Introduce Yerselves

I've been posting on and off here for a few months and I thought it was about time I said hello properly. You all seem wonderful people and bloody hell, it's an astounding site! I thought I knew all there is to know about New Order until I came here. Maybe there's a similar thread lost on the mud of the NOOL sea bed, but why not do it again - who the heck ARE you all? I'll go first...

I'm DC, aged 42 (yes, yes - an old bastard). I was into JD back in the day, saw them lots of times, got to know the band a bit etc etc. Have loved NO since the first tentative steps and whilst there's a ton of other music that I love equally as much, I always come back to NO and the mighty Factory Recds. I live and work in London now, having moved down here from the bleak Northern wastes at 18 to go to Uni. I play Keybds and guitar in 2 bands - see other forum for gig plugs! Finally, one of the following three facts about me is untrue a) I used to write for the NME b)I briefly played in a Factory Recds band and c) I am in 24HPP.

Tell me about YOU!!

Hola DC. I am the Chunkster. Aged 31 years in an oak barrel cask, single malted...currently residing in sunny California, after 7 years in Japan and 3 years in Hawaii. Been a NO/JD fan forever it seems...since 82-83. Been attacking this site way back since it was called TEMPTATION. Oi!! Has it really been that long!!

My name is Major T

Been on here for a bloody long time

23 years old, going on 50

"Hello, everyone. My name is Dave and I'm an alcoholic."

Now that I've "shared," I can safely say that I'm a 21-years-young university student living in rainy Bellingham, WA (about 100 miles north of Seattle), majoring in English-Creative Writing, and currently working a "soul-destroying" summer job that I hate (in fact, I'm at home right now because they told me to take an extra long lunch since I fucked up one too many times earlier :D ). I watch an ungodly amount of films in my spare time and I also write plays/fiction/short movies (which I occasionally work up the effort to film) in addition to reading some and making a little music when the idea strikes me (I may be playing a concert of all-NO/JD covers in September, will keep posted!). Oh, and I also like The Cure--so now the whole lot of you can ostracize me further. By the way, I'm a reformed punk rocker, so there's that against me also. I've never seen New Order, but I should've seen them in Vancouver back in 2001, instead opting not to since I'd already blown my financial wad going across state to see Depeche Mode (I know, I know ) at the Gorge (which is where the Order played about 5 days later). If only I'd known how seldom they toured the U.S., I would've gone. Anyway, I'm probably slightly bigger into Joy Division than New Order, but not much chance of a reunion tour there! Not much else to say at present.

My Mother taught me not to talk to strangers.

"My name is not important, it's a signal, a sign; it means I'm doing what I do because I do it all the time."

But, I do have a name. My name's Jesse, I'm 20, you're probably a foot taller than I am, and I'm also a Cure fan. Indeed, as you can see by my avatars, I'm obsessed with Simon Gallup, somewhat. I'm doing something in college, something pertaining to the English language, but I've probably unwittingly given up my soul to NOOL.

If you don't know me by now.....

Aged 37, and vocalist/lead guitarist for the band Digital. Currently writing songs for another project as well.

Veteran of far too many atrocity exhibitions stretching back 25 years from the wintriest of gardens to the Stretford End. Have inordinately large collection of live recordings and a very sad in-depth knowledge of what they played where and when. Slowly trying to forget this. Will be on TV in September, more details nearer the date !

Hello,

My name is Benoît, but I can call you Betty and Betty if you call me you can call me Ben.

I'm dirty-too years old. Married. One child (a 6 months old boy, hopefully a future Order fan). I've been a fan of the Order since 1989-1990, although I already liked to dance on their songs during my very first nights in clubs in the summer 1987, without knowing who they were or even the titles of these songs. It's only later that I discovered they were all from Substance: BM, BLT, TF...

It was not before 2001 and the Get Ready tour that I got the opportunity to see them on stage. I saw them twice in Paris. The first time, at the Olympia, was great. The audience started to dance from the very first note they played. The second time, at the Zenith, was crap. No vibes, the audience remained seated as if they were at the opera, the sound was terrible...

Hopefully they will tour again after the release of their new album, in 8 years.

Amazing how people see the same gig different ways. The Zenith was my 50th New Order gig, and one of the top ten I'd say. The sound improved greatly after Crystal. While it wasn't as manic down the front as a UK gig would be, it was still a pretty good atmosphere, and they were enjoying themselves, which always helps.

Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63 If you don't know me by now.....

Mick Hucknall ?

Originally posted by Casey Ryback > Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63> If you don't know me by now.....

Mick Hucknall ?

I may be a cunt but I'm not a ginger one !

Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63 > Originally posted by Casey Ryback> > > > Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63> > If you don't know me by now.....>

Mick Hucknall ?

I may be a cunt but I'm not a ginger one !

Originally posted by Detweiler 3.63 Amazing how people see the same gig different ways. The Zenith was my 50th New Order gig, and one of the top ten I'd say. The sound improved greatly after Crystal. While it wasn't as manic down the front as a UK gig would be, it was still a pretty good atmosphere, and they were enjoying themselves, which always helps.

The fact that I was seated very far from the stage could explain my impression. There, everything sounded metallic and hollow, and much saturated too. I was unable to understand Barney singing and, worse, it often took much time to recognise the songs they played because of the distorsion. On the contrary, at the Olympia, I was at the balcony just above the stage. It was a very good location for both watching and listening pleasure.

I guess it's all down to position in the venue, which would indicate that they didn't have the right PA for the venue, or the venue's PA isn't any good. Where we were (front right, just inside the main bank of PA speakers), the sound was very clear after the first song, though there was a loose bass rumble at times. The CD Alex recorded of the show picks this up at times. The only place to stand at a gig really if you want to hear the songs clearly in centre-stage and about halfway back. People have this unfortunate habit of absorbing sound !

Funny how over the years they've been like this, one good one and one bad one in the same venue on consecutive nights, mixed performances on a mini-tour. Thinking back to the summer 86 series of dates - Newcastle was shite, as was Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee were great. Then a great Birmingham and Malvern followed by a shite Town & Country and Albert Hall. Even the same crowds on successive nights will produce different results...

Then a great Birmingham and Malvern followed by a shite Town & Country and Albert Hall. Even the same crowds on successive nights will produce different results... ___________________________________________________________

Oh come on Tim the Town & Country was a great gig ...really enjoyed it and the beer.. christ i sufferd the next day,then did it all again at the Albert Hall. ___________________________________________________________ www.thieveslikeus.co.uk

erm...this thread's mutating? Some intros?

Originally posted by Hooky's Six String Bass ___________________________________________________________Oh come on Tim the Town & Country was a great gig ...really enjoyed it and the beer.. christ i sufferd the next day,then did it all again at the Albert Hall.___________________________________________________________www.thieveslikeus.co.uk

I really didn't take to it at all. Mind you, it was my first day at University and I had travelled a long way to get there, and it was my third consecutive night with it following two cracking shows. Mind you, it was a lot better than the Albert Hall !

Originally posted by Al Jarvis Thought the first Olympia gig was amazing. One of the best of that year. Promised the ex-Mrs I'd stop with her for the set but as soon as they came on the whole place just went off. Didn't expect it at all. Spent the whole gig jumping around in me big leather, which weighs about 6st on its own! Compact venue, big crush down front, could almost touch the band (Hooky did take me flag off me at one point!). Few punches thrown, bit of aggro in the crowd. Luvverly. Lots of English out for this one too. Like, LOTS of English. Think someone was running a coach trip over? Expected a helluva lot from the second night after the first, but it was sh1te by comparison - chalk & cheese, just no atmos - and I wandered off outside during 60mph for a beer then stopped at the back with the girls for the close of the gig. Funny how two nights could be so different.Zenith date sneaks in somewhere between these two.

I was there at the first Olympia night. You're not the first to tell me that the second night was not as good. I'm happy I made the right choice.

Originally posted by DC erm...this thread's mutating? Some intros?

Sorry

hola como estas? my name is i'm a complete twat! my real name is steve a 32 yr old new order freak from up in the north of england. been into new order since 86/87 still like them,always will. i've only managed to see them once so far (due to work commitments,hangs head in shame!),i saw them in cologne 2001 at the rw gig.the bird went for rw,i went for the order!really enjoyed it too,far better than the krauts did! really enjoyed barney taking the piss out of them,asking if they liked "marching" bands and stuff like that .

thats all i'm saying cos am an escaped mental patient,the authorities are'nt on to me yet bit they soon will be. just thought i'd let you know who i was cos the rest of this thread is getting a bit boring. i'm not jack nicholson in the shining or anything like that i'm just a dead soul,more like jack nicholson in cuckoos nest or a bid like howling mad murdoch from the a team.or doctor jeckyl and mr hyde,or that american psycho geezer.arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Hullo

Im C and ive liked new order since i worked in a shit mainstream video rental/cd sales shop, in 2001, so the year was 2001, and as a result, GETREADY was on the system (other songs were : groove armada and the classic chillout album ) started listenin back through the best of, then republic, then substance, and eventually technique - my favourite. I like this site cause its informative (NO wise anyway) and more varied than the local leftist bitter-boards me and my friends frequent.

I like Peter Saville more than New Order, but was pleasantly surprised when i eventually listened to technique rather than just looked at it. i love 8vo and central station too.

Im studying mechanical engineering in , and desperately seeking a way out of life on the production line, but hope to qualify soon. i used to do a spot of rowing, and am training to return to it, i also like cycling ,but cant fix my racer. Im unemployed for the summer cause i diddnt expect to get my exams, but did, and then ceased to get up before midday, so i sketch the rest of the day,attempt to get an architectural portfolio together, and stay up late learning HTML/CSS, and photoshop, checking spam and posting here, usually 0nce a day ish - i usually come here when online.

I like BBC4tv a lot too

and im into my anarcho-socialism. Ive help set up various leftist groups in and outside campus, and then seen others around pervert themselves in the persuit of shitty positions and a carreer in politics.

i hate dublin - espically the night life - generally only heading to 1 club a week, cause theres only 2 decent clubnights in dublin, both once a fortnight.

i like non hollywood films, and generally get to the film institute of ireland once a week, although i sometimes go to the multiplex for social reasons (all my friends hate the FII)

I was into situationism before i found factory , and like hearing Fac Facts on the mailing list. A real advantage of being politically active in college is that you get to hear about the likes of debord, and others not oft discussed in "dynamics and control systems" lectures.

I hope to get the hell out of ireland in 2 years time. a necessary dream. im not sure where to, but am sure what to. nice to hear all your stories.

its also an ambition to see New Order live a few times, and get in at least one great and one crap gig.

Thats about it.

Hey! My name's Shelley, I'm a full-time music lover, I live in Northern Ireland and I've been a fan of NO for the last four years.

Originally posted by Clockwork C ...I was into situationism before i found factory , and like hearing Fac Facts on the mailing list. A real advantage of being politically active in college is that you get to hear about the likes of debord, and others not oft discussed in "dynamics and control systems" lectures.

Hey, I'm an electrical engineer, specialised in system modelling and control. I'm happy to see that I'm not the only NO fan in this case. Cheers mate!

By the way, I'm currently finishing the writing of a book on this subject. It should be published next year by Springer Verlag. I'd be very grateful if you buy a copy. :D

I am Ian, 21, I am a computing student (please don't hold that against me :p). I can be seen in the clubs around Manchester and annoying Hooky.

I am a big Joy Division, New Order, Smiths and Morrisey fan.

Drew C. here, 32 years young. Lifelong Chicagoan except for a 4.5-year detour in Colorado Springs, CO for college.

I like me the old-skool Indie Rock - some favorite bands for me include Sebadoh, Naked Raygun, Red House Painters, Smiths, Bob Mould/Husker Du, R.E.M., Low, any/all Steve Albini-related acts (now how's that for a possible producer for New Order?!?), most shoegaze bands, etc.

Discovered New Order in '86 when a friend lent me Low-Life (Brotherhood wasn't out yet). Been hooked ever since. Discovered JD independently a year or so later, when JD-Substance came out and it was recommended to me by another friend. It was only sometime after that I discovered, on my own, they were the same band basically.

Saw the Order only once, in '93 at their Chicago date (erm, really Tinley Park, a southern suburb). Wish I could have seen 'em before the '90s!

The wife only likes the NO hits unfortunately - was just playing '84 Studio 7, Barcelona in the car for her the other day and she wanted to know what that crap 80s stuff was I was listening to! Oh well, she can keep her Sloan and other power pop. At least I got her to accept having "Ceremony" on our wedding music compilation played at the reception!

Drew