A night at the LOTR Symphony *LOTS OF PICS*

Spoon1 · 30th November 2003, 05:10

OK, so first up the warning...

The camera was bought only hours before this happened and it's my first digital camera so you'll have to excuse any shitty photos. Some were taken without a flash (inside) and I didn't have much joy there.

NOTE: Some of the following pics are links to the original, bigger images.

---

Intro:

Ok, so we knew the LOTR Symphony was on but we hadn't bought tickets because they were too damn much. So anyway - we had blown the joint budget earlier in the day on a Canon PowerShot A80 because, well, we didn't have a decent camera, let alone a digital one and then we heard the news...

HALF PRICE TICKETS.

We were already over at illuzion and BASTARDS' place to have some sausies and a perve at the shenanigans, so we got Mistress_S to line up for some tickets.

We managed to secure 3 A Reserve seats for Myself, Mistress_S and illuzion and then proceded to eat our Sizzlers in bread (classy!).

Luckily I had dressed up and shaved before leaving home and was ready to show some style with a snazzy recent haircut to boot...

I left the camera at illy's place because I didn't think they'd be allowed but after seeing all the flashs going off during the first 2 movements (mainly at the start/end) I decided to rush back and grab it.

So here's the return after the intermission.

To backtrack a bit, before the show got underway, Peter Jackson took his seat to tumultuous applause. He was sitting above us, so we didn't really get to see him.

After the intermission the same kind of neck-craning took place...

The execution of the symphony was very well done, although the male choir for the Khazadum section needed more mikes - they were way too quiet.

There were 3 big screens behind the orchestra which every now and then would bring up and scroll/fade etc over (appropriately chosen) sketchs done for the movies (by the design team).

The choir was located above and behind the orchestra, masked by black netting.

Here's a picture of Howard Shore in action (clickable).

After the final notes were played the audience got to their feet...

...to give a standing ovation (note the map of Middle Earth on the screens).

People stayed standing and clapping for the next... shit, 10 minutes or so? During this time people went off and came back etc and flowers were given.

But wait, the flowers-giver is blocking someone, a singer that sang up and to our right so yet again, we were hidden from the star that was...

...VIGGO!

The crowd went crazy-go-nuts when he took the stage.

Smile, Viggo...

Howard Shore then came back again to wave his hands threateningly at the orchestra and guest singers. Viggo took umbrage and decided to steal Howard's wallet as retribution...

"You dropped something Howard!"

"Hmm, I can't see anything down here..."

"Keeeeeep lookin'."

Singers and Howard went off but Howard came back because he'd forgotten to give the choir props.

"Sorry guys! You can have my box of porn. I left it out back, it's about thiiiis big."

Spoon1 · 30th November 2003, 05:10

Thus ended the symphony but a quick look up revealed Sir Ian erect and happy to be.

No, I'm not shitting you, that's really Sir Ian McKellen!

Ok, so those shots sucked shit.

Well, the star spotting was just beginning so there was plenty of time for better shots, as everyone piled out to form a throng...

The first to leave was John Rhys Davies and I was there, on the spot, as he exited the elevator. He turned and waved to the crowd and I took my shot... just as he turned back.

Oh well - here's a pic of his bald spot.

We were all outside by this time and cars were lined up to whisk the big names away, but they didn't bloody leave! Richard Taylor did but we didn't get any of him because he says "years" funny...

Ok, we sucked at getting those pics as well - but we saw him, honest!

After we finally gave up waiting and returned to illy's place, we had a perve from the balcony but nothing much seemed to happen, although Mistress_S and BASTARDS saw some more Fords leaving from the side, so perhaps they were sneaking them out.

Finally we left but on the way home we decided we'd drive through the carpark... Just in case. Who should be outside giving autographs before he gets into his car? Why, Howard Shore of course.

That photo was taken by Mistress_S while I hastily rummaged around the car looking for a pen. I finally found one and rushed over to get a signature only to watch him close his door and start to drive off.

But! Obviously my maniacal run towards him in shorts and t-shirt had assuaged any concerns as to my dubiousness and he got his driver to stop, wound down the window and signed my program.

Yus!

Howard Shore - you are the man! You've got to respect his musical talent but he's a nice guy as well.

A very enjoyable evening and a nice hype up for Monday and the premiere. Goooooooo Wellington!

DigitalDroppings · 30th November 2003, 08:56

BAH

^^ that signed program might be worth something in about 20 years time.

BathTub · 30th November 2003, 08:58

haha, great stuff. I really would have liked to have gone to that, damn job.

[BT]Monza · 30th November 2003, 11:43

Very jelous I am.

Good effort on the signed programme.

Cheesey · 30th November 2003, 11:49

Nice pics! I wish I was there

Damn wellingtonians get all the action.

The Edge · 30th November 2003, 12:22

Veeeeery slow to load on dialup...but good photos! Looks like it was a good night...well done

xor · 30th November 2003, 12:32

LOL
I am mocking your useless pics
*mocks*

Thank you, i've finished

P-Money · 30th November 2003, 12:33

Bit of eye strain involved with trying to see Sir Ian, but otherwise great pics! Sounds like you had an awesome night,

DVD_Freak · 30th November 2003, 20:24

Howard Shore was in Sounds Lambton Quay today signing cds. There was a huge crowd and I had to wait about 1Hr 20mins but in the end he signed my Two Towers limited editon cd case and the cover of my Return of The King soundtrack.

Also saw David Wenham walking down Courtenay Place.

And a few people dressed in cloaks and stuff.

MoP · 30th November 2003, 21:24

Goddamn... the inside of the Welli town hall looks *exactly* like the inside of the Chch town hall....

Except we now have a huge fuck-off sized pipe organ.

Foggerty · 1st December 2003, 02:16

Quote:

Originally posted by MoP
Goddamn... the inside of the Welli town hall looks *exactly* like the inside of the Chch town hall....

Except we now have a huge fuck-off sized pipe organ.

Erm, that's the Michael Fowler Center, not the town hall

(And our town hall has had a huge fuck-off sized pipe organ for quite some time

)

Spoon1 · 1st December 2003, 11:14

Quote:

Originally posted by DVD_Freak
Howard Shore was in Sounds Lambton Quay today signing cds. There was a huge crowd and I had to wait about 1Hr 20mins but in the end he signed my Two Towers limited editon cd case and the cover of my Return of The King soundtrack.

Also saw David Wenham walking down Courtenay Place.

And a few people dressed in cloaks and stuff.

You might've seen my partner as well, she was in the line also - got a CD signed.

Kryten · 1st December 2003, 11:38

So my wife tells me this morning that a friend of ours was/is in the orchestra (trumpet) - THIS MORNING she tells me this (having known for ages). Sheesh, some people just don't know what's important any more.

FULLCYCLE · 1st December 2003, 11:51

nice one spoon1

Mabd · 1st December 2003, 14:26

You're my style guru, Spoon0r. A night at the symphony in shorts is just tops.

Spoon1 · 2nd December 2003, 13:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Mabd
You're my style guru, Spoon0r. A night at the symphony in shorts is just tops.

Cher cher bro, just paying homage to the great man himself, who disgustingly wore trousers apparently...

Lightspeed · 2nd December 2003, 14:04

Where's Liv?

Mabd · 2nd December 2003, 14:33

Bah, what a sellout. Obviously getting too full of himself. Time to poppy him.

[BT]Monza · 16th April 2009, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by [BT]Monza

Very jealous I am.

Good effort on the signed programme.

Went to the London Philharmonic Orchestra playing LOTR:FOTR last night at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They had the movie playing on the big screen as per normal, with the Orchestra playing the music (the dialogue and sound effects again as per normal via speakers). Very unique experience, will post pics and mini write up when I get a chance.

IceFox · 16th April 2009, 09:02

Am I retarded? Because I don't see any pics D=

StN · 16th April 2009, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceFox

Am I retarded? Because I don't see any pics D=

5 1/2 years is a long time.

jb · 16th April 2009, 09:22

no pics in FF and little red squares in IE.

Pleb'a · 16th April 2009, 09:31

lrn2hostimages

orpheus · 16th April 2009, 09:40

its a 5 year old thread guys - the pics are probably long gone

dylan · 16th April 2009, 09:51

wtf, where is the internet complaints dept, i can't see any pics???

DeskJet · 16th April 2009, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylan

wtf, where is the internet complaints dept, i can't see any pics???

or the post above yours either apparently

Trigger · 16th April 2009, 10:18

whar r teh pixs?

dylan · 16th April 2009, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeskJet

or the post above yours either apparently

I know right, that's what I'm saying, I can't see the pics? So do you have the phone number for the internet complaints dept? Cause I'm sick of paying for this shit service

creamcheese · 16th April 2009, 10:36

POIDH

Mokoro · 16th April 2009, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceFox

Am I retarded?

YEP! =D~

Spoon1 · 16th April 2009, 12:41

Hey guys, what's going on in here?

Nine_of_Hearts · 16th April 2009, 12:50

I don't know what you guys are whining about, the pics display fine for me

Awesome pics Spoon1, well done

caffiend · 16th April 2009, 13:22

I particularly like the composition, the way the red x is centred perfectly in every single frame. Many pro-photographers would kill to be able to get such consistent symmetry.

Rince · 16th April 2009, 13:29

my first thought was "fucking Spoon - screwed up the links..... typical". Second thought was "illy is back in Wellington??!?!?!? (sweet), but flatting with BAZ.... (not-so-sweet)"

IceFox · 16th April 2009, 14:07

lol 2003 my bad =P

crocos · 16th April 2009, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by creamcheese

POIDH

IDH

?>Superman · 16th April 2009, 15:10

Guest appearance by Mabd, this thread has it all.

Caesar · 16th April 2009, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoon1

Hey guys, what's going on in here?

/insert pic of The Rock with that cheesy grin on his face.

Nine_of_Hearts · 16th April 2009, 23:23

people keep referring to that pic, but I've never seen it. It doesn't seem to display for me...

30th November 2003, 05:10	#1
Spoon1 Mmm... Sacrilicious	A night at the LOTR Symphony LOTS OF PICS OK, so first up the warning... The camera was bought only hours before this happened and it's my first digital camera so you'll have to excuse any shitty photos. Some were taken without a flash (inside) and I didn't have much joy there. NOTE: Some of the following pics are links to the original, bigger images. --- Intro: Ok, so we knew the LOTR Symphony was on but we hadn't bought tickets because they were too damn much. So anyway - we had blown the joint budget earlier in the day on a Canon PowerShot A80 because, well, we didn't have a decent camera, let alone a digital one and then we heard the news... HALF PRICE TICKETS. We were already over at illuzion and BASTARDS' place to have some sausies and a perve at the shenanigans, so we got Mistress_S to line up for some tickets. We managed to secure 3 A Reserve seats for Myself, Mistress_S and illuzion and then proceded to eat our Sizzlers in bread (classy!). Luckily I had dressed up and shaved before leaving home and was ready to show some style with a snazzy recent haircut to boot... I left the camera at illy's place because I didn't think they'd be allowed but after seeing all the flashs going off during the first 2 movements (mainly at the start/end) I decided to rush back and grab it. So here's the return after the intermission. To backtrack a bit, before the show got underway, Peter Jackson took his seat to tumultuous applause. He was sitting above us, so we didn't really get to see him. After the intermission the same kind of neck-craning took place... The execution of the symphony was very well done, although the male choir for the Khazadum section needed more mikes - they were way too quiet. There were 3 big screens behind the orchestra which every now and then would bring up and scroll/fade etc over (appropriately chosen) sketchs done for the movies (by the design team). The choir was located above and behind the orchestra, masked by black netting. Here's a picture of Howard Shore in action (clickable). After the final notes were played the audience got to their feet... ...to give a standing ovation (note the map of Middle Earth on the screens). People stayed standing and clapping for the next... shit, 10 minutes or so? During this time people went off and came back etc and flowers were given. But wait, the flowers-giver is blocking someone, a singer that sang up and to our right so yet again, we were hidden from the star that was... ...VIGGO! The crowd went crazy-go-nuts when he took the stage. Smile, Viggo... Howard Shore then came back again to wave his hands threateningly at the orchestra and guest singers. Viggo took umbrage and decided to steal Howard's wallet as retribution... "You dropped something Howard!" "Hmm, I can't see anything down here..." "Keeeeeep lookin'." Singers and Howard went off but Howard came back because he'd forgotten to give the choir props. "Sorry guys! You can have my box of porn. I left it out back, it's about thiiiis big."

30th November 2003, 05:10	#2
Spoon1 Mmm... Sacrilicious	Thus ended the symphony but a quick look up revealed Sir Ian erect and happy to be. No, I'm not shitting you, that's really Sir Ian McKellen! Ok, so those shots sucked shit. Well, the star spotting was just beginning so there was plenty of time for better shots, as everyone piled out to form a throng... The first to leave was John Rhys Davies and I was there, on the spot, as he exited the elevator. He turned and waved to the crowd and I took my shot... just as he turned back. Oh well - here's a pic of his bald spot. We were all outside by this time and cars were lined up to whisk the big names away, but they didn't bloody leave! Richard Taylor did but we didn't get any of him because he says "years" funny... Ok, we sucked at getting those pics as well - but we saw him, honest! After we finally gave up waiting and returned to illy's place, we had a perve from the balcony but nothing much seemed to happen, although Mistress_S and BASTARDS saw some more Fords leaving from the side, so perhaps they were sneaking them out. Finally we left but on the way home we decided we'd drive through the carpark... Just in case. Who should be outside giving autographs before he gets into his car? Why, Howard Shore of course. That photo was taken by Mistress_S while I hastily rummaged around the car looking for a pen. I finally found one and rushed over to get a signature only to watch him close his door and start to drive off. But! Obviously my maniacal run towards him in shorts and t-shirt had assuaged any concerns as to my dubiousness and he got his driver to stop, wound down the window and signed my program. Yus! Howard Shore - you are the man! You've got to respect his musical talent but he's a nice guy as well. A very enjoyable evening and a nice hype up for Monday and the premiere. Goooooooo Wellington! Last edited by Spoon1 : 30th November 2003 at 05:12.

16th April 2009, 10:18	#28
Trigger Laserman	whar r teh pixs? __________________ Are you slow? The alleged lie that you might have heard, me saying, allagedly moments ago... That's a parasite that lives in my neck.

16th April 2009, 13:29	#35
Rince SLUTS!!!!!!!	my first thought was "fucking Spoon - screwed up the links..... typical". Second thought was "illy is back in Wellington??!?!?!? (sweet), but flatting with BAZ.... (not-so-sweet)" __________________ Slow internet is worse than no internet. It's like putting your penis in once and then being required to make out for 2 hours --Matt "The Oatmeal" Inman

30th November 2003, 08:56	#3
DigitalDroppings	BAH ^^ that signed program might be worth something in about 20 years time.

30th November 2003, 08:58	#4
BathTub	haha, great stuff. I really would have liked to have gone to that, damn job.

30th November 2003, 11:43	#5
[BT]Monza	Very jelous I am. Good effort on the signed programme.

30th November 2003, 11:49	#6
Cheesey	Nice pics! I wish I was there Damn wellingtonians get all the action.

30th November 2003, 12:22	#7
The Edge	Veeeeery slow to load on dialup...but good photos! Looks like it was a good night...well done

30th November 2003, 12:32	#8
xor	LOL I am mocking your useless pics mocks Thank you, i've finished

30th November 2003, 12:33	#9
P-Money	Bit of eye strain involved with trying to see Sir Ian, but otherwise great pics! Sounds like you had an awesome night,

30th November 2003, 20:24	#10
DVD_Freak	Howard Shore was in Sounds Lambton Quay today signing cds. There was a huge crowd and I had to wait about 1Hr 20mins but in the end he signed my Two Towers limited editon cd case and the cover of my Return of The King soundtrack. Also saw David Wenham walking down Courtenay Place. And a few people dressed in cloaks and stuff. Last edited by DVD_Freak : 30th November 2003 at 20:25.

30th November 2003, 21:24	#11
MoP	Goddamn... the inside of the Welli town hall looks exactly like the inside of the Chch town hall.... Except we now have a huge fuck-off sized pipe organ.

1st December 2003, 11:38	#14
Kryten	So my wife tells me this morning that a friend of ours was/is in the orchestra (trumpet) - THIS MORNING she tells me this (having known for ages). Sheesh, some people just don't know what's important any more.

1st December 2003, 14:26	#16
Mabd	You're my style guru, Spoon0r. A night at the symphony in shorts is just tops.

2nd December 2003, 14:33	#19
Mabd	Bah, what a sellout. Obviously getting too full of himself. Time to poppy him.

16th April 2009, 09:02	#21
IceFox	Am I retarded? Because I don't see any pics D=

16th April 2009, 09:22	#23
jb	no pics in FF and little red squares in IE.

16th April 2009, 09:40	#25
orpheus Jedi Knight	its a 5 year old thread guys - the pics are probably long gone

16th April 2009, 09:51	#26
dylan Huh?	wtf, where is the internet complaints dept, i can't see any pics???

16th April 2009, 10:36	#30
creamcheese	POIDH __________________ wtf. cheeser

16th April 2009, 12:41	#32
Spoon1 Mmm... Sacrilicious	Hey guys, what's going on in here?

16th April 2009, 12:50	#33
Nine_of_Hearts	I don't know what you guys are whining about, the pics display fine for me Awesome pics Spoon1, well done __________________ Beware of the leopard

16th April 2009, 13:22	#34
caffiend	I particularly like the composition, the way the red x is centred perfectly in every single frame. Many pro-photographers would kill to be able to get such consistent symmetry. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

16th April 2009, 15:10	#38
?>Superman	Guest appearance by Mabd, this thread has it all.

16th April 2009, 23:23	#40
Nine_of_Hearts	people keep referring to that pic, but I've never seen it. It doesn't seem to display for me... __________________ Beware of the leopard