What is my reaction? What should it be? smax @ hyde park

[smax]

[quote="Rameses"]Did I imagine it or was Stewart so busy looking at the flag that he missed his queue to answer Sting when he was talking to him at the start of the show?? You definately had the flag up at the point where Sting said he used to live in Bayswater and Stewart rescued me....didn't you stewart?? no answer....then Stewart realised that Sting was talking to him...oh yes.... or maybe I was dreaming this?? [/quote]

yeah, that happened. i think we were having a 'point-off'... i think smudge and DM have already apologised but; Sorry gordo, the first time on the tour that he says something new (and touching) and the drummer misses it.

[TOWOS]

[quote="smax"]
yeah, that happened. i think we were having a 'point-off'... i think smudge and DM have already apologised but; Sorry gordo, the first time on the tour that he says something new (and touching) and the drummer misses it.[/quote]

If this isn't karma, tell me what it is....

[smax]

(you couldn't resist a little dig, could ya towos?!)

love the three way shot, DM.

[TOWOS]

[quote="smax"](you couldn't resist a little dig, could ya towos?!)[/quote]
Oh dear, you know me well. Such a condensed version of my thoughts on the event...

[nancyrose]

There are soooooo many great photos of sooooo many cool people in this thread that I hardly know where to begin! Seeing you all having such a wonderful time (even in the face of some questionable "talent!") almost makes me feel I was there with you! (I was, in spirit.)

Kate, the photo you posted of the final point is just...well...words can't do it justice! What a fabulous moment that guy captured! So glad you found it and posted it!

[Rameses]

[quote="smax"][quote="Rameses"]Did I imagine it or was Stewart so busy looking at the flag that he missed his queue to answer Sting when he was talking to him at the start of the show?? You definately had the flag up at the point where Sting said he used to live in Bayswater and Stewart rescued me....didn't you stewart?? no answer....then Stewart realised that Sting was talking to him...oh yes.... or maybe I was dreaming this?? [/quote]

yeah, that happened. i think we were having a 'point-off'... i think smudge and DM have already apologised but; Sorry gordo, the first time on the tour that he says something new (and touching) and the drummer misses it.[/quote]

Good, I'm not going mad then...phew! Yes it was a very funny moment, not everyone seemed to notice

[smax]

i think i've worked out how and why Micki Free managed to get onto the line-up for hyde park calling/hard rock calling:

from wiki;
"Micki Free is a professional musician, known for his guitar playing and singing. blah blah blah. Free is also distinguished as The Director of Promotions & Special Events for The Seminole Tribe of Florida, owners of Hard Rock International."

director of promotions and special events?!?!?!?!?

[DirtyMartini]

HAHA. Nice sleuthing there, smax.

[Hannaha]

Aaah. Now it is all clear to me. I had been wondering if it was a Chris Morris skit...

[smudge]

[quote="Hannaha"]Aaah. Now it is all clear to me. I had been wondering if it was a Chris Morris skit...[/quote]

This First Nation descendant is clinging on to the hope that it was, in fact, a spoof TV thing. It is the only theory that allows me to hold on to a little ancestral dignity. (Although I'm chuffed about the Seminole Nation making a killing out of overpriced burgers. Sweet revenge....I'm assuming that is old enough politics that it doesn't transgress the 'no politics' rule.)

[Moeskido]

But why should we seek to deny _anyone_ the right to express their bad taste? Isn't that what the New World Order was supposed to be about?

That said, I'm glad we have plenty of evidence that a crime against art was committed that day.

[AnyOther]

Just arrived back in Holland from the UK (2 weeks of Peak District before and after Hyde Park) and read all your adventures and impressions. Feels like a real warm welcome to me. I think we did see some of the Peak attractions, me and my daughter, but it was all in a blur - still in London in our minds...

A small contribution of my own experience of Hyde Park (not that it really adds anything after page after page after pic after vid after pic etc).

Arrived by train from Derby, hurried to our "hotel" (not worth the name, but with a place to sleep), and hurried to nearby Hyde Park. Realised we forgot something somewhat important...ran back to the hotel and retrieved our tickets, and back to the park we went. Arrived just before gates opened. Got to third row in front of the stage, a bit to the right of center stage. Waited. Waited (x100). Hated Micky Whatsit. Got bored by Arno Thingy. Liked Starsailor's James Walsh (both of us), who told he was to become a dad (and he now is). Couple in front of us left, after singing all the Starsailor songs wordperfect. Took their place, second row. Waited. Waited. Talked to a Policefan convinced that this would not be the last UK concert ("look at the Stones, they're still at it"). Looked for nutters, but it was too crowded. KT was alright, I think.

Stewart's drumkit appeared, and I started to feel wobbly. Didn't feel my feet anymore. Waited. Waited. And then the boys appeared, starting Message. Don't tell anyone, but I cried! Pulled myself together and absorbed the performance. Saw you nutters as the flag appeared on the screen. Many times, if I remember right. The songs were exactly right. Magnificent Don't Stand So Close To Me. Changed places with my daugter every two songs, so as to have a better view (even in the front rows someone in front of us is a problem, as we're both small girls). Gave my camera to my daughter in her dad's Police-T. Suddenly didn't know what to do with it anymore, and it somehow didn't feel right to watch all this through a camera. Sting was alright, and didn't use too many Stingisms. Stewart gave what looked his best, banging away at his kit, pointing, raising eyebrows, enjoying the audience. He looked completely at home, even though he left London many years ago.

And then a girl in the front invited my daughter to take her place at front. And my girl accepted and looked at me apologetic (it's more important to you, mum). And I was offered a place next to her by a very friendly girl (whoever you are, you're the best!) and we were as close to the boys as possible for the last three songs. Next to you indeed. Made my daughter embarrased as I pointed back at Stewart at the end (every move you make...). Which is not me. I'm a shy person.

And then it was over. Dark. Tried to buy a poster from a tramp who must have stolen it from a busstop, but he got mad at me çause I didn't want the first one that was dirty. So he tore it apart. Ah well, don't need a poster, do I? I've got my memories, and all of yours.

Thank you nutters - pity we didn't meet this time, and thank you Stewart.

Sobs and sighs.

[smax]

aaah, great stuff Anyother.
and maybe it would all be ok on any other day....

[dafttart]

[quote="AnyOther"]

And then it was over. Dark. Tried to buy a poster from a tramp who must have stolen it from a busstop, but he got mad at me çause I didn't want the first one that was dirty. So he tore it apart. Ah well, don't need a poster, do I? I've got my memories, and all of yours.

Thank you nutters - pity we didn't meet this time, and thank you Stewart.

Sobs and sighs.[/quote]



It sounds like Hyde Park was one mad and slightly surreal experience after another!!

So sorry we didn't get to meet you. Really happy you had such great time.

[DirtyMartini]

Thanks for the report, AnyOther! Glad to hear that it was a memorable show.