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[darthlaker]

Hi Guys,

This sounds like a fun event to go to!

SORRY< POST HEADER SHOULD READ SAT SEP 17TH!!!!

Please let me know if you are interested and I will arrange tickets....

http://www.aso.com.a.../space-classics

Stand by for action as the ASO launch you on a journey to infinity and beyond with favourite classics such as Holst’s The Planets and the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Orchestra takes off with John Williams’ music from Superman, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, plus music that boldly goes where no music has gone before with Jerry Goldsmith’s theme from Star Trek. By arrangement with Raymond Gubbay Ltd.
Also - see all your favourite space characters in the foyer before the performances!
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Program

Strauss; Also Sprach Zarathustra </SPAN>
Williams; Star Wars: Main Title
Williams; Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Williams; The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial March; Yoda’s Theme
Strauss; Blue Danube Waltz
Holst; The Planets: Mercury
Williams; Return of the Jedi: Jabba the Hutt; Forest Battle
Williams; E.T: Theme/End Title

Holst; The Planets: Mars
Williams; Attack of the Clones: Across the Stars
Williams; The Phantom Menace: Duel of the Fates
Goldsmith; Star Trek: Intro (arr. Inglis); Motion Picture Theme
Holst; The Planets: Jupiter </SPAN>
Gray; Thunderbirds: Thunderbirds are Go March
Williams; Superman March

Edited by darthlaker, 05 August 2011 - 11:21 AM.

[Benje]

darthlaker

I believe we are already going - not sure which night.

These used to be held at Festival Theatre. Not sure if the theatre is being used for something, eg 'wicked', hence the use of the Ent Cent. I'll check and see if we are going on the Sat night.

Benje

[frankn]

I'm in for two tickets, thankyou F

[pdot]

They are playing the Thunderbirds theme, I'm in!
1 ticket for me please, ms.pac not so interested.
Now, is it Sat 17 Sept or Fri 16th??

Edited by pdot, 04 August 2011 - 09:55 PM.
updated ticket nos.

[darthlaker]

F.A.B. frankn and pdot!

[Benje]

pdot

I have 'The Thunderbirds' on blu-ray (I think)! I will check.

Benje (currently thinking about Tin Tin)

[Benje]

darthlaker

we are already going on the Saturday night. See you there.

Pdot - I have the thunderbirds dvd (not blu-ray). Quite good, two movies.

Benje

[Benje]

Frankn, Pdot (and darthlaker)

I have a NAXOS dvd-a of The Planets (44.1/24 bit) which also has dts and dolby. It is 5.1 channel only. If you would like to borrow it pre concert, let me know (dartlaker, I checked the set-up and it said 2-channel 44.1/24 bit as well. Didn't see that earlier, so I selected it. The disc told me to set the dvd-player to 2-channel output! I thought that was just GOLD. LOL).

I also have a hybrid SACD of The Planets (Bruckner version?). And, a hybrid SACD (Telarc) of Cincinatti Orchestra doing Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Plus The Thunderbirds dvd of the two movies. (hybrid sacd's have multi-channel and stereo sacd tracks as well as a standard cd track).

Let me know if you are interested. See you at the performance.

Benje

edit

also have a Strauss 'Also Sprach Zarathrusta' in 2 channel dvd-a (not sure if it is 96/24 or 192/24 flac). Darthlaker has this also.

Edited by Benje, 05 August 2011 - 10:41 AM.
spelling plus edit

[Lazz]

Mark I take it you are going on the Saturday the 17th and which tickets are you purchasing, there are 3 different prices. Leon.

[Stump]

Hey Mark
Put me down for 1 Ticket.Get in early for good position.
A
Adult
$81.50

[darthlaker]

lazz,

sorry, yes, sat sep 17th......

and i will be going for the $81.50 tickets.

i will book tickets friday next week...

cheers

[LHC]

Already purchased tickets for the Sat show for me and my kids. Will see everyone there. Anyone dressing up for the occasion?

[darthlaker]

Good to hear you are coming along LHC.....

Hmmmmm.........dressing up, hey?

Tempting.......not sure if the sound would be quite the same wearing my trusty old Darth helmet.......

But then I could always Use The Force to get them to play a song again.....!

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[JA]

Hi Guys,

This sounds like a fun event to go to!

SORRY< POST HEADER SHOULD READ SAT SEP 17TH!!!!

Please let me know if you are interested and I will arrange tickets....

http://www.aso.com.a.../space-classics

Stand by for action as the ASO launch you on a journey to infinity and beyond with favourite classics such as Holst’s The Planets and the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Orchestra takes off with John Williams’ music from Superman, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, plus music that boldly goes where no music has gone before with Jerry Goldsmith’s theme from Star Trek. By arrangement with Raymond Gubbay Ltd.
Also - see all your favourite space characters in the foyer before the performances!
------------------------------
Program

Strauss; Also Sprach Zarathustra </SPAN>
Williams; Star Wars: Main Title
Williams; Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Williams; The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial March; Yoda’s Theme
Strauss; Blue Danube Waltz
Holst; The Planets: Mercury
Williams; Return of the Jedi: Jabba the Hutt; Forest Battle
Williams; E.T: Theme/End Title

Holst; The Planets: Mars
Williams; Attack of the Clones: Across the Stars
Williams; The Phantom Menace: Duel of the Fates
Goldsmith; Star Trek: Intro (arr. Inglis); Motion Picture Theme
Holst; The Planets: Jupiter </SPAN>
Gray; Thunderbirds: Thunderbirds are Go March
Williams; Superman March

Thanks for posting DL.

It sounds like a wonderful event. I have edited the thread title to Sep 17 in line with your concerns about correcting the date.

Best
JA

[darthlaker]

Thanks JA, May The Force Be With You - Live Long and Prosper and all that....

[Lazz]

Hi Mark , you can put me down for 1 adult 2 children.Thx Lazz.

[darthlaker]

Hi Lazz,

Will do mate. Cheers

[Lazz]

Hello Mark put me down for 1 more adult ticket, the wife want's to come along also. And speaking to friends who play in the orchestra and apparently the concert is very popular and tickets are selling out very quickly. Regards Lazz.

[darthlaker]

Hi Lazz,

Ok, will do mate. I will be buying all tickets on Friday.....

Cheers

[Stump]

Good to hear you are coming along LHC.....

Hmmmmm.........dressing up, hey?

Tempting.......not sure if the sound would be quite the same wearing my trusty old Darth helmet.......

But then I could always Use The Force to get them to play a song again.....!

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Do It Mark!!!!!!!!


COMPETITION* Come dressed as your favourite space character for your chance to win a copy of the complete Star Wars Saga on blu-ray. Released in September!
(9 Disc Box Set) Star Wars: The Complete Blu-ray Saga will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation.

[darthlaker]

Or pehaps I could go as another "spaced out" character alter ego of mine......?

YEA, BABY!

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[Stump]

Which one is you????(hehe)

[darthlaker]

hi guys,

reminder that this event is on at 630pm on sat 17th sep.

i still have some guys' tickets.

meet you out the front of the entertainment centre at 6pm.......

looking forward to this one!

[Benje]

This just in from the ASO....

[FONT="]UNLEASH YOUR INNER JEDI - COME DRESSED UP FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!*[/FONT][FONT="]
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[FONT="]Join in the fun and come dressed as your favourite space character to the ASO’s Space Classics concerts on Friday 16 September and Saturday 17 September.
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[FONT="]You will have the chance to win a copy of the complete Star Wars Saga on blu-ray. Released in September![/FONT][FONT="]

(9 Disc Box Set) Star Wars: The Complete Blu-ray Saga will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation.
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[FONT="]Simply have your photo taken on the night by ASO's professional photographer or take your own photo and either:
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[FONT="]Email it to: competition@aso.com.au[/FONT]
[FONT="]OR[/FONT]
[FONT="]Upload it to our facebook site with your comments about the show at http://www.facebook....mphonyorchestra

The blu-ray set of Star Wars is a good prize. Perhaps we will see DL in an alter ego, perhaps 'K-Obe One Konobi'..
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[darthlaker]

LOL Benje.....!

Or perhaps as Darth Powers?

Never Underestimate the Power of The Mojo....., baby!

[darthlaker]

NEWSFLASH:

Beware: I will be dressing "up" for the occasion!

[Darryl]

As a flight attendant?

[darthlaker]

Chicken, Beef or Me?



All I can say is that I will be a "Captain" and my date will be a "Lieutenant".......

[Benje]

well, as it isn't Hans Solo and Chewbacker (Chewie), it must be a couple of uniformed guys from the death star.... Boo, Hiss

Going as a wookie would be cool - I just wouldn't be able to hear the music though. And, the forecast is for hot weather.

[darthlaker]

Not going as uniformed guards Benje.......keep guessing.....!

[Benje]

okay then. I will have to think of some of the other music being played.

Beam me up Scotty!

[darthlaker]

May you live long and prosper!

[emesbee]

Spock? (Too tall for R2D2.)

[Benje]

Captain Kirk, and Leiutenant URoo (sp?)

It was an excellent evening.

Benje

[Stump]

Had a enjoyable evening with nice sound and company.Had great seats centre behind the mixing desk.Few drinks and nibbles after the show...

(Family Shot Mark his parents and girlfriend!!)

[Lazz]

I concur with Stump, company was great and the ASO as usual were fantastic. The show seemed to go by far too quickly.Cheers Lazz.
P.S. I think Mark may have discovered the next actress to fill the shoes of Lieutenant Uhura. LOL.

[pdot]

Here is my shot of Cpt. Darthlaker Kirk and his communications officer Lt. Ooroo Uhuru
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Great concert. Really exciting to hear live the movie music one knows well.
I think John Williams borrowed a lot from Holst's "Mars - Bringer of War" when he wrote some of the star wars music. Is that considered a tribute in composer circles?

[darthlaker]

Cool pix pdot, thanks!

I think Williams also borrowed a lot from Wagner - leif motif for each characters in particular......

What a great concert....it flew by at warp speed!

Was also great catching up with Pdot, Lazz, Frankn and Stump at the cozy Suzy Wong's bar near the venue....

Here's a pic of us having some drinks in their very cozy cellar....some nice tunes from the band upstairs filtered down to the cellar and provided some nice background music...

Acoustics in the cellar were very good unfortunately the band was not downstairs at the time but there were some instruments there so will have to go back again sometime....

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[Benje]

DL

that looks like the sort of place you would go to arrange a trip to Alderonn on a Millenium Falcon (or something like that).

We went home and saw the last quarter of the footy, then played some Holst/Blue Danube/Thunderbirds.

By the way, there is some fool standing next to the conductor's podium in Stump's shot of the orchestra and crowd - there would be some reflective light from the skull I think...

ps full marks for the costumes DL - elegant and not overstated.

pps, we were fortunate to be perhaps 15 feet from the conductor, and so had great imaging of the orchestra, and an immediate feedback from the briefest of violin strokes to a strong stroke to the occassional 'pluck' of a string or two. I have been an ASO subscriber for many years, and view the Ent Cent Concert Hall with suspicion (versus Festival Theatre, the normal venue). The performance on Saturday night was one of my favourites, and exceeded all of my expectations. Less suspicion next time for the venue.

Edited by Benje, 19 September 2011 - 01:40 PM.

[emesbee]

Good to hear everyone had a good time. Great costumes, Mark. Makes you look like entrants in the City to Bay fun run!

[darthlaker]

Yes, Benje, it looks like the Cantina! Never thought of that.....no sign of Greedo, Stormies or Han or Chewie though.....

You are lucky you had such a great spot! I'll have to get in earlier next time......

emesbee, yes, we could have done the City to Bay....although with Lt. Ooroo Uhuru's boots it would have required more warp speed!

[Benje]

DL

we were looking forward to that funky 'cantina' music piece on the night, but it wasn't in the performance (it is in the eric kunzel space fantasy sacd). I reckon stump might have been in that cantina .

re 'the spot' - you need to subscribe to get those. We normally pick about 4 things for the year that we want to see. That gives us a discount ticket, good seats and ensures we see/hear things we are interested in. I'll let you know when we get the next subscription advice. Of course, we know we have a need for two tickets.....

Ouh Roo for now.

Benje

[darthlaker]

Would have been great if they played the Cantina music the other night.....

Thanks for the info. on "the spot"...very interested...

Kirk Out.

Cheers

DarthKirkLaker

[mattjtaylor2809]

Nice Pictures guys...