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Keith Flint of The Prodigy RIP

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    #182
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,474 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I've seen them plenty of times, from supporting Oasis on Cork 1996, to their 3 Arena gig a few years ago (Omen Tour) I really enjoyed their music. Their far of the land album reminds of when I was on a coach trip on Canada as it was only released and was everywhere.

    It's a soundtrack of my youth in the 90s but equally a fond go to "band" in the last 12 months. Their ability for their music to go hand in hand as the soundtrack to kickass really brought that movie alive. I'd have gladly gone and seen them live next time they were here, so it's an extra bit of sadness, not only from his death, but also knowing I won't get a chance to see a fantastic live show from them again.

    Whatever demons people have in their heads, talk to people. Too many people are afraid to talk, and unfortunately your mind can only handle so much. Such an unnecessary loss.


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    #183
    NoviGlitzko
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    Awful news. Glad I got to see him live at Oxygen some years back. They melted the place.


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    #184
    Yeah_Right
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    Saw them a couple of times at the Big Day Out in New Zealand. The first time (1997) they were about 5th on billing. The headliners were Offspring and Soundgarden. The Prodigy came on early evening and stole the show. They were awesome!! All anyone could talk about afterwards, was their set.

    A few years later they were the headline act and were even better. The mosh pit was insane. I've seen Metallica, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Rammstien, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Rage, RHCP and The Prodigy could rock as hard as any of them.


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    #185
    Mad_maxx
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    Bigbagofcans wrote: »
    He was plagued with depression and unfortunately saw suicide as his only way out. A permanent solution to a temporary problem :(

    Of all the banal clichés, that's the dopiest one by far


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    #186
    Mad_maxx
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    Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »
    Weirdly when I think of the Prodigy, I think of Radiohead. Not because their music was similar but because they were two hugely popular mid-late ‘90s bands who stayed outside the prevailing zeitgeist of the day and did their own thing.

    Good point, neither sold out


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    #187
    Soulsun
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Soulsun


    Seen them in Oxygen couple years ago....
    Hands down the best gig I was ever at ....
    RIP ... What a man!!!!


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    #188
    Bassfish
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    I used to DJ in a metal bar in Cork and the Prodigy were the one dance/electronic band you could play on a Saturday night and everyone liked (especially Their Law and Breathe) . Music for the Jilted Generation is a heavier album than half the metal albums I own!


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    #189
    Stacksofwacks
    Registered Users Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭Stacksofwacks


    Sad news. Flint was a very unassuming down to earth guy, contrary to his public image. A great artist and stage presence, I dont know if a Prodigy concert would be even possible without Keith. RIP


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    #190
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    I remember listening to a gig they did that 2FM (I think) broadcast I think live back a long time ago. Pretty sure it was during Music For The Jilted Generation time. Bopping away in my parents garage on a ****ty stereo with awful reception.

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    #191
    Frank Bullitt
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    I took this in 2002 at Witness. He came to the barrier and I put my disposable camera up and took this. What a moment.

    For context, my Ma took this to a photography place and had it blown up, and framed for a gift for me for Xmas that year.


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    #192
    Mental Mickey
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    Schwiiing wrote: »
    The Aaron Ramsay curse strikes again.

    RIP.

    The what now???


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    #193
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,035 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    The death of Keith Flint is certainly tragic. Like a number of posters, I would not have been a raver as such, but The Prodigy, as a musical act, and Keith Flint, as a performer, were exciting. Their music is a kind of "electronic punk" and, of course, Keith became famous for his punk style.He was great on Firestarter and Breathe. I also liked Voodoo People and Out of Space as musical pieces. Who can forget that video for Firestarter, and Keith in particular?

    RIP Keith Flint - truly a unique performer.
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    #194
    Teddy Daniels
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    Junkyard Tom wrote: »
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    Blunt was an active recon team captain in the Kosovo war.
    I always thought his motr sound was beautiful in contrast to that. Any respect that I had for the idiots in that story is eroded and my sadness that Keith Flint ended his journey with us continues.

    Oasis is just pop music and the Jam were short lived.


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    #195
    Pac1Man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭Pac1Man


    Mental Mickey wrote: »
    The what now???

    Any time Aaron Ramsey scores, a notable celebrity dies the following day. It has happened 17 times.


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    #196
    bobsman
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    Gintonious wrote: »
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    I took this in 2002 at Witness. He came to the barrier and I put my disposable camera up and took this. What a moment.

    For context, my Ma took this to a photography place and had it blown up, and framed for a gift for me for Xmas that year.

    That is brilliant and a lovely thing for your mam to do


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    #197
    Gimme A Pound
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Gimme A Pound


    Teddy Daniels wrote: »
    Blunt was an active recon team captain in the Kosovo war.
    I always thought his motr sound was beautiful in contrast to that. Any respect that I had for the idiots in that story is eroded and my sadness that Keith Flint ended his journey with us continues.

    Oasis is just pop music and the Jam were short lived.
    James Blunt's music is awful imo, Oasis mediocre but still better than Blunt. The Jam and Blur - brilliant.

    But Gallagher, All Bran and Weller have always seemed like dicks, and take themselves painfully seriously (even Noel - the self effacing isn't really thus, and doesn't hide his arrogance) whereas James is a gent, and a great laugh.

    Awesome tweet/anecdote.


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    #198
    Gimme A Pound
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    Gintonious wrote: »
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    I took this in 2002 at Witness. He came to the barrier and I put my disposable camera up and took this. What a moment.

    For context, my Ma took this to a photography place and had it blown up, and framed for a gift for me for Xmas that year.
    Fantastic!


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    #199
    mooseknunkle
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    They played in Waterford in 93 and 95

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    #200
    Titzon Toast
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    The Prodigy have been my favourite band since I was twelve years old and had Experince on cassette.
    I'm absolutely gutted that poor Keith decided to end his life.
    Its beyond sad.


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    #201
    Teddy Daniels
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    Zaria Shapely Hardware wrote: »
    James Blunt's music is awful imo, Oasis mediocre but still better than Blunt. The Jam and Blur - brilliant.

    But Gallagher, All Bran and Weller have always seemed like dicks, and take themselves painfully seriously (even Noel - the self effacing isn't really thus, and doesn't hide his arrogance) whereas James is a gent, and a great laugh.

    Awesome tweet/anecdote.

    His music is music but he as a person deserved to be treated with respect and as a recon captain for the British armed forces he’s basically a much tougher man than those spas.


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    #202
    borderlinemeath
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    Have always loved the Prodigy. Remember hearing (and taping) Charly off the radio in 91 and loving it. Never got to see them live due to a combination of my friends not really liking them/me hating festivals but got back into them in the late 00s after I bought a couple of albums for my husband who absolutely loved them too.

    RIP Keith, far too young to go.


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    #203
    Gimme A Pound
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    Teddy Daniels wrote: »
    His music is music but he as a person deserved to be treated with respect and as a recon captain for the British armed forces he’s basically a much tougher man than those spas.
    No arguments there.

    I'd say they got lots of kudos at the time though, including from people who act all appalled now. Until James showed what a self deprecating and decent guy he is via social media, he was totally fair game (being a "squaddie" would have only added to the contempt).


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    #204
    Bigbagofcans
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    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    Of all the banal clichés, that's the dopiest one by far

    Speaking as someone who has experienced suicidal thoughts, that phrase has always really resonated with me and has helped me.

    So yeah, go ahead and dismiss 'chichés' that actually help people with depression - your post is coming off as being the 'dopiest' one.


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    #205
    The Nal
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    Taken Saturday morning. He ran his PB in a 5k.

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    #206
    bobsman
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    Slightly off topic but James blunt is hilarious on twitter :D

    Keith looks very healthy at that race ....poor guy


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    #207
    Church on Tuesday
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    Mental Mickey wrote: »
    The what now???

    A load of insensitive nonsense.


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    #208
    kooga
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    I put these in the car this morning for my drive - cant believe jilted cd is 25 years old !


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    #209
    Boom_Bap
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    I've been listening to The Prodigy all day. Jilted is such an incredible album.
    Poisin, my days, what a f*cking song.


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    #210
    Beechwoodspark
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    Boom_Bap wrote: »
    I've been listening to The Prodigy all day. Jilted is such an incredible album.
    Poisin, my days, what a f*cking song.

    I remember as a teenager hearing tracks like poison and voodoo people and thinking “I’ve never heard such sounds before”. Amazing production skills from Howlett


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    #211
    jimgoose
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    Boom_Bap wrote: »
    I've been listening to The Prodigy all day. Jilted is such an incredible album.
    Poisin, my days, what a f*cking song.

    I've been rocking to Voodoo People. :cool::cool:


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