bump because I just realized how soothing fear satan is.

I saw them live for a few songs at All Points West, and they were great!

 

I'd like to listen to them more, any song/album recommendations?

 

I have the album The Hawk Is Howling

I just have their first(mogwai young team) and latest(the hawk is howling). The former because I was going through a post rock phase and people were deifying it in their reviews, the latter because a guy with tastes similar to mine was listening to it nonstop while we were in glasgow for my history trip, and he thought it was easily their best.

 

Young team is really overrated because people only focus on fear satan, but still...that, 'yes! I am a long way from home' tracy, with portfolio (because its a headfuck), and especially 'R U still in 2 it' are pretty decent.

 

What are your favorite songs on Hawk? I really love the sun smells too loud, King's meadow, and thank you space expert.

I just have their first(mogwai young team) and latest(the hawk is howling). The former because I was going through a post rock phase and people were deifying it in their reviews, the latter because a guy with tastes similar to mine was listening to it nonstop while we were in glasgow for my history trip, and he thought it was easily their best.

 

Young team is really overrated because people only focus on fear satan, but still...that, 'yes! I am a long way from home' tracy, with portfolio (because its a headfuck), and especially 'R U still in 2 it' are pretty decent.

 

What are your favorite songs on Hawk? I really love the sun smells too loud, King's meadow, and thank you space expert.

 

honestly i've only listened to Hawk once or twice, so i dunno... i'll have to give it a spin again (probably now or soon :P)

Earlier today, I chatted with Barry Burns. Enjoy our full exchange below:

1. Why’d you choose Brooklyn as the locale for Burning?

It was one of the venues where we were going to play more than one night (we did three nights there) which allowed us to have plenty of footage for our film and gave us room for mistakes. New York is also a city where historically we have had really great shows and the crowds are generally excellent. We originally had an option to do the filming in Japan until we saw the costs.

2. Why’d you decide to work with V. Moon & N. Le Scouarnec?

Before this project Vincent was suggested by an old manager of ours and he had shot a short film which accompanied our last studio album, The Hawk Is Howling. It worked really well and so we asked him and Nat on board for a bigger project. Vincent was really keen to work with us again too so it was mutually beneficial. Plus, to say you have been in a “French Film” sounds good. I was in a French Film. It’s black and white, you know.

Read the remainder of this interview AFTER THE JUMP…

 

3. What sets Burning apart from other concert films?

I guess I have to “sell” it too. Well, I don’t know – other than making us 5 muppets look pretty professional contrary to how we think we look and sound. It’s probably more exciting looking than watching us play live as we don’t move around too much but the cameras get to take that responsibility. It’s like a mini “Last Waltz” without the finality, coke-encrusted nose of Neil Young or indeed The Band’s musical talent.

4. Do you prefer performing in smaller spaces or massive venues?

Absolutely depends on the place because both can be a lot of fun. In smaller spaces, the sound is generally better but the people’s eyes are too close and that scares me shitless. Little staring eyes, waiting for inevitable mistakes. That’s why I don’t wear my glasses on the stage, I can keep my distance.

5. Are there any Scottish acts that we should keep an ear out for?

Yeah. Remember Remember, Errors, DeSalvo. All of these bands are suspiciously on our own label and we think they are great bands. They’re pretty different to each other too.

6. What are you currently listening to?

Cold Wave & Minimal Electronics Vol I; John Maus; Arvo Pärt; Caribou; Clark; Fad Gadget & Advanced German With Michel Thomas.

7. What are your plans & goals for the remainder of the year?

Get myself in my little studio and try to finish arranging the songs I wrote while putting parts on other band member’s tunes. Go on a non-sunny holiday to northern Germany (this week). Get the album recorded and get ready to release it ourselves. Buy more clothes.

8. Are there any misconceptions that you’d like to clear up?

I suppose I could try. Well, most of the stuff (99%) we used to write about on the Mogwai website or say about other bands was purely for entertainment purposes only and not for any publicity. Publicity stunts would never work for a band like us but people were far too suspicious. Now we can’t have fun like that anymore. To sum up: uptight people don’t like fart jokes. The notion that we are chin-stroking weirdos. We are a bunch of clowns who take few things seriously other than the actual music we make so even the song titles are a farce, they don’t matter. (French people take note, the titles are not describing anything at all). The notion that Scottish people are “tight” with their money. Quite the contrary in my experience. Americans are tight as fuck. While touring in America, if it’s Scottish people only in a restaurant for dinner there is never a problem leaving a good tip. As soon as an American is at the table the abacus comes out and we Scots have to make up the rest. There you go. I hope very much that’s all cleared up now.

http://themusicslut.com/2010/06/8-questions-with-mogwai/

The trailers for burning look pretty sweet, I like the black & white. can't wait to see it.

 

Mogwai to release 'interesting' new album in February 2011

 

The group are set to work on the follow-up to 2008's 'The Hawk Is Howling'

 

Mogwai have revealed that they will release their next album in February 2011.

 

Set to be the group's seventh studio album, guitarist Stuart Braithwaite has admitted the as-yet untitled LP will be "interesting".

 

"I think it's going to be an interesting record," Braithwaite told SpinnerMusic.co.uk. "Quite often, when we go into the studio our songs are nearly written. There's almost a tone of a song, but as the whole band, you haven't realized where it's going."

 

As previously reported, the band will be working on the follow-up to 2008's 'The Hawk Is Howling' with drummer Paul Savage, who also worked on the group's 1997 debut 'Mogwai Young Team'.

 

Meanwhile, the Scottish five-piece will release their first live album, 'Special Moves' on August 23.

 

Mogwai will embark on a UK tour in February 2011.

 

http://www.nme.com/news/mogwai/52392

yay we have a date for it :dance:

i hope they come to my area again when touring. :D

concert! concert! :dance:

 

We are playing a show next Sunday August 29th at Stereo in Glasgow. Moon Unit are playing too. Doors are at 8pm. Tickets will be available online tomorrow morning at 11am here http://bit.ly/dpiQTd. They will also be available in person from Monorail records at 11am tomorrow. Tickets are £10 and proceeds will be going to Lanarkshire Cancer Trust and aid to the victims of the floods in Pakistan.

anyone seen or heard special moves? They're giving a live version of Mogwai Fear Satan away for free.

bump...

 

new album announced

http://pitchfork.com/news/40522-mogwai-announce-new-album/

Hm, they also announced a tour. I might go see them. :nice:

*bump*

I'm listening to the new album now..White Noise is sublime! :wacky:

I've only listened to Mr. Beast, which I can say, I quite like. Though there are other post-rock acts that I prefer over Mogwai. :wacko:

Maybe it's because I've only listened to one album. :shame:

This could end up being one of my favourites from the year. I like it heaps/

So far, I'm liking White Noise, Rano Pano & How To Be A Werewolf.

I just can't stop listening to White Noise

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/monday-june-6-2011/1332130/?tin=2188&tout=2438

they were amazing last night on the festival, could have played some other pieces or make a longer performance thought.

a shame some people were leaving by the middle of the concert saying they where "too slow". :wtf: