Paul McCartney on the Halifax Commons (raw footage)

[2catsLee]

This is a great little video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting. Yes, he should have sang that Noovaa Scotiaa song. I agree, fantastic zoom on your camera. Thanks again!



[deathboxproductions]

@2catsLee It's funny that a few people made fun of the zoom that were also there. If I could only show this to them now...

[snuffpappy]

I saw most of this and it was AWESOME. Just to see the guy "working". My fave behind the scenes experience.

[AandR1408]

Dude, I would do anything to see him play. He is the only person I have any interest in spending out a lot of money to see and he said "see you next time" at the end, so hopefully it will happen :)

[4FabBEATLES]

it just just show how much of a musical genius Paul is--even stuff he randomly makes up on the spot is good

[liverpoolbride1]

He was singing "Can't get ovvvaaa Noovvaa Scotiaaa"

[deathboxproductions]

It's something like that. He should have played it at the concert!

[liverpoolbride1]

@deathboxproductions the only way to describe it...sensory overload! I had just finished my dinner, sitting on the wooden bleachers you see at the end of this video...waiting for the next night, the night of the show!

[jsilence418]

He improvised a song abou t" hangin on the corner in Halifax Nova Scotia", but only sang it at the sound check

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[deathboxproductions]

Yeah its at the 2:09 spot in the video.

[kanecalloway]

Nice vid thanks for posting hehe i'm the proud owner of the Paul McCartney concert july 11 2009 on DVD now very clear and professionally done by CBC

[liverpoolbride1]

How...do I get a DVD(Paul McCartney~ Halifax concert!

[liverpoolbride1]

You almost got me in your shot, but I was on the bleaches behind that woman just in front of me,but thank you for this vid, a memory that will last the rest of my life!

[GailMacFarlane]

Where can I get a copy of the DVD??? I was right up front!! Best dy of my life!!

[mombourquettegarrett]

How did you get the DVD?

[neilemac]

Saw it all with binoculars from my bay window. The entire stage including both screens on either side fit snuggly in the lens. Three encores methinks, an added 45min to the spectacular show anywho ...with fire works exploding above the stage. What a pleasant surprise to see through the binoculars. First time using them for such an event. Brilliant. Afterwards I could see and hear throngs of 'kids' of all ages sauntering away from the scene singing the Beatle's 'oldies.' Loved it. Encore!

[theoverbeat1964]

its a very interesting document!

[knytebyte]

0;40 that was Bubbles runnin for Prime Minister..got my vote

[HappyHead14]

I was so sad that I couldn't afford tickets, so I just listened from my apartment... I could see the lights over other buildings. It was an awesome concert to just sit back and listen to.

[yerblues1968]

Harold MacKay, President of Power Promotional Events said the Halifax concert was recorded and will later be distributed on DVD. So, anyone who could not be there (or were there) will have an opportunity to buy the DVD when it becomes available. The videos I have seen on YouTube of the concert was really spectacular with the 78th Highlanders Pipe Band during Mull of Kintyre and fireworks display during Live and Let Die.

[miss9alis]

me and my mom's boyfriend saw him practicing in our car drive home...it was really cool

[meloveanna]

i was at the very front and center, first concert of ny life, how can it be topped? and on my birthday

[crazy4beatles]

yeah just forget about concerts cuz nothing's gonna top this...lol glad to hear you had such a blast but then again it is macca. 33 days til ATL

[fiddlemusicfan]

Don't think it can be!!!

[LiberalElitistMedia]

How big of a tribute to Michael Jackson did he do?

[ahwutsupdoc]

Haha nothing really! Didn't say anything about him, the closest thing to a tribute would have been playing Say Say Say in the background of the slide show before Paul came on.

[Maccrack2]

I heard it from my appartment !!

[831clk]

tht was tha soundcheck dumb butt not a concert un cut i was watching it too

[tackertone]

Thanks Cat for Sharing & thanks deathboxproductions for posting, its awesome.

[legitshit]

I cried that i couldnt go

and it was so busy downtown i was in traffic for 3 hours. unable to ind a spot to hear him

[TheLittlepinkpiggy]

OMG the show waaas great

[beatles4ever]

OMG I can't wait for NYC now!!!!

[ralph929]

me too

[cameralady07]

I was in Cole Harbour area and could hear the sound check from there....thanks for sharing!

[gottafriend]

Thanks for sharing.

[cliffdimerandy]

awesome vid

[ethicomm]

Good score Halifax!

[pood2k5]

Paul looks/sounds great!!

Can't wait to see him in NYC and DC!!!

YOU ROCK, PAUL!!! :)

[PaulaJoW]

Very cool! Thanks for this. :)))

Knew I should have hopped a plane. It's going to be an AWESOME night! HAVE FUN HALIFAX!!!!!

[kmvoss]

Oh, I did...I did....

[DagenAdriel]

I sure did!

[1beatles]

Ok I am gonna post this on my blog to get the ppll going that couldnt go like me........this is brillant I will include your name!!~

[deathboxproductions]

Go for it. Thanks! What is the URL for your blog?

[1beatles]

great vid wish I was there dangit!!!!

[Marshallsg]

I really wanted to come and see him =\

[vikingmenace]

I saw his sound check this afternoon and that jam they do at 2:10 has turned into a full fledged song with Lyrics. "Meet you in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Beautiful day in Halifax, Nova Scotia". Some other stuff about going down to New York after, etc... He must have stayed up last night working on it. It was a damn catchy little tune, much more than the early version here. The crowd will go nuts when they hear it.

[andrewd104]

About 1 year ago i saw him here in Québec city. All I can say halifax is : Live and let freaking rock. Get ready.

[KatEliMcd]

LOL I WAS THERE !! HE WAS GREAT ! :D

[anticorpration]

P.S.S. Your camera zoom ability is awesome from where you were standing!!

[deathboxproductions]

Go Sony Handycam!

[anticorpration]

Thank you "death' so much for posting this.

It's like we were right there with you on that corner!

Thanks for sharing the experience with us! Hope fans will post some concert footage as well later. Looks like he has new guitar with detail on the face. ?

P.S. look at those cute buns when he turns on the screen!

[hfxmike85]

having a balcony party tonight, got the perfect view...cannot wait, thanks a lot to paul for coming!!!!!

[cheryljane]

Have a great time tonite. May everyone have a safe and memorable evening. You are right - it is a ONCE in a lifetime event! I will think of you down here Depp in the Heart of Texas!

[fspence123]

Thanks for the video and congrats to Halifax for getting "the man". It's surreal to have him here and will be a classic event in Halifax's history.

[Hisham0]

bunch of people were standing next to the lord nelson hotel around 8pm.. they were telling me that paul will come there .. . but i think you filmed this at the same time that people were waiting for him there ...

[deathboxproductions]

You are right. This was filmed around 8pm.

[wikiwangster5000]

were did u get that view?

[deathboxproductions]

I filmed it this evening from the side of the street by the commons concert site in Halifax.

[deathboxproductions]

Exact spot: Corner of Cogswell and N Park.

I expect it to be filled with trucks before the show goes on tomorrow though.