Stories, Tales, Lies & Exaggerations
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Uffff...Jamiroquai: "No retirement"
Thursday March 01, 2007 02:42 PM - DOTMUSIC
Jay Kay has denied claims that he has quit the music business.
The Jamiroquai star was widely reported to have decided to retire yesterday, after his record deal with SonyBMG expired.
However, these suggestions were today completely denied by both his camp and the star himself, in a statement.
Kay, who released a greatest hits compilation album last year, entitled "High Times", insisted "there's no way I'm quitting the music business."
He explains: "As usual they got it wrong for a cheap headline! All I said was that we're taking a bit of time out to get the studio refurbished and we'll be back making music in a few months time.
"Now I am out of my long contract with SonyBMG we have so many options open to us we're just going to take our time and get it right - it's just getting interesting!"
Jay Kay has denied claims that he has quit the music business.
The Jamiroquai star was widely reported to have decided to retire yesterday, after his record deal with SonyBMG expired.
However, these suggestions were today completely denied by both his camp and the star himself, in a statement.
Kay, who released a greatest hits compilation album last year, entitled "High Times", insisted "there's no way I'm quitting the music business."
He explains: "As usual they got it wrong for a cheap headline! All I said was that we're taking a bit of time out to get the studio refurbished and we'll be back making music in a few months time.
"Now I am out of my long contract with SonyBMG we have so many options open to us we're just going to take our time and get it right - it's just getting interesting!"
Labels: Jamiroquai, Jay Kay, Music
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Latest Minority Report: Jay Kay and his Pursuit of Happiness
Top of the morning greeting by Jorge: "The future is now"
I remember watching Minority Report and wishing for "the day we have that technology!" Almost there.
In another note, the MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY's Crisis & Split Sides show (choreography by Merce Cunningham) uses music by Radiohead and Sigur Rós. And for their show last sunday at Miami, it featured a special appearance by Icelandic ambient rockers Sigur Rós. I bet that was interesting to watch and hear.
This is a sour news for music fans (Jamiroquai is randomly playing at my work as I type this! cruel! cruel!): Jamiroquai Retires:
UNINSPIRED JAY KAY QUITS MUSIC - FOR NOW
JAMIROQUAI frontman JAY KAY is quitting the music business after his recent split with his record company left him feeling uninspired and "bored". The COSMIC GIRL singer was frustrated while working with Sony BMG and has no idea what he wants to do next creatively now he's no longer signed to the label. He says, "I haven't been happy there for a while. I've had some ups and downs but in the end the downs were just too many. When we talked about me leaving, I jumped at the chance. "I might be back if I get my inspiration again, but who knows. I don't know what to do next. "I'm bored. I don't want to go back on the road. We all need a rest to be honest. I don't need the money or the deal." Instead, the 37-year-old plans on settling down with his dream woman and rearing a family. He adds, "All I'm going to do now is fly my helicopter and look for the right lady to have children with. I feel free and I want to find love. "My guitarist has just had a baby girl and made me realise how much I want one. I'm not ready to tie the knot though, because I don't want to lose my house."
*Sigh* Well, he and his band have given us great moments with their music, I find it fair that he dedicates his full time to find happiness. Although you just know that he will be back, such a great musician can't go on too long without jamming=P
I would like to dedicate the following pictures to Laura, who taught me to play Virtual Insanity in piano in exchange of showing her how to make the Jay Kay moves! (shameful confession: we would dance to this in a harmonious choreography.... if only Merce had seen us back then=P)
Now imagine Pablo Francisco imitating the 'voice' from movie trailers "And now.... from the director of Trainspotting and 28 days later....they knew too much... we knewww to much"
I remember watching Minority Report and wishing for "the day we have that technology!" Almost there.
In another note, the MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY's Crisis & Split Sides show (choreography by Merce Cunningham) uses music by Radiohead and Sigur Rós. And for their show last sunday at Miami, it featured a special appearance by Icelandic ambient rockers Sigur Rós. I bet that was interesting to watch and hear.
This is a sour news for music fans (Jamiroquai is randomly playing at my work as I type this! cruel! cruel!): Jamiroquai Retires:
UNINSPIRED JAY KAY QUITS MUSIC - FOR NOW
JAMIROQUAI frontman JAY KAY is quitting the music business after his recent split with his record company left him feeling uninspired and "bored". The COSMIC GIRL singer was frustrated while working with Sony BMG and has no idea what he wants to do next creatively now he's no longer signed to the label. He says, "I haven't been happy there for a while. I've had some ups and downs but in the end the downs were just too many. When we talked about me leaving, I jumped at the chance. "I might be back if I get my inspiration again, but who knows. I don't know what to do next. "I'm bored. I don't want to go back on the road. We all need a rest to be honest. I don't need the money or the deal." Instead, the 37-year-old plans on settling down with his dream woman and rearing a family. He adds, "All I'm going to do now is fly my helicopter and look for the right lady to have children with. I feel free and I want to find love. "My guitarist has just had a baby girl and made me realise how much I want one. I'm not ready to tie the knot though, because I don't want to lose my house."
*Sigh* Well, he and his band have given us great moments with their music, I find it fair that he dedicates his full time to find happiness. Although you just know that he will be back, such a great musician can't go on too long without jamming=P
I would like to dedicate the following pictures to Laura, who taught me to play Virtual Insanity in piano in exchange of showing her how to make the Jay Kay moves! (shameful confession: we would dance to this in a harmonious choreography.... if only Merce had seen us back then=P)
Now imagine Pablo Francisco imitating the 'voice' from movie trailers "And now.... from the director of Trainspotting and 28 days later....they knew too much... we knewww to much"
Labels: Danny Boyle, Jamiroquai, Jay Kay, Movie, Sigur Ros, Sunshine, Technology
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Le concert est commencé, silence S V P
Do you believe in second chances?
The Stills' "Logic Will Break Your Heart"= love-at-first-listen.
The Stills' "Without Feathers" = disappointment-at-first-second-third-and so on-'06 listens.
Maybe I didn't like The Stills's second album right away because I really enjoyed the over-the-top drama of "Still in Love Song", agreed that "Changes are no Good" or because "Lola Stars and Stripes" made me want to grab a M16.
Their sound shifted from Interpolesque to Strokesque (not that it is a bad thing, both are safe grounds), but I kept wanting more of their old sound, more Fletcher than Hamelin, hence when I heard the whats-up-with-all-the-(previouslynonexistent)-brass "Without Feathers" almost a year ago, I mentally discarded it and moved on to other albums. Here I find myself, into 2007, clapping, smiling and dancing to some tunes on this CD, and ok with more exdrummer-nowsingerHamelin than Fletcher. To mention a couple of examples, suddenly I dig "Halo the Harpoon" with its Chopin-like melody, and swing to "Baby Blues" that features the sweet Emily Haines. "Destroyer" is fun with its epic horn section (btw, check out Ultima Bengala's new track "Amigo", with horn section too!).
In short, the Stills doesn't look so bad without feathers after all! I have hopes for this line-up.
I was going to put up the "Destroyer" video here for your easier viewing, but STILL the STILL's best video is the one for the "STILL in Love Song" (all puns intented=P) Enjoy the creepy(faces) + cool(strings) slow motion.
Now, Do you believe in third chances? (Lame way to link "second chances" and "threesomes").
Check out Jamiroquai's excellent threesome-theme song. It is one of the two new songs featured in "High Times: Singles 1992-2006" collection (the great "Runaway" being the other).
something she's keeping from me,
I'm not dumb
I don't give a damn: three's not a crowd
I'm a man, I'm a man. She likes boys, she likes girls.
Click to listen (right click or something to download it) from here.
(I think Jay Kay would agree with this sharing, since he is so pissed at his record label, and argued that the next album will be put up on the net for $5).
(I can't believe I'm still talking about the Stills!...desborde):
Here's a funny quote from Tim Fletcher:
I’ve always had a problem sizing myself up and feeling at par with my peers—as a teenager I was anxious, panicky and depressive. I had a hard time processing my impressions of everyone around me, and the realm of women was certainly out of the question. (in an article for Maisonneuve, September 2005)
I find it quite funny how he says "and the realm of woman was CERTAINLY out of the question".
The Stills' "Logic Will Break Your Heart"= love-at-first-listen.
The Stills' "Without Feathers" = disappointment-at-first-second-third-and so on-'06 listens.
Maybe I didn't like The Stills's second album right away because I really enjoyed the over-the-top drama of "Still in Love Song", agreed that "Changes are no Good" or because "Lola Stars and Stripes" made me want to grab a M16.
Their sound shifted from Interpolesque to Strokesque (not that it is a bad thing, both are safe grounds), but I kept wanting more of their old sound, more Fletcher than Hamelin, hence when I heard the whats-up-with-all-the-(previouslynonexistent)-brass "Without Feathers" almost a year ago, I mentally discarded it and moved on to other albums. Here I find myself, into 2007, clapping, smiling and dancing to some tunes on this CD, and ok with more exdrummer-nowsingerHamelin than Fletcher. To mention a couple of examples, suddenly I dig "Halo the Harpoon" with its Chopin-like melody, and swing to "Baby Blues" that features the sweet Emily Haines. "Destroyer" is fun with its epic horn section (btw, check out Ultima Bengala's new track "Amigo", with horn section too!).
In short, the Stills doesn't look so bad without feathers after all! I have hopes for this line-up.
I was going to put up the "Destroyer" video here for your easier viewing, but STILL the STILL's best video is the one for the "STILL in Love Song" (all puns intented=P) Enjoy the creepy(faces) + cool(strings) slow motion.
Now, Do you believe in third chances? (Lame way to link "second chances" and "threesomes").
Check out Jamiroquai's excellent threesome-theme song. It is one of the two new songs featured in "High Times: Singles 1992-2006" collection (the great "Runaway" being the other).
something she's keeping from me,
I'm not dumb
I don't give a damn: three's not a crowd
I'm a man, I'm a man. She likes boys, she likes girls.
Click to listen (right click or something to download it) from here.
(I think Jay Kay would agree with this sharing, since he is so pissed at his record label, and argued that the next album will be put up on the net for $5).
(I can't believe I'm still talking about the Stills!...desborde):
Here's a funny quote from Tim Fletcher:
I’ve always had a problem sizing myself up and feeling at par with my peers—as a teenager I was anxious, panicky and depressive. I had a hard time processing my impressions of everyone around me, and the realm of women was certainly out of the question. (in an article for Maisonneuve, September 2005)
I find it quite funny how he says "and the realm of woman was CERTAINLY out of the question".
Labels: Dave Hamelin, Jamiroquai, Maisonneuve, Music, The Stills, Tim Fletcher, Ultima Bengala
Friday, February 16, 2007
The Young and Modern Abbey Road leads to Casa de Teatro
I have three things to share with you today:
ONE: A GREAT IDEA
I rather not share my opinion about this effort by UK's Channel 4 & Co. (I'm gonna look like aMichael-Jackson's-Dangerous-Tour front-rower-fan)
So, straight up: Live from Abbey Road in a nutshell:
Each artist/band performs (without TV, presenter or audience) 3 tracks, linked together with intimate interviews.
Season 1
Show One (Paul Simon / Corinne Bailey Rae / Primal Scream)
Show Two (Kasabian / Josh Groban / The Good, The Bad and the Queen)
Show Three (Jamiroquai / Goo Goo Dolls / Damien Rice)
Show Four (Dr. John / LeAnn Rimes / Massive Attack)
Show Five (The Feeling / Gnarls Barkley / The Killers)
Show Six (Snow Patrol / Madeleine Peyroux / Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Show Seven (The Kooks / Wynton Marsalis / Muse)
Show Eight (Amos Lee / Randy Crawford & Joe Sample / David Gilmour)
Show Nine (Ray LaMontagne / The Zutons / Shawn Colvin / Nerina Pallot)
Show Ten (Craig David / James Morrison / Dave Matthews)
Show Eleven (John Mayer / Norah Jones / Richard Ashcroft)
Show (Why I am typing the numbers) 12 (Gipsy Kings / Natasha Bedingfield / Iron Maiden)
Every time I watched a video I went: "oh he looks like..." CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW
(Just in case, Gilmour/Frusciante didn't perform together... )
In other Jamiroquai news, my friend Alberti linked me to this sad sad news, and I was mentally linked to the sad sad news that on January 30th, Luger, JK's German Shepherd was put to sleep (he was suffering from Motor Neurone disease). I had a pic with JK for a Calendar (animal charity I think) with Luger and Colt, but I cant find it =(.
Here's JK promoting Jamiroquai's new greatest hits album/dvd High Times: Singles 1992-2006 himself.
TWO: YAY!!!!!!!! MORE SILVERCHAIR
There must be a planet somewhere, where you turn up your radio and get 4 to 7 Silverchair songs while you randomly scan the stations. Seriously, what these guys do with sound is mesmerizing...
Good news for us fans: new album Young Modern out this March (AU release)
While Johns declares Silverchair would much rather "be great than big," he acknowledges that with "Young Modern" he wants to reclaim the success the band enjoyed in the U.S. 10 years ago. "I'd like to not just be known for the band that has the frog on the cover," he laughs. "LA Times"
TRES: ROCK DOMINICANO
Mañana en Casa de Teatro Nelson García presenta su producción Otra Bestia / Paola Moreno como invitada especial. DO NOT MISS IT! Its bound to be great, have you heard "Eléctrico"?
Ultima Bengala lanza oficialmente Amigo: el primer corte de su producción Volumen y Repetición.
ONE: A GREAT IDEA
I rather not share my opinion about this effort by UK's Channel 4 & Co. (I'm gonna look like aMichael-Jackson's-Dangerous-Tour front-rower-fan)
So, straight up: Live from Abbey Road in a nutshell:
Each artist/band performs (without TV, presenter or audience) 3 tracks, linked together with intimate interviews.
Season 1
Show One (Paul Simon / Corinne Bailey Rae / Primal Scream)
Show Two (Kasabian / Josh Groban / The Good, The Bad and the Queen)
Show Three (Jamiroquai / Goo Goo Dolls / Damien Rice)
Show Four (Dr. John / LeAnn Rimes / Massive Attack)
Show Five (The Feeling / Gnarls Barkley / The Killers)
Show Six (Snow Patrol / Madeleine Peyroux / Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Show Seven (The Kooks / Wynton Marsalis / Muse)
Show Eight (Amos Lee / Randy Crawford & Joe Sample / David Gilmour)
Show Nine (Ray LaMontagne / The Zutons / Shawn Colvin / Nerina Pallot)
Show Ten (Craig David / James Morrison / Dave Matthews)
Show Eleven (John Mayer / Norah Jones / Richard Ashcroft)
Show (Why I am typing the numbers) 12 (Gipsy Kings / Natasha Bedingfield / Iron Maiden)
Every time I watched a video I went: "oh he looks like..." CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW
(Just in case, Gilmour/Frusciante didn't perform together... )
In other Jamiroquai news, my friend Alberti linked me to this sad sad news, and I was mentally linked to the sad sad news that on January 30th, Luger, JK's German Shepherd was put to sleep (he was suffering from Motor Neurone disease). I had a pic with JK for a Calendar (animal charity I think) with Luger and Colt, but I cant find it =(.
Here's JK promoting Jamiroquai's new greatest hits album/dvd High Times: Singles 1992-2006 himself.
TWO: YAY!!!!!!!! MORE SILVERCHAIR
There must be a planet somewhere, where you turn up your radio and get 4 to 7 Silverchair songs while you randomly scan the stations. Seriously, what these guys do with sound is mesmerizing...
Good news for us fans: new album Young Modern out this March (AU release)
While Johns declares Silverchair would much rather "be great than big," he acknowledges that with "Young Modern" he wants to reclaim the success the band enjoyed in the U.S. 10 years ago. "I'd like to not just be known for the band that has the frog on the cover," he laughs. "LA Times"
TRES: ROCK DOMINICANO
Mañana en Casa de Teatro Nelson García presenta su producción Otra Bestia / Paola Moreno como invitada especial. DO NOT MISS IT! Its bound to be great, have you heard "Eléctrico"?
Ultima Bengala lanza oficialmente Amigo: el primer corte de su producción Volumen y Repetición.
Labels: Jamiroquai, Music, Nelson Poket, Ultima Bengala
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