So, I know a lot of Il Divo fans read these blogs - strange how the numbers keep going up - ot that I am complaining.   Anyhow......I just though I would say some of the little things that I notice about them.  Stuff I would find interesting.......I am all about the behind the scenes stuff and the little quirks I noticed.  Not that I know about behind the scenes - although I would LOVE to - but I like the out of the norm stuff.  So, here goes.

David is very theatrical.  To the point that it was almost comical to me.  Don't hate me for saying that, it's just my observation.  I don't know if he means to be l,e that and if it is genuine - but it didn't seem like it to me.  It seemed a bit weird and over the top to be honest.  The faces he made and the arm movements and doubling over.........too much.  That in no way reflects on the quality of his voice, because it is beautiful, but the fake theatrics are not necessary.  Unless that is really how he is.  But I don't think so.  No one is that into singing.  It was like he wwas trying to win an award or something.........but, again, his voice was perfect and beautiful.  I just don't think he needs to augment it the way that he does. 

Urs is serious.  Serious but when he laughs or smiles, his whole face changes and it's like sunshine.   He spoke a lot in Dutch, even sang in Dutch.  I had no idea what he was saying, but the crowd loved it.  And he laughed a lot, but was serious almost an equal amount.  Sometimes he closes his eyes and mouths along to the others parts, like the music is just washing over him.  It's much more subtle than David.   But maybe they express it differently, right?  Oh, and he wears this amazing grey suit at the end.  It's awesome!

Sebbie is like a musician.  You can tell he plays a lot of instruments.  His hand is constantly going at his side.  Whenever there is certain percussion From the orchestra or different melodies, he's going along with the rhythm and keeping time.  His hand punching the air..  It's sweet.  And a big smile on his face.   Oh, and I love that he has all these silver bracelets on his wrist.  Suits him. 

Of course, I left Carlos for last.  Hehe.  He flirts and it's cheese and everything else that you know and love and hate about him.  There is nothing new there.  But his voice.............there is none that can compare.  He hits those notes and I get chills.  And at one point got 'upset' with Seb for feeling his butt.   LOL. Cheese, cheese cheese.  Oh, and he has either a rash or a sunburn on his chest.  It's strange.  The colour is normal, and about the third undone button, his chest is bright red.  It looks painful, really.  Someone jokes that maybe it was waxing gone wrong. LOL.  But I don't think so.  It looked like a skin condition.  Poor guy. 

I could write a million other things, but I promised myself a 10 pm bedtime tonight.  Early morning and long day tomorrow.  Full report of that if I am not too tired.  I seem to be awfully busy, don't I?   Wow.

Oh, before I forget, Leuven is a lovely town.  And the market,  I can't get over the flowers at all the stalls!  And how none expensive they are!   So, so, pretty!  And they have pansies already!   :). Thanks for showing my around, B!  I love your town!  I even know how to pay for the bus now.  Hehe.e

Okay, night night people.   Big hugs. 

T.
Xxxxx

Oh oh oh oh!  There is so much to say and so little time and so little cooperation from the iPad.  I don't care what anyone says.....its a terrible contraption.  Maybe mine is defective.  Mine's broken.  These are broken.  (movie quote anyone?). Let's see what I can do.   Umm.......where to start?  

B's mama was our chauffeur to Antwerp.  Brave mama.  The traffic and freeways are crazy crazy here.  But she did a great great job!  We arrived early but it was a good thing.  Had time to get our tickets and have a drink and get settled.  Oh! And buy some souvenirs.  Hehe.  Magnets!  They have magnets!  I have all kinds of concert magnets on my fridge - the boy fridge I call it!  But I didn't have divo.  Now I do!  Yay!

This couple -VERY POSH - saw my Canadian passport as I was getting my tickets and they approached me about it.  So we had a little chat.  They were obviously "important" or thought they were.  I felt a bit out of my element, but i can hold my own, i guess.  Thankfully i was dressed nice.  That gives confidence, you know?  And so does working for Loverboy for years.  Youmjust get through.  Plus, being excited about divo doesnt hurt.  Hehe.  Anyhow, They were very nice, but very french Canadian.  Turns out they are from Westmount in Montreal and live in Brussels for work.  I found out later work was NATO.  Ya, NATO.  He gave me his business card and told me to email him for Divo pictures. We'll see.  He did have a really good camera.  Anyhow, it was interesting.  

The concert was just amazing.  AMAZING!!!!  The show was starting, and I looked away for some reason......and when I looked back, of course there they were!  Coming up out of the floor. And sounding just spectacular!  I think I might have teared up a bit, but mostly I just smiled like an idiot, because I couldn't believe I was there!  And they were there!  And I was in Antwerp.  It was just........ya.  So so so so cool!  

I could tell you the songs and the schtick that they do, but those reports are a dime a dozen.  Their repertoire is much more relaxed than it used to be, looser and funnier, and it really seems like they try to outdo each other in trying to make their mates and the audience laugh.  Some of the gags are obviously part of the show even though they are meant to be 'original' moments, but I say just go along for the ride.  It's fun and so much better than the stiffness of previous shows.  I like it and they made me laugh.  Their smiles are infectious and it's fun.  Of course, their voices  are absolutely beautiful.  So much that it gives you chills at the most unexpected moments.  Especially when Urs is staring right at you!  LOL. My seat was pretty much centre, and for some reason we got a lot of Urs.  Not that. Am complaining.  We got a lot of Carlos too.

Ok, gonna post this and continue with part two in case iPad decides to act up.   

To be continued..........