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SEOUL - Oasis in South Korea, Liam Gallagher in great shape, wearing Manchester City's shirt. Enthusiastic crowd. More videos soon.
Rock'n'roll star
World's not set in stone
Beady Eye @ Jisan Valley Rock Festival
Rock'n'roll star
World's not set in stone
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Beady Eye & Stone Roses @ Fuji rock
来日は1995年以来、実に17年ぶりのことである。ただ、これまでのメンバー同士の確執や、幾度となく再結成を否定してきた背景を考えると、再結成発表記者会見で4人並んだ映像に感動を覚えつつも、心のどこかでは疑心暗鬼だったファンも少なくないことだろう。そう、自分の目で4人が同じステージにあがるのをみるまでは。
この日、彼らのTシャツを着た客が多かったことからも予想できたことだが、グリーンステージは当然のごとく超満員。４人の登場を今か今かと、待ちわびていた。ステージ転換のSEが一度フェイドアウトし、シュープリームの「ストーン・ラブ」がかかった。再結成公演では定番となっているのだが、これがステージ開始の合図だ。一人ずつステージにあがったことを確認するかのように、セッティングに入るメンバーの姿がスクリーンに映るたびに、歓声があがった。
彼らのファーストアルバムの１曲目を飾る曲でもある「I Wanna Be Adored」から、ステージは幕を開けた。相変わらずお世辞にも上手とは言えないイアンのボーカルだけども、どうやら今日はちょっと調子がよかったようだ。いや、それはファンの贔屓目かもしれないが、少なくとも歌詞の一言一言を噛み締めるように丁寧に歌っていたのが印象的だった。そこに煌めきを放つようなジョンのギター、脳天を貫くようなレニのドラム、そして唸るようなマニのベースが重なると、唯一無二のザ・ストーン・ローゼズの音が完成する。そうだ、皆この音を待っていたのだ。
そんな彼らの魅力がいかんなく発揮されたのは、中盤に演奏された「Fools Gold」ではないだろうか。ささやくようなクールなボーカルから始まるこの曲は、中盤からインストのインプロビゼーションで熱を帯びながら展開していき、演奏時間は10分を超える。この日もジョンはビートルズの「デイ・トリッパー」の一節を加えたりと、このバンドで音を奏でることを楽しんでいるように見えた。さらには、曲終盤にはギターを掲げて観客にアピールしてみせたりも。そのときイアンが何かジョンにちょっかいを出したのだが、いつもクールでシャイなジョンが、一瞬だけはにかむ様子がみられた。再結成に至までには少なくとも穏便ではなかった2人の関係性を思い起こすと、思わずぐっと胸が熱くなる。
それにしても、改めてザ・ストーン・ローゼズというバンドは不思議なバンドだ。もともと彼らの楽曲は、たとえばOASISのようにド直球で万人受けするポップさを持ち合わせる楽曲ではない。そのため、ここ日本では大合唱はなかなか起こらなかった。歌はヘロヘロだし、演奏も特別上手なわけでもない。ただ、彼らが奏でる楽曲の煌めきは、ただただ眩しいのだ。そしてその煌めきは、懐かしさから得られるものではなく、今のローゼズから放たれているもの、そのものなのだ。
ライブ終了後に4人が肩を組んだ姿をみたときに、改めて思った。日本を、そしてフジロックを選んでくれてありがとう。
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Liam Gallagher @ Stone Roses
Liam Gallagher @ Stone Roses
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Pretty Green rocks Tokyo
The official launch party took place at the prestigious Two Rooms Bar which is walking distance from the store situated in the Aoyama shopping district.
Liam Gallagher joined VIP’s including models and celebrities, along with the Pretty Green teams from Japan and the UK, to celebrate the success of the new store. DJ for the night Andy Bell kept the guest entertained laying down some cool tracks and mixing tunes for the duration. Sponsors Belvedere Vodka made sure the drinks were flowing all night and created a special ‘Pretty Green’ cocktail, which helped everyone enjoy the celebratory atmosphere.
Pretty Green opened its first international store in Japan on 29th June, selling an exclusive collection specifically designed for the Japanese market. The range is underpinned by a patriotic theme which includes a special redesigned vintage paisley in red, white and blue giving it its signature look. In addition there is dedicated Japanese online store where the collection is also available.
Nigel Grant, Brand director, comments: ‘We are delighted with what we have achieved here in Tokyo and tonight has been a culmination of all our hard work both in the UK and Japan. It’s a great team and together we have delivered a piece of our Pretty Green brand to Tokyo and our Japanese customers."
Andy Bell's DJ set "Godzilla!" from the Pretty Green Tokyo launch party, 25/07/2012.
2. Godzilla Cartoon Theme
3. Tomorrow Never Knows (Leftside Wobble Edit) - The Beatles (song where Noel Gallagher copied Falling Down)
4. Private Psychedelic Reel - Chemical Brothers
5. The Man Don’T Give A Fuck - Super Furry Animals
6. Pretty Green - The Jam
7. Bell Boy - The Who
8. I Feel Much Better - The Small Faces
9. Midnight To Six Man - Pretty Things
10. Biff Bang Pow! - Creation
11. Woo Hoo - 5.6.7.&8'S
12. Do The Strand - Roxy Music
13. Rip Off - T Rex
14. Hang On To Yourself - David Bowie
15. Cold Turkey (Live) - John Lennon
16. "99 Problems" - Jay Z / Dangermouse
17. Workinonit - J Dilla
18. Heartbreaker - Rolling Stones
19. The Last Time - Rolling Stones
20. Strawberry Letter 23 - Shuggie Otis
21. Organ Donor - Dj Shadow
22. Weekender (12") - Flowered Up
23. Washing Machine - Mr. Fingers
24. Voodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald
25. Pacific 707 - 808 State
26. My Generation - The Who
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Pretty Green special night +video
With 1 day to go, the PG team have arrived in Japan to finish the final preparations for this special party. It’s all happening on Wednesday 25th July and is being held to mark the official opening of the store and introduce the Japanese to the world of Pretty Green.
It’s going to be a very special event with Liam in attendance and Andy Bell providing the music for the night. We’ve also got a host of VIPs that will be mingling with the other guests throughout the evening.
You don’t need to miss out as the team will also be documenting their journey from start to finish and we’ll be uploading their pictures direct from Japan. We’re also putting together a special film of the launch party night, so make sure you check in and see what we’re up to!
www.prettygreenitaly.blogspot.it
Meanwhile, the classic American idiot (we reported to Dean), is dying of jealousy and wearing a shit face, defaming Liam and Pretty Green with idiotic "articles" full of stereotypes, synomym of ignorance. And insulting Oasis fans for the haircut. Of course he wouldn't repeat that if he met us, he's an American superhero behind the screen only. The new Batman. You know, one of those Americans and their massacres. Superior brains. That's desperate journalism of failed wankers. I'm even making him more interesting than he is. He doesn't even know that Liam (best frontman of all time and one of the most working artists) owns Pretty Green, Drapers best fashion brand after one year only. Even calling him "lonely"... the lonely one is called Noel Gallagher.
Haters jealousy is your victory: well done Liam, you're on the right road.
About celebrities, everybody says a lot of things, but here's about a brand with people working for it, and not masturbating on the internet...
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Pretty Green sunglasses video
The 30 sec ad piece with an Union Jack flag was produced and directed by Pretty Green, while the 'making of' mini documentary was produced by Holler and directed by Charlie Lightening of Lightening Productions (Beady Eye, Kasabian, Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Pixie Lott, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Miles Kane, Primal Scream, Jamiroquai, White Lies, etc.)
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Kasabian in Milan, interview with Sergio Pizzorno
"My Granddad was from Genoa, he came over to England in the 60s. So, growing up, it started with football really. I always supported Italy, through all the World Cups. I always had a blue shirt rather than a white shirt.
Because my granddad died when I was very young, to keep the Italian thread in the family going, I think my dad went out of his way to make sure I knew where my family was from.
We used to spend every summer in Italy in Abisola or Alassio which is on the Riviera. We’d drive in a battered old Austin Allegro. It used to take us three or four days. I spent every summer there. I grew up on pasta and pizza.
My dad was a musical influence on me, but It’s only now I realise it. He was into Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker and Howling Wolf - real blues players - and the Stones, but he couldn’t play anything. He had a guitar with no strings on it, which he used to pretend to play, so I would pick it up and do the same. Pretending just like he did.
As far as Italian songs go, there was something I always remember a song called La chate mi cantare *, a real old bad Italian song. There was also one called Gloria - I swear Pulp nicked the riff for Disco 2000. I suppose Zucchero was played. That’s kind of the vibe that was going on in the house.
It’s funny because Italian fans have really taken us to their hearts, it’s almost like playing a home town show. The support is just huge. It’s heart warming, especially for me.
I don’t know enough Italian, I’m lazy and I do apologise. I understand a great deal, but speaking it, I’m terrible. And especially when you’re on stage, you don’t want to start throwing out words that you’re not particularly comfortable with. I’m a shy person, if I’m rocking out some Italian, I need to know I’m getting it right.
I suppose Italy is just so very different to back home. It’s the whole culture, I feel like I slot right in because it’s just very relaxed. The food is incredible, but it is the people who make it.
It’s obviously aesthetically beautiful, you’ve got ancient monuments and you can walk round them and they’re beautiful, but for me, it’s the actual people who live here. There seems to be a really good family spirit. The computer generation doesn’t seem to have changed that. There is still a beautiful family vibe.
And all the people I’ve met along the way have been so nice, the fans especially. Even when they’re just asking for an autograph it’s very polite. And they’re very aware that if you’re with your family to just leave you alone."
* (just yesterday I was writing about 80s songs). La chate mi cantare is not French and it's "Lasciatemi cantare" (let me sing), "L'italiano" by Toto Cutugno, sort of "national anthem". Also, Sergio is not Serge in a French spelling...
Gloria was by Umberto Tozzi.
videos of the live in Milan soon
videos of the live in Milan soon
La Fée Verte
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Stone Roses in Milano
setlist:
I Wanna Be Adored
Mersey Paradise
Sugar Spun Sister
Sally Cinnamon
Ten Storey Love Song
Where Angels Play
Shoot You Down
Fool's Gold
Something's Burning
Waterfall
Don't Stop
Love Spreads
Made Of Stone
This Is The One
She Bangs The Drums
I Am The Resurrection
Mick Jones (Clash), Should I stay or should I go?
(there were two cute blonde vocalists ;)
...with all the money he's got, he could find a dentist
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this is the one, bellona belladonna
"This is the one she waited for... If only she'd believed me, Bellona Belladonna" LOL (you know what it means, beautiful woman). I've seen that many foreign people are coming, also a friend from Lanzarote (just like the scenery of their videos I wanna be adored & Fools Gold).
r.i.p. Alfredo Provenzali, historic radio football commentator.
such an inspiration for us radio sexy voices ;)
eighties-nineties, times when everybody wanted to come to Italy...
now it's all about money (as Noel: interested in money only) and sheikhs can buy everyone...
"what's left from the loves of those nice days".
It's time for holidays soon, but don't worry: I'll come back to the internet everytime the media darling Noel Gallagher speaks with the press, manipulating them. That is: almost everyday.
It's unbelievable how many websites publish every single thing he says, as if it was the Gospel.
It's unbelievable how many websites publish every single thing he says, as if it was the Gospel.
Not to mention all the bullshit also by Noel's fans I read around. Let's mention some more: one didn't even know that 24 Oasis songs are not by Noel... he should have noticed immediately, as they're not copied from other musicians. Typical of his fans, they think he created the world too.
Another one says nobody heard of Beady Eye and they were not invited to any festival... hilarious. So many festivals (they were on tour LAST year), including the Stone Roses reunion @ Heaton Park in Manchester. Noel not, sorry. He copied all the other places where Beady Eye have already been. He always comes later, like a retard. Not a case that when he was young he was a retarded weirdo. Also in Oasis, Noel came later, left them 3 times, made them split, doesn't know basic facts about them, doesn't want a reunion, he was not really one of them...
If one never heard about a band made of 4 /5 Oasis members, including the singer, founder, icon of one of the biggest band in music history, 2 times nominated best frontman of all time, etc., his music knowledge must be very poor, or he was born in 2012. Oh he's a Muse fan... enough said.
The other day Noel finally admitted (as when he admitted he doesn't know why he left Oasis, after telling so many lies) that he's not great and always plays the same 5 chords for every "new" song... of course he's saying that to appear "humble"... then he insults everyone, his own fans included, just because they want a photo or an autograph... or because they're fat. IDIOT.
more stuff to add soon
(not to be thrown at Noel's cows)
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Zani: Stone Roses @ Spike Island revisited
"The Stone Roses announce a big gig in a place no one's heard of, which makes it even more intriguing. Especially as 6 months previously they were playing tiny clubs in Reading and Walsall. Now I'm obsessed with the band. They were the most exciting band since The Jam. The Smiths were great, but The Roses spoke my language and looked sharp, cool. Morrissey is a lyrical genius but I like getting up in the morning, not lying about all fucking day waiting to die or get run over. Know what I mean."
I-Day Urban festival 2009
this one had to be Oasis last gig in history... but a certain scaredy cat (Noel Gallagher), in his man period, left the band for the 3rd time, just 2 days before... for the happiness of the people... and it was the end. He's still regretting that day.
This was one of the few funny moments.
About Beady Eye playing Oasis, did you notice that Noel didn't say the same in public about Jay Z, Ryan Adams, Snow Patrol, etc. etc. when they covered Wonderwall live... now even Noel's fans disliked what he said...
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AC Milan sold Ibra & Thiago
Breaking news: AC Milan sold Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris Saint Germain for about 70 million €uros (and also saving about 107 millions for the wages, 178 as total). Why isn't Platini complaining about Paris spending so much?
A shocking transfer, 'cause they're the strongest players in Italy, Thiago even the best defender in the world. But it was a "now or never" matter: Ibra is already 31 years old and his wages are too high (selling him is like selling another big player). Thiago is a bit younger but was starting to have injuries and making mistakes... (and for all that money, a defender should be sold). In the past AC Milan got the right time to sell legendary players as Shevchenko and Kakà, changing club they haven't been great anymore.
Paris is building a new club with money from the sheikhs, but it will take them years (as it was for Manchester City) to be among the greatest clubs (they never won a Champions League) and Ibra could dislike this... Also, he already dislikes French football... second rate as their fashion, food and wine, (copying and) always behind the Italians.
Zlatan had his best seasons this year, scoring 35 goals, 5 in Champions League, and the amazing one vs France was even elected the best goal @ Euro 2012, even according to people in England and their football opinion, they never liked him (that's probably why England never wins, lol... it's not necessary to be an expert to see that Ibra is a huge player).
Unfortunately, this great season was also the only one (in about ten years) he didn't win the league (because of AC having many injuries...and a famous ghost goal vs Juventus...), only the Italian Supercup after last year's league.
AC was already about to sell them some weeks ago and it ended with renewing the contract, even raising Thiago's wages. They probably didn't have other great players ready to replace them. Now they probably found an agreement (secretly) with Manchester City for Tevez (finally), probably not Balotelli.
Mancini (who renewed his contract for 5 years, that is: no trophies for 5 years for Man United) was recently seen @ AC headquarters (quite strange, as he didn't get on well with Galliani).
A total revolution for AC, now without Nesta, Inzaghi, Seedorf, Gattuso, Van Bommel, Zambrotta, too old players.
Could join AC: Tevez, Kakà (back), Ganso, Diarra, Destro, Astori, Ogbonna, Dedé (but he renewed), Kolarov (but too high wages), Rolando.
Paris is building a new club with money from the sheikhs, but it will take them years (as it was for Manchester City) to be among the greatest clubs (they never won a Champions League) and Ibra could dislike this... Also, he already dislikes French football... second rate as their fashion, food and wine, (copying and) always behind the Italians.
Zlatan had his best seasons this year, scoring 35 goals, 5 in Champions League, and the amazing one vs France was even elected the best goal @ Euro 2012, even according to people in England and their football opinion, they never liked him (that's probably why England never wins, lol... it's not necessary to be an expert to see that Ibra is a huge player).
Unfortunately, this great season was also the only one (in about ten years) he didn't win the league (because of AC having many injuries...and a famous ghost goal vs Juventus...), only the Italian Supercup after last year's league.
AC was already about to sell them some weeks ago and it ended with renewing the contract, even raising Thiago's wages. They probably didn't have other great players ready to replace them. Now they probably found an agreement (secretly) with Manchester City for Tevez (finally), probably not Balotelli.
Mancini (who renewed his contract for 5 years, that is: no trophies for 5 years for Man United) was recently seen @ AC headquarters (quite strange, as he didn't get on well with Galliani).
A total revolution for AC, now without Nesta, Inzaghi, Seedorf, Gattuso, Van Bommel, Zambrotta, too old players.
Could join AC: Tevez, Kakà (back), Ganso, Diarra, Destro, Astori, Ogbonna, Dedé (but he renewed), Kolarov (but too high wages), Rolando.
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Beady Eye, World not set in stone
WARRINGTON - songs of the summer 2012-1994 ;)
(and you'd better fucking believe it :)
lyrics, more or less:
Somewhere here it's got to be heard
I'm gonna take it up with the world
I'm gonna look this shame in the eye
Man I've got no reason to hide
But I've got to let you know
That the world's not set in stone
And I've got to say hello
There's no need to feel alone
People say it's all in my mind
When you gonna give me a sign
Why you gotta bring up the past
Girl we've got a long way to last
But I've got to let you know
That the world's not set in stone
And I've got to say hello
There's no need to feel alone
I wanna see you
I wanna feel you
I wanna see you
I wanna feel you
(piano solo)
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everybody is hustling for a buck and a dime
I've seen people (18 years old who don't know what Oasis were) calling "covers" the 2 Oasis songs played by Beady Eye... 4/5 of them are Oasis members, singer included, playing the same version of the songs, famous because LIAM was singing them.
Noel's fans are jealous, because Beady Eye sound like Oasis.
Noel's fans are jealous, because Beady Eye sound like Oasis.
For the Oasis covers, listen to Noel Gallagher and his depressing versions of Wonderwall or "new" songs using its same chords...
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illuminati Eye Flying Blues
LONDON - New step. Jeff (Beady Eye, Kate Moss friend) is dangerously reblogging illuminati stuff...
Considering that illuminati Noel Gallagher (the little bitch, as Liam says) manipulating the press (and not only the press... that's his life) could play with Damon Albarn and Jeff played with him in Gorillaz... GorillumiNAZI... DEMON Albarn... it all makes sense...
I remember in Milan last year when meeting him, Jeff was impressed by a certain blonde ;)
By the way, meanwhile Noel's desperately jealous fans are even more sick and, offended by the truth, they act as victims as their idol, to hide their depressed life. Doing this, they don't realise they're depressed and their idol is insulting them. Well done Noel.
They racistly can't get people who are different from them, 'cause we're too cool for them.
and this one too... a triangular (blue) wigwam... as Liam's song.
Oh CeciLIAM........... controlling the world...
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r.i.p. Chris Brahney
Christopher Brahney, who went missing after The Stone Roses' 1st show at Heaton Park last Friday (June 29), has been found dead.
A body was recovered by police from the Manchester Ship Canal at 9.35am this morning (July 9) and Great Manchester Police have now confirmed that they formally identified the body as Brahney's.
Earlier this afternoon, a statement was also posted on the Chris Brahney page, which reads as follows: "It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Brahney family I am writing to you all. The police will be issuing a formal statement soon regarding the body that was found in the canal this morning. At this time we believe that it is Chris, however formal identification has still to take place."
They continued: "The family would like to thank everyone for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers that you have sent our way. Thank you for all the support, it has given them immense strength and courage.
Please respect the family’s wishes and ensure that they are left alone during this difficult time."
An extensive search has taken place throughout last week and this weekend to find Brahney, with The Stone Roses themselves even appealing for people to come forward with information.
Brahney was 22 and from Timperley in Manchester. A full post-mortem examination will take place tomorrow.
An extensive search has taken place throughout last week and this weekend to find Brahney, with The Stone Roses themselves even appealing for people to come forward with information.
Brahney was 22 and from Timperley in Manchester. A full post-mortem examination will take place tomorrow.
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Stone Roses after party
MILAN - One week to the gig in Milano (support: the Clash). I've heard Alan is coming... I invited Liam, dunno yet.
This yellow colour is often coming back... the mods sunglasses, the book "The art of treating women", the beer of the English blonde @ gig... Fools gold ;).
After party: fifteensome by me, lol (as usual when coming back from gigs).
To a place here (where Liam was, and my bodyguards Beppe & Pippo - Liam also was @ Just Cavalli near us - of course Noel Gallagher never was there, too cool place) I gave them a lot of beer and a deejay console. Since then, they're making parties, lol.
(as one of the main Italian newspapers wrote about me: I'm a benefactor for humanity, lol).
The last time Liam was there was 1 February 2009 to watch the Premier League, the day before Oasis last gig in Milan with Beckham, the "snowasis" gig, snowing so hard.
I was invited to a party with Ian Brown in London in July 2001, we were there for just one night. I remember that day: on a little airplane, it was very windy and all the people were throwing up (just like Liam looking at the "fucking fake" Noel... "makes me want to throw up"), you could see their heads alternatively going down (just like the people in the future, realising about Noel...). I didn't, BUT I farted out loud, LOL (very windy ahahaha)
I remember I was making jokes to two cute blondes pulling their feet from behind and they were laughing. I was with a friend from south Italy moaning, told me to leave them alone... wanker.
This yellow colour is often coming back... the mods sunglasses, the book "The art of treating women", the beer of the English blonde @ gig... Fools gold ;).
After party: fifteensome by me, lol (as usual when coming back from gigs).
To a place here (where Liam was, and my bodyguards Beppe & Pippo - Liam also was @ Just Cavalli near us - of course Noel Gallagher never was there, too cool place) I gave them a lot of beer and a deejay console. Since then, they're making parties, lol.
(as one of the main Italian newspapers wrote about me: I'm a benefactor for humanity, lol).
The last time Liam was there was 1 February 2009 to watch the Premier League, the day before Oasis last gig in Milan with Beckham, the "snowasis" gig, snowing so hard.
I was invited to a party with Ian Brown in London in July 2001, we were there for just one night. I remember that day: on a little airplane, it was very windy and all the people were throwing up (just like Liam looking at the "fucking fake" Noel... "makes me want to throw up"), you could see their heads alternatively going down (just like the people in the future, realising about Noel...). I didn't, BUT I farted out loud, LOL (very windy ahahaha)
I remember I was making jokes to two cute blondes pulling their feet from behind and they were laughing. I was with a friend from south Italy moaning, told me to leave them alone... wanker.
here's finally the secret of my threesomes: my friends call me "Salamander" because I have a very long tongue :PPPPPPPPP I must be an alien :) ...because I'm the wizard of anticipatiiiiions ;) - or, the lizard, lol.
My dentist is even scared of me - Big Mouth like a lion ;)
My dentist is even scared of me - Big Mouth like a lion ;)
(the film was "earth girls are easy")
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Stone Roses @ T in the Park
main stage, Saturday
***** (5 stars)
Few festival crowds in the country are as in thrall to the sound the Stone Roses engendered amidst the Manchester scene of the late 1980s, and each disciple, descendant and imitator of the band has played here since - as three of the original Roses with other bands or solo projects.
So it was only fitting that the most anticipated musical reunion of the last two decades should hit T at the earliest opportunity, with the band playing their second UK location only a week after making a triumphant return to the country (notwithstanding May’s low-key, introductory secret gig in Warrington) with three widely-acclaimed shows at Manchester’s Heaton Park last weekend. In fact, in many ways the pressure was off here. The Roses had already run the critical beauty parade before the nation’s press eight days ago, with the overwhelming consensus telling us that, at the very least, there was no danger their reputation would be desecrated here.
For all who have seen these comeback shows, the sound of the Supremes’ Stoned Love will incite a shiver of expectation. Here, it once again heralded the band onstage: Ian Brown wearing a tartan scarf on his wrist and a cheeky grin as he enquired “how you doin’?”; guitarist John Squire dapper in what looked like a fitted houndstooth jacket; drummer Reni in a baffling Brazil top and Arabian headdress combination; bassist Mani allowing himself a short pause before picking out the unmistakeable bassline of I Wanna Be Adored.
The band started slowly but confidently, and the set followed a series of subtle, dynamic mood shifts. First the breezy West Coast jangle of Mersey Paradise, (Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister and a pristine Sally Cinnamon, the low-key Where Angels Play fusing into the stoned protest song Shoot You Down. As the sun went down the beats became more robust, with an epically stretched-out Fool’s Gold - once more reminding of Can as played by the JBs - taking a detour, thanks to Squire’s prickly, dexterous guitar playing, into the Beatles’ Day Tripper and the Roses’ own "Driving South". As on record, Something Burning was almost somnambulant, but those it had hypnotised were snapped back into the present by the glorious opening riff of Waterfall, with the latter’s companion piece Don’t Stop impressively played backwards as on record.
It was a set which had everything those who had been clamouring to hear it would have wanted, although perhaps some sense of possibility for the future in terms of a preview of rumoured new material would have been the icing on a very rich cake. As the biting guitar riff of Love Spreads roared out and Brown commandeered the song with a ridiculously assured rap, though, it seemed just enough that this band are once more among us: capable, sure of themselves and casting aside doubts by the song.
videos soon
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Kasabian free unplugged in Milan +gigs
Ah by the way, Noel was the other day.
Where did all the love go? (live)
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London new skyline: Italian Shard
The glass building, built next to the River Thames, was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and is over 1,000ft high. He dubbed it a “Vertical City”.
Pointy skyscraper The Shard will be home to offices, posh apartments, restaurants, a luxury hotel and viewing gallery.
The tower has 72 occupiable floors and a further 15 levels which make up the pointed spire.
The 1,016ft (309.6m) skyscraper is joint-owned by the state of Qatar and the Sellar Property Group, and it was funded by the Qatar National Bank.
It was originally only nicknamed The Shard after Mr Piano described the building as a “shard of glass” in the planning stages, but the name stuck.
Londoners were treated to a spectacular laser and lights show projected from the building shortly after 10pm.
The event marks the completion of the exterior of the building, with work on the inside expected to continue into next year.
Abdullah Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank, said: “The Shard is the newest London landmark and a beacon of the city of London’s resilience and expansion, even during tough economic times.
“It is a symbol of Qatar’s belief and commitment to London both today and in the future.
“We have a long heritage and continued commitment to invest and build in the UK for the long term and The Shard highlights this close relationship."
Tickets to visit the Shard's 800ft viewing point go on sale today.
The View from The Shard attraction will open on February 1 and 17,500 people have already registered their interest to visit online.
Advance tickets cost £24.95 for adults and £18.95 for children.
- 20 days to the Olympic Games 2012 (starting with football - again - on 25 and 26 July, the opening ceremony is on 27 with live music, Britalian Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics)
Pointy skyscraper The Shard will be home to offices, posh apartments, restaurants, a luxury hotel and viewing gallery.
The tower has 72 occupiable floors and a further 15 levels which make up the pointed spire.
The 1,016ft (309.6m) skyscraper is joint-owned by the state of Qatar and the Sellar Property Group, and it was funded by the Qatar National Bank.
It was originally only nicknamed The Shard after Mr Piano described the building as a “shard of glass” in the planning stages, but the name stuck.
Londoners were treated to a spectacular laser and lights show projected from the building shortly after 10pm.
The event marks the completion of the exterior of the building, with work on the inside expected to continue into next year.
Abdullah Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank, said: “The Shard is the newest London landmark and a beacon of the city of London’s resilience and expansion, even during tough economic times.
“It is a symbol of Qatar’s belief and commitment to London both today and in the future.
“We have a long heritage and continued commitment to invest and build in the UK for the long term and The Shard highlights this close relationship."
Tickets to visit the Shard's 800ft viewing point go on sale today.
The View from The Shard attraction will open on February 1 and 17,500 people have already registered their interest to visit online.
Advance tickets cost £24.95 for adults and £18.95 for children.
- 20 days to the Olympic Games 2012 (starting with football - again - on 25 and 26 July, the opening ceremony is on 27 with live music, Britalian Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics)
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Berlusconi jr & Hateley: Carroll @ AC Milan
“That was key for my development when I was so young. I played under a young Fabio Capello at Milan. They teach you the game inside and out, that’s what they do in these countries, especially Italy.
“Big strikers have always been a handful. It would be great for Andy and, when he’s taken all that on board, it’ll be great for England.
“At his age you’re still very young and very raw. You’re susceptible to taking on new projects and ideas.
“He’s got great strengths in his game already but he still has a lot of weaknesses. They [Milan] can deconstruct his game and build it back up again to the way a European centre-forward should be.”
Hateley moved from Portsmouth to Milan in 1984, when he was just 21, and scored a legendary goal (header) in a derby won 2-1 vs Inter Milan in 1984, I still remember it very well (the defender was Collovati, "traitor" 'cause he joined Inter from AC). It reminds me of Alessandro, schoolmate big fan of AC, who is not with us anymore and now having a better time out of this world.
The son of Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi, Pier Silvio - president of Mediaset, the holding company that owns the club - admitted earlier in the week that he would like to land the former Newcastle striker.
"As a future target I’d like Andy Carroll," he told The Sun. “I must admit that for his body build, and after seeing his header in the Euros, I would like to have Carroll at Milan. This is a new era for Milan. We will continue to get younger while maintaining the culture. Milan still has its superstars."
music: Depeche Mode, very 80s :)
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AC Milan stays the best club in history
AC Milan, founded by a group of Italians and English people meeting in a bar in the centre of Milano (I think I already heard this recently ;), using the Milan-England Christian cross of Saint George as symbol, remains the team winning the most international trophies in football history (18).
Last night, the Brazilians of Corinthians vs Argentinians of Boca Juniors 2-0 (1-1 the first leg) so Boca didn't win the Copa Libertadores 2012 (Corinthians winning at their first final).
AC Milan won 4 Club World Cups,-Intercontinental Cups, Boca 3, and were the first ones reaching 18.
AC Milan rivlas as Inter Milan and Juventus were ready to celebrate if Milan lost this title (they're jealous), but yesterday Galliani said we would have written "the most succesful club in Europe", or, as a journalist suggested, "the European club most successful in the world" ;).
Some people are ridiculous when they say Real Madrid or some English or Scottish or whatever club won more trophies. This title of "most successful club" is officially given by the FIFA, it was not invented by AC Milan. To establish who is the best, you obviously have to see the international trophies, where everybody has the possibility to play (well, many say the South American cups are not so difficult to win... in fact, watching the final, I can't say it was really "great football"... boring, with elementary mistakes, etc.) Otherwise, how could a foreign club win for example one of many cups or little cups in England? impossible.
Thank you Saint Paul ;)
1) AC Milan 18 (4 Club World Cups)
2) Boca Juniors 18 (3)
3) Barcelona 17 (2)
4) Real Madrid 15 (3)
5) Independiente 15 (3)
6) Juventus 11 (2) but one is the Intertoto...
7) Liverpool 11 (0)
etc.
Manchester United a miserable 7, even worse than Inter Milan 9.
Milano capital city of football (27)
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festival fashion picks: Gallagher's girl
Combining the festival fail safe must-haves including trilby, parka and a great pair of sunnies, this look not only screams practicality and versatility but effortlessly cool as well. We've mixed the classic look up with an on-trend feathered ear cuff and some studded detail on our shorts, not to forget popping out a bit of flesh in a teeny crop top. We've also opted for a girly vibe in an otherwise boyish look, with a twist of (Liam Gallagher's) leopard print running through. To finish, why not go for some laid-back locks like at Coachella below.
Should I stay or should I go?
support band for The Stone Roses in Milano is Mick Jones (from the Clash).
I was invited to a party with Ian Brown in London in 2001, we were there for just one night. This time I invited Liam but don't know yet if he's free. Let's see if there'll be an after party
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Liam: Beady Eye didn't want the band to split up
LONDON - Contrary to slow and lazy Noel Gallagher (3 real new songs every 3 years, the other ones from old sessions, and his imaginary friend Gem saying they're not by Noel) who always says there won't be his second album (don't believe him, it's just another of his strategies to make people buy his album, 28th in the USA) and the High Flying Birds will split in November, Liam Gallagher has spoken about Beady Eye's progress in recording their new album.
Gallagher, who supported The Stone Roses on Saturday (June 30) during the second of their three Heaton Park gigs over the weekend with Beady Eye, told BBC 6Music that the "songs are a lot better" this time around.
Asked how the band's second album was progressing, he said: "It's sounding good. We've got a bit more writing to do, but we'll go in and record some time this year. If Stone Roses and Beady Eye both release an album next year, everything will be alright."
Then asked how the band's second album would move on from their good debut Different Gear, Still Speeding, he said: "The first album came straight off the back of Oasis splitting up and we just wanted to be in a band again, so we just went straight in and did it. This time, we're taking our time a bit. We're not worried with having to be out there, we'll be there when the songs are absolutely bang on."
He then spoke about the band's feelings about writing quickly and said that even with Oasis, he always wanted to progress quickly.
Gallagher added: "We had the rug pulled from us by 'a certain someone', we didn't want the band to split up. We wanted to crack on and even when Oasis used to finish tours and talk about having years off, we'd all be like 'We're not getting any younger and if you like something, keep doing it all the time, have six months and then let's make another record'. So that's what we did with this one. The songs are a lot better on this album, they have to be."
On the contrary, the worst Oasis fan Noel Gallagher wanted the band to split up 3 times and is always repeating he wants no reunion, to sound as a great solo artist who doesn't need anyone. He obviously WANTS a reunion, 'cause he's too interested in money...
Asked how the band's second album was progressing, he said: "It's sounding good. We've got a bit more writing to do, but we'll go in and record some time this year. If Stone Roses and Beady Eye both release an album next year, everything will be alright."
Then asked how the band's second album would move on from their good debut Different Gear, Still Speeding, he said: "The first album came straight off the back of Oasis splitting up and we just wanted to be in a band again, so we just went straight in and did it. This time, we're taking our time a bit. We're not worried with having to be out there, we'll be there when the songs are absolutely bang on."
He then spoke about the band's feelings about writing quickly and said that even with Oasis, he always wanted to progress quickly.
Gallagher added: "We had the rug pulled from us by 'a certain someone', we didn't want the band to split up. We wanted to crack on and even when Oasis used to finish tours and talk about having years off, we'd all be like 'We're not getting any younger and if you like something, keep doing it all the time, have six months and then let's make another record'. So that's what we did with this one. The songs are a lot better on this album, they have to be."
On the contrary, the worst Oasis fan Noel Gallagher wanted the band to split up 3 times and is always repeating he wants no reunion, to sound as a great solo artist who doesn't need anyone. He obviously WANTS a reunion, 'cause he's too interested in money...
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Stone Roses & Beady Eye new albums soon
They played a barnstorming set on Saturday night ahead of the Roses taking to the stage. And Burnage boy Liam delighted Oasis fans by performing two of his former band's songs with Beady Eye, Morning Glory and Rock 'n' Roll Star which he promptly dedicated to "the one and only Mr Ian Brown" . The band also treated the crowds to new Liam-penned song World Not Set In Stone - a song title not unlike something we'd expect from the Stone Roses themselves, we reckon! (dedicated to the La's Lee Mavers)
Liam was later pictured backstage with his wife, former pop star Nicole Appleton, and tv presenter Holly Willoughby, enjoying the Stone Roses gig. Liam had earlier told Elizabeth Alker in an interview for BBC6 Music that he'd felt relaxed about the gig and that he'd even have played support for the Roses if Oasis were still together. He said: "I'd always had my fingers crossed, I'd have even done it with Oasis, I'm not one of those people who'd say "Im not supporting you cause we're as big as you" or whatever. Life's too short you've got to drop your guard and just have a good time, it doesn't matter who is headlining. As long as it's happening it's great, I'm so happy." He revealed Beady Eye's new album is "going great" and he said he hopes that both Beady Eye and the Stone Roses will both release new albums next year. "That'd be nice," he said.
song of the summer 2012
from the mod style rules: sunglasses need to be large, plastic and round ;)
Meanwhile, the leech Noel Gallagher is depressing himself and his depressed fans with the "new" song "It makes me wanna cry", using again and again the same chords of Wonderwall, as for If I Had A Gun, D'You Know What I Mean, etc. chronically in lack of inspiration, always taking stuff from other people and himself in old sessions, with his imaginary friend Gem Archer saying the new songs are not by Noel.
Nothing new from the man who had to pay the most money for copying songs in music history, and as solo artist winning only the prize of Godlike Genius without the people voting.
I've heard his wife, who hates his music, says he's useless... Noel said it's the same for every couple. No.
Besides, Noel always said he doesn't believe in God, and in his songs he often names God... classic double Noel, not sure of anything. Insecure even about why he left Oasis...
His fans are desperate, the more his songs suck and are all the same depressing shit, the more his blinded fans sound crazy about them... someone please help them.
Meanwhile, the leech Noel Gallagher is depressing himself and his depressed fans with the "new" song "It makes me wanna cry", using again and again the same chords of Wonderwall, as for If I Had A Gun, D'You Know What I Mean, etc. chronically in lack of inspiration, always taking stuff from other people and himself in old sessions, with his imaginary friend Gem Archer saying the new songs are not by Noel.
Nothing new from the man who had to pay the most money for copying songs in music history, and as solo artist winning only the prize of Godlike Genius without the people voting.
I've heard his wife, who hates his music, says he's useless... Noel said it's the same for every couple. No.
Besides, Noel always said he doesn't believe in God, and in his songs he often names God... classic double Noel, not sure of anything. Insecure even about why he left Oasis...
His fans are desperate, the more his songs suck and are all the same depressing shit, the more his blinded fans sound crazy about them... someone please help them.
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Stone Roses @ Heaton Park 3rd night
I'm adding more videos to the previous posts, girls flashing tits included, lol (for the wankers). Oh wankers, by the way: Noel Gallagher should learn from Beady Eye how to play and sing Oasis songs, but he wanted to sell hotdogs.
The Stone Roses' unofficial fifth member Cressa has hailed the band’s homecoming as "outstanding" and "amazing".
Manchester's indie heroes finished their three-night weekender at Manchester's Heaton Park last night (July 1) with another triumphant hits set. And backstage, the band’s former guitar tech and dancer told how elated he was at Friday’s show.
He said before the show: "Outstanding. I didn’t come last night because I didn’t see how Friday could be any better, but there’s so much love. I was anticipating possibly a rocky show, but they were awesome. I'm told last night was even better. Hopefully it'll be an upward trajectory and tonight will be even better!"
Cressa was as emotional as the rest of Heaton Park at seeing his old mates reunite. "Obviously it was emotional," he continued, "just to see them. 18 months ago I was saying to people, 'There's three things I want to see before I die; My son grow up to be a grown man, (Manchester) City to win the Premier League and the Roses to play again. I bet I only see one of those', and now in the last year, City have won the league and the Roses are playing again - so two out of three ain't bad."The Roses thrilled Heaton Park for the third night as their homecoming weekender came to a close, with the band playing their now-familiar set of favourites exploding before the show closed with another spectacular firework display.
Earlier on, Plan B, The Wailers, Mick Jones' Justice Tonight Band, and Dirty North, the local band hand-picked by Reni, performed.
setlist:
I Wanna Be Adored
Mersey Paradise
(Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister
Sally Cinnamon
Where Angels Play
Shoot You Down
Bye Bye Badman
Ten Storey Love Song
Standing Here
Fools Gold
Something's Burning
Waterfall
Don't Stop
Love Spreads
Made Of Stone
This Is The One
She Bangs The Drums
Elizabeth My Dear
I Am The Resurrection
more videos soon
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Stone Roses @ Heaton park 2nd night with Beady Eye
With the pressure of the first show off for the band, the north Manchester park enjoyed an even more celebratory show than yesterday, their first major UK show in 16 years.
Once again, just after 9pm, the intro track of The Supremes' 'Stoned Love' faded out and Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni walked onstage and powered into their 1989 classic I Wanna Be Adored.
Brown made a quip about the relentless rain, before powering into Mersey Paradise, Sugar Spun Sister and Where Angels Play.
Love Spreads saw Brown strip down to a black patterned T-shirt and Reni don his trademark cap, on top of the dreadlock wig. And as the song ended, Brown repeated his rap from yesterday, celebrating the band's return and demanding applause.
After another diatribe from Brown against the royals before first album favourite Elizabeth My Dear, the Roses finished with a heroic rendition of I Am The Resurrection, extended into its traditional wig-out epilogue. The band members then hugged, stood in solidarity at the front of the stage, and departed jubilant, stubbornly refusing to do an encore.
And for the second night, the show was followed by a spectacular firework display to the blaring out of Redemption Song, one of the few Bob Marley classics The Wailers did not play earlier on.
setlist:
I Wanna Be Adored
Mersey Paradise
Sugar Spun Sister
Sally Cinnamon
Where Angels Play
Shoot You Down
Bye Bye Badman
Ten Storey Love Song
Standing Here
Fool's Gold
Something's Burning
Waterfall
Don't Stop
Love Spreads
Made Of Stone
This Is The One
She Bangs The Drums
Elizabeth My Dear
I Am The Resurrection
Even before the Roses, it was an epic night for Manchester indie, as Liam Gallagher and Beady Eye performed Oasis tracks to a hometown crowd for the first time. He dedicated Rock’n’Roll Star to "the one and only Mr Ian Brown". Later on he gave an airing to his old band’s classic Morning Glory.Before that, The Wailers made their daily appearance, at the personal request of Ian Brown.
Lily Allen confirmed her pop comeback by making a surprise appearance with Professor Green, when the pair performed their collaboration Just Be Good To Green The day was opened by Hollie Cook.
Noel, learn how to play Oasis songs from here, and from this topless girl how to flash your tits, lol
the new song
more videos soon
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final: Italy vs Spain with a little help from their friends
Photo: Ukrainian topless girl (must be of Femen, "fuck Euro 2012") trying to steal the cup.
It's been an entertaining tournament, apart from many racist episodes, all against Italy: from Spanish fans with their typical monkey chants to Balotelli (they were doing even worse things to Hamilton in Formula 1), from Croatians (booing the anthem, monkey boos, throwing rockets, bananas, they had to pay), Irish (booing Balotelli), Germans (typical racist newspapers and tv "experts"). Plus violence, between Croatians and Irish, Russians and Poles.
I thought it would have been very boring, nobody absolutely expected Italy to be so good (even if it's the last 2 World Champions, 2006 vs 2010, playing). We were losing friendly games vs Usa, Russia, but not vs Spain last summer (2-1, with a classic help for the Spanish, an absurd penalty). These Beatles' "little helps from their friends" also happen for their clubs, as Barcelona (famously helped vs Chelsea some time ago).
The Spanish tabloids have been idiotic, as usual, when before Spain-Italy 1-1 (the only one team scoring a goal to the World&Europe Champions) they published rubbish from 1994 (that makes 18 years ago, Oasis first album), the famous elbow by Tassotti (now AC Milan 2nd manager) to Luis Enrique (last year's Roma manager), when there's no problem between them, they were also shaking their hands recently and the Spanish even said he doesn't want to hear about that anymore.
About the famous "biscotto" (biscuit), the Spanish newspapers have been even more ridiculous, "forgetting" that Italy would have qualified anyway with the draw 0-0 for Spain-Croatia, and "forgetting" they cheated in the 80s, scoring 12 goals.
Spain is the favored, in every sense (it seems for referees too).
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Be here now: a Milano Lambretta (name from Milan river Lambro), owned by Noel, and a Rolls-Royce. Photo at Stocks House hotel in Hertfordshire
the beginning of Pretty Green, Milan, 11 March 2009 (same day: Inter Milan losing in Manchester ehehe). My English blue navy Pretty Green scarf, a must-have: a soft, lightweight polka dot scarf made from 100% cotton and expertly hand-printed by Italy’s leading scarf producer
wearing British military clothes Kangol. Two English girls in Italy had a Kangol hat and I recognised from the brand that they were going to an Oasis gig (Lucca 2002)
Liam Gallagher fascist tattoo (Elvis Presley philosophy) - Take Care of Business - Fede, Spirito, Disciplina
Oasis 1st album: they were watching The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, spaghetti western movie by Italian director Leone, music by the great maestro Morricone
Milan last gig
our club
Milano... seems like going to Paris for splitting up...
Pretty Green "fan" Hateley
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Milan Futurism and photos by Harri Peccinotti (Milano Pirelli calendars 1968 & 1969)
SAINT MARK'S CHURCH 1880 (West Gorton)
Man City since 1894
English girl+Milano Lambretta
similar shape
meaningful contact: Man's creation by Michelangelo
oasisblues - English tabloid, Italian paparazzi ^_^
