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Post by nickg88 on Mar 1, 2021 16:36:38 GMT -5
As a huge Oasis fan and a fan of rock n roll music in general I have found myself spending lockdown watching live clips on YouTube and listening to a lot music in general, most of it is music from the 90’s, some older, some newer although none from new bands of 2010 onwards, excluding HFB. I first remember really listening to Oasis in 95 when my Dad got his copy of Morning Glory, I went to my first oasis Gig at Finsbury Park 02 as a16 year old and was lucky enough to see Oasis many times up until Wembley Stadium in the summer of 09.
I have genuinely enjoyed all the projects Noel and Liam have been involved in since oasis, love the records and have seen Noel many times. As someone in their mid 30’s who still listens to Oasis a lot I am quite content and comfortable with the fact that they may never play together again. My gut feeling has always been that I suspect one day they will reunite, however 12 years is a long time and unless Noel is bluffing I think we are as far away from an Oasis reunion as ever before.
So my thought process in this lockdown world is, has lockdown had an effect on Noel’s view? Has he had time to think, evaluate what he wants to do? What would it take to change his mind? I saw a video on YouTube earlier today, a blogger was commenting on the complete lack of new guitar music over the past decade, if you look at the top 40 guitar music, rock/indie whatever you want to call it, it does not exist. There is however a growing army of teenage Oasis fans, fans that have latched onto the music despite the fact a lot of it is 20 years old plus. Why has this happened? Well clearly the lack of new British guitar music is a big factor, the Oasis music itself is another big factor and also the fact that Liams solo career has taken off and given young fans an opportunity to see a lot of the rocky Oasis songs live. It’s no guarantee that a big band will maintain a young audience, I’m a big fan of U2, have seen them a few times however I distinctly remember feeling very young amongst the live audience, even on the 360 tour in 2009 you didn’t see many people under the age of 40. This is a contrast to the Noel gigs I’ve been to and the videos of Liam shows I’ve seen online which appear to be full of younger fans.
So my thinking is, an Oasis reunion was always going to be huge. An Oasis reunion could be seen as an exercise in nostalgia and a money spinner, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However could an Oasis reunion be bigger than that, could it reach out to whole new audience, could we see stadiums full of teenage fans and have a real impact on young culture today. Maybe, just maybe this scenario could float Noels boat, maybe this could be the motivation that he needs, because at the moment I can’t see anything else persuading him to reunite with Liam.
It would be interesting to hear what people think, personally I’m not sure where I fit into an Oasis stadium gig at my age, I’m a very different person to the 23 year old who walked out of the front circle at Wembley in July 2009 as Married with Children played over the PA. As I mention above, if Oasis never play again then I’m one of the lucky ones, I can live with that.
I’ve probably got too much time on my hands at the moment, hence this post, however after becoming fed up of listening to the inevitable, “will you get back together” question in every Noel and Liam interview that occurs, the thought process that an oasis reunion could be a real creative cultural event stuck a chord with me. What do you think?
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Post by themanwithnoname on Mar 1, 2021 17:33:26 GMT -5
Interesting thought and I think an Oasis reunion could happen if/when interest in their solo careers starts to wane. There probably would be a fair few younger fans there too who have grown up with their music.
Part of me thinks it could be great and a real celebration of Oasis’ legacy - but then the other part thinks it would just be a tawdry letdown if it was obvious they were only doing it for the cash, which is what Noel has said would be the only reason he’d do it for.
It’s why I wasn’t fussed about seeing the Roses’ reunion tour a few years back.
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Post by themanwithnoname on Mar 1, 2021 17:35:16 GMT -5
I was also lucky enough to see Oasis at Maine Road, Wembley, Finsbury etc so would probably be more desperate for a reunion if I hadn’t.
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Post by tomlivesforever on Mar 1, 2021 18:23:52 GMT -5
There has to be new music, or at the least a genuine repair of there relationship and a drive to play those tunes for people again.
If it was just for the money then I’m not interested. The last couple of times I saw the Stone Roses it was just a band going through the motions.
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Post by powerage09 on Mar 1, 2021 18:51:15 GMT -5
There is a lot to process from the opening post, but the first thing I'll mention is this.
An Oasis reunion, if it happened, would be at premium pricing point for tickets. This is why you didn't see many under 40 at the U2 gig. Funnily enough, I saw U2 on the 360 tour and I did have a cheap ticket (I think it was about 30 - 40 quid), I was 21 at the time. These were only available to a small number of blocks in the stadium, the rest of the tickets were considerably more expensive than that 12 years ago.
You won't see stadiums full of young adults / teenagers etc because it's very unlikely they'll have the £80 + for a standing ticket plus travel, drink, food, merch etc.
I've watched / listened to a lot of Noel interview's recently and whilst it's probably the music event I want to happen most now (unlikely to see Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin, Edward Van Halen passed away last year...) I might have to resign myself to the fact it's not going to happen.
Whether or not there is a chance for a one off reunion at an event like Live Aid / Live 8 etc, could be a goer but then Oasis refused to play at Live 8 in 2005 as I saw them in Manchester that exact day.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Mar 1, 2021 19:29:11 GMT -5
With both Noel and Liam working on new albums that will both require an extensive promotional period, the chances of an Oasis reunion are super super low. Oh, and we have a global pandemic to tend with first. A reunion, if any, would be 3-5 years away at best! Noel will be almost 60.
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Post by tommybravo on Mar 2, 2021 2:25:01 GMT -5
I don’t think there would ever be the reaction of “they shouldn’t have bothered” as Liam sounded like shit on their last tour and now he sounds half decent again. I think it’ll happen, just another 4/5 year wait.
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Post by Bonehead's Barber on Mar 2, 2021 2:29:35 GMT -5
Really interesting first post and welcome to the forum.
But, so. Oasis will not ever get back together. Noel despises Liam after he sent threatening messages to his wife, via his daughter.
Oasis will never reform.
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Post by girllikeabomb on Mar 2, 2021 2:32:06 GMT -5
It would be interesting to hear what people think, personally I’m not sure where I fit into an Oasis stadium gig at my age, I’m a very different person to the 23 year old who walked out of the front circle at Wembley in July 2009 as Married with Children played over the PA. As I mention above, if Oasis never play again then I’m one of the lucky ones, I can live with that. I’ve probably got too much time on my hands at the moment, hence this post, however after becoming fed up of listening to the inevitable, “will you get back together” question in every Noel and Liam interview that occurs, the thought process that an oasis reunion could be a real creative cultural event stuck a chord with me. What do you think? Can't really weigh in on Oasis’ future because it seems there will always be an equal number of reasons that some form of short-lived reunion could well happen in 1, 2 or 7 years (yes, even with Noel in his 60s, it's hardly the end of the line) … and at least an equal number of reasons that it possibly never will. Que sera sera, whatever will be will be. But as someone older than you are, just wanted to say that rock and roll only gets better if you stay in love with it, and even if you're a different person with a very different looking life, the things you loved about it back then don't really go away. They just hit you more clearly when you go back to them. You can have just as unforgettable a time at a gig as you did in the absolute wildest days of your early 20s so long as you believe it's alright. In non-pandemic times, I’m still one to fling myself at the stage and don’t really care if I’m squeezed in at the front by a crowd of gorgeous, unlined people 20 years younger. (Of course, I’m in the U.S. and we don’t really go in much for fist fights, flares or flying urine— so your worst danger here from gigging-while-middle-aged is waking up a bit bruised, deaf and hungover. Sure, it might take a few extra days to recover, but the memories are no less potent. You might find, as I have, that they are even more meaningful and beautiful than they used to be.) Anyway, if Oasis ever do reunite, no matter the year, just remember you’ll always be younger than the band is! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2021 6:03:38 GMT -5
I think in the Oasis future:
- Knebworth release (we know they are planning something)
- more album anniversary editions
- maybe some kind of anthology
- Noel said Oasis musical "will happen one day"
- someone will probably make a bad movie about them
I don't see live gigs in the future (but things can change...)
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Post by The Chief on Mar 2, 2021 7:38:28 GMT -5
It's a really interesting post but I agree with Bonehead's Barber, it won't ever happen. I don't think Liam and Noel will ever speak again but even if they did, why would Noel trade life on the road with a group of reliable people he actually has loads of fun with, where there's no drama, he's in control of everything and the music always sounds right for a life on the road with Liam who is unreliable, where there's always drama, fights, violence and anger and where he's not in control of everything because the frontman can always decide he's not in the mood or his voice is fucked or he woke up on the wrong side of the bed or he's angry at something in the press or he.... I could go on because Liam can be a bitch baby, and the music doesn't always sound right because the once best singer and frontman in the UK can sound like he's swallowed a load of nails or can't remember the words (or even cares of remembering the words) and so on. This isn't meant to be a dig at Liam by the way. It is harsh but this is what we've been seeing from him for the past 25 years. I gladly bought tickets for Oasis and NGHFB but I would never ever go see Liam live because you never know if you're actually going to see him live... Also, with everything that has been said in the past 12 years, the pathetic documentary in which Liam paints himself as Noel's poor victim, I don't think Noel's ever going to speak to him again. And some people could think this is Noel fanboyism but no, I'm just really really really tired of Liam crying that there's shit in his tea after taking a dump in the kettle.... |
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Post by welshylad on Mar 2, 2021 8:03:29 GMT -5
An Oasis reunion gig would be full of complete wankers!! I'd still go though  |
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Post by defmaybe00 on Mar 2, 2021 8:06:38 GMT -5
Honestly, I don't believe it's gonna happen, not even if HFB fail miserably
I just don't see Noel thinking that the music (Oasis music, I mean) is worth the drama anymore, and there's always gonna be drama between them, that's what their relationship is built upon for better or worse and I can see it being even more tense now that Liam doesn't seem willing to give Noel total control
The Oasis brand is also more alive than it was 10 years ago and I think Noel wants to live it at that and doesn't want the artistic responsability the expectations of a reunion would create
Maybe they could go back to speaking terms and even amicable terms one day, although I think the line has been crossed when families got publicly involved
But who knows, life's a weird thing
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2021 8:15:45 GMT -5
But do you think there'll be something in the future? New releases? Any Oasis material to look forward to?
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Post by defmaybe00 on Mar 2, 2021 8:20:20 GMT -5
But do you think there'll be something in the future? New releases? Any Oasis material to look forward to? Oasis is a brand like all the great bands, they'll keep digging the archives and milking the cow for as long as they can (and rightly so, it's brilliant to see the younger generations becoming familiar with them) |
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Post by quantum on Mar 2, 2021 8:50:33 GMT -5
A live gig or comeback album won't happen. Noel is stubborn, has an iron will and is not a happy bunny with Liam!
Also there's no need for Noel to make it happen. He already has the legacy, and probably wisely realises he can't top the past, and can only taint it.
I would love for it to happen, but be careful what you wish for. I can remember way too many second comings that didn't work out or live up to the dream.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2021 9:08:55 GMT -5
Interesting how all the posts here only talk about Liam and Noel. Would you call it an Oasis reunion if it's only the Gallagher brothers without any other Oasis members?
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Post by defmaybe00 on Mar 2, 2021 9:17:05 GMT -5
Interesting how all the posts here only talk about Liam and Noel. Would you call it an Oasis reunion if it's only the Gallagher brothers without any other Oasis members? Yes |
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Post by The Chief on Mar 2, 2021 10:30:39 GMT -5
Interesting how all the posts here only talk about Liam and Noel. Would you call it an Oasis reunion if it's only the Gallagher brothers without any other Oasis members? Of course, history has show that they're the only two members who are not replaceable. |
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Post by Bellboy on Mar 2, 2021 11:26:10 GMT -5
I've always thought that when the old lady Peggy dies this will bring the brothers together and maybe the switch required to ignite the Oasis flame?
Failing that an anthology style release please!
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Post by Flashbax on Mar 2, 2021 11:26:38 GMT -5
It's not like Liam and Noel together is always drama and fighting. I mean, the Noel has really good memories of the DBTT tour, and when you read that blog he wrote, he was always very positive about the first part of the DOYS tour. I can imagine that Noel would like to play Cigarettes & Alcohol and Live Forever in stadiums again at some point.
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Post by willc on Mar 2, 2021 11:32:22 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of rock-stars, including his brother, Noel has a happy and stable family life. He loves his wife and kids and this is very evident. The second Liam started having a go at Sara in public was the moment the Oasis reunion dream died. How could Noel go and tell his wife who he loves that he is going to go and tour with his brother who publicly called her a witch?
The only way I see there being an Oasis reunion is if Noel got divorced, which I really doubt will happen.
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Post by quantum on Mar 2, 2021 11:44:20 GMT -5
Unlike a lot of rock-stars, including his brother, Noel has a happy and stable family life. He loves his wife and kids and this is very evident. The second Liam started having a go at Sara in public was the moment the Oasis reunion dream died. How could Noel go and tell his wife who he loves that he is going to go and tour with his brother who publicly called her a witch? The only way I see there being an Oasis reunion is if Noel got divorced, which I really doubt will happen. Or as he's joked in the past, if someone offers him a truck load of money (£7M) he would do a reunion (night?) |
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Post by tiger40 on Mar 2, 2021 14:14:17 GMT -5
An Oasis reunion will never happen, it's over and done with. Both Noel and Liam have moved on to other things and they don't need each other, they're better off apart. Besides I seem to remember that Noel said in an interview a while ago that he can't write that kind of music anymore.
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Post by quantum on Mar 2, 2021 16:08:45 GMT -5
An Oasis reunion will never happen, it's over and done with. Both Noel and Liam have moved on to other things and they don't need each other, they're better off apart. Besides I seem to remember that Noel said in an interview a while ago that he can't write that kind of music anymore. Doesn't he always claim he has 100s of songs sitting around waiting to be polish off? If so then some of them must be Oasis era? Hopefully early/mid 90s era... Alternatively he could update the material on his demo '89 tape!  |
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