New Order Reunion....

I realize that most have given up hope, but wait and see. The rumors will heat up over the summer and by year's end....... Nothing concrete that I know. Just a feeling.

As Gillian said, never say never, and what does she know , being out out order for a good few years.

Hell drive you mad , hell drive you insane,

then relieve the pain

Think New Order will reform with Gillian back for a few gigs later this year

I think a reunion will definitely happen in the next few years. All bands end up reuniting even if its just for a one off, look at Floyd and Zeppelin.

I hope so, I have never seen them live and they are my favourite band. Partly my own stupid fault for missing the chance in 2005, but how was I to know what would happen a year later.

I've been trying to make up for it since seeing BL and The Light as much as I can!

[Missed Freebass......]

El Jarvo wrote: Am I alone in thinking they're best to just leave it now?

Let the Light and Bad Loot carry on doing their thang, but just leave New Order as a happy memory.

I agree with you. But I think, there is a bigger probability to see a reunion of new order than to see you with a hair transplantation. :D

Better off going to see Re: Order...

Snorri xxx

You have all seen New Order before though! Think of poor people like me who still want to see them

I was born too late

everyoneverywhere wrote: You have all seen New Order before though! Think of poor people like me who still want to see them

I was born too late

True, though I'd still recommend Re: Order as a more authentic experience of what a NO gig could/should be like... Especially if they play Turn The Heater On...

Snorri xxx

i'd like to see them reform for one last gig

but on the other hand i enjoyed seeing bad loo more than i enjoyed the later new order gigs

I will meet Hooky next week. Just will ask him about these rumours.

Unfortunately I only saw them once...Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan in 2005. Fourth row, and it was off the hook. Had a chance to see them at the Meadowlands (NJ) in 1993???....I think. But a busines commitment kept me from the show. I reiterate that I know nothing concerning a reunion but I would be my last dollar that they get together gain...soon.

yeah right..

when donkey's fly not going to happen. just pessimistic.

doubt it

[orange]Jack[/orange] wrote: doubt it

That's right, Jack! The Light would have to change their agenda

Looking forward to meeting you next week in Rio and Sao Paulo. Talked with DS last week and we will stay at the same hotels.

Big Mouth Julio wrote:

[orange]Jack[/orange] wrote: doubt it

That's right, Jack! The Light would have to change their agenda

That's what I was thinking

Only joking Jack

Why? They were great, but it's over. Let it be.

El Jarvo wrote:

Snorrimon wrote: Better off going to see Re: Order...

Seconded.

High praise indeed. Cheers.

JRR wrote: I realize that most have given up hope, but wait and see. The rumors will heat up over the summer and by year's end....... Nothing concrete that I know. Just a feeling.

The reunion was a no-brainer. Yes, no Hooky and these were charity events, but a tour is right around the corner. I just hope they come back to USA.

JRR wrote: I realize that most have given up hope, but wait and see. The rumors will heat up over the summer and by year's end....... Nothing concrete that I know. Just a feeling.

The reunion was a no-brainer. Yes, no Hooky and these were charity events, but a tour is right around the corner. I just hope they come back to USA.

Big Mouth Julio wrote: Think New Order will reform with Gillian back for a few gigs later this year

Am I a prophet?

Big Mouth Julio wrote:

Big Mouth Julio wrote: Think New Order will reform with Gillian back for a few gigs later this year

Am I a prophet?

No you're a POSTMAN

I've been telling people for years, bring back Gillian, keep Phil. Too bad about Hooky. Hope they can reconcile.

Just curious, did Barmey make any reference to Gillian being back on stage? While it's great to see the songs performed on YouTube, I don't think it captures as the in-between banter.

I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

NO Regret wrote: Just curious, did Barmey make any reference to Gillian being back on stage? While it's great to see the songs performed on YouTube, I don't think it captures as the in-between banter.

I seem to remember him mentioning them all at the Brussels gig with Gillian getting a big cheer,he also at one stage mocked Phil saying he looked like Jerry Lee Lewis and there was some other banter aswell,overall a very positive vibe from Bernard.

El Jarvo wrote: Am I alone in thinking they're best to just leave it now?

Let the Light and Bad Loot carry on doing their thang, but just leave New Order as a happy memory.

Here Here!!

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

To the point where I actually ended up thinking a good few tracks on the Freebass album would've sounded better WITHOUT his bass...

Snorri xxx

Snorrimon wrote:

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

To the point where I actually ended up thinking a good few tracks on the Freebass album would've sounded better WITHOUT his bass...

Snorri xxx

OK can we agree that this is a totally subjective discussion and a matter of personal taste? Either you miss Hooky's bass or you don't.

Chapman's bass playing just isn't the same though - although I did like how he sounded on Blue Monday at the Paris show

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Snorrimon wrote:

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

To the point where I actually ended up thinking a good few tracks on the Freebass album would've sounded better WITHOUT his bass...

Snorri xxx

OK can we agree that this is a totally subjective discussion and a matter of personal taste? Either you miss Hooky's bass or you don't.

Of course we can... :)

Snorri xxx

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Snorrimon wrote:

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

To the point where I actually ended up thinking a good few tracks on the Freebass album would've sounded better WITHOUT his bass...

Snorri xxx

OK can we agree that this is a totally subjective discussion and a matter of personal taste? Either you miss Hooky's bass or you don't.

Look mate, do you want Mark King to take over on slapping the plank then???

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Snorrimon wrote:

By 'Eck! My Neck! wrote:

Aaron Gerritz wrote:

Chemical wrote: I'm just not convinced. I feel that Hooky was the very soul of the band and, without him, they're less than the sum of their parts. I even feel that something was lost when Gillian retired ten years ago and that's not to belittle Phil for filling her shoes. As Kraftwerk are not the same without Florian, I don't feel New Order are the same with Hooky.

You did a right proper job of verbalizing what Hooky added. Hard as they try, many songs don't sound the same without him.

However, some would argue that it could be a blessing in disguise.

The new bass player will indeed add a slightly different element to the sound, because after all, towards the end, Hooky seemed to be playing the same bassline over and over again on most of the songs. In fact, he was extremely good at recycling his own basslines!!!

:p

To the point where I actually ended up thinking a good few tracks on the Freebass album would've sounded better WITHOUT his bass...

Snorri xxx

OK can we agree that this is a totally subjective discussion and a matter of personal taste? Either you miss Hooky's bass or you don't.

Look mate, do you want Mark King to take over on slapping the plank then???

Actually, I was rather hoping they could trot the chap in front out for a few gigs:

^^

^^

GREAT IDEA!!!

Who is going to start the petition???

New Order touring again?

What genius predicted that?

I mean "which" genius.....hehehe

They need to bring back Hooky

LETS_PLAY_HOOKY wrote: They need to bring back Hooky

He left, and no.

Any news of additional New Order shows in the US --- aside from the Miami gig?

LETS_PLAY_HOOKY wrote: Any news of additional New Order shows in the US --- aside from the Miami gig?

Official news here: http://www.newordernow.net/

No additional North American shows for now.

Burt Burterson wrote:

LETS_PLAY_HOOKY wrote: They need to bring back Hooky

He left, and no.

Oh yes they do.

Jim R wrote:

Burt Burterson wrote:

LETS_PLAY_HOOKY wrote: They need to bring back Hooky

He left, and no.

Oh yes they do.