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Edinburgh Reporter
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Oasis Live at Murrayfield ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Legions of fans spilled out of packed trains at Haymarket, and others jumped off trams and buses to snap up bucket hats in a variety of colours. The carnival atmosphere was amplified in packed streets by pipers and buskers blasting out Oasis classics such as She's Electric and Shakermaker, tracks not even on the set list. The Gallagher brothers, behind a green flag displaying Erin Go Bragh in yellow lettering (Ireland Forever), walked out hand in hand like the last kings of Ireland greeting their Celtic cousins. The old tensions that were visible before the split have vanished, while a sense of joy emanating from the very life of the band is amplifying songs that are decades old and giving them new life for the post-90s generations. After opening with Hello, Liam Gallagher wasted no time in telling the audience 'Have we f-ing missed you man' expressing the sense of shared jubilation between the fans and their band, playing a first gig in the capital in fifteen years since splitting in 2009. Noel Gallagher looked effortlessly cool and relaxed behind a striking black Les Paul Standard. It was also the first time founding member Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs joined the group in Edinburgh since January 1996 for two shows at Ingliston. With three guitarists, including Gem Archer, the Oasis wall of sound was completed with Noel playing the still affecting lead hooks on their debut single Supersonic. Bonehead's broad smile says it all at the start of Some Might Say. Added to the moment is hearing Noel and Liam sing together again on the band's first No.1 hit record, which is simply spine tingling. Oasis shows were never dull, but a shift has taken place that has made the brothers tighter than ever, and it benefits the songs. The only anger on display was directed at Edinburgh City Council. Liam took the opportunity to point out that over £1 billion will be brought into the city thanks to the three concerts. He said: 'You (the people) won't see any of it because the Lord Provost will be splitting it between his posh, ugly f-ing mates'. Watching Noel and Bonehead line up together with acoustics for Half the World Away reminds us of that essential element, the B-sides that were every bit as good as the A-side. While Be Here Now, their third album, is often cited as the poor cousin of the first two, its stature has grown among a new troop of supporters who are enjoying the record without the baggage of the era in which it was released. Huge expectations were on the band at the time, but the likes of Do'You Know What I Mean? and Stand By Me were among the most lively songs of the night, particularly the latter, which was emotionally charged with a stunning vocal from Liam, along with everyday images of council estates and family photos. They finish the set with a driven Rock N' Roll Star that sounds more Sex Pistols than ever, before encores featuring mass sing-alongs during Don't Look Back In Anger and Wonderwall. Liam Gallagher paid tribute to the fans 'for sticking with them' over the years, saying: 'It must be hard work,' referring to the long fall-out and the sense that it seemed unlike they would ever see Oasis together again. The descending riff to Champagne Supernova soon swamps around the stadium. Noel knows when to play and hold back and it's between the epic solo and guitar work on this and beautiful simplicity of Live Forever that are among his best on lead. It all comes to an end too soon as an explosion of fireworks lights up the night sky. Liam bows down to the crowd and pats his brother on the back. It's a job well done, and their return to Scotland has been nothing short of triumphant. Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Epiphone expands its high-end Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Epiphone has expanded its Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, adding all-new models, fresh finishes and choice upgrades to its lineup of premium, Gibson-inspired electric guitars, which promise to deliver 'vintage looks and performance at an accessible price'. First given its extensive overhaul almost a year ago to the day, the modern-era Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection was seen as one of the firm's most notable releases of recent years – and for good reason. With prices for regular Epis on the rise and the boundary between high-end Epiphones and entry level Gibsons blurring, the Inspired by Gibson Custom range sought to make the divide even smaller, bringing a bevy of Gibson-approved appointments to an impressively-spec'd lineup of SGs, Les Pauls, ES models and more, that was dubbed 'more authentic than ever'. Chief among these was the open book headstock – a key feature of the Gibson aesthetic that, after making its way onto a select number of Epiphone artist models (Kirk Hammett's Greeny leading the way), was rolled out for a standard run production line for the first time. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 The flagship drop comprised a 1959 Les Paul Standard, 1959 ES-355 , Les Paul Custom, and 1963 Les Paul SG Custom. Now, Epiphone has added some more workhorse builds to the mix, unveiling a 1962 ES-335 reissue, 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut, 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola, and a 1963 Firebird V and Firebird I. There are also three new Les Pauls: the 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, 1960 Les Paul Standard, and another 1959 Les Paul Standard, which now arrives with an improved rosewood (rather than laurel) fingerboard. Of the new drop, Epiphone's Product Manager Aljon Go says, 'Each iconic guitar is a tribute to Epiphone's rich history and dedication to quality. Our 'Inspired by Gibson' collection is all about bringing high-quality guitars based on classic Gibson designs, but at a price that won't break the bank. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 'For those looking for something truly special, our newest 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' range offers premium models crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop. These guitars are part of our ongoing mission to make the exceptional craftsmanship and elevated appointments of the Custom Shop more accessible to players and fans everywhere.' To hit that brief, Epiphone has elected to reissue some of the most influential Gibson models there are. The 1959 Les Paul – a recreation of the Holy Grail LP – needs no introduction, nor does the 1957 Goldtop, which first cemented the Les Paul blueprint. Then there is the none-more-Angus Young '64 SG (the added Maestro Vibrola is a nice touch), as well as the ES-335, which is available in Sixties Cherry and Vintage Burst. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Owing to the 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' lineage, there are a number of specs that set these out from the rest of the Epi crowd. Across the board, there are rosewood fingerboards, Gibson USA pickups, one-piece necks, vintage gloss finishes, either 60s SlimTaper or chunkier 50s rounded neck profiles and, of course, that open book headstock, which is what really sells the line. How successful have these tweaks been? Well, Guitar World's Daryl Robertson recently got hands-on with the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop – and noted it was one of the best Les Pauls he'd ever played. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 'I must've played hundreds of Les Pauls, and I can safely say this is up there with the best sounding of them,' he notes. 'It even gives my own Gibson Les Paul Standard a run for its money.' As was the case with the first launch last year, it goes without saying that these are arguably the best-looking and (unsurprisingly) the most Gibson-looking Epiphones you'll be able to get your hands on, but that comes at a cost: on average, prices sit at $1,299, with the LP Special weighing in at $999 and the Firebird V sitting at $1,699. Head over to Epiphone to find out more.
