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Post by yoko71 on Sept 8, 2009 10:17:42 GMT -5
Share your Reading stuff. (Calendar credit Shaquille and UTC committee)
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 5:35:04 GMT -5
I will write a review later, but for now here's my horrible video of "AOMM" & a little "Mad" from last night: I borrowed a little digital camera so I could videotape and it's not a very good camera. Security made me stop taping.
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 6:02:17 GMT -5
And here's part of "Beggin":
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Post by Anita on Sept 9, 2009 7:06:34 GMT -5
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 9:58:18 GMT -5
Well, yesterday was partly good and partly bad. I have not slept in two days so I’m gonna forget stuff.
I arrived at the venue around 1:30 or so. Had to ask around about where to park. Not liking Reading already. There were security and barricades at the front corner, but the fans were gathered across the street. WTF? Found out they had to keep the sidewalk clear whenever they could. So if none of the Idols were out, we had to go across the street (the “street” was rocks and a train track WTF?). Very strange setup, but this venue is in DOWNTOWN Reading. At the rear of the venue the buses were lined up on the side of the street, but not the Idol buses. Those two buses arrived shortly after I did. They backed up right on the other side of the fence by the sidewalk. There were bushes all along that fence except for one spot so some of us gathered there. Turned out to be right at the door to the girls’ bus. Allison & Megan got off and said Hello. Security came over and told us to “get out of the bushes” so we had to go back across the street. Or rather, we stood on the rocks by the train track. I passed out Anoop gear and talked to lots of people. Met Kerry, who is a Danny fan. She just came to meet whomever she could before going to work. Around 3pm (I think) Danny came out so we went over to the barricade. I videotaped and took pics. He looked skinny! I don’t remember him being that skinny in Philly but I didn’t really see him much in Philly cuz Anoop was out at the same time.
Then I see Aaron walking down the sidewalk towards us. I said “AARON! I have buttons for you!” I gave him a hug and then the baggie of yellow “MFB Show” buttons. He loved them. He put one on and I took a picture. He said he’ll have the whole band wear them tonight. He was so sweet! I FLOVE AARON! A few other people got pics with Aaron before he went back inside.
Kerry left, but my friend Kasia arrived. She’s a Blake Lewis fan and did not watch this year so she didn’t know who any of them were. Then Joyce arrived and we all talked to whoever was near us. Idol fans are nice for the most part. Then my Elliott Yamin friend Carol arrived. Then Matt came out so we went to the barricade again. I had a little sign that said “MANOOP bromance” and had pics of Matt & Anoop with hearts. Matt laughed and autographed it. I got Matt saying he loves Noopy on video. Lots of pics of Matty G! He was looking good! He had tweeted that he was sick but he told us he was feeling better today than yesterday. And of course he had to flirt! No way a little sickness was gonna keep Matty G from the girls! While he was out Scott and his mom came out too. Scott is way skinny! SOMEBODY FEED THESE PEOPLE!!!! Cheeseburgers and fries!! Then Michael came out too. I videotaped Michael but not Scott. Got hugs from Michael and Scott. Someone asked Scott where his brother was and he said Tokyo. When all three were done, we had to go back across the street. I was getting really tired of that! Ricky came out so I went over and asked him if he knew if Anoop was coming out. In his fabulous accent he said “I really don’t know. He has press in three minutes and then sound check.”
Okay now it’s almost 5 and we figure nobody else is coming out. Then Megan appears. She has no makeup on but looks beautiful! She was wearing an “MFB Show” button. I videotaped her and took pics. Her biggest fan was there – Drew. This was his 10th show! She asked him what his last name was so I knew she would get him BS passes. When we saw him later inside (he was in our section) he said she got him passes for Wilkes-Barre tonight. Oh, and during her set she said, ”Hi Drew” to him. He was a little bit happy. Anyway, nobody else came out after that. I was depressed that I did not get to see Anoop!!!!! My epic day suddenly felt like crap.
More later……
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Post by yoko71 on Sept 9, 2009 10:25:29 GMT -5
I will write a review later, but for now here's my horrible video of "AOMM" & a little "Mad" from last night: I borrowed a little digital camera so I could videotape and it's not a very good camera. Security made me stop taping. I do wonder if he was ill, had some kind of pain, or plain hangover. He usually moves around a bit after he takes the mic off the stand, but this vid shows he just stood there still. Then during the banter, at least lately, he typically walks the stage up and down and lef and right, But last night he just stood there while he talked. This looks to me very different from what I'm used to seeing in all my scientific (read: overanalysis?) analysis of other yt vids...
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 11:24:07 GMT -5
I'm gonna say he was hungover.
If I didn't have this stupid job I would have uploaded everything already!
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Post by yoko71 on Sept 9, 2009 11:36:10 GMT -5
If he was hangover, then we have chrismelly to blame! Haha.
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 12:49:28 GMT -5
If he was hangover, then we have chrismelly to blame! Haha. Oh you know it! Thanks Melly! I'm gonna smack him!
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Post by yoko71 on Sept 9, 2009 12:55:20 GMT -5
Kary's MFB buttons worn by everyone!
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Post by yoko71 on Sept 9, 2009 13:10:41 GMT -5
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 14:10:50 GMT -5
So at 5 the radio station FM97 was having a “block party”. You had a chance to win BS passes if you had a homemade sign. I gave Joyce one of my Anoop signs and we went over to the FM97 van at the front of the venue. It was stupid. The DJ barely spoke to us……there was no party! They were selling hot dogs and drinks. I put Anoop postcards and business cards on their table. He said they weren’t choosing the best sign, they were gonna just choose one at random. Some of the signs were very creative! He made us hold those signs for an hour an a half! People would yell out random Idols’ names so Joyce and I yelled “ANOOOOOOOOP” sometimes. The DJ said he liked this little Anoop fan club right here. BUT he picked an Adam fan for the BS passes of course. I do not want to CM FM97. What a waste of time, and I was starving! We went to eat very quickly and then got into the arena just in time for the video stuff to begin.
The band walked out onstage in their pretty suits wearing my yellow MFB Show buttons! THANKS AARON!! Joyce & I held up our MFB signs. Tim saw us first and pointed so the others saw us. They all waved or pointed I think. Aaron acknowledged us from the other side of the stage. We jumped up & down. I love this band!
First up is Michael. I loved him. He sounded great, he had good stage presence, he smiled, he engaged the audience. He actually makes eye contact with individuals. And we all know how sweet he is. Yep, I’d go see him again. Next was Megan. Um…..she looked beautiful! And she said “Hi Drew” to her biggest fan. Moving on…….. Next was Scott. He’s not really my cup of tea. He sounds good, plays the piano good. Next was Lil. She was better than on AI. She was dancing and trying to get us to dance. I was. (Well, I was already on my feet for Michael) But I knew who was next so I didn’t get into Lil as much as I probably would have if she wasn’t before ANOOP. I just kept thinking “I wonder if he’s under the stage yet.” and “I wonder if he’s dancing to Single Ladies down there.” During Lil, I told Joyce she better not speak to me or touch me while Anoop is onstage! DO NOT DISTURB!
*sigh* Anoop rose up from the floor like Jesus on Easter. I’m sorry, is that sacrilegious? I think I was holding my breath. The sound was not great from my seat, it was actually too loud as I was right under some speakers, but his voice was still amazing. His hair looks darker in person. He wore the jeans this time. He didn’t smile. Ever. I knew something was wrong right away. After AOMM the crowd did the “ANOOOOOOOOP” sound like booing and he said a few words then went into “Mad”. He didn’t move around much, but his voice was beautiful. It was definitely an “off” day. Security made me stop videotaping in the middle of “Mad”. Crap! I couldn’t hide in 2nd row. Somewhere in there Joyce threw the panties onstage. I didn’t see the throw but I saw him see a pair laying on the stage. He scorned them like a boss as usual. For “My Prerogative” he showed a little more energy. The crowd got into it more too. The UNF’s were not as big but I still got preggers. TWINS! A lot of the crowd was on its feet. Then he was gone. Just like that. Nooooooooooo come baaaaaaaaaack!!!!! I’m having withdrawal symptoms already!
Next was Matt. He banished my separation anxiety somewhat. “Hard To Handle” was great! So were his tight pants! Go Matty G! And little Matty. By the way, the panties were still onstage. I don’t think he saw them tho. Then he went to the piano. Wow! Dude has skills! I’m not fond of the song “You Found Me” but Matt sounds and plays great on it. I was really impressed with Matt. He was not this relaxed on the-stupid-show-that-shall-not-be-named. And then he was gone too. WTF? Why do all the good ones leave too early?! Thank God the medley was next. Megan came out wearing one of my bright yellow MFB buttons on her pretty b&w dress. LOL! Yeah yeah yeah, hurry up and get to the “Beggin” part. When Michael came out, he walked by the panties and picked them up. He twirled them around and threw them. Note to Michael: Could you please teach that to Anoop? Drum roll please……..it’s time for “Beggin”!!! I videotaped a little of this. Anoop looks hella fine in that suit! And he was right on our corner! More babies!! I think my whole section, and the two next to us, is preggers now. Even the guys who liked Megan. Sadly I was on the side so I could not get pics of Anoop when they all lined up at the front. But damn that song kills me!! I want to CM it!
Intermission. I stood in line for the bathroom for the whole intermission while talking to Yoko on the phone.
More later……….
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Post by dazzleme18 on Sept 9, 2009 14:22:38 GMT -5
thanks for the awesome recap. I'm loving it! I'm sorry Anoop had an off day. 50 cities in 6 weeks, hard on our as Yoko calls him "diva bb". haha
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Post by Anita on Sept 9, 2009 17:14:08 GMT -5
Love your recap Kary! It's a shame Anoop didn't come out to barricades and was having a bad day, but glad you still got to see him from the 2nd row!
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 17:40:23 GMT -5
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 17:41:36 GMT -5
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 17:42:33 GMT -5
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Post by daisykary on Sept 9, 2009 17:43:25 GMT -5
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Post by sj1 on Sept 9, 2009 21:09:20 GMT -5
The review & pics are wonderful, thanks daisykary!
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Post by sajah14 on Sept 9, 2009 21:34:59 GMT -5
thanks alot Kary! those recaps(vids&pics) made me happy..ANOOP ROCKS!
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Post by sj1 on Sept 10, 2009 4:17:27 GMT -5
MP (partial)
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Post by sj1 on Sept 10, 2009 4:21:24 GMT -5
MAD (partial)
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Post by sj1 on Sept 10, 2009 4:24:54 GMT -5
DSB (partial)
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Post by sj1 on Sept 10, 2009 4:32:24 GMT -5
DSB
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Post by daisykary on Sept 10, 2009 8:47:10 GMT -5
The rest of my pics are here: tinypic.com/a/1apvq/3 I got some great pics of Danny, Matt, Michael, Scott, and Megan.
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Post by brooklyn on Sept 10, 2009 15:02:30 GMT -5
I love your recaps. U'r so lucky you got to see him twice. So which one is your favorite then, Philly or Reading?
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Post by brooklyn on Sept 10, 2009 15:06:16 GMT -5
The rest of my pics are here: tinypic.com/a/1apvq/3 I got some great pics of Danny, Matt, Michael, Scott, and Megan. I noticed Megan is wearin' that pendant/key holder with "♥Anoop" on it...haha! (hmmm...I'll have one of that next week...) lmao
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Post by daisykary on Sept 10, 2009 15:55:25 GMT -5
I love your recaps. U'r so lucky you got to see him twice. So which one is your favorite then, Philly or Reading? Definitely PHILLY! I was with all my girls and Anoop came out and talked to us. But I did not go to the concert in Philly. I did not get to meet Anoop in Reading so that place sucked! LOL! But I did get to see him perform, but he was sick.
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Post by daisykary on Sept 10, 2009 19:52:37 GMT -5
Matt admits the bromance:
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Post by sj1 on Sept 10, 2009 22:53:09 GMT -5
AOMM
MAD
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