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Up comming Gessle Book Demo Comment
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Roxrider_USA said on October 28, 2007 21:52:
A few comments:
*Marie doesn’t sing on the the It Must Have Been Love demo. And the demo has a different start musically and lyric-wise. It’s nice and relaxing. It’s the Christmas version of the song.
* The guitar solo on the The Look demo is simply awesome!!
* The guitar solo on the Joyride demo #2 is very cool. It’s the version that lead to the final version of the song.
*The Joyride demo #1 is mostly acoustic.
*The Listen to Your Heard demo is the same many of us already have.
*Dansar Nerför Ditt Stup I Rekordfart (Tits & Ass Demo) is the swedish demo for Soul Deep.
*The Svart Glas demo is, of course, the swedish demo Neverending Love. However, Per sings alone. Marie doesn’t sing on this version of the demo, unlike the demo in english.
Take care!!
Carlos E., New York.
Gachy said on October 29, 2007 01:26:
I used to call “Neverending Love” (demo) as “Neverending Love” (Michael Jackson version). LOL. The backing track reminds me of MJ in the early 80’s.
AURYTE said on October 29, 2007 06:37:
Oh lucky you, you have already heard the demos! I hope to get the book soon. Does anyone know if/when there will be a signing session for the book. I’d like to have Per’s signature on my copy of the book :P
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imazombieinthem... said on October 29, 2007 09:36:
It’s great to hear the new demos.
It’s interesting that The Look demo is slightly different to what we have heard.
LTYH demo is a little longer than the bootlegs.
Dansar Nerför Ditt Stup I Rekordfart finishes abruptly.
There doesn’t seem to be any overkill in digital noise reduction on the old demos as they sound fantastic unlike some songs on the RoxBox.
Also what is the first line on the Joyrider acoustic demo with the alternate lyrics? Sounds like ’I hit the nail, steal a ticket’ ?
tomos85 said on October 29, 2007 14:07:
@AURYTE
Don’t know anything about it. I’m also intrested in it.
Today I’ve finnaly got my own copy of biography and here are few photos for those who are intrested in them:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11903617@N02/sets/72157602783459601/
Eloy said on October 30, 2007 02:00:
thanxs tomos85, nice pixs. the book looks excellent just like all that Per does :-)
roxtexanet said on October 30, 2007 04:42:
@Gachy: I thought exactly the same... and whoever said “Billie Jean” is absolutely right... whenever that song comes on my iTunes I think, “Did I download a MJ song?”!
Glad to hear that there’s some cool stuff on the bonus CD; congrats to all of those who managed to get it.
AURYTE said on October 30, 2007 05:30:
@tomos85: thank you for the photos. And let me know if you know anything about signing session. Maybe my Swedish friend can get the book signed for me :D Though the waiting is already killing me!
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Gachy said on October 30, 2007 08:40:
The book looks excellent just like all that Per does.
That’s a little overstated, don’t you think? Typical comment from a fan with no criterion. Yes, all they have ever done was perfect and crafted by the hands of God. Do you feel happy now? Bleh.
tevensso (moderator) said on October 30, 2007 10:15:
I don’t get it, it’s NOT Per who wrote or published this book. Sven Lindström wrote it and Bonnier published it. All Per ever did was be in it.
RobS said on October 30, 2007 10:16:
Looks like a nice book. Some good pics as well. If i knew swedish i’d probably buy it.
CoyRoy said on October 30, 2007 10:58:
Could you share desent scans of the Rox pics in the book and the pics of Marie??
I don’t understand Swedish, so, it’s pointless to buy the book.... I’d love the pics though... LOL.
abysmo said on October 30, 2007 11:07:
Looks like great book, great present for funs and collectors. What a pitty it is in Swedish only.
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gessle-addict said on October 30, 2007 13:42:
Thank you for the pictures. By the way, do the songs come with the credits? I love reading them :)
Eloy said on October 30, 2007 14:05:
roomservice: tipical comment from a fan with “no criterion”? haha it´s just a “personal impression” from me saying that the book looks excellent. no one is saying it´s a perfect book and no one is talking about hands of god. you are really funny LOL
arnie said on October 30, 2007 14:27:
gessleaddict: the credits of these recordings are in the news section of this site.
RJ1976 said on October 30, 2007 15:57:
Well... Joyrider2, The Look and Listen To Your Heart... Those 3 I already hat in Those versions ... The rest .. TOP TOP TOP :-) ... Yahoo... A new album :-)
Gachy said on October 30, 2007 17:01:
Come on, we all know he’s not the best singer in the world. And if we talk about lyrics it gets even worse! I play his music and buy his records. But I must reckon there are thousands of better artists.
JoyRidErno said on October 30, 2007 18:53:
I like the book and demos. Especially Svarta glas is a killer!
It’s a shame book isn’t released in English, but on the other hand I understand that too... Strange world. There are still over 20 million Swedish speaking people.
roxtexanet said on October 30, 2007 19:29:
Actually, I quite like his voice - I suppose he’s technically nothing special, vocals-wise, but his voice is pleasant to the ears (most of the time - not in “Sakta Mina Steg” of course) and perfect for the kind of music he writes. Whether there are better artists out there is all a matter of opinion and depends entirely on who you ask - but you won’t find many here who think there are “thousands” of better artists, I’m sure of that... otherwise, we’d be on *their* message boards, right? (-;
RJ1976 said on October 30, 2007 21:23:
What is all this thing about lyrics and vocals ?
I listen to his music cos’ I think his voice is the best in The World. That’s why Im a fan.
I love his lyrics, and find them the best to ... Could make many ex. but Im too lazy
at the moment :-)
Otherwise it wouldnt make much sence calling yourself a fan :-) ...
Some people are born weird ... Me to :-)
Gachy said on October 30, 2007 22:26:
I don’t consider myself a “fan” of anybody. I don’t like the term, fanatism is not a good thing. Even if you like him, you can’t deny other authors have written cleverer lyrics, full of meaning (not just non-sense rhymes like 90% of the Gessle songs). He’s not Lennon (even if I don’t know much about the late Beatle). And regarding his singing skills... no comment. I can’t say he’s the best singer in the world, sorry.
After all, what’s the problem? I like his music, but on the other hand I can say there are better musicians out there. People is too extreme here. Do I have to say he’s a genius, a Heaven’s sent or Buddah’s son to make you feel happy??’
RJ1976 said on October 30, 2007 23:02:
Lennon is crap ... And who died and made you god to tell how I shall think ? ... Im a Psycologist and let me tell you -> Fanism and Fanatism is 2 different things. For me his Heaven send and a Genius. What are you doing here ? ... Doesnt make any sence my friend. But enough of that :-)
Gessle to me is god - Cos when Im feeling down, his music brings me back up... With his voice, lyrics, style and and and... Well Im just a fan anyway :-) But a bigone
RJ1976 said on October 30, 2007 23:07:
But what does Per sing at the first Joyride demo ? ... Something “Ticket” ... ? ... Who has better ears than me :-)
roxtexanet said on October 31, 2007 00:04:
“After all, what’s the problem? I like his music, but on the other hand I can say there are better musicians out there.”
Well, Gachy, that’s exactly it - you’re free to think that every musician out there is better than Gessle if you like, and you’re welcome to post that thought here, too... the problem is that you criticized another fan for expressing his/her opinion that everything Gessle has done is great. You don’t agree with that, and I don’t agree with that, but why tear a strip out of someone for saying so? Saying s/he has no criteria for judging what’s good or not? How can you possibly know one way or another if that’s true? Why is it such a problem if, for that person, everything Gessle ever wrote or sang meets his/her criterion for good work?
Roxrider_USA said on October 31, 2007 04:25:
Hey!
Although the discussion you ladies and gentlemen are engaged in is valid, it has nothing to do with the stated purpose of this thread. Please try to stay on the topic.
Thanks.
Take care!
Carlos E., New York
“Communication is key”
first girl on t... said on October 31, 2007 06:48:
Gessle is not God, he is just modest genius, great songwriter and damn sexy man
Gachy said on October 31, 2007 06:52:
RJ1976, even if you are a Psycologist you have no chance of analysing youself. And after all the things you said I’ve came to the conclusion you are a serious case of fanatism. Fanism and Fanatism might be two different things, but you clearly belong to the 2nd group. Anyway, don’t worry, it’s nothing personal. I am used to deal with people of your kind, here and there. Keep on lighting candles to your idol, dear. Pray for me.
Sexy? Sure, he is as sexy as Iggy Pop these days...
first girl on t... said on October 31, 2007 07:09:
Iggy Pop? He is singer like Gessle and right there the similarity ends. Fanism and Fanatism might be two different things, but you clearly don’t belong to any of this group. But it’s OK it’s nothing personal.
Jud (moderator) said on October 31, 2007 07:37:
gachy: why don’t you come back here when you have solved your problems in your life? I’ve never met such a NEGATIVE person in my life. Do you ever like anything? Enjoy anything? Yes, if it would be up to me, you and your mutliple users would be banned. Forever.
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Be strong, speak true
RJ1976 said on October 31, 2007 07:41:
@first girl on the moon...
Well for the sexy man part Im out :-) ... *LOL* ... Think my wife would be quite bothered if I startet calling a man sexy *G* ... I can try and then post her reaction - Better not :-S
RJ1976 said on October 31, 2007 07:47:
@Gachy
You’re making it quite easy for me to analize You ... If it was Fanatism I would have to Kill you now to feel good ;-) ... And be sure -> I don’t feel like that. *LOL*
And the last sentence for you ? ... Very childish, but doesnt bother me :-)
pwbbounce (moderator) said on October 31, 2007 10:40:
Surprise surprise, more bitchy nasty comments. On TDR? I know, it’s rare isn’t ti!! :-p
CoyRoy said on October 31, 2007 12:27:
Boys and girls, get ready, get the look, get dressed for....ROXETTE!!
Yes, EMA Telstar is happy to present one of the world’s most dynamic pop performers....
Why all the fighting guys.
So, First Girl On The Moon thinks Per is sexy, maybe he is to her - (let’s not tell Asa about her fascination...LOL)
Per certainly isn’t God, but he does write some good songs - and lately the lyrics he wrote for Roxette (!!) wasn’t the best, but everybody has a bad day. No one can perform his/her best 24 hours a day - c’mon!!
Per’s singing isn’t the best I’ve ever heard, but he has improved by writing more songs that fit his style very good - therefor the songs work great for him.
GIVE A CHAP A CHANCE....
Kerstin said on October 31, 2007 13:48:
Sorry, if I’m gettin “ontopic” here now ;)
The demos “Joyrider2”, “The Look” and “Listen To Your Heart” I also knew before, “Svarta Glas” is just the Neverending Love demo with swedish lyrics, so that’s not such a killer for me personally ;)
I didn’t listen to the other demos until now but I hopefully will do that soon. Might get strange because I’ve never listened to a Per song which is older than I am *gg*
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Gachy said on October 31, 2007 14:49:
Judith, welcome back! You are the always possitive person, but everytime you pop up here it’s to say negative things. Why don’t you read my first posts in this thread? I just said my opinion... it was the others who jumped on my neck and started all the controversy. But, as always, you read what you wanna read.
I think you have met even more negative people in your life. Have you forgot about the rest of the staff of this website? You can ban whatever you want, maybe you don’t know HOW EASY is to set a new account here.
Roxrider_USA said on October 31, 2007 14:59:
I really don’t understand how and why a discussion about the Demos in the Per’s book turns into a gossip chit chat that has nothing to do with the topic in this thread.
You ladies and gentlemen engagged in this discussion that nothing to do with the stated topic in this thread, really do the same thing at your work and personal life? Going off on a tangent ! Can’t imagine that happened in your work places!! It would be a disaster....
Please focus, friends!
Take care!
Carlos E., New York
“Communication is key”
Jud (moderator) said on October 31, 2007 15:14:
I know what I read, and I don’t think the others jumped on your neck after your comment. I think your comment is simply insulting. There are ways and ways of writing things, and to me this
That’s a little overstated, don’t you think? Typical comment from a fan with no criterion. Yes, all they have ever done was perfect and crafted by the hands of God. Do you feel happy now? Bleh. is insulting and annoying.
I also know what emails you have sent around under whatever other personalities you like to impersonate, and I know most posts you are involved in, it is to insult people (sure, always in a “polite” way hidding behind the “it’s only my opinion”) and ends up in a flame or to write about how bad whatever new release is or “boast” about you not being a fanatic who needs to buy whatever new CD but everybody can read between the lines you are simply trying to annoy. Not to talk about all the cheating with your trading (which can be read in the Market Place).
And yes, I don’t like you. You are one of those in here who turned TDR (Forum) in the crap it is. And yes, I know it is easy to set up new accounts here, the best example is you, unfortunately. As I said, if it was up to me, you would be gone from this website.
And no, I am not back ;) I was only watching out that no links to the demos are posted.
Any post which has nothing to do with this topic (the demos in Per’s book if anybody forgot) will be deleted from now on.
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Be strong, speak true
Gachy said on October 31, 2007 15:15:
Damn, I cannot edit my post.
All I said was that, even if I play his music, I know there are better artists out there. It was just my opinion. It was all the others who jumped on my neck and started all the controversy. I realised there’s no chance to disagree here. We HAVE to love everything Per and Marie do, if not you are labelled as a negative person and so. Ok, let’s start again:
Oh, my God! What incredible demos, Gessle rules! He’s the best artists in the world. The Swedish academy should award him with the Nobel on music. C’mon, just create that category for him! I love you Per, I wanna marry you and stay by your side for the rest of my life!!!!
I hope everybody’s happy now...
RJ1976 said on October 31, 2007 15:25:
*LOL* ... What can I say ... :-) ... Gachy come to my clinic - I make speciel price for you - Get 1 and Pay for 10 Hours :-)
first girl on t... said on October 31, 2007 19:07:
Oh yes, now I can go to bed satisfied. Good night people!!!
Roxrider_USA said on October 31, 2007 20:32:
So unfortunate...
@Judy: Thanks for helping me enforce that whoever posts stay on the topic at hand.
Take care!
Carlos E., New York
“Communication is key”
RoXoR said on October 31, 2007 20:54:
Sorry to disturb you by whatever you are doing in this topic, somehow I got the impression that there are strange fans and psychologist around here...
Well, I just wanted to know if there is a way to PURCHASE the demos without buying the whole book!? By any chance?
By the way... does anyone know what happend to all the old people from TDR or even haveaniceday.nu like Vixzter, Edu82.... and so on and on?
Greetz
RoXoR
Roxrider_USA said on October 31, 2007 21:43:
@Judith: Since there’s no way to edit a post after some post a new message, i’m fixing the miskate concerning your name here. Judith and not Judy! :-)
I apologize. Hope you won’t get mad at me.
Take care!
Carlos E., New York
“Communication is key”
miso said on November 1, 2007 10:47:
Now we all know why Per didn’t want the “IMHBL demo” to be published: terrible!! :D
That song MUST be only sung by Marie
pwbbounce (moderator) said on November 1, 2007 11:21:
All I can say is Urgh!!!!
I like the demos. Some kind person sent them to me. It’s funny to hear Per sounding so young back in 1977. You can really hear how much he has improved over the years. The Look demo is cool, but you miss Marie in the chorus.
And Gachy, I’m going to treat your comments with the contempt they deserve - ignoring them!!
Kerstin said on November 1, 2007 12:58:
I finally managed to listen to the other demos. They are simply great, especially “Saken slår mej som på huvudet!” and “Dansar nerför ditt stup i rekordfart”
Mr. G that’s the kind of music I want to hear :-D :-D
Dansar nerför ditt stup *sing*
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AURYTE said on November 1, 2007 15:31:
My friend from Sweden sent me the book yesterday. But now we have 4 free days in Lithuania. So I’ll get the book only the next week... But I sooo want to hear the demos!
PS @Gachy: I really thought that we were friends. Now I don’t know what to think... And please, don’t pretend that you don’t know what I’m talking about!
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rossyrox said on November 1, 2007 15:54:
I reckon the previously unheard demos have been knocked together for this book and recorded recently.....
RobS said on November 2, 2007 06:58:
I quite like the Svarta Glas demo, moreso than the demo with Marie singing, don’t know why though.
And as mentioned, it’s understandable why the IMHBL demo was left off the RoxBox.
It’s still great to hear where these songs originally came from though.
RJ1976 said on November 2, 2007 16:20:
The Soul deep Demo is funny... Make’s no sence but I just love it :-) ...
Have such a funny feeling that I already knew this demo ... Don’t know why :-S ?
And Rossyrox ? ... How do you come to that conclusion ? :-O ...
Saken som ... I can’t hear nor understand a word, and Im hell good in Svenska :-P
My favourite songs at the moment are these 2, “Ingen kann som du” and “Adam and Eve-demo” ... God that’s a cool one ... Sing -> “God I need a rest ...”
whateveriam said on October 28, 2007 23:42:
Plus, Svarta Glas demo and the Neverending Love demo have identical backing tracks ;-)