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Friday - April 4th 2003
Monica and I arrived in Moscow after an overnight
flight from Madrid and then had the chance to grab a few hours sleep
before the schedule began.
Eugene from Sony Music picked us up and we headed
to their office in the centre of Moscow on a cold, wet day that
reminded me of England!!! (Sorry, your Majesty!!). I like Moscow…
it's bit grimy this time of year and people drive like total loonies
but it does have a charm that, for me at least, is quite irresistible!
After a meeting at the office we went to MTV for a "News
Block" interview and then to Open Rock Radio. After
lunch we went back to the office for meetings to discuss the details
of the show with the Presidential Orchestra in Moscow
on the 26th. Because it involves a major Orchestra (43 pieces)
and because it is being filmed and recorded for a DVD, there
are obviously a lot more details to be considered but really it
boils down to planning the concert and then doing what needs to
be done to properly integrate the 12 (or so) cameras that will be
used. The "film factor" mandates that additional consideration
has to be given to lighting too.
There will be two parts to the show and the first 75 minutes will
start with just myself and the orchestra for five songs and then
the band will join us. After the first set there will be a short
intermission and then the band and I will do our normal show. It's
going to be a very special night and I am happy that the many of
you that would like to be there but can't be, will be able to enjoy
it later this year when the DVD comes out (I am still juggling the
set lists but as soon as I have them finalised, I'll include them
here).
Anyway, we eventually got back to the hotel, grabbed a snack in
the bar and went to catch some sleep before another day of press
etc.
Next
day...
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