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Elijah's way
18 Aug 2009, 12:20
I wonder what became of that Hallelujah song with Hugh Laurie?
I wonder that to.
thanks for the update!!:D
so i guess it wont be too long before its finished?
i wonder what the title of the album is [ hint hint meat ];)
anyway people, heres to a great album [ fingers crossed ]
DazLoaf01
18 Aug 2009, 12:38
Brian May has more to say...
"I also ought to mention that the MEAT LOAF tracks, produced by the highly talented Rob Cavallo, are sounding amazing. It could almost have been Bat Out of Hell 4, of course, but I think Meat is beyond that now ... some of these tracks are huge ... and feature some unusual writing talents, including the amazing Justin Hawkins ... it's ... well not describable, but I can't wait to hear how it all turns out. My great friends, amazing axe man Paul Crook and John "The Mighty" Miceli on drums also feature on the record .. along with some absolutely top class guys who work with Rob. It will definitely rock. Oh ... and there's a swift interjection from yours truly on a 6-minute epic whose title has to remain under wraps for now. As if you needed a reason to buy this new epic !!"
http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssb.html
Pudding
18 Aug 2009, 14:27
To be honest this album might turn out to be better than Bat3, due to the fact that it's not trying to be a Bat album.
Thanks for the update on the album Meat, sorry you've been sick hope you feel better soon.
Carole
*originaldancechick
18 Aug 2009, 17:07
Thanks for all the info you've just given us Meat. It sounds as though the Album is going very well. Luv cx
florence75015
18 Aug 2009, 17:26
We're all eager to discover the songs once the tracking is finished.
Thanks Meat for the informations about the songwriters : I was asked questions about them by some Fans of yours and had no clue.
I will now be able to provide relevant answers.
All my best to everyone
Florence
I wonder that to.
Re: Hugh Laurie; I wonder three.
I am far flung with wonder. Wow!
My life goes on, smartasses ;) babybat and I are expecting a baby late December, early January. Wow!
Anthony
Congrats!!!
It means all the different instuments and vocals have been recorded, they just need fitting together properly and the sound tweaking, this is the bit where the producer earns their pay :-D the songs sound very very coarse right now and little mistakes might show.
Well Adam Lambert was also there also recording, and i reckon he would be singing the kind of songs she writes so might have just been a coincidence.
Thank you for your response bobbin. I may add about Lambert, he's due to release something in October and he's recorded for the movie 2012. I'm thinking that is Cavallo's productions. Not necessarily Meat involvement. Maybe Meat was singing with Lambert for Lambert's stuff.
The writers that may have been involved but not mentioned I'm sure will get a mention at the Grammy's. LOL! Why not aim big?
Just to reiterate, this whole project has had me wondering. To name a few: Album title? Cover art? The artist who's doing that? Are the tweets going to end soon as they near completion of the studio work? :( Oh this can of worms has me on overdrive.
Suzieq
this album just sounds better each day! not that ive heard it of course!
but its nice to hear brian may talking it up!! if it is to be meats last [ he could go out with a bang ] with this one!!!!!:D
album title and tracklisting next meat? go on , you know you want to;)
that all sounds very well. i look forward to the new album. thanks to all for the informations.
babybat
18 Aug 2009, 20:22
There's no flies on you :))
there aint no flies on me, no there aint no flies on me. there may be flies on some of you guys, but there aint no flies on me!:lol:
Smithie
18 Aug 2009, 22:38
A long Twitter with lots of info.
7 weeks of tracking...15 songs done, lots of writers on this album.
Some potential song titles: "If it's raining...", "If I can't Find You"
Not sure I got all these names right:
James Michael
Rick Brantley
Greg Bekker
Kevin Curtis
Jon Bon Jovi :shock:
Tom Handbridge
Shawn Mcconnell
Jaron Johnston
Kara Dioguardi (such a honey ;-) )
Suppossed to be a double/triple album??? Meat is probably mocking us... :))
Sounds great none the less!
Oh ehh... almost forgot... Get well soon Meat!
Meat didn't mention Diane Warren. Wasn't she in one of the Twitter videos? I'm not usually a fan of her songs, but "I'd Lie For You" was a nice surprise.
Rob Cavallo is a record producer who'll have several fingers in several pies all at once, just because you saw Adam Lambert doesn't mean he has anything to do with Meats album. Equally though I didn't hear Justin Hawkins name mentioned.
i never once said Adam lambert had anything to do with Meat's album , in fact i would bet a whole lotta money that he hasnt. What i meant by the fact that he was there, is he was there recording his own album, plus the songs for the 2012 film, not sure if john was the only reason Lambert was there same time as meat but john did the drumming on Lamberts tracks for the film, which is why i suggested that Dian Warren may have been there for Lambert too and not Meat.
i apologise for not wording it properly this morning lol my fault for posting before rushing out the door :p
Evil One
18 Aug 2009, 23:01
Meat didn't mention Diane Warren. Wasn't she in one of the Twitter videos? I'm not usually a fan of her songs, but "I'd Lie For You" was a nice surprise.
Cry Over Me wasn't!
Poor Cry Over Me! I love that song.
Elijah's way
19 Aug 2009, 01:12
I love it to really good song.
florence75015
19 Aug 2009, 03:09
"Cry Over Me" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard about lost love.
The lyrics are powerful and Meat brings so much emotion in it that you can identify yourself with him. He sings it like a man who will never recover from loosing the love of his wife and will endure endless despair until death finally release him from a life he can't bear anymore.
I think that Diane Warren found the appropriate words to express the feelings of someone whose heart has been broken for ever.
Florence
"Cry Over Me" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard about lost love.
Theres a meat loaf song with that title that is so much better then COM its a crime
Pudding
19 Aug 2009, 03:40
I can't really concentrate on the latest Tweet, too busy watching the dogs, hoping one does something funny like take a shit on camera :shit: :lmao:
Meat's last tweet took bobbin's response a step further for me. Thanks for the clarification about tracks Meat. And we have another title, somewhat of a production timeline...and the ever so secretive release date. Yeah, right. Such a tease! A lengthy tweet chock full o' information again. As well as, Meat was in awesome company with his four legged kids.
Suzieq
I can't really concentrate on the latest Tweet, too busy watching the dogs, hoping one does something funny like take a shit on camera :shit: :lmao:
:lmao:
Meat's last tweet took bobbin's response a step further for me. Thanks for the clarification about tracks Meat. And we have another title, somewhat of a production timeline...and the ever so secretive release date. Yeah, right. Such a tease! A lengthy tweet chock full o' information again. As well as, Meat was in awesome company with his four legged kids.
Suzieq
Right you are Suzieq :)) Thanks for the update Meat ... I'm really lookiing forward to hearing the duet with Patti !
Vicki
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
I LAUGH AT YOU :twisted:
Lots of info again... :-)
A Justin Hawkins / Eric Nally song - I'm looking forward to hearing that, hopefully it will sound a little crazy.
AndrewG
19 Aug 2009, 09:20
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Thanks for the info. Great news that there is gonna be a duet with Patti on the album.
Lovely dogs indeed. :))
florence75015
19 Aug 2009, 15:27
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
But these dogs are so cute, we couldn't help looking at them.
But I swear we all listened to every single word that you said, Meat.
Florence
LostSoul
19 Aug 2009, 15:53
No one fancies the plant? :mrgreen:
Hey Florence! ;)
florence75015
19 Aug 2009, 16:13
No one fancies the plant? :mrgreen:
Hey Florence! ;)
Hey Pat, it's so nice to see you here :-)
And you're so right, nobody mentionned the plant. Meat paid attention to the single detail, chose it carefully and put it himself on the stairs... and nobody noticed it :(
Except you :lol: You soothe Meat's broken heart.
Florence
Smithie
19 Aug 2009, 17:09
Sounds like this album is going to be terrific. And great news about the duet with Patti.
Great news yes. Predicted it will happen, I did
AndrewG
19 Aug 2009, 17:19
Great news yes. Predicted it will happen, I did
Can you correctly predict Friday and Saturday's Lotto numbers too then?
Can you correctly predict Friday and Saturday's Lotto numbers too then?
Yes I can.
Friday's is 095Pudding69
Saturday's is 8675309
what a great video: i love westies! i love plants! i love duetts with patti! AND I LOVE MEAT!!:heart:
whens it coming out? whens it coming out?:D
sounds great! thanks meat for the info!
now just tell me the albums name? even a hint? has it got a bat in the title:lol:,, really does sound great, bring it out in march/april time
even better, bring it out on 19th april [ my birthday ]
RadioMaster
19 Aug 2009, 20:46
I doubt they have a title yet...
The Flying Mouse
19 Aug 2009, 21:54
:twisted: Nice dogs Meat 8)
They yours?
Used to have a Westie myself (he was an evil ~~~~~~ though :bleh: :lol: )
Never mind the release date, or a bonus DVD of recipes .. I want to see a bonus DVD featuring Angus and MacKenna! :))
The Flying Mouse
19 Aug 2009, 22:27
Never mind the release date, or a bonus DVD of recipes .. I want to see a bonus DVD featuring Angus and MacKenna! :))
:twisted: Should keep Scrabble happy :lol:
Great News!!! Thank you, Meat!
Pudding
19 Aug 2009, 23:35
But I swear we all listened to every single word that you said, Meat.
I didn't, I was too busy looking at the dogs.
florence75015
20 Aug 2009, 00:15
I didn't, I was too busy looking at the dogs.
I can understand :lol:
(btw, I'm just looking at "The Proof Is In The Pudding", great blog)
For Meat : I received the following message on Twitter from one of your Fans and was asked to pass it on to you.
It comes from James - Cheyennne Wells, Colorado :
"Before I die my goal is to shake that mans hand and say thank you! What he has done in my life is incredible! Make sure to tell him THANK YOU"
Florence
Pudding
20 Aug 2009, 00:47
I can understand :lol:
(btw, I'm just looking at "The Proof Is In The Pudding", great blog)
Thanks, I haven't properly updated it in ages as there's not a lot Steinman stuff happening at the moment, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
:lmao:
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
Oh Meat, no one could ever upstage you, and the dogs are so cute!!!!! But you are a tease not giving us a release date.
Carole
roomster
20 Aug 2009, 14:59
It's always tough being on camera with dogs and kids. they always upstage. !
M
Very interesting information in your last videos Meat! :D I hope to see you back in Norway (Bergen?) when the album is finished.
It's also nice to see that you like dogs :-) I have a Meat Loaf enjoying Poodle called Santo.
Santo:
http://www.webforumet.no/forum/avatars/hyperion.gif (he's smiling...)
I'd like to know who decided who will contribute songs to the album and why. It's an interesting mixture of people who have been in the music biz for a while and younger folks. Since Meat seems to have difficulties to recall the names of some of the songwriters who are involved I assume they weren't chosen by him. (?)
RadioMaster
20 Aug 2009, 19:22
it was my impression that these descisions were made by rob cavallo...would seem logical to me
it was my impression that these descisions were made by rob cavallo...would seem logical to me
well only meat knows? who cares theres a new album on the way:D
it was my impression that these descisions were made by rob cavallo...would seem logical to me
Logical, yes, but some months ago he spoke of "the rock album I always wanted to make". Of course you can leave everything to a producer or whoever and I don't know what's really going on behind the scenes but I don't expect him to be the kind of singer who just lets someone buy and compile a couple of songs for him. There are people who are just singers and there are artists. ;)
RadioMaster
20 Aug 2009, 20:17
I think it's the situation that Meat has an image in his mind of what the album should sound like, and RC does all the technical stuff, chosing songwriters, etc
The fact that Rob Cavallo takes care of the production doesnt mean Meat has no influence.
And personally speaking, I'd rather see him give the job to someone really good, than doing half the job himself. The two albums with his biggest involvement (MATLAF and BBIS) are his weakest (IMO).
I think it's the situation that Meat has an image in his mind of what the album should sound like, and RC does all the technical stuff, chosing songwriters, etc
The fact that Rob Cavallo takes care of the production doesnt mean Meat has no influence.
I agree with this scenario. Imo, Meat is the visionary and Rob is the one that goes...I have a guy/or gal for that! Happens to be that the chosen people are song writers/artist so they are multitasking. Doesn't mean that Meat can remember their names any better. :lol:
Suzieq
The fact that Rob Cavallo takes care of the production doesnt mean Meat has no influence.
That's not what I intended to say, I'm just a little surprised. If I was suggested to record a cool song by someone whom I (maybe?) haven't heard of before or whom I don't know much about I'd get interested and do some research and would definitely remember that person's name. But I have to admit that "D'Artagnan" sounds much cooler than "Eric Nally". :p
And personally speaking, I'd rather see him give the job to someone really good, than doing half the job himself.
I don't doubt that Mr. Cavallo is very good and I'm not going to discuss his abilities as a producer. I just expected that Meat was a little more involved in certain issues, especially since recent interviews imply that he's going to create something special.
The two albums with his biggest involvement (MATLAF and BBIS) are his weakest (IMO).
They may be "weak" but they are not bad. Those albums were victims of time and circumstance. BBIS was apparently spoiled by Frank Farian's production, in my opinion. And although Meat Loaf has claimed several times that he can't write songs, I dare to say that the few songs he wrote himself are better than some of the songs that were written for him by others.
lets not forget Meat is alot older and wiser now since both of those albums.
Elijah's way
20 Aug 2009, 20:52
They may be "weak" but they are not bad. Those albums were victims of time and circumstance. BBIS was apparently spoiled by Frank Farian's pruduction, in my opinion. And although Meat Loaf has claimed several times that he can't write songs, I dare to say that the few songs he wrote himself are better than some of the songs that were written for him by others.[/QUOTE]
I couldn't agree more :D
That's not what I intended to say, I'm just a little surprised. If I was suggested to record a cool song by someone whom I (maybe?) haven't heard of before or whom I don't know much about I'd get interested and do some research and would definitely remember that person's name. But I have to admit that "D'Artagnan" sounds much cooler than "Eric Nally". :p
I just think we aren't privy to the thought process itself. We don't know what research Meat has done on these writers. Meat and Rob collaborated on this project well before Meat's tweets. If Meat was looking for suggestions for talent, Meat would have the faith in Rob to bring in the talent for the project. As far as remembering, has he ever remembered multiple names during his tweets? Probably why he has groups introduce themselves on his tweets. I don't blame him. Personally, I'm great with faces, bad with names. I just find that he's not reading off of cue cards and he's doing it off the cuff which makes it charming and less staged.
But agreed, D'Artagnan is a cool nickname.
Suzieq
Pudding
20 Aug 2009, 23:32
So long as he doesn't forget the lyrics then I don't care about the songwriters names.
RadioMaster
20 Aug 2009, 23:51
Have to say I think the singing on the new video is a LOT better than on the first one. Sounds not as forced as the earlier clip.
Keep up the quality Mr Loaf :up:
snider22
21 Aug 2009, 00:48
Love the vocals on the latest tweet, sounds great!
And you gotta love those lyrics
Can't wait for the album
evil nickname
21 Aug 2009, 00:53
ZOMG!!1!eleven! Meat said something so naughty this board won't permit it unless you're very sneaky!
He's said f-momma so many times on tour (SO MANY). first time the word is actually written (not add libbed) in context on album and song!
last time he really used an "extremely bad-boy mommy doesn't think that's appropriate" bad cuss word on a record was life is a lemon in 1992!
You could argue "whore" but thats a live version sans the crowd....
Mabey this new song will replace Lemon in the set :D (finally no more lemon! Time to retire it, i must say)
And he comes with a warning label. NICE!
Suzieq
duke knooby
21 Aug 2009, 01:18
So long as he doesn't forget the lyrics
:D pearl and him did very well on that
still no banjo though...
Have to say I think the singing on the new video is a LOT better than on the first one. Sounds not as forced as the earlier clip.
Yep, and it was "explicit" enough for me to understand the lyrics this time. :)) I just came home from the pub :hic: and now I know it was a good idea to check the forum in spite of being tired. That video was a nice surprise. I don't know why but I like it, it even made me laugh. That's Rock 'n' Roll, I hope the entire song is like that. Too bad, you can't hear the music. Sounds like it could be a catchy tune. Thanks! :-)
Damn... where's my saboteur attitude?
By the way, who the hell requested the warning, LOL?
everyone knows he uses the "F" word if they don't then they aren't from this planet
everyone knows he uses the "F" word if they don't then they aren't from this planet
He does but he never used it on an album before
florence75015
21 Aug 2009, 04:14
That's Rock 'n' Roll, I hope the entire song is like that. Too bad, you can't hear the music. Sounds like it could be a catchy tune. Thanks! :-)
I agree, very Rock 'n' Roll style. Could sound great on stage.
Florence
FFFFFFFFFiretruck... Release date for Christmas, c'mon ;)
Pudding
21 Aug 2009, 05:40
everyone knows he uses the "F" word if they don't then they aren't from this planet
What planet would they be from then? Because this planet has about 6.5Billion humans and I'd say at best only 50Million would know that Meat Loaf says ~~~~, which equals to less than 0.78% of the population. So when you say everyone that's not really true is it? ;)
What planet would they be from then? Because this planet has about 6.5Billion humans and I'd say at best only 50Million would know that Meat Loaf says ~~~~, which equals to less than 0.78% of the population. So when you say everyone that's not really true is it? ;)
Smartass :D
RadioMaster
21 Aug 2009, 10:34
And he comes with a warning label. NICE!
Suzieq
is it? I personally think it's ridiculous. Same with the parent advisory label on 3 bats live :nuts:
You could argue "whore" but thats a live version sans the crowd....
i didnt think the b-side was?? Doesn't sound live to me anyway :hmm: def no crowd in the background.
AndrewG
21 Aug 2009, 12:59
That's not a live version, it was recorded during the Bat 3 sessions. It may have been done with the whole band in one take, ie without overdubs etc.
FFFFFFFFFiretruck... Release date for Christmas, c'mon ;)
wouldnt that be nice? i would say mar/apr 2010, so not long now:(
samurai7
21 Aug 2009, 16:24
i didnt think the b-side was?? Doesn't sound live to me anyway :hmm: def no crowd in the background.
that's what sans crowd means; WITHOUT a crowd.
That's not a live version, it was recorded during the Bat 3 sessions. It may have been done with the whole band in one take, ie without overdubs etc.
Yea thats what i meant. i mean completely studio sourced F word baby ahoy!
Thanks sean for clearing it up :D
AndrewG
21 Aug 2009, 19:09
Whore doesn't sound as polished like the rest of the Bat 3 album so I think it was done as a quicker take perhaps, maybe indeed without overdubs. Not sure if it was actually seriously considered to be on the album at any stage (remember the photo of the song names on the cards?), glad it was left off imo.
What planet would they be from then? Because this planet has about 6.5Billion humans and I'd say at best only 50Million would know that Meat Loaf says ~~~~, which equals to less than 0.78% of the population. So when you say everyone that's not really true is it? ;)
It's too early for all this math. :wacko:
that's what sans crowd means; WITHOUT a crowd.
ah ok, thank you, just thought Wario's spelling was up the creek lol
Martial
21 Aug 2009, 19:58
Hi!
I'Am Martial from France. It's nice to see this beautiful site on Meat Loaf. I have all records of Meat and I hope that another one will come quickly.
Cheers,
Martial
AndrewG
21 Aug 2009, 20:01
Great to see some new faces here from France. Welcome welcome everyone. :up:
florence75015
21 Aug 2009, 21:02
Hi!
I'Am Martial from France. It's nice to see this beautiful site on Meat Loaf. I have all records of Meat and I hope that another one will come quickly.
Cheers,
Martial
Hi Martial,
I'm so glad to see you here too.
Meat will see that people in France are also waiting for his new album to be released. And hopefully a show here too :-)
Florence
Pudding
22 Aug 2009, 00:34
Great to see some new faces here from France.
It is, the Germans will be getting nervous :lmao:
Last tweet with Guard Molly had me yelling at my computer in a good way....for Molly's sake. Is it that easy to get a smooch from Meat??? He knows how to push MY buttons boy. Molly is a lucky lady. I'm putting in a formal request to have a smooch on reserve for me. One could only dream right? Happy Friday everyone. Glad to see Meat still having fun.
*sigh*
Suzieq
Lucky Meat! I want one from Molly. I like the creative shy silent type!
Martial
22 Aug 2009, 09:08
Many thanks to you alls! I'm glad to be here and thanks to my friend Florence who tells me about this fan club site! enjoy!:D
Pudding
22 Aug 2009, 09:14
Is it that easy to get a smooch from Meat???
It probably is if you can paint ;) Very nice painting by Molly :up:
RadioMaster
22 Aug 2009, 12:57
so, did i get this right?
She's kinda like a rose,
she'll cut you on your thumb.
She'll kick you in your loaf
and fück you when she's done.
so, did i get this right?
I think it's
"She'll kick you when you're low"
Caryl
RadioMaster
22 Aug 2009, 13:41
already thought that what i got was strange...
Very nice painting by Molly :up:
It's really lovely. I grew up at the coast and looking at that painting brings back memories. I especially like the light in it.
already thought that what i got was strange...
It wasn't strange, it was funny. "She'll kick you in your loaf"...
It's really lovely. I grew up at the coast and looking at that painting brings back memories. I especially like the light in it.
It wasn't strange, it was funny. "She'll kick you in your loaf"...
The painting is beautiful ... and I really like the light in it too :-)
That lyric is very funny :lol:
PanicLord
22 Aug 2009, 19:04
It's nice for me to see they are taking so much time with this album! I think I remember a quote from Bat 3 saying they did all the basic tracks in 6 days or something. Seems to be a lot more care going into it this time.
3 cds though? Really? Wow! A whole new trilogy!
It probably is if you can paint
Note to self: Take up painting.
3 cds though? Really? Wow! A whole new trilogy!
He was joking about 3 CDs ;)
15 songs means 12 or so will be on one record. The remainder as B-sides. Which means no double disc. Oh well.
RadioMaster
22 Aug 2009, 22:08
I'd rather have 7 great song than 20 mediocre ones!
Pudding
23 Aug 2009, 00:22
I'd rather have 7 great song than 20 mediocre ones!
One persons mediocre (Meatiocre :lmao:) is another persons great :shrug: So I say put everything on CD(s) and skip the ones you don't like ;)
Evil One
23 Aug 2009, 04:21
One persons mediocre (Meatiocre :lmao:) is another persons great :shrug: So I say put everything on CD(s) and skip the ones you don't like ;)
Even if they're Man And A Woman level shite?
Even if they're Man And A Woman level shite?
Thats a great song
allrevvedup
23 Aug 2009, 12:51
each to their own when it comes to that song
each to their own when it comes to that song
Yea a man and a woman > COM
RadioMaster
23 Aug 2009, 16:36
nah
florence75015
23 Aug 2009, 16:47
To quote Pudding who's perfectly summed up what people may think about Meat's songs :
One persons mediocre (Meatiocre :lmao:) is another persons great :shrug:
I personally like "A Man And A Woman", even if it's a little different from Meat's usual musical style.
Florence
One persons mediocre (Meatiocre :lmao:) is another persons great :shrug: So I say put everything on CD(s) and skip the ones you don't like ;)
I couldn't agree more. Let the listener decide which ones to skip.
Furthermore, is there a woman on forum who dislikes Cry Over Me?
Furthermore, is there a woman on forum who dislikes Cry Over Me?
Yes, there is. :p
Yes, there is. :p
Suspicious. :sherlock:
I'm going over to the Tyre Tracks And Broken Hearts thread and going to say my two cents about Warren's 'Cry Over Me'
Yes, there is. :p
After further investigation, I am no longer suspicious. Tyre tracks thread indicate females who do not care for COM. I was just feelin' a little too much testosterone commenting about COM here.
I suppose like other songs, to each their own w/ Cry Over Me.
John Miceli has tweeted: "Well I finished up all the drum tracks for Meats new album. This album is gonna kick but. Songs are so powerfull and fun to play."
"Meat really was amazing the way he arranged and put all the tunes together. Was fun to watch him in action."
"Now a little time off in LA"
I'm hoping Meat's tweets don't halt. Fingers crossed.
Steingirl
25 Aug 2009, 21:50
what a great video: i love westies! i love plants! i love duetts with patti! AND I LOVE MEAT!!:heart:
Me too!:D
I'm hoping Meat's tweets don't halt. Fingers crossed.
I hope not too; they've been wonderful!!
-Kathy
I hope not too; they've been wonderful!!
-Kathy
I've really been enjoying all of them :))
Hopefully we'll get another one soon.
Vicki
RadioMaster
26 Aug 2009, 10:03
I only watch the interesting ones where he talks about the album or sings in the studio.
But, as I said earlier, I prefer 10 useless and 1 good video to maybe one video every few weeks. Keep it up Mr Loaf!
roomster
26 Aug 2009, 10:08
I only watch the interesting ones where he talks about the album or sings in the studio.
How do you know that they are interesting or not without first watching them? ;)
RadioMaster
26 Aug 2009, 10:39
well, a title like "meat in the studio" seems more appealing to me than "introducing blah blah" or "paul cooking" or something
allrevvedup
26 Aug 2009, 10:40
RJ has a large number of talents that have yet to be explained...the majority of which I hope will never be explained!
RadioMaster
26 Aug 2009, 10:55
yeah baby :eyebrows:
I find them all interesting and enjoyable. It's interesting to be introduced to others involved in the album in a more personal way and very interesting to hear/see other work Meat's involved in, like Ghosthunters and the Breast Cancer charity. More importantly, it's been terrific to see how much he seems to be enjoying the recording process this time, and to enjoy his sense of fun via a method of keeping in touch which offers so much more than a quick note typed on a forum.
To me they're all entertaining, personal and hugely enjoyable .. and much more than the standard, short messages which are the more common form on Twitter. It's certainly good to hear about the album .. but I'm also happy to wait and enjoy it when it finally comes out. The "non-album related" tweets are as, if not to me even more, special and I too hope that Meat continues this very special way of keeping in touch with us.
Caryl
I find them all interesting and enjoyable. It's interesting to be introduced to others involved in the album in a more personal way and very interesting to hear/see other work Meat's involved in, like Ghosthunters and the Breast Cancer charity. More importantly, it's been terrific to see how much he seems to be enjoying the recording process this time, and to enjoy his sense of fun via a method of keeping in touch which offers so much more than a quick note typed on a forum.
To me they're all entertaining, personal and hugely enjoyable .. and much more than the standard, short messages which are the more common form on Twitter. It's certainly good to hear about the album .. but I'm also happy to wait and enjoy it when it finally comes out. The "non-album related" tweets are as, if not to me even more, special and I too hope that Meat continues this very special way of keeping in touch with us.
Caryl
long live the loaf
RadioMaster
26 Aug 2009, 15:00
of course they are all entertaining in some way, but I've got other stuff to do as well, so in the spare time I have, I only pick the ones that are most interesting to me.
I find them all interesting and enjoyable. It's interesting to be introduced to others involved in the album in a more personal way and very interesting to hear/see other work Meat's involved in, like Ghosthunters and the Breast Cancer charity. More importantly, it's been terrific to see how much he seems to be enjoying the recording process this time, and to enjoy his sense of fun via a method of keeping in touch which offers so much more than a quick note typed on a forum.
To me they're all entertaining, personal and hugely enjoyable .. and much more than the standard, short messages which are the more common form on Twitter. It's certainly good to hear about the album .. but I'm also happy to wait and enjoy it when it finally comes out. The "non-album related" tweets are as, if not to me even more, special and I too hope that Meat continues this very special way of keeping in touch with us.
Caryl
Hi Caryl,
Well said.
Pudding
27 Aug 2009, 00:31
of course they are all entertaining in some way, but I've got other stuff to do as well, so in the spare time I have, I only pick the ones that are most interesting to me.
To each their own. You're not any less of a fan just because you don't watch or particularly enjoy ALL the video's.
To each their own. You're not any less of a fan just because you don't watch or particularly enjoy ALL the video's.
I don't think anyone has suggested that one would be .. but those of us who DO enjoy all of them are entitled to express that view
Caryl
No matter how busy my day is, I find a moment to watch every tweet. I enjoy every tweet and no it doesn't make me a better fan because I enjoy every one of them. Admittedly, I enjoy these tweets for my own completely selfish reasons.
The only one I could've done without was Kara's dog on the guitar pedals. It took forever to load that night and it was only one second long, so it was anti-climactic for me. Still, the dog was cute and I enjoyed it ... just wish it were longer.
Suzieq
I find them all interesting and enjoyable. It's interesting to be introduced to others involved in the album in a more personal way and very interesting to hear/see other work Meat's involved in, like Ghosthunters and the Breast Cancer charity. More importantly, it's been terrific to see how much he seems to be enjoying the recording process this time, and to enjoy his sense of fun via a method of keeping in touch which offers so much more than a quick note typed on a forum.
To me they're all entertaining, personal and hugely enjoyable .. and much more than the standard, short messages which are the more common form on Twitter. It's certainly good to hear about the album .. but I'm also happy to wait and enjoy it when it finally comes out. The "non-album related" tweets are as, if not to me even more, special and I too hope that Meat continues this very special way of keeping in touch with us.
Caryl
Well said Caryl, I feel the same way.
Carole
No matter how busy my day is, I find a moment to watch every tweet. I enjoy every tweet and no it doesn't make me a better fan because I enjoy every one of them. Admittedly, I enjoy these tweets for my own completely selfish reasons.
The only one I could've done without was Kara's dog on the guitar pedals. It took forever to load that night and it was only one second long, so it was anti-climactic for me. Still, the dog was cute and I enjoyed it ... just wish it were longer.
Suzieq
I thought the same thing Suzie, my computer takes ages to load the clips as well, and it was a bit disappointing after all that time to be only a few seconds, plus it was so dark I could hardly make it out anyway. I would have preferred it to be a little longer too.
Carole
Latest tweet came in with John being John. But more noteworthy was Roxanne's post that Meat is promoting his latest movie Citizen Jane as well as Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. The movie is coming up and I'm hoping I get the book in time to read it before next week. It should be here any day. Shhhh...I bought it from someone who I think didn't know the value of the book right now. It's not a book you can get at your local book store, it's out of circulation. However, it is due to be re-released. I was on the hunt for the book, but it was $50 US used. I found it for a fraction and I'm eager to receive it.
Suzieq
Pudding
27 Aug 2009, 09:10
but those of us who DO enjoy all of them are entitled to express that view
And nobody said they aren't...FFS :nuts:
Latest tweet came in with John being John. But more noteworthy was Roxanne's post that Meat is promoting his latest movie Citizen Jane as well as Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. The movie is coming up and I'm hoping I get the book in time to read it before next week. It should be here any day. Shhhh...I bought it from someone who I think didn't know the value of the book right now. It's not a book you can get at your local book store, it's out of circulation. However, it is due to be re-released. I was on the hunt for the book, but it was $50 US used. I found it for a fraction and I'm eager to receive it.
Suzieq
That's great Suzie, sounds like you got yourself a bargain there.
Carole
That's great Suzie, sounds like you got yourself a bargain there.
Carole
Thanks Carole,
I did get a great deal. And the book arrived today. I suppose I will be reading until Meat starts up his addicting tweets again. He's busy with other projects right now, so twitter is on the side burner. I look forward to hearing about those projects.
Suzieq
I discovered Meat Loaf a few months ago, and I have loved his songs at once, he's a great artist, I really hope to see him perform live in France.
:D
RadioMaster
30 Aug 2009, 21:11
:up:
Welcome to the board, Astyan ;) Meat is a great artist!
florence75015
31 Aug 2009, 03:58
I'm glad to see you here, Astyan. Enjoy your stay on the board.
Florence
RadioMaster
31 Aug 2009, 10:02
the french take over the board :panic:
only kidding ;) you'll have fun around here, I promise!
daveake
31 Aug 2009, 10:16
the french take over the board :panic:
At least it's not those pesky Germans ... ;-) :lol:
RadioMaster
31 Aug 2009, 10:32
nah, we wouldnt want those around
the french take over the board :panic:
Have they brought some good red wine along? ;)
florence75015
01 Sep 2009, 07:45
Have they brought some good red wine along? ;)
Red wine and french food, of course :-)
RadioMaster
01 Sep 2009, 09:20
in that case you're very welcome here, all we've had so far was british food :barf:
:p
Thanks Carole,
I did get a great deal. And the book arrived today. I suppose I will be reading until Meat starts up his addicting tweets again. He's busy with other projects right now, so twitter is on the side burner. I look forward to hearing about those projects.
Suzieq
That's good your book arrived today Suzie. I look forward to hearing about Meat's other projects as well. I don't know if that movie is going to be shown over here, so I'll just have to get the DVD when it comes out.
Carole
Red wine and french food, of course :-)
I love French food, especially their cakes, but I prefer white wine.
Carole
florence75015
01 Sep 2009, 17:54
I love French food, especially their cakes, but I prefer white wine.
Carole
Great, Carole. So next time you come to follow Meat's Tour in Europe, have a little stay in France. You're welcome...
Florence
Martial
01 Sep 2009, 18:00
Of course, in France we're the best for food and wine. All to take few kilos!
maybe when meat sees all the new french fans, he will tour france:D
Martial
01 Sep 2009, 20:22
I will like too much a concert in France. I've never seen Meat again in live.
florence75015
01 Sep 2009, 20:50
maybe when meat sees all the new french fans, he will tour france:D
You're definitely a true Friend, thanks for sustaining us in our attempt to bring Meat back in France.
Florence
Thanks a lot RSG and RadioMaster for your welcome messages. Daveake : French people are slightly different from Germans ;)Sarge : We've brought as much red wine as needed and we've even taken champagne with us.Nikox1 : I'd like so much to see Meat Loaf in France:-P
You're definitely a true Friend, thanks for sustaining us in our attempt to bring Meat back in France.
Florence
well it makes sense for him to do it [ france is a big music market ]
plus you guys get to see him;)
talk soon
Evil One
01 Sep 2009, 23:33
French people are slightly different from Germans ;)
They're a bit more French!
Pudding
02 Sep 2009, 03:19
Of course, in France we're the best for food and wine.
That's debatable.
Pudding : lets says we 'got the best food and wine in the north hemispher :lol:
Anyway : so good not beeing the only one with a french flag anymore !!!
Bienvenue les gars !!! Merci d'être là, installez vous bien, et mettons nous au travail pour faire venir Meat Loaf de par chez nous...*
héhéhé
*"Welcome Guys !!! Thanks for coming, seat confortably and lets start working : we got a lot to do to have ML coming around here"
florence75015
02 Sep 2009, 17:11
Right Cess, as you say : "we got a lot to do to have ML coming around here"...
Martial
02 Sep 2009, 18:30
That's debatable.
Yes of course, that's debatable. You know I'm a french cooker. Anyway, I know that there is very good food in any countries. In 1983 I worked in england, at Lichfield, near of Birmingham. So, I know english food.;)
Now I want a peace of meat!:lol:
RadioMaster
02 Sep 2009, 19:17
In 1983 I worked in england, at Lichfield, near of Birmingham. So, I know english food.;)
oh dear... I feel for you
Pudding
03 Sep 2009, 00:13
Pudding : lets says we 'got the best food and wine in the north hemispher :lol:
60 million Brits who like greasy breakfasts and fish & chips would probably disagree :))
France has introduced me to one of my favourite delicasies and that's escargot in garlic sauce, absolutely devine.
PanicLord
03 Sep 2009, 00:19
60 million Brits who like greasy breakfasts and fish & chips would probably disagree :))
LOL - don't forget bangers and mash Pud.
Actually though, Britain does have some stunningly good restaurants these days. One thing I like about Britain is that you can get great food of any type (eg Italian, Indian, Chinese, and of course, British, and so on) as well as at any price. Eg a cheap and cheerful fry up in a greasy spoon can be as good as the finest steak in the most expensive restaurant.
I don't know if that's the same in too many places? I mean, we didn't see that many Chinese or Indian restaurants when we went to Italy! Probably is like that in places Britain invented, like the USA and Australia :raspberry::wacko:
Am I still on topic?
Pudding
03 Sep 2009, 02:16
Actually though, Britain does have some stunningly good restaurants these days.
I think Britain also has one of the highest rates of food poisoning from restaurants in Europe too :barf:
Kinda funny that Britains favourite dish now is Chicken Tikka Masala, praise the Lord to the Indians for bring flavour back to food in Britain...:lmao:
LOL - don't forget bangers and mash Pud.
Actually though, Britain does have some stunningly good restaurants these days. One thing I like about Britain is that you can get great food of any type (eg Italian, Indian, Chinese, and of course, British, and so on) as well as at any price. Eg a cheap and cheerful fry up in a greasy spoon can be as good as the finest steak in the most expensive restaurant.
I don't know if that's the same in too many places? I mean, we didn't see that many Chinese or Indian restaurants when we went to Italy! Probably is like that in places Britain invented, like the USA and Australia :raspberry::wacko:
Am I still on topic?
That's true, I even found a nice Mexican restaurant last year when I was there for Meat's concerts. And that's right we Aussies have a pretty diverse selection of restaurants here too.
Carole
Thanks Meat for continuing the tweets .. loved yesterday's with Ralph :)))))
Caryl
hurricana
03 Sep 2009, 22:35
Hello Florence, J'ai bien du mal à tout comprendre. I just want to say Hello at all the fans of Meat Loaf and just say I would like see him soon in France.
Annie
(Ok my english is very bad !!)
Hello Meat Fans from France...nice to see you all here.
I know this link was posted elsewhere, but Meat has made it to the second round of "the guilty pleasure" contest...he's tweeted us to go vote. So here is the link and happy voting.
http://bit.ly/SiPNf
Suzieq
WOW .... THE ALBUM IS TITLED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqAvGt_AI8
snider22
04 Sep 2009, 04:50
I like the New York title, lmfao.
I like the New York title, lmfao.
me too :lmao:
Me three! I come on the thread to say show. How about that Vegas clip eh! This is awesome!
snider22
04 Sep 2009, 06:35
Me three! I come on the thread to say show. How about that Vegas clip eh! This is awesome!
Yeah, the Vegas clip was great
North America Zoned Titles: FYYSOB -NY version and NTMY (lets do lunch)- LA version, as well as, the Vegas tweets enforces Meat's playful humor. Of course you're not going to TELL us....and how ambiguous can the album art be...impressionistic yet real. Again keeping us guessing and on the hook.
florence75015
04 Sep 2009, 16:07
Hello Florence, J'ai bien du mal à tout comprendre. I just want to say Hello at all the fans of Meat Loaf and just say I would like see him soon in France.
Annie
(Ok my english is very bad !!)
Your English is good, Annie, and don't worry : nobody here will ever reproach you not being english fluent. We all have been welcomed very nicely by the members of the forum.
Florence
florence75015
04 Sep 2009, 16:09
Hello Meat Fans from France...nice to see you all here.
I know this link was posted elsewhere, but Meat has made it to the second round of "the guilty pleasure" contest...he's tweeted us to go vote. So here is the link and happy voting.
http://bit.ly/SiPNf
Suzieq
Thanks for your kind words, Suzanne. I do hope that Meat will win Round 2. He can't loose against the Backstreet Boys, he deserves first place.
Florence
North America Zoned Titles: FYYSOB -NY version and NTMY (lets do lunch)- LA version, as well as, the Vegas tweets enforces Meat's playful humor. Of course you're not going to TELL us....and how ambiguous can the album art be...impressionistic yet real. Again keeping us guessing and on the hook.
Exactly :))
Ha ha Meat is so funny, I think it is hilarious, go on Meat, I dare you to really call it that!!!!! And he still keeps us guessing about the title. You're such a tease Meat.
Carole
ahhh!!!! come on whats the title? in the clip with eric vetro did he say peace on earth? song title? [ i was probably drunk ] well i am irish:D
come on meat [ whats the title ]
Pudding
05 Sep 2009, 01:57
That's true, I even found a nice Mexican restaurant last year when I was there for Meat's concerts.
So the best British restaurants in Britain don't serve British food, that sounds about right :lmao:
ahhh!!!! come on whats the title? in the clip with eric vetro did he say peace on earth? song title? [ i was probably drunk ] well i am irish:D
come on meat [ whats the title ]
Funny, you mentioned peace on earth....I have listened to that clip with Eric Vetro a bunch of times and the best I came up with was "Be It So Hard" around the 8 sec. mark. Meat is a big Tease!!!
Suzieq
hurricana
06 Sep 2009, 23:15
Thanks for yours encouragements Florence. I make all I can !!
I hope that ML read us and think : I would return in France for my french fans ...
Well, at the moment, we wait for his new album with impatience !!
A@ :-* Annie
florence75015
08 Sep 2009, 16:55
You're welcome, Annie. I hope that Meat will see your post, you'd deserve it for showing your sustain in a language that's not yours.
And you're right, we're eager to listen to the new album.
And to see more Tweets from Meat too ;)
Florence
Meat Redfish
10 Sep 2009, 04:32
lol the tweets are goooooood thx meat!
ps what is the album called in manchester england??? lol cheeeeeeeers meat! il let you come for a drink in my pub! :)
And now we witnessed Meat in his other element (love), sports, in the last two "fantasy" tweets. Enjoy your Cowboys this season, cowboy and good luck on your picks.
snider22
11 Sep 2009, 04:28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UhMkZwqEMk
So what does everyone think of the new song snippet that we got to here on the latest twitter update?
The snippet that we got to hear made me excited to hear more. Meat was genuinely excited about sharing his vocal and I felt that energy when he was head bobbing and lip sync-ing along.
I just feel lucky enough to have a listen before the CD is released, he has let the kids back in the studio for fun and another vocal (showing us apples). Let's not chase him away again.
Suzieq
snider22
11 Sep 2009, 05:02
The snippet that we got to hear made me excited to hear more. Meat was genuinely excited about sharing his vocal and I felt that energy when he was head bobbing and lip sync-ing along.
I just feel lucky enough to have a listen before the CD is released, he has let the kids back in the studio for fun and another vocal (showing us apples). Let's not chase him away again.
Suzieq
I agree I thought the clip sounded really good, can't wait to be able to hear the whole thing, sounds like it will be really great.
The snippet that we got to hear made me excited to hear more. Meat was genuinely excited about sharing his vocal and I felt that energy when he was head bobbing and lip sync-ing along.
I just feel lucky enough to have a listen before the CD is released, he has let the kids back in the studio for fun and another vocal (showing us apples). Let's not chase him away again.
Suzieq
Oh damn, I'm at work and can't listen to it here, can't wait till I get home and can listen to it. I kept checking this morning before I left if there were any more, and typical it gets posted while I'm at work. I hate being in this timezone sometimes.
Carole
Carole,
I know how you feel. Sometimes when Meat tweets early enough...I'm at work too. I don't have sound there either. I don't always remember my headphones, so I can kick myself when that happens.
But when you do have a chance to watch the tweet later....it's worth the wait to hear it. Such a treat oh and he says he'll see us tomorrow. Yay! A Friday tweet. Kickin' off the weekend just right.
Suzieq
I agree I thought the clip sounded really good, can't wait to be able to hear the whole thing, sounds like it will be really great.
It is an exciting time to be a Meat Loaf fan!!!
The snippet that we got to hear made me excited to hear more. Meat was genuinely excited about sharing his vocal and I felt that energy when he was head bobbing and lip sync-ing along.
I just feel lucky enough to have a listen before the CD is released, he has let the kids back in the studio for fun and another vocal (showing us apples). Let's not chase him away again.
Suzieq
I second that Suzieq :-)
Thank you for sharing it with us Meat .... I can't wait to hear more !
Vicki
I agree I thought the clip sounded really good, can't wait to be able to hear the whole thing, sounds like it will be really great.
Yes ... it's going to be great :))
And like Suzieq said, it's definitely exciting to be a Meat fan right now !
Vicki
Hahaha, I think the word, 'loser' is replacing 'hell' and Covallo put the F-bomb right out of Meat's mouth! (Strange Summer Night)
And that song is ~~~~ing awesome! :D!!
AndrewG
11 Sep 2009, 09:46
Sounds wicked! :))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UhMkZwqEMk
So what does everyone think of the new song snippet that we got to hear on the latest twitter update?
Didn't think .. just closed my eyes, pictured him on stage .. and loved it :) .. and really looking forward to getting the album. Sounds terrific and exciting, and fantastic that Meat shares these clips with us .. and that he keeps in touch. He's relaxed, enjoying himself .. and with songs like that plus the NFL season started .. no wonder he looks chuffed :)
Caryl
.. today remembering all those who perished in the Twin Towers, those they left behind, and all the brave rescue workers
ass kissing aside!! he sounds fantastic on that track [ a new style me thinks ]
thanks meat:D
Smithie
11 Sep 2009, 17:39
This sounds great! My girlfriend is looking forward to a clip of Meat and Patti's new duet too. We met during a Meat show in 2003 while Meat and Patti were singing CHSIB.
Can't wait for this new album!
Martial
11 Sep 2009, 20:06
Don't you think that the beginning looks like AC/DC??? I've found this title very hard and it's good. I'm sure that the album will be great. Thanks Meat for hearing us this song.
good song. that beginning intro has some hints of "whore" in it.
[ a new style me thinks ]
Finally. :up: If he ditched the operas in favor of blues rock... I will celebrate. :D If the entire CD sounds like that it might become my favorite Meat Loaf album.
(Hopefully the first single will be a rock song and not the usual tearjerker.)
Finally. :up: If he ditched the operas in favor of blues rock... I will celebrate. :D If the entire CD sounds like that it might become my favorite Meat Loaf album.
(Hopefully the first single will be a rock song and not the usual tearjerker.)
who knows what the first single will sound like? either way its a positive clip
everyone seems to like it:-)
I know what the first single will sound like. Los Ange-loo-hooSer! The song Los Angeloser by James Michael! Things in the studio may change, but after hearing this clip, I have confidence that Los Angeloser by Meat will be a great choice. Strange choice, but a great choice.
PanicLord
12 Sep 2009, 11:55
Think it sounds awesome - Meat's voice is amazingly powerful and packed with emotion! Can't wait to hear what they sing next!
PS - just had another listen - LOTS OF PIANO!!! YAY!
I was listening to the song he played on Twitter, and to be honest I don't like it at all. This album is going to be CHSIB II.
Looks like the days of Meat Loaf singing the Power Ballad are well and truely over. I still love the guy though and hope the album does well.
The Flying Mouse
12 Sep 2009, 20:54
good song. that beginning intro has some hints of "whore" in it.
:twisted: I was thinking that :shock:
I'm sharing thoughts WITH CHRIS??????????????? :faint:
UNCLEAN, UNCLEAN :panic:
I didn't hear anything to get me too jazzed up quite yet, but you're never going to get top quality on a vid recording.
These vids are great to watch, but the album will stand up for itself when it's in my CD player 8)
This album is going to be CHSIB II.
:yikes: Don't shatter my hopes! I'm still optimistic. I liked everything I've heard so far except that "let's be love" clip (oh, I gotta be cautious ;)). If you're right and it's really gonna be CHSIB II I hope the songs will sound like Testify and not like Because Of You.
Looks like the days of Meat Loaf singing the Power Ballad are well and truely over.
They were already over with the release of IACBTMN and COM. Who writes really great, amazing, unique "power ballads" these days and could provide him with one?
But maybe there is a good one on the album? We haven't heard all songs yet. Maybe there'll be a surprise?
The Flying Mouse
12 Sep 2009, 21:14
Who writes really good, amazing, unique "power ballads" these days and could provide him with one?
:twisted: Diane Warren 8)
*waits for the fun to start* :devil: :p
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :panic:
I don't think this album will be a "CHSIB 2" And that will be the last time I say "CHSIB 2" and it's because I don't know if you mean it's Pop-like quality. Or if you mean it's great song, good song, bad song ratio, which is a funny thought. Or if you're just referring it as a non concept record.
Meat has said it's going to be a rock record. For me genres mean nothing, but if I were to take a shot about this record. I believe the sound of this record will be like the last couple tours. A great sounding record with a whole new style of emotions and sounds.
I remember back in September '03, my anticipation for CHSIB was a roller coaster ride. Hearing all the samples rather obsessively gave me a feeling like I knew what the "ride" was about. Hearing the songs I basically lost my active listening. LOL It's back! ;) ;) heh
2006's 'The Monster Is Loose' the anticipation was a little different. Like many others, the idea of Jim and Meat together was awesome. I stop here, because I think everybody was on this same roller coaster. Or at least a similar One!!
I'm more stoked for this record than I have been for anything else in quite a long time. Self admittedly, I need a life ;) But rest assured, come 2010 I will be a full time daddy to a baby girl.
Elijah's way
13 Sep 2009, 02:35
I hope the rest of the CD is better than that song.
We have heard just a fragment of a song .. which sounded great to me .. but then I like Meat singing.
IF this album were to be in the genre of CHSIB I'd be delighted as I continue to consider it one of Meat's great and mistakenly under-rated albums .. however I don't think for a minute it will be, and have no idea how anyone could think this were so based on the recent clip. As to "power ballads" .. again have no idea how Stephen defines these .. However, I agree with Mouse :) .. Meat imo continues to deliver power ballads, and I have every hope we will have some on the new album
Caryl
Miceli spoke of Meat arranging it that 3 songs wasinto a single Meat Loaf classic!
I was listening to the song he played on Twitter, and to be honest I don't like it at all. This album is going to be CHSIB II.
Really? I mean really, are you really wanting to rattle his cage again????
Then again, I am on a CHSIB kick right now anyway, so CHSIB II wouldn't be bad at all in my book.
Looks like the days of Meat Loaf singing the Power Ballad are well and truely over. I still love the guy though and hope the album does well.
Glad you still love him and if you do then buying the CD is a no brainer in support of the album doing well despite your 1st impression opinions.
So I ask you and anyone here, if you don't like any audio or vocal that you hear on Twitter, would you still buy the CD?
Suzieq
I know other people who suspect that it could become CHSIB II, too. I think (and I hope) it won't be like CHSIB. That album contained only a few rock songs but the music I've heard in the clips so far sounded like rock (although I'm sure they won't dare to do without one or two tearjerkers). Maybe it will be a better version of Welcome to the Neighborhood? I'm confident that Mr. Cavallo is doing a good job and will make it at least sound interesting. If Meat Loaf tried to rehash past hits, it would please some die-hard fans and a few nostalgic folks but others would yawn and the critics would probably write negative reviews again. No one expected a song like I'd Do Anything For Love in 1993, it surprised people. But this isn't 1993 and it would take a crazy genius like Jim Steinman ;) to provide Meat Loaf with a (new) "power ballad" that would not make him appear like an outdated copy of himself. Many of the "power ballads" of today sound like contributions to the Eurovision Song Contest - I think Meat Loaf deserves something better. Has anybody seen that ABC (?) interview in which he presented some of his favorite songs? He sang a few lines from 16 Tons and I thought "I'd like to hear him sing songs like that on stage".
Well, let's wait and see what the CD will really sound like. Maybe it's CHSIB II, maybe it will contain something for the "power ballad" lovers, maybe it will be Born To Run II or Physical Graffitti II. ;) Oh, no... wait, didn't he say it's gonna be Abbey Road II? :p
PanicLord
13 Sep 2009, 15:01
I think it's going to be a much more rock driven album than CHSIB - I can't see Rob Cavallo doing some sort of pop boy band pap.
I think that Meat Loaf sounds awesome in that clip, and let's not forget that it's been recorded on some sort of camcorder mic, then compressed, then streamed. I'm sure when we hear the actual track on CD (or very high quality MP3 :-)) it will be outstanding.
I hope the rest of the CD is better than that song.
it was only a clip
chsib 2? will people get a grip, lets wait for it to come out!!!!!!
it could be deadringer 2 or bad attitude 2 [ nottttttttttttt!!!!!!!!! ]
its great hearing clips now and again [ fair play to meat ]
people can post there thoughts [ fair enough ] but lets not go down the negative road again!!! its something fresh and new i would imagine?
good luck to him, and i cant wait to buy it:D [ hey i may not like it? ]
but i wont judge it yet
We have heard just a fragment of a song .. which sounded great to me .. but then I like Meat singing.
IF this album were to be in the genre of CHSIB I'd be delighted as I continue to consider it one of Meat's great and mistakenly under-rated albums .. however I don't think for a minute it will be, and have no idea how anyone could think this were so based on the recent clip. As to "power ballads" .. again have no idea how Stephen defines these .. However, I agree with Mouse :) .. Meat imo continues to deliver power ballads, and I have every hope we will have some on the new album
Caryl
I agree Caryl, CHSIB is one of my favourite albums too, and I think it was underrated as well. And that fragment of the song was great, and I can't wait to hear the rest of it and the album when it comes out.
Carole
Really? I mean really, are you really wanting to rattle his cage again????
Then again, I am on a CHSIB kick right now anyway, so CHSIB II wouldn't be bad at all in my book.
Glad you still love him and if you do then buying the CD is a no brainer in support of the album doing well despite your 1st impression opinions.
So I ask you and anyone here, if you don't like any audio or vocal that you hear on Twitter, would you still buy the CD?
Suzieq
Well so far I've liked everything I've heard on Twitter, and it goes without saying I will definitely be buying this album when it comes out.
Carole
florence75015
14 Sep 2009, 07:51
I think that this song sounds rather different from Meat's style, so I chose to listen to it several times before posting my opinion.
The music intro is great, in other words it rocks, and when I listen to it, I can see John on stage behind his drums.
The way Meat sings at first surprised me, maybe because he seems harder than usual and I'm less accustomed to that. One sure thing, his voice is powerful.
I will now wait to listen to this song on the cd as some of you already mentionned, it was recorded on a camcorder mic. So the final version will of course sound a little different.
Thanks a lot Meat for sharing it with us.
Florence
Powerful, Loud, Rocking. It's Meat Loaf, 2009-2010.
PanicLord
14 Sep 2009, 10:18
Powerful, Loud, Rocking. It's Meat Loaf, 2009-2010.
Awesome quote - they should put this on the CD cover. For want of a better phrase, CHSIB.
Nah, why referring to such a very short period? Don't you think it's going to be a timeless album? ;)
I like the way you think Sarge. it was a good quote.
m
This album is going to be CHSIB II.
Then it will rank as one of the most pleasurable listening experiences Meat Loaf has released. To me, Couldn't Have Said It Better will always have a special place in my heart - the entire album. It is something I will never grow tired of listening to.
Who writes really great, amazing, unique "power ballads" these days and could provide him with one?
Well, there was a pretty interesting review of Whitney Houston's new album that may answer that for you...
http://www.defamer.com.au/2009/09/thoughts-on-the-new-whitney-houston-album/
:shock:
Dave
hurricana
15 Sep 2009, 10:13
I think that this song sounds rather different from Meat's style, so I chose to listen to it several times before posting my opinion.
The music intro is great, in other words it rocks, and when I listen to it, I can see John on stage behind his drums.
The way Meat sings at first surprised me, maybe because he seems harder than usual and I'm less accustomed to that. One sure thing, his voice is powerful.
I will now wait to listen to this song on the cd as some of you already mentionned, it was recorded on a camcorder mic. So the final version will of course sound a little different.
Thanks a lot Meat for sharing it with us.
Florence
You're right Flo, we have to wait for the CD. But I'm sure that it 'll be brilliant like usual.
ML can't make anything bad. It's impossible. Maybe, certain songs were a little less perfected but it's always very good because ML is a great artist and perfectionist.
It's for this that we love him.
A@ Annie :heart:
Evil One
15 Sep 2009, 11:08
ML can't make anything bad. It's impossible.
Midnight At The Lost And Found. Even Meat Loaf would agree!
The Flying Mouse
15 Sep 2009, 16:19
Midnight At The Lost And Found. Even Meat Loaf would agree!
:twisted: With Razor's Edge, Wolf At Your Door, Fallen Angel..........
You can't call the album a complete loss 8)
florence75015
15 Sep 2009, 18:55
ML can't make anything bad. It's impossible.
It's for this that we love him.
A@ Annie :heart:
Nothing "bad" can come from a man who sings with so much passion.
Except that he can make us cry sometimes when moving us so deeply. Let's call them "Happy Tears" :-)
Florence
hurricana
15 Sep 2009, 22:30
Nothing "bad" can come from a man who sings with so much passion.
Except that he can make us cry sometimes when moving us so deeply. Let's call them "Happy Tears" :-)
Florence
It's true and I believe that if someone think the contrary it's because he doesn't like really ML' s music !
Annie :-)
evil nickname
15 Sep 2009, 23:27
Well, in that case I don't really like Meat's music. Thanks for pointing that out for me. That's another album I won't be buying then... ;)
daveake
16 Sep 2009, 00:08
It's true and I believe that if someone think the contrary it's because he doesn't like really ML' s music !
Annie :-)
Nonsense.
No-one's perfect. Meat isn't perfect. Meat will happily admit he's not perfect. Meat will admit that MATLAF wasn't, let's say, his finest hour (I'm being kind here). Realising this doesn't make someone not a "real fan" or mean that they don't like "Meat's music". On the contrary, anyone who thinks that all of Meat's stuff is perfect is someone who doesn't have a good grip of reality.
Dave
Well, in that case I don't really like Meat's music. Thanks for pointing that out for me. That's another album I won't be buying then... ;)
you can join west lifes fan club so!!!!!:D
florence75015
16 Sep 2009, 01:04
Nobody said that Meat's music is perfect, which of course would be untrue as perfection doesn't exist and therefore can't be reached.
All of his songs are not equal in quality, that's obvious, and some people may love one particular song while others don't.
But an artist, and a man, who devotes himself to his work with so much passion, deserves the greatest respect.
Florence
Evil One
16 Sep 2009, 03:09
Indeed he does, but that is not what was said on the previous page.
glockenspiel
16 Sep 2009, 09:47
FWIW, here's my melded-together version of a number of critical reviews (favourable and unfavourable) -
"The song titles alone would be enough to put most singers off. But Meat Loaf interprets, emotes, and inhabits them. Principal songwriter and all-round svengali is Jim Steinman, who has a penchant for orchestral flourishes, choral rhapsodies and wayward metaphors.
Think The Rocky Horror Show, combined with Vegas-Era Elvis, and what Wagner would have sounded like ~ if he had ever ridden around on a large motorbike, courting ladies in his favourite frilly shirt.
It's somehow beside the point to complain about the puerile lyrics, the leaden rhythms, the derivative melodies, the histrionic vocals, or the overblown arrangements. Steinman, and his co-conspirator Todd Rundgren, knew exactly how to push our soft-rock buttons, and, with Mister Loaf up at the front, they whacked those buttons with a sledgehammer.
Meat Loaf on a good day is uniquely hilarious: the epic rock hero consoling his lover with, "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad". The power of this human mountain is such that he can also shiver your timbers, booming out such nonsense seemingly with utter sincerity. You laugh till you cry ~ and then realise you were crying for real.
None of this would be funny, however, if Loaf were not so ridiculous-looking. He's decidedly roly-poly, unsteady on his pins, and struts the stage hollering randomly like a toddler in a tantrum. When he reaches for the high notes, you feel like chucking him a laxative.What you're really laughing at is neither his show-boating nor the tongue-twisting material: it's his unseemliness as a rock star.
And what's sad is not the melodrama of the songs, but that of Meat's own predicament. He's still on the scene today, still singing, or, more often, bellowing and wheezing his way through "All Revved Up" ~ whilst hunched over in a schoolboy's baseball jacket. At the end, he will beat his chest in glory. The joke's still on him: he's just making money out of letting people laugh at the lonely fat weirdo the song describes. It's completely preposterous ~ but oddly hard to dislike".
hurricana
16 Sep 2009, 10:23
Nonsense.
No-one's perfect. Meat isn't perfect. Meat will happily admit he's not perfect. Meat will admit that MATLAF wasn't, let's say, his finest hour (I'm being kind here). Realising this doesn't make someone not a "real fan" or mean that they don't like "Meat's music". On the contrary, anyone who thinks that all of Meat's stuff is perfect is someone who doesn't have a good grip of reality.
Dave
je n'ai jamais dis que ML était parfait, j'ai dis qu'il était perfectionniste nuance !!
De même, j'ai voulu exprimer le fait que lorsque on aime vraiment un artiste même s'il nous arrive de penser que ce qu'il a fait n'est pas génial on ne peut pas trouver ça totalement mauvais car quand on aime on trouve toujours une excuse..
Then I'm sorry but I master very baddly english language and maybe my comments are not well interpreted !!
Now, everybody can think what he want isn't it ?
Annie @ :roll:
FWIW, here's my melded-together version of a number of critical reviews (favourable and unfavourable) -
"The song titles alone would be enough to put most singers off. But Meat Loaf interprets, emotes, and inhabits them. Principal songwriter and all-round svengali is Jim Steinman, who has a penchant for orchestral flourishes, choral rhapsodies and wayward metaphors.
Think The Rocky Horror Show, combined with Vegas-Era Elvis, and what Wagner would have sounded like ~ if he had ever ridden around on a large motorbike, courting ladies in his favourite frilly shirt.
It's somehow beside the point to complain about the puerile lyrics, the leaden rhythms, the derivative melodies, the histrionic vocals, or the overblown arrangements. Steinman, and his co-conspirator Todd Rundgren, knew exactly how to push our soft-rock buttons, and, with Mister Loaf up at the front, they whacked those buttons with a sledgehammer.
Meat Loaf on a good day is uniquely hilarious: the epic rock hero consoling his lover with, "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad". The power of this human mountain is such that he can also shiver your timbers, booming out such nonsense seemingly with utter sincerity. You laugh till you cry ~ and then realise you were crying for real.
None of this would be funny, however, if Loaf were not so ridiculous-looking. He's decidedly roly-poly, unsteady on his pins, and struts the stage hollering randomly like a toddler in a tantrum. When he reaches for the high notes, you feel like chucking him a laxative.What you're really laughing at is neither his show-boating nor the tongue-twisting material: it's his unseemliness as a rock star.
And what's sad is not the melodrama of the songs, but that of Meat's own predicament. He's still on the scene today, still singing, or, more often, bellowing and wheezing his way through "All Revved Up" ~ whilst hunched over in a schoolboy's baseball jacket. At the end, he will beat his chest in glory. The joke's still on him: he's just making money out of letting people laugh at the lonely fat weirdo the song describes. It's completely preposterous ~ but oddly hard to dislike".
you should do self promotion!!10 ways to make an artist feel good!!
your big, your fat, you can no longer hit a note, you wheez, you walk funny, your a weirdo, i bet meat cant wait to book you:D
i know what your trying to come across with [ but you need to take your head out of the books ]
Shamedly, it's easy to find negative comment or damning with faint praise from members of the UK press, no doubt chortling at their self-perceived cleverness, some of whom clearly did not even bother to get themselves to the show they "reviewed" as they included songs which Meat didn't perform .. However this collection does include my favourite bizarre offering which included "The joke's still on him".
That after more than 30 years Meat continues to sell out 12-20K arenas whenever he tours, not just with baby boomers but with an audience of all ages ... who it's true laugh with him at the character he creates in Paradise, but are moved, excited, transported by every song he performs, and stand to cheer and whistle and beg him to return for more at the end of the show .. is I guess a phenomenon that our journalist critics find hard to understand; but any "joke" is on them as he lights another, now metaphorical, cigar.
So much easier to criticise than create .. but thankfully Meat still creates, still entertains magnificently, still enthralls with his performance. That's his enduring magic, and there's nothing "sad" about it at all. Many critics would be delighted, and lucky, to have his "predicament" of being a superstar, "still on the scene", and so enduringly successful and popular after so many years. Few people don't recognise his name .. how many know the names of the various critics who tear him down?
Caryl
FWIW, here's my melded-together version of a number of critical reviews (favourable and unfavourable)[...]
Now I know what an university degree in philology is good for, LOL. Texts like that are one of the reasons why I stopped reading magazines like Rolling Stone. Music is more a matter of the heart than of the intellect, in my opinion. You have to feel it. I think I've quoted this before: "You can't get the sound from a story in a magazine" (from a Billy Joel song).
glockenspiel
16 Sep 2009, 18:33
It wasn't meant to be damning or negative ~ It all goes into the mix into what makes Meat such an irresistable force of nature, and irreplacable artiste.
dukesofhazard
16 Sep 2009, 22:27
So.... back to Meat Loaf on Twitter. How come no twits ;) this week yet?
Evil One
16 Sep 2009, 22:54
How come no twits ;) this week yet?
You called! :))
Last weeks tweeter, or twitter was a great post ;)
Quite honestly, I know I will play any more that make its way onto the web. I really want to try and avoid hearing them because I wanna wait for the album. I just have no self control!
allrevvedup
17 Sep 2009, 09:56
Was listening to a song by Halestorm called Better Sorry Than Safe and thought it'd be something Meat would do a great version of for the new album
Before anyone asks i realise the vocalist in the song is female and she definitely has to be seen live to be believed.
glamourgirl
17 Sep 2009, 19:30
I love the Twitter updates. I hope this new cd includes a "Making of the album" dvd like they included with the Bat III cd. (And this time, include Patti in the dvd and promo.)
that brings me to a question.the 10 minute making of the monster video on youtube. is that the same one on TMIL's double disc DVD?
It's slightly different in the beginning but all in all it's the same, as far as I remember.
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Edit: I just realized why the video on my DVD is a little different from the one on YouTube. The YouTube video was apparently made for the U.S. market since it says "Tenth Street Entertainment & Virgin Records Present". My DVD was released by Mercury, so it says "Tenth Street Entertainment & Mercury Music Group Present". It also lacks the cemetary scene with the gravestones in the intro. Aside from these minor differences it seems to be the same video.
By the way, on the 3 Bats Live DVD (Collector's Edition) Child's statement "Meat Loaf is a very complicated person" appears as a subtitle, too. I have neither seen that in the YouTube video nor on the Bat Out Of Hell III CD/DVD set.
I just find it strange because there is a video with Meat and Jennifer Hudson singing together. Why leave something actually special out on the DVD. If it is the same on youtube as it is on the DVD, editors must have trouble with kepping their hands of the knobs! <-- Twitter reference, ;)
So.... back to Meat Loaf on Twitter. How come no twits ;) this week yet?
Hmmm....must be busy with other things. I have to admit, I've missed seeing the tweets this week. Hopefully he'll have lots to say when he resumes tweeting.
Suzieq
Hmmm....must be busy with other things. I have to admit, I've missed seeing the tweets this week. Hopefully he'll have lots to say when he resumes tweeting.
Suzieq
I was thinking exactly the same thing Suzieq.
Vicki
I just find it strange because there is a video with Meat and Jennifer Hudson singing together. Why leave something actually special out on the DVD.
There are a couple of things that are strange about the Bat III promo. Don't know why Jennifer Hudson does not appear in the video. I actually don't remember her being mentioned at all when the album was promoted. :?
I have to admit, I've missed seeing the tweets this week. Hopefully he'll have lots to say when he resumes tweeting.
I haven't missed them. Not because I don't like them but because something that you get every day is not special anymore. ;) I usually appreciate new stuff more after a break.
I haven't missed them. Not because I don't like them but because something that you get every day is not special anymore. ;) I usually appreciate new stuff more after a break.
Just wow. I couldn't disagree more when it comes to Meat's tweets. I consider any update special even though he's been consistently updating us almost daily. And I appreciate them greatly no matter when. I look forward to the end of my day to unwind and listen to what Meat had in store for the day. I guess I just enjoy the process to much and wonder what's coming next which has me looking for more tweets. I might add, Meat is also easy on the eyes of course.:flutter:
Suzieq
PanicLord
19 Sep 2009, 12:55
There are a couple of things that are strange about the Bat III promo. Don't know why Jennifer Hudson does not appear in the video. I actually don't remember her being mentioned at all when the album was promoted. :?
Bat 3 was promoted? I have must have been ill that day :-P
Anyhow, I'm loving the tweets, especially of course the song snippets, the more the merrier! I'm guessing they're aiming for a pre Christmas release - can't wait!
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