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Blur reunion , by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 17:01:30 GMT 1, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7775626.stm
Blur reveal warm-up concert plan
Britpop band Blur have revealed they will play a series of warm-up concerts ahead of their reunion gig in London's Hyde Park next summer.
"You can't walk on stage at Hyde Park without putting the hours in," singer Damon Albarn told Absolute Radio.
"Personally, I'd like to go and visit some places that were really important to us when we were growing up."
Speculation is mounting that Blur will perform at the Glastonbury Festival prior to their 3 July London concert.
Bookmakers Paddy Power have made the four-piece 11/8 favourites to be one of the headliners at the June event.
'More focused'
No details about the proposed concerts have been revealed, although Albarn was happy to field suggestions.
Potential locations mooted included Wolverhampton and the band's home county of Essex.
In a separate interview with Radio 1's Zane Lowe, the singer admitted the prospect of playing as a four-piece for the first time in nine years was "terrifying".
"We haven't even thought - any of us - on that scale for a long time," he said.
However, Albarn said spending nearly a decade on individual projects would enable them to come back refreshed.
"We've gone and done our own thing for a while and hopefully now we're going to come back and be more focused."
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7775626.stmBlur reveal warm-up concert plan Britpop band Blur have revealed they will play a series of warm-up concerts ahead of their reunion gig in London's Hyde Park next summer. "You can't walk on stage at Hyde Park without putting the hours in," singer Damon Albarn told Absolute Radio. "Personally, I'd like to go and visit some places that were really important to us when we were growing up." Speculation is mounting that Blur will perform at the Glastonbury Festival prior to their 3 July London concert. Bookmakers Paddy Power have made the four-piece 11/8 favourites to be one of the headliners at the June event. 'More focused' No details about the proposed concerts have been revealed, although Albarn was happy to field suggestions. Potential locations mooted included Wolverhampton and the band's home county of Essex. In a separate interview with Radio 1's Zane Lowe, the singer admitted the prospect of playing as a four-piece for the first time in nine years was "terrifying". "We haven't even thought - any of us - on that scale for a long time," he said. However, Albarn said spending nearly a decade on individual projects would enable them to come back refreshed. "We've gone and done our own thing for a while and hopefully now we're going to come back and be more focused."
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Blur reunion , by Daniel Silk on Dec 10, 2008 17:02:51 GMT 1, I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork?  ;D
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Nuno
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Blur reunion , by Nuno on Dec 10, 2008 17:08:44 GMT 1, I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D
...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?!
I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D ...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?! |
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Blur reunion , by Daniel Silk on Dec 10, 2008 17:12:37 GMT 1, I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D ...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?!
Hope not  but expect you right ;D
I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D ...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?! Hope not but expect you right ;D |
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Blur reunion , by Daniel Silk on Dec 10, 2008 17:13:21 GMT 1, Posters advertising the album too!
Posters advertising the album too! |
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robinbanks
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Blur reunion , by robinbanks on Dec 10, 2008 17:15:37 GMT 1, I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D ...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?!
Jamie Hewlett's not that popular, is he?
I wonder who will be doing Blur's album artwork? ;D ...Leading to a dirty funker style stampede...?! Jamie Hewlett's not that popular, is he? |
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Blur reunion , by They call me Stephen on Dec 10, 2008 17:40:40 GMT 1, Damon and Blur have a great eye for art;
Julian Opie for the best of compilation
Banksy for think tank
Hirst for the country life video
Hewlett for the Gorillaz artwork
And that's all that springs to mind at the moment!! Graham Coxon went to art college with Hirst so Iโm sure that is where the main connection is.
I seriously doubt Banksy will be involved this time round but I bet it will be someone of credit.
I actually heard a very interesting/funny story from a music lawyer friend of mine back when think tank was released. Apparently Banksy fell out with emi or whoever was paying him at the time for the Blur artwork as he had insisted on receiving all payments in used notes stuffed in a briefcase but the record company obviously didn't pay him as such! I was working as a music scout at the time and this guy was pretty high up so believe the story. Pretty crazy either way!
Damon and Blur have a great eye for art; Julian Opie for the best of compilation Banksy for think tank Hirst for the country life video Hewlett for the Gorillaz artwork And that's all that springs to mind at the moment!! Graham Coxon went to art college with Hirst so Iโm sure that is where the main connection is. I seriously doubt Banksy will be involved this time round but I bet it will be someone of credit. I actually heard a very interesting/funny story from a music lawyer friend of mine back when think tank was released. Apparently Banksy fell out with emi or whoever was paying him at the time for the Blur artwork as he had insisted on receiving all payments in used notes stuffed in a briefcase but the record company obviously didn't pay him as such! I was working as a music scout at the time and this guy was pretty high up so believe the story. Pretty crazy either way! |
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Existencil
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Blur reunion , by Existencil on Dec 10, 2008 18:11:55 GMT 1, It's probably easier to get a Banksy than Blur tickets these days.
It's probably easier to get a Banksy than Blur tickets these days.
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Blur reunion , by Fragile on Dec 10, 2008 18:13:44 GMT 1, I gone mine this morning ! 30 minute pre sale. ;D
I gone mine this morning ! 30 minute pre sale. ;D
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Blur reunion , by arcam on Dec 10, 2008 18:15:13 GMT 1, Where are they playing?
Where are they playing?
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Existencil
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Blur reunion , by Existencil on Dec 10, 2008 18:18:04 GMT 1, Hyde Park and probably Glastonbury. Possibility of a few smaller venues too. Probably Roundhouse in Camden and Brixton Academy. Just rumours so far though. Tickets go on sale on Friday I think.
Hyde Park and probably Glastonbury. Possibility of a few smaller venues too. Probably Roundhouse in Camden and Brixton Academy. Just rumours so far though. Tickets go on sale on Friday I think.
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Blur reunion , by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 18:19:23 GMT 1, glasto 09.
See blur and some Banksy whilst high as a kite. I like festivals!
glasto 09.
See blur and some Banksy whilst high as a kite. I like festivals!
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Blur reunion , by Fragile on Dec 10, 2008 18:21:02 GMT 1, BTW, the blur presale has expired now, but here's The Specials presale link if anyone is interested
www.ticketweb.co.uk/INFO/THESPECIALS
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mj
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Blur reunion , by mj on Dec 10, 2008 18:32:46 GMT 1, I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print
Oi Oi
I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print Oi Oi |
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Blur reunion , by JD on Dec 10, 2008 18:51:09 GMT 1, I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print Oi Oi
where are the specials playing? Is Terry Hall included?
I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print Oi Oi where are the specials playing? Is Terry Hall included? |
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Blur reunion , by tinkicker on Dec 10, 2008 18:53:59 GMT 1, I Would love to see a 14 year kid 16 lad get together for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Would love to see a 14 year kid 16 lad get together for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Blur reunion , by arcam on Dec 10, 2008 18:59:48 GMT 1,
Make sure you get Golden Circle tickets, you'll be miles away otherwise.
Make sure you get Golden Circle tickets, you'll be miles away otherwise. |
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Blur reunion , by mcster on Dec 10, 2008 19:03:15 GMT 1, I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print Oi Oi where are the specials playing? Is Terry Hall included?
I got my Specials tickets today - 6th May at Brixton. It's all the original line-up, minus Jerry Dammers, although Terry has said the door is open if he wants to join them. I hope so..
I got my ticket this morning for The Specials as I have been waiting for this longer then my quest for a Mr. B print Oi Oi where are the specials playing? Is Terry Hall included? I got my Specials tickets today - 6th May at Brixton. It's all the original line-up, minus Jerry Dammers, although Terry has said the door is open if he wants to join them. I hope so.. |
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Blur reunion , by dotdot on Dec 10, 2008 19:25:40 GMT 1, specials indeed - thanks for the tip you kind person.
... terry's a gent - if a slightly funny / grumpy one.
shame about jerry - but hey who cares
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specials indeed - thanks for the tip you kind person. ... terry's a gent - if a slightly funny / grumpy one. shame about jerry - but hey who cares ..
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Blur reunion , by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 19:33:35 GMT 1, Check out a band called Mouthwash.....
Some young kids from se london made a very cool record a few years back. 1000 dreams i think it is called. CHECK IT OUT.
Check out a band called Mouthwash.....
Some young kids from se london made a very cool record a few years back. 1000 dreams i think it is called. CHECK IT OUT.
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Blur reunion , by digitalkid on Dec 10, 2008 21:49:04 GMT 1, Personally, I'd like to go and visit some places that were really important to us when we were growing up
Colchester arts centre 
Personally, I'd like to go and visit some places that were really important to us when we were growing up Colchester arts centre |
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Blur reunion , by romanywg on Dec 10, 2008 21:54:53 GMT 1, Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West.
I left at the interval it was so bad.
Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West.
I left at the interval it was so bad.
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Blur reunion , by They call me Stephen on Dec 10, 2008 21:57:57 GMT 1, it suddenly makes sense...completely believe that romanywg.
i entered time out's competition for free tickets (& lost)....glad i never bought any. its a shame as the gorillaz shows were so very impressive in comparison, both musically and artistically
it suddenly makes sense...completely believe that romanywg.
i entered time out's competition for free tickets (& lost)....glad i never bought any. its a shame as the gorillaz shows were so very impressive in comparison, both musically and artistically
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Blur reunion , by dotdot on Dec 10, 2008 22:05:29 GMT 1, Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad.
indeed - why do people do this ? ... embarrassing....stick with
something you're vaguely good at (Damon) ....veering into oblivion isn't
quite something people will thank you for...
(his world music jaunt was on the other hand masterful) ..
Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad. indeed - why do people do this ? ... embarrassing....stick with something you're vaguely good at (Damon) ....veering into oblivion isn't quite something people will thank you for... (his world music jaunt was on the other hand masterful) .. |
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Blur reunion , by romanywg on Dec 10, 2008 22:08:13 GMT 1, Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad. indeed - why do people do this ? ... embarrassing....stick with something you're vaguely good at....veering into oblivion isn't quite something people will thank you for... (his world music jaunt was on the other hand masterful) ..
How do you mean 'Veering into oblivion' explain please.
Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad. indeed - why do people do this ? ... embarrassing....stick with something you're vaguely good at....veering into oblivion isn't quite something people will thank you for... (his world music jaunt was on the other hand masterful) .. How do you mean 'Veering into oblivion' explain please. |
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Blur reunion , by slowmo on Dec 10, 2008 22:10:15 GMT 1, Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad.
Generally speaking you don't extend a theatre run to try and make up for losses, you tend to cut your losses and end the run early. Could be wrong, but would say you are mis-informed on that one.
Apparently I heard that Damon has to do the concerts as he lost so much money on the dreadful Monkey Journey To The West. I left at the interval it was so bad. Generally speaking you don't extend a theatre run to try and make up for losses, you tend to cut your losses and end the run early. Could be wrong, but would say you are mis-informed on that one. |
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Blur reunion , by romanywg on Dec 10, 2008 22:12:42 GMT 1, it suddenly makes sense...completely believe that romanywg. i entered time out's competition for free tickets (& lost)....glad i never bought any. its a shame as the gorillaz shows were so very impressive in comparison, both musically and artistically
I also entered, lost, but was offered 1/2 price tickets and as many as I wanted.
it suddenly makes sense...completely believe that romanywg. i entered time out's competition for free tickets (& lost)....glad i never bought any. its a shame as the gorillaz shows were so very impressive in comparison, both musically and artistically I also entered, lost, but was offered 1/2 price tickets and as many as I wanted. |
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