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Post by Horacewimp on Aug 17, 2017 20:48:47 GMT
But who started with the llamas on the forum. Was it you? (because I had to carry my suitcase all around the UK and Ireland) For this read "left at Horace's office"  |
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Post by Helmut83 on Aug 17, 2017 21:16:29 GMT
(because I had to carry my suitcase all around the UK and Ireland) For this read "left at Horace's office"  Well, have in mind that at the moment of buying the llamas I didn't know I would count on generous friends whose confidence I would be able to abuse who would be glad to help me with my problems during the trip. Besides, don't complain, do you know how many ladies would die to know what colour my underwear is?  |
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 17, 2017 21:57:39 GMT
I've gotta do it....... "Don't be a-llamad, aardvark's never killed anyone"  Happy now! |
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 17, 2017 22:25:15 GMT
 I don't know the full history of where the llamas came from. They come from my country!  Nah, they come from zoos.... |
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 17, 2017 22:32:48 GMT
The creativity of songwriters peaks in average when they are in their 20s. Some are good songwriters in their teenage and some keep being creative in their 30s. Exceptionally, a few have written hits and/or good songs in their 40s and even 50s. But when you are 60something or 70 the well of creativity has typically run dry, as, in my opinion, we could prove with the "Alone in the Universe" album, a work which's songs were predictable, forced and lacking on inspiration, originality (some borrow too much from others the same Jeff Lynne had written previously) and that astounding creativity Jeff Lynne used to have in his good years. So I'll be honest, after "Alone in the Universe" I'm not waiting eagerly for Jeff Lynne's new material. In fact I think it's time for him to call it a day in terms of musical output and close a brilliant musical career. And if he did call it a day then what a time to do it,after a resurgence in popularity starting with the Hyde Park concert the album and two mini tours,and to top it all the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! |
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Post by Timeblue on Aug 17, 2017 22:33:33 GMT
But if you did call it a day Jeff,make it up with Bev please....
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Post by Helmut83 on Aug 17, 2017 22:36:54 GMT
And if he did call it a day then what a time to do it,after a resurgence in popularity starting with the Hyde Park concert the album and two mini tours,and to top it all the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! I was talking only about his musical output, as we were talking about a potential new album. I'm all in for him still playing live. |
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Post by elophile on Aug 17, 2017 23:38:49 GMT
But who started with the llamas on the forum. Was it you? Yes, it was me, a bit involuntarily. As you might remember (I told the story with plenty of details and photos here) I made a trip to the UK last year to see Jeff Lynne and I was also going to meet several forum members. I had to take pressies for them, something representative of my country which didn't weigh much (because I had to carry my suitcase all around the UK and Ireland) so I got them small llamas made in wood and bone by the natives of the northern province of Salta in Argentina. That's where the whole llama madness started. If we ever happen to come across personally you'll have your own llama too. that's nice Helmut83 !! |
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Post by ShardEnder on Aug 18, 2017 3:02:53 GMT
The other half of the covers albums (both ELO and Jeff Lynne) are still in the can aren't they ... alone in the universe tour live at wembley (as companion to the dvd) must be lined up. Jeff recorded enough material for a follow-up to Long Wave (a promo disc entitled Down The Lane And Far Away, containing samples of the leftover songs, is out there, including his cover of Del Shannon's Jody - this was mined for the Japanese release), while at least half a companion album to Mr. Blue Sky is also known to exist. Unfortunately, both projects were scrapped when Sony convinced him to leave Frontiers, being put aside in favour of what became Alone In The Universe. Prior to appearing as a bonus track, Point Of No Return was intended for the next ELO album, which appears to have been the only one of Jeff's new projects that Columbia was interested in releasing. As for Mr. Blue Sky, the extra studio tracks included with the iTunes edition of this were supposedly intended for a sequel concentrating more on lesser known '70s hits and '80s material. In addition to these, I'm Alive, Steppin' Out and Don't Walk Away have all been mentioned as songs Jeff has revisited. Considering how often certain other songs from this period have also been performed recently, I wouldn't be surprised if he's also remade these as well... I'm especially interested to hear what improvements Jeff could bring to anything from Time, Secret Messages or Balance Of Power, particular since he no longer relies as much on programming, keyboards and effects. This may be an extremely long shot, but can you imagine him tackling Video! or Let It Run with a more organic approach to their production? As for the Wembley show, I'd expect this to become a highly sought after stocking filler later this year in DVD, Blu-ray, CD and download forms, if not on LP as well. |
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Post by Ade on Aug 18, 2017 21:46:39 GMT
The creativity of songwriters peaks in average when they are in their 20s. Some are good songwriters in their teenage and some keep being creative in their 30s. Exceptionally, a few have written hits and/or good songs in their 40s and even 50s. But when you are 60something or 70 the well of creativity has typically run dry, as, in my opinion, we could prove with the "Alone in the Universe" album, a work which's songs were predictable, forced and lacking on inspiration, originality (some borrow too much from others the same Jeff Lynne had written previously) and that astounding creativity Jeff Lynne used to have in his good years. So I'll be honest, after "Alone in the Universe" I'm not waiting eagerly for Jeff Lynne's new material. In fact I think it's time for him to call it a day in terms of musical output and close a brilliant musical career. Completely disagree. I reckon AITU is some of Jeff's best stuff for three decades. And not predictable at all. And I also disagree with you about the age things as well. Plenty of artists still producing good stuff right into old age. |
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Post by Helmut83 on Aug 18, 2017 22:04:32 GMT
Ade: I take that by "producing" you mean writing songs, is that right? Or are you referring specifically to the production work?
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Post by Ade on Aug 18, 2017 22:12:31 GMT
Ade : I take that by "producing" you mean writing songs, is that right? Or are you referring specifically to the production work? Both. |
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Post by elophile on Aug 18, 2017 22:28:17 GMT
The creativity of songwriters peaks in average when they are in their 20s. Some are good songwriters in their teenage and some keep being creative in their 30s. Exceptionally, a few have written hits and/or good songs in their 40s and even 50s. But when you are 60something or 70 the well of creativity has typically run dry, as, in my opinion, we could prove with the "Alone in the Universe" album, a work which's songs were predictable, forced and lacking on inspiration, originality (some borrow too much from others the same Jeff Lynne had written previously) and that astounding creativity Jeff Lynne used to have in his good years. So I'll be honest, after "Alone in the Universe" I'm not waiting eagerly for Jeff Lynne's new material. In fact I think it's time for him to call it a day in terms of musical output and close a brilliant musical career. Completely disagree. I reckon AITU is some of Jeff's best stuff for three decades. And not predictable at all. And I also disagree with you about the age things as well. Plenty of artists still producing good stuff right into old age. very clever name!  |
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 18, 2017 22:52:33 GMT
The creativity of songwriters peaks in average when they are in their 20s. Some are good songwriters in their teenage and some keep being creative in their 30s. Exceptionally, a few have written hits and/or good songs in their 40s and even 50s. But when you are 60something or 70 the well of creativity has typically run dry, as, in my opinion, we could prove with the "Alone in the Universe" album, a work which's songs were predictable, forced and lacking on inspiration, originality (some borrow too much from others the same Jeff Lynne had written previously) and that astounding creativity Jeff Lynne used to have in his good years. So I'll be honest, after "Alone in the Universe" I'm not waiting eagerly for Jeff Lynne's new material. In fact I think it's time for him to call it a day in terms of musical output and close a brilliant musical career. Completely disagree. I reckon AITU is some of Jeff's best stuff for three decades. And not predictable at all. And I also disagree with you about the age things as well. Plenty of artists still producing good stuff right into old age. Right near the end of "Alone in the Universe" - the song is winding down, and Jeff sings "Hey, hey....ba da da dum" etc; the first time I heard it I definitely got those old goosebumps and I thought to myself - yep JL, you still got it. Or at least you got me. And WIWAB is absolutely brill - near faultless - including his trademark hidden word play where he sings "Just wanna string do you love me baby" (instead of the published lyric). |
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Post by babyzoomer on Aug 18, 2017 22:55:19 GMT
I think I know you half-brother "Oliver Large-one". |
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