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Topics: Music, Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher
Brenna Cooper
Topics: Music, Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has said he'd be 'bang up for' an Oasis reunion - but with one surprising condition.
Ever since the band went its separate ways back in 2009 - with Noel making a shock departure after a bust-up with Liam at a French music festival - fans have been dreaming of the day that the two brothers will agree to get back on-stage with one and other.
Now Noel has revealed a surprisingly unorthodox way an Oasis reunion could take place.
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During an interview with Matt Morgan on his podcast, Noel revealed that the one show which had left him thinking about an Oasis reunion.
What was this particular show which had left the musician feeling inspired you ask? A sold out arena? Sweaty rock show? Muddy festival?
Nope, it was ABBA's virtual show ABBA Voyage in London.
Recalling his experience watching a digital performance from the Swedish mega-stars, Noel said: "I went to see that Abba show. Have you been? It's f**king unbelievable."
He added: "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."
And because all roads inevitably lead to discussion of an Oasis reunion, Noel was quickly speculating on how a hologram show could work for the brit-pop band.
"If anybody wants to do an Oasis one, give us a shout. I would be bang up for it," he said.
"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."
Host Matt was quick to question how much a hologram show would be able to replicate the same experience as seeing the group in person, suggesting that fans may find the move 'hollow'.
“Well, y'know, you never get to see the band so how much do you want it?" Noel replied.
We're yet to hear Liam's thoughts on a hologram concert, however - knowing the two brothers - he will almost certainly have some thoughts on the suggestion.
So there you have it Oasis fans, the only way you're going to see your favs back on stage is digitally.
If the idea of watching avatars of the Gallagher brothers doesn't float your boat, there's still chance to catch Liam live as he embarks on 30-year anniversary tour of Definitely Maybe - the band's seminal 1994 album.
At least we still have the 1996 Knebworth performance to revisit.