Last Night of the Proms on now
Discussion
Disco_Dale said:
Always found it a tad cringeworthy.
But with a gazillion times more skill and talent than Leona Lewis...I wonder why it makes you cringe - because society has made you feel uncomfortable at anything vaguely 'Empire' and traditional? That's the problem.
Who let Old Spice in anyay?
What? a few people who have had a few drinks, are enjoying themselves and the music and being patriotic.
I don't see any problem with any of that. I love watching the crowd interact with the orchestra/conductor and for one night of the year people remember and celebrate what it is to be British.
I don't see any problem with any of that. I love watching the crowd interact with the orchestra/conductor and for one night of the year people remember and celebrate what it is to be British.
Simpo Two said:
Disco_Dale said:
Always found it a tad cringeworthy.
But with a gazillion times more skill and talent than Leona Lewis...I wonder why it makes you cringe - because society has made you feel uncomfortable at anything vaguely 'Empire' and traditional?
But last time I looked we didn't have an Empire and looking at the audience makes me thinks it's little more than a w*nkfest for those who wish we still did.
B17NNS said:
Dale you miss the point of last night and the proms (to bring classical music to the masses).
If you can watch last night and not get a lump in your throat and want to grab a tommy gun and go over the top for queen and county perhaps you would be happier over at lentilheads.com
If you can watch last night and not get a lump in your throat and want to grab a tommy gun and go over the top for queen and county perhaps you would be happier over at lentilheads.com
Land of Hope & Glory 
B17NNS said:
Dale you miss the point of last night and the proms (to bring classical music to the masses).
If you can watch last night and not get a lump in your throat and want to grab a tommy gun and go over the top for queen and county perhaps you would be happier over at lentilheads.com
If you can watch last night and not get a lump in your throat and want to grab a tommy gun and go over the top for queen and county perhaps you would be happier over at lentilheads.com
Nearly time now. Got the long handled wooden spoon out of the kitchen drawer.
Edited by TPAC on Saturday 13th September 21:07
_ian_ said:
Went to one at Sudeley Castle a few years back. Got to say that i had a great time and would definately go again.
Not my usual music at all, but really enjoyed the orchestra and had a great evening out with a picnic and the Spitfire air display, which sent chills down my spine.
I live where they have one. We all go out of our houses to watch the Spitfire. Then lurk around the edges of the arena to enjoy the music and atmosphere. Brilliant. Not my usual music at all, but really enjoyed the orchestra and had a great evening out with a picnic and the Spitfire air display, which sent chills down my spine.
Got to admit I saw tis, didn't intend to but happened to catch a bit flicking through the channels.
Fantastic, no fan of classical music or for that matter very patriotic, but this was great. It's inspiring and it made me wish I was there, it was a little piece of what made Britain great once upon a time and you can't help but contrast it to X factor etc.
Fantastic, no fan of classical music or for that matter very patriotic, but this was great. It's inspiring and it made me wish I was there, it was a little piece of what made Britain great once upon a time and you can't help but contrast it to X factor etc.
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