Days 21 & 22 - Milan & Paris
Saturday, 03 October 2009
Days 21 & 22 - Italy & ParisWe travelled from Milan to Paris yesterday, via some of the most stunning scenery I've ever experienced, in the form of Monte Blanco. Is a ski resort in the Northern Italian mountains. Stopped off for a coffee and to soak in the vista!
After this is was a long old drive to Paris (11 hours all in), but it didn't feel too bad for most of it as I've been listening to Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. They fairly make the time fly!! It's the old XFM shows that they did a while back but I never got the chance to hear at the time. They're hilarious! Karl is hilarious; primarily because he's not trying to be.
I had the morning off today in Paris, but chose not to go into town with the Tour Mole, but instead set up my studio and did a bit of recording. I of course made some time to find a café and sit down for a bit and write in my journal. I always enjoy people watching in a country where you don't really know the culture all that well. It means you've gotta use your imagination that bit more. Wondering what kind of jobs people have. What does their house looks like. Whether they're happy or not. All that stuff is a bit easier to decipher when I'm at home. What AM I talking about!? Anyone's guess!
I used the little French that I have last night in a restaurant. I simply asked for another beer, using the same words, tone and accent that I always have, when in France, BUT... this time, the girl wasn't having it! She looked at me like I told her she had bucked teeth and a squint! I know my French isn't that good, but it's surely not that bad.
Anyway... had a good gig tonight. The Parisian audience where second to none; enough said.
Till we speak again. Merci Paris, et bonne nuit...f
p.s. no pics today because the old t'internet is playing up here....it's taken over 10 minutes to even load my login page...NIGHTMARE!....well...maybe not a nightmare, but definitely a pain in the arse!
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sylvain replied about 1 hour after.Thank you for the first part of Tori Amos it was wonderfull.
Anne replied about 5 hours after.Congrats for what you did tonight, you definitely got new fans here.
Can't remember where I heard it but I already knew "Shed a little light" and loved it, so now that I finally know your name it's gonna be easier to keep your trace ;)
Hope we'll all have a chance to see you again soon down here.
Anyway thanks a lot for this amazing first part, wish you all the best, you deserve more recognition after what you performed today!
kei replied about 13 hours after.What you did yesterday in Paris was so amazing that I almost couldn't get myself into Tori's part... heh, you rock!
Already planned to see you again as soon as I can!
TiCi replied about 15 hours after.Thank you for the yesterday night show in Paris and for your music. It sounded great! Good vibes and we loved your humor! And don't worry about your French, it was very good, and we appreciated very much your speach!
We were interested in meeting you after the Tori Amos show - since you proposed - but unfortunately, we took the wrong way out and went directly outside! Too bad.. Another time maybe?
Anyway, if you have any questions about my job or the place I live, just ask! I'll do my best to answer you with my rough English.
Best wishes for your following shows!
Ben replied 1 day after.Hey Foy! Was there at Tori's show in Paris where you rocked the house which is a more accurate phrase than "I enjoyed your tunes" as I told you when you signed your album for me. I've been listening to it for a couple of times and already have a friend hunting for your live performances on youtube! If you come again in Paris, for sure I'll join! Best wishes for now.
Svetlana replied 28 days after.Hi Foy,
i was there in Paris. I came to Tori Amos show from Moscow, Russia. And met not only her but you. You were amazing. Thank you for such excellent singing! That phrase, that "I am not Tori Amos" made us smile :o) And I really like the way you record some parts of the song and your voice while you are singing. Very interesting!
Have a great touring time!
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