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Post by fuchall on Nov 10, 2008 10:21:21 GMT -5
All I know is that on March 22 2008 I went to see Blind Melon V2 at the Slowdown in Omaha. I went in somewhat skeptical not having heard Travis sing any of the old songs. By the time Galaxy was over I was in awe. They played around 22 songs that night and I wanted to hear 22 more. Travis T Warren tore the house down and made a believer out of me. I hope they can get over their disagreements and realize that Blind Melon V2 was something special. I saw them three times on this tour and each show was amazing. Someone get these guys back together.
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Post by Barbara on Nov 10, 2008 10:35:49 GMT -5
I don't want Travis back, I'm actually suprised how many people voted for that. I don't want him back, not because he wouldn't have talent or wouldn't fit, musically, he's great. But after everything he's done to the guys, I just wouldn't trust him. The guys tried hard to make it work for TWO YEARS, they gave him more chances he ever deserved and I really don't want them go through more shit, they deserve better!!! I see it as a relationship, why would you drag something for ages if you tried everything and it's obvious it doesn't work? The only option where I could maybe imagine Travis back is much later, if he got himself back together and proved he changed.
I'm either for Chris Shinn or a new guy, I can't decide. Chris is awesome but like some others said, I don't know if it's his thing to sing for Blind Melon permanently. I would so like to see him live with BM but I doubt it will happen, unless he's still with them when they come to Europe.
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Post by allthatineeded on Nov 10, 2008 10:58:46 GMT -5
Barbara, Just keep in mind they are two sides to every story and I am sure Travis has his own perspective on what BM "did to him". Usually the truth always lies somewhere in the middle. I don't think there are too many singers out there who could sing BM songs night after night without it wearing their voice out. I still think they should've lightened up on the tour schedule. I don't think Travis ever toured like that before, it has to be hard.
People have also pointed out how anti-social he seemed to become. My guess is that initially he could deal with it because of all the praise he was getting . After a while it must be really difficult to keep hearing the same crap night after night from the Shannon fanatics, even if it is positive. Sure he knew what he was getting into but how can anyone know how they will handle it when it actually happens.
I am really cutting Travis a lot of slack through all this because I cannot imagine what it has been like for him. The true test of his character with show in what he does now.
There seems to have been many times in BM history that Shannon had almost left. I imagine in every great band there are times like these.
After what Travis has given us in the last two years I am shocked at how many people would give up on him being in BM now.
Maybe I am too optimistic or in denial, I still believe they can work it out.
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Post by melonheadbama on Nov 10, 2008 13:37:39 GMT -5
I thought the same thing about their rigorous touring schedule...I wondered how in the hell could they do that for so long, it has to be taking some kind of toll on them. And i wondered how Travis was handling it because he was the guy brought into the fold...but anyways, id rather see them not go along with a temporary guy
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Post by Barbara on Nov 10, 2008 14:05:48 GMT -5
I didn't put what I said very nicely (having a bad day, I shouldn't have even posted) but I want you to know that I don't hate Travis and I'll be forever thankful to him for bringing the band back together and giving us some of the best times of our lives. I'm aware that there are two sides of the story and I'm sure Travis has his own but personally, I don't believe that the truth between what we know and everything that happened is exactly in between. Just my opinion. In any case, I think there's no point (and it's not beneficial for anyone) to drag even longer something that lasted for a long time and didn't work while they really tried, it would be torture. If their differences are too big, it's better for everyone to go their own ways. As for Travis being anti-social, I don't blame him for that. The guys are all really nice for interacting with fans, it's not something they have to do. Maybe we got a bit spoiled by the rest of the guys. I don't think we have the right to "demand" Travis to come out. How many other bands do this kind of thing? I think we are really lucky the guys are so cool and I am very thankful for that. I also agree it must have been really hard for Travis a lot of times, the whole thing with fans, band renuion and then touring too. I often wondered how could they keep up. Anyway, this went off topic now and should be in the other thread... In the end, I wish everyone (including Travis of course) best of luck, I don't think it's easy to find a singer for Blind Melon but I'm optismistic and I hope Travis finds what he is looking for in his music career too. However I kinda like the idea of Blind Melon playing with different guest vocalists and not having a permanant replacement. This band I'm into named Rasputina only keeps two original members, they have guest players or every record and tour and it always mixes things up and its always unique and brilliant. Something like that might be an idea. I was thinking about this too. I'm not sure if it can really work cause then every vocalist would have to learn the lyrics and everything, it's not like when it's only music and a bass player can come up on stage and jam/improvise. But I do like the idea, if it was possible. I was also wondering if Brad singing was an option. I'd be happy with that too.
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Post by allthatineeded on Nov 10, 2008 16:23:19 GMT -5
I see Chris Shinn is still in the lead. Does anybody remember the reason UT broke up??
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 10, 2008 16:27:04 GMT -5
I see Chris Shinn is still in the lead. Does anybody remember the reason UT broke up?? From what Ive been told hes a spoiled rich kid whose had everything handed to him (not saying any this is true) but hes really into himself, and that's why they broke up because of his personality.
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Post by *Sonya* on Nov 10, 2008 16:31:06 GMT -5
Is that first hand information or hearsay? Did you hear that from any of the members of Unified Theory? Just curious...
As you said you are not sure if any of it is true, and if you are not sure then it's just a rumor. Please don't spread rumors here. Just because you heard it doesn't mean you need to repeat it. Come on man, seriously...there is no need for that.
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Post by allthatineeded on Nov 10, 2008 17:01:52 GMT -5
Well, Lemonade that was a bit harsh. From what I remember Brad saying on his AJ site or the UT site it was because during the recording of their second release Chris wasn’t putting the effort in (sound familiar?). Brad and Chris were left at the studio waiting for him and working on it on their own. Of course that was 7 years ago (almost to the day) and things may have changed. The song “Wake up Bradley” was written in response to the situation.
Based on Rogers’ “Future” post this all seems to be a moot point since they are continuing to look for a ‘new’ singer.
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Post by rotten apples on Nov 10, 2008 17:05:03 GMT -5
I see Chris Shinn is still in the lead. Does anybody remember the reason UT broke up?? From what Ive been told hes a spoiled rich kid whose had everything handed to him (not saying any this is true) but hes really into himself, and that's why they broke up because of his personality. I heard the same thing from a guy who knows him and his dad personally.
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Post by yves on Nov 10, 2008 18:11:18 GMT -5
I see Chris Shinn is still in the lead. Does anybody remember the reason UT broke up?? From what Ive been told hes a spoiled rich kid whose had everything handed to him (not saying any this is true) but hes really into himself, and that's why they broke up because of his personality. There were differences in how they approached the recording process. Even in their early interviews, Chris talked about how their writing styles were different but he was learning to work like them. They didn't share the same vision during the recording of Cinematic and miscommunication ensued. The fact that they're friends today and Brad & Christopher turned to him for help should say enough about the guy. Chris is humble and genuinely one of the coolest people I've ever known. Know the facts before spreading a negative vibe. Enjoy the day.
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 11, 2008 14:30:24 GMT -5
From what Ive been told hes a spoiled rich kid whose had everything handed to him (not saying any this is true) but hes really into himself, and that's why they broke up because of his personality. There were differences in how they approached the recording process. Even in their early interviews, Chris talked about how their writing styles were different but he was learning to work like them. They didn't share the same vision during the recording of Cinematic and miscommunication ensued. The fact that they're friends today and Brad & Christopher turned to him for help should say enough about the guy. Chris is humble and genuinely one of the coolest people I've ever known. Know the facts before spreading a negative vibe. Enjoy the day. Ive heard it FIRST HAND FROM A LOT OF PEOPLE! I wouldn't just spared rumors Jesus. like you people got to have an open mind. all i was doing was trying to find out more about this guy not have people jump on my balls for pointing something out, and OBVIOUSLY im not the only person who thinks this, so before you put people down, just think about it, it just doesn't come out of no where. but of course closed minded people wont do that, they just jump on command . I don't know about all you but I don't want someone who is going going to quit in a year, i want someone whose in it for the long haul and Chris Shinn obviously isn't that guy. Or the would NOT be looking for a singer right now they would just got with him. I say the same thing about Travis but not everyone agrees and thats fine, i dont jump on their balls for that.
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Post by melondew on Nov 11, 2008 14:36:09 GMT -5
All this talk about jumping on balls is making my own balls hurt
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 11, 2008 14:37:29 GMT -5
All this talk about jumping on balls is making my own balls hurt LMAO mine are killing me
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Post by yves on Nov 11, 2008 14:39:30 GMT -5
There were differences in how they approached the recording process. Even in their early interviews, Chris talked about how their writing styles were different but he was learning to work like them. They didn't share the same vision during the recording of Cinematic and miscommunication ensued. The fact that they're friends today and Brad & Christopher turned to him for help should say enough about the guy. Chris is humble and genuinely one of the coolest people I've ever known. Know the facts before spreading a negative vibe. Enjoy the day. Ive heard it FIRST HAND FROM A LOT OF PEOPLE! I wouldn't just spared rumors Jesus. like you people got to have an open mind. all i was doing was trying to find out more about this guy not have people jump on my balls for pointing something out, and OBVIOUSLY im not the only person who thinks this, so before you put people down, just think about it, it just doesn't come out of no where. but of course closed minded people wont do that, they just jump on command . I don't know about all you but I don't want someone who is going going to quit in a year, i want someone whose in it for the long haul and Chris Shinn obviously isn't that guy. Or the would NOT be looking for a singer right now they would just got with him. I say the same thing about Travis but not everyone agrees and thats fine, i dont jump on their balls for that. If you re-read my post, you'll see that I never "jumped on your balls". I clarified some truth. "First hand from alot of people" doesn't mean anything if those people weren't Brad or Christopher. You're just speculating on what others may or may not have said. Chill out dude.
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