We spent two years working on what was supposed to be the solo album with Noel. I could — and probably will — write a book about those two years. The sheer scale of the creative process we embarked on, coupled with the covert goings-on which ultimately led to its destiny as a “lost album” are mind-blowing to this day, but at least makes for a truly great rock ‘n’ roll story.
He still fascinates me. He’s a great untapped source. The only thing holding him back is himself. He constantly talks about how he’s “long accepted his limitations” but I don’t really believe that. Go and listen to The Right Stuff and Shoot a Hole Into The Sun, both co-written and produced with us. Although it’s not the best material we worked on together, in my opinion, they prove quite clearly that when he lets his hair down he can write in a completely different way. If he placed more faith and trust in himself, Noel could reap magic.
I never had any doubt, simply because he’s a lot more talented than I, and I’ve never stopped having fun and exploring my own limited talents. At the end of the day, I always want people to be the best possible version of themselves and try and encourage that expansion.
This morning on 6Music Breakfast, Noel Gallagher chatted with Music News' Matt Everitt about Kanye West at Glastonbury and his role with the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Noel Gallagher has scored a cameo in the new season of hit Netflix drama 'House Of Cards' as himself.
Starring Kevin Spacey House of Cards is a political thriller set in Washington DC although it is actually based on a popular British series. It tells the story of Frank Underwood's quest for power in DC's political maze.
Speaking about the show earlier this year he said "I watch House of Cards. Don't tell me what happens in the new season; I have to leave it halfway through to come on tour, and my wife is under strict orders not to watch any of it or she gets a fucking divorce. No trial separation, no going to sleep back at her mum's. Divorce".
Details of the episode Noel will appear in can be found here.
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The band performed at the prestigious venue in aid of the charity's annual concert series.
The main focus was on their new album Chasing Yesterday but that didn't put Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds fans off at the band's Teenage Cancer Trust gig at The Royal Albert Hall on Saturday (March 28).
The crowd were as passionate and vocal about the follow-up to the eponymous debut from the five-piece, showing that Noel's solo efforts aren't just a mere side project, if ever there will be a reunion with brother Liam.
To the sold-out concert's delight, Gallagher and co plunged into an Oasis track, Fade Away, four songs in and later in the set, Champagne Supernova, Digsy's Dinner and Don't Look Back In Anger before closing with The Masterplan.
On form as ever, Noel chastised a fan for sitting down in the front row before quipping: "Did you buy an album? Did you buy a T-shirt? Did you buy a programme? Then I love you. And my wife loves you. And my kids definitely love you."
Support on the night was provided by Baltimore synthpop band Future Islands.
The Trust's patron Roger Daltry CBE appeared on stage ahead of the gig and praised Noel for being a long-time supporter of the charity.
This year marks the fifteenth year of the annual concert series, having raised over £20 million to help support young people with cancer.
Following a fight with his brother on August 28, 2009 he announced that he would be leaving Oasis.
Almost ten years on from the split fans of the Britpop band have held out hope that Liam and Noel Gallagher will one day put their differences to the side and take to the stage again.
But shutting down such wishful thinkers, Noel, 47, has said preserving the memories of his time in the group make it easy for him not to ever want to take part in a reunion.
He said: 'I don’t block anything out. I remember it which is why I don’t want to do it again.'
Formed in 1991, Oasis' first LP Definitely Maybe at the time became the fastest selling debut album in the UK and set the wheels in motion for a number of hits including Don't Look Back In Anger.
However as the band grew more popular, tension between the two brother began to mount and the pair often clashed while on the road.
In 2009 after an altercation with Liam which resulted in one of his guitars being destroyed Noel quit.
In a statement, he wrote in a statement: 'It is with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight.'
He added: 'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.'
On Friday Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds played a secret gig at the Rivoli Ballroom in London for Absolute Radio and ahead of the show Noel spoke about how much he's changed since Oasis.
Admitting that he's grown up a lot, he explained: 'So all the things that we should have avoided doing in Oasis.
I can avoid those now and kind of keep all the good bits'.
The father-of-three continued: 'Obviously that band [Oasis] was colossal but the attitude is still the same. My attitude towards everything is still the same anyway.'
You can catch the full radio broadcast of Noel Gallagher's gig and interview on Sunday April 12 from 6pm on Absolute Radio.
Noel Gallagher was praised by Roger Daltrey for being such a ''loyal friend and loyal supporter'' of the Teenage Cancer Trust ahead of his concert on Saturday night (28.03.15).
The Who frontman came on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London before the Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds show to pay tribute to the former Oasis guitarist for always being willing to play for the charity - which aims to improve the treatment of 13 to 24 year olds fighting cancer.
Introducing Noel, Roger - who was joined on stage by several young people helped by the UK organisation - said: ''Coming on soon is a very loyal friend and loyal supporter. He's been involved from the first day, just as Paul Weller has and Kelly Jones. On in a few minutes Noel Gallagher.''
Noel and his band stepped on stage to a rapturous reception from the sell-out crowd and opened with 'Do The Damage'.
The musician's set was packed with tracks from his new number one album 'Chasing Yesterday' and highlights included 'Lock All The Doors', 'The Dying of the Light', 'You Know We Can't Go Back' and 'In the Heat of the Moment'.
Noel was joined on stage by a horn section and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, who accompanied him for several songs including 'Everybody's On The Run', 'If I Had a Gun...' and a stripped down version of Oasis classic 'Champagne Supernova' which prompted a mass sing-along from fans.
Although the set was mainly comprised of solo songs, the rocker did play a handful of tracks by his former band, including fan favourite B-side 'Fade Away' and 'Digsy's Dinner' - from the group's 1994 debut LP 'Definitely Maybe'.
At one point between songs one cheeky admirer approached the stage and asked Noel for his autograph, which prompted the 47-year-old singer to quip: ''Sign your ticket? I'm a bit busy mate at the moment.''
The group exited the stage briefly, whipping the crowd into a frenzied ''Noel, Noel, Noel'' chant before returning for their encore.
The rock superstar sent the audience delirious with a rendition of Oasis classic 'Don't Look Back in Anger' and followed it up with 'AKA... What a Life!' to cheers of delight.
Noel closed the concert with Oasis track 'The Masterplan' to which the crowd sang along with every word.
A number of famous fans were at the gig, including former 'Doctor Who' actor Matt Smith and Queens Park Rangers soccer player Joey Barton - who previously played for Noel's favourite team Manchester City.
Barton took his Twitter account during the show, posting: ''Masterplan... Wow... (sic)''
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played a set which drew heavily from new album 'Chasing Yesterday' at London's Royal Albert Hall last night (March 28) as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust Concert gigs.
After playing Oasis' 'Fade Away' early in the set, Gallagher pointed to the direction of the rest of the set by saying: "It's Saturday night, this is a bit more like it. I'm going to play you some new songs off my fucking brilliant new album."
He then played a trio of new songs: 'In the Heat of the Moment', 'Lock All the Doors' and 'Riverman'. The Royal Albert Hall was completely sold out for the performance, and the crowd were vocal in their support of Gallagher's new music. In response to one fan shouting that he loved him, Gallagher replied: "I love you too. Did you buy an album? Did you buy a t-shirt? Did you buy a programme? Then I love you. And my wife loves you. And my kids definitely love you."
Despite the focus on new material, Gallagher did play a handful of Oasis songs. As well as 'Fade Away', he also performed 'Champagne Supernova', 'Digsy's Dinner', 'Don't Look Back In Anger' and closed with 'The Masterplan'.
Support on the night came from Baltimore synth-pop band Future Islands, who played a short set which featured last year's NME Song Of The Year 'Seasons (Waiting On You)'.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, who has raised £20 million from concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust victims over the last 15 years, was on hand to introduce Gallagher and to explain how the money raised by the charity event is spent.
On Friday Noel Gallagher took to the the stage at an exclusive South East London venue to perform an intimate gig for fans and Absolute Radio listeners.
You can listen to the full radio broadcast of the gig and interview on Sunday April 12 from 6pm on Absolute Radio.
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