The OASIS Album That Correctly Predicted The Future (A Masterplan Conspiracy)

[@lupobikes]

You and Noel should do a 2 hour conversation in your living room. The world needs that.

[@MickPurvis1986]

Definitely ( yes ) that I'd love to see 💯❤️🤟

[@hafidcristobal25]

2 hours! No way, 2 days!

[@RobRoiduWelsh]

Amen

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Hahahahahahaha can't see that happening somehow... Would be great to shake his hand and say thanks for the music one day tho.

[@stampedechobass]

@@lupobikes that could be amazing !

[@travis-wright]

That Masterplan Conspiracy Part 1... is one of the most interesting video I've seen on Oasis. It made me love (WTS)MG even more. I felt there was NO WAY Liam could do WTSMG30 Without Noel. Glad you re-released this.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Thanks! Oasis needs a mythology as good as the Beatles had. And I agree re WTSMG30

[@chrisgatesmusic]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitar You already started to uncover it..not separate, but CONTINUED. Beatles Final gig: AUG 29/66 (San Francisco!!) Def Maybe release:Aug 29/94 (14 + 14) Lennon Dies 1980 (halfway point 66-94) JUST LIKE STARTING OVER: Rec Aug 1980 Def Maybe released: Aug 29/94 Oasis Split: Aug 28/09 Oasis Reunion: Aug 27/24 *Have a look at the STAND BY ME vid...window Ads in the record shop, dates don't align

[@DragDealer]

This is all true, this is the actual mythology of Oasis 🫡

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

@@chrisgatesmusic Definitely Maybe was released on 29 August 1994 Oasis split on 28 August 2009 Those dates are 5479 days apart. Oasis split on 28 August 2009 Oasis reunited on 27 August 2024 Those dates are 5479 days apart.

[@AkaGeezer]

@TheGalwayFarmer @chrisgatesmusic @JamesHargreavesGuitar et al, Having watched this last night, [again, thanks to the re-upload - cheers James. I KNEW I'd seen this video a while ago and struggled to find it again. Now I understand why] Having watched the video and read these comments last night, Today, I happened to pick up the bible I have barely ever even opened since someone gave me it years ago, taking a look at the very beginning of the new testament. On the very first page, line 17 in the book of Matthew, you have: [from the online King James version] "So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations." Make of that what you will. Maybe nothing more than a tenuous synchronicity or coincidence - talking numbers of generations rather than years.. then again, some say nothing is a coincidence... I quickly lost interest when I scanned the page, finding more blah blah blah about fucking "Israel"... having caught even more of it a few pages earlier, at the end of the book of 'Zephaniah', looking for the start of the new testament... 'Sorry' anyone who needs to hear this [and somehow does from this comment] but nothing written in the bible or any other book justifies the bloodshed and evil being perpetrated, for Decades, against Palestinians, and FAR more severly than any pain the "Israelis" have suffered... I suppose centuries, though I mean really from the point that all this "zionism" kicked off, BEFORE WWII Part of the reason I'd been looking for this video was to see what this notion of the "rapture" was all about... and if Biblical Oasis might have any part to play in resolving the shit show in the middle east, bringing justice and peace and all of that.. Think it's fair to say we won't be seeing the rapture as described in this video, ay?... Forgive the waffling! Not sure if I digressed or not! God bless, for lack of a more reassuring phrase

[@micktmusic]

Watched an inside view from Oasis’ old tour manager and security guy who said this about Noel ‘he’s a thinker, a planner, always thinking about consequences, if a word described him it would be strategist. Thought of this video straight away 👍🏻

[@grimmertwin2148]

Yeah I watched it too. Don't know why he bothered really Mind you he could have wiped out Duran Duran for us😮?

[@T0FFII]

Seen an interview from 2011 w Noel asked about Oasis returning an he said something like "its only been a couple years, ask me again when its been 15" ... he's known all along!

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Hahahahaha yep… he did say that

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

it's all pre planned

[@Matt.Willoughby]

The video implies that Liam is in on this whole "masterplan" which is obviously false. Another major hole in this theory is that *The* *Sun* newspaper is privy to Noel's Machiavellian Masterplan😂 yeah right!

[@RS-vy9qv]

@@TheGalwayFarmerhah imagine thinking Liam is capable of planning even 6 months ahead, let alone 15 years 😂

[@mt9022]

@@TheGalwayFarmerwho’s to say they’d have both still been alive in 15 years from then? Obviously it’s turned out they are thankfully but it’s not like it’s 2 years, 15 years is a long time

[@petejmk]

You've given me a new found appreciation for Dig Out Your Soul.

[@14bellas]

I'm American and lucked into finding definitely maybe when I turned 21 in 1995. They weren't popular where I am yet but I made sure my friends heard them. I've been a huge fan all these years. I didn't know most of the things you said in this video and to be honest I didn't even know they were reuniting simce i rarely watch tv. Oasis is constant playing on my yt account because I did that. So glad this fantastic video popped up!! Excellent work and i see no reason to bother with any other docs. Thank you for doing this. Much appreciated. PS I've never been a Beatles fan. Most likely because that's mostly what my dad played and I was sick of hearing them. Probably why my son doesn't like Oasis. He calls it mom music. I knew dad's like it too

[@themarinman8339]

YYYEEEEESSSSSSS, just home from work. Massive props James, your content is crazy good

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Much appreciated!

[@thiefoftomorrow]

the real masterplan is knowing that the publishing rights are coming up for oasis. he knew his divorce was imminent and so likely chose to do it before he would have to pay half the rights to sara once he did if he got divorced after that... she wouldnt have presumed he would have started oasis again straight after the break up. also by getting the band back just before this it adds god knows how much more to the value of the songs now plus another album coming which will also increase the value... Thats the fucking masterplan

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

A very shrewd point

[@seansines]

🤣🤣 brilliant

[@jamesstalin5871]

I like how you dropped a fuck bom6 right at the end

[@edwardmulholland7912]

Noel is not stupid when it comes to business, that’s for sure.

[@markstephenson9280]

How much money is enough? Sell Your soul to be the richest man in the graveyard.

[@TedGrubersky]

James Hargreaves, you are a genius!!! This video makes so much sense. And I think you could well be on to something. And miraculously, your thoughts on DOYS being some kind of goodbye end of the band concept album, suddenly makes that album sound and seem quite a lot better! Noel was taken by the rapture, and you’ve proved it! You are a brilliant broadcaster, investigative journalist and Oasis obsessive. I love it!!

[@Elle.G.]

Thank you, James, great video & channel, have been watching for a long time. Thank you for all the joy you bring. Live Forever! ❤

[@Drummer8282]

In the video for Noel’s ‘Dead To The World’, the imagery fits in nicely with this theme of leaving earth and ascending to the heavens with the earth down below ( like the Shock Of The Lightning cover or the imagery Jame’s described for Champagne Supernova in the original Masterplan Conspiracy video ). But in the video for ‘Dead To The World’, it starts with floating through space past the farther planets in the solar system and returning down to earth….. It was when I saw that video and knowing the significance of it from James’ videos, I knew the band was getting back together soon. Noel was finally ready.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Yep. Many people have pointed out that, after going up into space in this album, we then got a space/cosmic rock album in who built the moon. The story seemingly continued during the solo years. And then, in the Dead To The World lyric video (and Council Skies as a whole), he seems to come back to earth again. Pretty fun!

[@Drummer8282]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitar I appreciate all your deep dive videos, James. Been a massive fan of the band from my teenage years in the 90’s up ‘til they split and you’ve shed some light on the meaning behind my favourite albums and songs. Cheers from Mississippi 🍻 🇺🇸

[@kempcky]

Perfect timing! I’ve been dying for one of your longer Oasis videos! Cheers from the US! - Ryan

[@lostplacesuk3488]

What gets me is Liams interview in New York when he said “I thought I’d pay my respects before I Blow you up”. And the world trade centre was attacked not long after.

[@leechapman-ri9rb]

Yeah mind blower! Actually Liam said "before they blow you up"

[@ikezios-]

the whole lord don't slow me down artwork breakdown... you did it again, incredible, masterful video, it was in front of our eyes the whole time

[@Gavaldo]

Although James got the lyrics wrong for lord don’t Slow me down as when it’s actually released the words are!! I’m tired and I’m sick’ I’ve got a habit that I just can’t kick” not as mentioned I’ve got a habit that a can’t lick!!

[@darrenstopper1806]

@@Gavaldohe says can’t won’t lick in the second verse

[@ikezios-]

@@Gavaldo also this got me thinking with the whole spiritual concept going on in that era, wasn't that precisely when that noel song "if there's a god" snippet was premiered? if i recall correctly, it was heard in that lord don't slow me down dvd from 2007 so even tho the song never made it on a oasis record and i believe noel only ended up releasing the demo of the song as a bonus content for one of his high flying birds album, the song and its god conceptual lyrical content is still part of that whole concept

[@micktmusic]

Did you see the point Chris Moyles made about the time that had elapsed from the release of DM to the break up of the band. Apparently, it’s the exact same time from the break up of the band to the reunion announcement. There’s so much to unpack with all this. Great video mate. When you look into Noel’s songs for the first NGHFB album, this makes all the more sense, it becomes concrete evidence ❤

[@Slangh]

Dig Out Your Soul is one of my favorite Oasis albums, partly because of that apocalyptic atmosphere that weaves it together, signaling the end of something, while also the start of something new with "Soldier on". I think Noel looks far ahead which shines through his lyrics, but he doesn't plan these things. He's someone who sees the writing on the wall. I love these videos, thanks for making them.

[@matthunter3216]

Thanks for rereleasing this! I’d been back trawling the web for it to no avail! You’re a wizard JH

[@LegsON]

James, please please please share a video with these acoustic arrangements! Some of them sound SO creative we gotta learn how to play them! No need for a lesson of course, just a compilation of these pieces played. Pretty please!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Another fantastic video, thank you for it!

[@Benwheatleys]

Agreed, really nice playing my man

[@thvamvakoudes]

I wondered if anyone noticed. These arrangements are great.

[@LegsON]

@@thvamvakoudes Yet James is answering to every single comment except mine.

[@thvamvakoudes]

@LegsON haha he's done enough. Hope he sees it though.

[@jando248]

I listened to Dig Out Your Soul quite recently and was struck by how the songs sung by Noel sound closer to tracks from a High Flying Birds album than "typical Oasis". Like he was (consciously or not) already writing in a solo headspace.

[@nick_the_padbreaker]

To be honest, I mostly hope for Noel finishing the remix of "Be Here Now".

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

lol 100% the remix of do you know what i mean is how it should have been! now theres the reunion, we might get lucky capt!!

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

That maxi Gonzalez on KZbin already did a great version to be fair

[@MichaelGraham21]

@@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD Do you have a link to it? I can't seem to find it

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

@@MichaelGraham21 kzbin.info/www/bejne/faabZneDrr6KaZosi=NzXL2MqHQ8xF13YO

[@djanil9733]

This man's research and analysis is PhD level! Amazing. Gives a whole new appreciaton of the real depth and substance behind Noel amd the band. Thank you sir!

[@damo1168]

Ddhkian

[@jesterr7133]

James, I just wanted to say thank you for all of the Oasis videos you have done on your channel. I have always been a huge fan of the band, but I had no clue what a lot of the lyrics meant, particularly on the early albums. Knowing what was going on in the background and understanding what the songs are about has helped me to gain a whole new level of appreciation for their music. You've turned me into an Oasis nerd, lol.

[@phuston087]

Been stuck into your videos for a few days now. Ive been a massive Oasis fan (at least i thought I was untill I seen yourself) since 1995, im 41 now. First seen them play in Ireland in Cork 1996. The lore youve created be it imagined or not has made me go back and listen to the albums again with different perspective. Thanks for that. Cant wait till next summer got my ticket

[@stephenlee1833]

Ive been ridiculed and downvoted for years whenever I've expressed my opinion that the Oasis spilt was in many ways by design. I've always struggled to explain how something so real to those closest to the band could possibly have been planned without them knowing. I used to say things like "yes the split was real, to an extent, but it was always by design" because I couldn't ever seem to convey it any better. I just knew as a lifelong fan of the band. In any case it was like pissing in the wind as no one ever took me seriously. Its a massive relief to have found this video and your channel James. You've taken this far deeper than I could ever have imagined and honestly I think you've nailed it! Bang on the money mate...well played.

[@hafidcristobal25]

James. Thank you for all that you do to document the history and excellence of Oasis. As a 41 year old from Chicago, I got into them around 97/98 and love how you bring me right back and even further to early times I didn’t live in real time. Thank you and keep it up.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Cheers mate, you’re very welcome

[@jesterr7133]

The entire theme of the final album was basically that he had to die to live again. The album was called "Dig Out Your Soul" because he was wanting to dig out his own soul. He was basically telling everyone that the band was sucking the life out of him, and that the death of the band would bring him eternal happiness.

[@fr3436]

I did not realize you took that down, it was a great video and a solid proof that NG was still the brilliant conceptual artist after all these years.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed the original - I reckon this one is much improved though 👍👍

[@christopheryoung4367]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitarwhy did you take the original down? I thought it was really good!

[@youssef11223344]

People were nasty and not ready for it ​@@christopheryoung4367

[@supersonicsteve]

The acoustic versions of these songs played in the background are really a nice touch

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

James, I gotta say that I love these deep dives from you. Even if you are taking the piss you give us all things to think about. Please keep making stuff for us. Glad you got tickets for opening night...congrats and enjoy. Peace.

[@Wearethewingmakers]

Red is also the lowest vibrating colour, which is connected to fear. It also symbolizes danger. So its no wonder Liam took it that way. Liam is not stupid, despite what Noel says about him.

[@TheMadFerrit]

Another good watch sir. Noel is good friends with Gordon Smart who was with The Sun at the time of the split. Gordon Smart would have had inside info. Not sure about the heroin reference in Bag It Up though. Noel has often said he did most things but never heroin.

[@martingreenaway7536]

I remember when I first heard NGHFB Council Skies on the day of release and noted the return to old anthemic songs in the mould of old Oasis, then the beautiful version of Live Forever at the end, i though that’s it, that song was recorded in that way for Liam, they will get back together ! Looking at the timeline I reckon discussions had at least begun back then, no way did they just make up a couple of weeks ago and book all those gigs for ticket release a few days later !

[@stfranckmusic]

The beauty of art lies in how its meaning or core intention reveals itself over time. It's part of the journey every artist goes through. As time passes, you get to understand the depth and significance of their work more deeply. This evolving perspective can be applied when analyzing the legacy of any artist. Even songs might have a different meaning over time following your life circumstances

[@ryumehara]

I love your acoustic guitar instrumentals on the background

[@terrysilver89]

The fact you've played the entire album.. better than the band probably could on acoustic.. has not gone unnoticed! Brilliant, enjoyable stuff.. and a great way to avoid the youtube police! 😆❤

[@seanfeld-]

I'm happy I was around to watch this video the first time around. Its probably my favorite video on your channel. I didn't know you took it down. But I'm happy you did so you would make this revised version of it. Awesome video and I agree with everything you said on it.

[@tornaclconor5149]

You're the GOAT of oasis youtube James, absolutely phenomenal stuff

[@joneigotaku8919]

This video makes me realize four things. First, massive kudos to you. you’ve worked incredibly hard and clearly have a huge passion for oasis and finding meaning in their work. Second, Noel was always more than what the media and even early songs perceived them as- not just speaking for a generation of working class, but managing to tell his personal story. Third, he regularly managed to articulate it into a cathartic work of art, appreciating the (dying?) medium of narrative through music. Finally, it seems like he might be able to give oasis the reconciled, triumphant epilogue he probably always wanted to in the form of the reunion tour and new music.

[@Dan-kk9ht]

Thanks for the update James I was looking for this video all over your channel the past few months great to see the boys back 🫡

[@sashazlobin]

That was a class! Unreal, thank you so much!

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Very welcome

[@MuchasDistracciones]

its been a while since i listened to dig out your sould, so im gonna listen to each song as i watch your video, just great

[@TwifOfficial]

Great video! I’m convinced this album is Noel’s way of confessing that he was going to break up the band. There are tons of hints in the album artwork too. The cover tells a layered story about the band’s end, which Noel is about to bring on. In the top left corner, the updated Oasis logo looks like it’s about to explode, with bursts at the top and bottom, symbolizing the band's upcoming destruction. The logo is set against the sky, with a dreamy feel from Liam’s perspective, hinting that a once-vibrant vision is about to be wiped out by an incoming wave. The scene shows a graveyard in a desert, symbolizing the band’s creative death and how nothing can grow anymore. This stagnation seems to come from the band’s internal conflicts as the artwork mixes religious and war imagery, representing the intense disagreements between Noel and Liam about where the band was heading, e.g. a war of ideology. In the bottom left, there's an astronaut on Earth, representing Noel coming back down from the “space” of the band’s success to reality. The astronaut seems to be walking away from the action, showing Noel’s disinterest and his decision to step back from the central action e.g. the band’s drama. In the centre two hands cradle an atomic blast, symbolizing Noel’s acceptance and engineering of the end and how he’s orchestrating it symbolises by the drum Inside the explosion. Below that, there’s a bitten apple, which ties back to the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible. It highlights how Noel knows the band’s fall is coming, just like Adam and Eve after eating the forbidden introduced death. And a newspaper with the headline “Come In, Come Out” suggests that this album is the final ride, inviting listeners to enjoy it before it all comes to an end.

[@agustinorellano8266]

NICE MAN

[@reference12]

Another amazing video, I've discovered this channel in the last few weeks and it's taken me back to a time when I used to wonder about the rock n roll story of oasis, astounding and it makes so much sense. The acoustic versions of the songs are class too

[@stewartbone4236]

I never really listened to Oasis in the ‘90s. Odd but I moved country in 95. Your videos made me seek them out and now I adore listening to them. Thank you for sharing your passion and giving me a gift which I value highly.

[@false_binary]

You displayed humility in your closing and that will make any Oasis fan at the very least, smile and appreciate this effort / level of detail. Excellent work and clearly even the least tin foil of us would concede that this was a farewell even in the most general terms...well, farewell for now (then). Hoping we can see them here in the US 😯

[@xethified]

The acoustic versions that you did for each song was amazing. I would buy a album of these and add it to my Rimworld playlist. Apocalypse country should be a genre lol

[@rondebruijn1145]

Hi James, been waiting for this😄 Thanks for re-uploading👍 Great video!

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Very welcome :)

[@williamfriend1436]

Love the owen morris Brian cannon 90s oasis timeline but this is a great video of the very last stages of the band as they were maybe planned ? Love it cheers James

[@BassPlayerNcl]

Yes! The man is back to tend to my Oasis fix! Thank you, James 😊✌️

[@wino309]

Yesss! We finally had a re-record of the masterplan part 2! The original video was one of my all-time favourite James Hargreaves' deep dives! I'm so glad he brought it back!

[@marcwainwright]

Regarding the 'Stop The Clocks' album, it wasn't the bands choice, it was contractual. Sony were gonna put it out anyway, so Noel decided it would be better if they were involved...

[@alexmoore347]

And the song stop the clocks was written years before that.. around 2001

[@robbie4406]

Another excellent video, thank you James. There is so much we do not know about the LG/NG relationship but it looks like they have made amends.

[@OswaldoCastil]

Thank you very much for reuploading the part 2 of The Masterplan Conspiracy. Dig Out Your Soul is my favourite album of all time and you made it even better with your magic. See you in the Oasis reunion tour James!

[@BAGHEAD1995]

James, i was listening to NG’S HFB album “Chasing Yesterday” I’m sure theres deliberate links to Melissa / What’s the story album in there - Listen to “The girl with the Xray eyes” = The opening sounds very much like the “master plan”. The next song on that album “lock all the doors” sounds very much like “What’s the story”. I’m sure there’s something in it!. See what you think. Great content as always !.

[@lgx3557]

I’ve been looking for this for ages great to see it back up sound James 👍🏻

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Enjoy 😎

[@lgx3557]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitar love what you do pal keep them coming 😁

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

@@lgx3557 Will do mate

[@omiewise77]

The Lightning single also has a butterfly, symbolizing rebirth. Thanks for the videos

[@michaelfarrow5817]

I think the story goes that Record Machine and Stop the Clocks were written for Dig Out Your Soul but Liam didn't turn up for the session so Noel pulled the tracks. If he was already planning to leave, that would make your mind up for you.

[@purplewoodencustard]

Well it doesn't get any more thorough than that James and I found it so entertaining it doesn't matter whether your theory is right or wrong ,im sure you know things about Liam and Noel they don't even know themselves 🎉 great video

[@Samuel-yj7vv]

Hi James, top video-the falling down bit about butterflies, it really got me thinking. I’ve always found the “Dreams We Have as Children” promo CD to be an intriguing part of Oasis’ catalogue. Even though it was recorded before “Dig Out Your Soul,” it was released afterward and featured artwork similar to the album’s campaign. Interestingly, despite its timing, it contains no songs from the “Dig Out Your Soul” era. The choice of covers, particularly “The Butterfly Collector,” has always intrigued me. If you compare the artwork of Oasis’ final single, “Falling Down,” it shows a pinned-down butterfly, which could symbolise Noel feeling trapped. This imagery is quite similar to The Jam’s original. Additionally, the lyrics of “The Butterfly Collector” seem to reflect Noel’s sentiments about the band at that time: “So you finally got what you wanted You’ve achieved your aim by making the walking lame And when you just can’t get any higher You use your senses to suss out this week’s climber And the small fame that you’ve acquired…” It’s almost as if Noel is using the song to express his feelings about Oasis, hinting that the butterfly will be the band’s final act. The song is also rumoured to be about punk groupie Soo Catwoman, who, after the implosion of The Sex Pistols, tried to attach herself to The Jam. This parallel could serve as a message to fans: that they might soon need to find another band to idolise because Oasis’ time was coming to an end. To me, this release, along with Noel’s decision to play these gigs, felt like him dipping his toe into the waters of a solo career. Starting the set with “It’s Good to Be Free” seemed like another indication that he was ready to be ‘set free’-much like the butterfly on the cd artwork spreading its wings inside the royal Albert hall. I reckon this could be a great subject for another video, as I don’t believe you’ve analysed this live recording yet. There’s a lot to unpack here, especially when you start to compare it to the last days of Oasis.

[@thesequelvintage]

The shock of the lightning artwork is quite obviously referencing the sugar jar of Champagne Supernova but the POV of the little person trapped in it looking at the ball. Which clearly feeds deeper into the feeling trapped by the band theory. I looked at that artwork different as soon as you said Champagne Supernova was played in reverse. (I'm a graphic designer for reference)

[@carmenbrion3445]

I was at the Thursday gig they did at Wembley in 2009. The one that the sound system failed. At one point, Liam, with no context, without any interaction with Noel, said - We are not f****** splitting up. I knew something wasn't right. A few weeks later Noel left Oasis.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

very interesting!

[@richardpblaikie]

The sound system/generator failed at Heaton Park too?! Had to wait around for ages before they restarted.

[@carmenbrion3445]

@@richardpblaikie I don't remember how long it took, but they fix it. It was funny as initially we didn't realise because the whole crowd we were singing along. I don't even remember which song it was. Because of what Liam said, I thought, gosh I don't want to be this the last time I see Oasis, so I went back on Saturday. I didn't get a ticket for next year shows, I really hope I get one this week, I'm in the ballot. I really want to see them and sing along to Oasis one more time.

[@Gavaldo]

Stop the clocks track is an absolute masterpiece of a track. Just to think it was written years before Noel actually released it on his first solo album. True classic which he’d had as a demo for about 8 years before actually completing it & releasing it!! Great content James. ✌️👍✌️

[@ChuckNoland-p2c]

Remember in the 'Supersonic documentary' during rehearsels at the boardwalk when Liam said it was all biblical

[@JJPwfelli]

Masterful analysis. I love these deep dive videos you do. Thanks James.

[@twiggycfc1]

Sara was friendly with Gordon Smart editor of the bizarre column and then of the paper itself

[@micktmusic]

She had many friends in the press and PR being in that line of work and was 💯 feeding the rumours of the split before it happened and then the shite about Liam afterwards. How thick skinned is LG coping with all of this by the way ?

[@vituvbracha6009]

I was looking for this one for ages, thanks for putting it back. Evening plan sorted ❤

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Excellent 👍 enjoy

[@cantthinkofaname77]

Have to respect the research and work put into these videos, there's always something interesting.

[@MedalionDS9]

It is a curious coincidence they reunite 15 years later, a good nice round number, and on the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe. Rumors of Noel wanting to pursue solo career were going on since the Oasis days for many years... a lot of things can be seen as there and not just random happenstance.

[@decmcgovern9281]

Different class man! The very best as always

[@johngraham9085]

James ,man your class this love your oasis videos 10 outta 10!!!

[@Rasslind]

You do a fantastic job…Keep dooing it no matter what anyone says✌️✌️

[@micktmusic]

Mate, I watched that Masterplan conspiracy video part 1 when I was going through a bad time. I was obsessed with it and watched it over and over. Can’t wait to see this one ❤

[@andydavies27]

Fascinating video James, it does all fall into line so could be exactly what Noel planned..... or could all be bollocks! But hey you never know with 'The Chief'. Hope you were successful in getting tickets - luckily I got a presale code and managed to get some for Wembley - can't wait! Just hope we get to see at least Bonehead and hopefully Alan White.

[@rsteel1138]

I remember Noel commenting after Knebworth about him realising being in a Band was a Marathon and not a sprint. I have no source, but somehow haven't forgotten it.

[@FakePlasticKnee]

Amazing looking back at those tour blogs. So telling.

[@davidgray4855]

Class mate ! Enjoyed it.. got 2 tickets for the Edinburgh gig happy days… maybe you could do a vid about the potential set list … I’d love hello as the opener !

[@joolaloola3402]

Another really enjoyable watch. Thanks

[@wonderpope]

If there's really a new album coming out next year, I'll be definitely analysing the heck out of it :D

[@Oran_Lee_Bass]

I love it James. My mind is completely blown. If you’re not correct in your theory, you are pretty darn close. Everything you said and all the connections you’ve made make so much sense to me. I would love to know what books Noel reads. I have to get my own lyrics up to par. I’m almost as old as Liam, but I still plan on furthering myself and betting myself as a writer. Noel has always been my main inspiration as far as writing goes. But I have to, as I said, find out where he gets HIS inspiration as far as literature goes. Don’t know if you’ve done any videos on that subject but that would be an incredibly interesting one. Cheers!

[@jakepaterson687]

“you’ll find me on the end of a runway babe” is surely a reference to when he would swan off to the Bahamas/Carribean and sit in a shack at the end of the runway and write music. Believe that’s where he went to write a lot of BHN

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Ah I never made that connection! Well spotted, I like it 👍

[@ofacid3439]

Correct, 'cause BHN was written on Mustique, island so small that the runway literally stretches out from its one coast to another

[@GNRDisturbedSlash]

⁠@@ofacid3439Not really, in regards to the size it’s much larger then that, but I get the sentiment.

[@tcarter1927]

These are great, you should do a podcast mate

[@giovannivenditti4978]

Always spot on. Well done. He always spoke through lyrics while saying in interviews that's all just a bunch of nonsense. Like you said months ago Noel was already telling us about the reunion in "Don't stop"

[@mikecampbell1511]

Thanks

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Hi Mike, thanks for your support :)

[@mikecampbell1511]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitar absolutely loved the video, thank you!

[@MickPurvis1986]

Im only halfway through this but loving it so far ,Its better than the first , your insight into everything Oasis is great esp on Noels thinking , wether its 100 % true or not thats upto the individual i suppose , regaurdless James your definitely onto something with most of it ( imo) ., thanks again for sharing ,contents top & your a top man ❤️🤟❤️👏

[@richardpblaikie]

This is great! Didn't think anything about this back in 2008/09 but all makes sense now. If you look at Noel's Council Skies album and the deluxe track listing, it's almost like the return preview...

[@sebastianfitzptraick7395]

Explain, the second cd?

[@richardpblaikie]

@@sebastianfitzptraick7395 couple of thoughts (if aligning it to James' theory): It starts with the last song released by Noel under the Oasis name/there is a cover of 'mind games' which could be interpreted as the interim years of Liam and the press speculation over Oasis reforming/Finishes with Live Forever which could be seen as Oasis/Liam & Noel living forever through their music.

[@Gavaldo]

James absolutely loved your explanation of DOYS. Brilliant content. Just one thing though the lyrics that Noel actually sings on Lord don’t Slow Me Down when it was officially released on the video is!! “I tried and I’m sick, I’ve got habit that I just can’t Kick. Not as you said “I’ve got a habit that a cat can’t Lick!! ✌️👍✌️

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Youre right on the first verse - the "cat wont lick" is the last verse I think

[@Gavaldo]

@@JamesHargreavesGuitarYeah it’s the 2nd verse, bang on my friend.✌️👍. (I knew you’d not make that mistake) Brilliant Explanation of the DOYS album theory. I have to say that it’s very hard to not agree with everything you said. Definitely much more informative information than the last masterplan video which was awesome also, Keep up the great work my man. (We need your input and wise words)✌️. Noel does nothing without deeply thinking about what he’s saying in interviews etc. Liam is off the cuff but with Noel it’s all got some meaning or planned perspective of what he’s thinking about. It’s all part of the MASTERPLAN!

[@ThePinkfloyd51]

I, too, had much less white hair in my beard in December 2022! Great video James, as always.

[@mikecampbell1511]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you soo much. Loved it!

[@tanyacampbell29]

As bad as it sounds I always thought he'd come back once he'd got rid of her and low and behold he got divorced and they started talking again and now the band are back together, regardless if it's only for one world tour and an album or for the long run but I had always said once she was gone they'd be brothers again. I love all of your conspiracy Oasis videos and how deeply you've thought about it, I mean it makes sense to me.

[@georgecase5908]

hate to be pedantic, but it's "lo" not "low".

[@mattpotter8725]

Or he needed the money, I don't see this lasting, as much as I'd love Oasis to be back together and releasing great music again.

[@Matt.Willoughby]

Her? 😮 😂

[@DavidCook-v8y]

@McMac11Nice one Macca

[@stovepop]

I've been listening a lot to Dig Out Your Soul and the two Beady Eye albums so naturally DOYS is the death of Oasis and Beady Eye was born dunno but nice one James playing those song with just an Acoustic guitar nice to hear them like that

[@anderslai]

Brilliant stuff James, thanks for sharing these

[@mitchellhinkley4896]

I remember the days of linewire. Going back to 05-06 and “stop the clocks” being banded around back then. I had some made demo that I cannot for the life of me find anymore. Made no mention of stop the clocks from my recollection though. But it was on my iPod before stop the clocks came out. James you’ve brought this together brilliants and I’ve learned more about this period. Great speculation and I hope and pray Noel is literally this much of a genius.

[@newtonshiggers]

Limewire was a great tool for downloading filth (so I heard).

[@mitchellhinkley4896]

@@newtonshiggers until the old man found those ‘jazz films’ then it wasn’t so great.

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

Blueys you mean

[@mitchellhinkley4896]

@@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD if you’re a fan of Bottom and remember a joke about “jazz mags” you’ll get the reference lol

[@Tsa-SONGS-ABOUT-BEING-a-DAD]

@@mitchellhinkley4896 yes I am and definitely got it mate just joking. Loved bottom

[@Flukey_1970]

I love your conspiracy videos. By the way i saw something earlier online that Liams son played a major part in Noel and Liam’s reconciliation that would be an interesting story

[@jamlemon]

It’s funny how Liam thinks of him as a puppet master and Andy Bell talks about him manipulating via the press. I’ve also heard comments before along the lines of how Noel only releases albums so he can do press tours. 😂

[@Garethlewis89]

Mad for it !

[@garetharnold8630]

There he is !! Been quiet man ! 😂 I’ll save this for tonight when I have piece to watch it 😎

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Nice, enjoy 👍

[@KremBotop]

Super excited about this, glad it's back up.

[@Astrofelt]

What a weird coincidence, I just rewatched The Masterplan conspiracy 1 yesterday 😅

[@jayquanvo5134]

James you should do a video Melissa LIN. Even better try to track her down for an interview! From your song breakdowns, she was absolutely a pivotal inspiration and positive influence between Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory period. Possibly saved Oasis the first time round. Wouldn't that be a story if Noel ended up hooking up with her again on this American reunion tour.

[@highlander50]

This is crazy.. how did you pay close attention to every verse and figure all this out? Makes total sense.. you're deciphered Noel's mind

[@davidmylchreest3306]

Great video, and I would love to see this become a full series. Is it possible that there is a hidden meaning in Be Here Now track listing, or is it just a collection of all the leftover songs Noel had after he put his best songs on the first two albums?

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Was thinking about doing BHN for the next conspiracy vid at some point actually 😎