Tour Diary South America 6 - Brasiiiil... la la la la la la la laaaa!
Boys and girls!
We are having SUCH a wonderful time over here! Yesterday we played a really nice show in Campinas. And today, ah, again such a great crowd and we felt so very welcome and privileged to be able to go half way around the world and find so many beautiful people who know all the songs by heart and singing them along. Waaah, my heart just exploded with loooove! Tomorrow we do our last one in Rio and then it’s time to go home again. Boy, does time fly when you’re having fun!
Of course there is a lot to go back home to. Today I had the chance to do a little Skype session with my dear dear mom and dad, and little Finn. I do miss them very much. Finn on the other hand is having a blast. He has been visiting this week’s fair in the village where we live so it’s rides and cotton candy every day with his school mates. While I was trying to find out how he’s been doing and asking about his days with the grandparents, all he wanted to do is make funny faces and asked me what the hotel room looked like, so I showed him the shower, the balcony, the ‘please clean my room’ card on the door, the kitsch paintings on the wall. It’s all good as long as he’s a happy boy.
You know, today there was something on my mind. I got some bad comments on my previous entry about the show in Porto Alegre. Some readers thought that I had a very negative experience with the crowd over there because of the chaotic nature of that evening. My blogs are for fun and entertainment. I was just pointing out the huge difference in atmosphere between two gigs. I am a positive person by nature and anybody who knows me just a little bit, knows that I love and respect my audience, in all circumstances. I am not one to comment back on critical or negative posts usually, I don’t really mind them but I am sensitive on this subject, as I always make a big deal out of letting the people know I am a lucky person to have such a solid, sweet following crowd. I give 100%, always, even when there are a few drunkies among the friendly faces. ☺ That being said, think what you like, you are in title to. But I did wanted to share this one sentiment with you. So there! ☺
Talk about crazy loving audiences; Kyuss’ John Garcia is kicking ASS all over Europe right now. Agua de Annique’s Rhythm section Rob and Jacques back him up and I follow them around on YouTube to see how they are doing. Well, they are doing just fine. See for yourself: www.youtube.com/watch#!v=MUoOzQayFPQ&feature=related When I get home, Rob will be on tour for another week and a half. I will try to go and see them one of those days.
And to close my dear diary scribbles today, a question: Did you hear the new Deftones album? Sweet mother of spirits, Lord, God himself almighty and all that is holy, It is GOOD! I say check it out! ☺
Hugs and such, Anna XxX
33 comments
"Anneke, I was at the concert in São Paulo and it was just astonishing. Please come back soon, we already miss you!"
TchukoMaluko (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 06:45
"That's a very good pic!!! Hey the deftones album is INCREIBLEEEE!!! Specially the track "Royal" it sounds every day in my cellphone and my head!... I hope that your last show in Brasil be as always... PERFECT!!... Cause your shows are perfects! End of the story jajaja... A lot of kisses and huges and good energy for you!!!! XxX"
Naldover (Chile) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 06:47
"I envy the ones who had the chance to see you... Nice blogging! I hope you are enjoying my country... I'd bet YEEEEEESS! Kisses from Brazil, even from the ones who coudn't see you here!"
afbassi (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 06:57
"Dear Anne! I loved the show here in Campinas, I never thought I could ever see one of my favorite artists here on my own city! The show was amazing, I had the chance to watch your gig with The Gathering some years ago in Sao Paulo, and I can say for sure, that you are amazing through the years. Your voice is so soft and beautiful. You're a great inspiration for me, and I just regret that I couldn't talk to you after the gig and take a picture with you. I really hope that you can come back someday so I can enjoy the pleasure of your voice! "
saturninne (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 06:59
"love reading your posts Ann!!! I'm still excited about having seen you playing here in Chile last April 30!! and about the last Deftones' album.... I'll check it out!!! take care!! love&respect!"
andyd (Chile) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 07:04
"Anneke, I know that you and Danny don't has you best show experience here in Porto Alegre, thats because some drunkies freaks fans (or not fans :x) on the audience. And I feel realy sorry by that. But believe me, was so many guys on that place who really loves your music and respect the "silence wibe" that this kind of shows needs... And at the end of everything, to me, having a birthday party where I could listen and watching you singing, thats was "the biggest music love experience of my heart and my mind". Thank you so much for this gift. And have fun on your last brazilian evening ;)"
TomKlaus (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 14:43
""Hi Anneke ! I love the show last night in São Paulo ! It was simply amazing, incredible... perfect ! You have a sweet and beautiful voice from heaven for sure ! This was the first time I saw you on stage. Thanks very much for the show ! I hope you come back soon !""
Andre (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 14:49
"We know that you respect your audience and is always very lovely. So where is the wish that the concert are so enjoyable for you as it is for us. It's a lot of emotion to see you sing so sweetly, and hope you feel it. People were very excited because they admire his work. I hope you stay in your memory the good times. Ahh, last year I gave to you a cat with shame (concert in são paulo), remember? Many kisses, love you!"
Milene (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 15:27
"Hi Anneke, Do you remember your custom handmade pedal Sunny Side Up? :) I felt like a kid in a Christmas night. Everything was magical. You are a very caring person. I was very happy to surprise you when you opened my gift and said: OHHH! a pedal! You were very sweet and kind. Thanks for the wonderful show. That night always be in my mind and in my heart. "
Fabio_L (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 15:35
"Please come to Brasília next time Annie!!!! I love your shows! Last year I went to SP to see you on 7/3 (one day before my/your birthday ;)) but this year I couldnt make it, its 1000km away! Thank you for your wonderful music!"
fredcintra (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 16:08
"Hello Annie! The last days I’ve been waking up and reading your blogs, that’s fun! Wow! Your last show in South America! You’re right, time flies! I’m happy that people have shown you their love in all countries! About the bad comments that you received, I think that these people misunderstood your blog but I’m sure they love you! Everybody loves you. I know that you always give not just your 100% on stage, you give your 200%. Also, I can prove that you’re always smiling to us and willing to talk or taking pictures. :) Love you sooooo much!!! I hope you come back soon to Chile! Ps: When I talked with you the past week I forgot to asking you about LOST! Wich season are you watching now? :P Big kiss!! "
Silvana (Chile) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 18:05
"Hi Annie! God, I traveled all the way to Campinas to go to your beautiful beautiful show, and I just LOVED it! It was the first time I saw you on stage, as well as the first time I ever took a pic with one of my music heroes, so thank you so much for being there! Your voice, your music - and you! - are so special. Thanks for bringing such a heavenly moment for all of us, fans, who desperately need your art to feed our souls. You are amazing. I hope you come back to Brazil soon enough; you are so cute and caring, and my friends and I keep repeating that every day. :) thanks for all! Big kisses, and thanks for the pics we took! ;)"
mary (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 19:38
"Thanks for sharing your beautiful music with us. I loved the Sebastian Bar (Campinas) show. Even the technical problems were not able to take off the shine of you voice. You're beautiful!!"
AdolfoIfanger (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 20:13
"Your son is really beautiful! It must be genetic. I still miss the great moments you gave us in Porto Alegre. Best regards"
BrunoDC (Brazil) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 20:55
"HI ANNI THANKS BY YOUR KIDNESS AND SWEETNESS TO US, I HOPE THAT YOU COME BACK SOON, YOUR SON IS WANDERFUL, HE LOOKS LIKE TO BOTH, AND I'LL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE OF LISTEN THE NEW ALBUM OF DEFTONS "DIAMOND EYE" , I WAS READING BIGS COMMENT, AI HAVE A QUESTION THAT I WANT ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT LOST? I KNOW THAT YOU WAS WATCHING THE THIRD SEASON, AT LAST I HOPE THAT YOU WEAR THE LITTLE CROSS THAT I GAVE YOU. SWEET KISSES!!!"
cristian_j (Argentina) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 21:58
"ANNNEEEEEEEEEEEKKEEEEEEEEEE!!!! :-D . First of all: Finn is so cute!!! he looks like you, I'm sure he's already a talented little dutch boy ;-) . And second of all: please don't feel sad because of the critic that girl has made, I'm sure she just felt sad because she loves you a lot, and maybe she'd have wanted to you to point out only the most positive things about the gig (which you did anyways) instead of talking about some negatice/funny things. I'm sure it wasn't her intention to make you feel bad, I think she just loves you a lot, and you know that love is weird sometimes. Having said that, I can only say that I can't wait to see you in Argentina again, I hope you return to Buenos Aires as soon as possible, to present your new album, and to make some nice Agua De Annique songs for us :-) . Have fun in Brazil, and keep being so cute, this crazy fan in Argentina is already missing your prescence ;-) ."
80XxbelialxX08 (Argentina) Sunday, June 6th 2010 at 23:30
"Hello Anneke! Your show in Campinas was magical, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice with all of us! Hope to see you again soon!!"
danielperson (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 01:02
"Hi sweet Anne! I'm so happy remebering the amazing moments in your concert in Porto Alegre. Come back, please! You looks like an angel ._."
soaringbirds (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 01:10
"Hello, Anneke! I´d like to say that i just loved the concert in São Paulo. I live in Brasilia and i travelled more than one thousand mile just to see you!! I was the one who asked Wild Flowers on the show and you waved!! Thanks for the great time! Please come to Brasília on your next tour. I will be waiting :) "
LilianeAguiar (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 03:10
"Annie, I'm just in awe about how humble such a fantastic singer can be. You're soooo awesome live, my friend who didn't know you said "Wow, she's such a good singer live!" Yes, indeed. You're also prettier and nicer in person. You're just a little shorter than I thought! Haha But what most impressed me about São Paulo concert was your kindness, sweetness and loveliness. I appreciate endlessly how seet and attentive you were towards me. Anyways, I applaud 100 times this wonderful concert you and Danny pulled off this june 6th! p.s.: Danny is a very sexy man! Haha!"
PedroMoises (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 14:40
"Annie! I was one of the happily faces in Porto Alegre show, right in front of you, and I have to tell ya it was a great night. You and Danny were fantastic! I'll never forget this show! And if I have to travel to see you, like Danny said at the airport, I'll no doubt. When you come back to Brazil I will be there. ps: thank you so much for give me the yellow pick! I certainly gonna use it! Take care"
Carol_Flores (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 14:59
"I travelled about 1100 kilometers just to see/hear you in Sao Paulo... And I'd like to say that it was ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! I asked a couple of times for "Wild Flowers", since my girlfriend loves that song! Unfortunately, we'll have to wait for your next come to hear you singing it! :c) You are soooo cute! Wish I could have met you somewhere... Kisses from Brazil! Come back soon!"
Helder (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 16:20
"Hello, Anneke!! Thanks for the great concert in Sao Paulo. I travelled more than one thousand mile just to see you. I live in Brasília! Please come to Brasília on your next tour! You are the greatest singer in the world. :- X"
LilianeAguiar (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 16:23
"I'm uploading the videos I recorded at Blackmore Bar in SP to my YouTube account. http://www.youtube.com/brunovegan ----- @rochacbruno twitter.com/rochacbruno"
rochacbruno (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 17:29
"Annie, you're the best! I knew his voice for about a year, by my boyfriend. We went to the concert of Agua de Annique in Sao Paulo and leave it completely in love with your work!Thereafter I was behind everything you've ever sang with The Gathering, partners, all ... You're fantastic! And when I knew you'd come back to Brazil with Danny (Anathema love too!) Could not lose! I convinced my boyfriend to take road to Campinas to see you and the next day we were also on show in São Paulo! The two fantastic! Danny is an excellent musician and his voice is perfect! Neither the technical problems the show of Campinas were able to take the shine of you! And his voice brought me to tears in two concerts during songs “A Natural Disaster” and “The Blower’s Daughter”. Besides a unique way of singing, his joy and spontaneity captivate anyone! Congratulations!Once again wonderful!"
Carla (Brazil) Monday, June 7th 2010 at 21:03
"Anneke, just few words: pleeeease, come back soon to Rio... I´ve just left the your concert in Rio de Janeiro and I already missing that energy so much... I´ve slept with an indomitable smile on my face that persists up till now... Yesterday I was completely in heaven, inebriated by your fairy voice, and astonished by the poetry of your artist sensibility... Thank you sooooo much for existing... Kisses from Rio, one more place you´ve seeded your great and peaceful presence... And sorry about the bad english ;-)"
alexged (Brazil) Tuesday, June 8th 2010 at 05:20
"Hi anneke, i always have been a fan since im 12, i remember when you come to monterrey 4 years ago, i was there on the concert of the gathering, that was really exciting. Pleasseeee dont forget mexico, here are many people yet that want to see you again :)"
erick_24 (Mexico) Tuesday, June 8th 2010 at 06:19
"Hi Anneke!!!I'm sure you'll come back to Rio!!!We really love you here.Can't wait to see you and talk to you again with my horrible english. Kus"
sergio_ponsadilha (Brazil) Wednesday, June 9th 2010 at 00:28
"Annie!!! Finn is so cute!!! looks like his mom hahahha :) I already hear Deftones new album and I agrre with you... It rocks!!!! Dont worry about bad opinions because there will always be people like that, you know that there are A LOT of people who loved your show and "nothing else matters" :) "
Lau (Chile) Wednesday, June 9th 2010 at 02:11
"Hi Anneke, Thanks for your attention at Harbor Hotel. My girlfriend was very happy with the picture she took by your side. My apologies for the misbehaving public (I've sent an e-mail to your myspace page about it) and I hope you come back to Porto Alegre despite of that. Kisses from Ane and Elizeu"
Elizeu (Brazil) Wednesday, June 9th 2010 at 02:17
"Hi Annie! I just wanted to add a little thing to a comment I left on your prior blog... Back there I said some people have a hard time remaining calm when sharing the same room with you (cause it's so incredibly exciting), which is true, and that is why there is so much crazyness sometimes, but what I did not say is that, no matter how much excitement one might feel, there is one thing we must never walk upon (as we expect others to do the same)- Respect. It is clear to me (after watching some videos and reading what you wrote) that some of those boundaries where crossed that night (by some poeple), and it is valid to, both, realize it and point it out - Why wouldn't it? You are a kind and fine person, Anneke, whom I've never seen disrespect Anyone(!), and it is only fair that if someone crosses a line with you, you may be free enought to be straight and honest about it...That certainly doesn't mean you don't value or recognize all the good you receive. It's all I wanted to say, and also (as someone said around here), I do believe, in the end, everything that happens with you (over-excitement in shows and critical comments about your saying), really does come from a root of Love... We All Love You So Much, Annie!!!! Thank You... ;)"
andromeda (Mexico) Monday, June 14th 2010 at 19:05
"Is so cute Finn!, really lovely!!! I can imagine how much you miss him when not with you... :-( The good thing about that is surely his granpas take care of him perfectly!!!! as well as with you when you were a little little baby!!!!! ;-)))) Talking about something else, I will follow your recommendation about Deftones Album!!! Take care my beloved Annie."
MiguelBenavidesChavez (Mexico) Monday, June 14th 2010 at 22:15
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