Brian
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Post by Brian on Sept 14, 2015 12:19:28 GMT 10
Hydro Majestic Show Saturday Sept 12 2015.
Damien was terrific as usual but this time is was a lot different to what we have seen before.
First --The concert room was perfect for the show and there would have been around 140 people there I guess.
Damien did sing some songs other then the" Songs from Ireland" album including Crying/Wicked Game/Without a fight.
He sounded as good as ever with them.
What stood out for us was how ever good he was in the acting role the story telling --We were both taken back as to how good he was -- OUTSTANDING !!!!!
He was so believable --I mentioned after the show to him that he should be in Bold and the Beautiful or Home & Away in jest however he id have a laugh neverthe less after tonight's performance nothing would surprise me with him.
The audience were terrific responding to the various moods of the show.
We sat with people who had come from Adelaide for the show and had never seen him before ---They were so impressed and told us that they would be going and telling there friends to go when he is in Adelaide.
I actually think that the Brass Monkey venue is ideal as it is a bar and would so suit the story being told so looking forward to that.
Thanks Damien for a wonderful night.
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Post by Glawz on Sept 14, 2015 17:05:38 GMT 10
Assuming this is the first time you have seen The Parting Glass Brian? I first read it was a lot different to what you've seen before, assuming that you had seen another version... he has changed it slightly from the beginning, kept on refining it to it's current state. It sure is a surprise and adds another string to Damien's bow. It is great to have those other songs included, assuming he did Crying and Hallelujah as well? Brilliant stuff.
I told him at one stage that I was concerned about how he was going to better it! Big job ahead for him.
By the way, he is/has been working on a TV show/series? recently in an acting capacity, will be played on SBS next Feb I think, but keep eyes open for the announcement.
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Post by dmac on Sept 14, 2015 22:55:51 GMT 10
So glad you both had such a great time Brian. The venue sounds like it would be marvellous. Have to agree about the Brass Monkey too  Thank you so much for coming in and letting us know how much you enjoyed it  |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Sept 15, 2015 0:34:59 GMT 10
Thanks for coming in to tell us about the show Brian.
It is so well done that if people were expecting an all singing concert that they wouldn't be disappointed that it is a play as well.
It's good that you will get to see it again at The Brass Monkey, Cronulla on 27th November. Most of us have seen it more than once, such is the enjoyment of it.
Wow! People coming from Adelaide and they haven't heard Damien before. Not unexpected that they were suitably impressed and will be seeing it again in a couple of weeks. Good to hear they are going to tell their friends too.
Thanks again Brian
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Sept 17, 2015 16:09:30 GMT 10
One more note on the Hydro Majestic Show that I forgot to mention.
The people from Adelaide that we meet at dinner prior to the show had several of Damien's albums however they had never seen him live before they told us at dinner.
My wife told them that once you see him perform live you are going to be hooked you know I really mean it she said. They smiled and went off to the show lounge while we were still having dinner.
They acquired a good table 3 rows back from the stage and had saved us seats.
They seemed so happy throughout the whole show and the both spun around and looked at us pointing to goose bumps on their arms every time that Damien went into his falsetto mode.
We saw them outside getting photos with Damien and they called and said WE ARE HOOKED WOW --HE IS FANTASTIC--
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Post by dmac on Sept 17, 2015 22:22:43 GMT 10
hehe that is terrific Brian, bet they'll see a bit more of him now. Thanks for letting us know their reaction, well done |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Sept 18, 2015 2:33:58 GMT 10
That is a great story Brian, one that seems to be echoed by a lot of people. After seeing Damien for the first time.
It certainly would have added value to their holiday and what's the bet those CD's start being played again.
Hopefully there will be a lot of the same reaction after the Coffs Harbour show this Saturday night.
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Post by Glawz on Sept 18, 2015 14:10:54 GMT 10
Awesome job getting some new converts Brian. Yes, it is an amazing show, Damien is just soooooooo talented in every aspect of entertainment, nothing he doesn't do well.! Glad you are going to see it again at the BM, it is a fantastic venue for a show such as this.
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Post by plugger on Sept 18, 2015 23:41:16 GMT 10
Wow thanks Brian for sharing this story. So glad you enjoyed the show. Yes getting hooked...it happens . I also have some new converts too...totally hooked. He is such a talent ....also a talent that is growing and no longer hidden. Not much he can't do either. Sing, act, write........ . Glad you get to see another show in November too. Hope the converts get to go .
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Post by Smiley on Sept 20, 2015 18:59:11 GMT 10
   Wow...wow...wow...!   Coffs Harbour The Parting Glass. Smiley  ..gobsmacked and soo so proud!  I have not read anything really about The Parting Glass, so was like the rest of the audience (other than being pre-existing full on for the man!! Haha!!) Great crowd, looked sold out. They loved him! (my friends were impressed! They didn't know anything about D or my obsession  devotion! Absolutely loved the story. And Damien did it so well. He really sold the characters. My friend was in tears at the end. It was the end of a very long Damien drought..I last saw him in Tamworth in Jan 2013  (that seems like so long ago) I got my  and chat. Very sweet!
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Sept 20, 2015 19:41:38 GMT 10
Oh great one Smilet. we all knew you would love it. So, so good. It's also good to hear the others all enjoyed it too. It is a fabulous story that has slowly evolved into what it is now. Yes, IT WAS A SELL OUT and now Damien is going to be bringing out a DVD of it, who hoooooooo |
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Post by dmac on Sept 20, 2015 21:27:06 GMT 10
So very glad you got to see it Smiley and your friends loved it Yesssssss, finally a DVD now if we could just get the rest of the Albums  on DVD of course  |
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Post by Smiley on Sept 30, 2015 18:35:22 GMT 10
Loved the show. Now trying to get to the DVD show.... fingerscrossed!!!! |
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Post by princess1 on Sept 30, 2015 18:43:53 GMT 10
I'm glad you got to see the Parting Glass Smiley, It's a brilliant show  I'm going to the DVD show too , it should be a great catch up for all of the tarts , it will be so nice to see everyone again  |
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Post by Glawz on Oct 1, 2015 16:29:00 GMT 10
I'm so looking forward to the DVD show too, great idea for Damien to come up with. I know Sue is excited as me, as is Plugger and my DD.
I'll look forward to meeting you Smiley, along with other tarts who go.
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..gobsmacked and soo so proud! 
(that seems like so long ago) I got my 
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