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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 15, 2013 0:34:56 GMT -5
Working with Nile Rodgers, Again? August 30th, 2013 This question is for any of the band members. In a recent BBC documentary on Nile Rodgers, the Chic guitarist and producer makes reference to the recording of the Notorious album in 1986 and the close level of identification he had with the band during that period, stating that he felt he would become the "George Martin of Duran Duran". I found his remark most intriguing because I remember thinking along the same lines when Notorious came out, although the particular producer-band relationship I had in mind at that time was the highly successful one that had developed between Brian Eno and U2. My question then, is why didn't this partnership materialize?? Cheers. Klaus Hi Klaus, It was great to work with Nile on NOTORIOUS, we think he captured something really special in those sessions. With each project you work on, you never really know what you're looking for, and we've always liked to experiment with different people. We did return to work with Nile on a couple of tracks on the ASTRONAUT album, particularly "Point of No Return," which is a highlight of the record. He remains the greatest rhythm guitarist in the world. Glad to see him back with Daft Punk and having so much success. It was a lot of fun for Simon to reunite with him at Hyde Park in July to perform "Notorious." Simon, Nick, Roger & John www.duranduran.com/wordpress/new-site-ask-katy/
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 15, 2013 15:51:24 GMT -5
They weren't smart enough to KEEP Nile working with them, that's what they SHOULD have said.
Nile is the only person I can think of that would bring back a real Duran Duran album.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 15, 2013 21:03:30 GMT -5
I saw the name "Klaus" and shit a brick. Then I guessed that it has to be a different Klaus... But yeah, you're 100% right, Nile could do wonders with them.
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 16, 2013 7:28:34 GMT -5
If this Ronson kid had any sense, he'd push DD to work with Nile again.
BTW, what is this bullshit attitude about not wanting to work with the same producers over and over? If you get someone who knows your style, and the fans love the music, why not keep it that way? Hell, look at the career of AC/DC, they play the same kind of music album after album, and everybody loves it.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 16, 2013 21:49:59 GMT -5
It's a cover excuse for realities like "The artist is too difficult to work with," or "They can't afford (producer) this time," or "(Producer) prefers to work with bands that have a sales potential," or "Duran Duran who?
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 17, 2013 8:18:01 GMT -5
Duran Duran is going to find themselves in the "who?" category if they don't get their shit together.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 17, 2013 19:42:43 GMT -5
They no longer have a choice. If they want to stay together they're going to have to call back EVERYONE and have a mega-reunion.
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 18, 2013 8:51:31 GMT -5
You know Nick, he'd never like the idea of that.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 18, 2013 21:26:42 GMT -5
No, he'd hate it, but he'd like it a lot better than being old, broke, and no longer able to attend "events."
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 19, 2013 6:41:11 GMT -5
You know, I think he'd rather be a fashionable has been than a now remake.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 20, 2013 0:11:22 GMT -5
Yeah, but he's fast becoming an outdated non-entity.
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 20, 2013 7:36:40 GMT -5
Unless he would wake up one morning and see that (or read it in a newspaper), I doubt he'd have a clue.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 21, 2013 6:05:55 GMT -5
Oh, I'm sure he's noticed that there are fewer invitations in the mail.
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Post by duranietillrcm on Sept 23, 2013 6:53:04 GMT -5
I guess it depends on how delusional he is. He might think they were just lost in the mail.
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Post by Klingoncelt on Sept 24, 2013 19:24:43 GMT -5
Or perhaps the host thought Nick might be attending a more important event and invited a less fortunate celebrity in his place.
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