John Cale

alanr · October 25, 2016

John Cale to perform whole Velvet Underground w Nico in Liverpool next May.

Would love to see this on the Pyramid next year

stuartbert two hats · October 25, 2016

I'm not sure what I feel about this. On one hand the main songwriter is dead. Nico is dead. On the other hand John Cale is one of the most talented and interesting musicians from the band. And this quote fills me with dread:

"We're going to do our best to keep everything as it was, but not keep out any new ideas of what the songs are about."

So, basically, he's going to totally change them!

mjsell · October 25, 2016

Yeah I saw this on the news the other day.

Even he sounds completely torn by the idea. Doesnt know whether what he is doing is the right thing or not - maybe that will make him very conscience of making mistakes with it though. It did make me think, this would be perfect for a special glastonbury appearance if done right.

Edited October 25, 2016 by mjsell

merago · October 25, 2016

It definitely wouldn't be the same without Lou and Nico, but, bloody hell I'd still love to see this at Glasto!

clarkete · October 25, 2016

The earlier thread says it's their only UK performance

**CaledonianGonzo** · October 25, 2016

27 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

So, basically, he's going to totally change them!

Sounds like the best way to keep it interesting. Slavish reproduction doesn't really suit the VU, as their reunion shows showed.

stuartbert two hats · October 25, 2016

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Sounds like the best way to keep it interesting. Slavish reproduction doesn't really suit the VU, as their reunion shows showed.

Probably. I'm still getting flashbacks to his Bowie Proms performance!

shuttlep · October 25, 2016

sorry thought this was a thread about Kurly Kayle

russycarps · October 25, 2016

2 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I'm not sure what I feel about this. On one hand the main songwriter is dead. Nico is dead. On the other hand John Cale is one of the most talented and interesting musicians from the band. And this quote fills me with dread:

"We're going to do our best to keep everything as it was, but not keep out any new ideas of what the songs are about."

So, basically, he's going to totally change them!

I'm very sure how I feel about it: it's pointless and will be dreadful!