The Bachelorette 11 - Kaitlyn Bristowe - #2 - Media - Tweets - IG - *Sleuthing* - *Spoilers* - Discussion

I didn't realize that Christchurch crypt is actually a venue that does wedding dinners and events. I am assuming now that they used it for the dinner convo. They also do live music down there, and have a dance floor on occasion.

I think VERY romantic! The stone arches and lighting could be dressed up a lot.

For anyone interested (and obviously after watching the video, I was - I didn't get the full meaning of his intent)... here's Hozier talking about the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKzwZnyvLcE... and the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTDP2WMm50U

Mr&MrsSmith wrote:I know it seems fanciful as Sophienette guessed he was way too big a star to do this show - But - he was in Dublin that day - Imagine hearing Hozier sing Take Me To Church in Christ Church Cathedral? Dream date. At least in my dreams

We never know! It would be fab! Plus he is big here, but maybe that would help him get bigger on your side of the pond?

sophienette wrote:

Mr&MrsSmith wrote:I know it seems fanciful as Sophienette guessed he was way too big a star to do this show - But - he was in Dublin that day - Imagine hearing Hozier sing Take Me To Church in Christ Church Cathedral? Dream date. At least in my dreams

We never know! It would be fab! Plus he is big here, but maybe that would help him get bigger on your side of the pond?

I just saw him on Graham Norton saying that the song really took off after it started getting played in the US and he was shocked by this.  He's been on all the variety shows in the last month (Ellen, Letterman, Falon, SNL) and the Grammys.  The song is BIG in the US.

SueSt wrote:For anyone interested (and obviously after watching the video, I was - I didn't get the full meaning of his intent)... here's Hozier talking about the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKzwZnyvLcE... and the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTDP2WMm50U

a nice song idea but I doubt it is actually fitting to be performed at church due to what he refers to as "someone in place of something that was theological" ...JMHO

emusha wrote:

SueSt wrote:For anyone interested (and obviously after watching the video, I was - I didn't get the full meaning of his intent)... here's Hozier talking about the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKzwZnyvLcE... and the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTDP2WMm50U

a nice song idea but I doubt it is actually fitting to be performed at church due to what he refers to as "someone in place of something that was theological" ...JMHO

Yup; sounds right.
ETA: On the other hand, Madonna tried it. Still, can't imagine it going over in Ireland...

He has a lovely voice -- I hope we do see him perform -- there are "bigger" status singers and performers that have been on TB imo...

Does Hozier live in Dublin? Was he doing shows? What got the buzz going that he might perform for the show?
Also curious to hear from our Ireland/visitors of Ireland boardies -- is christchurch one of the main attractions in Dublin and thus a sought after destination? It's always interesting to me how they pick the sites for dates -- i wonder if they are going to do a rooftop date at night or something for it...
Similar to how you alluded to it sue -- I find it hard to imagine the church in ireland would be cool with having a date with dinner inside the church...esp with the importance of religion in ireland

emusha wrote:He has a lovely voice -- I hope we do see him perform -- there are "bigger" status singers and performers that have been on TB imo...

Does Hozier live in Dublin? Was he doing shows? What got the buzz going that he might perform for the show?
Also curious to hear from our Ireland/visitors of Ireland boardies -- is christchurch one of the main attractions in Dublin and thus a sought after destination? It's always interesting to me how they pick the sites for dates -- i wonder if they are going to do a rooftop date at night or something for it...
Similar to how you alluded to it sue -- I find it hard to imagine the church in ireland would be cool with having a date with dinner inside the church...esp with the importance of religion in Ireland 

Christchurch is a major site in Dublin. (I fit the "visitor" category).  Even though I've been there I didn't know about the Crypt being used for rental purposes.  Someone posted about it on the forum.  I can see that venue being used for a dinner with music.  Previous I was baffled as to why in the church. 

Regarding "Take me to the church", it could be controversial IMO to have the song performed in a religious venue in terms of the performance being aired to millions of viewers. It is a statement about same sex relationships and opinions vary on the subject. It would also put Christchurch in an awkward position. 

 Interestingly, since we think Nick is on this date, one of his close friends married since he appeared on the last season Bette.  He posted a pic of her with her bride on IG.  
http://websta.me/p/788046080640224858_28313266

He is also pictured with her at the Sam Smith concert (where he makes a comment about her having an accent similiar to Sam) and in one of the last pic he posted before joining Kaitlyn.  In that pic he uses the tag #irish. (think it was in reference to St. Paddy's Day).

oh very interesting points!

http://christchurchcathedral.ie/venue-hire/crypt-hire/

indeed the crypt is available for hire -- I imagine they could do the dinner and music there but I do think the singing to a lover as one who is "worshiped" (even disregarding the same-sex content) makes the song controversial for performance on the grounds of the church

emusha wrote:oh very interesting points!

http://christchurchcathedral.ie/venue-hire/crypt-hire/

indeed the crypt is available for hire -- I imagine they could do the dinner and music there but I do think the singing to a lover as one who is "worshiped" (even disregarding the same-sex content) makes the song controversial for performance on the grounds of the church

Oh, i would have never thought so. That is one of the great things about the show, hearing different people's points of view on a variety of topics. 

I feel the same about the boards...
Personally, I'm not at all partial to whether they do it or not but I do think based on the kind of church and the belief system it might be an issue that comes up

I just assumed with Ireland's deep religious history it could be a bit of a touchy subject - maybe sophienette/other boardies in Ireland could give a more accurate read on the culture than I could though!

emusha wrote:He has a lovely voice -- I hope we do see him perform -- there are "bigger" status singers and performers that have been on TB imo...

Does Hozier live in Dublin? Was he doing shows? What got the buzz going that he might perform for the show?

emusha, Hozier is in the U.S. right now touring, in fact playing a show in Las Vegas tomorrow and Coachella in CA this weekend, so I don't think he's on the show.  

He is from Ireland. He's been in the U.S. most of the last couple of months.  He played twice here in Atlanta in March and playing another show here next month which I'm working.  Can't wait to see him perform.