brianjeremy Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 This made me so happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 This made me so happy.I bought a ticket to tomorrow night's show in Chicago just on the off chance that I could find some money and get there. Hopefully it pans out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Sounds good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 That's awesome. His voice always gives me goosebumps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 So, wait...Jeff's touring again?!?!How did I miss this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Wow... I hadn't heard anything about this. Interested to see if he shows up in Chicago. This guy needs to come out of hibernation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Are you serious? I almost went to the show. I didn't expect Jeff to show up...now I'll be kicking myself for years over this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Anyone know if he showed up at the Chicago show last night? edited: nevermind, he did: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I was at this. The crowd was awful for all of the other bands, minus a few people up front. The word, as they say, is apparently quite out. I saw Jeremy Barnes milling around before the show, so for the first time since '99 or something, the whole Aeroplane NMH lineup was in the building. Also of note, Robert Schneider played a couple songs. I think this was his first stop on the tour. And Engine did sound fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I was at this. The crowd was awful for all of the other bands, minus a few people up front. The word, as they say, is apparently quite out. I saw Jeremy Barnes milling around before the show, so for the first time since '99 or something, the whole Aeroplane NMH lineup was in the building. Also of note, Robert Schneider played a couple songs. I think this was his first stop on the tour. And Engine did sound fantastic. Seems he likes to perform in the dark. Is there a technical reason for this or is he just being shy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Seems he likes to perform in the dark. Is there a technical reason for this or is he just being shy?Every time he has played it on this tour, he's played the song off the stage in the crowd. So the darkness is lack of stage lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So, wait...Jeff's touring again?!?!How did I miss this? hes been showing up at some elephant 6 tour shows recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm just going to point out that I am still angry that I missed this. I listened to ITAOTS today and it still blows me away. I couldn't imagine not knowing that this record existed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I really enjoyed seeing/hearing about this. I've had On Avery Island and Aeroplane for many years and still spin them periodically For example, I have been known to play "Naomi" 10 times in continuous succession . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This is very exciting! Jeff sounds amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 A whole E6 show is available at all songs considered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Here's where I brag about how I saw NMH at an in-store at Reckless Records on Broadway just after Aeroplane came out.Also saw them at Lounge Ax, but I got to request "Song Against Sex" at the in store! They played it despite not having a trombone. (Scott was able to fudge it on a flugelhorn -- and very well, too!) But this gives me some hope for a new record, if he will, please, please, please.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 But this gives me some hope for a new record, if he will, please, please, please.... I realize that I live in an alterna-universe where everyone knows NMH, but if they DID decide to get back together to make an album, I can't think of a situation where there'd be a more highly anticipated release. The only thing I can think of is if John and George were still alive. And I realize that the "Beatles getting back together" is hyperbole, but still, what else would generate that kind of anticipation? Have I just not had enough coffee this morning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I realize that I live in an alterna-universe where everyone knows NMH, but if they DID decide to get back together to make an album, I can't think of a situation where there'd be a more highly anticipated release. The only thing I can think of is if John and George were still alive. And I realize that the "Beatles getting back together" is hyperbole, but still, what else would generate that kind of anticipation? Have I just not had enough coffee this morning? It would generate that type of anticipation, but only among the small group of like-minded people, of which we are a part.Now, that small group is bigger than it used to be, but it's still relatively small. And, if that's the case, you know the backlash will only get more intense, as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hasn't In the Aeroplane sold something like 200,000 copies over a slow burn? Or am I drastically exaggerating that number? If true, that's nothing to sneeze at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I realize that I live in an alterna-universe where everyone knows NMH, but if they DID decide to get back together to make an album, I can't think of a situation where there'd be a more highly anticipated release. The only thing I can think of is if John and George were still alive. And I realize that the "Beatles getting back together" is hyperbole, but still, what else would generate that kind of anticipation? Have I just not had enough coffee this morning? You may hear something in the news about a kid's head exploding if it happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I realize that I live in an alterna-universe where everyone knows NMH, but if they DID decide to get back together to make an album, I can't think of a situation where there'd be a more highly anticipated release. The only thing I can think of is if John and George were still alive. And I realize that the "Beatles getting back together" is hyperbole, but still, what else would generate that kind of anticipation? Have I just not had enough coffee this morning? Oh, and, if the Sex Pistols reunion of the 1990's didn't generate the freaking out that you would expect, I don't know how an NMH reunion would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh, and, if the Sex Pistols reunion of the 1990's didn't generate the freaking out that you would expect, I don't know how an NMH reunion would.The Sex Pistols reunion had nothing new to offer. It was just a nostalgia trip for fans, and a cash grab for the band. Let's face it, this was a band milking their 1 official studio release. Maybe it's just me, but I had zero interest in that reunion tour. NMH is a different story. I think the motivation to reunite for them would be coming from a totally different place than Johnny Rotten's gang. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 The Sex Pistols reunion had nothing new to offer. It was just a nostalgia trip for fans, and a cash grab for the band. Yeah, that's what I meant. I cant think of any other band getting back together to make an album that would generate the same kind of buzz. Of course, there's no way the album could live up to the hype. I guess Phish fans are excited for a new album? But I think the buzz for NMH would much more pronounced. This may be evidence of little other than that bands just don't break up anymore and so there's no one that "gets back together" either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hasn't In the Aeroplane sold something like 200,000 copies over a slow burn? Or am I drastically exaggerating that number? If true, that's nothing to sneeze at. I'm seeing somewhere in the neighborhood of 100,000-140,000 copies on the interwebs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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