tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post199910059479070796..comments2024-03-27T10:10:22.855+01:00Comments on Amboise Daily Photo: brass band festival 2014Stuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-50172615336979147752014-06-16T16:22:12.214+02:002014-06-16T16:22:12.214+02:00It is so nice to sit out in plaza, listen to the m...It is so nice to sit out in plaza, listen to the music, watch the tourists go by, and maybe have an ice cream.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-31023199337397750692014-06-16T16:21:05.688+02:002014-06-16T16:21:05.688+02:00I would love to come but will have to work out the...I would love to come but will have to work out the logistics. I'm still studying for my French driver's license !Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-78054380330960658022014-06-16T11:11:17.820+02:002014-06-16T11:11:17.820+02:00A fun event no doubt.A fun event no doubt.Stefan Janssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542072508543147268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-85083212186800619362014-06-16T10:55:51.201+02:002014-06-16T10:55:51.201+02:00Hey! Birdland, Weather Report.... great memories.....Hey! Birdland, Weather Report.... great memories... :-)<br />BTW, Stuart, don't forget Jazzin'Cheverny next week (26-29 June)! I hope to see you there !!Thibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788623808410470446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-23912542279745610732014-06-12T08:16:58.697+02:002014-06-12T08:16:58.697+02:00I know what you mean. While that tune was their m...I know what you mean. While that tune was their most publicly successful, it's not really one my favorites of theirs.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-59266873044998230722014-06-12T07:19:42.858+02:002014-06-12T07:19:42.858+02:00Now that tune is going to be in my head all day......Now that tune is going to be in my head all day... ;)wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-51608991598391676242014-06-11T21:41:02.063+02:002014-06-11T21:41:02.063+02:00I should have added to "shock", the word...I should have added to "shock", the word "pleasure" since it was really a nice interpretation of an otherwise quite electric tune originally. It is interesting how a tune, or for that matter a smell or an image, can trigger such strong recollections from so many years ago.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-73247391277151239532014-06-11T21:36:49.430+02:002014-06-11T21:36:49.430+02:00Yes, they're fascinating. And each band seems...Yes, they're fascinating. And each band seems to have so much enthusiasm and joy in their performances.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-71784130770691507662014-06-11T21:35:37.901+02:002014-06-11T21:35:37.901+02:00Yes, the open square is perfect for such events.Yes, the open square is perfect for such events.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-61539431254147561172014-06-11T21:35:10.038+02:002014-06-11T21:35:10.038+02:00On Saturday morning, each band parades into the ma...On Saturday morning, each band parades into the main square for a sample of what's to come. It's very cool.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-42184601805984298412014-06-11T21:34:06.623+02:002014-06-11T21:34:06.623+02:00Yes, a lot of people were sitting under the trees ...Yes, a lot of people were sitting under the trees (out of the photo to the left) and enjoying a nice concert.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-45239947840607617952014-06-11T21:33:10.237+02:002014-06-11T21:33:10.237+02:00That's right, I heard tunes from a very wide v...That's right, I heard tunes from a very wide variety of styles and cultures.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513394224102833095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-40667531999605311232014-06-11T21:22:44.460+02:002014-06-11T21:22:44.460+02:00Well you got over the shock, that's the main t...Well you got over the shock, that's the main thing! :-) I'll always associate brass bands with Great Britain and in particular the Salvation Army around Christmas. Funny how our minds work.cieldequimperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541298876304462514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-2633144806127369772014-06-11T18:37:23.672+02:002014-06-11T18:37:23.672+02:00Beautiful setting and a fun event! I love such fes...Beautiful setting and a fun event! I love such festivals.Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480403752005019620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-23519872185161234702014-06-11T17:42:54.153+02:002014-06-11T17:42:54.153+02:00A beautiful setting for a band!A beautiful setting for a band!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-80522421950297422232014-06-11T17:01:48.079+02:002014-06-11T17:01:48.079+02:00I love brass bands, especially in a parade.. at th...I love brass bands, especially in a parade.. at the Anzac parade a while back I lost count of how many there were AND playing the most surprising tunes, it was fabulous. Your brass band here are splendid in their red waistcoats, you would have been thrilled to here one of your fav tunes Stuart.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-69353602874551049772014-06-11T15:03:27.528+02:002014-06-11T15:03:27.528+02:00how fun and pretty setting to listen to music!how fun and pretty setting to listen to music!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158641455640376104.post-77392757590221991922014-06-11T09:19:11.209+02:002014-06-11T09:19:11.209+02:00I think it's wonderful that brass bands still ...I think it's wonderful that brass bands still attract so many players and I guess one of the secrets is to adapt any music! Great photos.Loire Daily Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716550472652855867noreply@blogger.com