For those about to chat...

Karl Hungus

Thought I might see if a thread for general chat/off-topic discussion would be a hit. Didn't think of any catchy rock related title, so if anyone wants to suggest anything good, I'll edit it.

damonjewel

How about any of these?

The mosh pit, the sound cellar, the court of the crimson king, planet caravan, cornucopia or my favourite 'The Dark side of the moon'

Mushy

I really like the sound cellar.

So what'll we talk about that isn't rock/metal stuff? Politics? the footie?

MoominPapa

+1 Sound Cellar

How about ChatAttack in memory of everyones favorite troll?:D

lurrrvs2sp00ge

I lika do da cha cha

grumpytrousers

i'd think you could put metallica in the title and that way, as of the time of posting, there'd be seven threads with metallica in the title

Karl Hungus

Mushy wrote: »

So what'll we talk about that isn't rock/metal stuff? Politics? the footie?

Up to yourselves.

That_Guy

Isn't there plenty of forums for nearly every topic already?

ShawnRaven

Awesome idea!
Also a big fan of sound cellar, although Tommy told me for weeks he'd be able to get in the 2 disc Almighty Anthf*cknology, after about four weeks of hanging I gave up.

Still, one of the better places to get gig tickets in Dublin.

Karl Hungus

That_Guy wrote: »

Isn't there plenty of forums for nearly every topic already?

Yep, but I'm not starting a new forum am I? There's plenty of forums already that have a single off-topic thread, see instruments, poker and the like. Worth trying here, and if it doesn't work out, no foul.

ShawnRaven wrote: »

Awesome idea!
Also a big fan of sound cellar, although Tommy told me for weeks he'd be able to get in the 2 disc Almighty Anthf*cknology, after about four weeks of hanging I gave up.

Still, one of the better places to get gig tickets in Dublin.

Yeah, it's a great place alright, I'll still pop in there and grab something now and then. I'd be wary of calling this thread Sound Cellar though, to avoid any confusion that might arise.

senordingdong

Just wait and see, everyone will come here to speak tangably about metal now.

Don't ya hate pants?

Nea

Kevin Kilbane has moved to Hull City. Therefore he should play weekly football and will keep his spot in the Irish squad. Currently on 92 caps another 10 he will beat Stan to be Irelands most capped player.We will then qualify for the World Cup and even throughout a bad recession it will bring the country together in harmony. We all sit around sharing a pint with six straws watching the boys in green in pubs countrywide.Go on Killer!!!!

damonjewel

senordingdong wrote: »

Don't ya hate pants?

Yes, especially stripey Spandex pants

big b

senordingdong wrote: »

Don't ya hate pants?

Yep. I like pints though

big b

So, in the spirit of general chat - is the recession meaning you guys are buying less music? Attending less gigs?

I'm an old b*stard & pretty much have most of the music I want, although I'm still replacing a lot of old vinyl with CD's. But most new old stuff I get these days is bootleg DVD's & all that costs me is a blank disc or two and a stamp.
But I remember in the 80's, money was in short supply then too. I was lucky enough to be working offshore & making great munzo, so I could still buy what I wanted music-wise. There used to be a queue of my mates wanting to make copies on cassette!

Anyway, are you having to spend less/choosing to spend less/carrying on regardless cos you've gotta have sounds, man?
:pac:

Karl Hungus

No, I don't hate pants.

big b wrote: »

So, in the spirit of general chat - is the recession meaning you guys are buying less music? Attending less gigs?

I'm an old b*stard & pretty much have most of the music I want, although I'm still replacing a lot of old vinyl with CD's. But most new old stuff I get these days is bootleg DVD's & all that costs me is a blank disc or two and a stamp.
But I remember in the 80's, money was in short supply then too. I was lucky enough to be working offshore & making great munzo, so I could still buy what I wanted music-wise. There used to be a queue of my mates wanting to make copies on cassette!

Anyway, are you having to spend less/choosing to spend less/carrying on regardless cos you've gotta have sounds, man?
:pac:

Hmm, interesting question.

I would say that I'm buying less CDs and attending less gigs, but I don't think the recession is the reason. I would say I've just been buying less and less over the last couple of years, I've got a nice selection of music, and there's nothing that I feel I really need to buy right now, you know? I suppose if there was music I wanted, I'd get it, I probably have more money these days because I've almost entirely stopped drinking.

Malice

big b wrote: »

So, in the spirit of general chat - is the recession meaning you guys are buying less music? Attending less gigs?

That's a very good question. I find I'm attending more or less the same amount of gigs i.e. very few because I think the last band that I love that played in Galway was probably Therapy? in 1994 .

If anything I'm buying more music now than ever before. The Internet is great for that sort of thing. No longer do I have to depend on the recommendations of friends/television/newspapers/magazines. Now a total stranger from a country I've never been to can recommend stuff to me!

lord lucan

i've been buying less music for some time now tbh. i find i just keep listening to all the old ****. as for gigs,i only really go to bands that i'm into although i have started going abroad for gigs too.(i'm not loaded btw.:D)

damonjewel

Nea wrote: »

Kevin Kilbane has moved to Hull City. Therefore he should play weekly football and will keep his spot in the Irish squad. Currently on 92 caps another 10 he will beat Stan to be Irelands most capped player.We will then qualify for the World Cup and even throughout a bad recession it will bring the country together in harmony. We all sit around sharing a pint with six straws watching the boys in green in pubs countrywide.Go on Killer!!!!

Interesting, discuss soccer without all the rigmarole of the soccer forum. I like that.

Don't get me wrong Kevin Kilbane is a solid player and one I think Trap shouldn't overlook for team selection for the coming internationals, but if we qualify I doubt he'd make the squad.

Derby County rule by the way

MizzLolly

oooh nooo soccer


*hides*

:P

Nea

damonjewel wrote: »

Don't get me wrong Kevin Kilbane is a solid player and one I think Trap shouldn't overlook for team selection for the coming internationals, but if we qualify I doubt he'd make the squad.

I think Killer is great but would love to see him get the 100 caps. Stingy FAI probably still wont give him a testmonial. But your probably right about him not being a part of the squad WHEN we qualify. he he

To change topic Mr.Lordi will be appearing on Podge and Rodge in the near future!

funnyname

The oldest rocker in town.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7826717.stm

damonjewel

The oldest rocker in town.

No offence mate but i think thats been posted a couple of times already.

So, in the spirit of general chat - is the recession meaning you guys are buying less music? Attending less gigs?

I am not buying cds and vinyl but I am downloading probably 3 times as much in material. Also now I am a dad I don't go to gigs much, I usually wait until something spectacular comes along that is well worth the effort and cash like going to see Rush in Manchester or Faust in Cork. However none of this is due to the credit crunch but just my circumstances.

Yep. I like pints though

Me too, actually I would love a Rock and Metal boardsie p1ss up

Also any more ideas for a name for this thread?

such as the misty mountain hop; electric funeral etc

lord lucan

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Thought I might see if a thread for general chat/off-topic discussion would be a hit. Didn't think of any catchy rock related title, so if anyone wants to suggest anything good, I'll edit it.

.........AND GENERAL CHAT FOR ALL!!:D

Malice

lord lucan wrote: »

.........AND GENERAL CHAT FOR ALL!!:D

I think that's the best title so far!

mike65

As I'm banned from posting in Soccer and frankly am not that pushed about crawling to GY to get back in, lets talk about Liverpool - Everton! :pac:

Malice

mike65 wrote: »

As I'm banned from posting in Soccer and frankly am not that pushed about crawling to GY to get back in, lets talk about Liverpool - Everton! :pac:

How did you get banned? As for tonight's game, given the way results went at the weekend 3 points are vital for the reds. I would hope that lessons are learned from the Stoke game and both Torres and Keane are started. They combined to good effect in the corresponding fixture in Goodison park earlier in the season .

mike65

This is how - its a long thread the first 3 pages relate to the background and how I got banned.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055463825

Nea

Dont usually post in soccer forum and if I did about Kilbane I would probably be lynched.

Should be a good game this evening tho I wonder will there be murders as there should be plenty of beer consumed. I thought derbies were mainly an early kick off

big b

To answer my own question on recessionary music-buying habits, I haven't curtailed my own spending really. In fact, I spent a good few bob in Dublin over the weekend buying old stuff I couldn't find in Galway. Must admit I don't buy much "new" music anymore.
On gigs, I really don't bother that much these days. I spent my teens, 20's & 30's attending literally hundreds of gigs, often travelling a long way in the times before cheap flights. Now, it takes something pretty big for me to make the effort to attend a gig.
Probably just getting old, but I'm happier these days watching a good gig dvd in my comfy chair with a glass of something & a packet of skins handy.

Having said all that, there are loads of comeback tours doing the rounds, and this year I'll probably go see U2, Wishbone Ash & maybe one or two others. Don't think I could be arsed with AC/DC at a racecourse though.

big b

mike65 wrote: »

As I'm banned from posting in Soccer and frankly am not that pushed about crawling to GY to get back in, lets talk about Liverpool - Everton! :pac:

One of my brothers lives in Oz & Everton is his English team. He deserves to be sent so far away just for that!
Anyway, was talking to him on the phone during the match where Falliani(sp?) got the booking that makes him miss the 2 Liverpool games. I was very surprised Moyes didn't take him off at half-time to protect him, the game seemed well won by then. Brother's thoughts are that without Felliani, Everton's difficult job just got a whole lot harder.

Pool have been more consistent this year (I think) & I'd fancy them quite strongly to win both matches.

Never can be sure about local derbies though

ps Actually quite nice to be able to talk football again. I'm no fan of the jobsworths & the megalomaniacs on that section of boards!

mike65

I'm just hoping Rafa has the wit to start Torres and Alonso esp with Fellaini out, most of Evertons punch comes through him recently.

Malice

mike65 wrote: »

I'm just hoping Rafa has the wit to start Torres and Alonso esp with Fellaini out, most of Evertons punch comes through him recently.

I think I posted this on the Liverpool thread but anyway, I wouldn't be surprised that if Alonso starts, he gets clattered on his newly-healed foot. Now that I think about it, hasn't he been the recipient of at least 3 nasty challenges this season that resulted in red cards? Vidic, someone from Wigan and someone from Man City.

mike65

I'm taking the ultimate step to see Pool win this - I'm betting on Everton/draw :pac: desperate times...

Malice

mike65 wrote: »

I'm taking the ultimate step to see Pool win this - I'm betting on Everton/draw :pac: desperate times...

Well, that didn't work :mad:. Can you bet on an Everton win for this weekend's game?

big b

malice_ wrote: »

Well, that didn't work :mad:. Can you bet on an Everton win for this weekend's game?

Didn't work right enough..........but the winnings will soften the blow!

Thought Everton defended pretty well, but Jaysus, Liverpool had their chances to put them away.

damonjewel

So what chance have Derby tonight? I am fearing thew worst for my beloved rams.I Must remain optimistic!

MizzLolly

Awh... come on.. soccer? Really? Aww

Karl Hungus

MizzLolly wrote: »

Awh... come on.. soccer? Really? Aww

Yeah, well if you're not into soccer, how about them there movies?

I'm rather looking forward to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu2VAHAMclo

big b

Looks interesting, Karl.

I'm also looking forward to Tarantino's new movie, a remake of Inglorious Basterds. With Brad Pitt for the girlies, so I should be able to get Mrs Big B to accompany me!

Rockee

As regards the music question, Im spending feck all on music as Im not having any luck whatsoever on the job front. As a result my constant gig going and religiously heading out on Saturday nights has somewhat ended and I dont feel sad for it! Im 27 now and want to move on a little...

On our World Cup prospects..we'll qualify because we're in a recession! We always qualify for something when we havent an árse in our trousers. :P

MizzLolly

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Yeah, well if you're not into soccer, how about them there movies?

I'm rather looking forward to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu2VAHAMclo

Feck! That looks good, an artificial heart? yikes! :eek:

mike65

Goddamn Spuds :mad:

big b

mike65 wrote: »

Goddamn Spuds :mad:

Burn the dinner, Mike? :eek:

mike65

I'd burn 'arry Redknapp for fluking that win last night! (spuds=spurs)

big b

Ahhhhh.:o

Saw the last 20 minutes or so, pretty manic ending, eh?

Gotta feel for Burnley, that was a very rough way to go out.

Karl Hungus

Tom Waits.

That is all.

DeadSkin

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Tom Waits.

That is all.

The Ice Cream Man :pac:

Hasn't he been seen in Neachtain's a few times in Galway over the years, or did I imagine it?

MizzLolly

Ooooh reading Beowulf at the moment (again!).. love it!!


/nerd

Tommyboy71

I need a bit of help. A friend was asking whether I knew a song based on a description of a video. The facts are as follows;

Early to mid 90's
4 piece (he thinks)
Blonde female singer
Black and white vid
set in a warehouse
pigeon/dove at a the window

Sorry for the shyt description but this is killing me? All help appreciated

mike65

Nope, sounds a bit "arty" though (always beware vids with a dove at the window).

In other news, are Citeh going to make a bid for Robbie Keane? :eek: (please!)