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A Magical Evening on "Hallowed Ground"
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 14:43
by demoman
The dark sky opened and let heaven in to Fenway Park last night. The weather that attempted to conspire was foiled and the greatest of concerts began. Not able to meet up with my flag signing peers for I arrived 40 minutes too late, I sought out my seats for the show. Sting's son (who I spoke with after his act) said that they were honored to be one of the few acts to perform at Fenway. Sting himself called it "Hallowed Ground" and spoke about their first performance at the Rathskeller ("The Rat") and later performances at the Paradise, Orpheum and Sullivan Stadium. That's when I turned around and said to my fellow fans: "August 10, 1983. 4PM. A Flock of Seagulls. The Fixx. The Police" That was 24 years ago and I am here today." Everyone around me was aglow with warm smiles for the smile on my face was so vibrant that Sting, Stewart and Andy could feel it radiate from my seat on the right side of the stage in section A1. But it was unfortunate that I was far enough away from them that they couldn't see it for that would have set their hearts a glow for time immortal. The concert for me was a spiritual one and one of healing. I realized that I was deeply hurt when after seeing them perform one and only one time, I could never see them again. That was until last night when the stars colluded with the clouds to make me happy again.
THANK YOU - STEWART, ANDY and STING!
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 14:55
by bella
Beautiful review, demoman. Thank you for putting into words what millions of diehard fans have been feeling since this reunion was announced.
Beautiful.
xoxo
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 15:03
by IndyGirl
Glad it came full circle for you & you were able to experience The Police magic again!
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 15:20
by shyvixen
Lovely review Demoman, thank you!
This tour has become such a celebration.
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 15:31
by DirtyMartini
Thanks for the beautiful report, demoman.
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 17:27
by empty
I know just how you felt demoman. Last night was a blur but I had a very similar moment, as I think many of us have, at Staples, my first show.
I was tearing up and not sure why but was happy!
is this what they call closure, irregardless of whether it is a new beginning for them or not?
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 17:33
by policefan
Very well written, demoman. Thank you for sharing!
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 18:25
by English-lion
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 18:37
by policefan
Re: Play more concerts along the west cost
Please, please, pretty please
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 18:41
by samburusunset
Nice comments demo. Now you've got another show to add to you Police memory box. Thanks.
I do think of it as closure. Whether they go on or not. I personally think they won't.
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 19:11
by TheEqualizer
I'm thinking of this tour as a closure for me too. Andy (and I think maybe Stewart) has said that he always wanted to give a proper farewell to the fans. If this is that "last goodbye," they couldn't have done a better job.
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 19:16
by policefan
Re: If this is that "last goodbye," they couldn't have done a better job
No, No, No, don't let this be the "last goodbye"
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 21:36
by demoman
[quote="policefan"]Re: If this is that "last goodbye," they couldn't have done a better job
No, No, No, don't let this be the "last goodbye"
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[b]******************** ATTENTION STEWART ******************[/b]
I do hope you release a HIGH DEFINITION DVD concert of this tour!!!
Wait and see
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 21:42
by yaya97
They hqve surprised us once..they could again...
I would not be surprised of the last day of the tour they announce that they are going in studio for a new album.....
Sting loves to surprise.....
Posted:
29 Jul 2007 21:50
by animal
Great report demo,
If this is going be the last goodbye tour. They are certainly pulling out all the stops.