Noel Gallagher, the 56-year-old songwriter and guitarist, has given the green light for an Oasis comeback, but only through holographic form. He has a take-it-or-leave-it attitude about this matter.
His decision was influenced by the exceptional quality of the Abba Voyage show in London, which employs avatars of the band. This groundbreaking technology recreates Abba's 1970s heyday, performing classics like "SOS," "Voulez-Vous," and "Lay All Your Love On Me."
Noel expressed his astonishment, stating, "I went to see that Abba show. Have you been? It's f***ing unbelievable."
"It was great - an hour and a half gig. It was very, very impressive. I genuinely thought at one point that the people on the stage, which were holograms, were... they looked that real that I thought they were actors, like playing. The way they walk to the stage is so realistic. If you ever get the chance to go, it's well worth it."
Speaking to his friend Matt Morgan for his latest podcast, Noel was then asked about the potential of an Oasis hologram show, possibly recreating their early live performances from 1995.
Noel responded, "I was very impressed by it to be honest but yeah, if anybody wants to do an Oasis one, give us a shout. I would be bang up for it. I'd say 'great', speak to that guy over there and then come up with a figure and then he'll relay it to me and I'll say either yes or no."
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Matt questioned whether fans would embrace the hologram show, expressing concern that it might feel "hollow." However, Noel responded, "Well y'know, you never get to see the band so how much do you want it?"
Fans have eagerly anticipated an Oasis reunion this year, marking the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Definitely Maybe, only to have their hopes dashed.
Liam Gallagher, Noel's brother, will embark on a tour performing songs from the album, accompanied by original Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs.
Last October, after Liam announced his tour, he confirmed to a fan a day later that Noel had been approached about joining the lineup but declined to participate.
Noel parted ways with Oasis in August 2009, citing irreconcilable differences with Liam after a series of disputes. The Gallagher brothers' final live performance together took place in Paris in 2009.
Earlier this year, Liam revealed on The Jonathan Ross Show that he hasn't communicated with his brother Noel in a decade, effectively dousing any hopes of an Oasis reunion. Alongside Stone Roses icon John Squire, the Manchester rocker delved into topics ranging from their chart-topping debut albums to life post their legendary bands, and repeatedly said no reunion would happen.
Established in Manchester in 1991, Oasis boasted eight number one singles, notably "Some Might Say" and "Don't Look Back In Anger." At the pinnacle of their career, they mesmerized 250,000 fans with two iconic performances at Knebworth.
Reflecting on the possibility of a reunion while promoting a new album with his band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in January 2023, Noel shared with the BBC that it would require truly exceptional circumstances before he and his brother perform together again.
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