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Darley Park 2014: what did you think?

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"What does music make us feel?" We couldn't resist asking a few of the 30,000-strong audience in Darley Park what they thought about the world's greatest music - and we've got some delightful results!

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    1. Music makes us feel... awesome

    A very classy picnic complete with champagne (and the obligatory chips) - no wonder you're feeling awesome! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    2. Nicholas Owen explains

    Music makes Classic FM's Nicholas Owen feel enchanted, especially after 4 hours of presenting at the Darley Park concert. "This has been a fantastic evening - thank you Derby Live!" Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    3. Because I'm...

    There's only one word for it! And the smiles say it all. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    4. Romantic

    A perfect day for a romantic afternoon in as the weather gradually turns towards autumn. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    5. Music makes us feel alive!

    Three exclamation marks - it must be the effects of Tchaikovsky's rousing 1812 Overture. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    6. Feelin' groovy

    Were you at Darley Park this weekend? What did the music make YOU think of? Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    7. Great music

    "Love the atmosphere, the people and the great music." Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    8. Happy times at the Darley Park concert

    The sun may be setting, but this group of young people are still feeling pretty happy! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    9. A family perspective

    "Happy! I love you! Thank you Derby!" A selection of thoughts from this young family, enjoying an afternoon of great music. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    10. Fabulous picnics

    Fabulous and happy - we'd be feeling the same if we had a spread like this! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    11. And the music is...?

    Lovely! We couldn't have put it better ourselves. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    12. Happy and contented

    Camping chairs at the ready (complete with a cheeky beer in the arm rest); it's no wonder these music-lovers are enjoying their afternoon. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    13. Music makes me feel...

    Happy and relaxed. And we're glad to hear it. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    14. Derby Live at Darley Park 2014 - your thoughts

    Fantastic - and that's just the face paint! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    15. Derby Live at Darley Park 2014 - your thoughts

    It's still summer, honest! So this cheery group are 'chillaxing' in the English weather as they make the most of the sunshine. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    16. Clever canines

    We're not sure how this loveable dog managed to write on our whiteboard, but we're pleased to hear he's feeling relaxed after an afternoon of amazing classical music. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    17. Music makes us...

    A very joyful family day out. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    18. Relaxing

    These youngsters (and a cheeky doodle of their dad!) think music is relaxing. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    19. Enlightened

    A fantastic group picnic is a perfect opportunity for enlightenment, don't you think? Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    20. Music is...

    Inspirational. We couldn't agree more. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    21. Music makes us feel...

    Inspired!! And the double exclamation marks say it all Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    22. Word cloud

    Something of a barrage of emotions for this family, who've filled our thought bubble with a range of positive emotions. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    23. The emotional power of music

    "Happy, makes me want to dance, makes you smile or cry." Showing the power of music, this family elaborate on why music makes them happy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    24. Brothers' thoughts

    Happy AND excellent from these two young brothers - we hope you had a great afternoon! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    25. Relaxed and happy

    There's nothing like an afternoon of music to make you feel relaxed and happy. And a glass or two of something chilled and bubbly probably helps too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    26. Happy and...

    We're not sure it's the MUSIC making you drunk... but we're glad you're having a fantastic afternoon. What a spread! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    27. Fabulous

    There's nothing more fabulous than sitting outside listening to amazing classical music. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    28. Makes us want to dance!

    Quavers and crotchets, dancing, and smiley faces; there's a lot going on in these people's thoughts. And it's no wonder, after such a stimulating afternoon of music. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    29. Music makes me want to...

    Sing and dance! And it's certainly put a smile on this little girl's face. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    30. Adjectives galore

    Relaxed! Makes you come alive! Radiant! Very descriptive ideas from this cheery group, who come alive after listening to music. Excellent news, we say. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    31. Family time

    We're glad to hear music brings this large family together. What a brilliant thing to have in common. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    32. Happy

    It's another happy family enjoying the great outdoors. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    33. Happy anniversary

    "Happy to be here on our 4th anniversary with my best mates." We hope you had a lovely afternoon celebrating! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    34. A great picnic

    Fulfilled - and full of food by the looks of things! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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    35. Jolly

    A perfect way to describe the afternoon at Darley Park. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

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