#i love serge pizzorno

[mioiom]

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[my-chaos-radio]

Release: March 17, 2017

Lyrics:

You know it's the place I need But you got me walking circles like a dog on a lead The doctors say I'm crazy, that I'm eight miles thick I'm like the taste of Macaroni on a seafood stick You got me switched on baby, like electric Eel And I'm tight with Axel Foley, that's just how I feel Like a grapefruit and a magic trick The prodigal son I'm walking I'm walking I'm walking I walk so quick

And it just don't mean a thing We've been waiting far too long We'll play it out again This is just my serenade

You're in love with a Psycho You're in love with a Psycho And there's nothing you can do about it I got you running all around it

You're in love with a Psycho You're in love with a Psycho And there's nothing you can do about it You're never gonna be without it

Jibber-jabber at the bargain booze Reciting Charles Bukowski, I got nothing to lose And I wait for you to follow me, to share my chips But you're walking You're walking You walk You walk so quick

Nobody's gonna take you there I stick around for the thousand yard stare I go to sleep in a duffle bag I'm never up, never down, down, down, down

You're in love with a Psycho You're in love with a Psycho And there's just nothing you can do about it I got you running all around it

You're in love with a Psycho You're in love with a Psycho And there's nothing you can do about it You never gonna be without it

Maybe this will be the fine solution Maybe this way, we'll find a solution But we're far too lost, we gotta find love

You're in love with a Psycho You're in love with a Psycho And there's nothing you can do about it I got you running all around it

You're in love with a Psycho Tu amor es muy loco And there's nothing you can do about You're never gonna be without it

Songwriter: Sergio Pizzorno

SongFacts:

This is a song by English alternative rock band Kasabian. It was released on 17 March 2017 as the first single from their sixth studio album, 'For Crying Out Loud' (2017). It peaked at No. 62 on the UK Singles Chart in 2017, the first time a lead single from a Kasabian album failed to reach the top 40 in the country. It was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for chart sales exceeding 600,000 units in the UK in August 2022. It also won "Best Song of 2017" at the Q Awards.

The music video was heavily criticised in the UK media by mental health advocates and charities for reinforcing stereotypes around mental illness, and were branded by the director of the Time to Change mental health charity as "unhelpful, damaging, and disappointing".

The song received its first radio airplay on 17 March 2017, having leaked the day before. The song was also released on 17 March 2017 as a digital download, CD single, and 10" vinyl and made available on most streaming services. The single reached number 62 in the UK Singles Chart spending 5 weeks on the top 100 and reached number 24 on the Scottish Singles Chart.

Kasabian guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno explained to The Independent, "The story of that song is a man or a woman who has visions of being the prodigal son, thinking he's friends with Axel Foley… having an argument outside an off-licence and reciting Bukowski to win back the person they love.

The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics upon release. Will Hankey from The Edge gave the song 3/5 stars, stating that the track "starts very well, opening with a Krautrock-like surge forward that soon anchors into Kasabian's familiar territory of live hip-hop beats [but] while this is amiable and still an enjoyable listen, the song still never really goes anywhere"

The music video for the single was released on 30 March 2017 and was directed by W.I.Z. It features frequent Kasabian collaborator Noel Fielding and actor Stephen Graham, as well as members of Kasabian and Bhangra dance group Four by Four. They all play inmates of the fictional West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, a nod to the title of the band's third album.

[monster-tangle]

vacuum cloud and the decision <3 loose tapestries own my brain

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[menilove-]

[midnightiscoming-kasabian]

Tom Meighan: 'I'm working on solo songs - but Kasabian are still solid'                                                                         

Sky News speaks to Kasabian singer Tom Meighan ahead of what should have been the band's homecoming comeback show in Leicester.

Gemma Peplow - Friday 19 June 2020

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has told Sky News he has been working on solo material while in lockdown - but assured fans that the band is "still solid".

The singer, from Leicester, says he has been writing his own music for years but has been focusing on it more while at home due to the coronavirus crisis.

Last year, Kasabian took their first extended break after six albums and more than 20 years together, with songwriter Serge Pizzorno releasing his first solo record as The SLP.

More recently, the band had been planning their seventh album, but the COVID-19 outbreak has postponed things for a while.

So Meighan says he has been keeping himself by writing at home, and describes his songs as "like a diary".

"I'm writing loads of music at the minute," he says. "We'll see what happens. I've got a few cookies in the jar... and they're not bad, you know.

"It's very autobiographical, like the story of my life. It's kind of... heartbreaking. Well, not heartbreaking, just to the core, you know. Very real."

When Pizzorno released his solo album last year, fans were concerned it might mean the end for Kasabian.

Meighan is quick to say how proud he is of his bandmate, and that a split is definitely not on the cards.

"When Sergio did his thing last year, everyone was like, 'how do you feel about it?' I love it! Why wouldn't I? His music was incredible...

"He's doing his thing, I'm doing mine but Kasabian are still solid. You know, it's just a bad time at the moment, for rock 'n' roll. For human beings in general."

The singer says he has been writing his own material for years.

"I'm logging my life, like a diary. I think [the songs] are all right. We'll see what happens."

On Saturday night, Kasabian should have been playing a big comeback gig at Victoria Park in Leicester, a homecoming show to mark their return, and their only planned UK performance for 2020.

They last performed at the park in 2016, for the victory parade when their beloved Leicester City beat the 5,000-1 odds to win the Premier League.

While the band are "absolutely heartbroken" to have had to cancel this year's show, Meighan is still connecting with fans by taking part in an online Q&A session instead.

"I'm buzzing for it, it'll be great," he says. "And what a day to do it as well."

An Evening With Tom Meighan, hosted by Clint Boon, starts at 8pm on Saturday here.

Source: Sky News

[benthemusicalbeard]

27 Nov 2019

Good evening reader, I trust this blog posting finds you well. Nothing much to report this end other than my initial hatred of all things Christmas as they start appearing from the middle of November like the ‘big day’ is right round the corner. December 1st hits and I’m full of the joys but I’m never in the festive mood during this two week period in November! More songs to enjoy, having been working some odd shifts at work I have found more time to listen to new music and these three I’m sharing today are some gems which have entered my musical zone of terror within the last few weeks. So....

Firstly this week we have the solo project of Kasabian guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno, the name for this side project is The S.L.P, which are the initials to his full name Sergio Lorenzo Pizzorno. Are you keeping up so far? The debut single ‘Favourites’ from his self titled album was released in May this year and features female rapper Little Simz. I only recently heard the song I’m sharing after it appearing on my Spotify release radar thingamajig, and I instantly thought it to be new material from Kasabian. Despite being a solo project you certainly recognise the sound, the more electronic / trippy nature of a recent Kasabian album, away from the more rock inspired early albums. Having listened to the album is certainly explores the boundaries of that Kasabian sound and borrows a bit of influence from hip-hop, footage of live performances from Pizzorno himself show him swaggering around stage in a white vest and chains. Overall it is a very good album and Pizzorno has done his reputation as a gifted songwriter no harm at all which is not always the case in such instances where members of a group fly the nest and try their hand at going it alone. Besides ‘Favourites’ and the song I’m sharing, another great listen is the dance inspired single ‘Nobody Else’.

The S.L.P - ((trance)) - https://youtu.be/xSuDTcJy__c

Secondly this week we have the outrageous talents of Brittany Howard. I saw her on Later with Jools Holland and as a fan of the show I’m often doing other things and have it on in the background but was stopped dead in my tracks when I heard her music. She is best known as the lead singer of the American band Alabama Shakes but has just released her first solo album ‘Jaime’. Born in Alabama herself, her solo style certainly relies upon strong roots rock, blues and gospel all blended together with Howard’s exceptionally soulful voice. It is no surprise that reading reviews of the album it has received worldwide acclaim, one Guardian article I found described Howard’s efforts as a work of art, ‘artists often take on solo projects to get things out of their system before regrouping, but those things are rarely as beautiful as they are here.’ Alabama Shakes went on hiatus in 2018 to allow Howard to pursue her solo project and I’m very glad they did! Not only is the music uplifting and almost spiritual at times but the content of the songs draws upon personal experience with songs describing the racism her parents faced as a mixed-race couple in the deep South, her religion and forbidden love. The album itself takes it’s name from Howard’s sister who sadly passed away at a young age from a rare form of cancer but who taught Brittany how to write a song and she has put all those talents and more to good use. One of my favourite albums of the year. Enjoy this live session version of the song I’ve chosen to share.

Brittany Howard - He Loves Me - https://youtu.be/IVdqdMcT1yA

Finally this week and the electronic indie sounds of Metronomy. The band are from Devon and formed in 1999, their hobbies are combined harvesters, bobbing for apples and Scrumpy......sorry, standard Devon jibe I couldn’t resist. Their hobbies are, of course, making splendid music and in front man Joseph Mount they have one of the most talented around. Not only is he the driving force and lead singer and songwriter for the band but has also mixed and produced for the likes of Gorillaz, Klaxons and Lady Gaga to name but a few. The band themselves took a while to release their debut album which was released in 2006 titled ‘Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe) which was a very experimental electronic album which having heard a few tracks from is an acquired taste. I first came across the group myself after a friend pointed me in the direction of their single ‘The Bay’ taken from their third album, the 2011 ‘The English Riviera’. By this time it’s safe to say the band had found their sound and the album is awash with catchy electro rock with other singles such as ‘The Look’ making this an enjoyable album. I have recently learnt of their newest material and upon inspection there is one song I’ve heard which I cannot stop listening to. The latest album, their sixth, is entitled ‘Metronomy Forever’ and has been branded in the indietronica genre which to you and me means it contains a little less electro and slightly more rock from the pure electronica genre. Yet to get my teeth into the rest of the album but the song I’m sharing is very enjoyable and I also look forward to giving their other albums a listen over the coming days.

Metronomy - Insecurity - https://youtu.be/sQURcGezM2c

Songs done. Hope you enjoy the listening experience. I will be doing one last post for the year in three weeks time (18 Dec 2019) which will contain my highlights from the year and a few bonus tracks to give a listen to over the festive period! Ta ta for now, be lucky x

[ifishouldvanish]

The past few days I've been thinking, "man, I'd love to hear some new material from Kasabian, I wonder what those funky lil dudes are up to"

And as the forces of the universe would have it, Serge Pizzorno just announced a solo project yesterday:

[theoneintheband-yeahthatone]

Mods Mods Mods

also i fuckin love Mod haircuts. of course of which all my friends who are the same age as me dont understand lol. but what is there really to understand about Serge Pizzorno’s hair?

nothing, its just magnificent.

when I went to Manchester they were guys with all the variations everywhere and omfg did i love it haha.

[richaldis]

I think it's going to take a couple more listens but all power to Serge , Chris , Ian an Tim doing what they love and doing it well.

[doug-man-1989]

Day 3/10

10 of your all-time favorite albums. 10 days. What really made an impact and is still on your rotation list, even if only now and then. Post the cover, no need to explain and nominate a person each day to do the same.

Shout out to @joestrummershowl for tagging me to do this! Talking about my favorite music is my favorite thing to do, so, cheers!

Before The Clash, before Zeppelin, I LOVED Kasabian! Named after the getaway driver for the Manson family, Kasabian took over my life, and West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum was my theme music in college when I was 19-20 in 2009. I drove my friends nuts with how much I played this album. Everywhere I went I played Kasabian.

Serge Pizzorno, guitarist for Kasabian, described WRPLA as a concept album about inmates in an insane asylum putting on a Christmas show, and what a show they put on. The album opens with Underdog, and what a tune that is. “Kill me if you dare/ Hold my head up everywhere/ Keep myself running on this train.” When I heard this song, I started walking taller. Kasabian made me grow in confidence. The music video for “Where Did All the Love Go” is very Bollywood. I must have listened to Fast Fuse a thousand times. It’s very Quentin Tarantino meets Paradise Lost. Vlad the Impaler... pretty gritty. And Fire! In terms of confidence boosters, this song gets the job done. “I find it hard to believe that you are my murderer/ Look behind you, there’s a falling sky.” Yeah, Kasabian filled me with confidence that bordered on arrogance, but damn... that was better than walking through life with my tail between my legs. I grew up, grew bold, and started taking control of my life.

Kasabian, I salute you!

[theseventhhex]

Kasabian Interview

Ian Matthews, Sergio Pizzorno, Tom Meighan & Chris Edwards

Kasabian returned earlier this year brimming with confidence with their explosive latest release entitled ‘For Crying Out Loud’. The band’s sixth studio album prompts the usual swagger and flexibility for huge tunes, as well as a more grittier direction compared to 2014’s ‘48:13’. Keen to make a truly great guitar album, the record explores an old-school attitude towards songwriting with striking guitar work formed over a whirlwind six weeks of proficiency for chief songwriter Serge Pizzorno. The imposing outcomes throughout this body of work captures the frequent festival headliners basking in their sweet-spot, delivering upbeat statements and addictive hooks… The Seventh Hex talks to Serge Pizzorno about having parameters in place, Leicester City and fatherhood...

TSH: In the lead-up to 'For Crying Out Loud' you underwent some significant changes in your personal life. Were you very much in the frame of mind of waiting for some sort of influences to guide you?

Serge: Yeah, definitely. Before making any record, you need a real sense of strong influences and worthy inspiration to guide you. I see bands making records to service the machine, you know? I can never do that. When I go in to make a record, it consumes my whole state of mind - I'm even void of sleep at times. You have to fully commit yourself. Initially, I went into the studio and I had no real ideas or thoughts for this album. All of a sudden, I realised what excited me was putting a timeframe in place. I basically gave myself six weeks to complete the record.

TSH: Was it case of having boundaries to help you excel?

Serge: Yeah, I eliminated so many other processes of making an album. I wanted to restrict myself. It's how they made records back in the day when they didn't have enough time. I'm lucky in this day and age like many others to have a studio in my home; therefore I can spend countless hours at home just getting the vibe right.

TSH: Part of imposing limits on yourself meant you were only using guitar and piano...

Serge: Yeah, which made the whole process so exciting and interesting. Also, having this approach allowed me to concentrate on the production side more, knowing that I already had the basis of good melodies and big choruses. I just like to always mix things up, you know? For the next record, I'll conjure up a totally different perspective. Limiting myself worked for this release, it felt like the right thing to do. However, Kasabian will always be offering a new range and variety when it comes to a new record.

TSH: You also went back to the classic songwriting and production style of not letting any song be over three minutes, admiring what you feel is the 'true structure' of songs...

Serge: Definitely. I was quite militant with this approach. I didn't allow myself any self-indulgence until the very end with 'Are You Looking for Action?' being eight minutes long. I thought I'd been so hard on myself that I'd allow a little bit of psychedelia into the mix. Overall, giving each song a three minute length results in such tight and concise tracks, meaning everything within the songs happens at the right time too. I really liked this style and format. It was a throwback to the classic way of working, when artists wrote songs for jukeboxes.

TSH: Is 'Put Your Life On It' perhaps the most personal song you've written?

Serge: Well, since I got married, I've written a few love songs, but they've always been cloaked in mystery. I often dedicate songs to my wife at gigs but a lot of the insane lyrics don't tend to do the songs justice, haha! Anyhow, I wanted a song to express everything I wanted to say to my wife and this track was the one. At one point, John Lennon used to actually write with a lot of ambiguity and metaphors but then he started to write really directly. I'd never really written directly, so I thought I'd do the same. The idea was to write a love song and I decided to say it exactly how it is.

TSH: 'Ill Ray (The King)' consists of a cool video starring Lena Headey from Game of Thrones, however, what sort of motivations do you draw on to pen a track like this one?

Serge: Firstly, it was great to have an awesome actress like Lena in the video; she did such an amazing job. You know, in bringing this song together I was trying to incorporate elements similar to Daft Punk and Justice, as well as some heavy riffs in the vein of the Prodigy and Nirvana. It's a really interesting song and it even has a weird tribal feel. The back beat is from the old rave days, which alongside all the other influences I mentioned seeemed to make the track even more unique. Playing that track live is just amazing, it's otherworldly. I'm really proud of that one.

TSH: Speaking of playing live, Kasabian has legions of admirers connecting with the band's music worldwide. How appreciative are you to be able to travel the globe and perform for such loyal fans?

Serge: Ah man, it's so rewarding and phenomenal! I get asked quite often what's the difference between crowds in various countries compared to the fans in the U.K... I have to say, not a lot. At the end of the day, our gigs always tend to evoke amazing energy regardless of the location, which means a lot to everyone in this band. It's sad that music has become somewhat devalued as people are constantly in front of a screen trying to film the moment instead of experiencing it. For us, when we perform in front of our fans, all the hard work we put into this band makes sense and the atmosphere becomes so precious. For those 90 minutes that we are onstage, we just want to empower and elevate our audience. It's just so amazing to have loyal fans and we're so grateful.

TSH: How do you foresee your songwriting style evolving?

Serge: My songwriting developing is all about learning. I just love learning new stuff. I'm not interested in standing still and admiring the view - I need to know more. I need to explore various avenues, which in turn informs our work. The world can be a frightening place at times, but the power of music can be a very useful tool in helping to make positive change.

TSH: Are you constantly looking to change the conversation with each album?

Serge: Yeah, this type of attitude has always been at the forefront of our minds at all times. We are six albums in and we know people won't stick with you if you give them the same story. Surprise is such an inspiring element to include, plus you have to take risks. People really respect risk takers, sometimes it goes wrong and sometimes it goes right, but it's always exciting.

TSH: When you look back at your classic self-titled debut album, what stands out most?

Serge: It was just such an incredible time man. It was a haze of weed smoking and we lived on a farm together. We had no real plans, you know? We were simply just creating our ideas of what a rock band could be. We were into dance, hip-hop, electro and indie. All of these different genres were just making their way into our record. We were carefree but still focused on making an amazing record. Certain songs from that album have taken on a life of their own and become anthems for people. A lot of people have really taken that record into their hearts, which is so cool.

TSH: Does Leicester City's Premier League winning season still give you goosebumps?

Serge: It's still surreal. I see the footage and highlights now and I still cannot understand how it all happened. It was such an amazing season. Massive credit to the players, the manager, the staff, and our supporters, who all helped make it happen. I mean for it to happen to us as kids growing up in Leicester, it’s just a massive blessing. Football needed a story where the underdog makes the headlines; it's always a great story in any walk of life. You know, I've always loved footie, especially as a kid. I guess I've always gravitated towards things that weren't a real job, such as being a musician or a footballer, haha!

TSH: Was partying on Sir Philip Green's yacht in Monte Carlo amongst the most strangest of experiences for you?

Serge: Haha! At the time, we were about 22 or 23, as you can imagine, we just played up to it. We were little animals just quaffing the champagne and throwing lobsters at people. There were all these celebs on board, but we were just kids from Leicester, and we felt at the time that we'd never see anything like that again. We just made the most of it and had a laugh. We lived like kings, but we were really paupers at the time.

TSH: How has fatherhood impacted you?

Serge: It just happened at the right time. I feared for my creativity a little when I became a dad. I thought I wouldn't have enough time to be inventive, but from that moment on, I've never been more creative. Being a parent has just opened my mind and I feel free. Everything that you think matters just vanishes when you have kids. Your kids become everything.

TSH: Kasabian has lived every moment and remained proud from the very beginning. Is your ethos to challenge yourselves to pull from different angles?

Serge: Absolutely. We all learnt pretty quickly to not let our egos get in the way or cloud our judgment. There are a hell of a lot of casualties in this game, but I like to think that we've remained relevant because we have a lot of love for music. For us, adventure remains the most exciting thing. After all, we're not alive very long, so the inspiration for me carries on, because the need for adventure will never disappear. Some nights I am the last to leave the bar, I'll go missing and you'll find me in the pyramid somewhere, but it's because I'm trying to investigate and find things out. I'm trying to find out what the next move is. Kasabian will never be frightened to risk it all. We've been around a long time and we will not be getting complacent anytime soon. Overall, I just like making shit, it sounds crass, but it's true - that's when my adrenaline kicks in. I constantly want to remain creative.

Kasabian - “Ill Ray (The King)”

Kasabian - “You're In Love With a Psycho”

For Crying Out Loud

[otisoverturf]

Listen to ‘Nobody Else’, the ravey new solo single from Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno

The latest track from The S.L.P. is here

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno

Serge Pizzorno has released another new track under his new solo moniker, The S.L.P.

Read more: The Big Read – Kasabian: “It’s time for a reset”

The Kasabian guitarist released his debut track ‘Favourites’ in May, which featured a guest appearance from rapper Little Simz.

Now, Pizzorno has shared ‘Nobody Else’, which bounces on a piano house melody. “It’s so fresh it makes your toothpaste jealous,” the musician wrote on Twitter.

Nobody else is out now https://t.co/Hu5dqcCk6B!!!! it’s so fresh it makes your toothpaste jealous x Art direction and

: @aitor_throup pic.twitter.com/zUDjLygapv

— THE S.L.P. (@THE_SLPofficial) June 20, 2019

You can listen to the track – and watch the star going back and forth on a swing – in the visualiser below.

Speaking to NME about going solo, the guitarist said downtime in Kasabian’s schedule had given him the chance to do his own thing. “I found a perfect little window to experiment and see where that took me,” he said. “I just enjoyed that freedom of being able to do whatever.”

He added that there was the potential of him making a full solo album. “We’re going to see how it goes,” he said. “I’m never out of the studio. That’s my place. I’m always writing, always working. Luckily that’s my job.”

Meanwhile, Pizzorno’s Kasabian bandmate Tom Meighan told NME earlier this month he will be “doing his own thing” in the meantime.

“Serge is doing his thing, I’m doing my thing,” he said. “I’ve actually been growing vegetables in the garden. We have guinea pigs and a sphynx called Vivian The Headless Cat. I’m going to be growing plants, planting seeds. I’m not David Bellamy – God rest his soul.”

Asked if he himself had plans to write solo music, Meighan replied: “I’ve been doing it for years anyway. We’ll get together next year and write a record. I love Serge and I back him 100%. He’s my Paul [McCartney].”

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Kasabian estrena el videoclip de 'You're In Love With A Psycho'

Kasabian estrena el videoclip de ‘You’re In Love With A Psycho’

Vuelve Kasabian con un álbum explosivo, rebosante de confianza, carisma y extraordinarias canciones. (more…)

[torentialtribute]

PETER CROUCH: I would love to see Gareth Bale back at Tottenham

Peter Crouch is a columnist for Sportsmail

It should be a formality, shouldn't it? Manchester City, with two trophies in the locker, could blitz Watford by three or four goals.

If they did, it would confirm City as the Premier League's greatest-ever team. They are on the verge of completing a domestic clean sweep – the first time that has been achieved – but, for some reason, it's not dominating conversations and I can't understand why.

I know plenty of diehard City supporters who are in raptures about the football they are seeing – most of my mum's family are Blues – but I get the feeling there are some who are becoming blasé about success.

You can be sure an element of their fans will arrive at Wembley thinking the job has already been done – but being the odds-on favorite in an FA Cup final is one of the most uncomfortable tags you can have in football and I remember my own experience in 2006.

I had waited all my life to play in an FA Cup final. I know the competition has changed over the past decade and it isn't what it used to be but when I got there with Liverpool, it meant the world to me. The FA Cup final was the game in my childhood so it was an honor to start in Cardiff.

Manchester City return to Wembley on Saturday for an FA Cup final against underdogs Watford

We had a great journey to get there. I'd scored three times on the run, including the one that knocked Manchester United out in the fifth round, and when we beat Chelsea in the semi-final at Old Trafford, it was generally assumed we would breeze fit West Ham.

Did that play on our minds? I couldn't say that. What I would say, though, I have never been nervous before or during a match as I was that day, so you can imagine how I felt when West Ham went two-up inside the first 30 minutes.

To make matters worse, I had a goal disallowed for offside.

Steven Gerrard, fortunately, did things that I had never seen before to save us and defied his physical limits to score two equalizers, one that I am sure you will see replayed on Saturday. That Cup final was named after him but it could easily have been West Ham's day. They were fearless.

We needed Steven's heroics plus a penalty shootout to get them after the match finished 3-3.

Watford, I am absolutely certain, will approach things the same way as West Ham. Javi Gracia's side have nothing to lose and they are more than capable of capitalizing if tension or the effects of a long season suddenly start to hinder City.

Steven Gerrard (left) was phenomenal for Liverpool during the 2006 FA Cup final in Cardiff

It really is a game like no other. Nobody gave Wigan a prayer or beating City in 2013, but they defied the odds to make themselves heroes and I'm sure Watford will feel there is some element of fate, given how they managed to come from behind to beat Wolves in the semi-

At the beginning of the season, I questioned where things were going for Watford as I couldn't understand how the constant chopping and changing of managers could bring progression but Gracia has worked wonders and I would love to see them win.

City give the impression that they will win trophies for ever, but this might be Watford's moment in time, the day they just have to grasp. For players such as Troy Deeney it could be the last chance and for Heurelho Gomes it is. That hunger and desire to win makes them extremely dangerous opponents.

Given the season we have, you would be unwise to make assumptions about how this final will go. City's players are creating history and could be immortal come 7pm, as English football's first domestic treble winners.

Expectation, however, brings tension. Watford will have watched Liverpool, Tottenham and Derby come back from seemingly impossible positions in recent weeks and fancy their chances of doing the same. Football never ceases to surprise.

Javi Gracia (left) will be in charge of Watford when they take on Pep Guardiola's City in London

I would love to see Bale back at Spurs

Gareth Bale's position at Real Madrid continues to confuse me and the misuse of such a talented player is ridiculous.

We share the same agent and, as far as I know, it is determined to stick it out in Spain. He is happy living there and wants to force his way back into the team, regardless of speculation that continues to follow him.

But if he is not going to be used regularly next season, I would love to see him return to Spurs. I saw reports earlier this week or him going back to the club on loan, with a £ 10million loan fee suggested. I know how Daniel Levy operates and that certainly wouldn't be the kind of deal he'd like to do!

It would make a lot of sense, however. Could you imagine his searing pace alongside Harry Kane?

He keeps being linked to Manchester United but I just don't see that club suiting him at the minute.

When Gareth is fit and healthy , he is one of the most exciting players in the world. I hate seeing him sitting on the bench, without being appreciated. I'd love to see him back here reminding everyone just how good he is.

Tottenham have been linked with a deal to re-sign Gareth Bale, who left London back in 2013

A few weeks ago, I made reference in my column to have done some filming for a very worthwhile cause and you will see the results on Sunday night.

A Royal Team Talk will be broadcast on BBC One (10.30pm) and it was a pleasure to sit down with Prince William, Gareth Southgate and a number of colleagues, including Danny Rose, to discuss our experiences for Mental Health Awareness Week. I do not suffer with depression, but I still have issues and worries like everyone else, during that discussion, I found it is very good and beneficial to talk about your concerns.

It is not something I have done with any regularity over the years.

It was in the early part of my career that I had my biggest difficulties and the abuse I used to receive from the terraces was unforgiving at times. Frankly, it can be ruthless and being subjected to it over a lengthy period or time can take its toll.

But, as I said, it was good to listen to other people's experiences.

I hope you find the program enjoyable but, more than anything, I hope it can help.

MY WEEK

NEXT UP FOR ME …

Who knows? At the minute, your guess is as good as mine.

WHO'S CAUGHT MY EYE … Mason Mount

I have been watching his progress at Derby County this season and he is a player going places. I thought he was excellent in the win over Leeds United on Wednesday.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO …

My mate Serge Pizzorno from Kasabian has called a new project The S.L.P. and the first track he has released is called Favorites. I would recommend you give it a listen.

WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO. ..

Winding down after the end of the season. I bumped into Gianluca Vialli, my childhood hero, in London earlier this week and had a good chat with him.

I had his Sampdoria shirt when I was a kid – what a legend he is.

I also made an appearance on The Graham Norton Show this week, which was a proper laugh!

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Tom Meighan interview: I bought Serge's record. He's still got to sign it for me

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan speaks to Sky News about ET, snacks and social media - and the band's plans for after lockdown.

Gemma Peplow - Saturday 20 June 2020

Tom Meighan is in his mum and dad's garden, pointing out his DIY lockdown hair cut to his phone camera on a video call.

"Do you like my hair? It's very short, isn't it? I tried to cut my hair off with scissors but it went wrong… so my missus shaved it off, bless her. I hope it looks all right."

Although he's missing his Kasabian bandmates "like mad", the band's lead singer, a man known for his boundless energy and mile-a-minute chatter, is finding the quiet life at home surprisingly enjoyable.

"My lockdown's been pretty amazing, actually. I've been planting seeds and stuff in the garden. It's kind of like going back to old times, isn't it? And ET was a botanist, and you know how much I love ET."

Meighan really loves ET. After finding out it was up for sale, he has been the proud owner of the actual bike used to fly in the 1980s classic film for several years. Get him on to the subject of ET and he'll talk for hours.

But we're here to talk about Kasabian instead.

This Saturday, Meighan and his bandmates should have been returning to Leicester's Victoria Park to play a huge gig in their home city - with the bonus of being able to sleep in their own beds afterwards.

While coronavirus has put paid to their plans, Meighan has found another way to hold court; instead, he will be taking part in an online Q&A session with fans.

You can ask him anything, he says. Well, pretty much anything.

"I think it's nice to be speaking to people online, because I'm not doing the gig. For me it's a boost, a bit of morale. I think it's going to be hilarious. I can't tell too much can I, gotta keep my mouth shut on some things. You know, no naughty tales from the bootcamp. But I'm buzzing for it, it'll be great. And what a day to do it as well."

Kasabian were "absolutely brokenhearted" when they had to call the gig off, he says, but he thinks it was meant to be.

"I believe things happen for a reason. So I'd imagine we'll be back next year to play Vicky Park when the restrictions are all gone. But I can't imagine any rock'n'roll music being played till at least next summer.

"It's a bit of a kicking but we'll be back, it'll be stronger. There's people who have cancelled weddings, lots of things. It's just one of those things and unfortunately, coronavirus, what's happened to the world is very serious.

"I can't wait to go back out there and play rock'n'roll music again. But you've got to be so careful. And it's not media hype or anything, this disease is real."

Apart from tales of his lockdown, what other questions does he think fans will ask? It's often stories from backstage, he says. "Or they might ask me what my favourite pants are, or my favourite crisps. And I like that."

Like ET, favourite crisps - favourite snacks in general - is a subject Meighan can get on board with. For five minutes, he wants to discuss.

"I'm going to be naughty here: Seabrook's," he says, picking his crisp of choice; the "naughty" referring to the fact that, as a Leicester man, he should be picking Walkers, which are made in the city.

"They were around in the '80s and I used to have them in the British Legion when I was a kid. They're filthy crisps, if that makes any sense.

"And do you know what I've really taken a fancy for at the moment? I've got back into Wotsits. I kinda left them behind for a bit and now I've recaptured it. But the beefy ones, I think the steak flavour, they're unbelievable. My daughter loves them."

Then, a curveball: "Here's one for you - do you like crabsticks?" Umm... "Fake fish, that's why I like them. And what about Peperami? And what are you saying about chocolate? Don't say Galaxy..."

To put it on record, Meighan used to like Creme Eggs, before they changed the recipe. "Now, I like just a whole bar of Dairy Milk. A big one. And Starbars."

But back to Kasabian. One of the biggest bands to have come out of the UK this side of 2000, sitting up there alongside the likes of Coldplay, Muse, Arctic Monkeys and few others, the band was formed by Meighan, songwriter Serge Pizzorno, Chris Edwards and Chris Karloff (who left the band during the recording of second album Empire) while they were still at school in the 1990s.

They rose to fame with the release of their self-titled debut album in 2004 and are now six albums in (five of them number ones) after more than 20 years together.

"We need a seventh baby," Meighan says. "We're going to try and make a new record as soon as we can but we can't really do anything while we're restricted. Serge has been writing songs for Kasabian so it's all good."

During the band's first proper extended break last year, Pizzorno released his first solo album as The SLP - his initials; his full name is Sergio Lorenzo Pizzorno - which Meighan, his best mate as well as his bandmate, describes as "f***ing amazing".

"I'm always proud of him. I love him dearly and I miss him, I miss the boys, I miss the camaraderie and all of it. But yeah, I'm proud of him. He's so clever, Serge. So clever.

"And I bought his record. He's still got to sign it for me."

Meighan says he has also been writing his own solo songs.

"I'm writing loads of music at the minute. We'll see what happens. I've got a few cookies in the jar... they aint bad, you know. It's very autobiographical, like the story of my life. It's kind of… heartbreaking. Well, not heartbreaking, just to the core, you know. Very real.

"And you know, when Sergio did his thing last year, everyone was like, 'how do you feel about it?' I love it. Why wouldn't I? And his music was incredible…

"He's doing his thing, I'm doing mine but Kasabian are still solid. You know, it's just a bad time at the moment, for rock 'n' roll. For human beings in general."

Meighan says he has been writing his own material for years.

"I'm logging my life, like a diary. And I was like, these songs aint bad, really. I think they're all right. We'll see what happens."

In the meantime, Kasabian are doing their bit in lockdown. Pizzorno recorded a special performance and donated his guitar to the Leicester Hospitals Charity, while Meighan recorded his own video of acoustic covers as a thank you to the NHS.

"My mum's a nurse," he says. "I thought it would be a nice thing to do… for workers, the people who put their lives at risk. I'm so grateful to [those] people."

And not just healthcare workers, he says. "It's taxi drivers, people working in shops. People doing everyday things who can be forgotten about.

"But it's good how people are bonding and helping each other. I think this has given humanity a lesson, in my opinion. I'm not trying to be Mother Earth, peace man, but I think it's a lesson learned.

"You take things for granted and it's taken from you" - he snaps his fingers - "like that."

Meighan continues: "It's all now, now, now, isn't it? There's no patience. And it just seems everyone's addicted to their phones. It's the new addiction, isn't it? Mobiles. Social media. Can you cure it? Can you treat it?

"I don't know because we're so consumed with our own sh*t. So bothered about what he's doing or what she's doing or what's going on. I'm not trying to be a preacher or anything but we've forgotten about what's real."

The singer has his own public Facebook page, but doesn't run it.

"I'm not allowed!" he laughs. "I think it's important someone else does it for me. 'Cus if I ran it... well, I'm more intelligent than you'd think, actually, to be honest. But I think it's probably a bad idea."

So no personal Facebook posts, but he will answer your questions, live on Saturday.

"Within reason, you know. I'll be as honest as I can get.

"Our supporters, our fans, you know, our army, our religion - which I do call it that. I think it's great, I think they're going to enjoy it. I'm going to enjoy it."

Source: Sky News