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Oasis: Unreleased “Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)” Out Now

ByJohn

It is available digitally “Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)“, previously unreleased version of the Oasis song mixed by Noel Gallagher which previews the August 30 release of “Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)” the limited edition containing recorded songs and then discarded from the recording session at Monnow Valley Studiosalong with outtakes from the final version of the album recorded at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall. With its biting lyrics and infectious, clear riffs, “Up In The Sky” has often been interpreted as a dig at those who put themselves on pedestals or those who make big political moves. As evidenced by “Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)”, these recordings were considered overly technical and rather polished at the time, at the expense of the band’s true essence.

Noel Gallagher’s mix offers a fascinating insight into the conflict that the band were living in at the time. The recordings were eventually abandoned and the band moved to Sawmills Studios in Cornwall to re-record the album. Eventually, with the addition of Owen Morris to complete the final mixes, “Definitely Maybe” took shape.. Archived to date and recently mixed by Noel Gallagher, the recordings made at Monnow Valley studio and the outtakes from the final version of the album recorded at Sawmills Studios (including the recently released epic “Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)”) shed light on the process that led to the creation of “Definitely Maybe”.

Revisiting the archive 30 years later, these songs tell the story of the difficult creation of one of the most important albums of all timealso demonstrating the incredible self-confidence that characterised Oasis’ early career. The 30th anniversary deluxe editions of “Definitely Maybe” are eagerly awaited: The collection also features a new original cover by art designer Brian Cannon for Microdot and photographer Michael Spencer Jonesplus new liner notes from Creation Records boss Alan McGee and journalist Hamish MacBain. The album also includes a previously unreleased demo version of “Sad Song”. Originally released as a bonus track on the LP, this is an alternate version featuring vocals by Liam Gallagher.

Released in August 1994, “Definitely Maybe” reached number one on the UK Album Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album of all time. Sonically defining the attitude of an era, it became the soundtrack to Britain’s impending cultural and political change. in the mid-nineties. Even 30 years later, “Definitely Maybe” remains an unparalleled classic, including the singles “Supersonic, Shakermaker,” “Live Forever” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” as well as songs like “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” and “Slide Away,” which have become global anthems. Loved by countless fans and a source of inspiration for countless bands, the album is more relevant than ever. and continues to find new devotees in new generations, with Oasis being one of the most universally loved and influential British rock’n’roll bands.

This is the tracklist of “Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)”:

Volume 1
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Remastered)
2. Shakermaker (Remastered)0
3. Live Forever (Remastered)
4. Up In The Sky (Remastered)
5. Columbia (Remastered)
6. Supersonic (Remastered)
7. Bring It On Down (Remastered)
8. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Remastered)
9. Digsy’s Dinner (Remastered)
10. Slide Away (Remastered)
11. Married With Children (Remastered)

Volume 2
1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Monnow Valley Version)
2. Shakermaker (Monnow Valley Version)
3. Live Forever (Monnow Valley Version)
4. Up In The Sky (Monnow Valley Version)
5. Columbia (Monnow Valley Version)
6. Bring It On Down (Monnow Valley Version)
7. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Monnow Valley Version)
8. Digsy’s Dinner (Monnow Valley Version)
9. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Sawmills Outtake)
10. Up In The Sky (Sawmills Outtake)
11. Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)
12. Bring It On Down (Sawmills Outtake)
13. Cigarettes & Alcohol (Sawmills Outtake)§
14. Digsy’s Dinner (Sawmills Outtake)
15. Slide Away (Sawmills Outtake)
16. Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov’ 92)

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