The Monochrome Set are back!
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Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
They didn't ask you to drum then?
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hiraethified
Be a bit odd if they did ask me seeing as I haven't played with any of them for about 16 years!
I'm looking forward to seeing them again.
clandestino
no llevar papel
dammit, i'd love to go to that.
lights.out.london
Black Flag
Bugger. A fine band. I think I have a 7" of Jacob's Ladder (?) from 83, 84?
I'd love to hear them again.
Enjoy yourself!
I'd love to hear them again.
Enjoy yourself!
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hiraethified
They were fucking great. I mean, really really good. They sounded fresher, punkier and more fun than on record.
Bid was pissed and really funny, Lester Square's guitar playing was as sharp as ever and they had a whole load of fun on stage.
It's a real shame that they're unlikely to play again live - they've just turned down a big festival gig in LA.
But how's this for a bizarre twist?: Iggy Pop has done a cover of "He's Frank" (produced by Norman Cook) and it appears on the Heroes TV show!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vtqcn6pYTrA
Bid was pissed and really funny, Lester Square's guitar playing was as sharp as ever and they had a whole load of fun on stage.
It's a real shame that they're unlikely to play again live - they've just turned down a big festival gig in LA.
But how's this for a bizarre twist?: Iggy Pop has done a cover of "He's Frank" (produced by Norman Cook) and it appears on the Heroes TV show!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vtqcn6pYTrA
clandestino
no llevar papel
Aw, what did they play?
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hiraethified
*tries to remember over the fug of free lager
They opened with The Monochrome Set and the set included Eine Symphonie des Grauens, Jet Set Junta, Jacob's Ladder, Mating Game, I Love Lambeth, Ruling Class and Lester Leaps In.
It's a real shame that they've no plans to play more gigs because they sounded ridicuously fresh. It was one of the best gigs I've seen this year by miles. Eme loved it too.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
But on the bright side, I've just blagged a ticket
Are you not drumming then?
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hiraethified
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Oh hang on I now realise I have bloody missed this and along with LTC's post.
Twat it.
Twat it.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
You've arrived a little late to this thread, haven't you?
Um yes. I've been a bit busy since Sunday so haven't scanned the boards as much as usual.
poo.
clandestino
no llevar papel
lights.out.london
Black Flag
The hat! The hat!
Thanks for the pics and (part) list, ed. *jealous*
Shame they're not playing out again.
Thanks for the pics and (part) list, ed. *jealous*
Shame they're not playing out again.
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hiraethified
Blooming heck - this was a stroke of luck. Out of the blue, I got asked to rejoin the band and did my first gig last night at a sold out Ivy House in Nunhead.
I was as nervous as fuck seeing as I'd only had two rehearsals (and hadn't drummed at all for 2.5 years) but it went really well. And we're going on the road too - look out Colchester, Southampton, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh - and Germany! (urbanites drop me a line and I'll see if I can sort out a guest list space or two).
Their new album's picked up great reviews too. Love this song
Premiere: Watch Morrissey's influencers The Monochrome Set in video to 'Cosmonauts' | Gigwise
#excited
I was as nervous as fuck seeing as I'd only had two rehearsals (and hadn't drummed at all for 2.5 years) but it went really well. And we're going on the road too - look out Colchester, Southampton, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh - and Germany! (urbanites drop me a line and I'll see if I can sort out a guest list space or two).
Their new album's picked up great reviews too. Love this song
Premiere: Watch Morrissey's influencers The Monochrome Set in video to 'Cosmonauts' | Gigwise
#excited
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hiraethified
So bloody nervous about this!
The Monochrome Set, Marc Riley - BBC Radio 6 Music
Oh, we're in Colchester this Saturday if anyone's around.
The Monochrome Set, Marc Riley - BBC Radio 6 Music
Oh, we're in Colchester this Saturday if anyone's around.
colacubes
Mr Hot Cookie
Good luck x
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Awesome
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hiraethified
Oh blimey. Someone filmed the set. I was on a wobbly kit, with a uncomfortable seat and couldn't quite see my notes which has slipped on to the floor. And you can't hear the cowbell in all their finery in this song (to my delight, the band have told me they can't get enough cowbell. I suspect I may be putting that assertion to the test, especially when I turn up with three on Saturday ).
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discobastard
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Oh blimey. Someone filmed the set. I was on a wobbly kit, with a uncomfortable seat and couldn't quite see my notes which has slipped on to the floor. And you can't hear the cowbell in all their finery in this song (to my delight, the band have told me they can't get enough cowbell. I suspect I may be putting that assertion to the test, especially when I turn up with three on Saturday
Nice work Ed. Hope you have a blast [emoji1360]
That kit is all over the place!
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
I've waited 8 years for spooky frank to post on this thread so i can make a shit monochrome set lyric related joke. I shall have to make do with the November Bristol gig.
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hiraethified
The Colchester one? It went well, although I'm still getting my head around all the songs, so there was the odd 'jazz' bit from me. The crowd were great though and it was real fun night with lots of jokes being exchanged. The venue was wonderful - a beautiful converted church. Here's a shot of one of the support bands in action:
cantsin
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I had a nice kit this time and it was even better once I'd put on the fairy lights
just discovered this thread, had heard about TMS back on the road, but then to discover Ed on drums.....
not sure why they seemed such an imptnt band to me for a good few years, its not like there was an emotional connnection or anything, too arch / knowing / sly etc ...but just never got tired of Strange Boutique, and they felt so unique, even amongst a lot of unique stuff back -
still have my copy in a box somewhere, and pretty sure it's my OG with 'property of Camden libraries' engraved, big, into the run out section , as with so many of my top teen LPs.
Hope the tour's ongoing/ as much fun as it sounds
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