November 2, 200915 yr Westlife: "We did too many covers" Monday, November 2 2009, 20:48 GMT By Oli Simpson Source: digitalspy Westlife member Mark Feehily has claimed that the band have recorded too many cover versions. The star noted that while the Irish group have sold more than 43 million records worldwide, many of their biggest hits were songs written by other artists. Contactmusic quotes Feehily as saying: "Our record company, they don't want to take risks, so they are happier to do more covers. "To anyone who criticises what we do, we actually do a lot of original pop songs and a lot of our best songs, a lot of our number one singles are actually original pop songs." He added: "We definitely did go too far, we did too many covers. That's something we allowed to happen and shouldn't have." Westlife's new single - a take on Daughtry's 'What About Now' - was released this week.
November 5, 200915 yr "14 consecutive number one singles" Fact FAIL. 14 number ones, only the first seven were consecutive.
November 5, 200915 yr I think it's funny that Mark seems to have admitted this upon the release of er, another cover :lol:
November 6, 200915 yr Author OFFICIAL http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r153/marfeeh/wherewearealbum.jpg @MarkusFeehily Heres the "Where We Are" album cover! Do u like? No.2 in both UK&Ireland.Thanks so much2all who supported! Luv ya x http://twitpic.com/o00d4 01. What About Now (Writers: Chris Daughtry, Ben Moody, David Hodges, Josh Hartzler) (Producer: Steve Robson) 02. How To Break A Heart 03. Leaving (writers: Carl Falk, Steven Lee Tassone, Bryn Christopher) (producer: Carl Falk) 04. Shadows (writers: Ryan Tedder, AJ McLean, Evan Boggart) (producer: Ryan Tedder) 05. Talk Me Down 06. Where We Are (writer: Ryan Tedder) 07. The Difference 08. As Love Is My Witness (writer: Conner Reeves) 09. Another World 10. No More Heroes (writers: Lindy Robbins, Toby Gad) (producer: Toby Gad) 11. Sound Of A Broken Heart 12. Reach Out (writers: Mark Feehily, Chris Braide, Shaznay Lewis) 13. I'll See You Again album track-by-track preview will be posted here Release Date: November 27 (IE) November 30 (UK) December 2 (Worldwide) ----------------- album preview is UP! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/recsradio/radio...ef=pd_krex_dp_a RIP Nicky's father. God, so many deaths this year. Life is SHORT. :(
November 6, 200915 yr 01. What About Now (Writers: Chris Daughtry, Ben Moody, David Hodges, Josh Hartzler) (Producer: Steve Robson) Originally by Daughtry 05. Talk Me Down The Script have a song titled this. Also Irish. 13. I'll See You Again Miley Cyrus -_-
November 6, 200915 yr The title of the Miley song is See You Again. -_- :P Edited November 6, 200915 yr by I Am FM11
November 6, 200915 yr the video looks like a more snowy take on Take That's Patience the album cover looks like a more snowy take on Take That's Beautiful World :heehee: I jest, the video's fine, nice setting, typical pouting at the camera as we come to expect from all Westlife videos, will probably stop it from falling on iTunes for a while
November 7, 200915 yr What a boring album cover. Is 'Talk Me Down' an opposite-sex take on The Script's 'Talk You Down'? :P
November 9, 200915 yr ^Not bad. Finally a good track since umm... 'Unbreakable'? No? I forgot. :lol: Edited November 9, 200915 yr by I Am FM11
November 11, 200915 yr Author Where We Are, the song is amazing! ------------ Where We Are album Review Pop's most enduring group, Westlife, have finally emerged from the studio after a year-long break to present their brand new album, 'Where We Are'. Spending much of 2009 hidden away in studios across Europe and the US, Westlife have been quietly creating their most exciting album to date. 'Where We Are' features work from pop's finest craftsmen, including grammy nominated Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis, Beyonce) Steve Robson (James Morrison, Take That) Steve Booker (Duffy) Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters (Whitney Houston, Anastacia.) and Shaznay Lewis, who co-writes a track with band member Mark Feehily. These stellar production teams have helped the boys create a new and contemporary sound, whilst retaining those classic Westlife soaring melodies and rousing lyrics. Featuring the already massive hit single 'What About Now' it's a collection bound to excite fans and pop enthusiasts alike. Perhaps best showcasing this new sound is 'Shadows', co-written by Backstreet Boy A. J. Mclean. A classic Westlife choral anthem, peppered with a futuristic military drum roll fashioned by urban-pop maestro Ryan Tedder. The song sets the benchmark for the sound which brings Westlife bang up-to-date on the eve of the new decade. Elsewhere 'The Difference' visits rockier terrain, while 'Another World' allows Mark Feehily's exquisite vocal to escalate to gospel territory, a moment sure to thrill live. 'I'll See You Again' laments the passing of a loved one, set to a haunting landscape of piano, synths and acoustic guitar, a moment surely relatable. Shane Filan of the band says "We've been experimenting with a fresh vibe on this record, working with new producers and writing songs for the album ourselves. After eleven years we see this as phase two of the Westlife story." Westlife's new material is the first since 2007's 'Back Home', which became the band's seventh number one album, spending two months in the Top Ten and selling over 1 million copies in the UK alone. No pop band can compare to Westlife's extraordinary success. During their 11 years at the top of pop's hierarchy, the band has sold over 40 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored nine multi-platinum albums and a record breaking 14 No.1 hits (behind only Elvis and The Beatles). They have also picked up innumerable awards and appeared on hundreds of magazine covers around the world. They are the only recording artists to win the prestigious 'Record Of The Year' an incredible four times (other top awards include two BRITS and an MTV Europe Award). Westlife are also the biggest selling Arena act ever, holding the record for the most concerts held at Wembley Arena, an incredible 23. Source: entertainment.iafrica.com What About Now #8 UK #4 Ireland --------------------- Nicky tweet: just a short note as i may not be on here for a while..thank you to everyone for being so repectful and caring to all my family this week..N condolence.. --------- PORTIONS ONLY Westlife Interview In Heat Magazine 10 Nov 2009 Interview: Jordan Paramor You've just had a whole year off - What the hell have you been doing? Shane: Chilling out and doing sweet f*** all. I was at home hanging out with my family, and my wife had a baby boy, Patrick. I played football, golf, went to the gym... Nicky: We've been able to spend time with our kids and do the things we can't normally do. We got to reflect and learn to miss it all. Mark: It was hard being in the middle of the whole Westlife thing and trying to work out what you want from life. It's like trying to meditate in Leicester Square on New Year's Eve or something. We needed to work out what we wanted. Also, I went travelling with [my partner] Kevin, which was amazing. Kian: I was mainly planning my wedding. Also, my dad passed away so I didn't do all the things I was planning to do because I wanted to be close to home. I also put a girl band together with Louis, who are recording at the minute and releasing next year. Where's the weirdest place you were recognised on your travels? M: In a forest in a remote part of Bali. This little Balinese man was wheeling his trolley along and wearing one of those big straw hats and he looked up, saw me and shouted, "Westlife!" It was so surreal! Did you have to fight your record company for the year off? M: They were actually really understanding. We'd done nine albums in nine years. N: We were actually supposed to take a year off in 2004 when Brian was still in the band, but we couldn't after he left because people were worried that the band wouldn't survive. How much did you see each other during the year off? M: We were chatting every few weeks. We saw each other at Kian's wedding, Nicky's birthday party... N: The biggest gap was about four months. M: But we all needed a break. It's easy to loose yourself in the madness of being in the band. Did any of you not want to come back? S: No. It made me realise how lucky we are. K: I could have handled another year off, but I also really wanted to do a new album. Did any of you think about doing solo projects like Girls Aloud? [All shake their head.] S: Not at all. I don't give a $h!te about being a solo artist. We're in one of the biggest bands in the world and to do it on your own would be very lonely. M: I don't think any of us have it in us to be a solo star. We're not fame hungry. K: We want success, not fame. S: Don't get us wrong, we still have egos, but not so much that we want solo success. Do you argue a lot? S: Of course. But they're more like discussions than arguments. M: We're all very passionate about what we do.. there can be raised voices. Have any of you ever punched each other? S: No, there's never been a punch. M: There have been some shin kicks and bitch kicks, though. S: And the odd locking of heads where you're like, "f*** off. You're really annoying me." Aren't you bored of singing ballads? K: [shrugs.] We are what we are. S: We make songs for our fans and if you don't like it... K: We got comments after our X Factor performance like: "Laser lights and leather aren't going to make you cool, lads." We weren't trying to be cool, we were being us. S: There are f***-all ballads on this new album, they're more mid-tempo tracks. N: Oh, there are ballads. You can't say that. I do get why people would take the p*** when we're on a TV show wearing a suit, sitting on stools and singing Michael Buble's Home. I get it. Do you worry about getting older? Would you ever have surgery? M: I've thought about botox, but it's scary. K: If I look massively different in ten years, I would like to slow things down. Why not? Will you get plugs if you go bald? N: [Nods.] I think that's something I would look at. S: I would never rule it out. M: My dad has, like, zero hair. K: If I wasn't in the public eye, I wouldn't give a toss. But I am, so I'd rather... S: ...have hair to comb? Your fans are older now - do you get filthier banners at concerts? N: [smiles.] They don't say "We love you" or "Wave to us" anymore. S: Some of them are shameless. They'll literally say "f*** me." One said "I want to taste a pint of your Irish cream." M: A pint is a lot, mind. She should start with a half. Would you ever let Brian back? S: No. And I don't think he'd want to come back. Never say never about us all singing together again, but we will never get back together as a five-piece. Has he ever asked to rejoin? He must be a bit gutted you're doing so well. S: No. We were chatting to him last weekend and he was saying how happy he is with his life and Delta, and how he doesn't miss the band at all. M: It's been six years since he left and we've all moved on. He's been out of the band longer than he was in it. Who's the biggest partier in Westlife? K: Probably me and Mark, as the others have kids. S: I like having a drink once a week, or if there's an event. I love getting drunk, but the hungovers are a f***ing nightmare. K: I probably get the most drunk out of everybody. Nicky doesn't get hammered anymore. M: I can't drink any more when I'm recording as it ruins my voice. Although I did record one single on the new album, Shadows, after being out until 5.30am and it sounded great! Tell us about some of your craziest drunken nights out... S: Nicky and I were in Belgium once and I was so drunk I was lying on the floor of this bar and Nicky wouldn't let me get up. He kept putting his foot on my chest to stop me and I was lying there, rolling around and laughing. Then he had a row witht he barman because he was refusing to serve him at 3.30am, so he told him to f*** off and stormed out, leaving me with three very angry men. I was like, "Thanks, Nicky." N: Shane rang me saying he thought these guys were going to kick his head in, so I had to run back and save him. What was your best drunken night out? K: When we were in a chip shop in South Africa years ago, so drunk. I filmed the others abusing the $h!t out of each other. [Laughing] Nicky and Shane were picking up sauce and splatting it all in Mark's face, and he just sat there taking it. Then they started throwing things at each other and their eyes were all over the place. I still p*** myself when I watch the video back. WESTLIFE ARE DITCHING THE STOOLS FOR GOOD. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? So you're ditching the stools! M: Yes, we're coming back with a fresh new sound - the suits and the stools have gone. Did you just use stools because you're lazy? N: [Grins.] Yes. K: It's nice to have a bit of a rest while you're singing. What will you do during key changes now you won't be rising up off stools? N: [Laughs.] Have you ever seen Westlife in concert? We've probably only sat on stools twice in ten years, honestly. We put on a proper show at our gigs. What are your favourite kind of stools? S: The ones that go up and down and swivel. N: I've got some nice bar stools. Have you ever have a stool-related accident? M: I was on Frank Skinner's show and my stool collapsed half way through the interview, and I ended up on the floor. It's on YouTube if you want to laugh at me. Westlife's album 'Where We Are' is released on 30 November. Credit/Source: heat magazine --------------------- Mark & Kevin At The MTV Staying Alive Foundation Party 10 Nov 2009 Mark Feehily and Kevin McDaid attend the MTV Staying Alive Foundation launch party for documentary ‘Travis McCoy’s Unbeaten track’ and single ‘One At A Time’ at Westbury Hotel - 9 November 2009 - London, England. --------------- Westlife album Track by Track 10 Nov 2009 Westlife unanimously agree that Where We Are is one of their very best albums to-date. They've recorded a series of exclusive video clips giving fans the inside track on every song, and we'll be posting one every weekday until the album's released on 30th November. The first one is ‘What About Now' and goes live tomorrow - get ready! Credit/Source: www.westlife.com ------------- A BETTER and different album preview!! http://www.westlife.com/whereweare/ Put Your Questions To Westlife 10 Nov 2009 Got a burning question you’ve been dying to ask the boys? Well we’re giving you the opportunity to do just that. All you have to do is text WESTLIFE followed by your question to 67777 (UK) and then wait to see if yours is one of the ten that the band answer! Check out the special Westlife microsite for full details. And while you’re there, you’ll be able to listen to samples of every single track on the upcoming album Where We Are! There’s also the option to embed the player on your own website or social network profile. Credit/Source: www.westlife.com ---------- I really thought this will gonna be a BORING video but I was wrong! all of the tracks are expected to be AMAZING! They can release any of it except As Love Is My WItness
November 11, 200915 yr Author ^Not bad. Finally a good track since umm... 'Unbreakable'? No? I forgot. :lol: you should listen to Back Home and this album. the tracks are beautiful. and they have been amazing all the time
November 13, 200915 yr Author Music video: peaked at #1 on 4Music and The Box! ---------------------- #18 on UK radio airplay #37 on worldwide singles chart (based on airplay) #7 on european singles chart #24 on worldwide single sales chart ---------- 'Where We Are' album Track by Track - 'What About Now' cobZqdefiYI Shane: 'What About Now' is like it was written for us and it's so vocally perfect for our voices. It's just got exactly what we've needed from the past few years and it's got a good bit of tempo in it and it's fresh and it's slightly different but it's still very Westlife. Mark: On any song our vocals always bring it back to sounding like Westlife. Nicky: I think what it's done for us as well is the confidence in ourselves performing the song. Even performing the song on TV shows we know we're coming back with something really really strong regardless of how we're gonna perform on that particular night the song itself is big, it's epic, it's catchy and it's a great pop song. It's a song that we recorded with Steve Robson here in the UK. How the song came about was when we first met up with Simon and Louis talking about where we needed to go with this album. We flew out to Los Angeles and met up with Simon in Beverly Hills. He played us that track as a song that he felt in his eyes was the kind of direction that he thought Westlife maybe could go, maybe should go. Shane: We went to his house with the big meeting that we've in the year over what album we're gonna do, what we think and he basically played the song and said to us 'If I had an original song like this for you guys, if I had a song like this for you it would be your first single.' And we were like 'Alright, ok - brilliant.' You know, we were surprised by the song cause it was a bit rocky and very hard too. Kian: 'What About Now' ain't typical Westlife fans would actually love song we recorded for the album, em, simply because it's the only cover - the only song that that is a cover on this album. And it got to the point where it was like 'Look, this song is completely unknown song aside of, you know, America.' Why wouldn't we do it? It's a pop song, we're a pop band, we're singers, let's sing great pop songs. And you know, when we suggested it to Simon he jumped out of the skin. And you know, that was it. All of a sudden we had an album, all of a sudden it was full systems goer, it was like 'Wow', you know, they put the foot on the gas and there we were, we haven't stopped since. Shane: You know, you could call it a ballad, you could call it a mid-tempo but for us it's just better. It's more exciting and it adds an element of edge to Westlife. Nicky: We're very pleased with it, Simon had the finished product, everything is brought forward, you know, The X Factor and we already having had meetings with our international departments. You know, every country is wanting us at the minute which is a great position to be in. 'Where We Are' album Track by Track - 'How To Break A Heart' bgxDzBLjJx8 Kian: The second track in the album is a song called 'How To Break A Heart'. I think, for me anyways, this is my favourite song outside the first single. Simply because I think it's a whole new fresh thing for Westlife, a whole new fresh sound, a completely different feel but still very Westlife. It's a fantastic pop song, I certenly think it would make everybody kinda go 'Woaw!'. In general, you know, it's got a bit more tempo to it, it's got a different feel to it, certenly a new sound for Westlife but for me it's the best song on the album after the first single. other track previews will out on the other days ---------------------- TV Dates 11 Nov 2009 Here are some upcoming Westlife TV dates for your diary: Friday 20th November - Children In Need performance Saturday 21st November - National Lottery performance Wednesday 25th November - BBC Breakfast News Thursday 26th November - Alan Carr Chatty Man interview and video (recording Wednesday 25th November) Friday 27th November - The Late Late Show performance, Dublin Friday 4th December - The Friday Show, Northern Ireland (recording Sunday 22nd November) Friday 4th December - Paul O'Grady (recording Wednesday 2nd December) Credit/Source: www.westlife.com Edited November 13, 200915 yr by zealoveswl
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