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Update from U2.com
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LemonMelon
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LemonMelon said:
It's members-only.
Ok - I don't have a paid account. I wonder why the other article says they are back in Ireland.
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same here, but I guess it could go either way. nero supposedly played the fiddle while rome burned....so I guess 'violins' makes more sense
MaxFisher said:
I always thought it was "you wanted violence".
same here, but I guess it could go either way. nero supposedly played the fiddle while rome burned....so I guess 'violins' makes more sense
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But he was also one of the first Roman rulers to persecute Christians...
I suppose the meaning could go either way.
Utoo said:
But he was also one of the first Roman rulers to persecute Christians...
I suppose the meaning could go either way.
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Very interesting, sounds like they're going in a very different direction this time. I wonder if Fast Cars (which time has proven to be the best song from the HTDAAB bunch IMO) is going to end up being a signpost for this album.
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Where was Edge, cigarette break? Checking his Blackberry?
Love how Larry marvels over those complex rhythms -- 5/4, 6/8, 3/4.
Next discovery: octaves!
Love how Larry marvels over those complex rhythms -- 5/4, 6/8, 3/4.
Next discovery: octaves!
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I always thought he meant 'violins' opposed to 'Nero' as 'musical instrument' opposed to 'music burning software program'
LemonMelon said:
But he was also one of the first Roman rulers to persecute Christians...
I suppose the meaning could go either way.
I always thought he meant 'violins' opposed to 'Nero' as 'musical instrument' opposed to 'music burning software program'
silvrlvr
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mobvok said:
Why does everyone want/believe the 7-8 minute song to be Mercy? Wouldn't you rather they have written 2 long songs instead of just one?
More songs = better
Mercy is the Holy Grail of U2 fans.
My only hesitation about 7-8 minute songs is that they will be album/concert only and not be released as singles. But then again, length matters less these days now that we have digital delivery systems.
As long as it has a beat and we can dance to it, I'm happy!
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wow, I never thought about it that way! I always thought it was violins, not violence, but I never thought of Nero the program. A whole different way of looking at it!
I like Mercy, I think it could be a great song with some tweaking, but holy grail? No way.
BANZAI said:
I always thought he meant 'violins' opposed to 'Nero' as 'musical instrument' opposed to 'music burning software program'
wow, I never thought about it that way! I always thought it was violins, not violence, but I never thought of Nero the program. A whole different way of looking at it!
silvrlvr said:
I like Mercy, I think it could be a great song with some tweaking, but holy grail? No way.
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Is there a particular reason we're actually trusting U2.com for information?
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No, definitely violins, Nero was said to have serenaded on the violin while he burned Christians alive in his garden.
MaxFisher said:
I always thought it was "you wanted violence".
No, definitely violins, Nero was said to have serenaded on the violin while he burned Christians alive in his garden.
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KUEFC09U2 said:
(Waits for Axver to have a field day with this statement.)
pepokiss
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15/8?.. that's moronic...
that's 8/8 plus a 7/8...
the 3/4 of Acrobat and WITS are great, but that rock it's hard.. I hope they can get some, though...
that's 8/8 plus a 7/8...
the 3/4 of Acrobat and WITS are great, but that rock it's hard.. I hope they can get some, though...
Larry may bring in non 4/4 time in his music...but let's pre-emptive whine anyway.
(5/4 is the original Mission:impossible theme for the TV show right ? 3/4 is waltz, and I believe U2 has used 6/8 in their music)
I can't wait until the guy goes Lars Ulrich or Keith Moon or Mike Portnoy on us...
To me "epic song telling a story" sounds more like something like The Wanderer, not necessarily Mercy.
(5/4 is the original Mission:impossible theme for the TV show right ? 3/4 is waltz, and I believe U2 has used 6/8 in their music)
I can't wait until the guy goes Lars Ulrich or Keith Moon or Mike Portnoy on us...
To me "epic song telling a story" sounds more like something like The Wanderer, not necessarily Mercy.
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Mission: Impossible's def. 5/4, I know because that was the first song in band we ever played in 5/4 and it killled me the first few times we played it
anyway, the whole three or four songs a day thing, is pretty promising, but I won't hold my breath
anyway, the whole three or four songs a day thing, is pretty promising, but I won't hold my breath
Sister Moon
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This new music sounds extremely promising! Great to hear Larry being so excited and chatty. Maybe it's Larry on Fire this time!
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I've never heard Mercy.... how can I do that? I'm an old fan and very low tech
DreamOutLoud13
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Arabic inspired music 
I'm trying to tell myself not to get so excited so soon, but I can't help myself
I'm trying to tell myself not to get so excited so soon, but I can't help myself
PookaMacP
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Edge in the newest edition of Hot Press:
HOT PRESS: I imagine being in an alien environment also reinforces the group mind.
EDGE: As Danny would say, anywhere that takes us away from home is a good thing as far as he's concerned, because the distractions of being in Dublin are a problem if you're trying to really concentrate on something.
HP: How different is it having Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois contribute as musicians?
EDGE: Well, they've always chipped in on the playing front, so in that sense it's not so radical, but I think having it being a joint probject has changed the emphasis slightly, and I have to say the chemistry that operates between the six of us is extraordinary. It's the four, it's the U2 thing, but it's given another twist with Brian and Danny.
HP: Are these songwriting sessions for a U2 album or an extra-curricular endeavour?
EDGE: It's a U2 project, and one of the luxuries we've afforded ourselves is not to have to think about exactly what it will be or how it'll be finished or when it'll be released. Right now, we're so enjoying the idea of making music for the sake of making music that we want to keep that going as long as is financially possible. And of course, at some point we'll have to sit down and say, "Well, what have we got; is this one record, two records? Or is it a 12 inch single?" (Laughs). Then take it from there.
Sounds good!
HOT PRESS: I imagine being in an alien environment also reinforces the group mind.
EDGE: As Danny would say, anywhere that takes us away from home is a good thing as far as he's concerned, because the distractions of being in Dublin are a problem if you're trying to really concentrate on something.
HP: How different is it having Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois contribute as musicians?
EDGE: Well, they've always chipped in on the playing front, so in that sense it's not so radical, but I think having it being a joint probject has changed the emphasis slightly, and I have to say the chemistry that operates between the six of us is extraordinary. It's the four, it's the U2 thing, but it's given another twist with Brian and Danny.
HP: Are these songwriting sessions for a U2 album or an extra-curricular endeavour?
EDGE: It's a U2 project, and one of the luxuries we've afforded ourselves is not to have to think about exactly what it will be or how it'll be finished or when it'll be released. Right now, we're so enjoying the idea of making music for the sake of making music that we want to keep that going as long as is financially possible. And of course, at some point we'll have to sit down and say, "Well, what have we got; is this one record, two records? Or is it a 12 inch single?" (Laughs). Then take it from there.
Sounds good!
he has pretty much said it for an album, there is nothing vague about it,U2girl said:
but if it all turns into a pile of crap, then they are hardly going to release it are they? so he is eliminating the pressure on the band,
in other words, if he turned around and said "this is for our new album", and then nothing worked out, could you imagine what this place would be like?
p.s. he also hints at the possibility of 2 albums or even a double album?
"It's a U2 project, one of the luxuries we've afforded ourselves is not to have to think about exactly what it will be or how it'll be finished or when it'll be released."
"Well, what have we got; is this one record, two records? Or is it a 12 inch single?"
"We're getting lost in the music."
Hardly anything specific, and they've been having these sessions since September, with Rubin. You think they don't have at least some idea what the music is like or what this "project" is by now ? He could be saying "no album till 2009" with all the not getting overly concerned about anything, just making music for the sake of it talk.
For all we know from these statements, it's all going VERY well or Rubin sessions were a complete disaster and they're going from scratch with Eno/Lanois. Think back to Bomb when Thomas dissapeared and Lillywhite got on board. Think back to Pop when Flood and Howie B replaced Nelle Hopper. Now Rubin, who they worked with in September, is nowhere to be seen and they are working with Eno/Lanois.
"Well, what have we got; is this one record, two records? Or is it a 12 inch single?"
"We're getting lost in the music."
Hardly anything specific, and they've been having these sessions since September, with Rubin. You think they don't have at least some idea what the music is like or what this "project" is by now ? He could be saying "no album till 2009" with all the not getting overly concerned about anything, just making music for the sake of it talk.
For all we know from these statements, it's all going VERY well or Rubin sessions were a complete disaster and they're going from scratch with Eno/Lanois. Think back to Bomb when Thomas dissapeared and Lillywhite got on board. Think back to Pop when Flood and Howie B replaced Nelle Hopper. Now Rubin, who they worked with in September, is nowhere to be seen and they are working with Eno/Lanois.
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Snowlock
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PookaMacP said:
2 albums?
Or a single album's singles with actual B-sides of original material again???
but when they were working with thomas, they had already been quoted as saying it would be for an album, same with POP,U2girl said:
so maybe they are just trying to stop people speculating as to when it will be out,
It is pretty vauge, but then the reporters keep asking the same questions. I guess it's a easy question to ask when you know a band is recording music.
I think the boys have learned from Pop that they don't want to pain themselves into a corner.
Question 1 : What is the sound?
Answer: Nothing concrete, still playing around, getting lost
i.e. We're not going to say something like "electronica", "Dance", "Roots".
Question 2: Is this for a album?
Answer: We don't know what it's for. Could be, could be not.
i.e. We don't want to have any chance of missing deadlines again. If we say it's album, people will expect it within a year.
I would really just like some details. Like Edge saying he's trying out new guitar sounds. Adam's style of playing. At least Larry is saying they're using different time for some of the songs.
I think the boys have learned from Pop that they don't want to pain themselves into a corner.
Question 1 : What is the sound?
Answer: Nothing concrete, still playing around, getting lost
i.e. We're not going to say something like "electronica", "Dance", "Roots".
Question 2: Is this for a album?
Answer: We don't know what it's for. Could be, could be not.
i.e. We don't want to have any chance of missing deadlines again. If we say it's album, people will expect it within a year.
I would really just like some details. Like Edge saying he's trying out new guitar sounds. Adam's style of playing. At least Larry is saying they're using different time for some of the songs.
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