NME Video: The Verve at Coachella 2008

[keerza]

Numbness was staggering.

[Danthehorse]

This guy is like the Hendrix of textural guitar for me. 

[LukeAGlobal]

I would not say 'Rather Be', 'I see Houses' and 'Valium Skies are shitty ballads whoever decided to put them on the Forth album

[SeventhCrowRecords]

This guy (McCabe) is purely a genius... one of the best guitarist in the world. Amazing !

[playerdepimp]

GET THE VERVE BACK TOGETHER NOW!

[pixargod]

Urban Hymns was one of their best albums.

[jonnybeeston]

McCabe is genius, Ashcroft lost the plot when he got married and pushes all his drivel that results from it instead of seeing sense and letting Nick push the direction thats where it went wrong.

[thechosen2010]

When McCabe said "it's the best record we've made" he wasn't trying to be deceiving, he just didn't realise Ashcroft and Potter would overlook most of the ambient/psychedelic songs from the Forth recording sessions and instead choose shitty ashcroft ballads like "I See Houses", "Rather Be" and "Valium Skies" to appear on thr album. Instead of songs like All Night Long, Blue Pacific Ocean and other songs we haven't heard of. Nick McCabe had to fight tooth and nail to get Columbo on the album.

[pixargod]

@thechosen2010

I liked Rather Be, I thought it had the same psychedelic edge as the other verve songs but that's my opinion.

[thechosen2010]

@pixargod It's not terrible but I don't think the track met its potential on the album. It sounds much better live, imo.

[pixargod]

@thechosen2010

you know nick looks like a nice guy even though he seemed to be a bit moody and distant during live performances and interviews like the one he and ashcroft were involved in in 1992. But you have to admit he is a god when it comes to guitar. In fact most of the verve's songs should be on guitar hero.

[privateer41]

He the sounds of the Verve!

[glasgowdmon]

Shame for McCabe at T in the Park 2008 for the tech problems. SECC was a shit hot gig, Glad i got to see them twice in such a small amount of time.

[TofikToficTofic]

absolutely genius

[tommyaw123]

hard band to follow the raconteurs?!?! Come on nick, you had to be holding back the tears of laughter on that one, THE FUCKING RACOUNTEURS, do me a favour

[vannyfresh]

nick and si jones are collaborating with davide rossi (the violinist who performed with them live in '08) and mig schillace. The band is called the black ships. hopefully they release an album this year because i've been checking their myspace for any new music details and nothing yet but they will soon!! im glad because i love nick, fav guitarist ever, and i love si jones bass playing, also fav bassist ever so im glad they will stick together and create new music together.

[TpaparazziKnight]

@vannyfresh dude, where can i find black ships music?

[TheDerpe]

they were supposed to play in Croatia?? jesus why theys split up :((((

[xvigox]

psychedelic genius

[Blink182DudeRanch]

he is very underrated, but i like how he usually stays out of the spotlight and lets his music do the talking

[ultramegaunknown]

Wonderfully underrated. I especially love his playing on "A Storm in Heaven", which is my favorite album ever.

He plays so unpredictably, yet he stays with the music. He might be my favorite guitarist ever.

[foreverashcroft]

A genius,

[vaganonda1]

the most talented guitarist bar none for many many years, an intelligent outsider, just a shame they could never keep it together, but always the way with the best bands

[coortybhoy]

big shout out to all the bhoys nick big sound

[BittersweetHistory]

Nick McCabe is my guitar hero!

[azalem]

I don't know if Nick alone is the sound of Verve, I think Simon's sound on the bass is also a great Verve signature. The Verve is the sound that this four guys do together, nothing more.

[the10eyedtwolip]

@azalem I agree. I love Simon Tong too.

[lesassassins]

Nick in The Verve is like John Cale in The Velvet Underground, while they are the SOUND of the band they are very underrated by the public and critics at the same time.

[jandean61]

Nick McCabe is insanely talented guitarist.He was "the sound" of Verve

[ChorltonM21]

I never managed to escape the world of quantity surveying unlike Nick - jammy get!!

[matrags]

Top bloke.

[coldoptfc27]

Legend

[admi908]

Ma cosa dice in questa intervista?

[BoDdha88]

lo vorrei sapere pure io...

tenendo conto ke si sono appena riseparati!!

[ascent7]

he is the best is our nick

[thechris104]

Saw this set. It was very good. I was a little surprised.

[politikxy]

grande nick !!!

[LeaperBoing]

This guy is criminally under-rated, he's an absolute magician on the guitar.

He's never gonna be a conventional 'Guitar hero' cos he's not about solos and posturing, what he's doing is, although he has been influenced, all his own now, I thought he was taking the guitar into the 21st century until they broke up, it's so good to hear him again.

He made the Verve, the rest are excellent, he's sublime, they are a truly great band.

[linkjones]

@LeaperBoing You are SO right...The worst part after the break in 98 was that I couldn't find any project that he was involved in. I love the way he plays and his use of feedback and putting a new spin on the songs in their live shows. I have missed him, the Verve reuniting and the result "Forth" was the highlight of 2008. Richard does well on his own and the others but when the four get together they are flawless.

[pixargod]

@LeaperBoing

It's ashame Nick and Richard weren't the best of friends.

[jpxlb]

"Frisco Disco". Funny as hell. Saw them at the Warfield S.F. in April. Great !

[Oldschool205]

Nick is a fantastic musician

[itsgud2bdking]

i love the fact that at 3:40 onward you can hear Smokestack lightning in the backround

[remembermeforevertit]

i do get the feeling with nick that he is too good a guitarist for the treadmill of rock music, he's never gonna be the kind of player that would be happy just playing the same thing over and over and possibly he finds the verve stifles his talent hence the break ups.

[Conero08]

that's interesting because the producer Owen Morris said he'd NEVER play the same thing twice when recording.

[titocold]

best guitarrist ever....that's all...

[avalanchelily]

Nice to hear from Nick for a change.

[RICHARDASHCROFTFAN1]

I was There........I love you Verve...xoxoxox Monique

[Noonday100]

That's the first time I've ever heard him speak, although I saw him once in a pub in Finsbury Park - but was too nervous to say hello. Seems like a decent lad - unlike that knobhead lead singer.

[vannyfresh]

holy shit you saw him!! WOW! man yeah i probably would be shitting myself if i saw him and would not do anything! too bad! hopefully, youll see him there again.

[kevindoo2007]

richard ashcroft isnt a knobhead

[Noonday100]

Well, it's a question of subjectivity and persoanl taste. Old skool rock star posturing, a messianic complex, American singing accent = knobhead in my books.

[kevindoo2007]

Legend,Very underated

[nelly75]

You'll find that Nick is more interested in the works of John Martyn or Steve Reich more than your average rock type thing. A lovely bloke and an absolutely amazing musician.

I wish The Verve had stuck to their early Storm In Heaven type sound.

I kinda hate what they had become.

Still, amazing musician.

[ricey79]

You only have to listen to "Reprise" on the Northern Soul album to realise how good Nick McCabe is. Pete Salisbury on Drums and Simon Jones on bass compliment each others playing fansticly.

[bleuroo]

I've always thought of "Reprise" as Nick's emotional barometer: like he puts whatever's inside his heart -- good or bad -- into it each time he plays it. The version on Northern Soul is so raw that it sounds like wailing and sobbing, but more recent concert versions have a calmer, more settled vibe.

[postalsock]

why do verve fans always sound like such pussys.

[Bulman91]

What the fuck you on about!? The Verve are a hugley sucessful band, and to become that they need fans, in this case, millions. Simon Jones is my uncle in law, he is a brilliant musician, so is Nick, people are just passionate about their music and the way they think, if you dont like that, then go and suck your own cock

Rant over (:

[paulmc1985]

Volcanic. What a purely fantastic musician. Human whale music.

[VerveAreRising]

A real pleasure to hear an interview from a legend like McCabe. The ocean of sound he creates with the guitar is unrivalled, words fail to explain the sheer brilliance of it! When I was lucky enough to see the Verve in December his guitar sounds were echoing throughout my brain for weeks afterwards.

[fromthelandofuruk]

firt time i've heard him speak, and he's suprisingly articulate

[remembermeforevertit]

It's a shame that while Ashcroft was doing his solo thing, Nick didn't also do something solo of his own. maybe something ambient to make people realise how good he actually is.

[theverve85]

legend

[jcabb1]

I love how he can make a guitar sound like a seagull to a raging tidal wave. he had the most myterious stage presence out of his band mates. all these people casually walking behind him...don't they know who he is!!!

[playd76]

legend

[solarizer]

awesome guitarist!!!!

[revcoco]

it's good too se nick interviewed, he actually comes across an all round nice bloke and not a moody bastard as pictures would have you think

[lazoking]

giant!!!

[pembo18]

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigan!

[zzzzzlolzzzzz]

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigan!

Even though he is from st helens

[caramellamellia]

OOWWH Nick.. after Coachella 2008 Americans now really knows who the VERVE's are....!!!! I was there and it was great seeing The band ROCKIN at Coachella, I waited almost 10 years to see you guys, I was so happy I cried!!!!!! can't wait for the new album release, loving the Verve so much!! Hopefully to see u at Glasto!!!! xoxo

[bandyb]

he's been away too long.waiting for this new album is torture.best guitarist ever.

[TehCooljon]

The reason I picked up guitar was solely because of a combination of 4 bands and he is in one of them. Just to know its, Noel Gallagher, Nick McCabe, John Squire and Johnny Marr. Long live the Verve.

[bombshell1990]

HE SPEAKS!!!! THE LEGEND SPEAKS!!!!!

[louisorleans]

He's looking very well, my favourite guitarist, not your typical rock guitarist, he's articulate, modest and passionate. And wears good hats!

[timelessmelody123]

McCabe, Legend and a Gentleman

so down to earth!

[MaLnzanyta]

McCabe rules! (=

The Verve rocks

[CosmosLoyal]

One of the best guitarists ever. Can almost make it speak.

[mellowNdark]

... the best in my opinion. No one even close to his unique sound!

[knabenfleisch]

hmm don't know why but in this video he somehow looks like sam neill... xD

[ronniepooch]

saw them at the Warfield in San Francisco... greatest band ever. can't wait for the new album.

[jorgesgorges]

The reason I play guitar...hands down...dream dream dream

[titocold]

oooooh my goood! Nick??! hehehe

hes talking!!! yeeeeahh!!! :D yeeeeeaah hehehe

great!!!!!!

He's the best guitarrist ever! totally genious!!!

[DdanOR]

He speaks really well.

[citywalls]

Seems like a really nice chap. I can imagine myself having a pint with him quite easily. And when he says their new album is their best, I somehow believe him. It most definitely is a contender for album of 2008 if going by the two song they've premiered live.

[carolfury]

Excellent from Nick. Never really heard him speak before. He looks really well and up for playing once again with The Verve. Wonderful Can't wait for the new album

[mellowNdark]

What technical problems did they have?

[souvy7]

at the san francisco show, his gear wasn't working out in the beginning of the show....but he was great about it and it all worked out. :)

[vannyfresh]

i was there in the front. he wasnt looking happy and he and his guitar tech people were constantly talking. they had to restart some songs because things werent working.

[mpieczonka]

holy crap.. he can speak? I only wish RA would act speak half as modest.

[vervecovers]

That was excellent. I think the only other time I've heard him was from a video way back when they're being interviewed and it goes something like "I'm Richard from Verve....and I'm Nick" and that's all I've ever heard. Look at all those people walking by not realizing how close they are to greatness.

[tonebenderx]

Nick Mccabe ... so unassuming in person ... so epic on stage.

[EtcEtcAndEtc]

I hope to god the new album is good, i'm very exited, but i hate it when bands release something that reflects poorly on their classic work. but he seems confident. heres hoping :)

[JasonHFY]

Greatest guitarist ever!Genius.And yes,He speaks!:b

[verveverveverve]

Nick McCabe speaks?! cool! cool guitarist of my favourite band The Verve!

[sitandwonder]

My lord!! Nick speaks!! Greatest guitarist ever,and a cool hat.

[thepiper2112]

This is freakin awesome! The legend speaks!!!

[SmartPhil]

Nice one Nick, don't think i've ever heard you speak before! The passion is clearly there. Bring on the album.

[smokeyanthony]

It's good to hear him speak on the band's behalf. guitar whiz.

[GOON7ER]

McCabe speaks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEGEND