SPARKS Forum Index SPARKS
Discussions about the band SPARKS
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Tavastia Club, Helsinki-the ultimate Sparks experience!
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    SPARKS Forum Index -> Sparks Live
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
veryoldfan
Groupie


Joined: 22 Mar 2002
Posts: 197

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad it was such a great gig and that all you Finnish fans finally got to see Sparks.

The Moomins thing is really weird; before the Islington gigs started I had a few dreams about them, which were all odd in their own way (as dreams usually are; mine anyway!). One of them was that all we gold ticket holders were given a sort of 'reception' at which there were lots of different sorts of cake. Two of the cakes were huge and in the shape of Moomins. At the time I thought 'how odd, wonder where that came from, I've never associated Sparks with the Moomins'. Now I know....

Spooky or what??

Alison xx
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought a present to R&R before the gig, guess what it was, Alison.....
The Moomin mugs!!! Really spooky...
And today I was in the Moominworld with my 3-years-old! This must have a deeper meaning...

And thank you Marko and Alex for the clips and pics, marvelous stuff!
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
MrNormall
Groupie


Joined: 25 Aug 2006
Posts: 242
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SPARKS in Helsinki.

This is how I saw it. See pictures here
_________________
http://www.mrnormall.net
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
lilywearsmoschino
Sparks Guru


Joined: 18 Feb 2006
Posts: 2042
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really great photos, Mr N. Thanks for posting! Ron Playing
_________________
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=678905447
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail AIM Address
Marko Laurent
Newbie


Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeyyyyyy you can see me in one of Alex's pic and in 2 of Mr Normal's pics rocking in front row. I'm still so exited of the show. I guess I have to buy a glass frame for my signed cd cover now :)

More video links from the gig. I don't know who filmed, but thanks to him/her.

It's a Sparks show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quz3wjsQ8c4

Russel speaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbYtt3RqIm0

I can't belive...: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQcRaK02KI

Dick around: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuqGKuriaRE

Amateur hour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV1GbMNWulw

This town: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh1fJ6d2q7s
_________________
If we can't enjoy it... then neither will you!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
jill
Sub-Deity


Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 1281

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What is Russell saying here? I understand only "Suomi" at the end :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbYtt3RqIm0

Thank you all for the great pics and videos!
_________________
Entertainment or art - one should know from the start
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

LOL! I love this clip! Thanks!
@jill: Russell says in Finnish, with a very good accent: I am Russell, I love the reindeers and ? and Moomin and salmiakki (a Finnish candy, kinda salt liquorice) and Iittala ( a finnish glassware manufacturer) and Fazer ( a Finnish candy manufacturer)...and Finland! I can hear me screaming, I'm the one who screams the loudest, lol!
Great photos, Mr.Normal!!!
Here are mine, which are really lousy , but anyway: http://photobucket.com/doctorlamaar
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
MrNormall
Groupie


Joined: 25 Aug 2006
Posts: 242
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Missy: I think it's your hands & camera here
_________________
http://www.mrnormall.net
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
hanelma82
Newbie


Joined: 20 Dec 2007
Posts: 12
Location: Finland, Hyvinkää

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is he saying that he loves sulatejuustoa?
_________________
heipä hei
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message MSN Messenger
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hanelma82 wrote:
Is he saying that he loves sulatejuustoa?

You're right! At least he says "juustoa" ! But is sulatejuusto a Finnish thing? Maybe he means leipäjuusto?

vocabulary:
sulatejuusto= cheese spread
juusto= cheese
leipäjuusto= a Finnish cheese specialty that looks like the skin of a Dalmatian dog but is very delicious IMO

@Mr. Normal: Yay, it's my hand, I can see my wedding ring!!
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Marko Laurent
Newbie


Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Missy: Guess who is the other person in that pic :) Hehee :)
_________________
If we can't enjoy it... then neither will you!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's Ron!!! And your hair, Marko!
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Marko Laurent
Newbie


Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Missy wrote:
It's Ron!!! And your hair, Marko!


That's right! :)

Who can spot themselves in this video? :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znjq3mzEq1Y
_________________
If we can't enjoy it... then neither will you!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
phonon
Groupie


Joined: 06 Feb 2007
Posts: 177
Location: Novosibirsk, Russia

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Marko Laurent wrote:

Who can spot themselves in this video? :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znjq3mzEq1Y


Uhm... My face keeps blocking the view :-D
_________________
Sparks fan since 1974
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
allydodd
Sub-Deity


Joined: 12 Dec 2004
Posts: 771
Location: Scotland

PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow! Very grateful to hear so much about the Helsinki concert. During the 21x21, I had the pleasure of listening intently to fans from afar (including Finland) explain how Sparks profiled in their own countries and states. I had been wondering how it would go in Finland. And, its all so good! From when I first started on the website, I was aware that Finland is one of the foremost countries in the world of Sparks. Thank you so much Missy, Mr Normall, Marko L and all you other Finnish fans for taking the time to share this experience with the rest of our world.

And, Alex K, that was awesome! I raise a glass in admiration..
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, allydodd! Like I said in another thread: after this splendid visit of Sparks, we can call Finland a civilisation ;-)
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Lady Is Lingering
Sparkologist


Joined: 28 May 2008
Posts: 482
Location: Dublin, Ireland

PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MrNormall wrote:
SPARKS in Helsinki.

This is how I saw it. See pictures here


F-ing great photos!
_________________
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
nightporter
Guest





PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Missy wrote:
hanelma82 wrote:
Is he saying that he loves sulatejuustoa?

You're right! At least he says "juustoa" ! But is sulatejuusto a Finnish thing? Maybe he means leipäjuusto?


I think Russell says that he loves Sibelius.


Last edited by nightporter on Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:57 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
buster
Newbie


Joined: 23 Jun 2008
Posts: 1
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great to see all your posts Missy and Alex and Scarlett (I'm probably the white bearded whatsit (my beard's actually red). Especially thanks for Alex for the videos on youtube, what a great way to remember the gig by! I was overjoyed, because the concert was absolutely fantastic. Who could have thought that Sparks are now - as they were in 74-75, when I bought their three consecutive vinyl lps - on the top of the game, an overwhelmingly creative and exciting and humorous and friendly duo of brothers & band.
I saw Alex and his russian friends coming to the door of Tavastia, but unfortunately didn't congratulate him on his great Sparks shirt. If i'd have known anyone there, I could have given a free spare ticket to the show, because I was also working for the press so I got on the guest list. I got to speak to Mr. Ron Mael, and he was very kind and open. My concert review and interview (and also review of the new record) were published last week and now I've put them into my home page www.kotisivuni.net/busterkino - see sections Musiikki and Haastattelut. I'm going to put more photos to the pages soon and also pictures of the three cd autographs I got from Ron. And he very nicely also offered to get Russell's signature too, so now I've got both. Theyll appear soon in the section Eki-setä. Unfortunately the stories are only in Finnish... I've been a Sparks fan as long as I've been Buffy Sainte-Marie fan (Morrissey likes her!) and John Cale fan (he had a concert at Tavastia summer 2006).
_________________
~(;^)~
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Missy
Sparkologist


Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 619
Location: Finland

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's it, nightporter!!!! Sibeliusta! You are a genius! Of course! I am a dumb-a** and also deaf!!! I was so stuck in that cheese-thing that I couldn't see any other possibilities. Thanks!

@buster: Cool, Hannu, Coooool!! Especially Ron's interview, I loved it!
_________________
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Live fast and die young
Too late for that
Too late for that
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    SPARKS Forum Index -> Sparks Live All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next
Page 2 of 3

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group