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| There really is only one Clay Aiken; concert comparisons | |
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| Topic Started: Aug 1 2009, 05:10 AM (79 Views) | |
| lady4clay | Aug 1 2009, 05:10 AM Post #1 |
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The more concerts I see featuring other entertainers, the more I miss and appreciate Clay's unique talents. In the last two weeks I have seen a couple of concerts. The first was in a small venue. It was a husband and wife team called Montana Skies. The wife is a fantastic cello player ( both regular and electric cello), the husband plays guitar. They write most of their music, but mix in standards, as well. I have played cello in the past, and my granddaughter is taking lessons currently, so I thought it would be nice for her to see a live performance. They are very accomplished musicians, we enjoyed the performance, but I left missing that spark that always happens whenever I see Clay. There was no WOW factor. The next concert was a 5 hour show featuring Willie Nelson, John Melencamp, and Bob Dylan. I took granddaughter #2 and really enjoyed the show. Willie Nelson is still amazing at the age of 76. He sang and played non stop for almost 2 hours. His voice was strong, guitar playing excellent. It was impressive and I think he sounded better than he did when I saw him last which was probably 20 years ago. He received a good audience response, but nothing like the response at a Clay concert. John Melencamp was next. He also performed for over an hour, did some older songs, and introduced a new beautiful song he had just recorded. I've always liked him and he puts on a great, energetic show. The audience response to him was probably the most animated. My granddaughter, who had never heard him before, and knew none of the songs, said she really liked him. Last in the lineup was Bob Dylan. He is 68. I have always liked him. I know he isn't everyone's cup of tea, but he is a phenomenal writer and , I believe, one of the best poets of our generation. What can you say about him? Most either love him of hate him ( sound familar?). It was fun seeing him live. My granddaughter, being an old soul, loves Bob Dylan and was very excited to see him . He also received a good crowd response, although some people did leave during the performance. If you've hung on this long, the real reason for this post is to compare these concerts to a Clay concert. ---- As you might have figured out by now, I am a huge fan of live music and have always attended many different genres of music. I have never seen the crowd respond the way they do to Clay. I have never loved a concert the way I love seeing Clay perform live, whether is was a Christmas show, a regular tour, or a Broadway show. There is an energy in his shows that is extremely rare. It's not that I don't enjoy the others, but a Clay event has an intensity that , as least for me, has never been equaled. I don't know what that "IT" factor is. These other are performers are talented, but I don't feel like a part of me goes with them , when they leave the stage. I don't start wondering when I can see them again. I don't feel like I've been to heaven and back. My conclusion is that Clay has a very special , extremely rare gift. Perhaps it is his ability to connect with the audience, to pull you in and for that short time to make you live in the moment and abandon all your cares. For that short time you become one with the experience. It is a mind altering experience and when you walk out that door, you are a happier person. No wonder we want to be in that presence again. 
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| Tinker504 | Aug 1 2009, 07:09 AM Post #2 |
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 You are so right! Seeing Clay live is amazing. I can't wait to see him again! Donna |
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| crisiaiken | Aug 1 2009, 07:24 AM Post #3 |
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| JanWhatever | Aug 1 2009, 05:03 PM Post #4 |
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Thank you for a lovely and poignant post, lady4clay! I agree with you 100%!   |
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| JanWhatever | Aug 1 2009, 05:30 PM Post #5 |
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I enjoyed it so much that I have shared it on Ideal Idol/ Clay Aiken News. HERE.
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| nym1023 | Aug 1 2009, 06:00 PM Post #6 |
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Thank you lady4clay  ! It is so true....there is only one Clay!!!! 
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| SandyforClay | Aug 1 2009, 06:26 PM Post #7 |
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Thank you so much lady4clay - I really enjoyed that post and how very true it is; no one can surpass our Clay! He's very special. |
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| lady4clay | Aug 2 2009, 06:25 AM Post #8 |
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Thank you all for the nice comments. They are greatly appreciated. I hope the news Clay referred to on OFC is career related. We need to see or hear him again--"soon"! 
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| JanWhatever | Aug 2 2009, 08:57 AM Post #9 |
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Lady4Clay, here are some more comments about your essay on The Clayboard: http://theclayboard.yuku.com/topic/30236 |
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| CarolC. | Aug 2 2009, 01:57 PM Post #10 |
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Wonderfully written Lady4Clay - you said it perfectly! He surely is "Unforgettable". This is an exciting time for us, his fans. It is only my opinion and nothing more, but, I just have a nagging feeling he is going to knock our socks off!!! 
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