Morrissey Central "WHEN YOU ARE THE QUARRY" (January 6, 2023)

by MORRISSEY

I am aware that the ludicrous 'Morrissey is Far Right' attributions have very recently wiggled back into minor vogue on all of the usual gossip sites. This rush is, I am assured, in view of Miley Cyrus wanting to be removed from 'I Am Veronica', and suddenly the very dated rehash of "This is because of Morrissey's political views" wobbles out - delighting those for whom I am a book that under no circumstances can they stop reading. My friends are fully aware of a certain aim to put me out of circulation, which has inexplicably become relentless even though the entire point of Cancel Culture is to never again acknowledge whomever has been cancelled. You cannot constantly vomit out the same regurgitated "he should not be listened to" dirge year after year, because YOU are displaying an obsession that you urge others to avoid. I had secretly hoped that the glorious benefit of being cancelled would be that I could never again receive a bad review, because even to give me yet another oh-so-predictable bad review confirms that I am not, after all, cancelled. But the Cancel Vultures write only in headlines; they do not answer questions; their darts aim only for the inspired elite of perceptive intelligence. The Vultures are usually chief exponents of the hate and harassment which they themselves define as justification for Cancellation of others. Cancel Vultures are unknowable blanks, and they only attack those of whom they are most jealous - because others don't count. They will not forgive you for being alive, but they will not square up to you face-to-face because they would be forced to look into your eyes … where the wordless truth resides. Worst of all, Cancel Vultures cannot ever apologize for being wrong. This would be worse than death. I have been invited onto U.S. and U.K television news outlets to discuss the situation with Miley and 'Bonfire of teenagers', but of course, there's no point. In truth, Miley has backed off for reasons unconnected to me, having had a major clash with a key figure in 'the circle'. I cannot give any details about the private fight because … it is private, after all.

Miley knew everything about me when she arrived to sing 'I Am Veronica' almost two years ago; she walked into the studio already singing the song. She volunteered. I did not ask her to get involved. Her professionalism was astounding, her vocals a joy to behold. Every minute that I spent with Miley was loving and funny. She asked if she could be in the 'Veronica' video. I was very honored. She told me that Morrissey songs are on 24-hour rotation in her house, and she had frequently been photographed in Morrissey t-shirts. Miley came into my world; I did not venture towards hers. I was eternally thankful, and even now, I remain so.

The campaign to destroy my career was originally led by four male individuals in Britain, each of whom have prominent positions on social media - and they have full unedited access to the Legacy Media. At some point, each one of them had hopes of a candle-lit friendship with me, and this did not happen. Their rage for attention then took a different turn. They want some form of Wikipedia mention as well as a future personal Index reference in 'Who Killed Morrissey?'. Yes, staggeringly, that is their goal.

Although the Left changed and deserted me many years ago, I am most certainly not Far Right, and I have not ever met anyone who claims to be Far Right. My politics are straightforward: I recognize realities. Some realities horrify me, and some do not, but I accept that I was not created so that others might gratify me and delight me with all that they think and do - what a turgid life that would be. I've been offended all of my life, and it has strengthened me, and I am glad. I wouldn't have the journey any other way. Only by hearing the opinions of others can we form truly rational views, and therefore we must never accept a beehive society that refuses to reflect a variety of views.

I am therefore sorry to report to some of you that I am absolutely not Far Right. If your wearisome echo disapproves of me not being Far Right, I wish you the hope that you deny yourself. Britain's 'Question Time' has thrown the red carpet my way six times asking me to appear on television to discuss the Left-Right divide, but I have always refused, and not least of all because I am sick to death of a debate that can never possibly resolve itself. I also refuse because I am apolitical, and if nothing else, I know my place.

I do not care very much about myself - and I never have. But the crucial point about 'Music as Art' is evident in life-changing music that has always happened before anyone expected it. The very best examples are the Sex Pistols, David Bowie, the Ramones, the Velvet Underground, Alice Cooper, and even the Dolls and Iggy: no one saw these monoliths coming, therefore the people discovered them before the industry had time to halt the fun. Now, alas, music cannot happen unless it adheres to strict industry guidelines, and this falsely assures the listening public that things could not possibly be better than they currently are. The infantilised world is delighted to stream music, but if they were asked to walk 50 yards to a record shop to access those very songs … they wouldn't bother to. However, the connection between the music industry and Cancel Vultures is that they both agree that their main job is to stop singers and bands from saying anything important. Respecting equal freedom for those that you control … is not freedom. Music as Art has now been destroyed because it expands public opinion, and thus, with the current Top 100 downloads … no bubbles can ever rise. Songs once kept listeners occupied for years, but this has been replaced by suspiciously instant stardom for anyone obedient enough to agree that babies are naturally born through the left ear. Proper artists need not apply. Imagination must be paralyzed, and saying nothing whatsoever is the only pathway to all music awards. Look for yourself.

Following Britain's 9/11 abomination at the Manchester Arena, Miley was asked to take part in the Don't Look Back In Anger event, and she refused. I asked her why she had refused, and she said "I am not into all that."

I write these words mainly for (but not directly about) my audience - who are the best and most incredible audience that anyone could dream of, and perhaps many onlookers are jealous of this fact. I have not ever voted for a political party in my life, and I have not ever joined a political party, and I have not ever attended a political rally. On the political stage, I do not exist: you have never seen me there and you never shall. I therefore do not mind in the least if you join the Morrissey haters - there is always the likelihood that I'd feel exactly the same way about you. But if you join forces with the Cancel Vultures, your only aim is to numb time, and your eyes are dead.

5 January 2023

WHEN YOU ARE THE QUARRY - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - WHEN YOU ARE THE QUARRY

MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY on MORRISSEY CENTRAL

www.morrisseycentral.com

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Member @Cornflakes reminded us that Miley Cyrus actually did attend the One Love Manchester event.
For clarity:
May 22, 2017 - Bombing.
May 25, 2017 - spontaneously sung after a minutes silence in the city.
May 27, 2017 - sung during the Courteeners et al gig @ Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
June 4, 2017 - One Love Manchester concert.
September 9, 2017 - We Are Manchester benefit.
All featured "Don't Look Back In Anger".
It should be noted the "We Are Manchester" event was predominantly Manchester bands and there is no online evidence to support Miley Cyrus was invited/involved with said.

First Central image by Stephen Shames.
Second Central image by Esparza.
Regards,
FWD.

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Media items:

• NME: "Morrissey hits back at “cancel vultures” suggesting Miley Cyrus dropped off collab due to his political views" - January 6, 2023
• Stereogum: "Morrissey Posts Lengthy Statement About His Politics, “Cancel Vultures,” & Miley Cyrus Dropping Off His Song" - January 6, 2023

 

[Hrki]

I don't think Morrissey and Miley are lying about her involvement in the memorial concert, but rather this website/readership has confused two different events.

Morrissey wrote in his post: Following Britain's 9/11 abomination at the Manchester Arena, Miley was asked to take part in the Don't Look Back In Anger event, and she refused. I asked her why she had refused, and she said "I am not into all that."

Morrissey is referring to the We Are Manchester concert led by Noel Gallagher at Manchester Arena on 9th September, 2017. This concert was held four months after the arena bombing and was its reopening. Morrissey no doubt saw the much-circulated videos of Noel Gallagher and His High-Flying Birds singing Don't Look Back in Anger to the sold out arena with the crowd singing it back to the performer. Due to the omnipresence of these clips, many people (and seemingly Morrissey) remember this event as being called Don't Look Back in Anger. The correct name of the concert was We Are Manchester. Miley Cyrus was not in attendance nor did she perform.

The concert that has been linked to in this comment section and pinned story took place on 4th June, 2017 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It was called One Love Manchester. Miley did perform at this event. This concert took place two weeks after the bombing and this proximity to the bombing, the much larger crowd, the fact it was televised, and the more famous names on the lineup seemingly have made many of us assume this is the concert to which Morrissey was referring.

As for why Miley didn't tell Morrissey she was at the earlier, larger fundraiser we will never know. Or maybe she did and Morrissey misunderstood? Or he omitted it for editorial reasons?

But as it stands, we have found something Morrissey and Miley didn't lie about.

did Mozza perform at any of those concerts?

 

[jmb066]

I'm not the one being naive. If you've been a fan since the age of 15, you know what Morrissey is like when it comes to labels and executives and slagging people off in public when they disappoint him. You also know he's spent at least 10 years (of the 40) without a label. Come on.

Who does not complain about work, lazy coworker, horrible boss everyone has gripes. His work effects so many, his art and his choice to ensure it gets out his way. Again most artist have been on multiple labels as they don't really care about the artist or the music. Just the money.

 

[Anonymous]

What happened to never complain, never explain?

 

[Redacted]

I looked at Dave Haslam's twitter and it says he wrote a book about Sylvia Plath? Why do people think that some association with Sylvia Plath is some mark of highbrow intellectualism? I took a class on her and had to read The Bell Jar, which was kind of interesting, and then read her poetry, which was not.

 

[IntPlayboy]

Guardian report

Morrissey says Miley Cyrus album exit was nothing to do with his politics

American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new record

www.theguardian.com

 

[Redacted]

I don't think Morrissey and Miley are lying about her involvement in the memorial concert, but rather this website/readership has confused two different events.

Morrissey wrote in his post: Following Britain's 9/11 abomination at the Manchester Arena, Miley was asked to take part in the Don't Look Back In Anger event, and she refused. I asked her why she had refused, and she said "I am not into all that."

Morrissey is referring to the We Are Manchester concert led by Noel Gallagher at Manchester Arena on 9th September, 2017. This concert was held four months after the arena bombing and was its reopening. Morrissey no doubt saw the much-circulated videos of Noel Gallagher and His High-Flying Birds singing Don't Look Back in Anger to the sold out arena with the crowd singing it back to the performer. Due to the omnipresence of these clips, many people (and seemingly Morrissey) remember this event as being called Don't Look Back in Anger. The correct name of the concert was We Are Manchester. Miley Cyrus was not in attendance nor did she perform.

The concert that has been linked to in this comment section and pinned story took place on 4th June, 2017 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It was called One Love Manchester. Miley did perform at this event. This concert took place two weeks after the bombing and this proximity to the bombing, the much larger crowd, the fact it was televised, and the more famous names on the lineup seemingly have made many of us assume this is the concert to which Morrissey was referring.

As for why Miley didn't tell Morrissey she was at the earlier, larger fundraiser we will never know. Or maybe she did and Morrissey misunderstood? Or he omitted it for editorial reasons?

But as it stands, we have found something Morrissey and Miley didn't lie about.

At the event where Ariana Grande is with Miley, Chris Martin sang Don't Look Back In Anger to Ariana Grande and Liam Gallagher was there. He was not expected, but got there last minute and did a few songs.

 

[Private Widdle]

This is an underrated point.

Morrissey shows used to be exciting. It's obviously not his fault that he got old, but an aloof guy with his tongue rammed into his cheek, wearing Simon Cowell's jeans standing stock still doing borderline cabaret versions of old curios, with a meat and potato backing band and who probably won't do most of the hits - and might not turn up at all - is gonna become less of a draw over time. Even for those who aren't put off by the moaning about foreign accents and sticking up for sexual assault.

I suspect you intend dry humour in the knowledge that the Moz live dates in 2022 were tremendous.

 

[Surface]

Amy what other artist do you like, most have been on several labels. You can't be this naive?

But they don’t bitch and whine about them when they move onto another label

 

[Les Tameside]

Hasn’t really helped himself with his attitude on the live front either - his gig tickets have long been lottery tickets, and his setlist quality control is often bizarre.

I noted with bafflement the fact that Black Cloud got revived last year, but his affection for The Loop has always left me scratching my head. Who has ever been in a queue for a Moz gig thinking: “Oooh I hope he plays that nothingy rockabilly one tonight”?

Me.

 

[Thewlis]

But they don’t bitch and whine about them when they move onto another label

He was bitching and whining since he was on Rough Trade. Get over it or move on.

Moz will never change. Like it or not.

 

[jmb066]

But they don’t bitch and whine about them when they move onto another label

Many do, look and you will see it's everywhere with most artist of integrity. Maybe the manufactured dribble loves their labels. Again Morrissey fans are interesting to say the least.

 

[Surface]

He was bitching and whining since he was on Rough Trade. Get over it or move on.

Moz will never change. Like it or not.

I don’t give a f***, it’s Morrissey that whinges about no deal, no promotion, not getting in the charts etc

 

[Thewlis]

I don’t give a f***, it’s Morrissey that whinges about no deal, no promotion, not getting in the charts etc

Yes, something he has done since 1985.

 

[Lucifer Sam]

But as it stands, we have found something Morrissey and Miley didn't lie about.

Only on a technicality. The broader issue is that Morrissey disliked the sanctimonious sing-along memorials after the bombing, and Miley Cyrus is supposed to have said she didn't participate because she isn't "into all that"—which, if it means anything, means kumbaya concerts broadly, not just one in particular. Don't Look Back in Anger was performed at both concerts, and the morons sang & swayed.

One of them is lying. My suspect is the unctuous and skanky Beverly Hillybilly who gloms onto older artists.

 

[Anonymous]

Well that's just it, he does not owe us anything. Why should he conform or play the game at any level? Most bands/artist I respect have had label issues. Why should they let those greedy bastards dictate anything? Paul Westerberg stopped dealing with labels and disappeared. The Church were ignored in the U.K. Because they wanted to promote new music and not play Under The Milkyway only. Morrissey is just the more well known artist who will not give in to the BS. He can find a new manager, he can find a new label. His fans will support him because has said something to them that touches the soul. I'm 50 in a few days, been listening since I was 15. He has given us amazing music and has more to come. He has earned the right to dictate how he plays the game. Besides Richard Ashcroft I've never seen anyone attacked so much for leaving or not reuniting a band. Don't like his tactics or his music, move on there is plenty of media friendly, label loving artist for you. Go listen to Coldplay, why come here and spend negative energy on something you have given up on. Any band artist that has disspaointed me it's simple. I talk with my wallet, don't buy the music, don't see the shows s and if I lose total interest sell the collection to other fans. I don't go on their boards and whine like a little bitch.

the irony of a response to a statement from Morrissey that talks about people not being allowed to air opinion and you suggest people also having opinions that may differ from his is like "whining like a little bitch". He should be free to say what he wants and people shouldn't be free to respond. Interesting.

If he wanted to he could release and promote and distribute himself. But that would remove his ability to constantly "whine like a bitch"

 

[Anonymous]

I don't think Morrissey and Miley are lying about her involvement in the memorial concert, but rather this website/readership has confused two different events.

Morrissey wrote in his post: Following Britain's 9/11 abomination at the Manchester Arena, Miley was asked to take part in the Don't Look Back In Anger event, and she refused. I asked her why she had refused, and she said "I am not into all that."

Morrissey is referring to the We Are Manchester concert led by Noel Gallagher at Manchester Arena on 9th September, 2017. This concert was held four months after the arena bombing and was its reopening. Morrissey no doubt saw the much-circulated videos of Noel Gallagher and His High-Flying Birds singing Don't Look Back in Anger to the sold out arena with the crowd singing it back to the performer. Due to the omnipresence of these clips, many people (and seemingly Morrissey) remember this event as being called Don't Look Back in Anger. The correct name of the concert was We Are Manchester. Miley Cyrus was not in attendance nor did she perform.

The concert that has been linked to in this comment section and pinned story took place on 4th June, 2017 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It was called One Love Manchester. Miley did perform at this event. This concert took place two weeks after the bombing and this proximity to the bombing, the much larger crowd, the fact it was televised, and the more famous names on the lineup seemingly have made many of us assume this is the concert to which Morrissey was referring.

As for why Miley didn't tell Morrissey she was at the earlier, larger fundraiser we will never know. Or maybe she did and Morrissey misunderstood? Or he omitted it for editorial reasons?

But as it stands, we have found something Morrissey and Miley didn't lie about.

But you are missing the whole context of the reason why he said what he said. It was to suggest that Miley was not interested in such things. The "thing" related to the Manchester bombing was the same for the One Love event so his assumption (or his lie where he says she isn't interested in such things) falls flat on its face.

This is where PR comes in and why he should stop attempting to do his own. It is like one step forward, 50 steps back.

 

[gashonthenail]

Yes she is but she also said this - in a 2017 recording, Waters can be seen calling Muslim birthrates in Britain "dangerous" and calling for their mass deportation: "The idea that these f***ers can just come along and take it all," she says. "Stop all Muslim immigration now.”

And that's the problem, Morrissey doeant think through the consequences before he associates himself with certain people, he's done it time and again.

Would you want to live in a country that was majority Muslim? I wouldn´t. And many Muslims wouldn´t. Especially women and gay Muslims.
AMW comes across as really dangerous in this interview. I´m not saying in any way that I agree with everything she says or has said. I don´t agree with everything she says about Islam. But is she dangeous / far right? I don´t think so. She is simply an articulate woman with a point of view. Are some of those views challenging? Obviously. But that´s good, isn´t it? To hear views that are challenging.

Can you succeed in politics by telling the truth? It´s an interesting question. If by ´truth´ we mean ´saying what you really believe´.

Can you succeed in the music business by telling the truth?

 

[Anonymous]

Morrissey hits back after Miley Cyrus drops out of his album

Morrissey criticised those he deemed to be “cancel vultures” who “only attack those of whom they are most jealous”

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

I doubt Miley will be too happy at being quoted from an alleged private conversation that she isn't interested in such things like a concert reaction to the Manchester bombing when she had already performed at such an event.

But there again I fully expect her to have a professional PR team who would advise against responding to such tit for tat diatribes.

 

[Anonymous]

That's his choice, but some here come just to express their hate for the man. I just dont see the point, in wasting the time. I come here for info or to share the music. I don't post that often as so many here just want the argument. As soon as I read the message Morrissey put out I thought good for him, then I laughed and said he is finally doing what so many want and yet still they will complain. It's just entertainment at this point. Very toxic fan base will never get me to forget the music. With the exception of digital music Smiths/Morrissey is the only physical music left in my collection. Only one I won't sell, sure I want new music, hell I want the vinyl reissues now on the 2nd label that was going to release them. Yes all lost opportunities for Morrissey. None of that takes away the joy of hearing Cemetery Gates, playing Your Arsenal at max volume or finding a rare version on vinyl.

or they are just freely expressing their views in response. Would you prefer to cancel that opinion?

 

[Anonymous]

A beautiful phrase, possibly a future song title

Which means?