE and parts of a Beatles cover. His solos were alright, nothing out of this world in my opinion.
He said he was coming again next year, apparently with a real band. I don't know if I'm going.
In short, a waste of money.
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Phil
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Posted: December 02 2008 at 08:09 |
I thought he'd packed in touring, so nice to see. Except for the fact I can't make Chile. Saw the man with an orchestra way way back in 1976.....
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Bitterblogger
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Posted: December 01 2008 at 19:29 |
love to see wakey with an orchestra. . .
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progadelic
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Posted: November 29 2008 at 21:00 |
Sorry. no news about Argentina. The news only broke out a couple of weeks ago here, which is unusually short notice for this type of show, so be aware and try to check for information !!!
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APleasantSymmet
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Posted: November 29 2008 at 18:52 |
i hope he plays in the usa but it will be costly .
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The Quiet One
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Posted: November 29 2008 at 18:40 |
^do you know if he's gonna play in Argentina?
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progadelic
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Posted: November 29 2008 at 14:43 |
December 6, 2008, Viņa del Mar, CHILE! Rick Wakeman will perform a very special gig at Viņa del Mar's Quinta Vergara arena. (Capac. 15.000) Accompanied by the prestigious Santiago Symphonic Orchestra and the Santiago Choir, Wakeman will perform a mix of his most acclaimed and classic pieces, including large portions of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. The event has been only moderately publisized but is generating huge excitement among generations of progressive rock fans! Donīt miss out! Details, en espaņol: 06-DICIEMBRE-08 21:00 HRS QUINTA VERGARA VIŅA DEL MAR PRECIOS: DE $40000 A $8000 VALORES NO INCLUYEN CARGO POR SERVICIO
Edited by progadelic - November 29 2008 at 14:44
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