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Post by shoes222 on Mar 22, 2011 12:07:48 GMT -5
They don't have to fully reform, but they should at least do a reunion gig. I'd be satisfied with ONE. I just want to hear them do Acquiesce again. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Post by Heebeejeebies on Mar 25, 2011 0:04:03 GMT -5
Yes, but here's how I would want it to happen:
Liam and Noel get over their differences and repair their relationship. They secretly put together a brilliant new album (which would not necessarily have to be in the 'traditional' Oasis mould - in fact I would want it to be different to show they'd progressed) and surprise the public with it when we're not expecting it. Then they can have a triumphant reunion and perhaps call the thing quits for good, while the world is still stunned. That would be great, don't you think?
Creativity doesn't just die as people get older, it dies when people lose the spark, the love of the music that they had when they were young, when all they're out for is a cozy retirement package (like the Rolling Stones...). David Bowie is a great example of creativity evolving over the life of a musician - he fell into the self-parody trap in the 80s, but then pulled himself back out of it in the 90s and early 2000s, creating some wonderful, surprising work.
If there was going to be some lame for-the-money Oasis reunion, I would be disappointed. In that case I would have to say no.
Edit: Oh, and I forgot to add - I say "Yes" to an Oasis reunion because to me Oasis is Noel and Liam making music together. If they started working together again, they wouldn't have to call themselves Oasis... they could just be The Brothers Gallagher and I would be happy. Preserving the legend of the name Oasis seems like a good idea to me.
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Post by supernovadragon on Apr 1, 2011 10:11:33 GMT -5
Heart says yes but, my head says no.
No because, leave it as it is now. Unless it's a one-off gig (which I wouldn't really class as a reuinion) at Knebworth again or something then, NO.
Of course, who's to say when Noel's album comes out and they are all getting on well again, that they can't be on the same set? Imagine a gig where one headlines and the other is also on the bill, be priceless!
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Post by gdforever on Apr 1, 2011 10:33:37 GMT -5
Heart says yes but, my head says no. No because, leave it as it is now. Unless it's a one-off gig (which I wouldn't really class as a reuinion) at Knebworth again or something then, NO. Of course, who's to say when Noel's album comes out and they are all getting on well again, that they can't be on the same set? Imagine a gig where one headlines and the other is also on the bill, be priceless! I don't think that'll ever happen. One Gallagher agreeing to be lower on the bill than the other. Nah. Double headline @ best. But that is a long-shot as well. I think it'd be cool enough for them to be playing @ the same festival.
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Apr 1, 2011 11:00:00 GMT -5
I agree with GDForever. There's too much pride running through both Gallaghers for that to ever happen. The battle's on, and the soul is the prize. Indeed.
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Post by shoes222 on Apr 1, 2011 16:24:09 GMT -5
I'm still itching to hear both Gallagher's do Record Machine, but who knows if that will ever happen now.
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Post by Silence Dogood on Apr 1, 2011 18:36:02 GMT -5
imo it's not really a "simple question" because of all the implications... for example, if it's within the next couple of years, then yes, i'd be all for a reunion. i don't wanna see Liam and Noel performing onstage when they're fucking 50 years old. also, would a reunion necessarily mean new albums? or would it be like a rolling stones type of deal. meaning, do they just go on a massive tour? there's a lot of specifics that would play a big part in making a decision.
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Post by Silence Dogood on Apr 1, 2011 18:45:11 GMT -5
No. One of my pet hates is clapped-out old rock stars, croaking and wheezing onstage, trying to rekindle the lost spark of youth. Noel and Liam are not exactly spring chickens today, and even in 10years time or whatever, their bulging bank accounts will not make them appear young again, due to the limits of medical science: they will still look their advancing age. Best they can hope for is to dye their hair and don the cool shades to hide the crow's feet, etc. Whether this is any 'cooler' than 70s pop-pundits the Rubettes appearing at a chicken-in-the-basket pub lunch in 2011, is open to question: it's just the same thing, on a bigger scale. Much depends on the popular outcome of Noel's solo work: it's possible he could become a post-modern Sinatra for the 21st Century, and will have no need of an Oasis reunion. However, if Beady Eye hit the skids and become second-division players, Noel could agree to appear in say, a six-month stadium tour of a future Oasis reunion, in order to bail out Liam financially...it would of course depend on the financial terms offered up to Noel. These would have to be generous, to put it mildly. Noel will not come to the table unless his fee runs into the multimillions. So any fans wishing to see the group on a future tour have plenty of time to start saving, as stadium entry costs will be astronomical in the 2020s or whenever. Noel can expect a King's Ransom as regarding any future Oasis reunion, and not a penny less. He alone is in the position to dictate terms on this score. Liam will probably be in a lesser position to negotiate. Whether the resultant reunion tour could be considered as 'proper' Rock and Roll and not an embarassing parody is open to interpretation, however. what a delusional little fella.... lol
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Post by matt on Apr 1, 2011 20:11:34 GMT -5
Are Oasis really about youth? The message to songs like Live Forever and Whatever carry resonance for any age, young and old. They do have tunes that are directed to youth but overall there's a lot of universal appeal in the majority of their songs.
To answer the question, I'd say no... at the moment. If Noel regains passion for being in a group which would lead to an inspired album, and if Liam can still sing, then I would say yes. Give it five years and I'll probably be saying yes.
They are my favourite band and I never got to see them live, so for me personally, I want them to reform because I'd be sad if I never saw the band that made me passionate about music.
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Apr 2, 2011 13:49:13 GMT -5
Are Oasis really about youth? The message to songs like Live Forever and Whatever carry resonance for any age, young and old. They do have tunes that are directed to youth but overall there's a lot of universal appeal in the majority of their songs. To answer the question, I'd say no... at the moment. If Noel regains passion for being in a group which would lead to an inspired album, and if Liam can still sing, then I would say yes. Give it five years and I'll probably be saying yes. They are my favourite band and I never got to see them live, so for me personally, I want them to reform because I'd be sad if I never saw the band that made me passionate about music. To me, they embody youth. DM was all about being young, rebelling, and trying to be successful. WTSMG continued that, and BHN was the drunken excess of their success. Of course, the band changed after that, and again from DBTT to DOYS as well.....Not to mention their b-sides like Stay Young, etc It's just hard imagining a 50 year old Liam sneering Rock N Roll Star. What made Oasis great is that they believed in those early songs, they lived them, and they represented them. A middle age man singing those youthful lyrics will obviously lack conviction. It kind of takes away from the magic. That being said, I want Oasis to reform in order to go out properly - one last album with the likes of RM on it, and a world tour to end their career deservedly. How it's currently ended does no justice to either the band nor it's fans.
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Post by sunshheeeyine on Apr 2, 2011 18:10:14 GMT -5
I wouldnt be against 5 nights at Knebworth
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Post by forestfan on Apr 5, 2011 6:34:31 GMT -5
it was hard to imagine a 38 year old liam once upon a time ^^^ I think Beady eye could be around when hes in or close to 50s..he'll age like weller graciously
as for the reforming: If I was pushed for an answer Id say yes..1 gig for a million people 1 night..for charity..haha im not sure why i said charity
but like 1 massive gig for everyone in the world who wants to go see them
do it in a huuuuuuge field...with masssssive screens and huge huge speakers
and let the good times roll
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Post by shoofee on Apr 5, 2011 20:23:57 GMT -5
If its about the music yes. If its just to make a boatload of money, no. It needs to be for the right reasons if Oasis is to exist in any way again. It can't be answered simply yes or no.
I also want some time to pass and let them try their hands at success in other ventures. Liam without Noel and Noel on his own. They need to get that out of their system, especially Noel.
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Post by drifter on Apr 11, 2011 16:49:15 GMT -5
I don't want them to reform for atleast 5-10 years and then maybe but i still think Noel will perform oasis songs live.
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Post by storyteller on Apr 24, 2011 20:05:05 GMT -5
It's a no for me. One of the greatest things about Beady Eye is that they're democratic. Noel would've never liked The Roller or The Beat Goes On on a Oasis album, even if he let it a lot of people would go 'durr that song is different from all the other oasis songs so it sux'.
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