IRC Chat with Noel Gallagher

4th August 1996

Oasis: Let's have some questions...

CR: Homer asks: after all that's happened over the last three years...

what makes you truly happy?

CR: From Townsend: Whats in yer pockets, blokes from Oasis?

CR: doc asks: what is the status on the live album?

Oasis: demos recorded for a new album. just waiting to go into the studio to record.

Oasis: don't know about the live album yet.

CR: From SISA01: Do you prefer big or small gigs?

Oasis: i like both.

CR: from al: When did Noel start to play guitar?

Oasis: started at six

Chris: from Shari: Is there going to be a b-side compilation in the States?

CR: Karll asks: when will Oasis be releasing their next new single,

and what will it be?

CR: Stellar asks: would they ever consider coming to south africa,

I'd love to see them live.

Oasis: but we'll play anywhere!

CR: Homer asks: are there plans to do the next James Bond theme?

CR: jeepers asks: did you ever think you would be this big?

Oasis: no

CR: stefan asks: any plans for a gig in berlin?

Oasis: no

CR: redskies asks: In Champagne Supernova, you say "Slowly walking down the hall,

faster than a canonball" Well which is it? Fast or slow?

Oasis: it's a lyric. that's it.

CR: pigeon asks: are you playing any new songs on these tour dates?

CR: modgirl asks: lot's of my friends plan on wearing Man City shirts to the shows.

Is this a good way to get your attention, or is there a better way?

Oasis: it's a good way. but there are better.

CR: cnn asks: what are your feelings on bootlegs?

Oasis: don't mind

CR: |HeRoN|!can you ask please: how do you feel about being compared to the beatles?

even rated as better!?

Oasis: flattered and embarassed

CR: BombJack asks: How moshed-up is the band??

CR: Valved asks: do you plan to work with Paul Weller again?

Oasis: yes

CR: NoelRulz asks: Ask Noel if he's learnt to drive his Roller yet :)

CR: moonshado asks: will bonehead sing in future concerts?

Oasis: absolutly not

CR: Oasisgirl asks: Liam what is your favorite song that Noel has written?

CR: moonshado asks: Will bonehead sing in future records?

Oasis: nope

CR: amanda in scotland asks: any plans for a haircut?

Oasis: maybe in a few weeks

CR: From Beavis: What's your favorite Beatles song?

Oasis: Ticket to Ride

CR: mastrplan asks: will u please play the masterplan in cork on aug 14?

Oasis: yes. i will.

CR: Stellar ask: why does every '"indie/brit pop" band have to have "coming home"

or "alright" in their songs, at least one that is?

Oasis: maybe they're all lost and feeling alright

CR: Noelle asks: Is Maine Road going to be released on video?

CR: carpbunny asks: What's your favorite movie?

Oasis: Star Wars

CR: auntjessi asks: why does Noel claim to have the 28 min. Helter Skelter bootleg

--I've seen one but it was a fake!

Oasis: i don't

CR: ]-[omer asks: who decides on the set list for gigs?

CR: Valved asks: How do you feel about the Sex Pistols reforming?

Oasis: seen them twice thought they were fucking brilliant

CR: stefan asks: will there be a video with all the music videos available?

Oasis: yes. soon. but no real plans yet.

CR: karll asks: Whats Noels favorite food?

Oasis: fried kuyadu

*OasisGirl* my question is "Noel how does Meg feel about you going on the road with

all the birds there ready to shag?"

Oasis: don't know

CR: are there any bands out currently that you admire or like? (besides Oasis)

Oasis: all Oasis tribute bands

CR: carpbunny asks: how do you feel about all the recent deaths due to heroin in rock?

CR: Talk2Nite asks: what does the band feel about making videos?

Oasis: horrible

CR: mophead asks: when are you planing to tour the west coast of America?

Oasis: November

CR: : which does Noel think is the best song off the forthcoming album?

Oasis: all of them

CR: |heron| asks: could you please ask: When do you plan to return to scotland,

or is that too far away to think about?

CR: do you really think that the fighting between noel and liam will break up Oasis?"

Oasis: no

CR: mophead asks: due to popular rumor...whats the story on Liam and Patsy getting

hittched?

Oasis: no plans as yet

CR: cmc asks: how does it feel to play at loch lomond?

Oasis: fab

CR: whatever asks: Why was Liam kicked out of school?

Oasis: He wasn't. I was.

CR: Moonshadow asks: Does Alan have a girlfriend?

CR: townsend asks: did you ever read the Beano?

Oasis: yes

CR: I'd like to know what they think of America, if it's really anything

to shout about once you think you've made it?

CR: jordache asks:which bands will support you in stockholm on wednesday?

CR: al asks: whats noel's fav guitar

Oasis: epiphone casino

CR: rik asks: Can't wait to hear the collaboration with The Chemical Brothers --

is there going to be dance-orientated stuff a la Underworld?

Oasis: don't know

CR: This one is from me: What's uncool about it being too big? Just wondering :)

CR: mophead asks: noel, how does it feel to be considered the next lennon by peoples

such as me?

Oasis: very flattering

CR: Make sure you listen to the RealAudio broadcast in just an hour!

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IRC Transcripts courtesy AMX and Oasis Internet

Oasis Live from Loch Lomond -- http://www.rise.co.uk/oasis

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