I understand that I just find it odd they have half a band in essence as opposed to previous eras where there were 4 musicians plus a backing track for BVs and enhanced sound.
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I understand that I just find it odd they have half a band in essence as opposed to previous eras where there were 4 musicians plus a backing track for BVs and enhanced sound.
He/Him/His
Well, I think the performance genuinely benefitted from some of it being live - live vocals, live drums and keyboards mixed in with the programming and pre-recorded elements. It gave it a different feel. It did feel odd initially but I guess it made it financially possible to do a really wonderful intimate show focusing on recent material. So I’ll take that trade-off!
And it’s not so different to seeing e.g. Pet Shop Boys, Human League etc where the instruments played live are mixed with programming to play the parts that are literally unplayable (unless you’re someone like Benny Anderson).
By the way, have just looked at the Forever Young single - it seems to be just the album version with no mixes or b-sides. Is that right? A shame, as I’d like to have a bit more of a reason for supporting them by buying it!
It is sadly the album version. I was hoping for a bundle. The ladies could have had a single edit, live version (Lafayette shows), extended version and to finish off a club remix. Charge £3.50 for the bundle. At least then people would support the release and own something different to the track on numerous copies of the album some of us own.
Artist releasing the album version for singles is pointless and they wonder why no one buys the single.
Here’s hoping radio pick it up as it definitely sounds like radio 2’s cup of tea! That retro 80s sound really suits them. I guess mixes may also be coming… most don’t release all on the same date any more.
Classic Pop magazine did a Top 20 Compilations list and Bananarama's Greatest Hits is at #12.
How I wish there were physical releases for these!In my world, Forever Young is the fourth single. Keep in mind, I have an active imagination.
A new interview:
Every time I see the Masquerade single cover I am shocked that they didn't use that image for the album.
It's so much nicer.
It's so much nicer.
No music video for this either then? What's the point in making it a single?
He/Him/His
Move in My Direction was sang live too.
