Hallo, my name is Alex and I am a great italian KW fan and collector since I was a child (Now I'm 25). I went with a friend of mines to Paris and saw both concerts on last 26th September. We arrived in "La citè de la musique" at 4pm. Around at 17 o'clock,my friend that was searching for the midnight ticket (black pseudo-french people were selling for double price outside the concert hall) has seen someone he knew : there were Ralf Hutter and Emil Schult sitting in the Cafè de la musique ! I went to see and meet my idol (Ralf),so I was able to get a signature on my 20.00 ticket and even and handshake; then he told us "Je ve a travailler" and he smiled when I replyed that "We come from Italy". I have noticed that now he brings blonde tinted hair. I've enjoyed both concerts,being able to make a perfect digital quality recording of the first one (complete) and the best tracks for the midnight one; I can confirm it has been quite difficult,because of strong security presence. We have waited till 2.30 o'clock and met Emil Schult (another autograph),that told us that a new album will be released soon. Florian Schneider went out too,but he hasn't stopped his walking and we were little disappointed. He also looked like very old to us; during both exibithions he seemed to be absent and I could have seen him playing a couple of notes in 4 hours music ! Ralf was instead very more active and concentrated,smiling sometimes and appearing satisfied. I think KRAFTWERK has become even more minimalist with their laptops, but I think they lose some control capabilities if compared to 81' and 91' live performances. The consequence is that also improvisation is limited,too. I liked the new graphics and told that to Emil. Airwaves of electronic greetings Alex KRAFTWERK Light years ahead P.S.Has Luxembourg date been cancelled ? _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com