Gregorian concert in Croatia

Gregorian concert with Amelia Brightman as the guest singer. This was their first concert in Croatia and the audience loved it!
Gregorian came to perform in Croatia for their 10th anniversary concert tour. Their special guest was Amelia Brightman, who not only sings with a beautiful voice, but also writes songs and plays flute. They performed many famous songs and also had light shows with fire, lasers, reflectors..The Croatian audience went crazy and gave them long standing ovations and many cheering and woo-hoos! After the concert Gregorian members said that this concert was one of the best concerts they have ever had and that Croatian audience was awesome.

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Naturally, I was in the first row and had the best view I could possibly have, right there in the middle of the stage. I loved Amelia and the songs she performed in were my favorites: Moment of peace, Join me, Kashmir, Arrival, Happy Christmas. She absolutely rocked in Kashmir. We were happy to hear Arrival, so we sang along and clapped hands during this uplifting song. War is over (Happy Xmas) was the last song and we also got the snow falling on us, it was pretty cool. Oh, and I loved Whiter shade of pale, which began with firework that looks like golden rain. And I sang along during this one, as well. The concert was really great and I enjoyed it very much.

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Laura Pausini in Jesolo

My forth time to see Laura in concert this year..I am so happy, it was so perfect! Laura rocked!

I feel so privileged being able to go to so many Laura`s concerts! It is so good to live near Italy. This time I went to Jesolo and before the concert I took a walk along the beach. I love the sea..it was very serene.

After the walk, I went to stay in line for the concert. It was a long 10 hour wait but very much worth it. When the concert begins, you forget that you even waited. It was really fantastic, I enjoyed every moment of the concert. I loved singing with Laura, shouting and dancing. Laura saw the Croatian flag in the audience so she mentioned Croatia and thanked all the people who travel from other countries to see her in concert.

Laura sang for the first time live her new song Non sono lei, which made me so happy! It is an amazing song! She also sang the other new song, Con la musica alla radio. There were some amazing moments during the concert. Laura always talks much to the audience, makes us laugh or cry with her. I sang almost all songs very loudly, and shouted like there is no tomorrow. The songs I enjoyed the most were these:

-the perfect start of the concert with curtain fall during Invece no
-Ascolta il tuo cuore which is one of my all time favorite songs
-Come se non fosse stato mai amore, also one of my all-time-favorites
-Bellissimo così..just amazing and strong song, I loved jumping and singing along
-Non sono lei, a great new song, first time live!!!
-Resta in ascolto, another strong song and really fantastic..it takes me high
-La mia banda suona rock, I danced the whole song, it immediately puts everyone in rhythm and dance
-Seamisai, when Laura spontaneously decided to start the song over in Portuguese, for her Brazilian fans

Because I love all songs, I have just realized I could write all of them on this list, so I`ll stop now :) For the first time I sang the whole La solitudine and I enjoyed it so much. Before I didn't know all the lyrics so I never sang it until now. Another song that I love much more than before is E ritorno da te, which I now love very much. Can I finish this review without mentioning Vivimi and Tra te e il mare?? No, because those songs are so perfect!!! I can never get enough of them.
It was great to see Laura finally recovered from the flu she had, she looked very well and was beautiful. After seeing her in concert in Brescia, Treviso and Codroipo, where she had her hair pulled behind, this time she finally had her hair loosened. Laura announced that she will take a break for two years and I wish her all the best and to make the best of her life. When she returns to work, she will be fresh and rested, ready to rock once again!




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England and Barrowman`s concert at Arundel Castle

London, Brighton and John Barrowman`s concert in front of Arundel Castle.

It`s time to finally write about my last summer trip of 2009, which was the most enjoyable trip that I have had. I have been to England for the first time now. London was amazing, I didn't even know how huge it was. I have seen almost everything that I wanted to see, and went everywhere by foot. I used the tube only a few times.

First day I went to Brighton, a town in East Sussex on the south coast of Great Britain. I have had a nice time there, it was sunny, so I went for my last swim in the sea this year. The train from London to Brighton was expensive, but definitely worth visiting. I have tried Fish and chips there. Brighton Pier and Royal Pavilion are a must-see and you can take a nice walk along the promenade.



What followed next was Arundel, a town in West Sussex. The most notable architecture there is the beautiful Arundel Castle. A local festival in Arundel was held in that time so I had the chance to attend one of its concerts. Arundel Festival is a presentation of art, music and theatre, so everyone can find something of interest. I went to John Barrowman`s concert. That would be Captain Jack from Torchwood :) He is a Scottish actor, singer, dancer and entertainer. The concert was a picnic style concert, so you can sit down on the grass, eat and drink during the performance. This is a first for me. I brought a lot of food and a red wine, but I ate the most before the concert - there was chicken, salads, melon, blueberries and many other snacks. Some of the songs I listened from my position on the ground, but I couldn't resist going to the first rows and cheer, shout and record a few videos. So I went there and had a great view. John is a really great entertainer and singer, he has a nice voice and he is very funny. He made many jokes. The evening was a such a pleasant experience..enjoying the music, laughing, eating and drinking. John had a guest singer, Daniel Boys, who sang a few songs alone and later they did a duet together. The most entertaining for me was when John sang some Andrew Lloyd Webber songs in a funny way. My favorites were What about us, I made it through the rain, Livin` la vida loca, From a distance and of course the last song, I am what I am. John gives a lot of emotion when he sings that song; I remember when I watched him sing that on youtube a while ago and I was so amazed..that`s when I started listening to him. The concert ended with fireworks.



London was just amazing! I enjoyed exploring it and taking photos, going to shops and seeing all the things it has to offer. I stayed in a hotel near Hyde Park, which was such a great location, near the centre, near Oxford street and Regent street. Hyde Park and St James Park were beautiful, I wish I lived in London, so I could go there for walks or running. St James Park had a lot of birds and squirrels, so I was happy to make photos and videos of them, now that I finally have a digital camera that makes HD video. The hotel served an English breakfast, which was delicious. I especially liked the beans. Eggs, mushrooms and toasted bread were very good. There were also yoghurts and a fruit salad, so every morning I would eat as much as I could and then, fully energized, go exploring London. I loved Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. I went to the British Museum and National Gallery. I loved London Bridge and Palace of Westminster. I went to a few comic book stores and I was amazed how huge they were..you can get lost inside! I bought new Buffy and Angel comics and Castlevania manga, which is the first manga that I have ever got. One day I went to Greenwich, which was also very nice. Of course, I took a picture standing on the Prime Meridian. I wish I could go back to London..I loved it.
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France, summer 2009

This summer I went to France and visited many places there and in surrounding countries.


It was a big trip which lasted for 15 days and in this time I have passed almost 5000 kilometers. I have been majority of time in France, but also visited Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. It was a great trip, first going to French Riviera while staying in Villefranche-Sur-Mer and than moving to continental France. The city of Nice is a great place to go. I even went for a run from Villefranche to Nice, passing along the whole beach in Nice. So many joggers was a joy to see in Nice on Promenade des Anglais. I liked the town Annecy in France, it was very beautiful. In the French region of Alsace, it was interesting to look at those little colorful houses, they have a specific look and many of them were decorated by a lot of flowers. Storks are the symbol of Alsace and they can be seen on many rooftops. During my trip, I stayed a few nights on a farm in Orbey and I took quite a lot of photos there. It was a fascinating view. I also took photos of the animals. I went for a swim in Rhine - that was very nice. I felt how strong the current was as it almost pulled me away. What fascinated me the most in the last few days of the trip was seeing Rhine Falls. Those are the largest plain waterfalls in Europe, located near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. It was amazing to see that force of water running down..it was huge. I visited Geneva and Basel in Switzerland and Vaduz in Liechtenstein. I am glad I went to all these places..traveling and getting to know the world is the best you can do with your time and money. Do it and you won`t be sorry. It`s definitely worth it.



This is a list of places I have been to during this trip. This means I walked through those places, took photos etc..not just passed in a car. Amazing how much you can see in 15 days!

ITALY
-Sarnico
-Certosa di Pavia
-Pavia
-Cervo

FRANCE
-Villefranche-Sur-Mer
-Nice
-St.Jean Cap Ferrat
-Menton

MONACO
-Monte Carlo

FRANCE
-Beaulieu-Sur-Mer
-Moustiers S.te Marie
-Entrevaux
-Digne
-Grenoble
-St.Hilaire de Brens
-Izieu
-Chambery
-Annecy

SWITZERLAND
-Geneve

FRANCE
-Lyon
-Vienne
-Cremieu
-Perouges
-St. Sorlin en Bugey
-Montagnieu
-Lhuis
-Morestel
-Lons-Le-Saunier
-Poligny
-Besançon
-Belfort
-Orbey
-Sélestat
-Obernai
-Molsheim
-Strasbourg
-Haguenau
-Ribeauvillé
-Zellenberg
-Riquewihr
-Colmar

GERMANY
-Freiburg im Breisgau

FRANCE
-Kaysersberg
-Turckheim

SWITZERLAND
-Basel
-Rheinfelden

GERMANY
-Bad Säckingen

SWITZERLAND
-Stein

GERMANY
-Staufen im Breisgau
-Titisee

SWITZERLAND
-Rheinfall

GERMANY
-Lindau

AUSTRIA
-Bregenz

LIECHTENSTEIN
-Vaduz

ITALY
-Bressanone
-Innichen
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Visiting Baška in 2009

My favorite place in Croatia..every summer I visit this beautiful place on the island of Krk.


After seeing Tiziano Ferro in concert, I went to Baška, Croatia. I spent 10 days there with my grandparents and little cousin. I have been visiting this place almost every year since my birth, so I have many memories from there. I really love the mornings, so I used them the best I could. I was out very early every day and it was the best thing every single day. It is very peaceful and calm in the morning, I was able to enjoy Baška without crowds, people walking by or children shouting. It was very relaxing, I went to all parts of Baška: from the camp Bunculuka, along the beach to the mountains behind Zarok, and all the way to Škuljica, where my favorite little beach is located. To get there, you need to take a walk through the woods and over the mountains, or you could go in boat. I went two times there this summer and I had a camera with me so I was able to make many beautiful photos.



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Tiziano Ferro in Sottomarina

See the photos and videos from my first concert of Tiziano Ferro! I loved the romantic concert on the beach.

I am back from my summer vacations and I have many nice memories that I want to share with everyone. So, I`ll go chronologically. First I went to Sottomarina in Italy to see Tiziano Ferro in concert. I didn't even listen to Tiziano until April 2009 when another fan of Laura Pausini recommended his latest album to me. I loved the album ″Alla mia eta″ very much when I listened to it and I listened to it every day. I just had to go to the concert and hear Tiziano singing live.

The concert was on the beach in Sottomarina, Italy. I loved the sea so the setting was perfect. It was a sunny and hot day but the concert started in the evening. The wait wasn't tough, I bought a beer and talked to other Tiziano`s fans. I managed to get to the first row, which I appreciate a lot after coming for the concert from Croatia.

Tiziano was great singing live, I enjoyed the evening a lot. I sang only a few songs, because I don't know lyrics of many of them. My favorite song are Non me lo so spiegare, Indietro, Alla mia eta, Il regalo piu grande, Sere nere, Imbranato, La traversata dell`estate, Stop dimentica. I enjoyed the most of all Non me lo so spiegare, which was the last song of the concert. Beautiful!



The view from the first row was perfect..I could see sweat drops flying from Tiziano`s mouth while he was singing with emotion some of the songs. I wish I had more time to learn more lyrics by heart because there are so many nice songs that I would enjoy singing with Tiziano and the crowd.

I can`t wait to hear next Tiziano`s album and I will definitely buy the DVD of the concert when it comes out. He is a great singer and songwriter. I also hope to see him in another duet with Laura. My two favorite Italian singers..

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Laura Pausini at Villa Manin - concert review

My third time to see Laura in concert, this time in Codroipo at Villa Manin, was again an amazing time of enjoyment, great music, singing and cheering.

This concert is part of Laura`s summer tour and she changed the set list. The concert began with Mille Braccia, which is a rather lively song. I prefered the more stunning beginning of the concert with Invece no, but this was nice, too. This song was followed by two of my favorite songs: Ascolta Il Tuo Cuore and Come Se Non Fosse Stato Mai Amore. Of course, I shouted and sang as loud as I could. What a joy!! Singing there with Laura and being part of live music and dance which had us all under a spell.







Among the new songs, we got to hear the full version of Bellissimo Cosi, and in medley Il Tuo Nome In Maiuscolo, Due Innamoratti Come Noi, Il Mio Beneficio and Prima Che Esci. Laura and her team also dedicated a song Heal the world to Micheal Jackson, who died recently.






When Laura got into her fancy sparkly silver dress, she sang Invece no, which was amazing. In the first part of tour she sang Sorella terra in this dress, but I didn`t like that very much, that song is not one of my favorites. This was much much better and of course I love Invece no. Fantastic lyrics, great music and deep feelings within the song.







I am so happy that I could go to yet another concert, it was really great. I love Laura`s music, she sings so well live, I get carried away in the music, lyrics and the emotions. I hope she will make many more albums and tour a lot in future. I adore how Laura closes many of her concerts, which she did with this one: "Fatte l`amore questa notte!!" or "Make love this night!"







Now, let me sing again! Credi in te! Ascolta il tuo cuore! Fai quel che dice anche se fa soffrire. Chiudi gli occhi e poi tu lasciati andare, prova a volare.....









See my video from the concert (better go see Laura live, she rocks!!!):


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Laura Pausini - Amazing concert in Treviso

YES! I was on another concert of Laura Pausini! It was great, I am so happy that I could go and it was more than worth it. It was amazing!!!

Now I know that there won`t be other concerts that I will enjoy as mush as a concert by Laura Pausini. I love her music and I love to sing the lyrics, I like to shout them loudly at the concert. Only her songs have this effect on me. Although I love some other performers, I can`t sing on their concerts or get into that "high" feeling that I felt on Laura`s concerts. Now, I want more! This is getting addictive!





I was in the second row in the middle, so I was able to see everything very well. I am really satisfied with the position I had. The concert repertoire was almost the same as in Brescia, but I think it is perfect. Laura sang all of my favorite songs, except La mia risposta. There are also a few other songs I would like to hear, but this one song is the first Laura`s song that I have ever heard, so I`d like to hear it live one day.





Three of my dearest songs were the first songs of the concert: Invece no, Ascolta il tuo cuore and Come se non fosse stato mai amore. I sing these songs even on the street these days..I love them!






Later at the concert I very much enjoyed the performances of Strani amori, Tra te e il mare, Un fatto ovvio, Vivimi, Destinazione paradiso, Resta in ascolto and Primavera in anticipo. Actually I loved deeply all of the songs except Sorella terra which I don`t really like, but it is nice to watch Laura perform it because she is wearing a beautiful silver dress for that song.






Laura had different clothes than on the concert in Brescia and I like these clothes more. The black outfit was really good looking. Laura looked really good in it. The golden top and black pants were also nice. For the last few songs, Laura came in a blue dress.





During the song Non c'è, Laura took two paper airplanes that fans threw on the stage and she threw them back to us. I cought one of them and it was a great feeling to get it! I grabbed it with a big smile on my face and continued singing and shouting. The wonderful time I had I will never forget.



These two pictures with airplanes were not taken by me, these are captures from another video on youtube. Other photos are all taken by me!



A video compilation from the concert:


And here is a slideshow of my photos from Treviso, which I am happy to have seen! It was a beautiful and sunny day, perfect for enjoying and exploring a new city. You will also see photos from the hotel I stayed in, which was really good.

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