redhill
Refugee
No, I'm not kidding.
First of all, I'm sure the concept will be initially shaped by your thoughts on the Kygo mix of Best Thing.
To me, it's the freshest they've sounded since the 90's.
I would love it if they made a cutting edge EDM record with Kygo at the helm. They could embrace their SUCCESS in blending genres with Pop and make the album while touring for E&I (a la Zooropa).
I'm sure they have more than enough material as jumping off points and the quick recording would ensure that it wouldn't be overcooked.
Then, they could release the album and tour it with Kygo or another DJ as an opener...and Kygo could be on stage with them to play the new tracks as well as POP cuts remixed by him and perhaps others. Or just play some of them the way they are on the album and Kygo trigger the synths and other sounds that are usually done below the stage.
Picture UF played with Kygo behind the band triggering sounds.
Just think about it. Some would scoff (which is a good thing) and say they're now aping Coldplay by incorporating EDM. But they already did it in the 90's so that argument is bogus.
They could make another experimental record (finally) and sound fresh again. If the songs were outstanding (they would be) then they would win over a lot of younger fans (of course some would still hate it but so what).
They could also embrace POP once again, play other danceable songs like MW (Kygo could remix a few.) They could easily craft an exciting setlist and say screw the warhorses as the crowd it would attract wouldn't be the same mix of people.
I think it would be the most exciting thing they could do!
And just think about what could be done with the stage show! Willie Williams would have the time of his life with the dance club concept! They could start the show off in small arenas or even theaters and then quickly move to larger venues. Make it look like they had no idea how big it would be and like they're weren't even trying to be big.
This is how they make a fresh album, challenge themselves, and get the relevance Bono so badly wants.
This is a WIN / WIN / WIN.
Picture them playing Lady With A Spinning Head in such a setting! They could play a couple of old remixes as well (there was one good MW one) but avoid all the crap ones.
Come on guys, expand your horizons! Stop sticking your toe in the water and dive in! Abandon the "must include the warhorses" mindset if you want to be a vital part of the future musical landscape.
First of all, I'm sure the concept will be initially shaped by your thoughts on the Kygo mix of Best Thing.
To me, it's the freshest they've sounded since the 90's.
I would love it if they made a cutting edge EDM record with Kygo at the helm. They could embrace their SUCCESS in blending genres with Pop and make the album while touring for E&I (a la Zooropa).
I'm sure they have more than enough material as jumping off points and the quick recording would ensure that it wouldn't be overcooked.
Then, they could release the album and tour it with Kygo or another DJ as an opener...and Kygo could be on stage with them to play the new tracks as well as POP cuts remixed by him and perhaps others. Or just play some of them the way they are on the album and Kygo trigger the synths and other sounds that are usually done below the stage.
Picture UF played with Kygo behind the band triggering sounds.
Just think about it. Some would scoff (which is a good thing) and say they're now aping Coldplay by incorporating EDM. But they already did it in the 90's so that argument is bogus.
They could make another experimental record (finally) and sound fresh again. If the songs were outstanding (they would be) then they would win over a lot of younger fans (of course some would still hate it but so what).
They could also embrace POP once again, play other danceable songs like MW (Kygo could remix a few.) They could easily craft an exciting setlist and say screw the warhorses as the crowd it would attract wouldn't be the same mix of people.
I think it would be the most exciting thing they could do!
And just think about what could be done with the stage show! Willie Williams would have the time of his life with the dance club concept! They could start the show off in small arenas or even theaters and then quickly move to larger venues. Make it look like they had no idea how big it would be and like they're weren't even trying to be big.
This is how they make a fresh album, challenge themselves, and get the relevance Bono so badly wants.
This is a WIN / WIN / WIN.
Picture them playing Lady With A Spinning Head in such a setting! They could play a couple of old remixes as well (there was one good MW one) but avoid all the crap ones.
Come on guys, expand your horizons! Stop sticking your toe in the water and dive in! Abandon the "must include the warhorses" mindset if you want to be a vital part of the future musical landscape.
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