WONDERFUL BOOK LAUNCH last night!
December 17, 2008Sensational atmosphere at the official launch at The Queensland Orchestra Studios in Brisbane’s West End last night. It was a beautiful summer evening overlooking the river, with fantastic food and drink provided by a small army of “Team Patrick” volunteers for the 120+ guests.
Keynote speakers touched on their relationships with Chris’ musical career, and the evolution and ‘birth process’ of ABBA : LET THE MUSIC SPEAK, capped off by the delightful and charming words of our VIP guest Judith Durham of The Seekers fame.
Dozens and dozens of still images. and hundreds of minutes of footage, were taken, and we hope to be able to post a selection here in the very near future.
Meantime, Ian Cole, who we were also thrilled could join us from Sydney specially for the occasion, has posted his own illustrated account at http://abbaworld.wordpress.com/
PS ~ I SAW ABBA MANIA TODAY ON THE GOLD COAST!
What a sensational show it is too: everything Chris (who’s playing cello in the band’s string section) said it was, and more ~ incredible atmosphere, audience participation and, perhaps best of all, meticulously authentic renditions of the famous four, their costumes, singing and stage presence … I closed my eyes several times and would swear I was listening to a studio album track!
This is an absolute ‘must-see’ show for anyone living in or visiting Southeast Queensland in the next two months of its season.
More from Chris when he’s recovered and has a chance to compose himself!
Cheers, Matt
Hi Matt and Chris,
It was indeed a thrill to be at the book launch. But it’s even more of a thrill that the book is finally out in the world. I’ve been waiting so long for that to happen. You two have done a brilliant job.
Ian
Hi Ian
Thanks for your kind words; it was a treat to meet the “famous” Ian Cole at the launch (at long last) ~ and thanks also for your ‘pre-emptive strike’ with your launch event photos (!!) on your blog … we’re hoping to upload our own photographer’s work from the night early in the New Year on both Chris’ blog and his website.
Meantime ~ as I’ve said to Chris many times ~ I think the deafening silence from around the world is a good indicator that everyone who’s received their ordered copies is having trouble juggling the demands of Christmas with their desire to immerse themselves in the book!
All the very best for the Season and the New Year to one and all.
Cheerz,
Matt