BTW, sad news, it seems that the Rhinestone Eyes video has been CANCELLED.

 

Why the hell is this happening??? Who makes the single choices, EMI??? I swear to god i'm going to bomb their offices if they did, they have already screwed the Gorillaz promotion back with Stylo.

BTW, sad news, it seems that the Rhinestone Eyes video has been CANCELLED.

 

Why the hell is this happening??? Who makes the single choices, EMI??? I swear to god i'm going to bomb their offices if they did, they have already screwed the Gorillaz promotion back with Stylo.

 

You mean they were supposed to release another video for that song?

 

Lulz, seriously, why would EMI do this? If the reason is because Rhinestone Eyes is not radio-friendly, then EMI can go ahead and do some impolite things to themselves, as it would mean they don't love music, but love money instead.

You mean they were supposed to release another video for that song?

 

Lulz, seriously, why would EMI do this? If the reason is because Rhinestone Eyes is not radio-friendly, then EMI can go ahead and do some impolite things to themselves, as it would mean they don't love music, but love money instead.

 

EMI are famous for their greed.

Just ask Radiohead.

You mean they were supposed to release another video for that song?

 

Lulz, seriously, why would EMI do this? If the reason is because Rhinestone Eyes is not radio-friendly, then EMI can go ahead and do some impolite things to themselves, as it would mean they don't love music, but love money instead.

 

I don't know, but i spoke with 2-J, the G-U administrator (who has contact with Damon, Jamie and EMI) and he said that the next months are going to be some sort of promotion for Doncamatic.

 

This is not good, i mean the Rhinestone Eyes video has some sort of possibility to go out, but it's highly unlikely.

EMI are famous for their greed.

Just ask Radiohead.

 

Ah yes, but Radiohead are much better off now without being tied to EMI.

 

I don't know, but i spoke with 2-J, the G-U administrator (who has contact with Damon, Jamie and EMI) and he said that the next months are going to be some sort of promotion for Doncamatic.

 

This is not good, i mean the Rhinestone Eyes video has some sort of possibility to go out, but it's highly unlikely.

 

Yeah, I would much prefer promotion for Rhinestone Eyes. But in terms of how a song can be perceived easier or achieve fame faster, then Doncamatic is definitely the one, which is why I think EMI prefers it.

 

Is it possible for EMI to have been pressuring Gorillaz to release a radio-friendly song before Doncamatic was released?

Ah yes, but Radiohead are much better off now without being tied to EMI.

 

 

 

Yeah, I would much prefer promotion for Rhinestone Eyes. But in terms of how a song can be perceived easier or achieve fame faster, then Doncamatic is definitely the one, which is why I think EMI prefers it.

 

Is it possible for EMI to have been pressuring Gorillaz to release a radio-friendly song before Doncamatic was released?

 

Could be. Though i read something really interesting in the Doncamatic thread:

 

"Damon knows what works. He wanted to tell a story, and thats why Plastic Beach was made.

 

But this? You can tell he just wants a #1 with this. Its so out of sync with the rest of Plastic Beach you can just tell. So stop bitching and accept the fact he wanted something to sound mainstream and get a #1 spot song."

 

 

Could be that he just released Doncamatic just for sh*ts and giggles?

 

Oh, here's a picture of a Doncamatic for you:

 

Could be. Though i read something really interesting in the Doncamatic thread:

 

"Damon knows what works. He wanted to tell a story, and thats why Plastic Beach was made.

 

But this? You can tell he just wants a #1 with this. Its so out of sync with the rest of Plastic Beach you can just tell. So stop bitching and accept the fact he wanted something to sound mainstream and get a #1 spot song."

 

 

Could be that he just released Doncamatic just for sh*ts and giggles?

 

Oh, here's a picture of a Doncamatic for you:

 

 

Damon is the kind of man that wouldn't want to answer a driving test the way it's supposed to be answered, all because he disagrees with it. Then again, Damon hasn't exactly been the predictable type of musician.

 

If he really does want a song for the #1 spot then what say do we have?

I will feel disappointed though; it will be more about fame than music.

 

:wacko: I wonder how to use that.

Looks fucking cool.

My guess is that EMI are putting pressure on them for money. They want a mainstream hit to boost the sales of Plastic Beach. I say this because it seems strange to release a single that's not on the album. I'm guessing that if this song does well, then the Rhinestone Eyes video will be greenlighted. The animation is expensive. If EMI are as greedy as it seems, then they simply don't want to lose any money. The tour is expensive and it's not selling out quick enough and sale of the album is not massive.

 

It's a bit of give and take - Damon figured that this song might be more likely to get more radio play and boost their profile a bit. I really don't think this is greed. Damon and Jamie have demonstrated time and time again that they are not in this for the money. They believe in what they are doing, and they want to get their music and artwork out there. Unfortunately they're tied to a corporation which has money and money only on its mind. I think it's just a compromise.

 

I mean the song is not a bad song at all -it's just more radio-friendly.

 

That's just my opinion on the turn that this has taken. I also think that the release of the Rhinestone Eyes storyboard may have been an attempt on Jamie and Damon's behalf to put a bit of pressure on EMI - If the fans want it, then it's more likely to go ahead. I could be totally wrong though :D

^ THIS!

Ok so this has to be the best comment I've seen on Doncamatic so far....

 

Is that Damien singing “Doncamatic” in the song? I didnt know he was chinese. But it makes sense since Gorillaz is anime and stuff.

 

 

:laugh3::laugh3:

CRYING HAHAHHAHA

 

 

 

Oh and I found this pic on tumblr... had to post it, little Jamie. Wow how freaking adorable was he? :wacky: /fangirlfangirlfangirl

 

Ok so this has to be the best comment I've seen on Doncamatic so far....

 

 

 

 

:laugh3::laugh3:

CRYING HAHAHHAHA

 

 

 

Oh and I found this pic on tumblr... had to post it, little Jamie. Wow how freaking adorable was he? :wacky: /fangirlfangirlfangirl

 

 

This reminds me to some interview they did to Lou Reed, in which he also called Damon, "Damien" xD.

 

Sounds more chinese? What the hell xD??

Lou Reed called him Damien? :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and D posted the whole program in the Damon thread... here is his interview about 20 min. they talk to him from Boston..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/

 

He said he's recording an album right now as they tour, they've got studios set up in their hotel rooms in America:stunned: SO BUSY!

Lou Reed called him Damien? :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and D posted the whole program in the Damon thread... here is his interview about 20 min. they talk to him from Boston..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/

 

He said he's recording an album right now as they tour, they've got studios set up in their hotel rooms in America:stunned: SO BUSY!

 

He's a busy man (too busy he's not stopping in South America :cry: )

 

Oh well, maybe next year. I really would like to see them perform Hong Kong on the Hong Kong date. They have to.

:sad::sad:

 

I know you should see them, they should go there as well.

Didn't he almost die last time he was in South America? :thinking: (sorry not saying he shouldn't go there bc of that... that is just what pops into my mind with him touring there :P)

:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:What happened in South America?

It's in Alex's book I think actually, he got poisoned or something when they were in South America for Think Tank D:

Oh yeah! I vaguely remember that... I must look that up. I really have an awful memory!

Don't know if he had problems in South America (although the Alex creeped me out a bit) but in the Gorillaz book "Rise of the Ogre" they pictured the Mexico concert like if it was some sort of exaggerated rampage xD.

 

But Jamie did liked to be there as shown in Bananaz.

the Alex ? :lol:

 

Ahaha why? He's so funny!

Sucks to EMI. :botoxlips:

 

Ok so this has to be the best comment I've seen on Doncamatic so far....

 

 

 

 

:laugh3::laugh3:

CRYING HAHAHHAHA

 

 

 

Oh and I found this pic on tumblr... had to post it, little Jamie. Wow how freaking adorable was he? :wacky: /fangirlfangirlfangirl

 

 

:laugh3::laugh3: DAMON A CHINESE? :laugh3:

 

Gosh, Jamie's so adorable. :heart:

Still has that Jamie look today. :wacko:

the Alex ? :lol:

 

Ahaha why? He's so funny!

 

Forgot to say the alex thing. Man, i always forget words while typing something xD.

Well what was the creepy Alex thing then?

Hello all.

 

I know I only show up every now and then but I've heard the new single and must say what a catchy tune!! Very happy to be getting some new music out of the Gorillaz camp.

Good luck you those of you seeing themon the american tour as well. Show of a lifetime for sure.

 

Cheers xx

I just wanted to give you guys all a big group hug and say how proud of you guys I am and am happy to call you newfound friends-we all have different views on 'Doncamatic' and yet we are able to be mature and supportive of each other and Gorillaz and not let negativity rear its ugly head. :D :kiss: :heart:

 

Sorry I wasn't hear to join in on the discussion as today just wasn't a good one for me and my heart wouldn't have been into it.

 

However I just had to ask.....Damien?:laugh3: I now have that chant from 'The Omen' stuck in my head!

 

And I'm sure when Damon laid his eyes on a Doncamatic for the first time he drooled and said 'TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY!!!!!!!!!!' :laugh3::laugh3: