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Post by levitate on May 29, 2021 2:30:46 GMT
I’m surprised they’re back, but supportive. The first steps towards recovery are the hardest, and that’s definitely the case here. But it’s an important step to take. The idea of Kasabian existing without Tom is a tough hurdle to overcome. But the more things the band does like this, then the easier it should be to accept over time. The band are brave to do this, and I wish them the absolute best. More than anything, I’m really excited to hear the new material Serge has been cooking up.
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Post by daysareremembered on May 29, 2021 9:38:31 GMT
says there'll have some new material too! i'm all for it and will probably try to go to multiple shows. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with - they'll have to make sure it's completely different without Tom. They didn't change the name when Karloff left and he came up with it!
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Post by runningblue on May 29, 2021 13:56:12 GMT
First time in years im back here but felt i had too after the announcement.
Ngl at first my little heart skipped a beat and i was giddy at the thought of a tiny venue, until the memories from the last year reared up and i read the comments from others mocking the decision with the whole no tom = no kasabian. And tbh i just feel wierd, which is something ive never ever felt about this band live before 😔
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Post by Ang1 on May 29, 2021 15:55:57 GMT
Happy they are back and i really don't care that Tom hasn't been asked back,he only has himself to blame for what wasn't an isolated incident.Why shouldn't they use the Kasabian name ? Some songs will be weird but if they disappear from the setlist then some rare stuff might pop up .Bit gutted Brixton is on the 2nd as i'm seeing Biffy that night so looking to go elsewhere.
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Post by stepstr on May 29, 2021 17:01:48 GMT
Honestly, glad to see all of you here and this dear forum being alive more than "Kasabian" announcing the new dates!
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Post by highroyds on May 30, 2021 8:19:58 GMT
It's also possible that he was asked, or at least part of the conversation, and didn't want to. He sounded super burned out in the December interview. He's working on solo music. Everything is still really fresh. Maybe it's a mutual thing, they're not ready to welcome him back with open arms, he's not ready for a big tour. I didn't expect them to be back together immediately. But maybe someday.
I'm stupidly upset that they deleted all their pictures. Like that never existed. I'm not 100% sure I saved all of them. Makes me anxious.
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Post by flipflop on May 30, 2021 14:08:49 GMT
They completely blinsided me with with announcement, but I'm up for this. I found some of the stuff Tom said in that interview a few months back quite disturbing - I have no idea if he was lying or just still in denial, but there's no way I'd have touched Kasabian with a bargepole if they'd let him rejoin at this stage.
I've always been intrigued to hear what some of the songs sung with the vocals reversed, I guess this way we'll at least get to hear the Serge versions. And I'm psyched for the new stuff. Just really hope they don't play it totally safe with the song choices and give us some rarities, like Ang said. I mean, I'd understand if they do feel the need to play it safe but it feels like an opportunity to step away from those really stale setlists of the FCOL era and branch out a bit.
Can't find any news on ticket prices yet, anyone seen anything? Am just looking at Brixton.
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Post by eyh on May 30, 2021 14:15:13 GMT
They completely blinsided me with with announcement, but I'm up for this. I found some of the stuff Tom said in that interview a few months back quite disturbing - I have no idea if he was lying or just still in denial, but there's no way I'd have touched Kasabian with a bargepole if they'd let him rejoin at this stage. Couldn’t agree more! The thought of Tom makes me feel sick now. I don’t think that will change for me at all in the future even, and I’m certainly not interested in Tom’s solo music. I don’t think there was any mutual agreement - I think the band (and/or their management) have done the right thing and got rid. Really hope it works out for the rest of the band without him. They don’t deserve to be punished for Tom’s actions. I’ll be there at Bristol supporting them!
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Post by runningblue on May 30, 2021 16:30:10 GMT
It's also possible that he was asked, or at least part of the conversation, and didn't want to. He sounded super burned out in the December interview. He's working on solo music. Everything is still really fresh. Maybe it's a mutual thing, they're not ready to welcome him back with open arms, he's not ready for a big tour. I didn't expect them to be back together immediately. But maybe someday. I'm stupidly upset that they deleted all their pictures. Like that never existed. I'm not 100% sure I saved all of them. Makes me anxious. Ive just had to go check their instagram and again my stomach dropped at the lack of posts. Its all so confusing, especially when you see the updated masked man profile pic? Are they wanting to forget the past but at the same time play the old songs?! Or try to go on like nothings changed?! Im really coming to the conclusion that maybe they shouldve went with a different name and just let kasabian stay in the past 😔 (and oh how sad that has made me to actually type it out)
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Post by runningblue on May 30, 2021 16:36:51 GMT
They completely blinsided me with with announcement, but I'm up for this. I found some of the stuff Tom said in that interview a few months back quite disturbing - I have no idea if he was lying or just still in denial, but there's no way I'd have touched Kasabian with a bargepole if they'd let him rejoin at this stage. I've always been intrigued to hear what some of the songs sung with the vocals reversed, I guess this way we'll at least get to hear the Serge versions. And I'm psyched for the new stuff. Just really hope they don't play it totally safe with the song choices and give us some rarities, like Ang said. I mean, I'd understand if they do feel the need to play it safe but it feels like an opportunity to step away from those really stale setlists of the FCOL era and branch out a bit. Can't find any news on ticket prices yet, anyone seen anything? Am just looking at Brixton. Hearing serges songs live would be such a treat and i would even be a bit excited about it. It would also hopefully ease some of the what ifs and people mouthing off about kasabian only having one singer (like serge has never sang before 🙄) I hope the tickets arent that expenisve because the last tour was a joke with how much they were!
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Post by levitate on May 30, 2021 16:57:29 GMT
I have no doubt Serge can handle lead vocals. What I wonder about is backing vocals, who’s going to do those? Tim?
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Post by highroyds on May 30, 2021 17:08:07 GMT
I hope there will be lots of footage because usually it's like "record anything special" and it'll be Black Whistler or something, but it looks like it will all be very unusual. At the very least they should use the opportunity to include some songs they have never or rarely done before.
I'm not vaccinated yet, no idea when that's going to happen, we had a slow start over here, so I don't want to plan anything. Not too eager to jump on a plane immediately tbh.
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Post by highroyds on May 30, 2021 17:14:15 GMT
I have no doubt Serge can handle lead vocals. What I wonder about is backing vocals, who’s going to do those? Tim? Tim, Ben and sometimes Chris have been singing backing vocals since the beginning of the FCOL tour. I love Serge's voice. It'll just be difficult to have the direct comparison because they're very different. Songs like Stevie and Fast Fuse live off Tom's vocals. Serge sounds perfect singing Serge songs. I don't think it's as easy as Noel and Liam, where Noel could basically sing anything, sometimes better. Something like this just sounds a bit feeble and awkward to me. Obviously he's not exactly belting it out like Take Aim, but still.
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Post by runningblue on May 30, 2021 18:38:16 GMT
I hope there will be lots of footage because usually it's like "record anything special" and it'll be Black Whistler or something, but it looks like it will all be very unusual. At the very least they should use the opportunity to include some songs they have never or rarely done before. I'm not vaccinated yet, no idea when that's going to happen, we had a slow start over here, so I don't want to plan anything. Not too eager to jump on a plane immediately tbh. Thinking of some of the songs serge could sing and in such small venues makes me 😍 im just a bit puzzled about him singing the stronger tom lead ones.
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Post by flipflop on May 30, 2021 19:18:32 GMT
I'm not vaccinated yet, no idea when that's going to happen, we had a slow start over here, so I don't want to plan anything. Not too eager to jump on a plane immediately tbh. Yeah, I don't blame you. I'm double vaxxed as of last thursday and tbh, I'm still worried another variant will come along and make those moot. And for you it's extra not knowing what the travel restrictions will be like then.
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