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Oh man!! That is just sooo sweet! Awww! And he's got great taste. That's one of my favourite songs ever - not just Gorillaz.

She really was! The De La Soul lads seem to be so nice, and Smoggy is just so damn sweet!! I know! I just don't get why someone would say that to him. I mean, he's only human. It broke my heart a little that he was hurt by it. Bitch. He really is misunderstood by some people. Yeah, I know. It's something that really angers me about this country. But anyway... there are faults with every country, I'm sure. There are plenty of people like that here too though! We would call them "begrudgers", or to use more colourful language - "begrudging bastards!". :laugh3: Blur... January... *squee*.:D:D

I can't wait to see what this is! Whoop whoop. I also love this interview! "I don't watch things like that!"

Exactly. I'm not taking his word for it! We'll just have to wait and see, I suppose!

I know! I really can't wait. I hope it actually will be out before christmas and that he's not exaggerating - he really shouldn't mess with us like that. It'd be a fantastic present. Fingers crossed.

I know! That sucks. People are such dicks. I had to have words with one of them earlier, before Little Dragon. He was trying to be smart back to me so I just stared them down and guilted them into moving, but then they pushed in before gorillaz. I was raging! Typical! Aw :hug: Yeah, I'm not too disappointed. Apparantly, he just got around to about half the people there and I'm not the kind of person who'd be pushy to get to him, so I'm sure I wouldn't have got time to meet him anyway. There'll be other times! I definitely plan to see him live again! Guys! Guess what I found?? The video for Clint from my show where he jumped in! I was wrong - it wasn't smoggys hand. It was someone in the crowd kinda ruffling his hair! It would have been funny if it was him. It's really blurry for a little bit but it does get better. He jumps about halfway through the vid. Anyway, here it is: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9srmLea64]YouTube - Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz (Feat. Bashy And Kano) @ The O2 Dublin 11/11/2010[/ame] That Tumblr account is hilarious!! That story is so damn amazing! That girl is sooo lucky. I really can't get over it. Kicking myself :laugh3:. That'll be a night for her to remember. That girl in the bar shouting over at him was a total bitch. I fucking hate dickheads like that. I'm sorry to rant but there are so many people over here that are like that. They have serious inferiority complexes. I just know she's the type because she called him "stuck up". I know lots of people who, if they see you in town or something and you genuinly don't see them and so don't say hello, they'll say it to you the next time they see you and call you "stuck up" or "snobby". They say it jokingly, but they kinda mean it. It really pisses me off. Sorry - you guys probably don't know what I'm talking about, but trust me - these people are incredibly annoying :angry:. :laugh3: Well it's good that she didn't suspect that he was a little bit older before that! Had she seen him before that? Screw it - he's amazing!

It really was! In a word? Breathtaking! He's so damn beautiful! Exactly - we'll have our chance sometime! ;)

Also: great news and such a sweet article. Damon must be over the moon! http://www.undercover.fm/news/12718-engelbert-humperdinck-sets-gorillaz-story-straight

I really did! Thanks!! That's a really good way of looking at it, actually! I kinda see it in a different light now - it fits with the song too! I'm sorry :(. I'm sure you'll get to see them sometime. It doesn't look like they're giving it up anytime soon! Wow!! I'm so happy for you! I hope you have a fantastic time! Make sure and let us know all the details!

It was my pleasure! Enjoy! You guys are all so sweet! Shani: definitely! You're welcome!! It really really was. I so wish I could do it all again. I really can't get over Demon Days. Such a perfect end. Damon was so feeing it too. He was standing right at the edge of the stage where we were and he had his eyes closed. He really loves it. It was magical. If you can, do. They'll probably be doing the rounds again soon. Hopefully! And if not with Gorillaz, maybe with something else. Thank you! Yeh, I know! I couldn't believe he was actually just there. I kinda lost my breath for a minute. I know that sounds terribly cheesy, but that's what happened! Yes! The pit was VERY packed. There were a group of FUCKING IDIOTS beside us who pushed in front of us and then just before Gorillaz came on their idiot drunk friends squashed everyone in really tightly. Like I couldn't reach my phone in my pocket without elbowing someone. He jumped right in on top of them. I was kinda glad he did it there. I know I sound horrible but I hope he kicked or smacked one of them! :laugh3: They were really horrible! I think everyone got a fright though! I don't think anyone was expecting it. I don't think he'd planned to do it. You could just kinda see him make the split-second decision and then BAM there he was! Yeh, poor Smoggy! From where I was standing, it looked kinda like he gave him a smack around the head! Probably not, but the idea that he did makes me laugh! There were hands everywhere. I could totally see that happening though! I'd say he gets pissed off pulling him out of crowds :laugh3:. I totally missed an opportunity to meet Damon last night. Apparently people I met afterwards who were waiting got to meet him. I just had to leave... Kinda disappointed, but I'm bound to have more opportunities, I'm sure! And Liz, don't even say that! You sound so sweet in that video!! Seriously! <3

I posted this in the Damon Albarn thread as well, but I suppose it's more appropriate here! First off, so as not to leave you in suspense - I didn't get to meet anyone, unfortunately. I just had to go. I was hoping maybe to meet them beforehand, but it wasn't to be! I'm sure I'll have other chances . The concert was just unbelievable. I was so moved so many times. I'm just gonna recall the bits I can remember now that really stood out. We got down the front - around 3 rows of people away from the barrier - more on that later. First of all - Hypnotic Brass. When they started off Welcome... it was like a punch in the gut-a fantastic punch in the gut. The sound was just incredible. So much more powerful than any of the recordings that I've heard. That was amazing. I was also in awe at Damon being so close to me. I just kept thinking - this is not tv. He's actually there.... Incredible. They played Punk and 19/2000 and.... Tomorrow comes today!!! I was not expecting that! It was so good live. Cass added more drums to it, so that there was a build up to the chorus. Brilliant. Broken nearly had me in tears. Very powerful. Daley was there. He did a great job! Roses really got the crowd going with Dare. She did a great job on 19/2000 too. plus, she looked smokin' hot. To binge was just so adorable. They've become really comfortable with each other now. It was just beautiful. Paul and Mick were so much fun!! Mick did his cute little White Flag dance and Paul was just so damn cool. It was hilarious at one point - I think it was during OMH - the bass wasn't needed and Paul was just standing there in this really cool pose - one hand in his pocket and standing beside Damon. The crowd were singing the chorus part - you know, the "bu bu..." bit, and between his surprise at the crowd's response and the way Paul was standing - Damon couldn't help but laugh for like the first 3rd of the song. It was adorable. I couldn't really see Cass much at all. He was at a bad angle for where I was, but he and Damon had a really cute exchange during Glitter Freeze. They were just laughing and having fun. It was really sweet. Mark E Smith was there. He had the sheet of paper again. He didn't say anything intelligible. Damon straddled the big bell thing for the amusement of the string section. Damon was having a great time. I think he was surprised at the reception he got. People knew all the words and were singing along with the instrumental parts! I've never heard that before! Stylo was perfect. Really brilliant. Bobby got the cues bang on. fabulous. They ended with Don't get lost and Demon Days. I had tears in my eyes. It was so overwhelmingly beautiful. They did Clint Eastwood in the encore... I left this till last, cause I thought you guys might like this - he fucking jumped into the crowd around me. Fucking hell! Like he was just about a foot away from me! I didn't get to reach him though It was pretty chaotic. Very funny though. Smoggy pulled him out . We got splashed with water - of course . Also, something that was really obvious to me was that all of the collaborators and musicians really seem to love Damon. De La Soul were really showing the love and so was Bobby and The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. They all seem to really love him. Very sweet. That's all I can think of at the moment. This is really long! Sorry!

Ok, so I'm gonna post here first. First off, so as not to leave you in suspense - I didn't get to meet anyone, unfortunately. I just had to go. I was hoping maybe to meet them beforehand, but it wasn't to be! I'm sure I'll have other chances :). The concert was just unbelievable. I was so moved so many times. I'm just gonna recall the bits I can remember now that really stood out. We got down the front - around 3 rows of people away from the barrier - more on that later. First of all - Hypnotic Brass. When they started off Welcome... it was like a punch in the gut-a fantastic punch in the gut. The sound was just incredible. So much more powerful than any of the recordings that I've heard. That was amazing. I was also in awe at Damon being so close to me. I just kept thinking - this is not tv. He's actually there.... Incredible. They played Punk and 19/2000 and.... Tomorrow comes today!!! I was not expecting that! It was so good live. Cass added more drums to it, so that there was a build up to the chorus. Brilliant. Broken nearly had me in tears. Very powerful. Daley was there. He did a great job! Roses really got the crowd going with Dare. She did a great job on 19/2000 too. plus, she looked smokin' hot. To binge was just so adorable. They've become really comfortable with each other now. It was just beautiful. Paul and Mick were so much fun!! Mick did his cute little White Flag dance and Paul was just so damn cool. It was hilarious at one point - I think it was during OMH - the bass wasn't needed and Paul was just standing there in this really cool pose - one hand in his pocket and standing beside Damon. The crowd were singing the chorus part - you know, the "bu bu..." bit, and between his surprise at the crowd's response and the way Paul was standing - Damon couldn't help but laugh for like the first 3rd of the song. It was adorable. I couldn't really see Cass much at all. He was at a bad angle for where I was, but he and Damon had a really cute exchange during Glitter Freeze. They were just laughing and having fun. It was really sweet. Mark E Smith was there. He had the sheet of paper again. He didn't say anything intelligible. Damon straddled the big bell thing for the amusement of the string section. :wink3::wink3::wink3: Damon was having a great time. I think he was surprised at the reception he got. People knew all the words and were singing along with the instrumental parts! I've never heard that before! Stylo was perfect. Really brilliant. Bobby got the cues bang on. fabulous. They ended with Don't get lost and Demon Days. I had tears in my eyes. It was so overwhelmingly beautiful. They did Clint Eastwood in the encore... I left this till last, cause I thought you guys might like this - he fucking jumped into the crowd around me. Fucking hell! Like he was just about a foot away from me! I didn't get to reach him though :cry: It was pretty chaotic. Very funny though. Smoggy pulled him out :laugh3:. We got splashed with water - of course :laugh3:. Also, something that was really obvious to me was that all of the collaborators and musicians really seem to love Damon. De La Soul were really showing the love and so was Bobby and The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. They all seem to really love him. Very sweet. That's all I can think of at the moment. This is really long! Sorry!

Ok guys, here it is: http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy230/Cheezy15/scan0002.jpg http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy230/Cheezy15/scan0003.jpg No copyright infringement intended and it belongs Blur. As I warned, there's pretty much no timing on it. I suck at that, but I've written lyrics under some of it, so you know which part of the song it is. Where I've just put the chords, you can just kinda keep playing the chords with a bit of variation. Also, the "looks like we might..." but mightn't be 100% right. It sounds ok on it's own, but if you play with the recording it sounds off. Enjoy. So, the concert is tomorrow. I'm very excited and nervous, for some reason! I'll let you all know how it went. I really cannot wait!

YAY! I'm so excited for you guys! I love this! I saw it on the G-U too. They did a brilliant job! :laugh3: You know it guuurlfriend!

:laugh3: Yes, guitar chords are always good. Thank you so much. I really don't know what I'm going to do, to be honest. I've got a lot of time on my hands at the minute! I'm planning to meet up with some other musicians and see what happens :). It's a lot of fun No problem guys. I might get it uploaded tonight, and if not it'll be friday. Does anyone know if it's against the rules here? It might be easier to email it? OMG! :laugh3: That's brilliant!! :D

Haha! They feel too exposed! :laugh3: "Those aren't The Balls at all! IMPOSTER!" LOL

The Almighty Balls were shy?! But why? They're so wonderful :wink3: No I didn't go on either. I'm shy about things like that too! I wouldn't really know what to say :tongue: :D

:shocked2: I'm dying to hear this guy's story! Seriously. He's soo lucky! True, but I think they meant well. I shouldn't have got so down about it! I feel kinda silly for whining about it now! I wouldn't be too impressed or anything - it doesn't mean it's good at all! :laugh3: Thanks for the sympathy though :hug: ^Absolutely this! That was one of the first things I was thinking when I saw the signed saddle - I was thinking that either I'd have it covered in plastic to keep it, or replace the saddle and like frame the signed one or something..... I:shocked2: think I need help..... :laugh3: Hi Eva! I'm D, by the way! I don't know about buying books but I kinda worked out 'To the End'. I could write it out and scan it for you maybe tomorrow if that's any good to you? I'm crap at transcribing timing though, so it'll just be the notes. It's not very elaborate either, but it's kinda along the lines of Little Boots version that's on youtube. That's the only Blur song I know on the piano. Anyway, let me know if you want me to do that :). Aww! You're so sweet. Same to you! You're so right. Life's too short to let things like that bother you! :hug: It's way way too easy! :laugh3:

Same here! I always wonder if people are saying something nice for the sake of it :D. Definitely!! That's very true. I find it so hard to believe that some people dislike some of his best songs. I'll probably keep doing them anyway - I like doing them. Plus it's keeping me occupied! Aw! :hug: Aren't they? Liz - you are amazingly funny :D :laugh3:

I think you can just talk to people as yourself, but I think they were just messing around and pretending to be Damon or Graham for fun - with hilarious consequences! Thanks darlin'. I wouldn't mind, but it wasn't really one I was taking all that seriously. It was just a fun one. I shouldn't have taken it to heart! :hug: I know! I seriously wish I knew you guys in real life. You're so much fun. "A fuck-it night" - I love that!

Well, not dissed exactly. They didn't like it and they weren't exactly shy about saying just what they didn't like. As I said, it wasn't personal and they meant it to be constructive, but I'm just sensitive at the mo'. Plus they did help me out with something else. Playing them for people I know is terrifying! Plus, I'm paranoid that they're just humouring me! I do want honest opinions but I guess I should have assessed my mood before posting! :) I've to go to bed, but I'm waiting for the long 'Damon/Graham' conversation to be posted :laugh3:

Oh my god! Yours are still making me laugh when I think of them!! That glee one :laugh3::laugh3:

What the hell does that even mean? I had no idea what it was either until I got curious with all the posts and had to look it up. I don't know if it was bitchy either, but I certainly wouldn't worry about them! (Easier said than done - I know! :heart:) I only go to the GU for news now. I don't hang around. No it wasn't there. It was a music forum for my own stuff. It just knocked the smidgin of confidence that I had. I felt like just deleting everything and forgetting about it. I still kinda feel like that, but I'm just gonna hold my nerve for a few more days. I'm sure I'll snap out of it! As I say, it wasn't personal, but I just wasn't in the frame of mind for it! :)

He looks like me when I try to wear heels!! (I just don't. It's like being kicked repeatedly in the face!) Whuuut? On Tumblr? Hope nobody was being snipy. How could anyone be bitchy towards you! You're a total sweetheart! God, I feel the exact same though. For nearly a week now I'm feeling really shitty and taking everything to heart. Someone made a pretty mean comment on something I did last night on a forum and it made me feel so shit! It wasn't personal, but I just prob wasn't in the right frame of mind to hear it then, if you know what I mean?! Bottom line, I know how you feel. It'll get better soon, I'm sure! Don't say sorry! We all have days/weeks like that. Hope you feel better soon :):heart:

*High Five*! Yay for cheesy puns :laugh3::laugh3: You are sooo right and he makes a fabulous woman. Plus: "you know they brought out a new mascara and they didn't neccessarily test it on rabbits...!" God, I love Bananaz!