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Post by Gabbee on Jul 21, 2008 7:40:46 GMT -5
Gary, congrats on opening your mind to new things. It's ok to not like it (although I'm pretty sure you will), I just think it's important to give them a chance before making a judgement. I'm part of this new generation of melons you speak of, although I've been listening to them for so long that I hardly consider myself one. I won't apologize for being born too late. If anything I'm grateful because I've had melon to lean on from a much earlier age than you old timers have #haha# (but ok, I know that doesn't top seeing Shannon live...)
Anyway, welcome to the forum!
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~LoveJoy~
Porcupine
the way it looked before felt better from the window..now that its fadin away...i feel it everyday..
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Post by ~LoveJoy~ on Jul 22, 2008 11:04:23 GMT -5
Gary,
super cool!!!! ill tell you all about the starkville show!!!! nothin but love!!!!
"keep on dreaming boy cause when you stop dreaming its time to die"
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Post by brent jon on Jul 22, 2008 11:06:18 GMT -5
looks like this subject has been excausted but i wanna throw in my feelings. let me start by saying that i saw blind melon on september 29th, 1995. it was the best show of my life. the band, the vibe, the music,and scoring mascara for shannon was quite interesting. got to meet him for a brief moment, apparently he felt like throwing on some eyeliner. that night was one of the happiest memories of my life. i was and still am devestated by his death..however, i never wanted blind melon to go with him. blind melon was not and is not a solo project. they are an amazing band, an amazing band that i have sorely missed. i am glad that they reformed the way they did. not planned but inspired. they way true music is supposed to be. they found somebody who inspired them to play again. I was VERY skeptical about this when i first heard the news. then i listened to the new album and watched every live performance i could find. travis is singing from that place.hensings their old and new songs with passion and i think he understands what blind melon was and still is..finally. remember..written by blindmelonasone
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Post by swervehead on Jul 23, 2008 9:09:16 GMT -5
I would think that Shannon would be smiling at the reincarnation? I doubt that he ever thought of himself bigger or more important than any of the other guys. So by suggesting that he is " spinning in his grave" would indicate that he would be angry at the other guys for carrying on without him? I guessing that Shannon loved the four members way to much for them to give up something that each of them had worked hard for? That being said....If you don't like Travis's "confidence" in being the lead singer, that's your opinion bro! I myself was pretty skeptical, then of course I saw them live....
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Post by Rachel Ford on Jul 23, 2008 10:31:32 GMT -5
Just a quick few thoughts on my behalf. First of all been an avid fan and devotee to BM from the start. Seen them big and small venues w/ Shannon. Seen them atleast 9-10 times with Travis. My point is this . Get out to a show and you will finally understand that Shannon is and always will be a part of this band. As far as i'm concerned this band has 6 members in it. Travis is a nice addition as we can't have Shannon here physically but believe he is here spiritually. Travis has a beautiful voice although a little different from Shannon's but it's the best i've heard compared to many others. And i know as indepth fan of Shannon i've been i find myself making the same gestures he does when certain songs are being played. It's just human nature. In other ways TW is alot different than Shannon and that's the way it ought to be. He brings a new fresh spirit to the band. Please to all do youself a favor and get out and see them for yourselves. Look at things from a positive aspect before you make judgement. Love Honor and Respect all living things. Rachel
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Post by swervehead on Jul 23, 2008 11:21:22 GMT -5
Just a quick few thoughts on my behalf. First of all been an avid fan and devotee to BM from the start. Seen them big and small venues w/ Shannon. Seen them atleast 9-10 times with Travis. My point is this . Get out to a show and you will finally understand that Shannon is and always will be a part of this band. As far as i'm concerned this band has 6 members in it. Travis is a nice addition as we can't have Shannon here physically but believe he is here spiritually. Travis has a beautiful voice although a little different from Shannon's but it's the best i've heard compared to many others. And i know as indepth fan of Shannon i've been i find myself making the same gestures he does when certain songs are being played. It's just human nature. In other ways TW is alot different than Shannon and that's the way it ought to be. He brings a new fresh spirit to the band. Please to all do youself a favor and get out and see them for yourselves. Look at things from a positive aspect before you make judgement. Love Honor and Respect all living things. Rachel Well said..BM is a 6 member band!
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Post by Meredith on Jul 23, 2008 18:55:00 GMT -5
Just a quick few thoughts on my behalf. First of all been an avid fan and devotee to BM from the start. Seen them big and small venues w/ Shannon. Seen them atleast 9-10 times with Travis. My point is this . Get out to a show and you will finally understand that Shannon is and always will be a part of this band. As far as i'm concerned this band has 6 members in it. Travis is a nice addition as we can't have Shannon here physically but believe he is here spiritually. Travis has a beautiful voice although a little different from Shannon's but it's the best i've heard compared to many others. And i know as indepth fan of Shannon i've been i find myself making the same gestures he does when certain songs are being played. It's just human nature. In other ways TW is alot different than Shannon and that's the way it ought to be. He brings a new fresh spirit to the band. Please to all do youself a favor and get out and see them for yourselves. Look at things from a positive aspect before you make judgement. Love Honor and Respect all living things. Rachel Well said..BM is a 6 member band! I second that "well said" I feel the spirit of Shannon at every show, I feel like he is there jamming out with the rest of us.
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Bam~Melon
Porcupine
Pretty Is~~ Is Pretty Does
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Post by Bam~Melon on Jul 23, 2008 21:12:05 GMT -5
Well said..BM is a 6 member band! I second that "well said" I feel the spirit of Shannon at every show, I feel like he is there jamming out with the rest of us. I feel the same way too~ I feel Shannon's spirit @ every show I've been to since the beginning on this second leg of Melon. #hoonsmiley#
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Liberino
The Pusher
With The Right Set of Eyes...
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Post by Liberino on Jul 24, 2008 7:28:20 GMT -5
I'm still yet to see them! I'm being deprived! they need to come to England soon, I love Travis, he is amazing, although I still think no one could ever replace Shannon, He's a hero in everyone's eyes.
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Post by Barbara on Jul 24, 2008 18:57:41 GMT -5
Liberino, do you know they're playing in London on September 8th???
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