Originally posted by Caliban
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The Gould family still huddled together round the box?
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Yes I have told them Sir Paul is coming.........I know a man who knows......
The Gould family still huddled together round the box?
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Originally posted by antongould View PostYes I have told them Sir Paul is coming.........I know a man who knows......
Was there a big synch problem at the start of 'Jude'?
His voice is shot, poor old fella ...
Plus I always think it's a pretty inane song, don't like the mindless anthemic la-la-la chanting..."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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Completely - while Paul Simon - slightly older was I hear awesome at Hyde Park........Comment
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He dyes his hair - and his voice is ageing - I think he should try singing Hey Jude a third lower - and why Hey Jude for the Olympics?Originally posted by antongould View PostComment
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The lighting of the cauldron was superbly well done. Highly original and effective.
A shame about PMcC, though. A false start, and then a voice that's years past its best. An embarrassing damp squib.Comment
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QuiteOriginally posted by DublinJimbo View Post"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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I haven't seen that Caliban but I will check it out.Originally posted by Caliban View Post
Did you ever see Jez Butterworth's amazing play 'Jerusalem' with Mark Rylance, Lat?
It inhabits much of the same territory, dazzling, touching, funny.
If not, and it's on again, I think you'd love it.
The lighting of the cauldron was superbly well done. Highly original and effective. A shame about PMcC, though. A false start, and then a voice that's years past its best. An embarrassing damp squib.
I am surprised no one else has had these thoughts.
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Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony
Inclusive
Impressive
InspiringComment
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The thing that really pleased me was that in the historical section they especially remembered the NHS.Originally posted by Resurrection Man View Post
The other pleasing moment was seeing where my public sector job went. It was the 204th orange firework. I recognised it immediately.Comment
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I have, see #471Originally posted by Lateralthinking1 View Post
I am surprised no one else has had these thoughts.
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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The cauldron was an amazing feat of engineering.
Ceremony should have ended with the fireworks. Macca proved he's well past his sell by date at the Jubbly Concert.
But, a good night was had by all. Who on earth designed the Team GB kit?Comment
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Quite.Originally posted by Caliban View PostI have, see #471
Anna - Team GB had an austerity kit donated by Barry Manilow. Have a very good night's sleep. I'm signing off too.
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Composed 1896 by by Greek opera composer Spyridon Samaras.Originally posted by Caliban View Post
PS: what the heck is this turgid Olympic anthem?! Never heard it before. Sounds like John Williams channeling Liszt
Night all.Comment
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Agreed on all points. Was the kit designed by Stella?Originally posted by Anna View Post
One other query. Did the commentator say Evelyn Glennie had been "profoundly deaf since birth". If so, isn't that incorrect?Comment
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