Plazaman wrote: » Fair play to them, they had a good run of it. 44 million copies of their tunes, quite a feat. Hopefully they'll include Hargadons or Shoots on the farewell tour next year.
AllGunsBlazing wrote: » I wouldn't be surprised if the reunion tour is already penciled in for 2013.;)
irish-stew wrote: » Not a fan, but credit were credit is due, the lads have done well for them selfs. The Mayor of Sligo, has also said she will try and get to play one of their last gigs at the Showgrounds. Oddly said at the ground this evening during Rovers homecoming.
il gatto wrote: » No wish to wind people up, but why exactly is credit due? For their God given musical genius? No? The hard work and deligence to master their chosen instrument? No? Their canny knack of writing a catchy tune? Hardly. A mediocre voice, zero musicianship, no real songwriting ability and some laboured, high camp dance moves. Let's face it. They got lucky. Big style. Just my 2 cents as a long time guitarist and music anorak with many friends in the business. I wish them no ill will but can't give them any credit for how they've earned their fortune.
irish-stew wrote: » il gatto wrote: » No wish to wind people up, but why exactly is credit due? For their God given musical genius? No? The hard work and deligence to master their chosen instrument? No? Their canny knack of writing a catchy tune? Hardly. A mediocre voice, zero musicianship, no real songwriting ability and some laboured, high camp dance moves. Let's face it. They got lucky. Big style. Just my 2 cents as a long time guitarist and music anorak with many friends in the business. I wish them no ill will but can't give them any credit for how they've earned their fortune. Again, not a fan, but even for 14 years of mediocre music and cover songs, and to finish where they were, someone was doing something right.
blackiebest wrote: » Maybe the boys will now tax their Maserati, porsche, VW California and any other British plated toys they have in this country, where both they and the cars live. It is amazing that they have never been forced to do so by customs. It is also amazing that the lads never felt they should do so themselves. Any other Joe would have their car lifted within a couple of weeks. Dont bother tell me about British address as this is not relevant, ever, the law applys to where the car normally resides, not the owner! PAy your TAXES lads, and well done for the last 14 years. PS Being the petrol head I am I have nothing but joy that they have them, just think they should pay their way like anybody else
promethius wrote: » to be fair to them they're not just a random bunch assembled to have money thrown at them. They were in school with me, Shane and Mark both have very good voices and always were excellent performers, Kian's good on guitar and piano (not relevant to westlife fair enough) but can't sing. The dub doesn't appear to be able to do anything but i stand open to correction. The main part of their success was luck, nobody can dispute that, even they would admit it to themselves privately i'm sure. They worked hard, lived pretty cleanly and kept out of any big scandals. A huge asset for them was doing what they were told, more crap covers? sure why not. Ballad after ballad? fair enough. Can't have our own influence on the music? Ok Louis. They've always spoke highly of their home town which says a lot about someone in my mind anyways.
promethius wrote: » to be fair to them they're not just a random bunch assembled to have money thrown at them. They were in school with me, Shane and Mark both have very good voices and always were excellent performers, Kian's good on guitar and piano (not relevant to westlife fair enough) but can't sing. The dub doesn't appear to be able to do anything but i stand open to correction. The main part of their success was luck, nobody can dispute that, even they would admit it to themselves privately i'm sure. They worked hard, lived pretty cleanly and kept out of any big scandals. A huge asset for them was doing what they were told, more crap covers? sure why not. Ballad after ballad? fair enough. Can't have our own influence on the music? Ok Louis.They've always spoke highly of their home town which says a lot about someone in my mind anyways.
promethius wrote: » why what did kian say about sligo? i always thought he was positive about the place? he's here the whole time, see him surfing a lot, built the dreamhouse close to the beach in strandhill, sligo lad through and through.
il gatto wrote: » Gave out in an interview after (Hotpress maybe?) after some misdirected abuse ended up with a beating. If I recall correctly, claimed he came out on top. Que lad who beat him up telling everyone he was going to give him a hiding if he got him. Applied for planning for an extention, then applied for changes to planning which don't need to be published, flattened the house that was there and built one over 4 times as big. Site next door was given to a girl from over the road by her father a few years before. Strandhill through and through. Planning? No way. Lives miles away now apparently. Nice to be "special".
promethius wrote: » il gatto wrote: » Gave out in an interview after (Hotpress maybe?) after some misdirected abuse ended up with a beating. If I recall correctly, claimed he came out on top. Que lad who beat him up telling everyone he was going to give him a hiding if he got him. Applied for planning for an extention, then applied for changes to planning which don't need to be published, flattened the house that was there and built one over 4 times as big. Site next door was given to a girl from over the road by her father a few years before. Strandhill through and through. Planning? No way. Lives miles away now apparently. Nice to be "special". Have to just correct something there, the house wasn't knocked down, i remember it well, it was a garish colour and had very unusual pointed arches at the front, it was renovated and added to (extensively as you say). I remember thinking it was very odd that it wasn't just knocked down but figured it was part of the planning permission. As for that girl, what can you say, very disappointing for sure. But he's probably got the house there for the same reason he hasn't paid the VRT
il gatto wrote: » Gave out in an interview after (Hotpress maybe?) after some misdirected abuse ended up with a beating. If I recall correctly, claimed he came out on top. Que lad who beat him up telling everyone he was going to give him a hiding if he got him.
westliferule wrote: » cant believe Westlife are splitting up guys Ill miss ye so much you are by far the best band ever and you will never be forgotten. Hope to get tickets to Croke Park next week but if I dont I dont.
Buford T Justice wrote: » Kian hasn't. Not after he got that thumping in Abrakebabra one night for chattin up a guys missus - Knob.
il gatto wrote: » Gave out in an interview after (Hotpress maybe?) after some misdirected abuse ended up with a beating. If I recall correctly, claimed he came out on top. Que lad who beat him up telling everyone he was going to give him a hiding if he got him..
