My Noel Gallagher single vinyl and cd have arrived :dance:

I got tickets for his gig this time :blank:

 

 

not freaking out at all :blank: :nice:

Noel Gallagher preview

 

Noel Gallagher strolled out onto the rooftop of New York's swanky Mondrian Soho Hotel last evening (25 August), exuding the sangfroid cool of a guy without a care in the world.

 

The singer-songwriter and guitarist, casual chic in jeans and a fitted plaid shirt, his hair closely cropped, was in the Big Apple to say hello to an intimate gathering of label execs and journalists who had just heard a six-song preview of his upcoming solo album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

 

'Much-anticipated' solo album, that is. In a pre-playback speech, Mercury Records President David Massey, who during his time at Epic Records signed Oasis to the US, alluded to the fact that a Noel Gallagher disc was something that fans had clamored for since the band's debut in the early '90s. "But Noel was quite clear that there would would never be a solo album from him as long as there was Oasis," Massey said.

 

A few minutes later, with glasses clinked and good cheers exchanged all around, we were treated to a generous helping of the ten tracks that make up Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. What follows are MusicRadar's general impressions of the songs - and it should be stressed that what we heard was in a group setting, with several chatty Cathy's nearby.

 

1. Everybody's On The Run

 

A rousing opener. Epic in nature, recalling the grandeur of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, with soaring background vocals and heart-tugging strings that blend for a massive dramatic sweep. Throughout, Noel sings like a desperate, impassioned soul, weaving melodies that swirl around one's head but stick like glue. The bridge has a classic rock feel, a symphonic build-up. Acoustic guitars overwhelm and lead into the last resounding chorus. Gradually, the music drifts away, leaving Noel, alone on a hilltop, singing the title hook. That's one smashing song!

 

2. Dream On

 

No, not a cover of the Aerosmith gem, but on first listen it's a big-time sing-along. A jaunty, pounding beat joined by briskly strummed acoustics, it's something of a more aggressive She's Electric, but Noel, in a more throaty vocal, brings a new kind of charm to the proceedings. Brass dominates the middle section, with a trumpet solo that transports one to New Orleans. "Dream on/ shout it out to me," Gallagher pleads in the final chorus as drums and brass build, only to be overtaken by electric guitars that conclude the song with a rocking flourish.

 

3. If I Had A Gun

 

Ever since leaked soundcheck demos of this song appeared on the internet, much interest has attended its studio rendering, and the results don't disappoint. After a bare bones, acoustic-and-vocal, quasi-Wonderwall opening, If I had A Gun blossoms into just what might become a modern-day rock standard. Gallagher's vocals are emotional but never mawkish. The bridge and solo sections are stirring, with acoustic guitars and strings piling up. But it's Noel's double or triple-tracked harmonies, haunting and vulnerable, that really hit the target. Hands-down winner on this one.

 

4. The Death Of You And Me

 

Being that it's the first single from High Flying Birds, the capoed acoustic intro that ushers in Noel's gentle falsetto is already familiar to millions. The overall mood is laid-back, '70s era Kinks, with a melancholy Gallagher singing, "High time, summer in the city/ kids are looking pretty/ but isn't it a pity in the sunshine." And, of course, he draws out that last word, making it almost a sneer - "sunshiiiiine." While the track bears an unmistakable resemblance to The Importance Of Being Idle, it gradually takes on its own form, looming larger, with another taste of New Orleans-style brass creeping in.

 

5. (I Wanna Live In A Dream In My) Record Machine

 

An endearing, wondrous cut. Over an acoustic guitar and a Phil Spectorish jingle stick, Noel begins singing what might be his own teenage symphony to God. Bass and electrics climb aboard, with Noel's double-tracked voice becoming mega. And then there's strings as he sings the title big and bold in a chorus that's a grabber - we're talking cell-phones in the air. Whether it's an homage to the Wall Of Sound or not, the sonics increase, and before long Noel is at the top of his lungs, open-hearted and open-throated - it's a delirious feeling. After a brief, gentle break, the song breaks away into a grand gallop. Here's one pony that can't be tamed.

 

6. AKA... What A Life!

 

A four-on-the-floor tom beat drives this incessant rocker. Noel, cynical and evil, sings with a world-weariness, and as he hammers home the chorus he again draws out the last word, making it "liiiiiiife." Piercing guitars link the verse and chorus sections, but it is with this song that an honest-to-goodness six-string solo finally breaks out - and it's ripping, barking and snarling. A final elongated verse ends the song on an ominous note, but it's one that leaves the listener breathlessly waiting for more.

 

 

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-album-preview-491003/2

 

 

 

 

In rumours I've heard If I Had A Gun is a planned release in the US allegedly for the 13th September.

 

Could hear it as early as next week. ;)

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New Song

 

Hi,

 

In few minutes in this radio http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.12366&station=151 there's going to be a new song, I think If I had a gun!.

 

Cheers.

Here is the new song!

 

You can hear here the new song, If I had a gun:

 

http://kroq.radio.com/2011/08/30/world-premiere-noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-listen-to-a-brand-new-exclusive-track-if-i-had-a-gun/

 

Or here:

 

http://soundcloud.com/kroq/noel-gallagher-if-i-had-a-gun/s-5oGBc

 

At the beginning it sounds like Wonderwall. I like it very much :heart:.

 

Cheers!

It is absolutey wonderful!

Lyrics

 

I found this lyrics from Live4ever forum:

 

If I had a gun

I'd shoot a hole into the sun

And love would burn this city down for you

If I had the time

I'd stop the world and make you mine

And everyday would stay the same with you

 

Ahhh ahhh ahhhhh x 2

 

Give you back a dream

Show you now what might of been

If all the tears you cried would fade away

I'll be by your side

When they come to say goodbye

We will live to fight another day

 

Excuse me if I've spoke to soon

My eyes have always

Followed you around the room

Cos you're the only

God that I will ever need

I'm holding on

And waiting for the moment to find me

 

Ahhh ahhh ahhhhh x 4

 

Hope I didn't speak to soon

My eyes have always

Followed you around the room

Cos you're the only

God that I will ever need

I'm holding on

And waiting for the moment

For my heart to be unbroken by the sea

 

Ahhhh ahhhhh ahhhhhh ahhhh x 4

 

Let me fly you to the moon

My eyes have always

Followed you around the room

Cos you're the only

God that I will ever need

I'm holding on

And waiting for the moment to find me

 

Ahhh ahhh ahhhhh x 2

 

If I had a gun

Shoot a hole into the sun

Love would burn this city down for you.

 

It's a great song! So romantic... :love:

gorgeous song.

I love it :wacky:

 

Though , the "excuse me If I spoke to soon"

I liked the first version , form that soundcheck more

" Forgive me If I '...

 

:wacko:

I love it :wacky:

 

Though , the "excuse me If I spoke to soon"

I liked the first version , form that soundcheck more

" Forgive me If I '...

 

:wacko:

 

:laugh3:

 

That's the first thing my brother said to me after listening to it. He said 'don't know why he changed it for "excuse"!

 

Have had this song in my head non stop since I heard it this afternoon!

It's so obvious :p

"xcuse me " is so pressed in place

"forgive me " sounded much better !

 

nice ! :awesome:

 

What about the artwork ?

It's the same style , as TDOYAM

I like it :wacky:

I like al those colours :wacky:

 

Still can't believe I'm seeing him :blank:

Such a beautiful song!! :wacky:

 

I can't stop listening to it! The Chief has returned! :D

 

:wacko:

Death of you & me was ok, I liked the brass section, not that keen on the other two songs.

I wasn't a fan of Oasis so I dont have any love/nostalgia for Noel. I'll reserve my judgement until I hear the full album though.

Oooooh I rather like the new track - just listened to it four times in a row on the nme website :D It's very typically Noel, but I like it better than the other track (the ones with the trumpets and the waitress) I'm really interested to hear the rest of the album now.

There it is, the first song that Noel has put out that actually lives up to his songwriting ability. Now why the fuck didn't he release this as the single instead of the mediocre The Death Of You And Me?

I discovered something today. I thought I'd share here.

 

Noel Gallagher is talented.

 

Yes, it's true. I actually like something related to Oasis. I have learned that Liam is pretty much the reason behind my dislike for the band. His vocals are a bit gritty. I listened to both the studio version and Noel's acoustic version of "Wonderwall," and I like Noel's a lot better. Noel is so good.

 

So yeah. Hell just froze over. :laugh4:

 

No, but seriously. I'm definitely going to look into his solo album when it comes out.

Nice ! ^:awesome:

 

Welcome on board ! :nice:

 

Always nice , that someone notices his talent ! :)

I discovered something today. I thought I'd share here.

 

Noel Gallagher is talented.

 

Yes, it's true. I actually like something related to Oasis. I have learned that Liam is pretty much the reason behind my dislike for the band. His vocals are a bit gritty. I listened to both the studio version and Noel's acoustic version of "Wonderwall," and I like Noel's a lot better. Noel is so good.

 

So yeah. Hell just froze over. :laugh4:

 

No, but seriously. I'm definitely going to look into his solo album when it comes out.

 

Check out his live album The Dreams We Have As Children from the Royal Albert Hall on itunes or youtube. He sings mostly Oasis songs on it but they are really fantastic I think. I couldn't recommed it more!

As long as he's the one singing them, that's perfectly fine. I may very well look into that. Thanks!

As long as he's the one singing them, that's perfectly fine. I may very well look into that. Thanks!

 

He is indeed the only one signing them...but don't bother with the Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher cover of All You Need Is Love. Not good....plus I think Paul Weller is just turgid dad rock!

I don't know who that guy is, but I'll take your word for it.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds pleased to confirm next UK single is 'AKA...What A Life!' released digitally 11th September

 

 

Yay! :D

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VERY VERY recent interview

 

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