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Anonymous · 26 Jul 2002, 16:10

Well my voice is getting back to normal, I did wonder yesterday if I could talk normally but found after an attempt that it really did hurt too much! I ended up whispering for most of the day. I haven't screamed myself that hoarse at a concert before - but the pain was worth it, just to see Meat Loaf live!

I was sitting 18 rows back, to the left as you look at the stage, just in from the aisle. And what a view! I've never been so close to an artist, and never one as good as Meat Loaf.

I can't remember the whole playlist, please forgive me but I was too busy enjoying myself to write down the songs! But when he sang "I'd do anything for love" - I was in tears. Mainly from the way he was singing (and Patti, of course), but also because I just never believed that I would be so close to such a great man, watching and listening to him playing songs I've only ever heard on my stereo.

I didn't think I'd ever get to see him live - so to see him on Wednesday has totally blown my mind. He's a consummate artist and plays the audience with the same love and attention that he plays his songs. Watching him calm the audience down before singing "I'd do anything for love" was both funny and touching - the way he wanted silence, and kept stopping and starting, pretending to walk off and then coming back as the audience screamed and cried for him. Wow. Words fail me.

And to see Pearl and Amanda both singing backing vocals for "2 out of 3"...

It's kind of scary to realise that Meat Loaf has been singing and performing for longer than I've been alive - but I guess that's one of the things I love about him so much - his music is timeless, classic rock, and holds the love of his listeners. I can't see any current "new" acts making it as he has. To be loved for over 25 years by so many thousands, to have the fans flock to your concerts for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their hero... (or twice-in-a-lifetime for some posters I've seen!)

Hopefully it won't be too long before I can see him again... I'm tempted to move to the US just so I can jet around seeing him a little easier... maybe I could become a roadie...

I've loved Meat Loaf for about 8 years, but it feels like he's always been a part of my life, like I've always known and loved his music. Like I was born loving the music. I'm sure there's a great many people out there who know exactly what I mean!

His style, his music, his family being on stage - the band... Just - wow.

And nice plug there by Kasim - I think I may be buying a new CD soon... as well as "Testify" of course!

Never, ever, stop rocking!

26 Jul 2002, 16:10	#10
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	Meat Loaf - what can I say? Well my voice is getting back to normal, I did wonder yesterday if I could talk normally but found after an attempt that it really did hurt too much! I ended up whispering for most of the day. I haven't screamed myself that hoarse at a concert before - but the pain was worth it, just to see Meat Loaf live! I was sitting 18 rows back, to the left as you look at the stage, just in from the aisle. And what a view! I've never been so close to an artist, and never one as good as Meat Loaf. I can't remember the whole playlist, please forgive me but I was too busy enjoying myself to write down the songs! But when he sang "I'd do anything for love" - I was in tears. Mainly from the way he was singing (and Patti, of course), but also because I just never believed that I would be so close to such a great man, watching and listening to him playing songs I've only ever heard on my stereo. I didn't think I'd ever get to see him live - so to see him on Wednesday has totally blown my mind. He's a consummate artist and plays the audience with the same love and attention that he plays his songs. Watching him calm the audience down before singing "I'd do anything for love" was both funny and touching - the way he wanted silence, and kept stopping and starting, pretending to walk off and then coming back as the audience screamed and cried for him. Wow. Words fail me. And to see Pearl and Amanda both singing backing vocals for "2 out of 3"... It's kind of scary to realise that Meat Loaf has been singing and performing for longer than I've been alive - but I guess that's one of the things I love about him so much - his music is timeless, classic rock, and holds the love of his listeners. I can't see any current "new" acts making it as he has. To be loved for over 25 years by so many thousands, to have the fans flock to your concerts for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see their hero... (or twice-in-a-lifetime for some posters I've seen!) Hopefully it won't be too long before I can see him again... I'm tempted to move to the US just so I can jet around seeing him a little easier... maybe I could become a roadie... I've loved Meat Loaf for about 8 years, but it feels like he's always been a part of my life, like I've always known and loved his music. Like I was born loving the music. I'm sure there's a great many people out there who know exactly what I mean! His style, his music, his family being on stage - the band... Just - wow. And nice plug there by Kasim - I think I may be buying a new CD soon... as well as "Testify" of course! Never, ever, stop rocking!