October 13, 2012
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When I watched Roman Gavrilin's Helsinki Darkness video, I thought it had the feel of a live webcam streaming.
I found it very appealing.
His wide angle camera held steady in a fixed position made me feel like I was sitting there at the concert myself. From his first row perspective, I could see the entire stage at a glance and could note every aspect of the song including the stage business between songs. As much as I admire the pan and zoom of Leonard Cohen close-ups, I really enjoyed the fixed wide angle view for a change of pace.
From my notebook jottings:
- This video is identifiably Helsinki. There were many photogrpahs posted of the concert at Sonera Stadium so I recognized the stage setting.
- From the position of a first row seat, a camerman partially blocks my view. Yep, "I was sitting there" That's happened to me.
- On my left, backline tech, Chris Bynum carries away Hattie Webb's harp.
- On my right, backline tech, Leif Bodnarchuk brings in a guitar for Mitch Watkins
- A "10th" band member-Mike Scoble, Old Ideas Tour Manager-is already on stage with his harmonica. He stands behind Alex Bublitchi and Javier Mas. This is my first time seeing Scoble in place on stage for a complete song.
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- I can see the back-up singers' choreography, hands behind their back while waiting to come in.
- The wind is a little gusty-back curtain is billowing especially on stage right. Charley has to straighten her hair a few times.
- Soft thunder is audible
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I caught the darkness
It was drinking from your cup
I caught the darkness
From your little cup
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Leonard Cohen - Darkness (Helsinki, September 2, 2012) - Roman Gavilin
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Roman Gavrilin is also known by: Hermitage Prisoner, Goldin, Abstractor of the Quintessence, and Currentcohen
