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GINO VANNELLI, Michiel Borstlap, the Houdini Horns and many more Musicians at the Amersfoort Jazz Festival 11 - 12 - 13 May 2007.
Friday 11 May 2007 Workshop/Masterclass: Gino Vannelli ART OF SONG ***
Gino Vannelli teached the people in the audience with passion about the ART OF SONG.
Just a few lines we picked up as non-musicians and than Gino told the story of a boy in the city where Gino lives. Gino and His Family saw this kid on the bike many times. Gino remembered His happy face and always smiling and now he was gone...
This young boy (21 years old) was killed in Afghanistan as an American soldier and Gino was invited to sing and to play the grand-piano on the kid's memorial service... Gino was pretty nervous about this and he showed the people in the audience of the workshop how his hands and fingers shaked above the keys of the grand-piano. The reality of life was very close now... Sadness, pain and despair was in the room and Gino sang "None So Beautiful As The Brave".
We all know the genuine passion in a Gino Vannelli performance, so imagine this situation... The Family and friends of this boy were very impressed and felt a kind of warmth and comfort by the meaningful beauty of this song and the honour was deep. Gino is pleased and satisfied now that He sang at this kids memorial service.
Yes, Gino Vannelli jumps behind the grand-piano of the workshop and sang "None So Beautiful As The Brave" live!!! This Gino Vannelli workshop was in the same chapel as the poetry performance on Sunday with Michiel Borstlap... The ultimate superb musical experience ever... "None so beautiful as the boy who cries freedom"
Slide show called: Houdini Horns Soundcheck with 40 pictures. Slide show called: Gino Vannelli & the Houdini Horns concert with 20 pictures. COMMENTS, WORDS and REVIEWS about the Gino Vannelli & the Houdini Horns open air concert:
A few words from the editors B&T: BROTHER TO BROTHER - HURTS TO BE IN LOVE - DON'T GIVE UP - PEOPLE GOTTA MOVE and than this big surprise song : WOMAN ON TOP which made the people in the audience scream and react. You have to hear and feel it to give your opinion. Our opinion is always good of course but this song made us really smile and growl at the same time. Gino performed this song in a great way with the Vannelli quality voice in different levels also with a little bit bluesy sound and country/folk sound. Anyways.... SUPERB!!! A few lines which we remember:....
She’s a woman on top THE MASTER OF MUSIC: GINO VANNELLI DID IT AGAIN IN AMERSFOORT, HOLLAND and many people came home again with this big smile and good feeling after seeing and hearing Gino Vannelli's voice and music!!! THE HOUDINI HORNS: Trumpet: Angelo Verploegen - Sax: Rolf Delfos - Trombone: Ilja Reijngoud - Bass: Boudewijn Lucas - Piano: Erwin Hoornweg and Drums: Jasper van Hulten. B&T
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 14 Mei 2007 van Paul W. in Holland met het onderwerp: Gino
Barend & Trees, Ik kan me herinneren dat hij eind jaren70 en conflict heft gehad met zijn platenmaatschappij of management waardoor zijn carriere enigszins in de versukkeling is geraakt. Weten jullie hoe dat precies zat? Vind ik wel intrigerend.
Groet,
Paul Wekker
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 14 May 2007 from Paul W. in Holland with the subject: Gino
Barend & Trees, If I remember well He had a conflict at the end of the 70's with his record company or management and because of this conflict His carreer went into a decline. Do you know exactly what happened?
That intrigues me. Greet, Paul Wekker.
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 16 Mei 2007 van Michiel & Marloes in Holland met het onderwerp: GINO VANNELLI op jazzfestival Amersfoort
Hi Barend & Trees,
De uitvoering van hurts to be in love vonden wij verreweg het mooist.
Het laatste nieuwe nummer vonden we veel te complex. Maar onze ervaring is dat je Vannelli-nummers soms veel vaker gehoord moet hebben voordat je ze echt gaat waarderen.
Jullie weten vast meer over Vannelli's verblijf in Nederland.
Waarom is hij hier?
Waar is zijn vrouw en zoon? Is ie misschien gescheiden?
En dan why Amersfoort - of all places ?
Zijn jullie al een keer bij um op bezoek geweest?
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 16 May 2007 from Michiel & Marloes in Holland with the subject: GINO VANNELLI on the jazzfestival Amersfoort
Hi Barend & Trees,
The performance of Hurts To Be In Love was farout the very best! That new song was too complex for us but our feelings tell us that you have to listen to Vannelli songs more often to appreciate it.
We are sure you know more about Gino staying in Holland?
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 22 Mei 2007 van Tineke in Holland met het onderwerp: Gino
Hallo Barend en Trees,
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 22 May 2007 from Tineke in Holland with the subject: Gino
Hello Barend and Trees,
Mijn zusje en ik hadden gehoopt om nog met hem op de foto te kunnen maar hij was snel weg.
Hi Barend and Trees,
My Sister and me hoped we could make a picture with Gino but he was already gone too fast. * * * 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 * * *
JazzSlam Poetry: Gino Vannelli and Michiel Borstlap on Sunday 13 May 2007 in the St. Aegtenkapel (Chapel) Gino Vannelli JazzSlam, click here for the enlarged pdf poster!!! PDF format or click here for jpg/jpeg format
COMMENTS, WORDS and REVIEWS about the JazzSlam:
A "few" words from the Editors (B&T)dated Monday morning 14 May 2007, who are still not landed in the real world again.
We type this just before we have to go to the ORANGE in Rotterdam on Monday afternoon.
This JazzSlam into Poetry was the best live performance ever! We saw and heard many Gino Vannelli performances, but this JazzSlam into poetry hit us deep and also most people in the audience. And we know we always say it's good or superb but this time we really, really mean it... ask all the 220 persons who were there and 100% will agree for sure. More words will follow also from other fans and music lovers and also the poetry lovers of course.
We remember 2 or 3 titles of Gino Vannelli's poems:
Songs we remember:
And many more... Please e-mail us when you remember more...
The Cake of Art.
You take a nice little chapel in Holland.
You understand that this cake can only made by one man....
The Cake of Art by
Thank you Gino voor being there and for your big hug, it was more then welcome.
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 14 Mei 2007 van Ron Adelaar in Amersfoort, Holland met het onderwerp: Gino Vannelli in Amersfoort
Hoi Barend en Trees,
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 14 May 2007 from Ron Adelaar in Amersfoort, Holland with the subject: Gino Vannelli in Amersfoort......
Hi Barend and Trees, Greetings from Desiree and Ron Adelaar from.....
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 13 Mei 2007 van Isabel in Amersfoort, Holland met het onderwerp: meer dan fantastisch !!
Beste Barend en Trees,
Al met al een prachtige combinatie.
Helaas moesten we gelijk na de show weg omdat we thuis verwacht werden door 2 meisjes die alleen waren.
Nou ik duik lekker mijn mandje in en mail nog wel,
Groetjes,
Isabel
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 13 May 2007 from Isabel in Amersfoort, Holland with the subject: Beyond fantastic !!
Dear Barend and Trees, It's a pity we had to leave right after the show because 2 lonely girls expected us home. Well I jump into my bed now and I will mail again. Greetings from Isabel.
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 14 Mei 2007 van Mr. C in Holland met het onderwerp: Ginoooooooooooooo
Hi Barend en Trees,
Lief dat jullie zaterdag naar ons zijn gaan zoeken, helaas zonder resultaat. Maar het is vandaag ruimschoots goedgekomen, mede ook door de bemiddeling van Barend. Eerst op de foto met Gino en met Michiel. En later sprak Carlos, Gino nog even aan over mij,dat ik Donja was en dat ik al jaren fan was en over dat sporten.
Ik had zoiets ´´ja, daar zit hij vast op te wachten´´. Maar onverwacht leverde dit mij a BIG HUG op met een kus in mijn nek! Ik gelijk maar terug gekust, het was nu of nooit! Ik weet niet of jullie het nog hebben gezien, er is geen foto van jammer genoeg. Maar ja, dat heb je met zo´n spontane reactie.
Dat zijn nou die SPECIAL THINGS IN LIFE!!!
Nou, jullie hebben morgen nog een concert, wat een luxe! Ik moet nodig gaan ontnuchteren. Ik hoef gelukkig pas morgenmiddag naar mijn werk.
Ik heb er nog een paar foto´s bijgevoegd ik weet niet of ze goed overkomen, anders moet ik het morgen opnieuw doen, ik zat een beetje te klungelen. Er zijn er nog veel meer hoor maar dat zijn vast een beetje dezelfde die jullie ook hebben.
Als jullie soms nog foto´s hebben waar wij op staan, willen jullie die dan mailen als jullie tijd hebben.....
Bij voorbaat dank!
Oh enne... als ik binnenkort met een vies nekkie rond loop dan weten jullie hoe het komt, wordt voorlopig niet meer gewassen, haha.
Hopelijk tot gauw weer bij GINO !
Liefs,
Donja en Mr.C. from Capelle...
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 14 May 2007 from Mr.C in Holland with the subject: Ginooooooooooooo
Hi Barend and Trees,
How sweet of you that you went for a hunt to find us in that crowd and it was a pity that you could not find us. But today all came to a very good result, also thanks to the nagotiations of Barend.
First a picture with Gino and with Michiel. And later Carlos talked to Gino about me, that my name is Donja and that I am a big, big fan for years already and about the sporting. I thought something like: " Yeahhhh Gino is really waiting to hear that. But very unexpected Gino gave me a BIG HUG and a kiss in my neck! So immediately I kissed back, now or never!!! I do not know if you saw this happening and there is no picture about this spontaneous behaviour but that's all about a real spontaneous reaction. This are the very special things in life!!!
So you two still have a concert to go tomorrow, life of luxury! I really need to sober up. Thank God I only have to go to work tomorrow afternoon.
I attached a few more pictures but I do not know if they come out very well. Otherwise I will try it again tomorrow, I was a little bit clumsy. There are much more pictures
but probably the same as you have already. And when you still have pictures with us can you please e-mail them when you have the time. Thanks in advance!
Ohhhhhhh, well, When you see me walking around with a dirty neck, you will know why, because I will not wash my neck for a while, hahahahaha!!!
We hope to see you soon again at a GINO concert! Love, Donja and Mr.C.
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 14 Mei 2007 van Jane in Holland met het onderwerp: Gino Vannelli dank je wel
hallo Trees en Barend,
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 14 May 2007 from Jane in Holland with the subject: Gino Vannelli thank you very much
Hello Barend and Trees,
An e-mail from Werner and Edith in Germany dated 14 May 2007 with the subject: Hi friends
Hi friends,
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 15 Mei 2007 van Jan en Anita in Holland met het onderwerp: Hij zit lekker in zijn vel!
Hallo Barend en Trees,
Gino blijft maar aan het vernieuwen en experimenteren. Waar haalt hij de
kracht vandaan zou je zeggen.
Gisterenavond kwam hij pas echt lekker op gang bij People Gotta Move vind
ik. Woman On Top is echt een topper!! Hij had er ook duidelijk veel
plezier in.
Volgens mij was het voor hem meer een plichtpleging dit concert. Hij had
het ook over een 'weird gig' tijdens een aankondiging. Maar tijdens het
concertje begon hij het steeds meer naar z'n zin te krijgen. Helemaal
super!
Kortom: hij zit lekker in zijn vel op dit moment en heeft het super naar
zijn zin en schrijft prachtige nieuwe dingen. Dat is uiteindelijk het
belangrijkst!
Op naar Northsea!
Gaan jullie nog naar concerten in de tussentijd?
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 15 May 2007 from Jan and Anita in Holland with the subject: He is in a good state of mind!
Hello Barend and Trees,
Gino keeps on experimenting and renewing. You could say or think: "Where does He find the strength?"
I think He really got started yesterday evening during People Gotta Move. Woman On Top is a real top hit!! It was obvious that He enjoyed Himself and had a great fun mind! I thought that this concert was more of a commercial obligation for Him. During an annoucement He also said something like: "A weird gig". But during this little concert He started to feel more fun and happyness. Totally super cool!
In a word: He is in a happy state, feels good and creates beautiful things. And at the end that's the most important!
Looking forward to the Northsea! Are you guys going to more concerts in between?
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 15 Mei 2007 van Clem van Lunteren in Holland met het onderwerp: zondag
Hoi maatjes!
Wie kan nou zeggen, zoals ik aan het eind tegen Werner zei: Can you
imagine? Look: our idol is just easily walking out the door. Bag on
his shoulder. Two streets from where he's living. Just around the
corner.
Waaaaah...
Liefs,
Clem van Lunteren
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 15 May 2007 from Clem van Lunteren in Holland with the subject: sunday
Hi mates, We start to think, almost lyrical or poetic:
"We are really, really blessed and the chosen people" Well, Why not?? It was one big lyrical poetry spectacle.
Who can say like I said to Werner at the end: "Can you imagine? Look our idol is walking out off the door in a very relaxed way... Bag on
his shoulder. Two streets from where he's living. Just around the
corner.
Waaaaah...
Love,
Clem van Lunteren
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail d.d. 15 Mei 2007 van Wil en Rob Spelbos in Holland met het onderwerp: (af)kicken!
Hallo Barend & trees.
Wij hadden nog een stukje in de spitskrant gezien over Amersfoort Jazz, daarin verwijzen ze naar een website waar je een kort filmpje kan zien met indrukken van het festival.
Aan het einde komt ook Gino aan de beurt met de workshop, leuk denk je dan………maar nee dus, het is echt negatief geworden mede door de “geweldige” mevrouw Jerney Kaagman, die zeer ongeïnteresseerd er bij zit, en als klap op de vuurpijl nog het negatieve commentaar van de verslaggeefster, we zaten verslagen naar het stukje te kijken. Het was gefilmd in de kapel, en dat vonden we juist zo geweldig, hoe kan iemand dit werk van Gino nou niet goed vinden………
Als jullie het soms ook willen zien dan kunnen jullie kijken op: Spitsnet.nl je wordt er dus niet vrolijk van. Wij blijven liever de leuke , mooie, ontroerende en alle ander geweldige momenten van de afgelopen dagen herinneren. En natuurlijk de meet & greet (helaas niet met Gino) maar wel met jullie, ha.ha....
Groetjes en tot ziens,
Rob & Wil Spelbos
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail dated 15 May 2007 from Wil en Rob Spelbos in Holland with the subject: Kicking!!! Kick the habit
Hello Barend & trees,
We saw a piece in the SpitsKrant newspaper about the Amersfoort Jazz Festival. In that piece they refer to a web site where people can see a short videoclip with impressions of the Amersfoort Jazz Festival. At the end it's Gino's turn with His workshop, we thought: "ohhhh nice..." But NO it's very negative for our feelings especially because of that so-called great woman Mrs. Jerney Kaagman, who sits there in Gino's workshop very, very uninterested. And to crown it all the very negative comments of the hostess, we were in total shock and defeated while watching this videoclip. How is it possible that someone does not like Gino's work???
If you want to see it here is a link to Spitsnet.nl but we warn you: This will not make you happy!
We rather keep on enjoying the beautiful memories of fun, emotions and fantastic touching moments from the last couple of days. And of course the meet & greet (however NOT with Gino) but with you two hahahaha...Greetings and see you soon. Rob and wil Spelbos.
Another e-mail dated 17 May 2007 from Donja in Holland with the subject: Gino in Holland...
GINO VANNELLI
When I am feeling sad, he says; "Put The Weight On My Shoulders" ,it ain't no weight at all and he "Rock Me To Heaven" with his beautiful songs.
Now I "Gettin' High", so high because Gino The Master lives in Holland for a while and treats me with his wonderful poetry and his great songs, which feeds my soul.
On this moment I know where I am going, to all the man 's live concerts. "These Are The Days"! and oh no, "Wild Horses"can't drive me away from him.........
GINO, I hope you stay another while, although I can imagine that you miss your family very much....
An e-mail from Laetitia in London, U.K. dated 16 May 2007 with the subject: Hello from London!
Dear Trees and Barend,
Thank you again for sharing some time with me over the week end and giving
me some anecdotes/inside stories about what is really Gino’s work & life
These moments felt intimate. I still have not “landed in the real world”
myself if I may repeat what you wrote!…. That was very very special that
Sunday’s concert; I believe Gino should do this type of “JazzSlam” more
often, I mean Gino reading his work/poems/reflections, it feels quite
uplifting and emotional at the same time. Or even reading other pieces of
literature (that’s a good idea isn’t it?)
You are very down to earth people, I like that!
Trees, I had a look at the “footsteps” page you mentioned, it’s quite fun to
see that!
And to people who do not “like”/criticize your site, give them that
quotation as follows: “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art
is knowing which ones to keep” (from Scott Adams).
I had some of Gouda with “komijn” for dinner! Dutch cheese is very tasty
indeed!
I will email you longer over the week end.
How was Rotterdam concert on Monday evening??
I will be very pleased to hear from you. Bye for now.
Yours musically,
Laetitia
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Nog meer mooie woorden in een e-mail d.d. 17 Mei 2007 van Donja in Holland met het onderwerp: Ginooooooo
Hé Barend en Trees,
Alles klopte zondag, de tijd, de lokatie, de sfeer, Je kon een speld horen vallen, zo stil was het publiek in afwachting van wat Gino ging voordragen of zingen. Normaal hoor je overal kuchjes e.d., nu alleen een mobiele telefoon die afging, waar Michiel gelijk grappig op inhaakte.
En dan als afsluiter die dikke knuffel van Gino....... Nou ik schrok niet zo zeer maar was meer beduusd, totaal onverwacht maar oh zo welkom!!! Het heeft me zo very, very happy gemaakt.
Nou ik kan er nog wel uren over doorgaan Maar ik moet naar mijn bed en jullie hebben het druk zat. ik zei al tegen Carlos, voorlopig hoef je geen antwoord te verwachten want iedereen gaat reacties en foto's mailen,het waren maar liefst 3 concerten in één weekend..... Dus ik vind jullie reactie nog snel!
En tuurlijk mogen jullie de foto's gebruiken, alles wat ik mail mag je altijd gebruiken.
Ik ga zo weer slapen met een big smile and sweet dreams.
Groetjes en welterusten,
ENGLISH/ENGELS: More beautiful words in an e-mail dated 17 May 2007 from Donja in Holland with the subject: Ginooooooo
Hey Barend and Trees, And than at the end of all the beautiful things a big hug from Gino...... I did not jump out of my skin but I was total and complete flabbergasted because this was so unexpected but very welcome!!! This made me feel so very happy.
I can go on for hours and hours but I need to go to sleep and you two have already so many things to do. I already told Carlos please do not expect a reply very soon because everybody starts to e-mail reactions and pictures, this were 3 concerts in one weekend...... So i think your reaction is still very quick!
And of course you may use my pictures and all my words in e-mails. I am going to sleep now with a big smile and sweet dreams. Greetings and sleep well, X Donja
An e-mail from Cor Dingena in Rotterdam, Holland dated 29 May 2007 with the subject: Gino Vannelli in Rotterdam and Amersfoort, Holland.
Dear Gino en Michiel,
On the moment I purchased my ticket for the "Poetry Gig" on Sunday of May 13, I didn't realise this gig would be held on Mothersday. 2 Weeks prior to this fabulous gig I did realised it was held on Mothersday, and I started to feel slightly oncomfortable. Because on that moment I already made my choice to be a part of that gig....but how to manage this with my Mother and wife?
Neverteheless, both my mother and wife forgave me, due to the fact that they both know how much I wanted to be a 0.5% share of it on that Sunday in Amersfoort (due to the fact that only 200 attendees could be a part of this very rare gig). So mom and Jannie, my apollogies and thanks!
Gino, Michiel, It was a great and unforgetable pleasure to be there!! Gino, thanks for joining me on the photo after the gig (see attachment and as you can see, Barend is watching us). Michiel, thanks for the nice chat we had and always willing to hold your glass of white wine, during the autographs for your fans. Hopefully we will have a lot of more gigs to come of you both!!
NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail van Erwin Happel in Holland d.d. 1 Juni 2007 met het onderwerp: bijzondere ontmoeting met Gino Vanelli
Beste Barend en Trees,
Na optreden in Vrije geluiden en De Wereld draait door en de nieuwste Cd
die ik onlangs kocht ben ik me de laatste tijd meer gaan verdiepen in Gino
zijn muziek en achtergronden. Wat me echt heeft besloten me meer
te verdiepen in zijn muziek was het optreden bij de Wereld draait door.
Ik lag te slapen met de tv op de achtergrond. Ik werd half wakker
en hoorde muziek (geen bekend nummer) maar wist meteen dat het Gino Vanelli
was (voor mij zeer gevoelige muziek, kan met erg raken). Ben na
dit optreden veel gaan zoeken op internet. Kwam eerst op website van Gino terecht,
maar daar kwam ik weinig nieuwe informatie tegen. Ik kwam uiteindelijk
op jullie site terecht. Dit was een echte openbaring. Wat een informatie
en fijn om te weten dat er ook nog meer fans zijn. Volgens mij heb
ik je wel gezien (Barend) tijdens het optreden in de kapel maar
kwam het er even niet van om je te spreken. Wel sprak
ik ene Werner (uit Duitsland) aan die ik later op jullie site ook aantrof.
Bijgaand een foto van mezelf tijdens het concert in Amersfoort.
Graag zou ik jullie eens willen ontmoeten om eens meer over Gino Vanelli
te weten te komen. Wellicht zou ik jullie eens kunnen spreken
bijv. in Laren in september als Gino wederom optreedt?
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail from Erwin Happel in Holland dated 1 June 2007 with the subject: A very special meeting with Gino Vannelli
Dear Barend and Trees, After Gino's performances in "Vrije Geluiden" and "De Wereld Draait Door" and His latest cd which I bought recently, I am trying to learn more about His music and backgrounds. But what me really, really decided to widen my knowledge about Gino's music is the tv program "De Wereld Draait Door". I was sleeping with the tv on the background and was half awake when I heard some unknown music but I immediately knew that this was GINO VANNELLI.
(Very emotional music for me which can touch me deep)
After this performance I surfed and searched the internet many times. First I arrived on the official
Here is a picture of me during the concert in Amersfoort. I love to meet you two one day and learn more about Gino Vannelli. Maybe we can talk with eachother in Laren when Gino gives a concert there in September. NEDERLANDS/DUTCH: Een e-mail van Marien in Amersfoort, Holland, Nederland d.d. 2 Juni 2007 met het onderwerp: gino vannelli en ik
ENGLISH/ENGELS: An e-mail from Marien in Amersfoort, Holland, Nederland dated 2 June 2007 with the subject: Gino Vannelli and me...
Hello Barend and Trees my name is Marien Meeuwisse, 51 years old and I am already a big fan for more than 30 years and a very big Gino Vannelli music-lover. I have all His work and my biggest wish was to see and hear Him live on stage. So I was very surprised that He came to Amersfoort for a concert. I myself live in Amersfoort and I almost felt from my chair when I heard that He lived in Amersfoort. So you will understand that this was my only chance to meet him. And that's why I was in front of the chapel on Sunday, smoking a cigaret, just before the concert, and guess what??? My idol Gino Vannelli came walking towards me and I asked Him if it was possible that He and me could go on the picture... He said: "No problem" and now there is a big frame with Him and me hanging in our livingroom. I enjoyed that day so much and WHAT A VOICE. He did not give in much through out all those years. I see your names many times in combination with Gino, can you tell me something about that? Greetings from Marien a Fan.
Hi Trees & Barend,
Here my new email:
Funny how you get hooked”on your site! I never got a chance to look at it
properly in the past but since I met up with you both in Amersfoort, I go on
it more regularly (generally from work in the morning before it gets busy!
Trees, I did see the article on Gino's footstep; how sweet is that? Very
nice! ) I discovered a bit more about Gino’s work und your truly & genuine
passion for him/his achievement (Trees, the last few words of this sentence
are for you!!).
Talking about achievement, your site is fantastic, that’s unbelievable the
time you must dedicate to it, between the update/literature/photos downloads
etc... (as you can see I do not use the word “work” since for you it’s not
really work as such is it? It’s wonderful to be passionate!
Still full of unforgettable memories from the Amersfoort Jazz Festival!
Needless to say the Sunday JazzSlam session was breathtaking. The setting of
the St Aegtenchapel, especially the vaulted ceiling, works perfectly with
Gino’s voice & Michiel on the piano. He can sing everything really as he
sings from his heart…. Gino & Michiel should do these type of Jazz music
sessions more often, what do you think??
It was the first time I went to the Netherlands (do not count the 2 hour
Amterdam tour from 10 years ago) & I can certainly say I discovered a very
interesting & warm place. “Holland ” (so the French say!) is not confined to
the old cliché of Amsterdam/cheese & tulips! You’re gonna laugh, it seems
silly…..I learned that Gouda (the cheese!) is actually a town!… aren’t we
learning something new everyday?! I really fell for Amersfoort town, it’s
sooo pretty. It reminds me my home town in France, La Rochelle. Yes, we have
cobbles street there as well……
I brought back loads of cheese from your country, the one with the “komijn”
seeds is absolutely delicious. My partner & I like the goat cheese as well.
I unfortunately now ran out of Dutch cheese, that’s a real pity!!
Last week end, guess what…….I found a copy of “Crazy life” (I now have 2
copies) yep & in mint condition. London is one of the best place for record
hunting. Still trying really hard, (shall I write out “with despair”?) to
find a copy of “Gina Bold”….
I have not downloaded the photos from my video camera since I do not have
the facilities here. Once back home in France in 3 weeks time, I’ll send you
the photos.
I might go to the workshop in Odense if this is confirmed. I spoke to
someone at the Danish Academy of music & she confirms Gino is going over
there. If I go I can give you some notes of some sorts of what has been said
if you wish. Otherwise I’ll definitely find time to come to the Northsea
festival mid July. I have not looked into it as yet.
If you have any hotels or bed & breakfast to recommend I’ll appreciate your
tips & help.
Hope you are well. It’s now time to play a bit of music (I fancy listening
to “Brother to Brother” tonight) with a glass of wine……!
Look forward to your feedback. Thank you for sharing. Shall I say “Dank u”
Kind regards Laetitia.
An e-mail from Werner and Edith in Germany dated 14 June 2007 with the subject: that remarkable weekend in Amersfoort.
Hi all you crazy people,
Well i´m back on the www. We´ve had a complete breakdown of internet and mailingsystems in our house in the week after Amersfoort. It took nearly 3 weeks to recreate all systems and cable disfunctions.
I was´nt able to send our impressions and experiences from that remarkable weekend in Amersfoort.
Here we go!
It is bad to seddle down in real life and work after highlights like that.
Gino went to another higher level in combining a very special performance - music, poetry, storyteller, poems, soul and life surching, the meaning of being, the sence of song - creation, the art of music. He´s a real master in all that. The audience in the chappelle was allowed to get that spirit he´s able to sent out..
And there is "None So Beautiful" and the story behind the words. People cried.
And he explained why it is like it is. Gypsy Days.
And then there was Entertainement too. The mood changes from sadness to fun. He created an athmosphere we´ll never forget. And it´s been the first time he sang and played Piano.
He was so happy when he made fun with brother Michiel who played like a God of ebony and ivory. And then there was the melody of an cell - phone during Michiel playing an intro. He catched that melody in a second and played along the melody. Incredible -everyone laughed.
Gino sang with an extraordinary passion and emotional power in that beautiful room of the small church. To us it´s been real heaven. And now we know who´s the most wanted Bachelor in the Netherlands. Gino told us.
We ´ve enjoyed that early afternoon in the Saint Aegtenkapel. We will never forget.
After the performance everyone was in a scratchy and happy mood and they all had that shimmering eyes and smiling faces. It seemed to be everybody who stayed for to see them again after show. When they arrived it was a wave of applause.
We were so happy to live that experience together with so many friends and fans we know over the Gino - years now.
It was so good to be with Trees and Barend who are the most passionate and lovely people we´ve ever known.
Can you imagine the happiness in everyones face?
The evening before that was the short show with the Houdini Horns on the market - square of Amersfoort. Approximately 2000 people filled the square. It´s been a nice warm evening to stay outside.
Gino and the Houdinis brought the heat to that place. A few versions they arranged like the Chicago Horns but a bit more jazzy. Gino filled Amersfoort with his entire voice and gave the conductor to the Houdinis. Very extraordinary style.
The schedule of the Festival didn´t allow to do more music and the show was over in one click. The crowd wanted more.
We too.
And we´ve got more, much more on Sunday in the church.
See you all hopefully in Rotterdam at the North Sea Festival!!
En wat is Michiel een fantastische muzikant en wat een leuke man...en wat een enorme chemie hebben die twee....dat moest zo zijn dat die elkaar zijn tegengekomen. Fantastische combi!!
12 mei was ook geweldig!!! Don't give up on me....heeft mij diep geraakt, wat een schitterend nummer, ik was daar helemaal stil van. Ik hoop dat dat nummer echt een keer op CD verschijnt, prachtig..het galmt nog na in mijn hoofd.
Nog steeds onder de indruk van de optredens in mijn Amersfoort, de stad waar ik geboren ben waar mijn roots liggen, waar ik Gino's muziek voor het eerst op mijn zolderkamertje hoorde, de stad waar ik mijn eerste single-tjes en lp's van Gino vond...en dat hij daar nu heeft opgetreden, heeft gewoond, Amersfoort of all places!!...heel bijzonder.
Dear Barend and Trees,
This Michiel Borstlap is also a fantastic and superb musician and he is a funny and nice man too. Those two have such a big chemistry... Those two meeting eachother was meant to be...Superb combination!!
The 12th of May was great too!!! Don't Give Up On Me... Touched me deep, what a beautiful song, It made me in deep silence. I really hope this song will be released on cd, wonderful...it still echo's in my mind.
I am still very impressed by the performance in my town of Amersfoort, my hometown where I was born, the place of my roots, where I played and listened to Gino Vannelli's music for the very first time in my attic-room. The city of Amersfoort where I found my first Gino Vannelli vinyl singles and LP's and that He performed there now in my city and even lived there!! Amersfoort of all places!!... Very special to me. Slide show Houdini Horns soundcheck with 40 pictures. Slide show Gino Vannelli & the Houdini Horns concert with 20 pictures.
The fans & Gino Vannelli & Michiel Borstlap. Do not forget
Back to Rotterdam, Holland. Back to all links of all concert reviews. Back to the Vannelli/Borstlap pages 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Back to the updates....
Thanks to Barend, Carlos, Werner, Clem, Cor Dingena and Michiel Borstlap for taking pictures and e-mailing them to us to built Amersfoort web pages... BIG THANKS to you all!!!
Copyright 2007 - 2008 Barend and Trees in Holland. |
Hi Trees en Barend,
Wat een feest was het dit weekend!
It was a great weekend! I am still not landed on real grounds and still in a whirl of excitement. Gino was so good and Michiel too and than there is that humour, really fantastic! Saterday was top too and also the meeting with you two, but today was very, very special. Our friends were very, very impressed too, we were so happy that we told them about this special event. And again thanks to you two. Otherwise we could not have known about this. I also enjoyed it to know you two a little bit more and you two are very special.
Ik ben onlangs bij het optreden van Gino geweest in de Aegtenkapel in Amersfoort.
hallo barend en trees mijn naam is marien meeuwisse 51 jaar en ik ben al 30
jaar een een groote lief hebber van de muziek van gino vannelli ik heb al
zijn werk het was een wens van mij om hem eens life te horen dus was ik
verbaast dat hij in amersfoort ging optreden ik woon zelf namelijk in amersfoort
en ik viel helemaal van mijn stoel dat hij gewoon in amersfoort woonde dus
julli begrijpen dan ook wel dat dit mijn kans was om hem te ontmoeten en zo
stond ik op zondag voor het concert in sint aegtenkapel buiten een sigaret
te roken en wie kwam aanlopen gino mijn idool ik vroeg hem of hij met mij op
de foto wilde geen probleem zij hij nu hangt hij in onze woonkamer wat heb
ik genoten die dag wat een stem hij heeft niet veel ingeleverd in al die
jaren ik kom julli naam vaak tegen in combinatie met gino kunnen julli daar
iets over vertelen? groetjes marien een fan
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