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Post by christian12475 on Feb 15, 2007 17:05:52 GMT -5
I live in the area where Christopher Thorn grew up. You call any local radio station, ask to play B.M., they play "No rain". Ask them for info on B.M., they have none. No idea they are back together with a new singer under the same name. On the forum, you guys are having a logo contest, making videos, and cover song tribute album. Some of you, a few of you actually met any of the guys? Since myspace blew up & took over the world, there's alot more access to material, bandmembers and the fans. The capitol records website for the band is still barely running with no info at all. I've only met Rogers personally, I've recieved e-mails from Travis & time to time Chris Shinn sends me a message & I recieve an e-mail from rogers about 3 times a year, which is cool and all. But as for the fans to promote a band, face it , for the last 11 years we the fans kept B.M. alive, Glenn out doin whatever, Rog living in N.Y.C. and Brad & C.T. doing their thing out west, U.T. was awesome by the way. In 10 years we get a classic masters c.d., and a live c.d. with all the info all fucked up. Where is the rest of the good music and material, are they going to release something every 5 years just to keep money coming in or to keep the fans hangin around.the self-titled & soup album were released 3 years apart & that kept us hangin around for the rest of our lives. I just wonder why there hasn't been more released for the fans. And then with promotional logo contest & video footage, send to us the band & we'll pick the best one. Free promotions here, free promotions there, and any of you feeling used? I love the Band Blind Melon, I think Travis is going to be something special, and I was happy as hell to hear that they are getting back together and I know things take time but.... I just don't know anymore....I just don't know anymore.... is it about the music or is it about the money, from where I'm sittin, it looks likes about the money and having the fans do all the leg work for free, and the fans feel real important now, feeling part of something, but when you're all used up & there is nothing left to use, we're done with ya, thanks for all the hard work & support but no thanks cuz we used a name that was famous from the 90's that already paved a road that we'll follow . Kinda like Jena Kraus still living off of Mouthful of Cavaties, from 11 years ago.....
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 17:18:14 GMT -5
Gee. I haven't been on here in a few weeks now because I've been so durned busy, it's even interfering with my myspace habit. And I log on here and what do I seeeeee? My pumpkin pie Christian posting somethin'. I gotta agree. That is all. Miss you pretty pumpkin melon. #smileyhug#
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Post by *Sonya* on Feb 15, 2007 17:35:43 GMT -5
Have some faith in the guys. A few months ago I emailed Christopher and he told me that they do plan to release a bunch of previously unreleased material. It will come, just be patient.
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 17:38:41 GMT -5
It's really quite hard to have faith in people who say one thing and their actions say something else. No offense Sonya.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2007 17:43:01 GMT -5
I think the idea of the video contest and logo contest went right over your head. What's wrong with letting fans be involved? Nothing at all..
As for the records, and what not, the band inked a 7 record deal with Capitol. I'm really not sure if they had a choice, whether or not, they could get out of that contract. If not.. Classic Masters, Palace, Best of.., and the double Best of would bring it up to 7, to fulfill their contract with the company.
They have no record compnay yet. The only way their news is getting out there is through the fans. The band is recording their 1st album with Travis... Step by step, they gain a little more attention.. But, the band isn't paying any money to market the band. If they were in it for the money, they wouldn't have set Nico up for life, and they would be marketing the FUCK out of their reunion. The band is in the studio, enjoying making music together, again.
Whether or not people dig it isn't really the issue. People come up with all of these "in it for the money" schemes... Look how excited Brad is during the new video (at the beginning).. Then, look at how the band is enjoying themselves throughout... Looks like they are having fun to me!
Again, as for feeling used because of the video contest/logo contest... if you definte feeling used as "your favorite band involving YOU in their projects" then, USE ME BITCHES!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2007 17:45:03 GMT -5
PS - The new site will have plenty of Unreleased stuff...Music/Video/Memorabilia/Pictures.. etc..
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 17:46:50 GMT -5
I think the idea of the video contest and logo contest went right over your head. What's wrong with letting fans be involved? Nothing at all.. As for the records, and what not, the band inked a 7 record deal with Capitol. I'm really not sure if they had a choice, whether or not, they could get out of that contract. If not.. Classic Masters, Palace, Best of.., and the double Best of would bring it up to 7, to fulfill their contract with the company. They have no record compnay yet. The only way their news is getting out there is through the fans. The band is recording their 1st album with Travis... Step by step, they gain a little more attention.. But, the band isn't paying any money to market the band. If they were in it for the money, they wouldn't have set Nico up for life, and they would be marketing the FUCK out of their reunion. The band is in the studio, enjoying making music together, again. Whether or not people dig it isn't really the issue. People come up with all of these "in it for the money" schemes... Look how excited Brad is during the new video (at the beginning).. Then, look at how the band is enjoying themselves throughout... Looks like they are having fun to me! Again, as for feeling used because of the video contest/logo contest... if you definte feeling used as "your favorite band involving YOU in their projects" then, USE ME BITCHES! How one-sided the information you have gotten is. I don't think you're in any position to make a judgment about whether or not these people are doing this for the money, and further, I never said anything of the sort. Like I said, actions speak louder than words. Yeah, look at Brad. He's enjoying himself. Isn't he so lucky to have gotten away with his LIFE? Cuz I think Shannon LOST HIS trying to fulfill his obligation to those people in spite of the fact that he had a serious drug problem and should have NOT been on tour in the first place.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2007 17:48:58 GMT -5
You were agreeing with Christian. Therefore, you also think they are in it for the cash. Maybe I didn't read your post very well... Although, I did read your MySpace blog.
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 17:54:03 GMT -5
You were agreeing with Christian. Therefore, you also think they are in it for the cash. Maybe I didn't read your post very well... Although, I did read your MySpace blog. True. That blog was approved by Nel before I posted it. I will NEVER betray her confidence and I try VERY hard to avoid insinuating things about issues of a personal nature that she has shared with me. I haven't been back here for some time because a) I've been super busy and b) it is SO HARD for me to bite my tongue when I see certain things. I do agree with Christian as far as them using all of you to market themselves. I think that these guys are using you. And you like it, so good for you. Hell. It's not costing them anything. Just slap the Blind Melon name on them and shit -- they've got built-in fans, right? C'mon. That's not about money?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2007 17:55:41 GMT -5
And what if Shannon was still in the band, part of this forum, and personally asked if YOU would like to help design the new CD and new shirts?
PS - What happened to not bringing up Nel?
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Post by Meredith on Feb 15, 2007 17:59:40 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree with Matt, use ME! We are given an AMAZING opportunity to interact with and have a part in BLIND MELON, who else gives fans the opportunities we have been given? I feel very thankful and very lucky..... How many fans get to have this chance? If you don't want to participate in the contests that Glen is nice enough to set up for us then you don't have to, but don't complain and ruin it for the rest of us who are having a TON of fun with it.
Ill tell you what I love Blind Melon, I love the whole damned BAND just as much as any fan can love a band, If I can do something to help I WILL and that is my choice. Nobody asked me to start this forum, nobody asked me to make the demand page, nobody asked me to spend free time spreading the word of the reunion I did that because I WANTED TO! I want to help my favorite band... so what? So what if they make a million dollars on the new album, I hope they do! They are musicians and making music is their job. Of course its about the music, I want to make money at my job, if I don't do my job right I don't get paid, people need to be good at their jobs...
I'm sorry to rant, I don't mean to come across as angry or anything, I'm just passionate.
#rantonoff#
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 18:06:00 GMT -5
And what if Shannon was still in the band, part of this forum, and personally asked if YOU would like to help design the new CD and new shirts? PS - What happened to not bringing up Nel? I never said I wasn't going to bring up Nel. I said I'm not going to repeat any details of anything she tells me. You're trying WAY too hard to catch me in a contradiction Matt. Shannon wouldn't still be in that fucking band.
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Post by christian12475 on Feb 15, 2007 18:06:02 GMT -5
Nothing went over my head, Matt, and honestly I think i see things alot clearer than most, and not being blind about the whole issue. As for the money scheme, come on, Rogers couldn't have been racking in the money being in Sparticle, The Quick and TTT doin a show once a month living in N.Y.C. Money isn't the issue, I hope all the guys become Billionaires, what do I care about how much money they make, it doesn't help me sleep better or pay my bills if the next B.M. album goes triple platinum. As for being used by my favorite band, use me bitches, well I'm not a whore or the local slut at the local bar, so i don't give myself away for a little donation for my studio. As for Nico set-up, Nico, Lisa, Nel have nothing to do the band now, I tired of hearing everyone trying to speaking for Nel & Shannon on their be-half. I just believe the band should being doing more or releasing more....
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 18:07:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree with Matt, use ME! We are given an AMAZING opportunity to interact with and have a part in BLIND MELON, who else gives fans the opportunities we have been given? I feel very thankful and very lucky..... How many fans get to have this chance? If you don't want to participate in the contests that Glen is nice enough to set up for us then you don't have to, but don't complain and ruin it for the rest of us who are having a TON of fun with it. Ill tell you what I love Blind Melon, I love the whole damned BAND just as much as any fan can love a band, If I can do something to help I WILL and that is my choice. Nobody asked me to start this forum, nobody asked me to make the demand page, nobody asked me to spend free time spreading the word of the reunion I did that because I WANTED TO! I want to help my favorite band... so what? So what if they make a million dollars on the new album, I hope they do! They are musicians and making music is their job. Of course its about the music, I want to make money at my job, if I don't do my job right I don't get paid, people need to be good at their jobs... I'm sorry to rant, I don't mean to come across as angry or anything, I'm just passionate. #rantonoff# I'm just as passionate as you are Meredith and please do not take this personally. It's so nice that you want to help those people but I do believe that another perspective would be mind-blowing for you.
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Post by hoon1234 on Feb 15, 2007 18:08:56 GMT -5
And another thing -- like Christian said -- don't even bring Nico or Lisa into this -- you have no freaking clue about them.
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