Definitely, Baby...

Some Might Say that Noel Gallagher's long-term girlfriend, Sara MacDonald, is one swell girl.

The Oasis star's Scottish partner is expecting their child in just a month - and seemed delighted to show off her bump yesterday.

Edinburgh-born Sara, 31, had ventured out on a shopping trip to London's sexy lingerie store Agent Provocateur.

The PR guru is obviously planning to keep the spark alive in her relationship with Noel, 40, once baby arrives.

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Tony Wilson Funeral Details Announced

The service takes place next week

The funeral of Tony Wilson will take place next Monday (August 20).

The service will take place at the Hidden Gem Church , Manchester at 2pm, and will be open to family and close friends via invitation only.

Discussions are currently taking place regarding a separate memorial service for the former TV presenter and Factory Records supremo, who passed away aged 57 last Friday (August 10) after suffering from kidney cancer.

Anybody wishing to send flowers can do so and these should be sent to:

The Co-Operative Funeral Home
Manchester Road
Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 1PN

For those prefering to make a charitable donation, the family has designated The Christie Hospital in Manchester as their preferred charity.

Donations can be made either online at Christies.org/makedonations.html
or via post to:

Appeals Office
Christie Hospital NHS Trust
Wilmslow Road
Withington
Manchester
M20 4BX

You can read Tony Wilson's obituary along with a host of tributes led by New Order and Alan McGee on NME.COM now.

See the NME Office Blog for our Tony Wilson comment and tribute, then leave a comment with your own.

This week's issue of NME, on sale now, contains a full tribute to Wilson.

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More On The Manchester Versus Cancer Concert DVD

After today's post about the Manchester Versus Cancer concert, I sent a message to the person behind the DVD and asked for more details on the setlist and realease date.

This was the reply I got

Hi ,

Yes, Noel's set is going to be on the dvd. He played 10 songs and I think it likely that 1 or 2 of those will be included in the dvd extra's menu, whilst the rest will be on the main discs.

As for the release date, the people running the show hope to have it out by xmas, but i think that is a little optomistic. If not then early next year.

The set sounds great by the way!

Jim

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Manchester Versus Cancer DVD Out Later This Year

Jim is currently mixing the 5.1 audio for the latest Manchester Versus Cancer concert recorded in March this year. The lineup for the event features Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, The Charlatans, Echo and the Bunnymen & Ian Brown to name a few.

The DVD is planned for release late in the year and also includes Jims mixes from last years event featuring New Order(Joy Division set), Johnny Marr, Badly drawn boy and many others.

There are some really special moments in both concerts, the New order set is amazing and Johnny Marrs version of How soon is now is blinding.

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Oasis' Noel Gallagher Auctioning Off Signed Guitar

Johnny Borrell has also put his trousers up for sale too

Oasis' Noel Gallagher is to auction a signed guitar as part of a new charity auction that see a host of indie stars selling some of their coveted possessions.

Along with Gallagher auctioning his guitar, Razorlight's Johnny Borrell will be auctioning a signed pair of his trademark white skinny jeans.

Also up for grabs will be a guitar signed by Kings of Leon, a signed Klaxons T-shirt and a guitar signed by Art Brut, among other indie items.

The money raised by the auctions will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust, and wil be organised by indie promoters Trekstock.

See their MySpace page (here) for information about the auctions, or the ebay shop here

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Oasis Meet Up With Dave Sardy

Oasis held a meeting with their producer last week about their new album.

Liam Gallagher,34, told me he can't wait to get in the studio with Dave Sardy.

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Liam Hot To Trop

Liam Gallagher and fiancee Nicole Appleton 32, were closer than his eyebrows in St Tropez.

Our fave rock couple are relaxing in France before mad-for-it Liam, 34, and brother Noel, 40, take part in the biggest-ever family reunion world record bid in the original homeland of Gallagher in Ireland.

The worlds biggest fight will happen the same day!

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Oasis To Release New Material This Year, Tour Documentry And New Track Set For October.

Oasis are releasing their long-awaited tour film Lord Don't Slow Me Down in two months time.

Although the band aren't planning a new album until 2008, fans will be able to get hold of some new material when the DVD of the on-the-road documentary is released on October 29.

The film follows the band through 26 countries on their last world tour and features a brand new Noel Gallagher song - the title track, 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' - on the film's credits.

"It's quite rocking, it's just 12-bar blues really, but it's a good song." Noel told NME "It got left off the last album because it was the same verse all the way until the end, but it's kind of locked into that now because it appears at the end of the film."

The black and white documentary, shot by Ballie Walsh, mixes live footage with exclusive backstage access that sees the band hanging out with Kasabian in New York, Liam Gallagher meeting his self-proclaimed "spiritual heir" Charlotte Church and Noel going guitar shopping and winding-up interviewers in Japan.

Any good? Liam Gallagher thinks so...

"I buzzed off myself," he declared after a screening. "I played a blinder."

An edited version of the documentary appeared on British TV last year, but the two-disc DVD features a series of extras.

The band's triumphant homecoming show at the City Of Manchester Stadium from July 2, 2005 is featured in HD, along with a Q&A between fans and Noel.

However, Oasis have saved the best to last, as the DVD will feature the band themselves providing providing an alternative 'director's commentary' to the film.

We're thinking 'Wibbling Rivalry' (the epic NME interview released as a single on Fierce Panda back in 1995) over two hours.

"I'm doing the DVD commentary, yes" Noel declared enthusiastically when NME asked him about the project. "I begged them to let me do it. I'm going to have some fun with that."

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Inside This Weeks NME

Oasis to release new material this year, tour documentry and new track set for October.

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Noel Gallagher's Artwork Used In New Book

Noel Gallagher is taking part in a book of pictures made by indie musicians.

Those musicians were asked to make a picture about a place which had a lasting influence on them.

Noels smiley is about Ibiza because everybody on Ibiza is happy and the smiley stands for the acid-house-culture of the eighties which is inevitably connected to Ibiza.

Click here to view the pictures, other musicians taking part include Paul Smith (Maximo Park), Nicholas Hammer (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Dangerous (The Hives), Kelly Jones (Stereophonics) and many more.

Source: www.ard.de

Many thanks to Dercheef for the translation.

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Rare Shots From The NME Archive

To celebrate the news of their first movie we delve into our cupboards to find the world's WEIRDEST Oasis pics...

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On This Day In Oasis History...

"Roll With It" is a song by British rock band Oasis written by their lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released 14 August 1995 as the second single from their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory, reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart (see 1995 in British music).

"Roll With It" received a great deal of attention when Food Records, the label of chief Britpop rivals Blur, moved the original release date of single "Country House" to clash with it, sparking what came to be known as "The Battle of Britpop". The British media had already reported an intense rivalry between the two bands and this clash of releases was seen as a battle for the number one spot. The media sensation was spurred on by verbal attacks from the respective camps (in particular Noel and Liam Gallagher, Damon Albarn and Alex James), that extended beyond the music industry to the point where the two bands were regularly mentioned on the evening news. In particular, public imagination was sparked by the contrast between the gritty, working class Oasis and the artsy, middle class Blur. In the end, Blur's "Country House" single sold 274,000 copies to Oasis' 216,000 copies of "Roll with It". The singles charted at number 1 and number 2 respectively however many believe Blur won tactically selling their single for £1.99 compared to Oasis £3.99 single price.

In the week of its release, Damon Albarn was asked what he thought of the song. He dubbed the band as "Quoasis" and sang "Down, down, deeper and down" in reference of the song's likeness to Status Quo's 1975 hit Down Down [1]. At this time in their careers Oasis were often criticised for 'borrowing' samples from 60s and 70s bands; this was one such song containing 'borrowed' music.

The song is like several other songs, such as "Supersonic", in that preaches the importance of being yourself. Due to its combination of a catchy tune and positive lyrics, the song ranks amongst Oasis' most popular songs and is a standard at their live performances. Noel Gallagher does not like the song at all however, and described it in a 2005 interview as "appalling".

Trivia

The song was featured on All-Star Family Fortunes aired 23rd December 2006.

In the live performance on the Familiar to Millions DVD, Liam Gallagher changes the lyrics from "don't let anybody get in your way" to "don't let any fucker get in your way".

The cover photograph was taken at the beach in Weston-super-Mare. The five television sets the band members are looking at are shown on the inner sleeve, and feature Ian Botham (watched by Guigsy), Noel Gallagher from the "Cigarettes & Alcohol" music video, snooker player Alex Higgins (after winning the World Snooker Championship in 1981), Peter Sellers in a scene from The Party, and the Who's Keith Moon.

Click here to watch the music video, or here for a live performance.

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Oasis To Release 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' On DVD

Find out details and special extras for road movie

Oasis have announced they are to release new material this year -tour documentary 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down'.

The band are bringing out the on-the-road film on DVD on October 29.

The movie follows Oasis on their last world tour, taking in 26 countries and two million fans, and features unique backstage access and interviews with the whole band.

The release also features new Noel Gallagher-fronted title track, 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down', over the film's credits.

The film was shot in black and white by director Baillie Walsh who has also worked with Massive Attack, Spiritualized, New Order and Kylie Minogue.

The DVD release will feature the full-length film - and edited version was shown on British TV last year - along with a host of extras.

Footage of a Noel Gallagher fan Q&A is also included, while the whole band have provided an alternative 'directors commentary' to the film.

Additionally, the release will feature a second disc with footage from the band's homecoming show at Manchester City's Eastlands Stadium on July 2, 2005.

The concert, shot in high definition colour, includes 16 tracks, along with a montage of pictures sent in by fans. To whet you appetite you can read NME.COM's review of Oasis' City of Manchester Stadium shows online now.

Meanwhile Oasis have confirmed that they "are currently preparing a brand new album for release in 2008".

For more on Oasis and 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down', make sure you pick up this week's issue of NME - on UK newsstands from August 15 - for an exclusive look at the documentary and more details about its release.

Plus come back to NME.COM midday tomorrow for our special online Oasis picture gallery (August 14).

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Oasis In World Record Attempt

Oasis are being asked to join in with a world record breaking, family reunion plea.

Noel and Liam Gallagher have been asked to attend potentially the largest family reunion ever.

The organisers of 'The Gallagher Clan Global Gathering' are inviting every Gallagher in the world to the Guiness World Record attempt of the The Largest Same Name Gathering.

The event will unite Gallaghers from all over the world and take place in the original Gallagher homeland of Co Donegal.

The clan can trace its roots back to the legendary Irish kind Niall Of The Nine Hostages.

Meanwhile, Oasis are set to release their concert film 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' on DVD on October 29. The two-disc format is also set to feature the band's homecoming show at Manchester City's Eastlands Stadium on July 2, 2005, reports The Irish Independent.

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'Lord Don't Slow Me Down'

On 29th October Oasis release a brand new DVD film.

What happens when a film maker follows one of the world’s biggest bands on a year long world tour? What happens when the film maker is granted unique access to that band, is present for the ups and downs, the moments of greatness and the periods of the same interview in 10 different languages in as many days? What happens when that band is Oasis, travelling across 26 countries on their biggest world tour to date playing to a total of over 2 million people?

The answer is ‘Lord Don’t Slow Me Down’, a double DVD set that not only gives you the definitive feature length documentary seen in selected cinemas last year, but also the option of voice over commentaries from the band, a Noel Gallagher Q & A session with fans from New York City, out takes from the film, and a second 90 minute bonus disc capturing the band’s homecoming show at Manchester City’s Eastlands Stadium together with footage sent in by fans from around the world who attended that show. If you wanted to know what the members of Oasis make of their lives on tour and their audience, then the answers are on these two discs.

Directed by Baillie Walsh who has previously worked with Massive Attack (he made ‘Safe From Harm’), Spiritualised, New Order and Kylie’s Slow, and is now working on a film with Daniel Craig, this DVD set is a compendium of Oasis entertainment par excellence.

‘Lord Don’t Slow Me Down’ contents:

Disc One:
• Feature length documentary tour film ‘Lord Don’t Slow Me Down’ in stereo and surround sound.
• Bonus audio commentary – Noel, Liam, Andy and Gem guide you through the film with their recollections of the tour.
• A Noel Gallagher Q&A session with fans runs alongside out-takes from the film.

Bonus Disc:
• Oasis live at City of Manchester Stadium on 2nd July 2005 – sixteen classic tracks shot in HD with stereo and surround sound.
• Disc 2 also features unique footage and pictures sent in by fans who attended the concert.

'Lord Don’t Slow Me Down’ is released on 29th October 2007. Oasis are currently preparing a brand new album for release in 2008.

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Recreate Classic Album Covers

In a moment of madness, Andrew and Jon decided to have a bash at recreating some classic album covers, just for the hell of it. These are, evidently, very poor attempts, but a good laugh to do (see especially, Andrew wearing a blonde wig in the Simon & Garfunkel cover, like a hat).

Click here for the gallery that include (What's The Story) Morning Glory? - Oasis, Never Mind The Bollocks - Sex Pistols, Nevermind - Nirvana, Animals - Pink Floyd, Andy Warhol - The Velvet Underground and many more.

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Noel Gallagher At Upton Park Yesterday

Noel Gallagher got mobbed by fans at yesterday's premiership opener between West Ham United and Manchester City.

Noel witnessed Rolando Bianchi and Geovanni score on their debuts as Sven-Goran Eriksson's new-look Manchester City side got off to a winning start at West Ham winning 2-0.

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How Tony Wilson Changed Music

Tony Wilson, the music mogul who has died at 57, leaves behind an enormous musical legacy.

Tony Wilson had been suffering from cancer before his death. He played an integral role in establishing Manchester as a cultural centre, signing bands such as New Order, whose distinctive sound turned them into a global success.

The Factory label and the Hacienda nightclub were two of his best-known projects.

However, he was also recognised for his talent-spotting ability and his foresight in predicting the popularity of downloaded music.

Here are five ways that Wilson changed the music industry.

BRINGING PUNK TO THE MAINSTREAM

Wilson, who had been working as a reporter at Granada TV, gave the Sex Pistols their television debut in 1976.

He had seen the punk pioneers' legendary gig at the Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall that June.

And he booked them for the second series of his Granada music programme So It Goes.

The audience also included future stars such as Morrissey, Mark E Smith and Mick Hucknall, who were inspired by the event to form their own bands.

Only about 40 people were in the crowd, according to author David Nolan, who wrote a book hailing the concert The Gig that Changed the World.

"What those Mancunians did was astonishing," he told the BBC last year.

"They sent club culture around the world; they sent the independent record scene around the world; they took a style of music around the world."

SETTING UP FACTORY RECORDS

Joy Division, New Order and Electronic were among the acts on the roster at Manchester's Factory Records.

New Order's hits included True Faith, World in Motion and Blue Monday It has often been said that Wilson wrote contracts in his own blood, saying the artists owned everything and the label owned nothing.

Whether this story was true or not, the principle certainly was.

It was a powerful and revolutionary statement of creative freedom - but it was also financial suicide.

Albums were overdue and over-budget when they were delivered.

New Order's Blue Monday became the biggest-selling 12" single in UK history.

But Factory lost money on every copy sold because of the intricate die-cut design of its sleeve, which looked like a floppy disc.

Wilson also claimed that Factory was on the verge of signing Oasis and Pulp before it went bankrupt in 1992.

ESTABLISHING THE HACIENDA NIGHTCLUB

Rob Gretton, who was the manager of Joy Division and New Order, decided there should be a venue that played the kind of music he liked to hear.

The Hacienda was an integral part of 2002 film 24-Hour Party People
The Hacienda was funded by New Order and Factory Records, and as well as being a magnet for clubbers, it also hosted gigs - such as Madonna's first UK appearance.

"The Hacienda changed Manchester forever," said Vaughan Allen, chief executive of the city's Urbis centre, which is currently hosting an exhibition about the club.

"It did 25 years ago what MySpace does today, bringing together creative people to create something new," he told the BBC last month.

The venue was officially opened by risque comedian Bernard Manning.

He departed quickly, however - some accounts say he left his fee behind because he was so unimpressed by the sound system, while others claim it was owing to the fact that his act went down badly with the crowd.

RUNNING THE "IN THE CITY" CONFERENCE

Set up in 1992, it is the UK's largest and most influential forum for finding new talent and discussing the future of the industry.

Oasis played at In the City before they had their first hit, Supersonic It allows the music industry to run the rule over the cream of the UK's new and unsigned bands.

And it has helped launch the careers of almost every major British act of the last 15 years.

Oasis, Radiohead and Suede played at the first In the City.

Muse and Coldplay appeared in 1998; Snow Patrol performed in 2000; and The Arctic Monkeys put in an appearance five years later.

Wilson was renowned as "one of the great spotters of music talent", said Alan McGee, who founded Creation - the home of Oasis and Primal Scream.

"He was a complete inspiration," McGee told the NME website following Wilson's death.

PIONEERING LEGAL MUSIC DOWNLOADS

Wilson was one of the first people to realise the full implications of the illegal downloading revolution that Napster ushered in at the turn of the millennium, and to turn it into an opportunity.

Napster had let fans download songs without paying royalties
Back in 1999 - four years before iTunes was launched - Wilson was preparing a site called Music33, which sold tracks from local labels for 33p each.

He said the 33p price-tag was based on an honest assessment of the costs of digital delivery.

However, the site failed to take off and the cost of digital music was set much higher by the major players in the coming years.

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Who Is The Best Ever Northerner?

Organisers of the exhibition - a celebration of all things Northern - have been inviting gallery visitors to nominate their favourite Northern people, places, food and musicians, with the most popular being displayed on a specially created Wall of Fame within the gallery.

And there are plenty of Boltonians on the shortlist.

Steeplejack Fred Dibnah, comedian Peter Kay and presenter and DJ Vernon Kay have all been nominated for the "Myth Of The North Male Personality" award.

They will be up against playwright Alan Bennet, comedians Bernard Manning and Les Dawson, singers Liam Gallagher and George Formby, actor Ricky Tomlinson, former England cricket captain Geoffrey Boycott and interviewer Michael Parkinson for the award.

Currently in the lead is Davyhulme-born former Smiths frontman, Morrissey.

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Sunday On BBC 6Music

BBC 6 Music
Sunday 12 August
Oasis - 22/12/1993
04:00 - 04:30 (GMT)

Every Saturday and Sunday morning from 0400, Clare McDonnell brings you Access All Archive a unique insight into the BBC's concert and Sessions back catalogue.
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Madia Vale Studios
22/12/1993

Cigarettes & Alcohol
Shakermaker
Bring It On Down
Up In The Sky (Acoustic)
Supersonic (Acoustic)
Married With Children (Acoustic)

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