Rod Stewart in concert. Held in Dunedin, NZ and this was the only concert in the South Island so the town was humming. They all seemed to be of a like generation and all seemed to love the songs. I found the music far too loud even with earphones on and pressing my hands to my ears! So it wasn't an enjoyable experience for me.
Three good things;
1. The friends who invited us to come with them, really enjoyed the concert but also found the accompaniment too loud.
2. No accidents on the 1&1/2 hr journey home in convoy with a long line of cars.
3. It was 3 degrees when we got home but my planning to have the heat pumps turn on just before we arrived home didn't work. However the house was not cold.
@beryl We were allowed to take still photos at this concert but absolutely no video cameras which is a bit of a laugh because just about every camera and phone has video capabilities! Funny though, - no DSLR's allowed!
Sorry you didn't enjoy the concert. They are loud and if you don't use ear protection, then you can't hear for a week. You did get a really nice photo of the occasion though. I can feel the energy on the stage.
@tristansmum I have come to realise my favourite music is played softly on a piano and maybe with vocal - in a restaurant where they serve good food, good coffee/ wine and you can converse!
Ahhhhhh...love him!!! Too bad was too loud though. When he was younger I didn't like watching him but loved his music. Especially the one ofyour title. Maggie I just Woman In Gold with Helen Mirran . If you haven't seen it please do. Partly because of what I said about you reminding me of her...but mostly it is a wonderful film..full of every emotion you can experience, but I think you will come away glad you saw it.
@eyesmile Thanks Gena for your nice newsy comment! He sang Maggie May too but I had left my seat to go to a quieter place by then. I have just looked at the trailer for Woman in Gold and it is a movie after my own heart! Will look forward to it coming here!
Glad you got to see him in concert, and sorry it was so loud. It is rather sad that you have to wear earplugs at a concert that you probably paid dearly for so that you cannot hear. Kind of defeats the purpose! LOL!
Great photo maggiemae....harry & I love his concerts & have never found the sound too loud...loud yes but it never spoils the concert. Fault if the sound engineers I reckon! Brian & Lesley are going to the Auckland one so will see what they say. Wish I was there! Fantastic ckear shot....better than I have ever got. Neil Diamond for us in July!
@happypat It was so loud it hurt my ears and I got a headache, Pat. I"ve always been sensitive to loud noises! I did enjoy the songs as they were well known and we all know the words and sing but not when it made your whole body vibrate! I'd have to say there are others, younger, who say thats nothing!
I was never a big fan of Rod Stewart, however I did like his song "Forever Young". But he's popular with a lot of people- and he's been singing LONG time!! Great concert shot.
great capture Maggiemae Fav I am with Ann i was not a big fan of Rod my late Dad loved his track I am Sailing i believe it was the only tracked he liked I do like his track Maggie . again only track i like , I am more of a Motown , rat pack , soul 60s and 80s music person myself and of course i like Louie Armstrong and Doris Day .
@maggiemae yes I suppose she is now i would be the same what a voice she had my fav track was Que sera sera . My late Nan had her records and I grew up listening to music like that back in 1969 which i appreciate that was music in those days not one for Rap or heavy metal but every one to there own choice of music.
@phil_howcroft No, I was downstairs in the open hall at the back of the seating but it was open to the stage so I heard Maggie May, thanks Phil! There was an icy wind blowing though through this area!
@yaorenliu He wasn't so loud - it was the backing music that the musical directors decided to choose with the volume! I wish he was small and I was small to and we could sing a duet!
What a great shot. I love Rod Stewart but sure understand how loud it may have been. I have been to my sons Jazz Band concerts for years and you cannot turn the volume down. It is what it is. HIs band is amazing. Lucky you to see him live in concert. What a pain to get home in that traffic. Weather sure is changing there. Glad you were not freezing when you arrived. FAV
April 17th, 2015
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