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Raoul
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just back from Bochum.It was a great concert,with Russell's voice in top-condition.We all enjoyed the evening very much,Thanks Ron,thanks Russell!!!
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Catweazle
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:12 pm    Post subject: Sparks in Bochum 2012 Reply with quote

I was there last night, too. Fantastic show (though at 85 minutes including encores way too short), Russell's voice in top form and a great audience, very enthusiastic towards the end! I recorded a few videos, they're up on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHERXKATgdc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMEbA9ah2U0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPAiyzmaaDo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCa-bkttAf8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNBEr9k7Ffc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o2kbyDhzZc
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very impressive quality of photography, Catweazle, it looks like their next DVD!

And Russell's voice is astounding, and Ron's musical accompaniment every bit as brilliant as recalled from the preview show. Surely there can be no-one here left who isn't inspired to come along to a show.
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Catweazle
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

allydodd wrote:
Very impressive quality of photography, Catweazle, it looks like their next DVD!

And Russell's voice is astounding, and Ron's musical accompaniment every bit as brilliant as recalled from the preview show. Surely there can be no-one here left who isn't inspired to come along to a show.


Many thanks for your kind words, I tried my best!
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Raoul
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 2:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great videos,thanks for posting!
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Auke Lenstra
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the videos!
It was great to be there

The show was even better than in june in London!
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Sigita
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, those videos... just wow. I am collecting all the videos to one playlist on youtube according to the setlist and there were some that haven't yet been recorded in this tour. Thank you so much for the brilliant quality - you did an amazing job!!!
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Catweazle
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many many thanks Raoul, Auke and Sigita for your nice comments - that makes it all worth while!
(It really can get a bit frustrating to upload something on YT you put some effort into and to receive either no comment at all or some rude guy complaining "why haven't you got any more" etc. But obviously Sparks fans are different - so thanks again!!)
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Douglas McIntyre
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2012/1019/1224325438979.html
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Pim Derks
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great gig last night in Gent, with Ron taking his shirt of during the encores :D

Bought the 10" 2H1M single plus the limited edition Bergman CD. Anyone already been able to record the 10"?
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bryan_davey
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i copied to pc yesterday, and love both tracks, 10 inch is a great sparks product, but imo, picture discs always had a slight background noise, so it would be great if they release this also on mp3 from amazon for example.....
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for posting the videos and interview - great stuff!
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rwolf'68
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Douglas McIntyre wrote:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2012/1019/1224325438979.html


Great find Douglas! love this interview ...... something new is brewing!
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freeke
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Watching the clips above confirms that Russell is in top form right now. Old songs sounded extremely fresh as he injected mid-register crooning and then nailed the high notes with amazing power. I hope they manage to capture some of that spirit on the next release. I´ve been out of the Sparks loop a bit, but after the concert I´m excited again.

Fred
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UnleMud
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi. New here and looking forward to what will be my first Sparks show tomorrow night in Manchester. This might seem like a really dumb question, but this really is my first time, not being a regular concert goer, but what time do you reckon we should show up to be sure of a good spot? Also, which side of the stage do you reckon is best. I'm tempted towards the Ron side for the comedy glares but equally tempted towards the Russell side for straightforward showmanship.

Dan
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chaim
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

freeke wrote:
I saw Sparks last night in Helsinki, my fifth Sparks concert and quite possibly the best so far. Didn´t really know what to expect, but figured no backing band equals stripped down songs knowing Ron´s usual minimalist way of playing.

Surprise, surprise, Ron had a massive sound, the kind of woody piano of Li´l Beethoven layered with strings and This Town-style slapback echo ping-ponging between the speakers.He played like I´ve never heard him play before, fully fleshed out fierce accompaniment with some killer low-end rumble.

Russell was amazing. He pretty much nailed every high note, even the ones where he would usually be straining a bit."This town.." was so close to the original version, both in pitch and timbre, it was scary. With fewer instruments in the mix, Russell took more liberties and varied his voice a lot more than usual. His attempts at speaking Finnish were much appreciated by the crowd.

The new song "Two Hands, One Mouth" was excellent, although hearing it on repeat a dozen times before R&R came on stage was a bit much. Then again, when they closed the concert with the song, everybody knew it.

Beat The Clock and TN1SIH employed sequenced synth backing and sounded a bit out of place. I could have done without the former and would have preferred a more lush, "played" version of the latter. The place was packed and Sparks got a great reception from the audience.

Cheers, Fred Ekelund


Minäkin olin siellä. Ensimmäinen Sparks-keikkani...
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Sigita
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Link found on Sparks Official Facebook page - if you haven't read it, great article: http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/scotland/interview-sparks-gear-up-for-return-to-edinburgh-with-picturehouse-gig-1-2590472
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dinky
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A full house in Manchester. A brilliant reception, applause that went on and on. A performance that defied nature yet again. We are truly in the presence of genius.
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Billy Stevens
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just managed to get my feet unstuck from the Ritz carpet, what a great turnout compared to Frankfurt last week and what a performance, bring on Dublin I can't wait! Kudos to all!
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synsound
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

we returned form Edinburgh yesterday (arrived on friday),
a beautyful city, a great venue and a huge audiance
( well compared to Francfort)

and Ron said with the final applause:

there will be a (Sparks) future!
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