My Manics pilgrimage - and some spookiness... - Forever Delayed

Manic Street Mike · #1 22-02-2015, 13:27

Myself and a friend had an excursion to Cardiff over the past three days.

On Thursday, we went in the Trade Street cafe to see if James would come in.

On Friday, we did the usual Manics fan thing of heading to Blackwood, to see from where they came. I have to say it was an affirming experience - the empathy I felt for them when I was in mental and urban hell came rushing back. They came from the same sort of background. We inadvertently ended up in the cafe from No Manifesto, too!

Later that day, as the sky became bruised, we made for the Severn Bridge. By the time we got there, it was night time, and walking across it was just a surreal experience. Utterly amazing, though. Truly. Half way across, we threw some roses off for Richey, and carried on our way. When we reached Aust Services, we left a bunch for him with a note in the car park.

However, here's the spooky bit.

This was about half 8 at night. The car park was deserted, absolutely pitch black, just a few cars around but nobody in sight. We walked away from the roses, and a few moments later, we heard this strange sort of panpipe music coming from where we'd left them. We looked at one another, like 'What's that?' and as we did it died down, before picking back up again. We decided to let it be, and carry on walking. Makes one wonder, though. It was definitely a tune, and echoed somewhat, very clear in the air.

hillgrove · #2 22-02-2015, 13:48

Im going to look around Blackwood and areas before the gig on 5th June,cant wait.x

Europa Gluten Free · #3 22-02-2015, 15:26

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However, here's the spooky bit.

This was about half 8 at night. The car park was deserted, absolutely pitch black, just a few cars around but nobody in sight. We walked away from the roses, and a few moments later, we heard this strange sort of panpipe music coming from where we'd left them. We looked at one another, like 'What's that?' and as we did it died down, before picking back up again. We decided to let it be, and carry on walking. Makes one wonder, though. It was definitely a tune, and echoed somewhat, very clear in the air.

Glad to hear that Richey has mastered another instrument in the last 20 years.

Looking forward to the upcoming releases when the Manics finally admit it was all just a bit of craic and Richey has spent his time out of the limelight in shopping malls all over the world.

Hits will include:
Panpipe Emptiness
Panpipe Junk
Little Baby Panpipes
Life Becoming a Panpipe
From Despair to Panpipes
4 panpipes: £7
Panpipes in the Summertime
Pan Pan Panpipes
Loves Sweet Panpipes.

Manic Street Mike · #4 22-02-2015, 16:03

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Glad to hear that Richey has mastered another instrument in the last 20 years.

He didn't master a first.

gracie · #5 22-02-2015, 16:50

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He didn't master a first.

Oh Richey

I can imagine him all Goa-esque with long hippy locks playing the pan flutes. Sigh.

cricri · #6 22-02-2015, 15:56

Was the panpipe plugged in?

MoMoney MoJunk · #7 22-02-2015, 16:49

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Was the panpipe plugged in?

Takk · #8 22-02-2015, 17:23

cars have stereos.

Elizabeth M · #9 22-02-2015, 17:36

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cars have stereos.

Where's your sense of romance?

Manic Street Mike · #10 22-02-2015, 18:50

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cars have stereos.

Yeah but stereos only emit sound when they're turned on, and when there are cars around.

Takk · #11 22-02-2015, 19:08

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Yeah but stereos only emit sound when they're turned on, and when there are cars around.

Well your post said there were a few

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Manic Street Mike · #12 22-02-2015, 19:13

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Well your post said there were a few

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Well, parked up, but this was at night around the little office at the top of the ramp, it was dead quiet, nobody was around at all, the, like, three cars that were present were nowhere near the bunch of roses, and were all shut off.

I'm not saying OMG IT'S RICHEY, but it's pretty fucking odd.

sculptureofabloke · #13 23-02-2015, 09:58

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Well, parked up, but this was at night around the little office at the top of the ramp, it was dead quiet, nobody was around at all, the, like, three cars that were present were nowhere near the bunch of roses, and were all shut off.

I'm not saying OMG IT'S RICHEY, but it's pretty fucking odd.

My guess is they were doggers, panpipes are well erotic.

I went to Blackwood last year for the first time and I suppose no matter where you go it's always going to look different from the outside looking in. Course they weren't gonna be there but I felt like a bit of a stalker, walking around seeing all the places they used to hang out, walking past their school, past Suicide Alley, the Miner's Institute etc.. I enjoyed it, kinda expected it to be more desolate than it is. They've got a Subway, a Wetherspoons and an ASDA and I wasn't really expecting that. Sure I'd be bored shitless living there but eh, I didn't think it was that bad a place and I suppose being from Hull, it makes most places look like paradise.

Frozendiva · #14 22-02-2015, 18:58

Were any alcoholic beverages consumed?

Manic Street Mike · #15 22-02-2015, 19:04

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Were any alcoholic beverages consumed?

None.