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Post by Tin on Sept 8, 2010 22:13:10 GMT -5
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Post by Tin on Sept 8, 2010 22:15:39 GMT -5
Another song title: "All You Need Is Now"
Ronson says he would put that song in his top 5 overall DD songs.
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Post by Tin on Sept 8, 2010 22:49:02 GMT -5
At least Ronson is still giving us news and keeping the name out there.
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Post by kittyfunpuppy on Sept 8, 2010 23:07:28 GMT -5
Yeah. We should totally ignore updates being broadcast to over over 100 million U.S. households about the new Duran Duran album, the writing process and new song titles if they come from an ass-licker. So annoying.*
*sarcasm
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Post by Blank on Sept 9, 2010 2:03:17 GMT -5
that's cool. here's to hoping it's really that good.
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Post by earthscope on Sept 9, 2010 3:26:31 GMT -5
Seems to me that the man is sincere. I think this album will be great.
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Post by notoriou5 on Sept 9, 2010 8:09:12 GMT -5
Of course. But if this record tanks, I wonder if people will be saying the same things that I'm saying now. I guess just the whole "I love my own work and this is the best Duran Duran album ever and this song is one of the best songs they've ever done and it's as good as Rio" thing really bothers me. Like, who does he think he is? Just don't set up yourself for disappointment when it sounds nothing like Rio or doesn't have the vibe you want it to. Ronson is making a lot of conceited statements about it, and his ego is enough to choke on. As opposed to saying what? Should he then say "It's crap, the worst top 5 song they've ever done, or nowhere as good as Rio"!!!
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Post by notoriou5 on Sept 9, 2010 10:44:25 GMT -5
He could say something less egotistical. He acts like he's the band's savior. If the album does really well and branches out to new fans partly because of the involvement and PR power of Ronson then he could well be just that (saviour). Cos if this album bombs then its goodnight vienna for Duran Duran me thinks!! I didn't take it as Ronson being egotistical at all - maybe proud of the work he's done - is that a crime? Whenever I've seen him interviewed he seems uncomfortable at all the attention, limelight and praise he gets, never egotistical.
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Post by kittyfunpuppy on Sept 9, 2010 11:27:05 GMT -5
I spent a couple of hours with Mark Ronson recently when he invited me to sit in on his East Village Radio show. I'm not saying this to brag, but rather to come to his defense. I have talked with this man, shaken his hand and shared cigarettes, worn his headphones and looked into his eyes while he shared new material with me.
Why me? It's certainly not because I'm a big-time journalist or anything special at all, because I'm neither of those things. But I am a fan, and so is he. Mark treated me with the same honesty and respect that any Duranie would show another. I can smell bullshit a mile away, and when people squawk about Ronson's "ego," they could not be further from the truth.
Ronson's job is to be a music producer. Even with those skills, he feels the same unimaginable pressure that you or I might feel if suddenly tasked with making a great Duran Duran album. He feels it deeply, and it is a heavy burden. Just think about that and put yourself in his shoes for one moment.
Ronson is doing everything he possibly can to pull the absolute best from this band, using every personal and professional resource available. Ultimately, it's up to Duran Duran to make a great record, but with every fiber of my being, I feel that Mark Ronson is the best choice to be the producer and advocate for this band and I will continue to support him one hundred percent, no matter what happens.
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Post by Tin on Sept 9, 2010 12:18:24 GMT -5
Well said, Kitty. Can't wait to hear about your insights.
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