scalpy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbottomend Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1329895535' post='1549125'] I liked it. [/quote] I liked it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1329861726' post='1548848'] Anyone see this? [/quote] Anyone see what? Care to expand? I you mean Blur cutting off Adele's acceptance speech - who cares? IMO awards acceptance speeches should consist of two words "Thank You", smile nicely and wave at the audience and then shut up and f*** off back to your seat. No one needs or wants to hear you blather on about how great your record company/producer/video director/drug dealer are. These people are only doing their jobs and are already being paid handsomely out of your own pocket. As for Blur what's the big deal? Judging by the YouTube clip the TV sound was bit sh*t, but then TV sound normally is. They played their two best songs in an entertaining manner. What more did you want? Live music performance always wins out over some musician talking in my book. Edited February 22, 2012 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 ^^^ quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1329893851' post='1549115'] I liked the music, but thought Damon Albarn sounded like a pub drunk doing a Damon Albarn impression on karaoke. But, overall, I liked the fact that instead of shiny polished people with costume changes, and dancers, there were 4 scruffy lads on stage making a racket. [/quote] +1 to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I like Blur. Fair dos it wasn't the most polished of performances. What I'd really like to know tho is who here thinks Alex James is a good bass player? Obviously within the context of the whole indie/pop/rock genre, he must be considered somewhat better than his peers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1329902760' post='1549203'] Since when were awards ceremonies about music. I thought it was just about patting each others backs, fake surprises and pretend tears. Half the proper decent stuff doesn't get acknowledged IMO [/quote] Half the proper decent stuff? NO proper decent stuff gets acknowledged at the Brits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerley Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Before saying Coxon is the only talented one you would need to look beyond Blur and the diverse things Albarn has been involved with. Gorillaz, Good, Bad and the Queen, Operas, film scores etc,. I have always seen him as a talented and diverse musician myself --> [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Albarn"]http://en.wikipedia....ki/Damon_Albarn[/url] Edited February 22, 2012 by kerley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I put some work in to learning the bassline for Girls and Boys off the record for our function band. And I've had a quiet respect for Alex James since as it turns out it was quite tricky little line (compared to many songs anyway). I'd never seen them play the song live before but had always thought he must be quite the player to get all those little fiddly little runs across at gig tempo! The musicianship in Blur is what caused me to buck the trend as a Manchester boy and actually prefer Blur to Oasis when all that stuff was going on a few years ago. That and I can't be doing with cocky loudmouth yobs... Having seen them play at the Brits last night I need not have bothered, it seemed like a lazy covers band version - after quite a few beers. I know they are meant to be a bit raucous, thats live music, but I don't remember them being so sloppy live. The bassline was simplified almost beyond recognition, and even then it wasn't all that tight. It didn't get much better in the other songs either, and all the while carrying it off with the stage presence of a geography teacher, standing slightly awkwardly and looking at the fretboard most of the time - you'd think after 21 years he'd know where the notes were! As others have said, I'm not angry - just disappointed. Less cheese making, more bass practice required Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 http://youtu.be/4RKxUFMc4Fg http://youtu.be/nm3m9iEnZJA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 http://youtu.be/V1YP2ys2bKk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1329902643' post='1549199'] I like Blur. Fair dos it wasn't the most polished of performances. What I'd really like to know tho is who here thinks Alex James is a good bass player? Obviously within the context of the whole indie/pop/rock genre, he must be considered somewhat better than his peers. [/quote] Yes I liked the Blur that was but last night's performance was BAD. Albarn might have had a few too many before the gig? Alex james is a great player but I think he's been raising kids & making cheese more than playing bass lately. His face & demeanour right from the first walk on said WTF am I doing here! When he was playing it looked he was embarrased to be on the same stage with Damon. Maybe they'll be more together for the big gig in the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1329899508' post='1549156'] As for Blur what's the big deal? Judging by the YouTube clip the TV sound was bit sh*t, but then TV sound normally is. They played their two best songs in an entertaining manner. What more did you want? [/quote] Quite. I don't get it. At least it was obviously a live performance and not some arsehole doing a 'PA' and poncing around to some foetid, anodyne backing track. Modern Life Is Rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Did anyone actually find out what their outstanding contribution to music is in the end or not then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1329904725' post='1549262'] Did anyone actually find out what their outstanding contribution to music is in the end or not then? [/quote] I think it was the millions of albums that they sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1329905548' post='1549282'] I think it was the millions of albums that they sold. [/quote] Ahh I see. I thought that's what the silver/gold/platinum album things were for. Maybe they can rename it 'outstanding contribution to music [i]sales'[/i] award in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyhaw Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [sub]So, sooooo sick of female diva singer types. would far rather watch Blur frankly., even if a couple were two drunk too play (not Graham tho, who's been tee-total for a while).[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1329906219' post='1549301'] Ahh I see. I thought that's what the silver/gold/platinum album things were for. Maybe they can rename it 'outstanding contribution to music [i]sales'[/i] award in future. [/quote] Are you honestly going to try and claim that 24 million album sales and two decades in the musical public consciousness that Blur haven't made a significant change to British popular music? You might not like them, but for once I'm happy to go along with the Brit awards on this one. It's irrefutable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1329905548' post='1549282'] I think it was the millions of albums that they sold. [/quote] Even though Damon's first Gorilla album outsold all Blur albums combined, and Alex had a single (Vindaloo?) which outsold all Blur singles combined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Bruno Mars......... Makes Blur look like they are not even trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1329907549' post='1549325'] Even though Damon's first Gorilla album outsold all Blur albums combined, and Alex had a single (Vindaloo?) which outsold all Blur singles combined? [/quote] It's the way music works though, isn't it. 'Mr. Blobby' went to number one in 1993, thankfully no one chose to award it. Blur were the British flagship band for the best part of the 90's, they were a huge export. The Gorrilaz obviously had the combined weight of a U.S market due to its Hip-Hop appeal + Blur's initial success, and Vindaloo capitalised on the World Cup. EDIT - an FYI, the Gorrilaz debut album sold 10 million. Quite a far off amount from Blur's combined 24 million. Edited February 22, 2012 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) not their most stellar performance, but still very enjoyable. [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1329902643' post='1549199'] What I'd really like to know tho is who here thinks Alex James is a good bass player? Obviously within the context of the whole indie/pop/rock genre, he must be considered somewhat better than his peers. [/quote] i think he's a superb bass player - very melodic and groovy. Edited February 22, 2012 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1329902643' post='1549199'] What I'd really like to know tho is who here thinks Alex James is a good bass player? Obviously within the context of the whole indie/pop/rock genre, he must be considered somewhat better than his peers. [/quote] I find him bog standard to be honest.Then again so were his 'peers'. I mean, Matt Osman, Steve Mackey, Paul McGuigan, Annie Holland, Mick Quinn............ None of them spring to mind as outstanding bassists. I'd stick them all in the Adam Clayton/Michael Anthony pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Mog' timestamp='1329909766' post='1549377'] I'd stick them all in the Adam Clayton/Michael Anthony pile. [/quote] That's the pile marked 'Drifted into it by accident/No-one else wanted to play bass'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 You have to think in context. Plays the songs live with conviction/contributes interesting patterns from the writing stage.? For me, Bruce Thomas does exactly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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