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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Jan 23, 2015 10:59:34 GMT -5
post here:- "There will be (new) music late spring...the music will be filtering out there" John Taylor, Kafe, January 2015 @the_minDDil8or: "This is a very important album for us...we're always looking to just be our best" John Taylor, Kafe, Jan 2015 #DD14 t.co/6OGP8uhgJY
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Post by mynick7 on Jan 23, 2015 13:04:43 GMT -5
AH! Didn't know one was out! I shall listen and let you know!
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Post by sugarhigh on Jan 23, 2015 14:09:12 GMT -5
Some music filtering out possibly late spring. Album by end of summer. Katy has hear the album twice, once last year and then again recently. She said the album sounds very different now from the first time she heard it, a lot of changes. Very funky. Some live shows this year before the album is released.
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Post by prncspeach on Jan 23, 2015 14:58:37 GMT -5
Thank you for the update !
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Post by mynick7 on Jan 23, 2015 15:14:40 GMT -5
Here's the summary!
John is in LA as of Wednesday...came back to spend time with Gela for a couple of weeks.
Album *"Feeling excited about where we're at." *Not done yet but feeling good with what is done. *Everyone is facing up to an end of the summer release *Still shaping the album. *Some of it has a danceable, groovy feeling but not all the songs *They are feeling that this is a "quintessential" DD album - feels like a very important album *Time is important and they don't mind spending time because they want to get it right. *Challenging. Classic Duran but current *Everyone is feeling good about what they have but they aren't there yet. *They had an album a year ago that they could have released but they didn't completely like it. *Chances to see Duran over the summer *Late Spring - music will be filtering out *Business is different now...different options on how to release the album and songs *Want maximum impact *No album title *Katy asked a dumb question about a difference between being relevant and current. John simply replied that it's up to each person.
Careless Memories *It was good to look back at what they said back then and reflect on it now. *Spoke highly of Denis; "best friends." *Exhaustive photo book of a tour during a time period; book sets a tone *He has to get a copy (Nick isn't the only one that apparently doesn't have one). *Katy has to go and say that "I get a lot of stuff by working for you." LOVES her copy (in a total bragging tone of voice).
War Child *No new songs will be played. *Really excited to play in a small but beautiful venue and "it's a nice way to play in London for a charity." *Good way to start the new year *Enough to satisfy the "performing" urge because they all know that they're locked in the studio until the album is done. *They will get around the world eventually.
Movies *Birdman: Loved; on another level; uncomfortable to watch. *American Sniper: Not interested in seeing it. *Boyhood: Liked *Whiplash: Wants to see *Into the Woods: Didn't see *Theory of Everything: Saw.
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Jan 23, 2015 15:31:10 GMT -5
thank you, as always!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 17:04:26 GMT -5
*They had an album a year ago that they could have released but they didn't completely like it.
Jesus...How many unreleased albums do they have now? Why don't they just release music as they create it, I really don't think Duran are the best judge of their own music. I know I sound selfish, but come on. Anyway to hack into their personal laptops? They would deserve it!
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Jan 23, 2015 18:09:53 GMT -5
they're working on the their unreleased triology! Let's just hope they have not left out their best songs..-again!!
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Post by nileblogers on Jan 23, 2015 21:58:16 GMT -5
I like that they're taking their time and not putting out average stuff like Last Man Standing and also that they're investigating release options. I reckon this is going to be one of their best. Just pick a first catchy, funky universal song that people will like instantly when they hear it on Ellen etc if you want to have maximum impact purlease!!!
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Jan 24, 2015 16:07:32 GMT -5
the daily duran:
January 2015 Katy Kafe – John Taylor There are times when I’m really nervous to listen to the Katy Kafe. Chalk this up – the January 2015 Katy Kafe – as being one of those times. I know what I’ve written lately here on the blog. I know that while my heart is definitely in the right place, sometimes my faith in the band is shaken, and I just wasn’t up for more of that. But I listened. My comments are typically in parentheses and italicized, in case you’re curious.
Before I dive into the January 2015 Katy Kafe, I just want to say that if you haven’t listened to it yet, I really think you should. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something there in John’s voice that I haven’t heard in a long time. Maybe it’s passion. Maybe it is that he isn’t bored, maybe he’s just thankful they aren’t still writing music??? Whatever it was, I’m glad I heard it. Do yourself a favor, get yourself a membership to DDM and listen to the January 2015 Katy Kafe. My highlights here aren’t going to do it justice, and if you’re planning to see any shows this year…and I hear that there might be at least a couple this summer, you’re going to want pre-sale ticket access anyway.
New Album
John is in LA for a couple of weeks, having flown in after New Years. He’s recharging a bit, and if the band holds up to what I (Rhonda) have seen historically – they take January off and reconvene in February. (This is my own guesstimate!!) So what about that new album? John says they are excited, and this time – I can hear the emotion in his words. It isn’t an “excited” like you’d hear at a show, it is more of a passion-filled urging us to stick with them.
“We’re facing up to an end-of-summer release”
Not the greatest words any Duran fan – least of all myself – is ready to hear, but it is what it is at this point. (I still say it will be Autumn before that album ever sees its way into the hands of fans) John says they are still in process, having finished the first round of mixes in December. Katy chimes in, saying that she’s heard the album (And no Katy, it is NOT unfair that you’ve heard it – don’t let a few wayward fans railroad you into believing that. How can you honestly promote an album you haven’t heard? ) and that she was “pleasantly surprised at how funky it was.” She comments to John about how it must have been great to record this type of album. John is quick to say that especially today, records have to be molded and shaped, but that the groovy feeling there is inherent…quintessential Duran Duran.
“This is a very important album for us”
John says that at this point everyone really has to love what they’re doing or else it’s not worth it. He comments that it was never their intention for people to think they’re in it for the money (he may have said “still” in it for the money but I’m not positive) or that they’re not totally committed to their craft. (As a blogger, there are a lot of times when I wonder if anyone is reading this blog. I mean, I can see our stats, but I really mean I wonder if the BAND reads. This is one of those times, as I’ve commented about both of those topics before. I am not without a conscience when I write – I don’t say things purely to hurt anyone, least of all Duran Duran – but yes, there have been times as of recent when I’ve put the thought out there. I suppose I’ve written what I’ve written as a sort of “nudge” to the band, because quite frankly if I’m thinking it – I KNOW others are as well. It’s tough love, but if I can’t be honest, who really can?!? That said, I also know what I hear, and I believe John’s passion.) John also comments, and he stumbles a bit here, but he says that “There aren’t that many…..they don’t come every year.” (Let’s just be clear, I think most of us know there aren’t THAT many albums left to be made here. If you’re not already realizing that, you should be. Even if they made FIVE more albums, which might be a stretch to say, that’s a lot less than the 13 or 14 they’ve already released. Capiche??) He goes on to say that he thinks they might even care more today than when the band started out. Back then, there was no sense of legacy, which is challenging for the band. He says the band wants to play to their best. Be their best.
“…struggle to make something that is classic Duran Duran but current.”
Katy asks a question that I think is brilliant and worthy of a blog all on its own. “Do you think there’s a difference between being relevant and being current?” John answers the way I would suspect, but suggesting that not everything that is current is good. (100% agreed. I have plenty more I could add here, but I will refrain. I’m already at just under 900 words and there’s more to be written. EEK!)
They finish this topic in the January 2015 Katy Kafe by talking about the pressure and anxiety of putting out this record. (Again, I’ve talked about this right here on the blog. I have to admit I wonder if the pressure gets to them. The anxiety of having something worthy, and believing they’ve got something to prove – does it get to them and that’s why they’ve recorded and re-recorded?? John clearly doesn’t buy into this theory. He says that at the end of the day, they’ve got to let it out. They had an album they could have released a year ago, but they kept reworking it. (I guess my question is, how do you know when you’re done???) John likens it to cooking a stew, you keep toying with it, adding more salt, more chile, until it’s gotten down the essence of what you want. (I get it. Kind of…)
Before I forget, they did talk a little bit about the business of releasing a record these days. The fact is, it is a very different planet than it was back in the day of Ordinary World…and a completely different galaxy from Planet Earth. As they finish the record, they do have to think about how they are going to release it. How will they make the biggest impact – the maximum impact. (Well John, I have a few ideas…one of which involves a listening party for fans…)
War Child Gig in London
This will be a super intimate show that I personally will try not to be jealous that I cannot be in the audience to enjoy. John says that this is a really nice way to play London for a charity, a feel-good all-around event. One thing that concert-goers should know though is that there will be NO NEW MUSIC played. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!) John talks about the various one-off shows they’ve done lately – like those in Austin or the one in Monterey, CA and says that they keep the blood pumping. He still holds firm to the fact that these shows satiate the band.
Touring
“None of us are dying to get out and do lengthy tours.”
John is quick to say that whatever shows they do for this album – and he does say they’ll make it around the world…eventually – won’t be like old tours. The way John spoke, it was as though the band is looking for more quality, less quantity when it comes to touring. (Given what John is saying, I would venture to guess that if you’re a fan who has never traveled for a show and expects the band to make it to your town or close to it – you are bound to be disappointed. I am fully expecting to hear whining like I’ve never heard or seen before when dates are announced. Duranies – get your travel funds ready and be willing to go out of your comfort zone a bit. This is your warning!)
Now, if you were looking for some hints as to what might be coming – John and Katy were kind. They didn’t say WHEN, and they didn’t say WHERE, but they DID say in this January 2015 Katy Kafe that there might be a couple of shows this SUMMER (THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL DAILY DURANIE ALERT!). Katy has the dates, and while she said she was being as nebulous as possible – the fact is people, shows are coming. Shows are coming!!! (and as a personal aside – if you’ve been reading my personal twitter lately, you will know that these shows will be announced soon. Not because I have an insiders knowledge, but because I just SPENT MY DURAN FUND on a brand new kitchen mixer. That’s right, you all go and buy your summer show tickets. I’ll be making baked goods in my kitchen. Crying.)
Denis O’Regan’s Careless Memories
Katy comments a little on this book, talking about the “Then” and “Now” statements that John includes throughout the book. I did not know this, but John and Denis are best friends. John talks about how seeing Denis with a camera makes him smile, and that he was a bright spot during a very stressful time. John calls himself a sharer, and introspective by nature, and that the book opened him up (I wasn’t sure if he meant this book or his autobiography, but in either case – it does make me at least wish I could afford THIS book.) Katy expands, saying that the book is the most exhaustive photo book she thinks she’s ever seen, and she again calls it a piece of art, saying that she was completely blown away by how well put together and thought out it was. (I have no doubt that the book would be a wonderful addition to any fan’s collection – my only problem with it is that it’s extraordinarily priced, and while I’m sure the most exclusive editions are truly “art” – even the most “mass-marketed” version, which really isn’t meant for mass market at all – is far too much money for most fans to purchase. It becomes a case of the haves and have-nots, which is unfortunate, especially since for many fans, their history has in a sense been our OWN history.)
The January 2015 Katy Kafe with John rounds itself out by the final comments that John thinks Birdman should get Best Picture at the Oscars, and that the album….forever entitled DD14 (in MY head, anyway!)….still does not have a title. I suppose though, if it’s not done, the band doesn’t think they can name it yet.
Late summer….although John thinks we’ll have new music in the spring…. But hey, there will be a few summer SHOWS!!!
Words and hopes that will get us through the doldrums of Winter, I am certain.
-R
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