Veikko's Blur Page

MrMagpie · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject:

New one is boy, older two are girls Cool

MrMagpie · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

Has anyone here gotten their book yet? What do you think?

Modern Park Escape · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject:

I don't know man? but I can assure you that your book has saved the lives of many people waiting for something new from Blur.
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MrMagpie · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject:

Have you gotten yours yet?

Veikko · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

I just got my copy of Black Book! It arrived me in excellent shape this morning and I've already had a few hours browsing it. The first impressions are very very good. For starters, I really dig the look/feel of the book. The layout and typography are very clear and effective. There are no pics, but who needs them anyway?

Opening the book for the first time is guaranteed to give the "WOW!" effect for any Blur fan. This is the first time someone has paid an effort to deep analyse over 200 live Blur recordings. The job in one word is amazing.

There are sixteen chapters in the book (one per year) and every chapter begins with an introduction of the era Blur were going through at the time. The intros are followed by the actual reviews that are very descriptive and enjoyable to read. By reading the reviews, you can easily revisit the past and imagine what was it like being at the actual gig.

The last chapters include a song and tour date lists that are very handy additions next to the main content. If you've ever wondered whether "Es Schmecht" or "All We Want" were ever played live, the Song Performance List has the answer ready for you. Interestingly, Tour Dates List features some dates that are not present on my site (for instance, the US dates in 1992) - that's one sign of heavy research Drew has done! Smile

I really admire all the work that has gone into this huge one-man project. This book is not just for the Blur bootleg collectors, but to anyone who has an interest in the band's live history. The only thing that I feel is missing is the index that could list the shows in chrono/alpha order for easy searching. Hopefully it will be included in the future edition. Meanwhile, I'm sure this one will keep me satisfied for many years to come. Well done Drew!

MrMagpie · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject:

Wow Veikko, I am flattered...thanks so much, I'm glad you like it! And thank you for the comment on the index...little things (and big things!) that can be added/changed will be if/when a 2nd edition comes out in a few years (trust me, I take notes Cool

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Veikko · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

^ Well, I'm flattered that you posted a link to my review at BLAAP. Smile

Glad to see there are also new reviews at Amazon.com.

MrMagpie · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject:

Yeah it's coming along, slowly but steadily people are buying it Cool

I uploaded another show at BLAAP today in case you didn't see it...
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Modern Park Escape · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject:

Great show in point depot 1999 th audio is good but i get another gig's from 1992 Mr magpie make my wish come true.

Razz

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MrMagpie · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:23 pm Post subject:

Oh yeah, I'll try to remember when I find the time! Cool

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Modern Park Escape · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

I post i collection rare from blur tonight
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MrMagpie · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:50 pm Post subject:

Just to let you all know, Black Book will be featured on Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 as part of "3 Book Thursdays" on the following website:

www.pdxwrite.com
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Modern Park Escape · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:03 am Post subject:

essexdogs25 · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject:

I'll write soon what I think of Black Book, but I'm loving (still in 92)

I just have some questions for you, Drew :

01 - Did they really play "Ernold Same" in the Soundchecks of La Luna, 96? Can you post it or you promise you will not for the taper?
02 - Did you wrote just what you know or do you believe in Internet? I mean, in Veikko's gigography you can see that they played Miss America and Starshaped (On Air and Leicester Academy, both in 93). I know there's no record of this, but this is the reason right? Is like Best Days, you said in book that they never played it live, but they did once (not sure) in Point 95 (you put this show on your blog), right?
03 - In Ernold Same, what did you talk about the intro in 94 shows?

Well, I'm downloading every show I can find just to hear and read your wonderfull words

Really thank you Exclamation

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MrMagpie · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:02 am Post subject:

^hey man, thanks!

1) No I can share that, I will as soon as I can

2) I was writing referring to what is available, but for the 2nd edition I'm going to change it to what is thought to exist...but in this one, I just meant what it documented on tapes we have, so far

3) Not sure I understand what you mean, but they played Ernold Same a lot in '94, oftentimes right after Lot 105 ended as the show intro, other times in the middle of the show...is that what you meant?
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