A Tribute to New Order 02 / 03.....FAO Francois. — Forum Archive

7 Jan 2003, 14:14

Finally got round to writing the review Francois, here it is, and I do apologise if I offend any of the artistes, it's not meant to sound that way.....I wish I was talented enough to do a "Cover". Well done to all involved......a free copy when it's released would be great:D

1 Ceremony / EVENTIDE Superb sound, guitars do the original justice, definitely a highlight of the album, could maybe have done with the heavier sounding drums on this track, it would have enhanced the quality...great effort.

2 Temptation / ANTHONY STRETCH This version sounds so strange to me, as it's basically accoustic, and after all the years of hearing the NO version, it's different to say the least! Again, superb guitar playing on this, but I would have loved to have heard some percussion on this track, sung beautifully and again another highlight of the album.

3 Age Of Consent / KII NOO What can I say? I have already reviewed this on NOOL, I fuckin love this, and it sounds very proffesional, the music and the singing are great, if I was to be ultra critical, I'd have to say the guitars and keyboards should have been louder, but for me this is the song of the album.

4 Your Silent Face / FOR THE CHOSEN FEW Too long an intro for me, and I'm not too keen on the drum machine and keyboards at the start.....far too much like pan pipes! having said that, once the keyboard picks up into the lyric accompaniement the song picks up tremendously, it's far too mellow for me, again, if the sound was pumped up a bit, I'd definitely think it would be a great idea.

5 Blue Monday / SO HAPPY Female singer on BM, now there's a refreshing change, accoustic is good, but I'd like this song better if it lost some of the sound affects in the background. Upbeat in middle of the soung when the drums come in, again, a nice try.

6 Lonesome Tonight / UNE VIE AUSTERE Don't ask me why, but this song has grown on me a lot over the last couple of months, once I got past the accent of the singer, it's really good.

7 The Perfect Kiss short Instru / SHED I'd love to hear the full version, it's clear there has been a lot of time spent on getting the sound right.....give me this with lyrics please.

8 Shellshock / THE RAMS Fuckin love the piano on this, fanfookintastic, great singing as well, but I'd like to have heard this without the harmony, the uptempo bit towards the end is very poor, I'd rather have heard just the singer and piano.....it may well have been my favourite on the album, if the parts I've just mentioned were missing.

9 True Faith / AIRBAG I like this as well, slow start, then BANG into the chorus.

10 1963 / MAGNOLIA Again, you have to get past the foreign accent, but when you do this song just grabs yer attention, lovely music on this.

11 Round & Round / FEELINGS OF NOWHERE The first dance track, but it sounds a wee bit close to Depeche Mode, very good though.

12 Brutal / UNWISE Love this one, I have a feeling it's a live recording, because the sound is terrible, It sounds very promising, I'd love to hear a studio version of this.

13 Crystal / THE PURPLE LORDS OF THE SONIC CHURCH Love the name, not too keen on this, sounds a bit JAMC for me, but if the song was sped up, I dare say I'd like it a lot more.

14 Rock The Shack / AIRBOX Cut the intro guys, the rest of the song's good.

Hopefully I haven't offended anyone, this was the vote from The Scottish Jury.

I do believe Rocket Mick has this, so it's turn for his review....

7 Jan 2003, 14:48

Yes i have this but still to play it SEVERAL more times before commenting so that i can give this a fair and true reflection of my feelings.Thanks to ALL of the artists that have made the effort though.Well done. :nod:

7 Jan 2003, 14:53

Bung us a copy eh guys - sounds enthralling !

7 Jan 2003, 16:37

Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes Bung us a copy eh guys - sounds enthralling !

Yes just send me your addy please.

7 Jan 2003, 17:12

Originally posted by Rocket Mick > Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes> Bung us a copy eh guys - sounds enthralling !

Yes just send me your addy please. Finished the recording BENNY so will post it in the morning.Just listening to your copy and ALL seems well.I might aswell do you a SCAN of the cover too cos i owe you BIG time for that glorious TATTON COMMUNITY CENTRE .You are indeed a STAR!. Cheers Rocket Mick

7 Jan 2003, 18:52

BTW Shug.. the singer on Lonesome Tonight is.... Buster Klumpy!!!

8 Jan 2003, 08:35

Originally posted by Spotnick BTW Shug.. the singer on Lonesome Tonight is.... Buster Klumpy!!!

:lol:

Seriously? Thank fuck I wasnae too hard on him then, my mate Malky came round last night, and I played the CD again, he is not a massive fan, but because of me he's heard most of the songs a good few times, he thought the CD was great. It's just weird the first few times you listen to the songs being sung in a totally different accent.

I'm waiting for Francois to get in touch, to see if this will be released. And when you do get here Francois, there'll be a video on the way after my birthday celebrations next weekend

8 Jan 2003, 10:30

Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes Bung us a copy eh guys - sounds enthralling !

Me too!

8 Jan 2003, 12:04

Originally posted by 404 error > Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes> Bung us a copy eh guys - sounds enthralling !

Me too!

I will have to get permission of SHUGZV but send us your ADDY anyway just in case!:D

8 Jan 2003, 12:30

Permission granted......but on the condition, that whoever is sent this demo album, they have to put a review of it on here. That was Francois previous intentions, but I haven't got a CDR. He wanted input on what New Order fans thought of it.

8 Jan 2003, 12:59

I had a CDR 2 months ago, I sent him my review, but I sure don't want to "ruin" his project, hence if it's available here, nobody will buy it ;)

But there are some good cover on it, it's just at the demo stage, so the sources are not all proper yet.

I'll be pleased to promote it when it will be ready, hence there is two onliners covers on this. I told him to get it touch with Fred West and the Martian to get THEIR covers as well if they are bearable :lol:

BTW Shug, why is this in the off topic forum? I know you moderate it, but.. it's ON TOPIC :D Don't forget to move and tell the author of the threads when they are on topic ;) (I will automate an email eventualy)

8 Jan 2003, 13:18

Message received, I'll use my moderating powers to put it in Digital Republic I didn't want everyone bombarding us with requests for copies for the reasons you mentioned above, but I'm sure a few copies will be ok, that way Francois will have more feedback.

8 Jan 2003, 13:56

If anyone wants to send me stuff which i can listen to and then sell for food i would be most pleased. :nod:

8 Jan 2003, 14:04

Originally posted by Major Tarantino If anyone wants to send me stuff which i can listen to and then sell for food i would be most pleased.

fuckin students :nonono:

8 Jan 2003, 14:23

:lol:

8 Jan 2003, 14:40

Originally posted by Major Tarantino If anyone wants to send me stuff which i can listen to and then sell for food i would be most pleased.

I don't GIVE to CHILDREN IN NEED so NO CHANCE MAJOR T!:D

8 Jan 2003, 15:11

:clap:

8 Jan 2003, 15:32

Originally posted by Spotnick I'll be pleased to promote it when it will be ready, hence there is two onliners covers on this. I told him to get it touch with Fred West and the Martian to get THEIR covers as well if they are bearable

You'll be able to judge for yourself how bearable the FW/Martian collaborations were when you receive your little CD bundle soon !

8 Jan 2003, 16:07

Wow. Thanks for the review Shug and Mick too -whenever it will come- (et merci a toi aussi Nicolas mais je te l'ai deja ecrit, non?). Just came back from work and I was really surprised to see my name on one thread. The thing, to tell u the truth, is i did not expect u to post your review on NOOL. I thought u would just send an email to tell me what u think about it... Ahem. But it's really cool. Thanks heaps lot for the review.

8 Jan 2003, 17:05

I'd love a copy too, and yes, I'd review it. :nod:

Thanks guys.

:beer:

8 Jan 2003, 18:38

hmmm...write a review in exchange for a free Cd....hmmm...hell, If shuglet can do it, I'm sure that I could get off my arse and do the same thing!!!!

8 Jan 2003, 20:01

Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes > Originally posted by Spotnick> > > I'll be pleased to promote it when it will be ready, hence there is two onliners covers on this. I told him to get it touch with Fred West and the Martian to get THEIR covers as well if they are bearable

You'll be able to judge for yourself how bearable the FW/Martian collaborations were when you receive your little CD bundle soon !

I was surprised at how much your version of Digital was good (was it really Digital -- can't remember for sure). That could certainly be put on a cover compilation like that one, studio or live.

Think about it !

9 Jan 2003, 04:15

Originally posted by Warm Hands, Cold Heart > Originally posted by Benny's Cobweb Eyes> > > > Originally posted by Spotnick> > > > > > I'll be pleased to promote it when it will be ready, hence there is two onliners covers on this. I told him to get it touch with Fred West and the Martian to get THEIR covers as well if they are bearable >

You'll be able to judge for yourself how bearable the FW/Martian collaborations were when you receive your little CD bundle soon !

I was surprised at how much your version of Digital was good (was it really Digital -- can't remember for sure). That could certainly be put on a cover compilation like that one, studio or live.

Think about it !

Truth was FW, Marty and Jim Reilly. Thieves Like Us, Day of the Lords and Warsaw were FW, Perfect Kiss was Marty, FW, Jimbo, Liv, Major and Jugga from Fat Shaft.

You may have only heard Day of the Lords, which would certainly need some post-production before ever seeing the light of day !!

9 Jan 2003, 07:04

I've always been HIGHLY sceptical of cover versions but im intrigued to say the least at this offering :)

Still i spect i'll hear it next week when i come up and terrorise Corby and Mancland ;)

9 Jan 2003, 08:14

Originally posted by francois-marc loze Wow. Thanks for the review Shug and Mick too -whenever it will come- (et merci a toi aussi Nicolas mais je te l'ai deja ecrit, non?). Just came back from work and I was really surprised to see my name on one thread. The thing, to tell u the truth, is i did not expect u to post your review on NOOL. I thought u would just send an email to tell me what u think about it... Ahem. But it's really cool. Thanks heaps lot for the review.

There are some great tracks on this CD.Can i send a copy to CHRIS NASH cos i am sure he too will give it a PROPER review?Well done to all the bands involved and my review will be posted soon. Regards ROCKET MICK

9 Jan 2003, 08:15

Originally posted by Chris Nash I'd love a copy too, and yes, I'd review it. Thanks guys.

see my request to the OWNER CHRIS.Hope you are well and if ok i will send you a copy and artwork too which is GREAT! :nod: Rocket Mick....NOOL's burner.:D

9 Jan 2003, 08:38

Originally posted by francois-marc&nbsploze Wow. Thanks for the review Shug and Mick too -whenever it will come- (et merci a toi aussi Nicolas mais je te l'ai deja ecrit, non?). Just came back from work and I was really surprised to see my name on one thread. The thing, to tell u the truth, is i did not expect u to post your review on NOOL. I thought u would just send an email to tell me what u think about it... Ahem. But it's really cool. Thanks heaps lot for the review.

Nae bother Francois, I was gonna send it by e-mail, but I liked it that much, I decided to put it on here, hope I haven't got anyone into any trouble, as I've already said, there will be a video on the way very soon, as a thank you. Keep in touch and let me know what the plans for release etc.. are :beer: And Brasco, we'll play it when we get back from the pub next friday :beer: I'll phone you later.

9 Jan 2003, 09:04

Originally posted by DoN I've always been HIGHLY sceptical of cover versions but im intrigued to say the least at this offering :)Still i spect i'll hear it next week when i come up and terrorise Corby and Mancland ;)

I've decided I rather like cover versions in principle. Even when they're bad they can be interesting or amusing. e.g. the Ceremony cover on one of the older tribute albums that sounds like Michael Gyra of the Swans jamming with Swiss euro-disco types Yello. As long as you don't think about what a travesty of the original it is its quite funny.

9 Jan 2003, 15:57

Originally posted by ShugZV©
> Originally posted by francois-marc loze> Wow. Thanks for the review Shug and Mick too -whenever it will come- (et merci a toi aussi Nicolas mais je te l'ai deja ecrit, non?). Just came back from work and I was really surprised to see my name on one thread. The thing, to tell u the truth, is i did not expect u to post your review on NOOL. I thought u would just send an email to tell me what u think about it... Ahem. But it's really cool. Thanks heaps lot for the review.

Nae bother Francois, I was gonna send it by e-mail, but I liked it that much, I decided to put it on here, hope I haven't got anyone into any trouble, as I've already said, there will be a video on the way very soon, as a thank you. Keep in touch and let me know what the plans for release etc.. are :beer: And Brasco, we'll play it when we get back from the pub next friday :beer: I'll phone you later. No worries Shug ;) . I am actually really glad and relieved Mick and you liked it! :D I am not against the fact you and Mick burn it and send it to other people cos after all it is only a CD of demos (except from the Brendan's track) and it is very interesting to get feedbacks from all of u NOOLINERS... Just please. If ever this project comes finally through (does it make sense?) and there is a definitive CD, promise me you wont burn it ! :deal:

9 Jan 2003, 17:28

I wouldn't mind hearing it, but it is unlikely it would impress me enough to buy it. I usually dislike covers.