By Naheil Qudah
Staff Writer
Dear Liam and Noel Gallagher: I know that you both have egos the size of the sun, but your God complex hasn't rendered you completely insusceptible to criticism. So, listen here: man up, quit your whining and stop polluting the music industry with your trivial arguments. What, you can't appreciate the obscene level of fame that your Brit-rock band Oasis has reached without giving in to the need to publicly cry about each other? Fine, but give me your tears so I can sell them on eBay for a hefty sum, you whiny, world-famous girls.
Have you seen these two at it? Liam and Noel (the band's lead singer and guitarist, respectively) are like the poster children for sibling rivalry, save Cain and Abel. I wouldn't be surprised if more ink has been spilled over their constant personal issues and power struggle for leadership of the band than has been over their music. The two had their final family feud last week when Noel quit the band (AGAIN) in the middle of a tour (AGAIN). The public statement that he released on the band's website read that he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer".
It's completely understandable for a band's offstage tension to manifest itself in the public scene, and I'm definitely not saying that they should have stuck together forever. Did they make great music? Absolutely, which makes their decision to let talent take backseat to an intense public display of unresolved childhood competition just that much more obnoxious. But once the magic in a band is gone, it's gone. And if the two leaders were really at the end of their ropes, it's likely that whatever music they produced in the future would lack the comfortable passion that everyone bought and loved.
But REALLY, Noel? You simply could not go on for a few more days and avoid disappointing thousands of international fans by holding it together for three more sold-out shows?
A Rolling Stone article stated that they actually broke the news at a concert, where the audience had already gathered. It blows my mind that the musicians would disappoint so many people over a problem within the band, deep-rooted as it may be. Maybe they've forgotten what it feels like to be a fan who has shelled out several paychecks and waited with breath abated for months to hear one of the biggest names in the industry, but it's hard to respect anybody who would make a move like that.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Union Grounds "Unplugged"
By Matt Speanburg
TCU kicks off the school year with yet another unique event, The Union Grounds “Unplugged,” which gives students the opportunity to kick back, drink some coffee, and take a break from their studies to enjoy music from their own classmates. Robin Darcy, a junior graphic design major, opened the event Wednesday night with her unique style, acoustic guitar and soft voice.
Darcy mic checked at 10 p.m. right outside of the Union Grounds Coffee shop, and didn’t stop for a half hour, mixing in her original music with covered songs such as, “Save Tonight”, “Beautiful Soul”, and “Come On Get Higher.” With just an acoustic guitar, a roll-away speaker and a microphone, Darcy entertained a fairly large group (for an opening night) until she ran out of original songs and sheet music. “I’ve been writing and playing guitar since middle school,” said Darcy, “But I’ve never actually performed in front of anyone besides my dad until my senior year of high school.” Darcy has been given the opportunity to record the song “I Love You” in three weeks down in Austin. “It’s a great opportunity for me, and we’ll see where it goes from there,” Darcy said. Apart from singing, Robin is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and is originally from San Diego, California. To listen or download some of Robin’s music, check out her MySpace page, and look for her on ITunes.
The Union Ground “Unplugged” music event will be held every Wednesday night at 10 pm and will feature a new TCU student every week. Also, Thursday nights at 10 pm, 1873 will be hosting “Open Mic Night” for anyone who wants to come and get up in front of a crowd and entertain. Come out, relax, and get your mind of all of that reading.
TCU kicks off the school year with yet another unique event, The Union Grounds “Unplugged,” which gives students the opportunity to kick back, drink some coffee, and take a break from their studies to enjoy music from their own classmates. Robin Darcy, a junior graphic design major, opened the event Wednesday night with her unique style, acoustic guitar and soft voice.
Darcy mic checked at 10 p.m. right outside of the Union Grounds Coffee shop, and didn’t stop for a half hour, mixing in her original music with covered songs such as, “Save Tonight”, “Beautiful Soul”, and “Come On Get Higher.” With just an acoustic guitar, a roll-away speaker and a microphone, Darcy entertained a fairly large group (for an opening night) until she ran out of original songs and sheet music. “I’ve been writing and playing guitar since middle school,” said Darcy, “But I’ve never actually performed in front of anyone besides my dad until my senior year of high school.” Darcy has been given the opportunity to record the song “I Love You” in three weeks down in Austin. “It’s a great opportunity for me, and we’ll see where it goes from there,” Darcy said. Apart from singing, Robin is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and is originally from San Diego, California. To listen or download some of Robin’s music, check out her MySpace page, and look for her on ITunes.
The Union Ground “Unplugged” music event will be held every Wednesday night at 10 pm and will feature a new TCU student every week. Also, Thursday nights at 10 pm, 1873 will be hosting “Open Mic Night” for anyone who wants to come and get up in front of a crowd and entertain. Come out, relax, and get your mind of all of that reading.
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