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Post by wheels132 on Feb 23, 2022 8:49:46 GMT -5
I believe there are many projects that can come out posthumously. There was a post from Donal Logue which said Mark recorded hours of music in Ireland. Back in 2020 Mark already talked about Black Phoebe LP which was almost complete, said that his next Mark Lanegan band album is written and demoed and ready for recording in January 2021 and I think there was some talk about collab with someone from Doves. Who knows how much is there and what will see the light of the day but maybe we can take a little bit of solace from that. Thanks I recalled reading somewhere about him writing another solo album but couldn't remember the source...
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Post by Whiskey (FTHG) on Feb 23, 2022 9:40:44 GMT -5
Devastating.
I used to frequent this board when I was in high school in Scotland. 2000-2006.
I suspect I was amongst the youngest fans on here at that time.
I used to be quite an ass on here, apologies to anyone still here that remembers! Many good discussions were had here. It's awesome to see this board still alive.
After hearing of his death, I soon remembered all the wonderful discussions I had with people on here. People that took the time to converse with a daft kid. Mr Gumby are you out there?
My love to you all. We may have lost our guy, but his voice will leave our speakers until we join him.
Mark E Smith said it best - "When I'm dead and gone My vibrations will live on"
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Post by FatBuddhaSevilla on Feb 23, 2022 10:28:11 GMT -5
Hey Whiskey I remember you and it wasn’t all bad. Man I just checked when I registered and it was 2004. Wow. I lived in Sevilla teaching English, and spent some good times on this board. A I used to travel to see Mark play in my home town in Ireland and across Europe. It’s the end of an era, he was a guiding light in some dark personal times - for all of us I am sure - and what an arc he drew. May he Rest In Peace, he contributed a body of fine, honest songwriting that has left an indelible impression.
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Post by Whiskey (FTHG) on Feb 23, 2022 10:47:48 GMT -5
Cheers! Your username seems familiar. I just checked my registered date. It was also 2004! Wow. Board vets us two eh? That's such cool associations you have with Mark. Thanks for your message. An end of an era indeed. Think'll spin Weird Chill and challenge myself not to weep! (Lexington will see I do!) Hey Whiskey I remember you and it wasn’t all bad. Man I just checked when I registered and it was 2004. Wow. I lived in Sevilla teaching English, and spent some good times on this board. A I used to travel to see Mark play in my home town in Ireland and across Europe. It’s the end of an era, he was a guiding light in some dark personal times - for all of us I am sure - and what an arc he drew. May he Rest In Peace, he contributed a body of fine, honest songwriting that has left an indelible impression.
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Post by username2500 on Feb 23, 2022 11:00:03 GMT -5
I am just numb! He's been in my life for 30 fuckin years and it's like losing a family member. So lucky to have Lanegan nights over the years in different towns and cities in the UK.So lucky to have spoken to the man and shake his hand(starstruck). Thank you Mr Lanegan for the music and memories you have given me and Mrs Jesus. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN! RIP big man. Yep Feels like I’ve lost a family member. Since 2005/ 17 years I’ve been listening. Seeing him in concert has got me to go to US cities I’ve never been to before: Seattle, Boston, Detroit…. Wish he was still around to get me to go to more new places in the world 😢
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Post by nilbymouth on Feb 23, 2022 12:42:19 GMT -5
Email from Heartworm Press. Not sharing it for the warm words of someone else, but it's interesting to see have the glimpse into 'where' Mark was as recently as last week.
"I talked to Mark last week as he was headed to Belgium to rehearse.. he asked to read the last poems of mine that make up our second book, Year Zero: A World With No Flowers. He was optimistic and excited about his future plans and dreams. He wanted to come to LA soon and we talked about doing shows together in the fall, and how we would try to fit in some readings at bookstores we liked during the day. Talking with Mark was such a joy. Such a joy. That voice… His warmth and wisdom. I’m permanently uncomfortable, particularly with the phone, but could talk with Mark for hours. Just driving around LA talking to him in Ireland. He was humble like no other, complimentary and giving with advice. He came out of his Covid coma last year and texted to ask how I was doing. That’s how he was. We shared a similar sense of humor and could crack up in situations without having to say anything. His last solo show was in Las Vegas, and he asked me to sing with him. We spent the day of the festival in his hotel room, talking for hours, until he recommended that we practice the song ‘Playing Nero’. He played it from his phone, I came in on time, and he stopped it and said, “Ok, you got it” and we went back to talking. Never in a million years would I have imagined that would be the last song of the last concert he performed. It is nice to see so many media outlets acknowledge Mark, but also frustrating that he was such a gift to the world, and that his output over the last few years was surely some of his best work, that I only wish these people and places would have championed him in the present for the rare treasure that he was. You were in the presence of greatness. Real ones knew and that’s why his list of collaborators spans genre and expectation. He once told me the highlight of his musical life was when John Cale gave him a small approving head nod while he sang “All Tomorrow’s Parties” with him. I could always imagine Mark older, in a black suit, cigarette burning in a gold ash tray atop a black piano, singing to the world who loved him, touching us where it mattered most, deep in the sinking soul, for he had that rare key to unlock the cryptic sorrow inside and soothe us with his voice. He was a lifer, unaffected, walked the walk and had the guts to back it up off the stage. He was a poet who started writing poems later in life. Penned hundreds of beautiful lyrics, but the poems bound us, and I’m proud and thankful to have supported them. Prior to his move to Ireland we started recording interviews with people we admired for a podcast we planned to do and got a few done. I’ll try to get those out to you soon. We sound like teens, chainsmoking and giggling. He got me. I got him. That’s why I loved him.
He leaves us with so much and will live on. This performance sums up this beautiful man to me. I urge you to click below and take a few minutes to watch:
Mark Lanegan x Soulsavers - Revival
Our thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife and his family whom he loved dearly.
I love you.
-WE"
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Post by calm ocean on Feb 23, 2022 13:20:27 GMT -5
was listening to Lola's Lounge...."Last One in the World" did a number on me
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Post by ken on Feb 23, 2022 13:25:46 GMT -5
May he Rest In Peace, he contributed a body of fine, honest songwriting that has left an indelible impression. I can't say it any better than this. Also joined in 2004 - Bubblegum was my introduction and the best thing I'd heard for years. Mark has been a big part of my listening and many gigs since. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Must be devastating.
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Post by Stephanie on Feb 23, 2022 14:46:10 GMT -5
It was such a comfort to find this forum still here. It's been ages since I came here but I felt compelled to seek it out after I heard the news.
I am comforted to know I am not alone. Losing Mark isn't even like losing a family member; it's like losing a part of myself.
I started following Mark's music in the mid-90s when I was 13 years old. Of course, I heard the Screaming Trees first, but my fandom really began not long after I heard "Ugly Sunday" on the Sub Pop compilation CD The Grunge Years.
Ever since, Mark's music has been a major part of my life. And it's not just the listening to it part; it's been following his career. Constantly being surprised by the new things he was doing, how he continued to grow as an artist.
From fairly early on in my fandom, I thought, "Mark should write a book." I'm pretty sure I wrote something to that effect here at least once. But I was always thinking it.
Then, he did. I didn't find out about his first memoir until about a year after its release and devoured it. The feeling was: "I knew he had it in him."
Once again on a delay on the Mark Lanegan news front, I didn't realize he'd published three other books until very recently. I actually had them in my cart to order as a "2/22/22 present" to myself before I got the news. It's going to be hard to read them now.
By all accounts, it was a miracle Mark was with us as long as he was, with how frequently he showed up on death's door. Yet it still feels wrong somehow, that this is how and when it finally ended. It tickled me to find out about his COVID memoir and to be able to say, "Even COVID couldn't take him down." But now it has (in my perception; I don't have access to any news/info anyone else here doesn't on that front). And that makes me feel all kinds of things.
It's upsetting to know he was in the midst of a creative flowering when he died. At the same time, it's a comfort to know he died in a place he loved, with the woman he loved, doing what he loved. I'm upset he didn't write more books but I'm also floored he finally did write a few. It was almost like he knew his time was limited, how he went from not a single published book to four in two years' time.
Who am I without Mark Lanegan around releasing new albums for me to discover? I will have to sort that out. In the meantime, I realize what really guts you is neither selfless compassion nor selfish self-pity, but love. I don't know what kind of love it is, between a music fan and the musician who makes the soundtrack to their life, but it is love of some kind. And it just hurts in the most simple and profound way to lose someone you love. Who brought light into your world and others'. I am less sad for me than I am for the people who were truly close to him. Who all were probably so relieved, even jubilant, that he got through that COVID ordeal and seemed to be doing so well.
Love and care to all.
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Post by dcdog on Feb 23, 2022 15:16:45 GMT -5
I can't stop crying. Held it together at work, but once I got home, I lost it again. Raina, thank you.
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Post by funkypunk on Feb 23, 2022 16:49:30 GMT -5
Still taking it in. Came on here 2 nights back, first time in a long time, to see if there was any news of a tour with things opening up again. Hard to think there'll never be another, seen him so often over the decades...
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Post by dcdog on Feb 23, 2022 17:01:28 GMT -5
If I could stab covid-19 thru the heart, ....
Ea
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Post by LostCause on Feb 23, 2022 17:10:07 GMT -5
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Post by Captain Eburg on Feb 23, 2022 17:39:44 GMT -5
Hi old gang, I’ve been on here since pretty much the beginning, and consider some of you friends. I’ve been to shows with Mockingbird and Rominibini/Flutter, and have been largely absent for the last decade or so. But I came back here today to say to all of you that I hope y’all are ok, and that I hope we all find comfort and joy in the large legacy of Mark’s words and music. KEXP did him proper yesterday, DJ Cheryl Waters was pretty broken up when she signed off, and at the Seattle Kraken NHL game the giant screens went black and then the words RIP MARK LANEGAN appeared, with “Nearly Lost You” playing. It was classy and poignant.
It was a tough day. I take comfort in knowing my son will grow up listening to his music, and all of you out there will keep his legacy alive by celebrating the great memories and music he left us with.
Songbirds are too few. But when The Raven flew west I missed his cry most.
With love, Eburg
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Post by kingdomsofrain on Feb 23, 2022 17:54:29 GMT -5
I’m feeling really depressed today and can’t listen to Mark for the first time in years it’s just too soon and so raw. My wife heard he had passed on the radio driving home last night, when she told me I felt sick in the pit of my stomach and she said I went very pale. I was lucky enough to see Mark a lot over the years and got to chat with him quite a bit but I always kept my guard up and gave him plenty of space as I wanted to preserve the mystique.
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Post by coma on Feb 23, 2022 18:20:36 GMT -5
I was out walking by the water in the rain yesterday when a friend messaged me the news. That seemed to be an appreciate place to sit and take in the devastating news. Despite being a Mad Season and Qotsa fan for even longer, I only got into Mark's solo and other projects around 2011. That was the perfect time though as he started releasing albums like crazy not too long after and I've been hooked to it all ever since. Knowing that I'll never see him live again is unreal.
Haven't listened to another voice since yesterday.
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Post by njet on Feb 23, 2022 19:23:14 GMT -5
Glad to see all your posts - it's a hard blow. I could not hold back the tears yesterday. Saw Lanegan for the first time back in the summer of 1992 at the Roskilde Festival - Lanegan had a fight with security and the show "turned crazy". In the spring of 1993 Trees were back with AIC - great show! Watched his different projects with Isobel, The Gutter Twins, Twilight Singers (he looked really frail that night not so long after an unfortunate incident at a QOTSA 2005 tour).
After seeing Trees in 93 I didn't see him on a stage until 2002 in Amoeba (record store in LA) where QOTSA played on the day Songs For The Deaf was released - it was a chock seeing him on stage - he was like a bruised Jim Morrison-figure crawling out of a mountain of trouble that probably would have killed most humans. His vocals were powerful though and I remember I found the Desert Sessions Vol. 7/8 with the first version of Hanging tree on. Saw the QOTSA at the Roskilde Festival in 2003 and Lanegan kicked ass!
In the years 2006-2010 we were lucky in my hometown, Copenhagen: Two gigs with Isobel/Mark, 2 with The Gutter Twins and a Twilight Singers show I missed the Soulsavers show in Roskilde in 2006 - didn't attend the festival. Both the Soulsavers records Mark sang on were and are favorites among all the great work Lanegan did it seemed the Soulsavers combo gave him a cinematic sound with Gospel "nerve" and strings that was brilliant! From the Blues Funeral album and to Gargoyle he toured in my country a lot - always in the venue Amager Bio - a great venue where the stage is in the middle instead of the end of the room - so as an audience member you have a great view - the sound is amazing and Lanegan always had signing sessions afterwards - his mood to these sessions became better through the years and if his wife was with him he was really in a good mood and quit talkative. The last show he did there was the best I saw of his Mark Lanegan Band shows - he sang so hard that his neck veins really looked "pumped" with his eyes closed he kind of went in to get all the emotions out... he was on great form!
I hope there is unreleased music coming our way the next years - although he left a lot of music behind.
On Tuesday I'm playing with my band on the Amager Bio venue, the have a big birthday bash, my band are opening the show, and I feel I have to somehow acknowledge Lanegan - but I'm afraid it will be too overwhelming to sing a direct lyric... but I will get some kind of tribute in there - he was and is a big inspiration and all his albums and many collaborations and live gigs has kind of "been holding it all together". It was always interesting to hear what Lanegan was up to musically - he was open to most genres and his voice just soared and cut through it all - reminding us all of what a powerful piece of music can do - if there is a certain nerve behind it - he certainly had a LOT to offer for those willing to listen. Soothing indeed... it is hard to believe he is gone - he seemed to survive everything thrown at him - as both his recent books can testify to! A true survivor - one of the best voices in music has left us - what a blow it is! RIP Lanegan!
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Post by wheels132 on Feb 23, 2022 19:56:12 GMT -5
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Post by MR GUMBY on Feb 24, 2022 2:22:03 GMT -5
Devastating. Mr Gumby are you out there? Hey how are you? Hope you are well.
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Post by siner on Feb 24, 2022 2:29:14 GMT -5
I know this kind of grief I've been here before. Coming in with waves of sharp shock that passes into numbness only to return with the slightest prompt. My tiny home is covered with triggers for my memories of Mark because he's been so integrated into the past 20 years of my life and all that goes with growing up from 19 to 39. The joy that his music has brought into my life immeasurable because his music accompanied so many life experiences, those expected and those unique to me. I can't bring myself to cry just yet because I'm overwhelmed with powerful memories when reminiscing about Marks indirect part in my life. I will miss him without every having really known him, mourn him in my own insular way and say goodbye every time I listen to his voice.
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Post by tripledistilled on Feb 24, 2022 5:22:59 GMT -5
Dear folks in mourning. Gosh, we're all really affected by this news, aren't we? It goes to show the power of art, right?
It's been heartwarming and so sad to read your lovely, thoughtful posts. I cried and cried on Tuesday night. It's been like losing a brother, or a favourite wild cousin. Even my 10 year old daughter came and gave me a hug. I had to reassure her that Daddy would be OK, but he was very sad because someone he loved died.
I was hooked since 1993 when I heard Sweet Oblivion. First saw him in 2001 on Field Songs tour in Dublin - a birthday show and impromptu party after the show in the band's green room. Mike Johnson asked us if we had any weed but we'd smoked it during the gig! Plenty of other Lanegan gig stories... another time, maybe another thread.
I'm loving the fact that the crowds who came to Lanegan gigs over the years were always really nice and cool people. A real cross section of ages and interests, all intersecting at the bruised and worn voice and words of Lanegan.
Once in a while, I wondered how I'd feel if Lanegan died. How would his words transmute after his death - cos perception of art changes once its creator is gone. I just re-read Devil In A Coma... and I can't help thinking... this guy was still up for living (MLB recording & tour plans) but damn, I think he knew time was likely short.
And I'll always love that he & Shelly went to Ireland. As Donal Logue said on Twitter, Mark loved county Kerry. I wonder, if like Oliver Reed, he'll be buried there. I think that would be poetically perfect.
Much love to you all. When all is done and turned to dust... xx
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Post by Whiskey (FTHG) on Feb 24, 2022 6:17:49 GMT -5
Glad you are well my friend. Wish it wasn't under such sad circumstances. It's heartwarming seeing everyone coming back to the board. So many usernames that were etched my soul. I've been spinning Uncle Anesthesia on repeat. What's been getting you through? Devastating. Mr Gumby are you out there? Hey how are you? Hope you are well.
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Post by 13977 on Feb 24, 2022 7:04:42 GMT -5
Very sad new to say the least. Still kinda processing it.
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Post by kingdomsofrain on Feb 24, 2022 9:10:58 GMT -5
So many old virtual friends returning to the board it's so nice to see. I haven't been around as much over the last seven years or so due to family/work issues but I would lurk and check out the board every few weeks or so to check out what was going on and keep myself in touch. When the dust settles we will have to celebrate the incredible body of work this man put out. Hopefully we can get the bootleg section back up to full steam (I used to upload quite a lot) and start sharing everything we have.
The 'new' 2004 SBD of Mark on Dime is a prime example of a gem that has remained uncirculated until now. It's sad its taken until Mark's death for it to see the light of day but hopefully in time collectors and bootleggers will celebrate Mark's musical brilliance, help keep it alive and release what they have. Who knows what other germs await either official or unofficial.
Recently I was listening to my 2004 Lanegan bootlegs (about 27) and from memory on every single bubblegum era show Shelly sung 'strange religion' on her own and we had to wait many, many years to hear mark sing it live. Imagine my surprise (and picture my tea flying across the room) when listening to the 2004 Columbia club show in Berlin Mark started singing Strange religion! Did I forget? Overlook this track? Who knows but it was a magical moment for this bootleg geek.
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