So...Um... Scott Walker please

I feel like I have been missing out on something for a long time now but ever since I saw "Scott Walker: 30th Century Man" last night I feel like I now know the secrets of how all of my favorite bands get their inspiration.

I doubt that he would ever do such a huge event as Coachella but fuck, with the right stage production I could see him pulling off a set reminiscent of Portishead. Make it happen.

See this movie


Learn the songs

Apart from the fact that he doesn't play live, this is a great idea.

yeah, apart from that small fact :)

Any insight as to why he doesn't play live?

bump.

please continue to bump. talk about your favorite songs.

here's to hoping someday.

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Originally Posted by shotglass75

yeah, apart from that small fact :)

Any insight as to why he doesn't play live?

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I suspect that he doesn't enjoy it. Otherwise, he probably would.

Anyone with any interest in music needs to at least attempt this.
http://www.dronkenschip.nl/images/1....lker_copy1.jpg

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Anyone with any interest in music needs to at least attempt this.
http://www.dronkenschip.nl/images/1....lker_copy1.jpg

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yes. quite the trek inward

Sometimes I forget how good Tilt is. I listened to it for the first time in a couple months last week. Damn...

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Sometimes I forget how good Tilt is. I listened to it for the first time in a couple months last week. Damn...

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YES

yes to that and this thread

Yes "The Drift" is a great record and fans of it should check out DAVID SYLVIAN's new record Manafon. Awesome!

Pretty sure he played the Roxy a few years back.

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Originally Posted by vinylmartyr

Pretty sure he played the Roxy a few years back.

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does not computer. roxy is for band local metal/punk bands. not scott walker.

scott walker's ideal venue: THE MOON. only such a place could capture his magic.

or, you know, coachella...

my fav SW songs (just some, what youtube had)







well, i guess i mostly like his renditions of brel songs. but man was SW a major hottie back in the day

http://www.noisepop.com/images/news/...ott_walker.jpg
http://991.com/newGallery/Scott-Walk...-Da-426923.jpg
http://horsesthink.com/wp-content/up...tt_walker1.jpg
DO WANT (a time machine so i can get hit by that. drool)

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does not computer. roxy is for band local metal/punk bands. not scott walker.

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naw. I think he would do something quite exclusive like play the roxy. its pretty scott walker-like to do the opposite. He's not exactly a conventional dude.

SO now I know why it is all of the sudden cool to like Scott Walker. Wow you guys are a bunch of sheep.

http://www.clumsycrooks.com/media/fi...lice_hater.jpg

Why is it cool? I didn't follow. Is it because of the movie?

This thread is my first time giving him an extensive listen. I like.

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Anyone with any interest in music needs to at least attempt this.
http://www.dronkenschip.nl/images/1....lker_copy1.jpg

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Agreed. It's not something I want to listen to that often, or have pop up randomly on iTunes, but is a fascinating piece of musical nightmare fuel to listen to when the mood strikes. Would love to hear it at Coachella. And then he could join Bat for Lashes for that one song, too. Will never happen, though.

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i too pray for a Scott Walker miracle. No way they would put him on the main stage. He'd probably be in the Mohave. So would we.

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I only say main because if he ever played he would probably have a set up similar to what Gorillaz had (loads of musicians, an orchestra, etc.) The mojave would be way to crowded for that. Outdoor theater @ least. And they would need to close the main and gobi to prevent soundbleed. But this is getting too crazy to think about.

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i'm down, but how many people do you really think would show for Mr. Walker? Once you are exposed, he'd end up being a PRIORITY. Not too many exposed. i'm thinking along the lines of The Orb and Throbbing Gristle from last year.

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I'd wager not many "Americans" there but loads of Europeans would fly in just to see him plus the huge amount of acts/artist/bands would be foaming @ the mouth to see his set. Radiohead, Bowie, Jarvis Cocker, Muse, etc would all be there to see it. That would be the Coachella get of the century. It just wouldn't fit in the tents.

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Man, if Walker could motivate Radiohead, Bowie and a Pulp reunion to happen at Coachella because they would want to play at the one he was at....shoot me when it's done, cause it would be almost impossible to top.

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How about we just pop in some Scott Walker records in the old CD player and play it through the main stage soundsystem? Maybe watch the Secret of Nimh, too.

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SO now I know why it is all of the sudden cool to like Scott Walker. Wow you guys are a bunch of sheep.

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Also, this may be nearly 6 months old but... shut the fuck up, Beavington.

He couldn't even perform in front of an audience for his Later ........... appearance so him playing Coachella is not likely going to happen.

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How about we just pop in some Scott Walker records in the old CD player and play it through the main stage soundsystem? Maybe watch the Secret of Nimh, too.

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or he could hide in the orchestra pit. At least he's no Sly Stone.

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He couldn't even perform in front of an audience for his Later ........... appearance so him playing Coachella is not likely going to happen.

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I saw that video. looked like he played to an audience to me. unless I'm crazy.

Maybe they were watching a prerecorded thing? I've seen that too... and I remember them dimming the lights for it. I thought it was to create a nice mood. Perhaps it was to see the screen better?

I'm bumping this thread because I just now started listening to him. And love what I've heard so far.

I've been listening to the first four songs of Nite Flights a lot recently.

30th Century Man is on Sundance right now. Fuck YES. So glad I turned the TV on.

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Nice. My favorite song by him. Such power and beauty.

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30th Century Man is on Sundance right now. Fuck YES. So glad I turned the TV on.

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Unexpeced surprise. I watched it.