Liam looking cool as fuck recently, interview below. (in the transcript noel's name is changed to Dwayne, a word filter from another forum,lol)
Our team at MILK has never been so nervous before; not only because Oasis is one of the most influential rock groups around, but also our personal affections with the band itself. Oasis was the soundtrack of our youths.
This is Liam Gallagher's first cover feature with the Hong Kong media - a truly historical and defining moment. Furthermore, we have managed to witness Liam's becoming of age. Once characterised as a Tazmanian devil with a volatile temper and over-the-top arrogance, he was today suprisingly calm but still confident as ever - perhaps a sign of recognition of the band's current status and values. As Oasis returns to form, a new wave of British bands are also emerging in 2006. The future, it seems, is looking bright once again.
Seems like you have fallen in love with the guitar?
L: I wouldn't say I can play the guitar, I'm just doing my best, man. I've done it for a few years anyway, but I don't think I'll ever play the guitar on stage. It aint something I'm good at.
But you've written loads of songs right? Will we see more of your tunes in the next album?
L: Sure you will. I've got a lot of unfinished bits and pieces. Gonna need sometime to turn them into proper tunes though.
We heard you wrote one called <The Boy With The Blues>, how was that going along?
L: After the tour we'll do some recording, then we'll put it out.
But wasn't the plan to have an EP out in the summer scrapped?
L: Oh isn't it? I didn't know that, is it? (Well Dwayne said so last time) Really? Well, nothing I can do about it then...
You guys gonna take a year off after the tour?
L: Yeah...but probably not that long, may be 6 months or so, then we'll get together and do some demos. I hope we have a new album out next year, I can't fooking wait that long.
What're you gonna do in the meantime?
L: Sit around, take my kid to the park, things like that.
What will the documentary <Lord Don't Slow Me Down> be like?
L: Trust me, don't bother! I don't like the stuff they were shooting during the tour, you know? Some bits are ok, but most of them are just boring as hell! Who wants to watch us just hanging around doing fook all? It's ridiculous man!
You like Oasis as it is now?
L: Yeah I love it. Probably the best we've ever been.
You said <Live Forever> is your overall favourite Oasis song. Which song do you think has the best lyrics?
L: It'd still be <Live Forever>. I love it!
You mentioned your son Lennon likes to listen to the McFly, what are you giving him to listen to right now?
L: I'd give him anything. I gave him some Oasis stuff, but recently he's into the fooking Gorillaz! Well it's his life, let him decide what he likes.
What if someday your son or daughter wants to be in a band?
L: That's alright. Do whatever they like!
Has being a dad changed you?
L: A little bit...nothing too drastic, I don't feel it myself, you know? Yeah but I guess you know better what your responsibilities are. You gotta take care of your kids.
Are you enjoying life much more than before?
L: Yeah it's wonderful, everything's fine and I'm happy.
Which other UK bands do you like?
L: Kasabian is great. I love everything about them! Their image, their music, they're just spot-on. And The Arctic Monkeys..I heard some of their stuff but not the album. Sounds alrite. I'd love to go see them live sometime.
At the NME Awards last time, Oasis were the only guests who weren't wearing suits. Why's that?
L: Why should we fooking dress up like school kids? We aint going to bloody school so what's a tie for? Those people should spend less time covering up their rubbish music and looking stupid by wearing fooking suits!
Will Oasis collaborate with other bands or musicians?
L: No, personally I wouldn't.
Any words of advise for people wanting to form a band?
L: Just do what you fooking want and don't do anything you're not supposed to. Go out, stick to your goals and don't let anything change you. Don't sell yourself out just to sell more records. Then eventually you'll make it someday.
Ever thought of calling it quits and not performing on stage?
L: Never. As long as I got legs and I can walk. Music is my profession.
How was it crusing through the Hong Kong harbour last night?
L: It was great. I'll remember it (points to his head). Tops.
What're you gonna do after the show?
L: Going back to the hotel. Need to pick up some toys for my kids tomorrow.
Before the PR guy started to introduce, Liam came up to me and said: "I know yer. I've seen yer before". It was a short interview at Fuji Rock festival last summer. While I stood there dumbfounded, Liam was proud of his memory and happily proclaimed it's not just garbage he's got in his brain.
Doing an interview with Liam was honestly a taunting experience. Before hand, his assistance and record company PR people warned me over and over again not to upset the super rock star. However, at both intervals I saw Liam, he was in jubilant mood and was willing to chat. I felt he's actually not that difficult to approach, or may be fatherhood has had a substantial impact on him. Of course, the attutude is still there, but with Oasis risen to legendary statuses, it all feels only natural.
The fact that Dwayne wasn't doing an interview and Liam not knowing what he said seemed to indicate a lack of communication between the siblings. However both share similar opinions on certain questions, and both managed to put on a good show without even having to look at each other on stage. As Dwayne pointed out, their relations have proabably improved as they both become more mellow with age.
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