The Clack House

[Evangeline]

JNT Clack

Concert_Clack/Joyful_Noise_2004/Costa_Mesa/Scarlett/ folder:

041126_CostaMesa_Banter+IBHFC_Scarlett.mpg – 106MB
041126_CostaMesa_DSIAFCD_Scarlett.mpg – 113MB
041126_CostaMesa_WAYDNYEDance_Scarlett.mpg – 1.6MB
041126_CostaMesa_GN_Scarlett.mpg – 143MB
041126_CostaMesa_TFNPartial_Scarlett.mpg – 88MB
041126_CostaMesa_MCWL_Scarlett.mpg – 97MB

Concert_Clack/Joyful_Noise_2004/Costa_Mesa/Scarlett/wmv_conversions folder:

041126_CostaMesa_Banter+IBHFC_Scarlett.wmv – 21MB
041126_CostaMesa_DSIAFCD_Scarlett.wmv – 23MB
041126_CostaMesa_WAYDNYEDance_Scarlett.wmv – 377KB
041126_CostaMesa_GN_Scarlett.wmv – 29MB
041126_CostaMesa_TFNPartial_Scarlett.wmv – 17MB
041126_CostaMesa_MCWL_Scarlett.wmv – 19MB

Thanks to Scarlett for these.


FIND THE FILES BY CLICKING HERE AND ENTERING YOUR KEY:

Costa Mesa – Scarlett

OR:

Costa Mesa – Scarlett

[chestnutdreams]

[Panty Queen]

What a day/night/day it's been!

Thanks to Scarlett & Halos for the wonderful JNT Clack! I'm downloading mp3's now and will be burning a new CD for the car! Thank you so much!

I love, love, love IBHFC...GAH to the nth degree. Brandi will have to be careful in Cleveland that she doesn't slip and fall on the puddle I'll become after that song. *sigh*

I really liked the GN encore song...but I wanted desperately to slap those silly beyotches who ruined parts of it with their famewhoring screams! God deliver me from idiots like that! I hope we get another mp3 of that song without those ridiculous interruptions.

The Mistletoe Picture: OMG, GAH, *swoon*, puddle of goo!!!!! ummm, yeah I lurve it! Would've made a much nicer poster and keychain than the photos that were chosen. Demmit! I may have to buy two programs so I can cut it out and frame it.

Andy's back on guitar...sweet. I lurve me some Danny, but if Danny was unavailable I'm very pleased that Andy was brought back.

Happy Birthday to Kathyd52 & paradox hope y'all have a wonderful day!

Welcome to the Clackhouse Squeaker! Glad to have another Ohio Meer on board! Post more, post often!

nc claymate I want to tell you that I loved your Tapestry montage. It is beautiful, the music is very appropriate and I loved the video clips and photos you chose. While there is, as was pointed out, a bit of a religious tone to the ending...I personally didn't find it heavy handed in the least...just beautiful. Thank you.

Back to listening to more Christmas music and counting the days until December 21 when I get to hear it in person~

OOPS! How could I forget to say YAY!!!!!!! for #2 on NYT list! Way to Go Clay!!!!!!!!!

[Evangeline]

JNT Clack

Concert_Clack/Joyful_Noise_2004/Costa_Mesa/wmmah-ibc folder:

041126_CostaMesa_TMOC_wmmah_large.mpg – 109MB

Concert_Clack/Joyful_Noise_2004/Costa_Mesa/wmmah-ibc/wmv_large folder:

041126_CostaMesa_TMOC_wmmah_large.wmv – 56MB

Concert_Clack/Joyful_Noise_2004/Costa_Mesa/wmmah-ibc/wmv_small folder:

041126_CostaMesa_TMOC_wmmah_small.wmv – 25MB


Thanks to wmmah-ibc and gonzofan for these.


FIND THE FILES BY CLICKING HERE AND ENTERING YOUR KEY:

Costa Mesa – wmmah-ibc

OR:

Costa Mesa – wmmah-ibc

[hensey]

[RVzLady]

Can one of the mods please make a folder in the photo album for the Costa Mesa show - I have some to upload. Thanks!

[WinkyDink]

Now that mistletoe-in-the-doorway picture? THAT is a CD cover!!!!

Maybe when Clay sings it to us it becomes "Slay Ride". Heh.

Clay holding and dancing with the woman in the wheelchair? An ineffably beautiful moment in time.
If THAT man wants to wear a crazy Oneida 'do and then try to sell us its likeness on a shirt, I say, where do I pay?

[Aflack]

[AgingHippie]

Well, I had all sorts of witty, cogent ponderings to share but then I saw the doorway photo and it is hard to type wedged tightly into the corner of the handbasket like this.

We may need to apply for frequent basket miles.

Off to deal with the gas leak. Don't ask.

[Divayenta]

As Linda Richman, SNL hostess of "Kawfee Tawk" would say if she saw the show and program book:

"Oy! That gawjus goyische punim- to die faw! And a voice like buttah!"

Thankyou Clack goddesses, thankyou.....(bows low)

[RVzLady]

Uploaded some Purdy Costa Mesa Photos

Thanks mods!

[Claysomesongs]

I've been watching the videos and am crying now. Thank you, thank you brave clack gatherers! This beautiful man will sing to us forever. This is the way Christmas music should be sung--with reverence, love, hope, and a light touch. I couldn't be prouder of Clay for giving us this very special concert when he was obviously still recovering. Yes, there were some glitches, but it just makes me love him more. Gosh, I don't usually get this gushy, but these videos make me all weepy. I love his expressions while he is singing these songs. Silent Night was beautiful and I loved the strong deep end note. Hee. The dancing with Angela and playfulness was gah. The duet with Quiana was a lovely blending of voices. O Holy Night was incredible, especially the ending, both endings!

I really enjoyed seeing the back of the orchestra leader directly behind Clay. He matched Clay completely, even though they were with their backs to each other. I'm sure they both had sound in their ears, but one point especially struck me when the Director held his hands up and brought them down at exactly the point Clay hit his high note. It was a delayed note, so I wondered how in the world they synchronized that.

Thanks for the wonderful recaps and especially to our lucky meers who were able to have some of that individual Aiken attention. Gah. The story of the handicapped lady was one I will always remember.

I wonder if the children are traveling with the tour. How many children were there? Did any of them seem to be the same that are on the Special? I wonder if they could be part of Clay's family.

There must be some substantial expenses involved with this tour. I think the JNT is a gift from Clay to his fans. I'm so glad he is showing us this side of himself. As someone wise said, same gift, different wrap.

[artquest]

The children were from the Riverside Drive Elementary School here in Sherman Oaks, CA. The high school choir was from Costa Mesa. I expect that there will be local choirs in each location.

Let me add that there were many wonderful things in the show last night, not the least of which was S'Von on a beautiful concert grand. Lots of people who play keyboards are not so great when it comes to a real piano. He was amazing, with a wonderful touch and total command of the ivories.

Golly, I feel like such a bad Clay fan. I wish I had enjoyed it more, but I kept thinking of my friend, who was seeing this with non-fan eyes, and viewing less than perfection.

Artquest goes off to write "I Love Clay Aiken" 500 times in a spiral notebook.

[bayoubevo]

divayenta wrote..............

[clayamour]

This just in from the Washington Post!!

More "good news" from the DC area. I just got the Sunday circulars and with it came the book section. On page 11 there is the Washington area bestsellers list and LTS is #3 on the nonfiction/general list!
Small print at the bottom says "Rankings reflect sales for the week ended November 21, 2004." The book was only out for 6 days and still made it to #3, with America(The Book) at #1 and His Excellency: George Washington at #2. No reviews yet, hopefully a good one is coming soon. I am so proud of Clay, and I just can't wait 7 more days for the concert in Baltimore!!!

Thanks again to the gutsy and wonderful Clack gatherers! I appreciate your work so much. Muah!!

[Jude]

[Evangeline]

[Divayenta]

[STPteach]

I went to the Walmart in town today to pick up a couple of more MCWL cds and to see if there were any LTS on their Inspirational, Best Sellers, or New Additions shelves. Didn't see any LTS anywhere. Hmmm. But they did have MCWL in their best sellers box at #8. Number 8? Oh well, at least they were there. I took note of that Q number on the price tag - and those of Fanty's new album and Ruben's (the latter which I did buy. I always said if Rube recorded a gospel album I'd be the first to buy one - maybe not the first, but I bought one. I love the title track as well as "Shout it to the Lord". But I digress [tm: HH]) The Q (quantity?) number on Fanty's album is Q40. Ruben's is Q65. Now, here's the interesting thing (okay, so I'm easily amused...) The first MCWL that I bought on opening day had a Q number of Q18. Today's? Q 182. And there didn't seem to be a helluva lot of 'em out there.... The man's voice is selling - I hope once the special airs supply will meet the demand, because if he's selling this on word of mouth now, I can only imagine what will happen once Mr. Aiken is heard at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting and his NBC special.

ETA: re: the concern of saving his voice - the thing that's got me most concerned is the flying back and forth from coast to coast. It's not uncommon for infections to be inflamed during flights due to the recycled air supply. I know my mom, who has respiratory issues, always - and I mean always - gets sick after taking a flight. He's coming east to sing to MEEEE, but I worry that it may be one more hurdle to get over.

[Savonnette]

[HeidiHo]

[mica]

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the very brave clack gatherers. These JNT concerts are very special. It just thrills me that he is singing with an orchestra and a real piano! I watched the WAYDNYE clip from Airplay and my eyes got all teary. What a man.

I'm also with Divayenta and Jude on saving the voice. I'm worried. I wish he had more time. The vox is still lovely, but you can tell it is rough. That being said, I'd rather listen to Clay's rough voice than others with their healthy voice.

Oh, that black long jacket? Mm mm good. I looove those long jackets on him. And his cheekbones are sure cutting the glass. Don't care for the maroon sweater. But as we all know, Clay will be changing things up and surprising us.

[CAP121]

Has the NYT Bestseller list made it to a print copy yet? If so when and if not will it?

[Fountaindawg]

I'll and my 'Thank you' to all the intrepid Clack gatherers. The vids I've seen show a gorgeous man doing what he loves. The joy in his face says far more than words ever could. He ain't goin' away any time soon. Loved the suit! Loved the sweater. he sounded much better than I expected based on his voice last week and the short healing time. I bet he was driving everybody in his inner circle nuts with his enforced silence.

Oh, by the way ... There is still *some* room left !

[laughingoutloud]

I saw this at the CB via CA.com. I'm a puddle of goo after last night, and now this. Can he be more surprising and adorable? And then there's the vox, oh that vox. I'm done, totally useless, completely inane for the rest of this day. Oh yes, there's another concert tonight. I may have to skip it because my heart can't take any more goodness.