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Post by mkoasis on Dec 2, 2018 13:57:59 GMT -5
I'm worried that I'm passionate about too many things to be successful. It's hard for me to focus on writing, or chess, or self-improvement, or anything for a long enough spell at a time to really make something great happen. One week I'll write every day, the other week I'll just play chess, the other week I'll diet and socialise, and at the end of the year I'm good at all of them but not great in any one of them. Not sure what to do. I know that feeling. But just the fact that you make some time for the things you enjoy is so important. And it's harder to find time for so many interests as you get older. You also likely won't see improvement over the short term but just keep at it and others will likely notice it before you do. You're a clever, talented person, with a lot of new passions to discover and engage in through the rest of your life. It's an exciting journey.
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Post by mkoasis on Dec 2, 2018 1:12:53 GMT -5
Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks I'm not going to do another lengthy review, so let's just do a ranking of the songs instead: 1(9-10/10). Tangled Up in Blue (well, obviously) 2. Idiot Wind (even better than I remembered, and a nice twist at the end too) 3(8-8,5/10). Shelter from the Storm 4. Buckets of Rain 5. Simple Twist of Fate 6(7/10). Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts (once you get past that almost confrontative opening harmonica there actually is quite an intriguing story to be found here) 7(6,5/10). You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go 8. If You See Her, Say Hello 9(5-5,5/10). Meet Me in the Morning 10. You're a Big Girl Now (you expect better lyrics from him, at least on an album like this) Interesting to hear your thoughts on this classic. For me, A Simple Twist of Fate has always been my favourite, followed by If You See Her Say Hello, which i find quite powerful. The final two songs are Dylan at his best. This is one of those albums where every song is so good, your favourites shift with each listen.
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Post by mkoasis on Dec 1, 2018 15:44:41 GMT -5
Charlatans - us and us only The clash - super black market clash
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Post by mkoasis on Dec 1, 2018 1:04:47 GMT -5
I suppose there is a plan to eventually re-release the Anthologies 1-3 at some point? The rest of the albums, including the Past Masters compilations have been given the glossy digipak treatment so I'm sure they'll put these out when there's a lull.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 27, 2018 22:22:20 GMT -5
funhouseI really like that album too, it was my first Dylan and probably many others' too, recommended to me by my friend who worked at my local HMV back then. My favourites are Tombstone Blues (the sun's not yellow, it's chicken!), ballad of a thin man, Queen Jane or whatever it's called.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 27, 2018 22:21:53 GMT -5
funhouseI really like that album too, it was my first Dylan and probably many others' too, recommended to me by my friend who worked at my local HMV back then. My favourites are Tombstone Blues (the sun's not yellow, it's chicken!), ballad of a thin man, Queen Marie or whatever it's called.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 27, 2018 22:16:42 GMT -5
The three new albums I enjoyed most this year:
Manic street preachers - resistance is futile Johnny marr - call the comet Paul Weller - true meanings
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 26, 2018 22:11:31 GMT -5
Round Two: U2 or Arcade Fire? U2 definitely. Hard to argue with their 1980-2000 output.
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Post by mkoasis on Nov 26, 2018 22:06:08 GMT -5
I would have liked to hear them do this one live a few times. It seems the sort of song made for live performances. Stick it in between Mucky Fingers and Champagne supernova.
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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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