Superb Mike D interview on pitchforkmedia today

[Michelle*s_Farm]

This pitchforkmedia.com interview / release information with / from Mike D today is excellent. Been waiting for something like this for some time now:

Interview / press release (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42694-mike-d-talks-new-beastie-boys-instrumental-album)

[countrymikedj]

I've never been much of a pie person, but I guess I will be forced to change my ways

[YoungRemy]

some interesting details indeed... that interview still says June 26 release...

the newsletter made no confirmation of an official release date...

the other interesting detail was this...

In fact, they are currently planning another version of the album that will feature collaborations with "a pretty wide array" of "mostly newer" vocalists.

they certainly know how to keep the fans in suspense and on top of their game...

[Michelle*s_Farm]

This pitchforkmedia.com interview / release information with / from Mike D today is excellent. Been waiting for something like this for some time now:

Interview / press release (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42694-mike-d-talks-new-beastie-boys-instrumental-album)

For those of you who do not know (or recall) The Slits (mentioned in the interview) you got to check this out:

Video of The Slits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGAbV2NborY&mode=related&search=)

Also this one is a great live performance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKR8NMGEt24&mode=related&search=)from The Slits circa 1977

The Slits came out with one of my all-time favourite LP's called Cut (see review of remastered version (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/22333-cut)):

[Brother McDuff]

that was pretty thorough. answered alot of questions. good stuff.(y)

[Laver1969]

Thanks Michelle! Very nice find.

[BMD]

I bet Mike wanted to rap but got bullied by MCA and Adrock as usual lol

[abcdefz]

How did they manage to keep Ad Rock's mouth shut? :D

[cj hood]

Quote:
In fact, they are currently planning another version of the album that will feature collaborations with "a pretty wide array" of "mostly newer" vocalists.

now this is interesting...keep me in mind mike......

[jennyb]

How did they manage to keep Ad Rock's mouth shut? :D

Bahahahahahahhhhaaaa!!!!!

Seriously I could totally see listening to this album the way it is with no vocals, it's quite good like that. I could also easily see hearing vocals laid over these tracks. The idea of collaborations and another version of this sounds extremely enticing!

[Laver1969]

Bahahahahahahhhhaaaa!!!!!

Seriously I could totally see listening to this album the way it is with no vocals, it's quite good like that. I could also easily see hearing vocals laid over these tracks. The idea of collaborations and another version of this sounds extremely enticing!

Hmmm....i'm not too keen on the idea of collaborators for some reason. I guess I prefer my lyrics to be of the Beastie nature.

Go ahead...call me Mr. Negative.

[Brother McDuff]

Okay, Mr. Negative. :D

[Michelle*s_Farm]

This pitchforkmedia.com interview / release information with / from Mike D today is excellent. Been waiting for something like this for some time now:

Interview / press release (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42694-mike-d-talks-new-beastie-boys-instrumental-album)

The quote released today (see below) from Mike D tells us a lot about what the new album will sound like. I feel the Mix-Up (instrumental / vocal version) will be a timeless classic. Can't wait to hear it / them.

[The Mix-Up] has "different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke."

[Rock]

I was excited about this album...but after the "different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke." comment...I'm really excited about it.

[mathcart]

very well done! I'm stoked. perhaps this will lessen some of the "fan anger" on this board, knowing that this project is multifaceted. Its gonna be ... sick!
(y) :)

[Darko]

I was a little wary but now that I've heard it sounds post-punk and like a Pink Panther soundtrack, well I'm getting pretty excited.

[Junker]

LMFAO

03 Suco de Tangerina

The most original name for a song I've ever seen.

[kleptomaniac]

This pitchforkmedia.com interview / release information with / from Mike D today is excellent. Been waiting for something like this for some time now:

Interview / press release (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/42694-mike-d-talks-new-beastie-boys-instrumental-album)

mike is definitely the spokesperson for this album :D

i love the beastie boys, AND i love pie! it's almost too perfect. :)(y)

[acamus]

LMFAO

03 Suco de Tangerina

The most original name for a song I've ever seen.

I like the tangerine juice. The juice is go, no?

[mistressf]

different influences, like Public Image Ltd.

im officially super excited about this record :D

[jennyb]

Hmmm....i'm not too keen on the idea of collaborators for some reason. I guess I prefer my lyrics to be of the Beastie nature.

Go ahead...call me Mr. Negative.

I was thinking more of like the Peeping Tom release where Mike Patton does a lot of vocals and has guests on each cut. I'd be down. Geesh Laver, you're such a hater. Quit being such an asshole! ;) Tee hee! Oh and I LOVED my phone message btw. I hadn't checked my voicemail the entire weekend and yours by far had my crying with laughter.... blah blah blah blah blah... blah blah blah blah blah blah... lolz

[balohna]

Picture This is an awesome song and somehow has a Beastie Boys feel even though it's someone else singing.

[milkboy009]

this one [has] different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke.

I've never really heard any of these groups, any favorites of your guys' that you'd recommend?

[cj hood]

Hmmm....i'm not too keen on the idea of collaborators for some reason. I guess I prefer my lyrics to be of the Beastie nature.

Go ahead...call me Mr. Negative.

why lave.......this will be like the track off the SWW 12" with biz freestylin off the beastie instrumental......didn't you like that one?

[Late-Night Lion]

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003580004

Thats a billboard article about it...this also says June 26th release :confused:

And the "new version" of the album down the line has me perplexed as well

[kleptomaniac]

The idea of collaborations and another version of this sounds extremely enticing!

mmmmm yes i'm thoroughly enticed! :D

[Parkey]

All the comments about it sounding like music from a cocktail party had me stressing. However, the fact they've said it sounds like PiL has me very excited... That couldn't be further from the lounge horror I had in mind. Ace.

[dirtydan11]

this one [has] different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke.

I've never really heard any of these groups, any favorites of your guys' that you'd recommend?

i want that public image t-shirt mike wears that says IIL instead of PIL.. must be a one of a kind! i wonder if John Lydon knows about it hahaha

[fonky pizza]

wow thanks! that was some interesting read!

the influences on the new album rock!!!!!

I'm really excited I can't wait to hear that!

maybe it gets me all inspired and no kidding, I would sing on it!

gosh! :D

[milkboy009]

this one [has] different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke.

I've never really heard any of these groups, any favorites of your guys' that you'd recommend?

we were learning about Punk music and what not in my History of Rock class today and I actually got a chance to hear the Slits. Not bad stuff, i'll have to look into it more..... I'm not familiar with the "post-punk" stuff, but it leaves me curious as to what the new music will sound like if its influenced by that and has no vocals....?

[Laver1969]

why lave.......this will be like the track off the SWW 12" with biz freestylin off the beastie instrumental......didn't you like that one?

I had forgotten about that one. I just threw the vinyl on...and meh, it's ok. It's cool for a bit but Biz's voice just get aggravating. I think that's why I've liked Beasties, Run DMC, Fat Boys, etc.....because the different voices switch up the flavor.

[Kid Presentable]

I was excited about this album...but after the "different influences, like Public Image Ltd., Gang of Four, the Slits, Killing Joke." comment...I'm really excited about it.
Yeah, those are deep. Sounds cool.

We're almost as much music fans as we are a band that makes music.

Always thought this, as have a lot of others. It's nice to see them acknowledge it.