Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - The Masterplan (Abbey Road Sessions)

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About Noel Gallagher:
Noel Gallagher was the main songwriter, lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist of Oasis, one of the biggest and most loved bands ever to emerge from the UK. His band played a tremendous role in shaping and inspiring contemporary guitar music from the 1990’s onwards. Noel’s continued success with the High Flying Birds cements his position as one of the most prolific and successful British songwriters of the last 50 years.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds first emerged in 2011 with their eponymous album released in October of that year. The album went double platinum in the UK and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The release of the debut album was supported by a touring schedule covering 150 live shows in 32 countries.
This was followed by ‘Chasing Yesterday’, released in March 2015 - the first album to be produced as well as written by Noel, with 122 further shows in 28 countries.
A third album, ‘Who Built The Moon?’, was recorded in sessions spanning 2 years with renowned producer and composer David Holmes in Belfast and London released in November 2017.
There followed a series of multi-genre EPs released over the course of 2019 and 2020, all receiving high critical acclaim.
June 2021 saw the release of ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’ - a Best Of celebrating a decade of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. This was the bands 4th consecutive Number 1 album and the 12th Number 1 album across Noel’s career. 2021 also saw Noel named as Record Store Day’s official ambassador.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds played Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage in June 2022, delivering a career-spanning set to one of the weekend’s biggest crowds. The show was the culmination of a summer of acclaimed sold-out outdoor venues across the UK.
Fast forward to 2023 and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are looking ahead to their much anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Council Skies’, due for release 2nd June. From the evocative album title to the cover art, to the lyrics themselves, ‘Council Skies’ sees Noel Gallagher bringing a more personal perspective, reclaiming his past and paying homage to his Mancunian roots. His most varied and accomplished solo record to date, Noel’s new album is a record framed by confidence, risk-taking, surefooted creative freedom, and great emotional depth.
The first singles taken from the album - ‘Pretty Boy’ and ‘Easy Now’ - were met with a hail of critical and commercial success by fans and media alike. ‘Pretty Boy’ has also been remixed by The Cure’s Robert Smith, taking the track to a new spaced-out dimension.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds commence touring in early June 20023 with a 26 date USA co-headline tour with Garbage before returning to the UK an extensive run of outdoor venues including a huge homecoming show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park before closing the year with an arena tour in December.
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[@themmasuwandana5404]

Noel's voice aged like fine wine..

[@milanovevlogy]

just like Liam :)

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Yeah, they can both still sing! I’ve not given up hope yet for an Oasis reunion. C’mon guys, burry the hatchet.

[@milanovevlogy]

@@KevinsDisobedience i said maybeee :)

[@VIPERZ3.]

Amen

[@rODIUMuk]

This is not new - listen to last month of vocals - his voice is getting worse it’s sad to say

[@tashrif46]

Timeless classic. Sounds as majestic as it did in 1996.

[@rossdawson5575]

And what a time to be old enough to misbehave yet young enough to get away with it

[@MrPhbahia]

sounds better!

[@badgasaurus4211]

Probably Noel’s most sophisticated song. This and Don’t Look Back in Anger are songwriting standards.

[@silviag1595]

Why them 2 specifically? I ask cause they're my favorites and.. don't get me wrong, I can still appreciate Wonderwall, but I don't get how it became "the" Oasis song?

[@TheVocitus]

​@@silviag1595Simplicity off the. Chords and the universal lyrics regarding Wonderwall it done pretty well in the US too. I've never been huge fan of repetitive song structure and WW suffers with that. So most Oasis diehards will skip it

[@fakestradio4741]

The atmosphere that this song creates is beautiful. I remember watching the credits roll on the supersonic documentary for the first time, and the use of this song gave me goosebumps!

[@AndrewHawkes-uj5ux]

Me too👍

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

The secret is in the progression of the chords used in this song but not only that, Noel's choice of melody is very well thought-out. This will be a song that lives on long after we will be gone. Masterpiece spring to mind.

[@rkid727]

Man you’re right. Right when the credits hit, the chorus hits and it gave me chills at the theatre I was in. Didn’t expect to get emotional but I was next to my brother and just thought how sad it is that they don’t speak. Don’t blame either one of them, well maybe I blame LG a little, but still. That’s sad.

[@ricardornt]

Exactly the same here.

[@paolanuzzo3105]

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[@councilskies782]

I'm Japanese. I went to a live show in Osaka a while ago and heard this song. It's my lifelong treasure. Thank you Noel！！

[@eddy1551]

I'm Chinese and I'm gonna go to Japan three months later for learning. I'll go to Fuji Rock and see Noel. So glad that you like Noel! I also love Japan so much.

[@liveforeverluckymanej-2008]

Noel's masterpiece! song writing at the highest level.

[@joachimb5721]

Meh. If he had written that song in 1995, it would have been a b-side at best.

[@stevevallance606]

It's not like the song was used as the title of a classic album eh?​@@joachimb5721

[@Blisterdude123]

@@joachimb5721 It was written in 1995, and released as a B-side to round out the Wonderwall single release. Something which Noel has regretted since then. So maybe you should think before proudly declaring your ignorance. When you don't know what you're talking about, don't draw attention to your stupidity.

[@joachimb5721]

Ha! See? I knew it! A b-side at best.

[@tabularasa7775]

​@@Blisterdude123They're taking the p!ss out of you

[@guilhermebomfim3147]

Masterplan can easily be called Noel Gallagher's greatest composition. There are few songs that convey from start to finish what its author intends for the listener. Masterplan is certainly one of them. BR

[@MonticArckeys]

This and Talk Tonight for me

[@guilhermebomfim3147]

​ @MonticArckeys Talk Tonight is one of Noel's great works from the time he was still with Oasis. The story behind the lyrics is very impactful, and obviously, this is based on a personal opinion. However, after leaving Oasis and forming the High Flying Birds, few songs have been able to reach the level of the ones we mentioned. Dead to the World, If I Had a Gun, In the Heat of the Moment, and some other singles are so remarkable that we can say they surpass many of his earlier compositions. It is totally valid to place this man on the list of greatest composers in the history of music.

[@lpoolck17]

What's he trying to convey?

[@guilhermebomfim3147]

Masterplan can have various interpretations. From a religious standpoint, it refers to God. From a poetic perspective, the song speaks about allowing oneself to live and also reflecting on one's own life. In the music, Noel says that everything and everyone are part of a "masterplan".

[@jokedejojo]

He said once on the Russell Brand radio show that basically he was trying to say "whatever will be, will be" until everyone pointed out that song already existed!@@lpoolck17

[@TheRealMrNixon]

No one brings life to Noel’s songs better than Gem. Cheers,

[@thecowwarrior3]

Nice to see Noel and Gem together again. Noel's voice hasn't aged a day. Great performance of a great tune.

[@jaggass]

Gem looks like Paul Weller now

[@ForeverPalestine10]

Not bad except I like it when Gem solo back then in 2008 live in Wembley i think Magical🎉

[@02cahillt]

I cant begin to understand the level of genuis it takes to combine words like Noel does. This song is the best example of this. The lyrics are insane.

[@angelocec]

Noel is one of my favorites singers.

[@wakeupmofoers691]

same here

[@-TheRealThing-]

2:03 impressive how vocal is still coming out even after closing his mouth.. Busted.

[@Penberth1]

Holy overdub, Batman - good spot!

[@kevinnimmo2621]

Yip...and who's playing the guitar solo at 3mins lol ?

[@-TheRealThing-]

@@kevinnimmo2621 Do they think we're stupid! 😂

[@trentderby8678]

I thought the same. Also, if you look closely you'll notice some lead guitar playing while Gem is playing rhythm, so unless there's a mystery guitarist somewhere then this is prerecorded definitely (maybe)

[@user-iw8zb8pl9j]

3:42 and Gem's guitar suddenly changes.... gibson es-355 to epiphone sheraton

[@user-fe3hg4lx7c]

The Masterpiece!

[@user-cm6yf7ge8j]

J like sfumato alla fine......

[@joolsguitarman]

Incredible 👏 ...... Gem's ability to recreate the recordings guitar is why we all love him.... so glad he's at Noel's side 😎

[@whitehair8824]

His voice sounds incredible!! Really strong. His delivery and the drums had a Skippy quality to it which I liked alot.

[@amazingworld8592]

I think it’s took 30 years for even Noel to realise how good them songs were 😂

[@alexcostakovic]

Gem is a beast! What a guitar player

[@wakeupmofoers691]

the guitars are a beauty

[@Maximus-hq1cz]

I had a really tough summer, but seeing him live over here in the US was a night of amazing tunes I'll never forget. Thank you for all the great music over the years.

[@paulwalford9122]

There needs to be abbey road sessions album on this evidence

[@maurovassallo1482]

What a Song! What a Masterpiece! The definitive Live version!

[@jasonwhitaker2430]

yes great song..wasn't live though if you notice Gems guitar starts off as an Epiphone and then changes to a Gibson then back to an Epiphone, I noticed the head stocks..

[@lenwennerberg1631]

​@@jasonwhitaker2430Lol !! Nice catch.... 😂

[@stuofthepots]

Absolutely epic, probably one of the best songs ever written

[@user-of6uy2dz2n]

환갑이 코앞인데 어째서 나날이 가창력이 느는가ㅠㅠ 명창 꾀꼬리 부엉이 사랑해ㅠㅠ 건강하게 장수해줘ㅠㅠㅠㅠ♥

[@jesusluis1525]

claro

[@ahhyunmoon428]

형제들이 어째 늙어도 나날이 가창력이 느는 느낌 ㅠㅠ

[@lesleyt1700]

My god!!! That is how you play a simply classically stunning song….. every single person in that studio is a master musician 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wills4624]

Sublime performance 👏 Happy Xmas Noel and to everyone watching !

[@ropualropu4803]

Feliz navidad para ti también, saludos desde México

[@vipeton.8927]

Ironically Noel doesn't likes Christmas. Despite his name. 😮

[@tyroneearl1133]

Does anyone else think Gem Is awsome?

[@joshmue4737]

love him. His style and talent… war für mich einfach immer einer der besten Gitarristen.

[@_GloryStory_]

There are rumors that Liam Gallagher is sitting on Noel Gallagher's lap again and the two are cuddling together! The Oasis reunion will not happen until 2030, when both brothers will already need a walker!

[@richardcoote1344]

Yh he's great

[@crobilly19]

Fuck yes, Gem is awesome

[@johnoasis1109]

Bonehead but I like bonehead for the nostigic and played the first 3 Studio album's

[@QUALITY1412]

It was phenomenal the day I 1st heard it in the 90s hey days and its still phenomenal now!! A true masterpiece by any standards.

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

He just gets better and better!

[@Podolski55]

Immortal songs are the ones that can carry different meanings through time.

[@Go1Androide]

The Masterpiece

[@JeffCooper86]

Well done NGHFB! It's getting hard to tell the difference between what's live and what's studio produced. Quality musicians.

[@WarrenVincenzo]

Noel is Gold.

[@thesillytoys]

This is really good. The devil's in the details and they nailed it.

[@johncoates6039]

I’ve always thought if they could get a cello on stage for wonderwall that would be the ticket!

[@markjones1337]

But they didn't nail it. Watch between 2.06 and 2.09, you can see noel is not singing live.

[@scottmbolt]

@@markjones1337damn, it’s so obvious too, thanks to their terrible edit. Sad 😢

[@josesachet]

​@@markjones1337 Well told, some overdubs going on this "live" performance

[@DeeTeaDee]

Ahh man. Are we listening to the same thing?? It sounds awful. Theres no flow or bounce to it. Stumbled along so clumsy . Old weasy voice. Awkwardly rushed sounding chorus.

[@paulmclellan7883]

Absolutely perfect thanks Noel and his high flying birds

[@paulevans7913]

This is one of the best live performances you will ever see.

[@stuartcurran573]

Truly impressive how Gem switches from an Epiphone to a Gibson, and then back to an Epiphone mid song. Incredible stuff.

[@zeymatis]

Omg ,, thought I was the only one lol,, and incredible Gem played the solo on E A D low strings but sounded like the high strings 😮 and used chords

[@HCvidz1]

From 3:42 into the next frame it switches. That’s crazy.

[@palacecat]

I can't tell if we're all joking or not, but for any youngsters out there I'm pretty sure the video is from two takes. There are too many inconsistencies, and this is the only thing that would likely explain it...

[@WaghRules]

Yeah bro it's two takes....

[@volvot5turbo]

Anyone know the model of epiphone he's playing? Looks like the 150th anniversary Sheraton but without the tremolo

[@KayTeaPie]

I can only say sublime. Noel’s voice is extraordinary. The whole band’s sound is so beautiful. I love this, thank you so much. ❤

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

I am glad that this classic song is being sung as a new version. Noel is a great songwriter.

[@txplf23]

The buildup to the end gets me every time! ❤ This song doesn't age.

[@anka7597]

One of the best songs ever. ❤️😎

[@MrMarketingGuy]

Oh piss off

[@jimedwards9171]

​@MrMarketingguy that's a bit harsh of a reply. Beuty is in the eyes of the beholder. If that particular person rates this as one of the best songs ever. Who are you to judge? Also have you written better then this?

[@vinyl80sound]

I remember watching this live at Loch Lomond 96 & it was absolutely outstanding WOW WHAT A TUNE ❤

[@barnyrockford]

Those girls at the back on vocals are amazing.

[@jamesroyle6888]

Now imagine how it felt to just hear this as a random wonderwall b side in 95. Just after you'd heard round are way too. Untouchable!

[@julieghinelli5813]

Best masterpiece ever . Today there are no songs like this

[@HeldByTrees]

Makes me homesick for the 90s in a very big way.

[@sunsteve]

Just one of the coolest songs ever!

[@danielrodel3646]

Pep's performance was outstanding!

[@andreasfiedler9064]

Everything fits together.....a perfect Song and the musicians live this together

[@davidcamarda8723]

Amazing song. Huge sound they get at Abbey Road.

[@kristianspeke1]

A truly brilliant song

[@jacks7461]

Just sublime!

[@sartorialboss]

Epic song! Should have been the lead single from the third album. Crazy it ended up being a b-side!

[@valentinag7481]

My heart is overwhelmed with ❤

[@jessicaribeiro4694]

MASTERPIECE!

[@Neilleeds]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@davidforster1628]

Incredible performance guys

[@baggiesjoe1608]

Easy chords, wonderful words, beautiful song.

[@jasonhudson739]

PART OF THE MASTERPLAN

[@tenko995]

Excellent.Class.

[@JC-be4fu]

Geez this sounds a*m*a*z*i*n*g*!!!!! Noel and Gem...WOW!!😍

[@atomic7731]

so well filmed - love the cinematic look.

[@tada_d]

Masterpiece

[@LyleRobertSmith2]

Absolutely amazing!!

[@mikeybb6577]

Just watched that on loop about 5 times! Absolutely masterclass. Blown away. Can't wait untill 14th December. 💜

[@user-mi9gy8ji7l]

When I heard him live in Japan, I was impressed. He was wonderful and mature.

[@drew699]

Lovely to see a ‘full fat’ sonically faithful version of this epic, truly beautifully melodic piece!

[@FrancescoThorNelsonMerlini]

Pure Magic !

[@anthonyalfredyorke1621]

Fabulous song Noel, have a wonderful Christmas and New year, God bless you and your family. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.

[@elisadocampo7237]

Hearing one second and it makes me cry...just beautiful and magical

[@jesperjacobsen2463]

What an absolute masterpiece of a performance of an absolutely wonderful song. Thank you so much for this.

[@garymason204]

Great version, thoroughly enjoyed that

[@ea635]

Absolutely amazing! Love the attitude of this version

[@kulamoon]

26년 전 넵 워쓰 라이브 버전이 최고였는데 이번 버전도 역시나 최고 왓시스 베스트 5곡 중 하나 🤞🤞👍👍

[@o.k.saitama]

안녕하세요~ 이건 진짜 완벽한 노래이다

[@omarsobhyy]

just amazing

[@78Cathal]

IMO...Noel's best song ...just love it....🍀✌️

[@kastro99]

Noel and the boys are sublime as always.

[@esreichtjetzt]

Noel, Gem, Chris

[@AL-grhvc]

Noel's epic voice takes this timeless masterpiece to another level..LEGENDARY 👏👏👏❤️

[@nevonmarcus]

Brilliant!!!

[@anfieldlegend]

an absolute gem. pure brilliance

[@melanieweston101]

Love.

[@MGamalNasser]

MAJESTTIC!

[@ungs9099]

올해 한국에서 11월 28일 공연 갔던 사람...학생이라 큰 금액이지만 노엘이라 바로 예매했고 올해 가장 잘한 선택. 아직까지 활동 해줘서 너무 고맙고, 최고의 음악인들 중 한명 ❤ 세션들 사이에 맨시티 굿즈 있는거 너무 귀엽고, 펩도 직접 들으러 왔네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@user-gu9hz7cq5r]

Amazing performance Noel ❤

[@tk12346]

Perfect mix

[@carmenortizdeurbina7861]

The Masterpiece! 🤩

[@kirstyhoward7257]

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE OASIS SONG

[@BB.halo_heir]

Noel ❤ great performance.

[@buttonsnrubbish]

Brilliant as always!

[@tobystoastmusic]

Love this

[@Justpippen1]

GLORIOUS.

[@keithbrueton]

The best B side one of the best song's ever

[@justinsixx90]

Amazing nuff said!!!

[@mattiapattaro902]

what a stunning song. thank you and happy xmas to everyone. more Noel Gallagher in the world, less stupid wars

[@Hulalulatallulahoop2]

One of my favourite songs…I love this.

[@BillyPullfromdaysNomates-qu1iu]

My all time favourite!!!

[@luisfernandorios2004]

Gem holds it together so so fine !

[@megmitchell8479]

Beautiful

[@mikaellofgren7]

Awesomeness

[@andycampsall3832]

Wow love this version of masterplan what a top tune ❤

[@McBrillant]

Magnifico ! grazie

[@ghart1960]

Brilliant.