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Paul McCartney challenged by new albums producer Nigel Godrich. Sir Paul McCartney battled with maverick producer Nigel Godrich over his new solo album, because the former Radiohead mogul refused to refrain from criticising him.
McCartney appeared at the London Live 8 gig on Saturday July 2, fresh from the studio where he and Godrich have been working on "CHAOS AND CREATION IN THE BACKYARD "- the former Beatle's first studio release in four years. Godrich was recommended by former Beatles producer Sir George Martin and the singer has found his no-nonsense attitude refreshing. The pop legend says, "People get a little sycophantic around me, but Nigel was the opposite. "He'd dismiss my rough demos out of hand if he didn't like them. He was quite cheeky. He took me out of my comfort zone and really tested me. There were awkward moments but we never came to blows." ----- Hmmm.. I applaud Paul to dampen the ego for a great record with a great producer.. Some "other" artist I know wouldnt even consider such ideas.. [Edited 7/10/05 12:45pm] | |
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Now i'm intrigued by the possiblitlity of a McCartney album with a lower...
...content.  (inside joke in memory of Supernova  )
I hope he's using the band that have been doing the live shows with him. Especially that drummer! 
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this has been the main criticism of pauls work since he left the beatles....nobody there to tell him something is shit.....lennon certainly didnt hold back and he badly missed this imho.....surrounded
by yes men is not good for a major artist(and this criticism could also be pointed at prince, of course) so i am very happy to hear this....maybe this album will be something really good  [Edited 7/10/05 14:52pm] | |
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I agree. I love McCartney and as of recently I have been finishing up buying all his solo cd's that I did not yet have. The man has written so many great songs but unfortunately he also releases a lot of kaka-doodoo that make even his biggest fans cringe in horror. But I am definitely looking forward to this new cd and I hope Nigel Godrich did push McCartney to a higher level. Plus, I got tickets to see McCartney opening night in Miami, 4 days after this cd is released  It'll be my first time seeing this legend so I'm pumped.[Edited 7/10/05 15:35pm] | |
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I totally agree also. McCartney has really only had one AMAZING solo Cd and that would be McCartney I, after that I would say FLAMING PIE was the next one to capture the Genius of Paul. When I say Genius I do mean it, I think Pauls problem was that he was basically "phoning in " his solo albums, sure there were a few good songs on each, but nothing ever quite seemed right. One problem was the use of an "echo" on Pauls Voice, I think after the Beatles paul was trying to not sound like a beatle, but thats not possible, I mean Julian Lennon said he used to try to not sound like John but finally he said WAIT i do sound like him Fuck Everyones opinion. I think on this album I have heard that PAUL is playing everything, ALL INSTRUMENTS I hope this is true, Paul has only done this once and that would be the first solo album and almost the same with Flaming Pie. Well Im sure that Paul is going to do THAT AMAZING RECORD he still has in him, I mean ELTON did it with SOngs from the West Coast, after so many Half good Half shit albums in the 80's. "We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F | |
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I think his best solo albums are "Tug of War" (awesome), "Flaming Pie," and "Driving Rain." I haven't heard them all though. | |
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theAudience said: Now i'm intrigued by the possiblitlity of a McCartney album with a lower...
...content. (inside joke in memory of Supernova )
I hope he's using the band that have been doing the live shows with him. Especially that drummer!
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm He didnt use a band on his new album.. its majority all paul on the instruments.. like the "McCartney" album | |
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Prince would never do something like get a producer.. he thinks it infringes on his creativity.. but in all reality of the music world.. The producer should be the final collaboration of the work....
Prince makes his music His ego produces it.. thats why his albums in the last 15 years have been amazing..  | |
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lastdecember said: I think on this album I have heard that PAUL is playing everything, ALL INSTRUMENTS I hope this is true...
Maybe on a couple of songs at most. I just hope he gets some really good musicians to play some really good songs. Once again, he doesn't need the ego-stroke of playing all the instruments. Especially if he's not the best player for the parts. He can afford the best. tA Tribal Disorder
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Playing all the instruments isnt for the ego..He played every instrument on McCartney and its a totally different sound from any other album he ever had.. The decision was made because they said he simply didnt need any other band members for this album. He was perfectly capable of doing everything and making it sound true to himself.. | |
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besides.. I love pauls bass and drumming,.. | |
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Sdldawn said: Playing all the instruments isnt for the ego..He played every instrument on McCartney and its a totally different sound from any other album he ever had.. The decision was made because they said he simply didnt need any other band members for this album. He was perfectly capable of doing everything and making it sound true to himself..
I get your point. Just from my own perspective, not really being a big McCartney fan, i'd just like to see him make a really great record. My preference still lies with his Beatle material. 
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http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm [Edited 7/11/05 13:30pm] "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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I'm sure McCartney's drumming is not better than Abe Laboriel Jr. | |
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emilio319 said: I'm sure McCartney's drumming is not better than Abe Laboriel Jr.
Amen emilio 
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emilio319 said: I'm sure McCartney's drumming is not better than Abe Laboriel Jr.
Technically im sure he's not.. but he still can do a great job drumming. | |
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Sdldawn said: Sir Paul McCartney battled with maverick producer Nigel Godrich over his new solo album, because the former Radiohead mogul refused to refrain from criticising him.
Good for Nigel. 
A great talent like him deserves madd respect. | |
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