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Post by mkoasis on Nov 26, 2018 22:03:44 GMT -5
Chandler introducing Oasis and then Liam smashing it with Don't Go Away is literally perfection to me. 😍 Don't forget Noel scratching at his balls a bit while they all stare into the camera and say goodnight. I liked that they played Acquiesce too.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 23, 2018 20:59:05 GMT -5
- Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami - Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami I've been meaning to read these ones for some time. I love Kafka's work (which answers the threads question) and recently read another of Murakami's books as he is often heavily recommended. Another one I'd add is nick hornby's High Fidelity. He understands the way our quirky obsessions shape and guide us and sometimes get us into unusual adventures. I often feel like there's more than enough material for an Oasis-centric Fever Pitch within this forum.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 21, 2018 1:25:11 GMT -5
Hi there. My name's mkoasis and I'd like to talk to you for a minute about Ride's underrated Carnival of Light album.
Yes, it's definitely not as good as Smile, Nowhere, Going Blank Again, or the newer Weather Diaries or Tomorrow's Shores EP. It's not got the same quality or consistency. And like Be Here Now, it is overblown, over produced (see the first track "Moonight Medicine") and a little too heavy handed or unsubtle in parts (for instance, the cover of "How Does It Feel to Feel"). But there are some really good songs hidden in the bunch, as good as anything else they've done. Personally I quite like Natural Grace, From Time to Time, Crown of Creation, and Only Now. It's not the sublime shoegaze we've come to know and love from Ride but its still very much Ride.
But don't take my word for it. Check out Carnival of Light and find out for yourself. The 3 bonus tracks are worth a listen, while you're at it. Happy trails.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 20, 2018 22:42:22 GMT -5
On that note, I find I'm really enjoying the Esher demo of Honey Pie. Like with other outtakes, you can hear they're enjoying themselves, not taking anything too seriously and Paul's clearly delighted in indulging his vaudeville fantasies. It just works out do well with this stripped back acoustic arrangement.
I've always liked the album version but this is one of my favourite moments they've released.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 19, 2018 20:26:34 GMT -5
Fuck, I'm 27 today, now it's my time to overdose and die :-) Personally I thought 27-31 were amazing. Hopefully yours will be too.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 18, 2018 0:40:59 GMT -5
This week:
Oasis - be here now Verve - live at Haigh Hall 1998 Buzzcocks - the Way U2 - achtung baby Stiff little fingers - inflammable material Ride - carnival of light Richard Ashcroft - keys to the world
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 14, 2018 20:18:13 GMT -5
An episode of The Haunting Of Hill House. Currently at episode 5. Finally, a good horror series. I really enjoyed this. After 10 hour long episodes I couldn't wait to watch it all again (haven't had time yet but I do want to!) You can tell they really did their homework with this one if even non-horror fans liked it.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 14, 2018 20:03:54 GMT -5
I wish the original Falling Down track had the piano interlude from the Chemical Brothers remix. Definitely, yes. I remember how exciting it was to hear a Chemical Bros remix of a new song before hearing the original. There was some very creative and exciting promo around DOYS. You can see how it all fell apart after the stage invader incident at V-Fest.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 13, 2018 22:24:59 GMT -5
The albums growing on me. I still think the first few tracks are the best and the rest is just ok but I really do like the first song "All my dreams".
I know we Verve and oasis fans give Richard a hard time about his solo work and much of it deservedly so. But at the end of the day, the guys got the voice of a lion and was the frontman of the Verve. However mediocre or poor an album of his is, I feel at least I owe the respect to give it a proper listen. We make fun but I'd defend him against comments from non-fans, if that makes sense. It's like a family.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 13, 2018 22:16:37 GMT -5
The one thing that will forever baffle me is why the hell they didn't have the Warchild version of Fade Away on the album. It's far superior to the 'punk rock' version in my opinion cos the chords are too sweet for a rock song but the acoustic version is amazing. Too many Noel sung songs? Who knows? Never got why people say this, Liam on lead is the far better version to me. Fade Away deserves to be a faster-paced song, and you see it in the live versions too. It's a classic Buzzcocks trick, putting a most wistful lyric in the most glorious rush of punk rock energy. So the Masterplan liner notes say. I'd wholeheartedly agree. By the time Fade Away reaches it's blistering climax you grasp the bittersweet futility of the lyric. The fuzzed out coda at the end gives you a moment to really let it sink in.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 12, 2018 16:52:08 GMT -5
Last listened to...
Verve - the Verve EP Buzzcocks - live at shepherds bush 2003
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 12, 2018 16:51:12 GMT -5
The man who started this thread returns I saw a newly released "bootleg series" version of this terrific album in my record shop this past Friday. More blood, More Tracks it's called. Heard it? Seemed worth a listen.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 11, 2018 15:46:48 GMT -5
I think I have to agree about Long Long Long (take 44). Incredible recording. I can't imagine doing 44 takes of a song in a studio over and over, let alone 102 takes like Not Guilty. I think I remember reading that George was pretty annoyed about something in the band and this was his passive-aggressive way of showing it. Well a take doesn’t have to be a full attempt at the song or even a half attempt. It could be anything from 3 seconds to 30 minutes. I did not know that actually Makes 102 takes seem less aggravating.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 11, 2018 15:03:15 GMT -5
I think I have to agree about Long Long Long (take 44). Incredible recording.
I can't imagine doing 44 takes of a song in a studio over and over, let alone 102 takes like Not Guilty. I think I remember reading that George was pretty annoyed about something in the band and this was his passive-aggressive way of showing it.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 10, 2018 19:28:39 GMT -5
I've got it, I know what you need on this song: Mike Rowe playing along on the piano. Just a few tinkly notes, kind of like in Underneath the Sky.
There's a lot going on in this 2:04, some of it more fuzzy and unclear, but once you tighten up the song and it feels more focused, then you'll be ready to ask Mr. Rowe.
That said, please don't take my comment too seriously, I'm not much of a music writer or journalist, just someone who loves a lot of the same music, like we all do here.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 10, 2018 19:23:50 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing another song with us, its great to see how your songwriting evolves. I like the simple chord strumming of the new song but the recording does make it hard to hear more than that - maybe its just my speakers? The guitar element of it does flow naturally but I think you're still finding your feet on this one melodically. It kind of meanders on, harmlessly, but it does feel like a bit long for only 2:04. I think if you work on this one a bit, or maybe set it aside and come back to it later, you'll find what's missing. You've got something good here, a nice idea for a song and a basic framework, but it is missing something 'special'...not sure what, but it will come to you. Keep at it you'll get there
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 9, 2018 21:25:01 GMT -5
I live for moments when I can, spur of the moment, pull out an Alan Partridge quote or reference. Most of the time it doensn't register at all with the other person but it gives me so much inner satisfaction.
I lie in wait like a predator for people to ask me what kind of music I like.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 9, 2018 21:20:59 GMT -5
What are people's favourite outtakes? I'm keen to hear.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 9, 2018 20:55:46 GMT -5
I'll wait and see what readers here think. I'm curious. This big un guy appears from time to time and seems to have some bits and pieces of tell of the early days. Doesn't necessarily mean the book will be an insight but we'll find out.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 8, 2018 10:28:42 GMT -5
It's a nice idea but things have gotten a lot more expensive - merch and tickets! It seemed unthinkable In 1998 that you could spend $100 on a ticket and not be front and centre but somewhere in the stands.
I like a good concert Tshirt souvenir but $40-50 is way too much. When I was oasis on the DBTT tour shirts were $30. Which even now seems the limit.
There's also too many shirts...some nice iconic ones but some rubbish ones too. Takes away the uniqueness of the souvenir if there's 10-12 shirts to choose from. But maybe I'm just being grumpy about these things.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 7, 2018 19:59:56 GMT -5
Finally got the chance to listen to Natural Rebel. Initially I was expecting it to be a dreadful overly processed mess, as that's kind of what we've been hearing from a lot of people. It wasn't terrible. It wasn't particularly good either. But it was far from a painful record to listen to. You can do much worse with much of the stuff you hear on pop radio these days.
This new album is just more of the same completely average could-be-decent-song-if... Kind of thing. I thought the first 3 or 4 tracks were pretty decent but from there it was all too predictable and the same old thing RA's done since how long.
Not good not bad, fails to make am impression or meaningful impact. If it wasn't the voice behind the Verve, it's hard to see this one getting another listen IMO. But like I said, the first few songs are good. Then it gradually descends into RA parody. I think Money comes off as so impressive because, regardless of how good it truly is, it's so much more invigorating than the bulk of his solo work.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 4, 2018 16:41:02 GMT -5
Thanks to this thread I now have an urge to listen to all the Led Zeppelin albums again. 4 is obviously their most iconic and it is terrific. My personal favourite is Houses of the Holy. Not that keen on "the crunge" or "no quarter" but every other song is one of my favourites.
Led Zep 3 wants to be chosen first. I've not heard that one in ages.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 3, 2018 23:23:23 GMT -5
This was the album that turned me from big Oasis fan into complete mad fer it. I started to track down the remaining bsides (digitally until I could find the physical ones, which was quite a treasure hunt in those days before everything was available online).
If I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life it would be this one. A true treasure chest, as its been said. This album encompasses all that is Oasis, especially why they are so loved by their fans.
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Post by mkoasis on Oct 29, 2018 20:32:35 GMT -5
It's been awhile, sorry in advance to bump this up but I've been listinening to Forth and its unfortunate b-side/outtake appendix in the wake of the release of 'Natural Rebel' (urrrrrrgghhhhh) A LOT and your review and tracklist proposal just nails it! Richard Ashcroft, in the meantime, continues to release Garth Brooks outtakes. And even more amazingly, he still manages to destroy one of the last passable Urban Hymns outtake (!) left exploiting (Don't You Want Me/Birds Fly) in the ugliest MOR manner imaginable. The same guy wrote History, right? Been two years since I posted that and I've softened up on certain things regarding Forth. Love Is Noise is an excellent A+ track - catchy, great comeback single and utilizes all of the Verve's strengths (Richard's lyricism and delivery, Nick's dreamy guitar soundscapes, Si's funky bass, Pete's intense drumming). Rather Be still could be better, Nick said a more psychedelic mix exists, hope we get a Forth re-issue. This is my current ideal tracklist: 01 Sit and Wonder 02 Love Is Noise 03 Rather Be 04 All Night Long 05 Judas 06 Numbness 07 Vallium Skies 08 Blue Pacific Ocean 09 Columbo 10 Applachian Springs I agree with the criticism of the albums but I think that, despite Richards meddling, they had the makings of a very good album 1. Sit and wonder 2. Muhammad Ali 3. Rather be 4. Judas 5. Numbness 6. All night long 7. Noise epic 8. Valium skies 9. Colombo 10. Appalachian springs I'd have added Major Force and Blue Pacific Ocean in there maybe as bonuses because I'm not sure how to fit them in. Mover and Chic Dub were pretty strong too. So that's definitely enough for a good comeback album.
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Post by mkoasis on Oct 26, 2018 19:41:44 GMT -5
This morning I listened to one of my favourite 3 track runs.
Vicar in a tutu There is a light that never goes out Some girls are bigger than others
The first song isnt really that special on it's own but followed by these other 2, it makes a fantastic closing run for what could be the best album by one of the best bands ever to walk this earth.
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