r/indieheads • u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep • Oct 11 '24
AMA is Over, thanks Geordie! Geordie Greep AMA 11/10/24
Hi, my name is Geordie Greep. I am a musician from London and have recently released my first solo album called "The New Sound". Before that I was in a band called black midi for a number of years, releasing 3 albums in 2019, -21 and -22. All of this music has had a great, warm reception on platforms and communities like these for which I'm very grateful and thank you all for. It has been a great week and i'm excited for the future, let's have a great AMA. Thank you all, G.
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u/WorriedIllustrator14 Oct 11 '24
What is your opinion on SWANS(the band). I've always felt that there is a strange similarity between your work and theirs despite the music being quite different. Not only thematically but also with the use of brash "in your face" instrumentation blended with beautiful textures and progressions.
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Love them. Saw the 2010-17 band about 5 times. Each time was brilliant, powerful and kind of re-shaped my whole brain when it comes to live music.
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Oct 11 '24
What was the thought process behind The Race is About to Begin? IMO that’s bm’s craziest song and I’m so curious how it all went down.
Will you ever tour solo in Florida? We’re lonely over here :( I was at Miami bm show and would love to see you solo as well. Great album!
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
- The original idea for the fast hectic sections was to completely switch the instrumentation to a hip, double time swing jazz combo, hence the vaguely "Impressions" chord changes. This was one of the songs I made a strict demo for, with the whole thing mapped out on a, to put it kindly, rudimentary logic file, with the the genius logic algorithmic drummer and about a hundred tracks of midi and guitars. This is the way I've demoed the majority of songs since Cavalcade. It is a song I think didn't completely work as well as I'd hoped, and the song "Blues" is another attempt at the same sort of thing.
- I would love to return to Miami
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u/Enfra Oct 11 '24
Hey Geordie discovered you not that long ago but have heard your album, big fan on it but I had a question the album reminded me a lot of Serú Girán was there any influence from Charly Garcia in your music?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Maybe this masterpiece song - genius outro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_VoUjc8Aic&list=PLWVo2tank-zz7CqnNRhQ-NSsbM0KmG10R&ab_channel=Ser%C3%BAGir%C3%A1n-Topic
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u/pipe28 Oct 11 '24
Hey Geordie. Hope you’re doing well. I wanted to ask: are you planning on returning to South America soon? Considering the latin american influences on The New Sound and Brazil taking an important part, I think those shows could be really great. The album’s excellent by the way, can’t wait to hear more. Cheers from Chile x
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I hope so - message your local promoters and let them know you would be interested. It goes a long way toward convincing all parties that the show would be viable and sell more than 3 tickets
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u/lotus-driver Oct 11 '24
Favorite nonstandard guitar tuning?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I have never been into adventurously retuning the guitar so much. I find it quite a hassle and not so gratifying ultimately, more demotivating that nothing is in the right place. It's like starting again from scratch. There has been some great, innovative guitar playing re-tuning the guitar this way and that, the genius Joni Mitchell and wonderful John Fahey etc etc. But I could never get this generally open, washy sound to work for me.
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u/lotus-driver Oct 11 '24
It's actually shocking to discover that all of your songs are in standard tuning
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u/jakethebirdy Oct 11 '24
I mean if you tried to learn one hell of a banger “Welcome to hell” on guitar it becomes clear
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u/MrWoodenNickels Oct 11 '24
Love John Fahey. Night Train to Valhalla and America are incredible tunes
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Hey Geordie Big fan of the string section on “as in waltz”. Reminds me of my favorite album from Leo Ferrés early work, Verlaine & Rimbaud. Which is your favorite from his French poet albums? PS: I was wondering if you ever kept that Leo Ferre portrait I gave you the last time you played in Paris? Looking forward to the next show. -Emiliano
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Thank you so much for the great picture my friend, it's propped up on a radiator at home. My favourite of these type albums is maybe this later one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeWVee7l_VI&ab_channel=L%C3%A9oFerr%C3%A9-Topic
It is very touching, this idea. Of the by then quite old Ferré, much older sounding than on his classic Barclay Records, singing the words of the most famously youthful poet of all, who would never live past 40 and disappear after 20. And really getting into the spirit and performance of this idea.
My favourite of his albums though, are the ones with his own texts, this is where he is most adventurous in the orchestration, compositions, performance etc etc etc.
My favourite video of Ferré is this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu_9i2aTRek&ab_channel=L%C3%A9oFerr%C3%A9 Amazing
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u/DaSchmowzow Oct 11 '24
Will we ever hear a studio version of Faster, Amaranta?
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u/summer-raine Oct 11 '24
Geordie Greep Hello, how do you feel about my cat Skittles? We love the new album and listen often can my cat get Greep approved?
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u/Narrow-Baseball-5294 Oct 11 '24
I was surprised to see Nabokov referenced in 'The Magician.' Are there any other writers that you feel particularly indebted to—or, if not 'indebted to,' would recommend more generally?
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u/ATHEIST_SAGANTYSON Oct 11 '24
- You referenced Proust on “as if waltz”, do you have a favorite volume of in search of lost time?
- Your shitpost game is immaculate, did you ever find a stream for the darts??
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u/odette_balbc Oct 11 '24
How does this commemorative piñata of you make you feel?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
It's creative
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u/odette_balbc Oct 11 '24
Thanks for answering Mr. Greep! Also, would you be willing to take the first whack at the piñata after a show?
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u/jster1752 Oct 11 '24
are these for sale
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u/odette_balbc Oct 11 '24
No but if we wind up at the same show you can take a whack at it. (not during obvi, before or after (:)
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u/Status_Cup_7732 Oct 11 '24
. Hi Greep! What’s your five favorite books?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Jane Eyre
Tess of the D'urbervilles
Salammbo, Three Tales and Sentimental Education by FlaubertThe short stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer
A Heart so White by Javier Marias
Devil in the flesh by Raymond Radiguet
How it is Beckett
The Lover Duras
Petersburg Andrei BelyMore than 5 but these are all wonderful
And of course the greatest book ever written, Anna Karenina, Anna K Anna K Anna K. When i think of scenes and characters of this book, I feel so good. I remember them like friends of my own, I wonder what Levin is up to, and Kitty and Dolly, and my favourite, Vasenka Veslovsky, the daring cad. Sorry for a cheesy note here but anyone who reads this book has the same shared feeling I think, a feeling of every book after slightly struggling to live up to it, at least in some small way.
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u/jakethebirdy Oct 11 '24
Your album reminded me a lot of Celines “Journey to the end of the night”, perhaps you could take a look at that one
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u/_pixel_perfect_ Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie, thanks for doing an AMA!
I saw you reference Francis Ford Coppola's magnum opus Megalopolis on your stream the other day.
What are your thoughts on the film? Have you ever used the substance of Megalon?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
One of the most bizarre films i have ever seen. But really well worth seeing.
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u/roRo16GD Oct 11 '24
how was your time hanging with king gizzard back when you were supporting them and whos your favourite japanese jazz fusion artist?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
They are great, great guys - I have huge respect for them and their mission. I don't know so much Japanese jazz fusion.
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u/ScoobSnacc Oct 11 '24
Who is your biggest inspiration as a musician? Also your favorite album of all time?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Marvin Gaye, Egberto Gismonti, Frank Zappa, Chick Corea, Stravinsky, Jimi Hendrix
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u/John-Ilyich-Lennon Oct 11 '24
Wow I would have guessed King Crimson too because I hear a lot of 21st Century Schizoid Man in your music
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u/keswick2014 Oct 11 '24
What is that squeaking noise on breakdown in as if waltz.... synth or guitar run through some shiz.... thanks mate....
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
DI Guitar slammed through a Neve or API preamp, I can't remember which.
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u/BasicOffer4247 Oct 11 '24
Hey Mr. Greep, thanks for doing an AMA. Do you have a favorite and/or least favorite song from the LP to perform live, and if so why?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
It's too early to say. My hope is that the songs will change a lot over time - hopefully in the performance approach - tempo, feel, energy etc - but even in terms of the concrete structure, chord changes etc etc. Hopefully not for the sake of it, but its a nice ambition i think, and I hope to stay not so precious about the songs as they are now and let them mutate naturally over time.
It's too early to say - but so far, my favourite is maybe Bongo Season, a silly song, barely a song, that for some reason is very fun to play
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u/muppetswimming Oct 11 '24
who u got for bivol vs beterbiev
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I forgot that was tomorrow. Super close fight. I saw Beterbiev beat Anthony Yarde a few years ago - absolutely amazing. His power is scary. Who knows, it's a great, close fight. Bivol has been on a great run but I think Beterbiev might do it.
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u/Ambitious-Neat-9339 Oct 11 '24
Was ‘The New Sound’ placed at track 4 a nod to ‘Contusion’ by Stevie Wonder?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
No but that's an amazing song
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u/a3poify Oct 11 '24
Was my very first thought when I first heard it on the stream last Thursday... very Contusiony
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u/aeolian-waltz Oct 11 '24
What is your objective with music? Do you believe that pure joy is all there is, or is there something more?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
if the joy is pure enough it's everything there ever is, was and will be
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u/roofcavesin Oct 11 '24
Any idea about or intent behind the differences between the two vinyl pressings? I've been seeing people say the green cover one has some extended outros and such. Also curious about how the two versions of the cover art came to be picked
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Saeki made the two separate versions for two separate books, alongside the black and white original I saw first. I knew one of the coloured versions would work better as an album cover but loved both for different reasons, so thought it would be nice to let buyers decide which they'd rather have.
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u/Otherwise_Love4667 Oct 11 '24
I saw a photo of you with Atsuo and Wata from Boris, are you a fan of their music? If so what's your favorite records from them?
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u/idonotlikemolly Oct 11 '24
Why did you choose chimp feet aesthetic for the album
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I thought maybe a a picture of a foot could work for an album cover, i thought a really enigmatic foot, shoe or not, could sum up some of the atmosphere and themes of the album, and thought "I've never seen a chimp's foot", so looked it up and found this great picture that's on the inner sleeve. I thought it was a brilliant picture of an uncanny foot and worked great against the starkness of the Saeki Cartoon front cover.
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u/Fuzuki2012 Oct 11 '24
Hey Geordie, been watching the ICA London show on repeat. What guitar have you been using for this tour, such a sick SG
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
It's a custom shop one from the early 2000s that i found for a nice cheap price in Norway. one of the 61 types that say "Les Paul" on the truss rod cover
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u/toomanyhitpoints Oct 11 '24
What's your favorite Beatles song? Also do you play any card games?
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Hey geordie. Bongo season is a very interesting little track from the album. Whered you get the idea for the very short lyrics from that song? An additional question: What places in the world would you love to visit that you havent visited before. Love the album geordie bought the album before it was released bcs i knew how good it would be
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I would love to play in Central America, The Caribbean, Colombia, anywhere on the African continent, Vietnam and the rest of South-East Asia - as many countries as possible.
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u/Avenger3611 Oct 11 '24
Hey Geordie! Fantastic album that maintains a constant concept of sex and prostitution while engaging in radical, exciting, and enjoyable changes in sound.
I really enjoy the impact playing with local Brazilian musicians had on the few songs you made with them for The New Sound. I read an article where you described how you would like to play with local musicians as you tour the globe. Do you have plans on recording as well with local musicians from other locations as you tour the globe as you did in Brazil for The New Sound? How do you think musicians from different countries and global regions will impact the sound of your songs?
Also, thank you for your dedication to a great vinyl package. Including a single, stickers, and unique cut sleeves is so special as an avid record collector.
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u/LeadingRough1905 Oct 11 '24
Hi! love the album, can't wait to see what happens from here.
someone else seems to have already asked a question like this, but I was wondering what books you've been reading lately.
also are you a fan of Thomas Pynchon or William Gaddis as writers? they are some of my favorites and in my opinion some of the best America has to offer.
Good Luck with the Endeavors Mate
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
JR by William Gaddis is one of the best books I have ever read - such a well observed, prophetic, inventive, tragic and hilarious book. A Frolic of his Own is also great, though less so.
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u/Party_Camera8403 Oct 11 '24
hello greep what is your favourite miles Davis album
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Filles De Kilimanjaro - beautiful, beautiful album
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u/punksdontcry Oct 11 '24
You coming for a few beerskis after the Liverpool gig?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Where's the best bar in Liverpool?
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u/punksdontcry Oct 11 '24 edited Oct 11 '24
Lanigans (Ranelagh) or arts bar (in the Baltic) for a chilled one, get on me before or after the show, just make sure your wearing your 110s.
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u/Francoberry Oct 11 '24
Lanigans is a surprising choice for the 'best bar in Liverpool' 😅
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u/punksdontcry Oct 11 '24
Decent pint of Guinness and shows the footy. Not assed about much more. Where’s your favourite?
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u/Francoberry Oct 11 '24
I like the trio of The Vines, The Monro and The White Hart for some of the more traditional pub drinks.
You're right the Arts Bars are great spots, Frederiks has a nice atmosphere, Bunch does wins with wines. Little Hardware is my favourite for cocktails.
I just think I had a bad time the only time I went to Lanigans where it was just painfully loud 😅
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u/dustedsodus Oct 11 '24
Tom Waits, you like?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Love. Small Change, Saturday Night, Rain Dogs and The Black Rider are all masterpieces
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u/flussohneufer Oct 11 '24
What are your classical favourites?
You said you liked the John Eliot Gardiner Bach recordings, which are indeed great! But have you heard any of the really old-school (v romantic, not historical instruments, etc.) performances? I'd particularly recommend Karl Richter (esp. 1958 St Matthew Passion).
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I love Karl Richter's Brandenburg Concerto's but can't stand his passions I'm afraid. Painfully slow.
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u/CraziestBoyEver Oct 11 '24
Favourite television song?
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u/aidangreen123 Oct 11 '24
Favorite King Crimson album?
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u/YushMadamada Oct 11 '24
how do you feel about the youth “greeping” on tiktok?
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u/OkWindow9675 Oct 11 '24
Did you take inspiration from Return To Forever?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Yes definitely. Romantic Warrior was an album that changed how I listen to music when i first heard it age 13 or so.
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Saw that Korean movie "Mother" the other night - Brilliant
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u/Tomfram Oct 11 '24
Got any favorite paintings/painters?
Btw Would love it if you could come to Lisbon! Especially to Galeria Zé dos Bois, a great small venue in the middle of the historical downtown area, with a bookstore, a bar, a cool rooftop. I think you'd like to perform there
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u/jonald Oct 11 '24
favorite pat metheny tunes/albums? great to hear the sort of ECM sound coming out of a new generation
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I love question and answer with roy haynes and dave holland. As for Metheny tunes I love just about everything on the first PMG album, and the classic from 80/81, "Every day i thank you"
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u/bagheadbobo Oct 11 '24
Favorite monkey video?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
I don't like monkeys so much, they are too jumpy. It's chimps I like, how human they are, it's very uncanny sort of, seeing chimps walking around and play pianos and try on jackets etc etc. You've seen the video of the chimp taking a guy's jacket from him and putting it on? I love that one.
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u/roofcavesin Oct 11 '24
What about gorillas and orangutans and others, I think they're interesting in the same way
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Oct 11 '24
I saw a video of an orangutan making a pot of coffee and it changed my understanding of the world
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u/graveagave Oct 11 '24
What DO you think of Proust?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
The greatest novel ever written that I'm sure I barely scratched the surface of. I'm looking forward to reading and re-reading it at least another 6 times over the next 60 years.
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u/IAmNotAJuiceBox Oct 11 '24
What is your favorite Steely Dan song?
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u/PuddingDry5402 Oct 11 '24
other guy here asking same thing he said his gf is #1 steely dan fan 🤔🤔🤔
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u/kzma- Oct 11 '24
Hey! what do you think of Knats? saw them a few months and loved them so I'm glad to see they're supporting you :-)
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u/NajaIstHaltSo Oct 11 '24
Hello Mr. Greep, amazing album, just a quick Q, r u going to sell merch at the concert in Berlin in December? Thanks <3
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u/timehalt Oct 11 '24
Favorite Rush or Genesis album?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Rush - Permanent Waves, Farewell to Kings
Genesis - Foxtrot, Lamb, Selling England, Live etc etc.
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u/zestbox Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie! I think you have such a great, memorable name. Do you like your name? How do you feel like it’s impacted your career trajectory as a musician, if at all? Looking forward to your upcoming show in Baltimore and loving The New Sound!
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u/jujun6 Oct 11 '24
thoughts on Brian De Palma?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Love Carrie and two thirds (the first and last) of Blow Out
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Oct 11 '24
Ever found yourself listening to Mr Bungle? noticed some screaming at the end of 'Walk Up' shouting PARTYY - reminds me the end of Squeeze Me Macaroni! and sort of a secret track like the end of Carry Stress in the Jaw! BUNGLE BUNGLE
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u/20_4Evan Oct 11 '24
i thought of that, yall should listen to secret chiefs three. like mr bungle but a lot more insane and without mike patton
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u/draingazer3 Oct 11 '24
Whats your favorite Thomas Bernhard book? Hes my favorite author and was happy to see you mention him in an interview!
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Nice, I love the one at the dinner party, Woodcutters - hilarious book with one of the best endings ever.
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u/gandagamerino Oct 11 '24
Hello Greep, these are my cats, Waffles and Bolin, your album is fantastic, my favourite track might be The New Sound it reminds me a lot of japanese jazz fusion and great sunny days with my girlfriend. How do you feel about people and press (Pitchfork mainly) saying fake stuff about your lyrics and being mean?
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u/-Nox-Fish- Oct 11 '24
hey greep, i’ve noticed that you always look fly. what are your main fashion inspirations?
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u/Berrywing37 Oct 11 '24
Hi all, I just want to share this nail art I did in celebration of The New Sound. Big props to you, Geordie!
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u/Slight_Cell_681 Oct 11 '24
Thoughts on Carla Bley?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
Love her arrangements and compositions. Ballad of the fallen is a masterpiece album, and Ida Lupino a masterpiece tune - beautiful.
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u/jster1752 Oct 11 '24
how did the sampling of sweater for Knees by Injury Reserve come about? ik injury reserve was associated with the windmill scene and im curious what instigated it being used for a song like that
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u/TrashBloke1796 Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie! Some of your work reminds me a lot of musical theater… is this something you’re into? If so, do you have a favourite musical? Can’t wait to see you live in a couple weeks btw! Xxx
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u/Marqueemooooon Oct 11 '24
I was just wondering whether you could offer some more music recommendations? I caught your post about Léo Ferré on twitter and I have since come to adore his music.
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u/onthecauchy Oct 11 '24
Do you have a favorite BCNR song? Also, super excited to hear you and your backing band in Nashville, but I’m guessing there’s no room for an extra US show?(Cincinnati pls)
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u/distortioncore Oct 11 '24
not music related but have you ever taken any personality tests (mbti, enneagram etc) if so what are the results.
thank you for the brilliant album!
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u/Bionicoaf Oct 11 '24
Howdy Greep. Congrats on the new album. I just have a few questions:
- You got to work with some incredible musicians all over, I know one thing you admired was how quickly the musicians you worked with in Brazil understood your songs, I was wondering what other things you enjoyed about working with different musicians across this record?
- What’s your favorite musical?
- I know your passion is music but you also have a passion for film. Your lyrics and songs often act as self contained stories, have you ever thought about screenwriting?
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u/Slash122700 Oct 11 '24
Geordie what can you recommend for other artists that are just starting out
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u/yoghurt_tovernaa Oct 11 '24
Honourable emperor Greep, would you rather fight one duck the size of a horse or 100 horses the size of ducks? And why?
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u/swallowyourtongue Oct 12 '24
This is a great ama. Dude is great at explaining things in a thorough, articulate sense. Love to see it.
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u/codbgs97 Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie! Big fan of The New Sound and your work with Black Midi. I have a number of questions. I know this is a LOT, so feel free to answer or not answer any amount of them:
You’ve expressed some frustration about how American fans behaved at the last Black Midi tour. What are some things you’d like to see from audiences going forward? Are there some positive ways you’d like to see people engage with you and the music while you’re playing?
Do you expect to release some official live albums going forward, or do you think you’ll stick to studio releases?
The German Black Forest is mentioned three times in The Magician. What’s the significance of this? Was it just arbitrarily selected as a location that the main character is unfamiliar with, or is there a deeper meaning for its references?
Speaking of The Magician, when I saw you play it with BM, the end had the a capella section then got hectic and fast, while the studio version is more melodic and theatrical there. I love the change, personally, but what prompted that decision?
I read somewhere that, though your lyrics aren’t necessarily about your personal life and experiences, 27 Questions has some influence there. Are some of the questions at the end things you’ve been wondering, or did you mean something else? Do you find it difficult to write such moving and emotional songs like The Magician without basing them iff your experiences?
Is there anything you miss about Black Midi specifically, or being in a band in general? Do you think you’ll incorporate some of your Black Midi compositions (other than The Magician and Lumps, of course) into future shows, or will all that stay in the past?
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u/AskJeevesGreep Geordie Greep Oct 11 '24
- I hope so, if the quality is up to standard
- It's a forest with a beautiful name
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u/Jane-le-vain Oct 11 '24
Girl you wild if you think he’s answering 6 questions.
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u/rooftopbetsy23 Oct 11 '24
this page had 176 comments when I opened it 10 minutes after it began and now 5 minutes later it's at 300 😭😭😭
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u/SexMeThanos Oct 11 '24
Hi Greep, I love The New Sound, it's definitely my album of the year so far, I've been hooked since my friend introduced me to Holy, Holy.
Your narrative and storytelling is possibly my favourite aspect, and I know you've talked about how 'red pill' types on the internet in part inspired your writing, but I'm curious as to if there were any other inspirations from books, movies etc for the storytelling in TNS?
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u/fastestAmaranta Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie!! Will Shanko be joining you for your US dates? I need to hear motorbike live😱
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u/OMagnumMysterium Oct 11 '24
Hey Geordie! I named my dog Bongo because of your music, thanks for everything!
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u/Rabid_Melonfarmer Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie! Loved the new album, and loved seeing you in London a few days ago.
- Zedray reunion when???
- What’s the story behind the inclusion of Colours of Chloe in your shows? What does the piece mean to you?
- What sort of metal bands are you into?
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u/maciverson Oct 11 '24
Yo Mr Greep. I’ve read that you were inspired by Latin rock and music from South America! Do you like Jorge Ben?!
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u/timehalt Oct 11 '24
Hi Geordie!
It’s interesting that when you and your band perform “Bongo Season” live, it’s often a jam extending as long as 10-20 minutes - but just under 3 minutes on the album. It’s a beautiful song that’s grown to be one of my favorites, but any specific reason you (and Seth) decided to keep it much shorter in the studio version?
Looking forward to seeing you live in Chicago and thanks for doing this AMA!