Post by cam83 on Oct 2, 2004 16:17:36 GMT -5
Hi Friends,
I put my thoughts of my experience of seeing SANDI PATTY in concert, on her website at www.sandipatty.com but I am copying and pasting it on here so you can read, as well as adding some more details...
Hello Fellow Sandi Patty fans,
Well yesterday, on October 1, 2004, I was able to see Sandi Patty for my first time, in concert. It was amazing and a blessing for everyone in my group. I had bought as gifts, tickets for my Mom, my Auntie Marc, and my sister Cori, and they all enjoyed themselves immensely. My Mom woke up today, and said, how amazing it was. She keeps raving about how great it was, and of course, I am inclined to agree 1000%. It was a powerful experience to see what a talented person can do with the gifts that God can give them. I believe He gives us gifts and it is our job to find out what it is and to utilize it to our best abilities. Anyhow.
I left Canmore, Alberta, a tourist town at 9:15 on the Greyhound Bus, and arrived in Edmonton about 5 and half hours later. Bus travelling is NOT my thing, but I was going to see Sandi sing, so I guess that is the difference. I remarked to someone at the concert, that I would have walked on broken glass to get to her concert. Anyhow, Mom and Cori picked me up at the Greyhound depot, and we had some errands to run. Then it was off to the West Edmonton Mall, where I bought the Hymns of Faith cd, and also obtained a poster of the Sandi Patty concert, hoping that later Sandi Patty would be able to sign it for me. Bought a pair of pants so I would like fine when Sandi saw me sitting there in the front row. See, I already planned that I would sit in the front row.
Got to the church by 6 pm and inside there were a few people millng around, so I watched from one of the auditorium doors, and saw a choir rehearsel on stage. All of a sudden this blonde haired woman walked onstage, talking to them. I knew, without a doubt that it was THE Sandi Patty. And it was. So I could hear her sing snippets of songs, the first being a part of HOW GREAT THOU ART which blew me away. Finally she was turning around, and I waved at her. I couldn't believe how bold I was, but I thought, she might wave back. And she did!! So that made me happy! She saw me.
I went to another set of doors, that were closed, as a line was slowly forming and there, chat with several people. I was giving them a bit of my Sandi knowledge, my favorite Sandi songs, albums etc. It was neat to be able to talk to fellow Christian brothers and sisters in a positive manner. I always feel that there is too much negativity in the world, and instead of living in the darkness, we need to live in the light in our attitude, our words, our lives, and those around us on a daily basis(please excuse my preaching).
Finally the doors opened at 6:30 pm, and I walked quickly to the front and saved 3 seats for my family, who were to be here shortly. I was thrilled, as I always thought that it would be a treat to be able to sit in front row, especially at a Sandi concert.
They had a lovely dancer come out, followed by a group of 7 singers who sang several songs. They also had a young hip hop dance group come out and perform, and they were very good. But I was waiting for Sandi to come out. I wanted to hear her so badly.
Finally the moment came when Sandi came out and everyone stood to welcome her. She sang CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS. As I did not write the songs down, I can only remember most of them, and not in any particular order. So here goes.
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
We Shall Behold Him
My Jesus I Love Thee
Shout To The Lord
Holy Ground
Blessed Assurance
Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
The Old Rugged Cross
Precious memories
In The Garden
Just A Closer Walk
Via Dolorosa
In The Name Of the Lord
Hosanna
Make His Praise Glorious
Let There Be Praise
Jesus Loves Me medley
I will note about 2 songs. VIA DOLOROSA she sang so beautifully, and you not only heard her sing like an angel, but you could feel the story of the song, sweep you in.
Also she did JESUS LOVES ME medley of imitations of pop songbirds KAREN CARPENTER and BARBRA STREISAND. She was amazing! We all laughed at how gifted she was. Amazing! She also added Barbra singing a clip of EVERGREEN. Her interpretation of Karen was uncanny and everyone got a laugh at her phrasing and intonation. If you ever get a chance to hear her sing, GO!! I always truly feel that had Karen lived, she and Sandi would have been friends. Maybe even a grammy winning duet collaboration. She also added Celine Dion singing MY HEART WILL GO ON, but with the lyrics of Jesus Loves Me. Very nice. Then she also did her piano duet with Steve Potts, which everyone loved.
Sandi is not only a gifted singer...one of the GIFTED...but also an accomplished pianist.
A powerful evening. One I will never forget. Afterwards, she got a standing ovation and sang WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM, for which she did sign language.
Afterwards, I got to meet Sandi Patty. Got her autograph. I got to talk to her. I told her I belonged to the online community, and she said, that I probably would write a review, of which I agreed. I got to take a picture of her and me. She is a gracious lady, talented lady, full of the Lord. What a blessing she is. THANK YOU Sandi, very very much!!
She also rememberd my asking her on chat a few nights ago when I asked if she had ever met Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand. So that was cool. I want to go see her do her Christmas concerts, as I have heard they are awesome. What a first rate talented, awesome lady she is.
My thoughts,
Cameron
I put my thoughts of my experience of seeing SANDI PATTY in concert, on her website at www.sandipatty.com but I am copying and pasting it on here so you can read, as well as adding some more details...
Hello Fellow Sandi Patty fans,
Well yesterday, on October 1, 2004, I was able to see Sandi Patty for my first time, in concert. It was amazing and a blessing for everyone in my group. I had bought as gifts, tickets for my Mom, my Auntie Marc, and my sister Cori, and they all enjoyed themselves immensely. My Mom woke up today, and said, how amazing it was. She keeps raving about how great it was, and of course, I am inclined to agree 1000%. It was a powerful experience to see what a talented person can do with the gifts that God can give them. I believe He gives us gifts and it is our job to find out what it is and to utilize it to our best abilities. Anyhow.
I left Canmore, Alberta, a tourist town at 9:15 on the Greyhound Bus, and arrived in Edmonton about 5 and half hours later. Bus travelling is NOT my thing, but I was going to see Sandi sing, so I guess that is the difference. I remarked to someone at the concert, that I would have walked on broken glass to get to her concert. Anyhow, Mom and Cori picked me up at the Greyhound depot, and we had some errands to run. Then it was off to the West Edmonton Mall, where I bought the Hymns of Faith cd, and also obtained a poster of the Sandi Patty concert, hoping that later Sandi Patty would be able to sign it for me. Bought a pair of pants so I would like fine when Sandi saw me sitting there in the front row. See, I already planned that I would sit in the front row.
Got to the church by 6 pm and inside there were a few people millng around, so I watched from one of the auditorium doors, and saw a choir rehearsel on stage. All of a sudden this blonde haired woman walked onstage, talking to them. I knew, without a doubt that it was THE Sandi Patty. And it was. So I could hear her sing snippets of songs, the first being a part of HOW GREAT THOU ART which blew me away. Finally she was turning around, and I waved at her. I couldn't believe how bold I was, but I thought, she might wave back. And she did!! So that made me happy! She saw me.
I went to another set of doors, that were closed, as a line was slowly forming and there, chat with several people. I was giving them a bit of my Sandi knowledge, my favorite Sandi songs, albums etc. It was neat to be able to talk to fellow Christian brothers and sisters in a positive manner. I always feel that there is too much negativity in the world, and instead of living in the darkness, we need to live in the light in our attitude, our words, our lives, and those around us on a daily basis(please excuse my preaching).
Finally the doors opened at 6:30 pm, and I walked quickly to the front and saved 3 seats for my family, who were to be here shortly. I was thrilled, as I always thought that it would be a treat to be able to sit in front row, especially at a Sandi concert.
They had a lovely dancer come out, followed by a group of 7 singers who sang several songs. They also had a young hip hop dance group come out and perform, and they were very good. But I was waiting for Sandi to come out. I wanted to hear her so badly.
Finally the moment came when Sandi came out and everyone stood to welcome her. She sang CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS. As I did not write the songs down, I can only remember most of them, and not in any particular order. So here goes.
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
We Shall Behold Him
My Jesus I Love Thee
Shout To The Lord
Holy Ground
Blessed Assurance
Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
The Old Rugged Cross
Precious memories
In The Garden
Just A Closer Walk
Via Dolorosa
In The Name Of the Lord
Hosanna
Make His Praise Glorious
Let There Be Praise
Jesus Loves Me medley
I will note about 2 songs. VIA DOLOROSA she sang so beautifully, and you not only heard her sing like an angel, but you could feel the story of the song, sweep you in.
Also she did JESUS LOVES ME medley of imitations of pop songbirds KAREN CARPENTER and BARBRA STREISAND. She was amazing! We all laughed at how gifted she was. Amazing! She also added Barbra singing a clip of EVERGREEN. Her interpretation of Karen was uncanny and everyone got a laugh at her phrasing and intonation. If you ever get a chance to hear her sing, GO!! I always truly feel that had Karen lived, she and Sandi would have been friends. Maybe even a grammy winning duet collaboration. She also added Celine Dion singing MY HEART WILL GO ON, but with the lyrics of Jesus Loves Me. Very nice. Then she also did her piano duet with Steve Potts, which everyone loved.
Sandi is not only a gifted singer...one of the GIFTED...but also an accomplished pianist.
A powerful evening. One I will never forget. Afterwards, she got a standing ovation and sang WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM, for which she did sign language.
Afterwards, I got to meet Sandi Patty. Got her autograph. I got to talk to her. I told her I belonged to the online community, and she said, that I probably would write a review, of which I agreed. I got to take a picture of her and me. She is a gracious lady, talented lady, full of the Lord. What a blessing she is. THANK YOU Sandi, very very much!!
She also rememberd my asking her on chat a few nights ago when I asked if she had ever met Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand. So that was cool. I want to go see her do her Christmas concerts, as I have heard they are awesome. What a first rate talented, awesome lady she is.
My thoughts,
Cameron
