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Ursula Fankhauser:
After Wednesdays concert in Zürich of which I already have written
about, I was thinking about travelling to Kempten, which is the
closest concert-location from my home. But since I didn't sleep much
the last night, I wasn't sure if this would be a good idea because
it's still a 3 hours drive and I would have to go straight back home
after the concert (well, we all have to work from time to time,
haven't we?). Forehanded I started to work earlier than usual in the
morning and announced that I won't be there in the afternoon. But I
still wasn't sure if I should go to Kempten or not, because I really
felt tired out. So instead of lunchtime I had a little nap after
which I felt much better again. Refreshed and confident I finally
made my way to Germany once more.
As soon as I arrived in Kempten I took care about my ticket and was
surprised, because I still got a pretty good seat in row 9 right next
to the corridor. When waiting to be let in, I finally got to eat
something which was the first time since breakfast … it's amazing,
during a Chris de Burgh-Tour I often forget about eating and I
usually loose about 2 or 3 kilos. Unfortunately due to frustration-
meals these are soon back on my hips again when the tour has
finished ;-)))
Because of some technical problems with the lights we weren't let in
until short before 20.00 pm and therefore the concert started with 10
minutes delay. I had a great view to the stage from my seat and it
was great to see the whole stage at once. In the first row the stage
can't be seen on its whole. So I wondered, whether they extended the
video show a bit or if I just missed this bit when sitting in the
front row at the other concerts. Also the light-show seemed to be
more coordinated, but this was probably also a matter of cover
bracket. Chris and the band seemed to be in a great mood and were
really enjoying the show. Chris got a lot of presents including
flowers, a painting (!) and some wine, which was brought to the stage
in a glass what of course caused some laugher. I think he is pretty
fast extending his German knowledge. By the way, in Zürich he
welcomed the people in almost perfect Swiss German: 'Grüezi mitenand,
wie goht's?'.
Already in Zürich it seemed to me as if there were some songs
missing, but I couldn't really tell which ones. Then yesterday night
I suddenly realised: There was no 'Perfect day' and didn't he
play 'The Risen Lord' as well in Heilbronn and Abenberg? Still, I
can't tell if they were replaced with other songs or if they just
were left out ... (another concert needed therefore ;-)) - it's a
pitty anyway, especially for 'The Risen Lord' which I really liked.
Okay, what else: Chris did his usual 'Lady in Red-Walk', which was
very appreciated by the audience and Kristyna got a big applause,
when she started to sing, I think she loved that. And she wasn't
wearing anything yellow - good decision :-)! She also got some
flowers. The concert and the audience was just how it should be, and
my world, which was a bit out of order since the concert in Zürich,
got into its right place back again. Oh yeah, at the very end, there
was this big globe flying above our heads, we know that already from
the last autumns concerts. This was probably possible, because the
concert was this time not open air.
Only too soon the concert was finished and I had to make my long way
back home again. 3 hours of driving is really long if you feel tired,
so I spent the whole time singing which my voice only hardly
survived ... well, you have to make sacrifices, no?
Now I will have to wait until the concert in Felden (Chiemsee) ...
seems to be such a long way to go … 10 loooooooooong days and
nights!!!! Or is there a chance to visit Nörten-Hardenberg? We will
see ... By now I wish Chris, the band and the crew a few nice days
without concerts, I hope they'll find the time to relax a bit.
About Chiemsee: Is there any meeting point in Prien or in Felden
planned? I guess there are a few people from the list coming ...
Finished! Have a great day (yawn),
Ursula
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