Rufus Wainwright @ Terrace Theatre Long Beach

01-09-10

I always love Rufus Wainwright and his strong voice structure, how he sings. I don't know when and how I met his songs in my past but I've been wanting to see his show for a long time.

I thought I would see his show in Manchester last July since I thought I read an article he would be in the International Festival there however, he only produced the opera "Prima Donna", not himself in it. (I heard it is a good show though so whenever the opera comes, I totally want to see it) But, finally on last Saturday, January 9th, I finally got to see him, and listened to his great voice, and left the theatre with content, and amazed feeling.

His voice is something you can't forget about. When you hear it, you know it's him immediately. He got operatic voice that gives me a goose bumps. It's just so beautiful, awesome and so talented...　Probably he doesn't even need microphone to sing because his voice is so strong. His instruments were only piano and guitar. No background orchestra or band to play with because piano and guitar was enough.

Actually, he got a good sense of humor as well that it was also fun show. I have to see his show again. :) My concert year, 2010 just opened up with a great music.

今年一番のコンサートへ行ってきましたよ〜。アーティストはRufus Wainwright。１月９日にロングビーチのテラスシアターという大きいな劇場で見て来たのですが、彼の声はこれまたすごい。彼にしか出来ない声の出し方であり、一度聴いたら忘れられないのではないでしょうか。

彼の音楽にいつ巡り会ったかどうかはさだかではないですが、この日を待っていたんです！いつも彼のショーに行きたいと思いつつも何か用事があったり、ロスにいなかったり、、、去年の夏、マンチェスターにいた時にちょうどポスターで彼の名前を見て、ついに見れる！と思っても彼がプロデュースしたオペラ「プリマドンナ」だったり、、、
だから今回のショーは超興奮。あの素晴らしい歌声を生で聴けるのは本当に感動した。食いつくように、瞬きも忘れるぐらい、じーっくり聴きました。あーもう超満足。あの声はマイクもいらないぐらいの力強さ。使った楽器はピアノにギター。それだけ。超シンプルにオーケストラとか引き連れないで、これで十分だと思った。
しかも、彼の話も面白い。結構笑えるんです。他の観客（老若男女、ストレート、ゲイ、なんでもござれ！って感じだったな）も十分に満足してショーを楽しんでいたみたい。もちろん、一緒に行っためぐっぺとオイくんもね。
一緒にわざわざロングビーチまで行ってくれて嬉しかったよ〜。

Rufus Wainwright: Wiki
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Rufus Wainwright: Official Website


Terrace Theatre
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802-4825
(562) 436-3661


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