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08.01.2004 -
Hi everyone! I
have just returned from doing the show in Cologne. It was for me a
great night and a sad one. I really enjoyed playing to all of you who
were there. I know you came from long distances which touches me very
much. I felt a really warm connection with all of you which got better
as the performance went on. I played some First Touch and Second
Nature tunes I had never attempted before which were hard but very
rewarding in the end. The Third World tunes are even harder but I am
glad you saw past that and just sat back and enjoyed them. It was a
sad night because I won't be doing this for a while. Even though it is
possible for me to do one off gigs around the world I am not or won't
be in the right mind-set because to do these shows I have to be 100%
'there'. Being on tour with Sting is the best job in the world. When I
am doing his shows it's not just the two hours (plus sound-checks) a
day of living in his music, but I live and sleep with his music as
well. It's hard to explain but in a nutshell it's a form of devotion
to his world, not mine. I hope you understand.
I am leaving tomorrow morning for Miami where we rehearse for three
weeks and then go straight on tour in America. I haven't packed yet. I
usually do that an hour before I leave. I just throw everything into a
bag and forget about it. Of course I don't forget the important things
like passport, license, money and stuff, but I want you to know about
some of the things I will NOT forget to bring with me. These are the
memories we have shared in the last couple of years. All the one off
concerts you came to where we had a chance to chat and joke and just
have fun exchanging stories will stay with me for this tour. I know I
will see some of you on this tour but as you know this is different.
Thank you for all your support and for being not just fans but good
friends.
With love,
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