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Post by Pete on May 21, 2011 6:49:45 GMT -5
For the first time since the Rolling Stones formed nearly 50 years ago, Mick Jagger is part of a new band: Super Heavy – featuring Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley and Indian film composer A.R. Rahman. The band has quietly been recording together over the past 18 months, with their debut LP planned for sometime around September. "It's different from anything else I've ever been involved in," Jagger tells Rolling Stone. "The music is very wide-ranging – from reggae to ballads to Indian songs in Urdu."
The group got its start two years ago when Dave Stewart called Jagger from his home in Jamaica. "I live in Lime Hall right above St. Ann's Bay," says Stewart. "It's kind of the jungle, and sometimes I'd hear three sound systems all playing different things. I always love that, along with Indian orchestras. I said to Mick, ‘How could we make a fusion?' We were talking about an experiment, and then we started talking about voices. It was all born from that conversation."
Jagger loved the idea, and after lots of brainstorming and phone calls around the world, they settled on Stone, A.R. Rahman and Marley - whose rhythm section helped flesh out the band. "We wanted a convergence of different musical styles," says Jagger. "We were always overlapping styles, but they were nevertheless separate."
About 18 months ago, the band gathered in a Los Angeles studio. None of them had prepared any music. "We didn't know what the hell we were doing," says Stewart. "We were just jamming and making a noise. It was like when a band first starts up in your garage. Sometimes Damien would kick it off and then Joss would sing something on top of it. We might have a 22 minute jam, and it would become a six minute song."
The loose method was inspiring for Jagger. "One of the beauties is that, just speaking as a vocalist, I did other things," Jagger says. "I played guitar and harmonica, but there's four vocalist on the album. Not everything was reliant on me.” The band’s name came from some improvised vocals by Marley. "He was just singing 'Heavy, heavy, heavy, heavy, super heavy,'" says Stewart. "We thought that sounded good and it sort of stuck with us."
Jagger is confident that Stones fans will embrace the group. "It is a different kind of record that what people would expect," he says. "It's not all weird and strange though. I think Stones fans will think it's a bit odd, but they'll find most of it accessible. They've heard me play harmonica before and a lot of it is pretty high energy."
As of now, there are no plans to bring Super Heavy on the road. "We're experimenting at the moment and just taking it day by day," says Stewart. "I think if we're rehearsing and it sounds great and people love the idea then nobody would rule out the possibility of it."
Might Jagger's other group be hitting the road at some point in the future? In an interview with USA Today, Keith Richards said he was optimistic. "Something's blowing in the wind," he said. "The idea's there. We kind of know we should do it, but nobody's put their finger on the moment yet. This is what we want to ask each other: Do we want to go out in a blaze of glory? We can, if Mick and Charlie feel like I do, that we can still turn people on. We don't have to prove nothing anymore. I just love playing, and I miss the crowd."
When asked if the Stones are going to tour next year, Jagger just chuckles. "I don't have any announcement to make at the moment," he says. "I'm just, uh, ya know...just doing this right now."
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Post by Equinox on May 21, 2011 19:52:01 GMT -5
Could it be as "awesome" as this incredibly uncomfortable to watch (gay) super duet with Bowie?  |
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Post by Ricky on May 24, 2011 14:15:21 GMT -5
I am not interested
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Post by blackers45 on May 26, 2011 10:34:13 GMT -5
money grab
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Post by bluecheer on Jun 3, 2011 11:55:12 GMT -5
Could it be as "awesome" as this incredibly uncomfortable to watch (gay) super duet with Bowie? Thats the cheesiest , gayest, dumbest, and most obnoxious video I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.   |
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Post by kim on Jun 3, 2011 17:06:13 GMT -5
Could it be as "awesome" as this incredibly uncomfortable to watch (gay) super duet with Bowie? Thats the cheesiest , gayest, dumbest, and most obnoxious video I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Y'know...I really don't get this kind of attitude? No!...really,......... I don't. It's quite obvious that some here are sheltered in a mind set that doesn't allow for for 2 guys even singing together? It's Mick fucking Jagger singing a fucking song with David fucking Bowie............ WHAT"S THE FUCKIN' PROBLEM!!!!!!  ?? This was the 80's my friend!!!!!!!!!! The new age is worse buddy if you want to witness 2 dudes goin' at er!!!!!!! Check out "The United States of Tara" on HBO for starters... You want to call to iconic rock stars GAY, that's one thing, but you had best ask their wives what they have to say. If they crossed over to the "dark side" that's their business...but to dismiss their music because of it.......well then you're one scared pussycat buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Watch out"!!!!!!!! Next time a guy shakes yer hand....or holds a door open for ya........he might be GAY!!!!!!!!!! GASP SHOCK HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line...give yer head a "really good shake"..... Mick and David had a wonderfull time making this great video to an otherwise pretty decent song. Anyone with testosterone running through their system is not offended by it... grow up!!! Thanks Kim |
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Post by Equinox on Jun 3, 2011 22:14:37 GMT -5
Thats the cheesiest , gayest, dumbest, and most obnoxious video I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Y'know...I really don't get this kind of attitude? No!...really,......... I don't. It's quite obvious that some here are sheltered in a mind set that doesn't allow for for 2 guys even singing together? It's Mick fucking Jagger singing a fucking song with David fucking Bowie............ WHAT"S THE FUCKIN' PROBLEM!!!!!! ?? This was the 80's my friend!!!!!!!!!! The new age is worse buddy if you want to witness 2 dudes goin' at er!!!!!!! Check out "The United States of Tara" on HBO for starters... You want to call to iconic rock stars GAY, that's one thing, but you had best ask their wives what they have to say. If they crossed over to the "dark side" that's their business...but to dismiss their music because of it.......well then you're one scared pussycat buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Watch out"!!!!!!!! Next time a guy shakes yer hand....or holds a door open for ya........he might be GAY!!!!!!!!!! GASP SHOCK HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line...give yer head a "really good shake"..... Mick and David had a wonderfull time making this great video to an otherwise pretty decent song. Anyone with testosterone running through their system is not offended by it... grow up!!! Thanks Kim Take it easy dude! I "borrowed" this from last sunday's Family Guy episode when Peter says, and now "The gayest video of all time." (Which it certainly is)! And this is NOT a great video, nor was it back in the 80's when it came out. It was fodder for ridicule even then. I'm comfortable in my skin, and my friends that are gay have no problem with my sense of humor, so I certainly don't need anyone preaching to me! |
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Post by Trexx on Jun 7, 2011 13:19:46 GMT -5
Reggae and Indian?!?!
Oh boy.
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Post by bluecheer on Jun 9, 2011 12:52:42 GMT -5
Thats the cheesiest , gayest, dumbest, and most obnoxious video I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Y'know...I really don't get this kind of attitude? No!...really,......... I don't. It's quite obvious that some here are sheltered in a mind set that doesn't allow for for 2 guys even singing together? It's Mick fucking Jagger singing a fucking song with David fucking Bowie............ WHAT"S THE FUCKIN' PROBLEM!!!!!! ?? This was the 80's my friend!!!!!!!!!! The new age is worse buddy if you want to witness 2 dudes goin' at er!!!!!!! Check out "The United States of Tara" on HBO for starters... You want to call to iconic rock stars GAY, that's one thing, but you had best ask their wives what they have to say. If they crossed over to the "dark side" that's their business...but to dismiss their music because of it.......well then you're one scared pussycat buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Watch out"!!!!!!!! Next time a guy shakes yer hand....or holds a door open for ya........he might be GAY!!!!!!!!!! GASP SHOCK HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line...give yer head a "really good shake"..... Mick and David had a wonderfull time making this great video to an otherwise pretty decent song. Anyone with testosterone running through their system is not offended by it... grow up!!! Thanks Kim I hope you understand that in the world we live in, a man can have kids and a wife and still like men at a sexual level. They call themselves bi-sexual. Jagger and Bowie are bi-sexual men. So yes they are gay. And the video is gay as well. |
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Post by kim on Jun 10, 2011 16:57:11 GMT -5
Y'know...I really don't get this kind of attitude? No!...really,......... I don't. It's quite obvious that some here are sheltered in a mind set that doesn't allow for for 2 guys even singing together? It's Mick fucking Jagger singing a fucking song with David fucking Bowie............ WHAT"S THE FUCKIN' PROBLEM!!!!!! ?? This was the 80's my friend!!!!!!!!!! The new age is worse buddy if you want to witness 2 dudes goin' at er!!!!!!! Check out "The United States of Tara" on HBO for starters... You want to call to iconic rock stars GAY, that's one thing, but you had best ask their wives what they have to say. If they crossed over to the "dark side" that's their business...but to dismiss their music because of it.......well then you're one scared pussycat buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Watch out"!!!!!!!! Next time a guy shakes yer hand....or holds a door open for ya........he might be GAY!!!!!!!!!! GASP SHOCK HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line...give yer head a "really good shake"..... Mick and David had a wonderfull time making this great video to an otherwise pretty decent song. Anyone with testosterone running through their system is not offended by it... grow up!!! Thanks Kim Take it easy dude! I "borrowed" this from last sunday's Family Guy episode when Peter says, and now "The gayest video of all time." (Which it certainly is)! And this is NOT a great video, nor was it back in the 80's when it came out. It was fodder for ridicule even then. I'm comfortable in my skin, and my friends that are gay have no problem with my sense of humor, so I certainly don't need anyone preaching to me! "Dude"?........... My sincere apologies for saying my piece in response to a cartoon character. Never meant to preach to someone I held in high regard. Thanks Kim |
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Post by kim on Jun 11, 2011 13:24:00 GMT -5
Y'know...I really don't get this kind of attitude? No!...really,......... I don't. It's quite obvious that some here are sheltered in a mind set that doesn't allow for for 2 guys even singing together? It's Mick fucking Jagger singing a fucking song with David fucking Bowie............ WHAT"S THE FUCKIN' PROBLEM!!!!!! ?? This was the 80's my friend!!!!!!!!!! The new age is worse buddy if you want to witness 2 dudes goin' at er!!!!!!! Check out "The United States of Tara" on HBO for starters... You want to call to iconic rock stars GAY, that's one thing, but you had best ask their wives what they have to say. If they crossed over to the "dark side" that's their business...but to dismiss their music because of it.......well then you're one scared pussycat buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Watch out"!!!!!!!! Next time a guy shakes yer hand....or holds a door open for ya........he might be GAY!!!!!!!!!! GASP SHOCK HORROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bottom line...give yer head a "really good shake"..... Mick and David had a wonderfull time making this great video to an otherwise pretty decent song. Anyone with testosterone running through their system is not offended by it... grow up!!! Thanks Kim I hope you understand that in the world we live in, a man can have kids and a wife and still like men at a sexual level. They call themselves bi-sexual. Jagger and Bowie are bi-sexual men. So yes they are gay. And the video is gay as well. Thanks Blue for the educational tidbit regarding something most of us have all had the chance to learn in 8th grade Health class. Geez...don't know where my head was on that one???...must have forgot or let it slide? ?? Thank you as well for your take on the video. Hopefully, the younger generation will see this sort of activity as a travesty to music, and even more, that they get the chance to read your response and prevent this gay kind of music and video's from being shown in future videos...especially when 2 otherwise highly regarded musicians are involved. They should be ashamed of themselves...tch tch......... Thanks Kim |
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Post by bluecheer on Jun 13, 2011 9:11:52 GMT -5
lol
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Post by snakesandladders on Jul 11, 2011 6:29:45 GMT -5
I love Joss Stone and can see her right up there with uncle Mick and the other lads doing her thing. Last nite, I listened to the teaser of their song on YT, but I wasn't impressed by the raggae sound.....I'll have to wait it out though to be able to judge without bias  !!!! |
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Post by Pete on Aug 15, 2011 7:25:40 GMT -5
Here it is...
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Post by Trexx on Aug 15, 2011 12:45:31 GMT -5
I'm not the biggest reggae fan, but...admittedly, I like the song.
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