Post by Nylle23 on Jan 15, 2011 9:27:27 GMT 1
Hi everyone! I'm new to this board although I have been spying on all of you for a while. I’m really sorry to step on the toes of you veteran’s but I had to get this out.
Okay, I just got in from the Lauryn Hill concert (Atlanta). She was only an hour late...which I think is an improvement. It was awesome! She rocked it yo! She seems to be getting stronger with every show, and tonight was example of that. She sounded great. The band was still a little too loud but they seemed to respond to her direction quickly and take things down a bit to accomplish a more even sound.
When Lauryn stepped on stage, the crowd went into an all out frenzy. The reception she received was incredible! It went on for a while. Lauryn even got a little teary eyed. It didn't seem as though she expected such a response and seemed to be quite was really overwhelmed by it in the moment. She kept saying “wow” and shaking her head in disbelief. It was great to see. I got stuck watching for minute because the aura that woman carries is intoxicating. It was such a surreal moment.
I know that sounds O.D. but it really was like that. It's amazing how much swagger this 35 year-old woman with 5 children has. It's clear she has aged and looks as a wise woman, but on stage, she is 25 again. The energy is bananas.
One thing that caught my attention was the two huge crosses she had hanging from her neck (I have a theory about that one). I didn’t know she wore crosses. I’ve never seen her wear them before. And on Forever Loving Jah, she explained that when she says Jah, it means God too. Never heard say that before either. Although I thought that she said God in the first line of that song at the Charlotte concert. Just an observation.
Anyway, I digress. I was on the floor about three rows back and let me tell you, that whole first row showered Lauryn with gifts, notes, a framed picture of some sort, and other miscellaneous items. She seemed very appreciative. She even shook every outstretch hand in the front row before leaving the stage.
Of course the first song was Forever Loving Jah, and after the song she told us that she wanted to get comfortable and went and took her shoes off. That was funny. Ya’ll know she loves those pumps. Anyway, there was a little bit of bewilderment going on during the first few songs with the new arrangements and all. I heard a few people grumbling, some left, and some just kept going to get alcohol. But those of us who stayed were treated to a great performance and once she did Fugee La, it was over!! Everyone was in! One of my friends was up in the stadium seating and she said it was nuts up there as well.
I’m interested to see what the reviews will be like. According to my friend, she says she thought it was about 80/20…in favor of Lauryn.
Oh, and yeah, so I tried to get an interview with Lauryn tonight for a Georgia Public Broadcasting story. Well that was part of my cover. I’m really trying to interview her because she is the topic of my thesis. Anyway, I tracked down her road manager via Lauryn’s bass players (that was funny) and he basically said no (lol) because they have to know ahead of time what press will be in the building to arrange any such interviews. But he did give me the name and contact information of her publicist.
But the interesting thing was he told me that she would be back in Atlanta in a couple of months. I even confirmed it after I got the info from him but he didn’t tell me why she would be back in Atlanta.
I don’t remember her having another show here, anybody have any ideas about that one?
Anyhow, I will keep all of you posted on my adventures of getting to Lauryn. Okay, know this post is all over the place but it’s late so forgive me.
P.S. I’m glad to be on this board and look forward to further conversation about Ms. Hill.
Okay, I just got in from the Lauryn Hill concert (Atlanta). She was only an hour late...which I think is an improvement. It was awesome! She rocked it yo! She seems to be getting stronger with every show, and tonight was example of that. She sounded great. The band was still a little too loud but they seemed to respond to her direction quickly and take things down a bit to accomplish a more even sound.
When Lauryn stepped on stage, the crowd went into an all out frenzy. The reception she received was incredible! It went on for a while. Lauryn even got a little teary eyed. It didn't seem as though she expected such a response and seemed to be quite was really overwhelmed by it in the moment. She kept saying “wow” and shaking her head in disbelief. It was great to see. I got stuck watching for minute because the aura that woman carries is intoxicating. It was such a surreal moment.
I know that sounds O.D. but it really was like that. It's amazing how much swagger this 35 year-old woman with 5 children has. It's clear she has aged and looks as a wise woman, but on stage, she is 25 again. The energy is bananas.
One thing that caught my attention was the two huge crosses she had hanging from her neck (I have a theory about that one). I didn’t know she wore crosses. I’ve never seen her wear them before. And on Forever Loving Jah, she explained that when she says Jah, it means God too. Never heard say that before either. Although I thought that she said God in the first line of that song at the Charlotte concert. Just an observation.
Anyway, I digress. I was on the floor about three rows back and let me tell you, that whole first row showered Lauryn with gifts, notes, a framed picture of some sort, and other miscellaneous items. She seemed very appreciative. She even shook every outstretch hand in the front row before leaving the stage.
Of course the first song was Forever Loving Jah, and after the song she told us that she wanted to get comfortable and went and took her shoes off. That was funny. Ya’ll know she loves those pumps. Anyway, there was a little bit of bewilderment going on during the first few songs with the new arrangements and all. I heard a few people grumbling, some left, and some just kept going to get alcohol. But those of us who stayed were treated to a great performance and once she did Fugee La, it was over!! Everyone was in! One of my friends was up in the stadium seating and she said it was nuts up there as well.
I’m interested to see what the reviews will be like. According to my friend, she says she thought it was about 80/20…in favor of Lauryn.
Oh, and yeah, so I tried to get an interview with Lauryn tonight for a Georgia Public Broadcasting story. Well that was part of my cover. I’m really trying to interview her because she is the topic of my thesis. Anyway, I tracked down her road manager via Lauryn’s bass players (that was funny) and he basically said no (lol) because they have to know ahead of time what press will be in the building to arrange any such interviews. But he did give me the name and contact information of her publicist.
But the interesting thing was he told me that she would be back in Atlanta in a couple of months. I even confirmed it after I got the info from him but he didn’t tell me why she would be back in Atlanta.
I don’t remember her having another show here, anybody have any ideas about that one?
Anyhow, I will keep all of you posted on my adventures of getting to Lauryn. Okay, know this post is all over the place but it’s late so forgive me.
P.S. I’m glad to be on this board and look forward to further conversation about Ms. Hill.