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Post by alancrown on Jan 20, 2023 19:33:22 GMT -5
Liked the tune at first, but song clicked 100% into love for me this morning. Sure, it's Noel-by-numbers, but it's like sex and pizza -- even when average, it still good. Plus, I can't it out of my head. Just goes round in a loop constantly! Noel has this nack of writing tunes that are sooo catchy ..I’m loving it! |
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Post by The Escapist on Jan 20, 2023 20:09:36 GMT -5
That fucking pre-chorus man
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Post by fadeaway on Jan 20, 2023 21:04:54 GMT -5
Ok. I've listened to Easy Now about ten times and I've come to the conclusion that I don't like it and I don't get Noel's Little by Little/The Masterplan comparisons at all. I'm not well-versed in music terminology at all, so this will be an pretty pathetic attempt to express my thoughts but here goes. The whole song is way too elevated. It builds up extremely quickly, getting to the "high" point by the third line. Continues on the high point throughout the pre-chorus and chorus. Which is followed by an even more elevated guitar solo, and then followed by part of the chorus AGAIN. Goes back to the "low" part in the second verse for a few brief seconds and then goes back up again. After the second chorus it goes up even more via the gospel singers (which were already (over)used throughout the song). There's like basically no build up, no ups and downs. The whole song drones on a high note, which sounds cheerful, yes, but there's no depth to it, no darkness to balance it out. Whereas for LBL/The Masterplan, the verses were all on a low note, there were a melancholic feel to them, but then the big, uplifting chorus comes along and you feel inspired. To me, Easy Now sounds a lot more like, idk, feel-good Coldplay music than classic Oasis, which to me were always about being optimistic while facing hardship/problems, not just being happy and that's it. And yes, the plodding drums are cringeworthy as well, as many people in this thread have already pointed out. I feel like whenever Noel compares a song he's just written to a classic Oasis song, the song does not go well... I don't know man. Yes Little by Little and The Masterplan combine low and high parts. But I'd say that one of the most constant characteristics of lots of Oasis classics is that even the verses are uplifting. So you get that feeling of going from high to higher throughout the song. Yeah, I agree that many Oasis songs, like Supersonic and Some Might Say have uplifting verses too. But I feel like there's still a big difference, sonically, between the verses and the choruses. That's why they have big choruses. So, like you said there is a feeling of going high to (much) higher in the song. I think Easy Now, however, gets to a extremely high point very quickly and continues on it for almost the rest of the song. It tries to go higher during the guitar solo and singer outro, but the difference between them and the pre-chorus and chorus is very small, because the latter parts are already extremely "high", with the epic-sounding orchestra, gospel singers and Noel going into falsetto. So, to me, it sounds like it's droning on the same high point for almost the whole song, which makes it tiring and a bit dull to listen to. Hope this made any sense lol. |
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Post by fadeaway on Jan 20, 2023 21:08:23 GMT -5
Ok. I've listened to Easy Now about ten times and I've come to the conclusion that I don't like it and I don't get Noel's Little by Little/The Masterplan comparisons at all. I'm not well-versed in music terminology at all, so this will be an pretty pathetic attempt to express my thoughts but here goes. The whole song is way too elevated. It builds up extremely quickly, getting to the "high" point by the third line. Continues on the high point throughout the pre-chorus and chorus. Which is followed by an even more elevated guitar solo, and then followed by part of the chorus AGAIN. Goes back to the "low" part in the second verse for a few brief seconds and then goes back up again. After the second chorus it goes up even more via the gospel singers (which were already (over)used throughout the song). There's like basically no build up, no ups and downs. The whole song drones on a high note, which sounds cheerful, yes, but there's no depth to it, no darkness to balance it out. Whereas for LBL/The Masterplan, the verses were all on a low note, there were a melancholic feel to them, but then the big, uplifting chorus comes along and you feel inspired. To me, Easy Now sounds a lot more like, idk, feel-good Coldplay music than classic Oasis, which to me were always about being optimistic while facing hardship/problems, not just being happy and that's it. And yes, the plodding drums are cringeworthy as well, as many people in this thread have already pointed out. I feel like whenever Noel compares a song he's just written to a classic Oasis song, the song does not go well... So what your sayin is it starts off high-then keeps goin high.Gets even higher when it shouldve went low.Then goes low when going higher wouldve been the better option. On the contrary I think youve got a knack for this! Thanks! Pretty much yeah, except for the last line. I don't mind it going low. Basically, I think the song continues on the same high point for almost the whole song, and it would've benefited from more low points and more variation. |
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Post by norkbauer on Jan 20, 2023 21:20:43 GMT -5
I think Easy Now, however, gets to a extremely high point very quickly and continues on it for almost the rest of the song. It tries to go higher during the guitar solo and singer outro, but the difference between them and the pre-chorus and chorus is very small, because the latter parts are already extremely "high", with the epic-sounding orchestra, gospel singers and Noel going into falsetto. So, to me, it sounds like it's droning on the same high point for almost the whole song, which makes it tiring and a bit dull to listen to. Hope this made any sense lol. 100% agreed. This is exactly what makes me compare Easy Now to Wandering Star, the epic-sounding for at least half of the song and all those backing vocals which reminds me of gospel music. At least Easy Now is a much better song than WS, but definitely not the type of music I usually fall in love. It's ok and I hope this to be the least interesting track on the album. |
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Post by madferitusa2025 on Jan 20, 2023 22:37:40 GMT -5
Honestly didn't like it the first morning. But noticed the nice guitar solo then. Hearing it tonight, with the solo and the outro, I like it. Classic Noel. Can't deny it.
Much better than that first one.
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Post by sheisloved on Jan 21, 2023 1:43:14 GMT -5
Stop with the Wandering Star comparisons you're embarrassing yourselves. It sounds absolutely nothing like it. It's ridiculous to even compare the 2 songs.
This group sometimes...
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Easy Now
Jan 21, 2023 2:26:56 GMT -5
lg likes this
Post by andymorris on Jan 21, 2023 2:26:56 GMT -5
That fucking pre-chorus man Funny because i really dislike that part. This is the kind of melody where Noel's voice is too weak and Liam would elevate it.  |
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Post by Firefly on Jan 21, 2023 3:54:31 GMT -5
So what your sayin is it starts off high-then keeps goin high.Gets even higher when it shouldve went low.Then goes low when going higher wouldve been the better option. On the contrary I think youve got a knack for this! Thanks! Pretty much yeah, except for the last line. I don't mind it going low. Basically, I think the song continues on the same high point for almost the whole song, and it would've benefited from more low points and more variation. That's my criticism of Pretty Boy too, not enough variation. Doesn't need half a dozen twists and turns, one is enough, but it doesn't even have one. I like the song but needs tweaking to make it special. |
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Easy Now
Jan 21, 2023 8:11:36 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by OasisFan199 on Jan 21, 2023 8:11:36 GMT -5
Stop with the Wandering Star comparisons you're embarrassing yourselves. It sounds absolutely nothing like it. It's ridiculous to even compare the 2 songs. This group sometimes... But. It does sound like it. Less the Christmas stuff. I like it. Why don’t you stop telling us what to do. |
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Easy Now
Jan 21, 2023 8:49:04 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Adam on Jan 21, 2023 8:49:04 GMT -5
WBTM is great. I think this album will be pretty great too. Just you and me on the hype train mate You’re not alone. |
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Post by norkbauer on Jan 21, 2023 9:05:08 GMT -5
Stop with the Wandering Star comparisons you're embarrassing yourselves. It sounds absolutely nothing like it. It's ridiculous to even compare the 2 songs. This group sometimes... I've no doubt it sounds like Wandering Star in some parts and looks like a lot of people agree with it. Anyway, I'm still waiting for Too Good For Giving Up becoming an anthem in South America. I'll let you know. |
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Post by andymorris on Jan 21, 2023 10:08:16 GMT -5
Still baffled he compared this to The Masterplan. Its just not in the same league, universe, multiverse, place in history.
There's a classic and there is Easy Now. There's an orgasm and a "is it over yet". There's a bside in 1995 and an internet single in 2022.
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Post by The Escapist on Jan 21, 2023 10:53:52 GMT -5
That fucking pre-chorus man Funny because i really dislike that part. This is the kind of melody where Noel's voice is too weak and Liam would elevate it. That's what I mean, it's annoying as fuck |
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Easy Now
Jan 21, 2023 10:59:31 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by andymorris on Jan 21, 2023 10:59:31 GMT -5
Funny because i really dislike that part. This is the kind of melody where Noel's voice is too weak and Liam would elevate it. That's what I mean, it's annoying as fuck Oh right sorry ! Yeah it’s really really annoying, maybe the most annoying melody Noel has ever done. |
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Post by Firefly on Jan 21, 2023 11:17:54 GMT -5
Still baffled he compared this to The Masterplan. Its just not in the same league, universe, multiverse, place in history. There's a classic and there is Easy Now. There's an orgasm and a "is it over yet". There's a bside in 1995 and an internet single in 2022. Internet single in 2023 is a fair way to describe this song. Product of the times really. Doesn't compare with previous ballads and won't be sung by crowds 30 years from now but how many songs made today will be sung 30 years from now anyway? |
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Post by Officer Jim Kurring on Jan 21, 2023 11:40:02 GMT -5
Still baffled he compared this to The Masterplan. Its just not in the same league, universe, multiverse, place in history. There's a classic and there is Easy Now. There's an orgasm and a "is it over yet". There's a bside in 1995 and an internet single in 2022. Why do you care about Noël’s success? Is it for his glory or yours? God bless. |
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Post by andymorris on Jan 21, 2023 12:36:16 GMT -5
Still baffled he compared this to The Masterplan. Its just not in the same league, universe, multiverse, place in history. There's a classic and there is Easy Now. There's an orgasm and a "is it over yet". There's a bside in 1995 and an internet single in 2022. Why do you care about Noël’s success? Is it for his glory or yours? God bless. Where did i talk about success ? I'm talking music. I dont give a duck about charts or any of that stuff. Who still count album or singles sales anyway ? It's all about ticket selling, that's where the money is. |
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Post by burnageoasis on Jan 21, 2023 12:52:42 GMT -5
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Post by Officer Jim Kurring on Jan 21, 2023 12:56:09 GMT -5
Why do you care about Noël’s success? Is it for his glory or yours? God bless. Where did i talk about success ? I'm talking music. I dont give a duck about charts or any of that stuff. Who still count album or singles sales anyway ? It's all about ticket selling, that's where the money is. ¡You’re meddling with powers that you can’t possibly understand! God bless. |
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Post by eeztheman on Jan 21, 2023 16:11:55 GMT -5
Certainly prefer this to Pretty Boy (although that wasn't that bad IMO), really love the guitar solo in particular on this song, got some classic Noel sounds to it too.
Looking forward to the album release (which seems ages away!)
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Post by morning_rain on Jan 23, 2023 5:11:53 GMT -5
The song has grown a lot on me.
Everytime I listen to it it's the same journey: the first seconds I'm thinking "Ah, yes, a simple strumming pattern and Noel's whiny voice, I've heard this a million times before with slightly different lyrics", but by the end of the song I'm smiling, I just can't help it.
I can understand some people's reaction to it, but it's funny at the same time because for some fans Pretty Boy doesn't sound like Noel and Easy Now sounds too much like Noel. Luckily for me I enjoy both (while I agree that they're not his best work), and I'm really hyped about this album.
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Post by Officer Jim Kurring on Jan 23, 2023 5:17:48 GMT -5
The song has grown a lot on me. Everytime I listen to it it's the same journey: the first seconds I'm thinking "Ah, yes, a simple strumming pattern and Noel's whiny voice, I've heard this a million times before with slightly different lyrics", but by the end of the song I'm smiling, I just can't help it. I can understand some people's reaction to it, but it's funny at the same time because for some fans Pretty Boy doesn't sound like Noel and Easy Now sounds too much like Noel. Luckily for me I enjoy both (while I agree that they're not his best work), and I'm really hyped about this album. That made me laugh…. Gracias. |
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Post by His Royal Noelness on Jan 23, 2023 5:31:18 GMT -5
Eric Clapton isn’t a god. He’s a racist nut job. |
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Post by World71R on Jan 23, 2023 20:51:07 GMT -5
Eric Clapton isn’t a god. He’s a racist nut job. Eric Clapton is only a rock god when you're 12 years old and discover rock music from your Boomer parents, and dive into the same five songs that you can bond with your mom on (Source: Was that 12-year-old kid) |
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