Paul McCartney has explained that he has previously spoken to Gorillaz about a possible collaboration.
Gorillaz have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Returning with their third album ‘Plastic Beach’ last year, the band managed to recruit everyone from Lou Reed to Bobby Womack, Mark E Smith to Snoop Dogg.
However one pop force remains out of their reach. Paul McCartney has yet to appear on record with Gorillaz, but in a recent interview the former Beatle admitted that talks have taken place.
Speaking to TheQuietus, Paul McCartney explained that the two parties have discussed a possible collaboration. “We have kind of talked – nothing serious but I like what they do. It’s got near a couple of times but we never had the time.”
Little wonder. Gorillaz released a total of two albums last year, in between the most ambitious tour they have ever undertaken. Paul McCartney meanwhile, is almost always on the road and recently visited South America.
Currently celebrating the expansive re-issue of his twin solo albums ‘McCartney’ / ‘McCartney II’ the singer could yet work with Gorillaz. A ‘source’ told The Sun that the rumours could have some substance: “Damon originally brought up the idea of doing something with Gorillaz at the Q Awards (in 2007) and they have been trying to sort something since. It never worked out on the last album, ‘Plastic Beach’, but things are looking good for something in the future.”
Damon Albarn is currently preparing the launch of his second opera, to be based on the life of 16th century scientist John Dee. Paul McCartney meanwhile, is working on a ballet score for New York Ballet.
