Post by mrsrf on Apr 18, 2014 17:03:37 GMT 1
Doing storify was too much of a palarver so here's a cut & paste job of most of the twitter Q&A answers fromearlier this week. Loosely grouped by topic.
Things we learned from the twitter chat 15April
what would be the top 3 venues you've played?
1 Glasgow Barrowland 2 Toulouse Bikini 3 Royal Albert Hall SB
favourite UK venue you've played?
Glasgow Barrowland. SB
looking forward to Richmond Park?Fancy a trip tae the dugs at Shawfield before,or is that too Blur?
Looking forward to it immensely. I went to Shawfield once and quite liked it. SB
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How would you feel if one of your songs was sampled in a hip hop song?
Perfectly happy. I like hip hop. SB
What was yr thoughts on surgeon remix of fear satan. I once had honour to play it on local radio!
It's the best remix anyone has ever done of our music. It's phenomenal! SB
What is Stuart's favorite electric guitar ?
Fender Coronado SB
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one guitar pedal would you want w/ you?
I'd rather have food and books though if pushed a looper. SB
Would you consider doing an 'unplugged' album at some point?
We will never to anything unplugged. Ever. SB
What would Mogwai Unplugged sound like?
emphatically PISH
Fucking rubbish. SB
Are you usually stressed before a concert?
Depends on the concert. Usually not, no. SB
Is Martin still at home? Who is the guy filling in?
He is. Johnny Scott is filling in. Martins coming back next week. SB
Any plans to record with Steve Albini again?
No plans but it was a great experience so you never know. SB
When you play werewolf live, has that beginning bit always been on tape?
It's not a tape. Barry plays it. SB
It's a bit I play on a Juno-60. BB and a wee drone thing.
Do u have unreleased songs from Happy,Mr. Beast, or The Hawk recording sessions that may surface in future?
Some from Happy songs. I think we released everything from the others. LOTS from Rock Action... SB
Any plans to play New Zealand?
No but I would like that very much. SB
Can you guys please come play a gig in Beirut, Lebanon?
We almost did once but it fell through. Hopefully at some point. SB
Please come again to Malaysia!
That would be lovely. Had a great holiday there this year. SB
Playing in Ireland anytime soon? Your recent Usher Hall gig in #Edinburgh was first class.
Yes. We're playing Electric Picnic.
Is there a place for Mexico on this year's tour? we love getting our ears fucked with ur music [/b]
hopefully SB
anything you haven't done with Mogwai you really want to?
Bring world peace SB
What city is on the cover of ‘Harcore…’
New York City SB
What's the owl about? Spotted it on the stage at the Usher Hall
My girlfriends wee sister found it in the street. Nice owl. SB
Will we ever see lyrics to "George Square Thatcher Death Party
I think it's a manual in German. Sorry to disappoint.
is it true that Barry sings different words 2 Hunted By a Freak each time? Surely not easier 2 write some?
I don't think theyre words. SB
looking back @ your previous records(rave tapes excluded) what do u consider your best album? Mine=Mr. Beast
I think Come On Die Young is the best. It changes thoug. SB
Favourite track off CODY?
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door SB
Any plans to play/tour CODY in its entirety as you did with Zidane soundtrack?
No plans at present to do that. SB
Rothesay Pav. 2001. What a brilliant day. Busses, ferry, gig. Read somewhere you didn't enjoy it?
the day was fun though the gig was a bit of a shambles. SB
What's your favourite humming noise?
Tour bus engine. Goes all flangey when you walk past. SB
Can you ask Barry what time Serg's shuts?
I'm going to ask him why he's not giving me hauners with these questions!
Will you bring back the Q&A part of your website that used to be tremendous fun
We stopped that as no one was writing any songs! SB
how do you decide which songs to play live?
We just make a list of what we feel like playing. Not that scientific to be honest SB
where in glasgow did you begin to start off with small gigs ect? Favourite venue in scotland to play?
Yes we played small gigs. We played 13th note (glassford at), Sleazies and King Tuts SBN
looks like Stuart answering the questions so what r ur 3 fave Mogwai tunes?
1 Helicon One 2 Rano Pano 3 Batcat
Is there a track you love(d) the most working on /playing from last album Rave Tapes? (I love Simon Ferocious)
Remurdered is fun. SB
would you object to Rave Tapes being re-jigged to sound like a rave tape ? #airhorn #whistles
not a bad shout. Barry has great Rave patter. SB
was Young Team really recorded in Hamilton?
Yes it was. Mcm ( now Gargleblast) at Peacock Cross.
will you ever play No Medicine For Regret live
I hope so. SB
Do you have any other soundtracks in the pipeline?
We have series 2 of Les Revenants and the Hudson River Project lined up. SB
Is playing in Mogwai your full time jobs
no. i babysit for Hollwood actors. BB
Yes! it is SB
Yes. We also run Rock Action Records and Castle Of Doom studio. SB
What will you do for the 20 years birthday of Mogwai ? a best of ?
We have some plans. More soon. SB
OK, individual answers please. Second favourite team?
Rangers FC. WATP etc
don't know about the others but mind is the Accies as my grandad played for them. SB
do any of you read comics? Any favourites? Thanks!
@dominic138 and me do. Lots of favourites. Saga right now. SB
Have you seen this week's Game of thrones yet ?!
Aye. Totally brilliant! SB
What's your favourite egg? Poached (more runny than solid) for me
I’m with you. poached. SB
Is the city of Aberdeen forgiven yet?
Yes it is. SB
I was there 6 days ago and i left a half eaten buttery on the ground as litter. BB
which band (mogwai or other, I guess) member has the most interesting knowledge of / taste in obscure films?
Our European merch guy Mark fills this role. SB
Pizza. Straight from the oven or deep-fried? Alternatively, which film composers inspire / influence you?
I like all kinds of pizza. Arvo part is my favourite composer. SB
How were Pixies at Coachella? Also, anyone spewed or shat in the bus yet?
They were magic. Spew and shite free bus this far Paul! SB
What's your favourite new releases that you've gotten to listen this year?
Killed By Deathrock comp on Sacred Bones. Not strictly new though. SB
July 7th you will play in Italy with @mumtheband have you ever heard them? I think they are lovely
Mum are one of my favourite bands! SB
What is the best Silver Jews album?
American Water I think. SB
Did you see the replacements at coachella!?
No we were only there on Saturday. Nas was good. SB
there's a song of an other band that you would like to be written by you?
Get Lucky by Daft Punk. Cracking prs on that. SB
Any specific band I should check out?
Check out Lightning Bolt. SB
U reference punk/hardcore a lot in your music. Who was the first hardcore band you ever listened to?
For me it was obviously Aqua. BB
Black flag SB
Biggest Scottish musical influences ?
Jamc. Yummyfur. Ivor Cutler. Corries. Arab Strap. Pastels. Boards of Canada. Trout. Vaselines. SB
Looking forward to playing alongside Godspeed You Black Emperor in Barcelona at the Primavera festival?
Of course! Brilliant band and great drinking partners. SB
Things we learned from the twitter chat 15April
what would be the top 3 venues you've played?
1 Glasgow Barrowland 2 Toulouse Bikini 3 Royal Albert Hall SB
favourite UK venue you've played?
Glasgow Barrowland. SB
looking forward to Richmond Park?Fancy a trip tae the dugs at Shawfield before,or is that too Blur?
Looking forward to it immensely. I went to Shawfield once and quite liked it. SB
------------
How would you feel if one of your songs was sampled in a hip hop song?
Perfectly happy. I like hip hop. SB
What was yr thoughts on surgeon remix of fear satan. I once had honour to play it on local radio!
It's the best remix anyone has ever done of our music. It's phenomenal! SB
What is Stuart's favorite electric guitar ?
Fender Coronado SB
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one guitar pedal would you want w/ you?
I'd rather have food and books though if pushed a looper. SB
Would you consider doing an 'unplugged' album at some point?
We will never to anything unplugged. Ever. SB
What would Mogwai Unplugged sound like?
emphatically PISH
Fucking rubbish. SB
Are you usually stressed before a concert?
Depends on the concert. Usually not, no. SB
Is Martin still at home? Who is the guy filling in?
He is. Johnny Scott is filling in. Martins coming back next week. SB
Any plans to record with Steve Albini again?
No plans but it was a great experience so you never know. SB
When you play werewolf live, has that beginning bit always been on tape?
It's not a tape. Barry plays it. SB
It's a bit I play on a Juno-60. BB and a wee drone thing.
Do u have unreleased songs from Happy,Mr. Beast, or The Hawk recording sessions that may surface in future?
Some from Happy songs. I think we released everything from the others. LOTS from Rock Action... SB
Any plans to play New Zealand?
No but I would like that very much. SB
Can you guys please come play a gig in Beirut, Lebanon?
We almost did once but it fell through. Hopefully at some point. SB
Please come again to Malaysia!
That would be lovely. Had a great holiday there this year. SB
Playing in Ireland anytime soon? Your recent Usher Hall gig in #Edinburgh was first class.
Yes. We're playing Electric Picnic.
Is there a place for Mexico on this year's tour? we love getting our ears fucked with ur music [/b]
hopefully SB
anything you haven't done with Mogwai you really want to?
Bring world peace SB
What city is on the cover of ‘Harcore…’
New York City SB
What's the owl about? Spotted it on the stage at the Usher Hall
My girlfriends wee sister found it in the street. Nice owl. SB
Will we ever see lyrics to "George Square Thatcher Death Party
I think it's a manual in German. Sorry to disappoint.
is it true that Barry sings different words 2 Hunted By a Freak each time? Surely not easier 2 write some?
I don't think theyre words. SB
looking back @ your previous records(rave tapes excluded) what do u consider your best album? Mine=Mr. Beast
I think Come On Die Young is the best. It changes thoug. SB
Favourite track off CODY?
May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door SB
Any plans to play/tour CODY in its entirety as you did with Zidane soundtrack?
No plans at present to do that. SB
Rothesay Pav. 2001. What a brilliant day. Busses, ferry, gig. Read somewhere you didn't enjoy it?
the day was fun though the gig was a bit of a shambles. SB
What's your favourite humming noise?
Tour bus engine. Goes all flangey when you walk past. SB
Can you ask Barry what time Serg's shuts?
I'm going to ask him why he's not giving me hauners with these questions!
Will you bring back the Q&A part of your website that used to be tremendous fun
We stopped that as no one was writing any songs! SB
how do you decide which songs to play live?
We just make a list of what we feel like playing. Not that scientific to be honest SB
where in glasgow did you begin to start off with small gigs ect? Favourite venue in scotland to play?
Yes we played small gigs. We played 13th note (glassford at), Sleazies and King Tuts SBN
looks like Stuart answering the questions so what r ur 3 fave Mogwai tunes?
1 Helicon One 2 Rano Pano 3 Batcat
Is there a track you love(d) the most working on /playing from last album Rave Tapes? (I love Simon Ferocious)
Remurdered is fun. SB
would you object to Rave Tapes being re-jigged to sound like a rave tape ? #airhorn #whistles
not a bad shout. Barry has great Rave patter. SB
was Young Team really recorded in Hamilton?
Yes it was. Mcm ( now Gargleblast) at Peacock Cross.
will you ever play No Medicine For Regret live
I hope so. SB
Do you have any other soundtracks in the pipeline?
We have series 2 of Les Revenants and the Hudson River Project lined up. SB
Is playing in Mogwai your full time jobs
no. i babysit for Hollwood actors. BB
Yes! it is SB
Yes. We also run Rock Action Records and Castle Of Doom studio. SB
What will you do for the 20 years birthday of Mogwai ? a best of ?
We have some plans. More soon. SB
OK, individual answers please. Second favourite team?
Rangers FC. WATP etc
don't know about the others but mind is the Accies as my grandad played for them. SB
do any of you read comics? Any favourites? Thanks!
@dominic138 and me do. Lots of favourites. Saga right now. SB
Have you seen this week's Game of thrones yet ?!
Aye. Totally brilliant! SB
What's your favourite egg? Poached (more runny than solid) for me
I’m with you. poached. SB
Is the city of Aberdeen forgiven yet?
Yes it is. SB
I was there 6 days ago and i left a half eaten buttery on the ground as litter. BB
which band (mogwai or other, I guess) member has the most interesting knowledge of / taste in obscure films?
Our European merch guy Mark fills this role. SB
Pizza. Straight from the oven or deep-fried? Alternatively, which film composers inspire / influence you?
I like all kinds of pizza. Arvo part is my favourite composer. SB
How were Pixies at Coachella? Also, anyone spewed or shat in the bus yet?
They were magic. Spew and shite free bus this far Paul! SB
What's your favourite new releases that you've gotten to listen this year?
Killed By Deathrock comp on Sacred Bones. Not strictly new though. SB
July 7th you will play in Italy with @mumtheband have you ever heard them? I think they are lovely
Mum are one of my favourite bands! SB
What is the best Silver Jews album?
American Water I think. SB
Did you see the replacements at coachella!?
No we were only there on Saturday. Nas was good. SB
there's a song of an other band that you would like to be written by you?
Get Lucky by Daft Punk. Cracking prs on that. SB
Any specific band I should check out?
Check out Lightning Bolt. SB
U reference punk/hardcore a lot in your music. Who was the first hardcore band you ever listened to?
For me it was obviously Aqua. BB
Black flag SB
Biggest Scottish musical influences ?
Jamc. Yummyfur. Ivor Cutler. Corries. Arab Strap. Pastels. Boards of Canada. Trout. Vaselines. SB
Looking forward to playing alongside Godspeed You Black Emperor in Barcelona at the Primavera festival?
Of course! Brilliant band and great drinking partners. SB