Noel Gallagher & The 'Masterplan' Conspiracy: An Incredible Secret Hidden In Plain View

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  • @GT380man
    @GT380man2 жыл бұрын

    James, you’re such a good storyteller that it actually doesn’t matter if it’s a correct or not. It’s a bloody good tale. I think you’ve inadvertently birthed a NEW GENRE of entertainment. Is there anyone else doing what you’re doing?

  • @fr3436
    @fr34362 жыл бұрын

    It‘s beautiful that even Liam had no clue what he was singing about. In an interview he suggested that all songs might be about him. He was basically the narrator.

  • @grantwoodward335
    @grantwoodward3352 жыл бұрын

    Noel in Select magazine just before WTSMG came out: “The album title? Well, the thing is, what is the story? We know it. All the songs are connected, by the way. You didn’t know that, did you? The lyrics are all gonna be printed, so people’ll have to work it out for themselves.”

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, do you know which issue?

  • @tombandenburg2458

    @tombandenburg2458

    Жыл бұрын

    Great reference this

  • @tieukhavu8832

    @tieukhavu8832

    3 ай бұрын

    @@JamesHargreavesGuitar Actually James, there’s a third cough too in „Roll with it“ (Ending - Besides Wonderwall & Talk Tonight)

  • @harveysmith100
    @harveysmith100 Жыл бұрын

    Noel has always played down what the words mean. He says they don't actually mean anything. You don't write Morning Glory and Masterplan by accident. They do mean something but who would want to go on national TV and drag up the broken hearted part of your life? This makes perfect sense to me. Noel always says, slightly tongue in cheek that he is a genius. Imagine doing this body of work and know one actually works out what it is all about. You would feel a bit of a genius, wouldn't you?

  • @samstager6456

    @samstager6456

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Writers aren't "required" to disclose the inspiration or basis behind every lyric.. At least for some, it offers a safe way and place to speak your mind. A release and escape for the writer as much as the listener, which allows for an uninhibited environment, thus more brilliance.

  • @stevenkunzer7289

    @stevenkunzer7289

    11 ай бұрын

    I think it is part of Noel’s personality to respond strongly to something one way or another and mask overtly showing interest in the subject. It also probably makes being asked questions more interesting for him.

  • @joepistella
    @joepistella2 жыл бұрын

    James also had a masterplan: all his lyrical explanations of Oasis were leading to this masterpiece of a video. Incredible job.

  • @lauriemorton9269
    @lauriemorton92692 жыл бұрын

    The self doubt you would have felt about your theories must have been huge. Well done for having the balls to share them. A really great video James. I'm looking forward to more!

  • @GuinessOriginal

    @GuinessOriginal

    Жыл бұрын

    No need to have self doubt, he’s right on the money

  • @only_one_chrisfantazzi

    @only_one_chrisfantazzi

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah but the third song is about liam

  • @TCATUK751
    @TCATUK7512 жыл бұрын

    I bet Noel is watching this thinking "Fucking hell, he's figured it out"

  • @nicholaswoolfenden5254

    @nicholaswoolfenden5254

    11 ай бұрын

    Or "This is hilarious .... What a load of bollocks".

  • @abelstretford3097

    @abelstretford3097

    6 ай бұрын

    I think this video is the whole truth

  • @richardcranium2581

    @richardcranium2581

    4 ай бұрын

    @@nicholaswoolfenden5254poor guy never lets up does he ?

  • @matthewdrake9699

    @matthewdrake9699

    3 ай бұрын

    He probably can’t remember

  • @matthewdrake9699

    @matthewdrake9699

    3 ай бұрын

    @@abelstretford3097and nothing but the truth?

  • @deppies
    @deppies2 жыл бұрын

    Conspiracy or not, I'm glad I watched this. Just having in mind how Noel may have been feeling while writing each song makes listening much more special.

  • @bennelson7601
    @bennelson76012 жыл бұрын

    Cast No Shadow also aligns with why Noel dedicated it to Richard Ashcroft too. Noel said that Richard was in a dark place and this is him actually showing everyone he was in as bad a place as Richard without actually telling anyone.

  • @NaysayKen

    @NaysayKen

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s called masterfully speaking. Meaning you tell the truth indirectly using metaphors and/or humour ect

  • @ducoh2093

    @ducoh2093

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seems to me more like hiding it in plain sight, after seeing this theory i think noel wrote it for himself but just wanted to cover it up by saying it was for richard. I mean, noels interviews are so often full of cover ups and lies. He says in the supersonic documentary that he doesnt even remember the name of the girl in san fransisco. But clearly, you cannot forget her name if you dedicate so many songs to her

  • @NaysayKen

    @NaysayKen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ducoh2093 that’s probably true mate as he’s not the type to be openly soppy about a girl or his feelings about one so deflects the attention on to someone else and I’m sure Richard himself probably knows that too.

  • @ducoh2093

    @ducoh2093

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NaysayKen Indeed, and that wont be the first time he lies about who he wrote a song for, just like with wonderwall with meg. I also saw an interview where noel said he wrote wonderwall on the train in 30 minutes. Whether or not james theory is true, it is a 100 percent certain Noel does not like to tell what his lyrics are truly about.

  • @gymjampooky

    @gymjampooky

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't it about Ashcroft having his soul taken ?

  • @benl326
    @benl3262 жыл бұрын

    No wonder the album still resonates today- this shit is about the depths of the human condition! Honestly James this is unreal. I can’t imagine the amount of time and effort it took to create this. It was an absolute pleasure to watch and I’m thankful that you made it. Gives me so much respect for Noel and his songwriting, vision and creativity. More than he will ever let on, and more than most people will ever appreciate. Keep it up James, you have the best Oasis content anywhere ✊

  • @malexarlow

    @malexarlow

    2 жыл бұрын

    What an extraordinary document and research project. Wow!

  • @AbirTarafdar

    @AbirTarafdar

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely astounding ✊🏽 what a find !

  • @theFORCEismyallie
    @theFORCEismyallie Жыл бұрын

    I've listened to that album over a dozen times and it never occurred to me that it was an actual story of Gallagher's life for one year. I'm going to listen to it again. This documentary made me appreciate the album more. Thanks for your work.

  • @rdorman71
    @rdorman712 жыл бұрын

    James, this is one of the most meticulously produced and most passionately presented Rock docs I have ever seen. Hugely enjoyable and massively insightful. Deserving of the largest possible audience, it is an analytical triumph. As a 52 yr old singer-songwriter and Oasis fan I take my hat off to you. Seriously well done mate 👏

  • @hellooohowareudoing
    @hellooohowareudoing2 жыл бұрын

    You're a genius for putting all of this together, and Noel is a genius for creating it!

  • @hellooohowareudoing

    @hellooohowareudoing

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ari55a Yes...

  • @Kate31415
    @Kate31415 Жыл бұрын

    This is, quite frankly, a masterpiece of a video. Not just because of the 'Morning Glory Rock Opera Confirmed' stuff. But because Oasis don't normally lend themselves to the kind of analysis that's done for example in Revolution In The Head by Ian MacDonald regarding The Beatles, or any manner of more visceral Nick Kent work on other bands. For precisely the reason that Noel and Liam are soundbite factories and otherwise quite guarded. It's not hard to imagine that being too open about emotions wouldn't have been looked on too well by Noel and Liam's Dad back in the day, so they just brush anything too in-depth off by default in their adult life. Noel found a safe-feeling way to express himself nonetheless, Liam escaped into fantasy and plays a character which should probably be called Johnny Rotlennon. Ironically, now that social sensibilities have changed, and music has changed, it's likely true that being less faux macho and more emotionally honest would probably find their music a new younger audience to add to their current one, individually or should they ever return together. But Noel kind of got into a zone where making the lyrics seem like they were about just kind of whatever nebulous thing he'd seen or read somewhere, as opposed to about himself and his social interactions, made him feel comfortable while still paying for swimming pools. So I'm not sure that it will change now.

  • @liamswilkes
    @liamswilkes2 жыл бұрын

    James, Get a patrion in your description lad! Many of us appreciate this content more than you know. I know you don't do this for the money but I'm sure it would help you out with cameras and mic's etc. As a musician myself these videos inspire me greatly. Big Love. Keep up the great work!

  • @david81buckley
    @david81buckley2 жыл бұрын

    That is absolutely incredible. It makes perfect sense and actually contains so many aspects that line up so well that it would be far-fetched to believe they were all coincidences. Another point which this reveals is that this album was actually so powerful to people that they were feeling a depth of meaning without knowing what it was. Remarkable. Brilliant work James.

  • @zarni000

    @zarni000

    Жыл бұрын

    it was the music. as noel would say. not many delved into the lyrics really.

  • @GT380man

    @GT380man

    11 ай бұрын

    @@zarni000I think it’s both. The music grabbed me, but snatches of lyrics held meaning for me, long before I looked them all up. I’ve always done that. Bowie’s earliest 4-5 albums especially, so the 1970s. Pretty much impossible to obtain lyrics if they weren’t on the sleeve. Many of those songs, like Oasis 20 years later, had specific meaning for me, imprinted on poorly heard lyrics. Given Noel’s songs are all classical themes (ie boy meets girl, boy & girl fall in love, they fight, they separate & there’s relief and regret), and almost every young person has had at least one such experience, they will catch onto something in the audiences hearts even if it’s below full, conscious recognition. Even now, and I’m in my 60s, those songs tug at my heartstrings. It is mostly the music. I mean, if ever I’m feeling down or even intimidated by something I’ve got to face up to, I seriously go & play Columbia several times so loudly that my ears are ringing for ages afterwards, and it goes smoothly. If I had to walk out to get eaten by the lions, or a Centurion was going to off me, a few spins of Columbia and I’d march out. Eff them. I’m doing it my way. Ps: I bloody hope that choice never arises, but it really might, for reasons that are too dull and complicated to explain. Peace, brother. You’re probably right, for most people!

  • @zarni000

    @zarni000

    11 ай бұрын

    @@GT380man u hope the choice never arises you gotta go out get eaten by lions? I think you're safe there...lol

  • @pierregericke8035
    @pierregericke80352 жыл бұрын

    I hate myself for having watched this whole video but it‘s just pure brilliance by Noel and honestly just the autobiographical part makes this musically amazing album a whole level better. Not too sure about the beatles part but possible, at least as a big influence etc. And to you: I miss people genuinely liking their work, I mean you should be a historian or something. You like something so you do research, not any simple assumptions but real research well done great video!

  • @pierregericke8035

    @pierregericke8035

    2 жыл бұрын

    And how on earth id Noel not ever use this for promotion, at least in latter years

  • @mralex2492

    @mralex2492

    2 жыл бұрын

    " I hate myself for having watched this whole video" what do you mean by that?

  • @pierregericke8035

    @pierregericke8035

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mralex2492 it`s just an ironic comment about the length of the video and me being enough of a nerd to watch it, not that that`s a bad thing

  • @ethan-qz7gf

    @ethan-qz7gf

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@pierregericke8035 this video was amazing but i felt what pierre said because i dont like knowing about all the lyrics of songs ive listened to for years of not knowing what they meant but it was so good i kept watching so its my fault haha

  • @DANNYsosick

    @DANNYsosick

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mralex2492 Because they are shite now.

  • @GarethE94
    @GarethE942 жыл бұрын

    Guaranteed to see an Oasis documentary on tv in the future featuring James Hargreaves ‘Oasis Biographer and musician’. Top content as always mate

  • @bohemianvillage676
    @bohemianvillage676 Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't call it a conspiracy theory, but more like an interpretation - and a damn good one, too! Congrats to that! It makes sense that Noel wrote many songs about someone who, at least at that time, was probably the love of his life, and even referred to that in lyrics that weren't directly about her. Haven't we all been there at some point, at least the songwriters among us? With regard to the Beatles homages, Noel probably might also have come up with the idea of making a concept album like "Sgt. Pepper's..." (or its original idea about the Beatles' Liverpool childhood). I wouldn't go as far as widening this concept to Oasis' whole career, because interpretations like that inevitably lead to the tiresome "Will the reunion happen?" question, but I'll have a think about that after taking a look at Part 2. And is anyone else also interested in Meg Matthews statement about "If the Supernova Heights mansion could speak..."?

  • @GT380man

    @GT380man

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, didn’t know about that! That’s a helluva clue. Mind you, there might have been other “interesting” events witnessed by the walls of Supernova Heights. That’s what they really called the house? It’s a good one. Better than “Dunroamin”. Couldn’t bear a house with that name.

  • @bartonknight2677

    @bartonknight2677

    9 ай бұрын

    You just said "with regard to" and that means you are a "smartie". So many ... grammar- deficient people in this world. Nice to see an educated person. 🤠

  • @wtclifford
    @wtclifford2 жыл бұрын

    I think we need to crowd-fund a DVD commentary track from Noel for this video! I would love to hear Noel’s extended reactions to all these theories. My guess is he would say they were all complete nonsense, but still accept them as possibly true, accepting that he is such a genius he may have subconsciously done it all, just as James describes. This was a lot of fun to listen to, James! Thanks!

  • @deathmachine808

    @deathmachine808

    Жыл бұрын

    a few details may be incorrect, but I think what is presented here makes a lot of sense.

  • @antwan.

    @antwan.

    Жыл бұрын

    imagine if Noel did and confirmed it all as true. Hargreaves would literally explode with pride

  • @patrickprice3666
    @patrickprice36662 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't intending on watching this from start to finish but found it so compelling I couldn't stop myself! I must also admit that at the start I was thinking that you're probably looking for something that isn't there, but as the video went on I found myself going along with it and by the end I had found myself converted to your conspiracy theory 😂 it would be absolutely awesome if one day you could interview Melissa and ask her all the questions you've raised in your videos. But maybe it's better to have the mystery instead. Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻

  • @dannymagic333

    @dannymagic333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😂 I saw an hour and half and thought yeah good one.... Yet it could have been two and a half hours and it would still have been brilliant 👍👍

  • @Jellymanuk
    @Jellymanuk2 жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant video. Seriously, I've watched most of your content, but this was fantastic. Kudos to you for putting in all that effort.

  • @andyhigginsguitar9670
    @andyhigginsguitar96702 жыл бұрын

    This is easily my favourite video on KZread! Absolute genius! Keep up the amazing work James!

  • @baxstaber1
    @baxstaber12 жыл бұрын

    This is some seriously entertaining content. The amount of work you put into this is unreal... fair play, please keep them coming.

  • @rikkioke2592
    @rikkioke25922 жыл бұрын

    That was a truly epic adventure down the rabbit hole. I really enjoyed it as much as I love this channel. Well done. Thank you Rikkioke ☮️ 💕

  • @Eatsome5
    @Eatsome52 жыл бұрын

    Hi James, new to the channel. This is the first video of yours I've watched, it's just simply incredible, thank you so much!

  • @rogenjosh
    @rogenjosh2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video James and putting together the playlist was also a great touch

  • @craigmcghie6271
    @craigmcghie62712 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video once again James. This is my favourite album of all time and this is such an interesting concept. I have written down the timeline as it is in the video and I have made a playlist set out the way it is here too and I'm going to listen to it when I've finished watching the video. The research you have done is incredible and thanks for putting this video together. Is there any chance you will make the acoustic snippets in the video available to download? They would be brilliant to listen to while driving.

  • @fazzy3038
    @fazzy30382 жыл бұрын

    Wow James what a video, you have turned my perception of morning glory completely upside down! The Masterplan arc blew my mind, I’m going to sequence the songs, merge them into a playlist. Someone needs to get in touch with Melissa! Big well done again James

  • @concert.traveler
    @concert.traveler2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for putting this together! I love hearing your insight on this and now it's never going to be the same when I listen to these songs and this album again 😂. Keep the amazing content coming, I absolutely love your channel!! ❤️

  • @BBQLIFE
    @BBQLIFE2 жыл бұрын

    James this is just fantastic, I've been listening to your stuff for a long time but the but this it another level. The acoustic playing is amazing you should consider putting the tracks out acoustically it would make great Sunday morning listening.

  • @neonatalpenguin
    @neonatalpenguin2 жыл бұрын

    My parents are from Manchester, and are about 10 years older than Noel Gallagher. According to them, "not behind the door" is slang for being forthright and not being shy. So if you strolled up to someone and asked them out on a date or whatever, they might say "Oh, you're not behind the door, are you?" I don't think this contradicts your interpretation of the song, as it could be a reference to Melissa Lim being forthright with Noel.

  • @moringe8343

    @moringe8343

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sort of if you are " a bit behind the door " means you sort of don't get it or arnt in the know.

  • @spiritualarchitect4276

    @spiritualarchitect4276

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, we have a detective on the case. Good insight on that one there. Always wondered about that lyric.

  • @Sleepy_I
    @Sleepy_I2 жыл бұрын

    James, this was wildly entertaining! Thanks for putting in all the time and effort and thought. If you haven't already, you've got to try to get Melissa on your channel! If even part of what you think is true she's had an incredible influence on one of the biggest British albums of all time. It would be beyond fascinating to hear her thoughts and opinions. It's mad to think that you're the person that just one of Wonderwall or Don't look back in anger is about, let alone both, let alone the whole album, let alone the whole album and some of the greatest b-sides of all time too! I'm not 100% convinced you've hit the nail directly on the head with everything but there's plenty of food for thought there and it was a lot of fun delving into it. Thank you again for putting in all that time, effort and thought. Great work!

  • @Brad_Evans92
    @Brad_Evans922 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant video this , so insightful and very well put together , really enjoying it , thanks 👍🏻

  • @thesearchforproof518
    @thesearchforproof5182 жыл бұрын

    Great video James - it’s amazing the work you’ve put in to figure out all this. Something you didn’t mention is how at the end of The Masterplan you can faintly hear Liam jokingly singing ‘Octopus’s Garden’, from Abbey Road, which once again perfectly matches up even further to the whole theory since you used The End for that single which comes from the very same album.

  • @superboris1583
    @superboris15832 жыл бұрын

    With the theme of three, I noticed it appears in a few songs: Cast No Shadow repeats ‘As they took his soul they stole his pride’ three times in each chorus, Morning Glory repeats ‘Need a little time to wake up’ three times each pre-chorus, Champagne Supernova’s first three lines are all questions. Could be a rabbit hole, but is interesting to think about

  • @nikkicharnock7329
    @nikkicharnock73292 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos. Such a great voice for it and so much detail that everyone can understand. Even ordered myself an oasis book tony mcarrolls after your talks. Can’t wait to read now 😆😆

  • @ivanpedley8256
    @ivanpedley8256 Жыл бұрын

    Superb James, (as always), so informative with stuff I never realised, or knew,,, This has me fascinated, and it all makes sense to me now,,,and I totally agree with what you think. now on to part 2!!!

  • @_Vale_x
    @_Vale_x2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I completely buy part 1 and 2 of your theory. If not counciously, then in a subconscious level. Songs have to come out from somewhere, even if the author says lyrics are just nonsense. It cannot be just that. Great storytelling! Keep doing more of this!

  • @attusiii
    @attusiii Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite KZread videos ever...

  • @lizardlordlordoflizards5096
    @lizardlordlordoflizards50962 жыл бұрын

    Well, that blew my brains, James!:) You are obviously a true fan of the band. Actually, as I listened to your amazing analysis, it made me think back to what an impact that second album had. It affected a lot of people so deeply. Everything about it brings back memories of that time which was a pleasure to live through. Please keep your vids coming, they are seriously entertaining for fans like me and millions of others I'm sure.

  • @hendrimike08
    @hendrimike082 жыл бұрын

    this was such a joy to watch. i'm such a huge fan and you had me glued to the screen. makes sense to me and i'm excited for the comeback someday! cheers!

  • @user-xs1fj2bk6y
    @user-xs1fj2bk6y2 жыл бұрын

    Masterplan Spotify Playlist (in order) open.spotify.com/playlist/4hZBsCNz7aizfD8v12JWYJ?si=dS8AsC_SRWKDy63DmHk9fw

  • @aaronshortmusic
    @aaronshortmusic2 жыл бұрын

    I grew up with Oasis and this is some of the best content I have ever seen. It also explains why those early songs were so powerful and strong because they were relatable and about real life. Great job!

  • @grapesofsound
    @grapesofsound Жыл бұрын

    This was phenomenal. It gave even more meaning to an album that i already love dearly. Thx James you outdid yourself here!

  • @karlofandango6108
    @karlofandango6108 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats, this youtube video is the best ive seen in years. More please xxxx

  • @ToeKnee113
    @ToeKnee1132 жыл бұрын

    Amazing level of analysis and attention to detail, it's given me a new level of appreciation for those songs. Your accompanying spotify playlist has been on repeat all day. I'd love to hear Noels reaction to your theories. Liam would probably say "It's a load of bollocks, r kid aint that clever"

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tony Thanks so much for your support! Yeah I'd love to know what other people in the Oasis camp reckon to my theory! Maybe I'll find out one day James

  • @HeathenChemist

    @HeathenChemist

    9 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@JamesHargreavesGuitar ​​⁠ fantastic video, it all seems extremely plausible and made me respect this album even more! I wonder now if the album cover is some kind of hidden analogy for the crossroads between Noel and the rest of the band at the time… showing 1 making his decision and walking towards Morris (representing the band, and holding the album’s master in the distance) and another deciding to walk away and turn their back on the band 🤔

  • @OswaldoCastil
    @OswaldoCastil2 жыл бұрын

    Man, this documentary is absolutely brilliant! Your work makes me want to take my guitar out of its case and do something with it. That beer at the end is very well deserved.

  • @storchebe
    @storchebe2 жыл бұрын

    This is so mindblowing mate! I don‘t even have words to describe how good that Video is! Thanks a lot, unbelievable!

  • @realneal000
    @realneal000 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite album of all time. Absolutely love this review of the album - I think it’s hard to find any other explanations. Well done mate! Great vid

  • @Greatquotesmatter
    @Greatquotesmatter2 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant mate. Thoroughly enjoyable and even if it's close to being correct it makes you realize what a sheer act of brilliance the album is even more. I'm gonna make it into a playlist with the bsides as you've suggested for sure. :)

  • @spacemonkey200
    @spacemonkey2002 жыл бұрын

    Well done James for putting this all together. I think your bang on! I had noticed some of the "nods" to the beatles song names. But as a Graphic Artist I have been also drawn to the album covers. There is also something very "dark" about Oasis. I think "The masterplan" is much bigger than the band. Loved the video. ❤️

  • @fshoaps
    @fshoaps2 жыл бұрын

    I very much am enjoying you're acoustic playing of the songs as you're going through them.

  • @garyjohnstonemusic
    @garyjohnstonemusic10 ай бұрын

    How many hours of quality content can you possibly put out? Everytime i think I've seen them all i find another jem. Thanks again James! 👍

  • @drummerhere
    @drummerhere Жыл бұрын

    Please never stop posting videos!!! You’re an excellent fan and analytical.

  • @stephentaylor5500
    @stephentaylor55002 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this documentary. Your best so far. Well done.

  • @Drummer8282
    @Drummer8282 Жыл бұрын

    For Noel to admit any of this is true, he’d be confessing to his current wife just how much he loved an ex-girlfriend - at least 24 songs worth. Plus, Noel has his walls up around him except those moments recording a song he had written. So.. It won’t ever happen. He’ll say the songs mean nothing.

  • @jasonw6688
    @jasonw66889 ай бұрын

    This was a fantastic post!! I watched it yesterday, and my mind was 🤯 After watching this, I made a Spotify playlist mixing in the B-sides w the album tracks and now I see you did the exact same thing. LOL It never occurred to me that WTSMG could very well be a concept album. And with the B-sides included to fill in the gaps... well, that's just genius! I loved your "conspiracy theory" as you put it; it gave a new perspective to these songs and breathed new life into em. Since Noel was and still is notorious for never explaining his songs, it's not out of the realm of possibility that this is what he intended.

  • @ReelFilm2016
    @ReelFilm20162 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video James. Thoroughly entertaining. Well done.

  • @darraghmaguire8556
    @darraghmaguire85562 жыл бұрын

    This is literally genius, didn't think it was possible to love this album more than I already do but I look at it completely differently now! You should try get in touch with her for an interview and get her thoughts, unreal video man keep up the good work can't wait for the next vid

  • @timgregory82

    @timgregory82

    2 жыл бұрын

    0 0 00p

  • @doctornov7
    @doctornov72 жыл бұрын

    This actually a genius analysis and I can only say thank you for your diligence and perfect narrative construction and presentation. You've revealed a deeper meaning that I think we all felt when we heard Oasis, but now we will access even more fully. Thank you James.

  • @davebuckoke3752
    @davebuckoke37522 жыл бұрын

    Great video James, I've always wondered about the connection between the songs on WTSMG and Masterplan, it's clear even in the lyrics theres more going on than meets the eye

  • @kokithor
    @kokithor11 ай бұрын

    I was tanking notes to build the playlist and then saw the Spotify link, lol God bless you for that Such an interesting video, and even if the conspiracy turn to be a coincidence, is such an interesting story that have narrative value on its own. Cheers man, I enjoyed it a lot

  • @bailey.mckinlay
    @bailey.mckinlay2 жыл бұрын

    you’ve absolutely outdone yourself on this one, amazing job

  • @matthewpenn164
    @matthewpenn1642 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had to watch this twice as I am so blown away by how much effort you’ve put into this James, which has left me with no doubt that your conspiracy theory has real plausibility. It makes one of the best albums (and I love the double album, with the b sides concept) even more genius and spine tingling! Thank you so much.

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome mate :)

  • @keithneil4464

    @keithneil4464

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesHargreavesGuitar Oasis are a manufactured band. You're describing Noel to be this genius, when he's not and he didn't write the Oasis songs, just like Beatles didn't write their own songs. Just performers and I question their biography. There's a reason Noel doesn't remember writing some songs when asked, that's because he never wrote them! Just one example, how is it possible, when Noel returned to Rockfield studios on the 25th anniversary of Morning Glory, he is shown for the first time the Studio where Bohemian Rhapsody was made, which is less than 30 second walk from the Studio which Oasis allegedly recorded Morning Glory. He said during the 1 week they recorded Morning Glory he didn't know the Studio was there !! For a whole week, nobody mentioned that the Studio Queen used to record Bohemian Rhapsody is a few steps away? What utter bulshit! And we're supposed to believe this? Also, if Noel is this genius you make him out to be, why hasn't his solo work been as good as his Oasis work? Did he lose his writing ability overnight?

  • @keithneil4464

    @keithneil4464

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JamesHargreavesGuitar it is impossible to record an album in 1 month (Morning Glory). Go speak to Music Producers and they'll tell you the same.

  • @itsMrNoble

    @itsMrNoble

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@keithneil4464 of course it isn’t impossible to record a record in a month. What do you mean?

  • @keithneil4464

    @keithneil4464

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@itsMrNoble the official story is the album recorded, and produced in one month. Fairy tale stuff.

  • @JCridford
    @JCridford Жыл бұрын

    Watching this for the umpteenth time this afternoon, James. Love your work. I work at a university and we held our open day today - was chatting to a couple of young lads about Oasis and your channel came up in conversation. "Oh yeah, the guy's doing the things we all want to do, and finds the things we all want to know". Cheers.

  • @porakanasa2006
    @porakanasa2006 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for not only this video but for all the others as well. I have a day off, alone at home, its kind of a national holiday and everyone is somewhere with someone, family, friends, spouses or whatever, and I stayed cause I have a work tomorrow again. But by the noon I got bored, Im 37 already, I used to went on this day in the pub and having fun. Few days ago your video somehow showed up at my feed and I subscribed to you. I decided to get up from the bed, make my self a coffee, its a hot August day, and play some music. Was thinking about Oasis among other things and thought I might play their music, but then one your videos came to feed again and from then on it its just play on the next one. Thanks for making my day, although its still noon and I have more videos to go through. Cheers James.

  • @colindickson697
    @colindickson6972 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work James and I reckon every one of us who watched this listened to WTSMG in a total different way right after! On the Cast No Shadow theory I remember Noel saying in an interview that the meaning of someone not casting a shadow was they wished to be invisible.

  • @mumbles215

    @mumbles215

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s some Dylan metaphor type shite

  • @jonnyrough2175
    @jonnyrough21752 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. As the years go as an oasis fan you lose this sense that it was 100% pure talent and self belief and really appreciate the colossal amount of work and effort they all put in. They were amazing.

  • @drtonyhaworth6287
    @drtonyhaworth62872 жыл бұрын

    That’s the Best video you have ever done it’s superb , thank you for taking the time to do this mega size Work of art……Thank you

  • @stewartanderson4949
    @stewartanderson49492 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant bud , cheers for the time you put into this

  • @kenny75photography2
    @kenny75photography22 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always, James. Your research is incredible. Noel needs to see this video, so he can confirm all this although I'm sure he wouldn't lol. Great stuff anyway, look forward to your next one.

  • @Paul_Abbott_Landsraad_Project
    @Paul_Abbott_Landsraad_Project2 жыл бұрын

    You may well of surpassed yourself and countless others with this one James. Mind has been blown away by this and as another commented earlier, if Noel was aware of this, the advertising and interviews connecting these stories would be epic. I do wonder if Morris, Cannon and Noel really had this in mind, if so they really should release that "Secret" album of B-Sides would make a fortune or perhaps this is for the next "act". Stunning work James

  • @craigprentice1
    @craigprentice12 жыл бұрын

    Great video mate, I really enjoyed it. I thought with all your 3s at the end, you were gonna slip into the album being reference to the Masons and how Noel is linked to them in some way

  • @davidwood9966
    @davidwood9966 Жыл бұрын

    Your coverage of the Amsterdam and LA shows was awesome. I'll watch the rest in the morning.

  • @wonderpope
    @wonderpope2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this amazingly put together! It doesn't matter if it's only a theory or not. A lot of things line up with, and to me it would explain why the music of that era meant so much and felt so special. There was a story to it all and it wasn't just lyrics without meaning, like Noel likes to pretend sometime. That he's such an introvert, and defensive about showing his feelings, reinforces that he would look for such a way as an outlet. Thank you for this video!

  • @wazreacts
    @wazreacts2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for all you do James. This is *your* masterpiece. My intuition told me years ago there had to be links sort of like these, but couldn't quite piece it together as I'm pretty shit at lyrical analysis and deeper meanings. I reckon you're somewhere between 60 to 90pc accurate with most of this, and I don't think anyone could get closer if they tried. However, Noel would no doubt denounce you in a one line quip, no matter your accuracy. Haha

  • @varios5504
    @varios5504 Жыл бұрын

    DAURA! Congrats! Stunning work, I really enjoyed!

  • @travisjohnson622
    @travisjohnson6222 ай бұрын

    I love your total breakdown of this album. its been a long time since i listened to it through and through. I think its about time again that I did. Your take on it is brilliant man. Ive got a newfound respect for this album now that I've heard your interpretation of it. Thanks man! I think I'll go through an oasis binge here soon!

  • @Randallhombre06
    @Randallhombre062 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing. I think you are dead on with this. It is the most important album of my life, and this is great educated insight on it . Great work James!

  • @tbonespop
    @tbonespop2 жыл бұрын

    This was just brilliant! I’m not sure if it’s the truth but I do know it was brilliant argument. Really love your work James. From one fan to another…keep it going! Paul Krason, Colorado

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your support Paul, I really appreciate it :) Yeah it's just a theory, all of it! A bit of fun - but hey, it also might be true! It was a ton of fun to make it. Took a month (which is a huge amount of time for me) but was a great rabbithole to vanish down... for a little while!

  • @cansueceklc5020
    @cansueceklc50202 жыл бұрын

    I am seriously shook that I need a lot of time to process this like weeks. Why does this sound so crazy and so logical at the same time? I mean right now I'd literally die to find out if this is true or not. Btw I admire your work so much. You rock and I'm sure that this channel will get the credit it deserves soon. It almost felt like you were there when they were getting high. 😅

  • @christophercarlone9945

    @christophercarlone9945

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not that farfetched considering a working class musician was aiming for the stars and found inspiration in the suffering that he endured banking his future on the actions of those around him. Noel made the best of the situations that arose and gave it his all as everyone involved did. I always had a feeling this was the general theme of the music and I'm glad to see other Oasis fans dig for evidence too. Glad it blew your mind as it stimulated mine!

  • @Kelly14UK
    @Kelly14UK2 жыл бұрын

    Been watching your vids the past month. Was 28 in '96. You're a good uploader.

  • @smokeydopey8175
    @smokeydopey8175 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work, love this longer format. Great job

  • @michaeltownsend429
    @michaeltownsend4292 жыл бұрын

    I have to say mate, that was absolutely superb. I was along for that journey one release at a time, from the start, across the waves over here in Australia. I was a stickler for having every UK release at a minimum, vinyl and CD, so yeah, any bastardised local releases with fudged tracklistings were adjuncts to how ‘the artist intended it’ in my book. There were clear insights into that ‘lost weekend’ but oh my, haven’t you just stitched together a triplet of narratives that reinforce and strengthen each other. And yeah, you might have if all wrong, but even if you are wrong compared to NG’s intent, it doesn’t matter a jot - you have added wonderful texture to an album that, whilst superb, felt (to me) like there was texture and context to be found, but it was elusive. Thank feck you brought ‘Step Out’ into it. I was hanging, thinking ‘oh no, oh no, oh no, he’s not going to forget that promo release track and bollocks this up is he?’ Oh ye of little faith Michael, because you had it covered. You’ve breathed new life into this album and all of its phenomenal b-sides for me mate. Cheers! Top bombing!

  • @LIVERNIL723
    @LIVERNIL7232 жыл бұрын

    One of the most insightful and fascinating videos I've seen from this particular series. WTSMG Album compiled in the way the songs were compiled all falls into place when deconstructed and explained. This was the way Noel channeled through and out into the open what he felt. I do feel though Liam deserves so much credit for his commitment to singing these songs.

  • @Martin_069
    @Martin_069Ай бұрын

    This is brilliant Hames,honestly,one of the best rock music documentaries I've ever seen mate,so fkin interesting

  • @paulmcdonagh761
    @paulmcdonagh7612 жыл бұрын

    James. This is fascinating. I’ve got a lot of time for this. Someone should turn this into a filem

  • @CaJoAuGy
    @CaJoAuGy2 жыл бұрын

    I put together a Spotify playlist (which you should do too) and am now going to listen to it and cry my heart out (pun). I have to say that this story / interpretation might make this album 10x better. It really makes it a masterpiece (not that it already wasn’t). Thanks James!

  • @user-xs1fj2bk6y

    @user-xs1fj2bk6y

    2 жыл бұрын

    What’s the link to your playlist?

  • @81Albertine

    @81Albertine

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how can I find your playlist?

  • @alabaster253

    @alabaster253

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes please share your playlist if you can ❤️

  • @isaacrodman4199
    @isaacrodman41992 жыл бұрын

    I have to say, I barely comment on videos in general but wow. The level of research in this video is incredible. I've been listening to Oasis since I was a teenager and I always just believed Noel when he said that his songs were just whatever lyrically. This video has changed my entire perspective on one of my favorite albums.

  • @espenbaklid3178
    @espenbaklid31784 ай бұрын

    I always admire your deep research and explaining with concretes like quotes from different books etc, well done yet again, James! I see good arguments for Morning Glory/The Masterplan albums actually being two sets of the same story of songs, but I find the Beatles parallell to be a bit of a stretch. We all know how much the Gallaghers love the Beatles, but I imagine trying to keep up with this suggested Beatles album pattern would make the song writing process unnecessarily difficult. But again, great research and great thoughts as usual, James!

  • @enid830
    @enid8305 ай бұрын

    That was so much fun to watch! Thank you and amazingly done!

  • @jessica.2673
    @jessica.26732 жыл бұрын

    noel's discography is fascinating and I think there's so much more to explore in his lyrics in his solo career also, love your videos 🤎

  • @samstream6864
    @samstream68642 жыл бұрын

    My life is now divided by pre watching this essay and post watching this essay. Thank you.

  • @thycircle79
    @thycircle792 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, brilliant study this mate,be proud my friend. Enjoyed every second. Exceptional. Grace and peace.

  • @Blocksetter
    @Blocksetter2 жыл бұрын

    Hells Bells James I saw the video length and did wonder, but it's so watchable, plenty to think about. Great reasoning with the content. We know many famous songwriters stay tight lipped and say its there for the listener, its made me look again at Oasis lyrics differently now than I did in the 90s. Superb channel as always, thanks for the effort you put into making this content

  • @heathersandhops
    @heathersandhops2 жыл бұрын

    Can I add something? “Paul’s sun” and “John’s star”…. “Here Comes the Sun” is perhaps George Harrison’s best known Beatles’ tune. And “Star” could be referring to Ringo. So then you’d have all four Beatles mentioned in that riddle.

  • @TommyBarrs
    @TommyBarrs2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant watch mate, Don't know how long this took you but it must of took a while to plan out. It's definitely a masterplan shows you his brilliance when you start looking into stuff like this. I bet you've already started on another conspiracy on the next three albums after Be Here Now. ha ha. New sub. keep up the good work.

  • @andrewhoward3817
    @andrewhoward3817 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Unbelievable how much you came up with. I knew there must be a lot to Noel’s lyrics but they sound so vague. That’s probably why it’s taken so long for someone to unearth it all. I appreciate your code breaking so much. Can’t wait to listen to my new triple album playlist from your revelations ☺️

  • @knitterlisa693
    @knitterlisa6932 жыл бұрын

    What a cool video. I was mesmerized. Thank you for making this!!