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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2008 21:22:12 GMT -5
He just released new material....
As for the Zeppelin rumor... I'd be VERY surprised.
Cornell does do a few Zeppelin tunes when he is playing solo shows... I guess you never know.
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Post by foreverlights on Nov 16, 2008 1:54:49 GMT -5
Jena Kraus... hmmm.... now no matter how sweet she is and how i love her voice, that sweetness is all she we be able to give to the band, there is NO way she could replicate the anger, pain and physical energy Shannon brought to the songs and melodies, its not just her, but no woman could... she did a brilliant job on the tribute album, but i really dont wanna hear classic BM songs watered/toned down...
further by touring with no lead singer and letting the audience sing is extremely silly... the band is not some travelling karaoke machine for masses of fans, the majority of which cannot sing... the LOVE may be there, but absent would be the talent and vocal ability of a frontman, we would MURDER the songs...
for those who think that Shinn will not be able to hit Shannon's powerful notes/screams, or even Shannon's tender moments, should really check out Unified Theory's second record Cinematic... the full vocal range, originality and writing ability is there... and i have rarely heard someone who can write such a range of completely different, beautiful, memorable and unique melodies over the course of an album... this is a trait i believe he shares with Shannon...
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Post by ~LoveJoy~ on Nov 16, 2008 10:51:00 GMT -5
I think they need to get chris shinn if any way possible. as far as his voice not being melon style, i dont know, i think it would sound really good. Travis had his own stuff way before blind melon and he was able to adapt to the sound, no problem, however, i dont feel he really ever sounded that much like shannon except on hypnotized when he sang "told you" on the first line of the song.To me this was a good thing, you dont want a copy cat. Anyway, I think there would be way too much negativity involved if he went back. I think chris is the obvious choice, they already know him, obviously trust him. I think it would be perfect.
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Post by waltermelon on Nov 16, 2008 12:19:49 GMT -5
id always favour jen, but there are so many good singers around. how about Yva Las Vegass ? she used to be in sweet 75 with krist novoselic. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EfW9wZXbhC4chris shinn? this band is not unified theory, this is meant to be blind melon
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Post by twiztid_3 on Nov 16, 2008 12:53:41 GMT -5
here are my thoughts on the "above listed choices"
* end the band: Not an option... anyone that saw them or watched a video can SEE the fire that has been lit into these guys. the love of playing for everyone and playing together is CLEARLY present.
* Bring Travis Back: NO. as stated by Rogers, the two sides shall not meet. and as stated by Travis... he's ready to do his OWN thing. so REGARDLESS of the chemistry on STAGE... the other 22+ hours of the day that these guys spend together while touring... or spend together trying to collaborate on another album is just gonna lead to more frustrations.
* Jena Kraus: NO. I take nothing away from Jena's ability to SING. But, shes not a "blind melon frontman/woman". I just think people are blinded by the fact that she sang BACKUP on a REALLY REALLY great blind melon song. Listen to her stuff. She sounds GREAT as an ACOUSTIC or mellow type singer.... but can you see her belting out blind melon songs every night, with the POWER that everyone has become accustomed to from a Blind Melon frontman/woman. I dont think so. And watching videos, i dont see the "stage presence" in her for a blind melon show. EVEN on the live show from New York, where she sings Mouthful of Cavities w/Travis. She's just not there, and fumbles around the song.
* Chris Shinn : I'm pulling for him, provided the band feels he fits. Provided HE feels he fits.
* Another singer: sure, why not. If the band finds someone that blows them away. Someone that has talent singing, songwriting, stage presence, personality, and a fire in their soul to play and perform.
But thats just my opinion.
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Post by ibeehave on Nov 17, 2008 2:51:49 GMT -5
I've seen Jena perform live and been taken by her power as a rock singer despite her prominent folk-oriented leanings...the power she weilds depends on the context of the scenario and I have no doubt that with a rock band she'll achieve whatever she needs to.
Regarding her NYC Blind Melon MOUTHFUL OF CAVATIES performance--- I entirely disagee with anyone that questions it's quality.
Just compare it with the other girl---Colleen----that sang MOC under better sound conditions at the Canal Room and let YOU be the judge rather than going along with what some might post on this thread.(apparently the sound at Hiro was bad---it says so on the you tube post)
Jena is not only capable--- she is a singer that posseses a strong backbone to her technique that blends into an ability to improvise and "feel" the music as evidenced every time she sings the outro to MOC whether it's on the SOUP album or---most importantly---in that live performance setting in NY.
Jena has the vocal power to deliver like Hoon could--she has got it in her---that "X factor"--- she made MOC one of Melon's most cherished songs---Jena just has to have the opportunitv to front the BLIND MELON BAND.
More people should speak out at this cruicial time---I know I'm not the only one that feels like this---and why do I know this....it's because of the Melon history she has--- the issue should be dealt with more closely---with respect towards Jena---but also--- obviously with respect towards Blind Melon and respect towards the members of this BLIND MELON FORUM.
---Ibeehave
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 17, 2008 11:22:36 GMT -5
I've seen Jena perform live and been taken by her power as a rock singer despite her prominent folk-oriented leanings...the power she weilds depends on the context of the scenario and I have no doubt that with a rock band she'll achieve whatever she needs to. Regarding her NYC Blind Melon MOUTHFUL OF CAVATIES performance--- I entirely disagee with anyone that questions it's quality. Just compare it with the other girl---Colleen----that sang MOC under better sound conditions at the Canal Room and let YOU be the judge rather than going along with what some might post on this thread.(apparently the sound at Hiro was bad---it says so on the you tube post) Jena is not only capable--- she is a singer that posseses a strong backbone to her technique that blends into an ability to improvise and "feel" the music as evidenced every time she sings the outro to MOC whether it's on the SOUP album or---most importantly---in that live performance setting in NY. Jena has the vocal power to deliver like Hoon could--she has got it in her---that "X factor"--- she made MOC one of Melon's most cherished songs---Jena just has to have the opportunitv to front the BLIND MELON BAND. More people should speak out at this cruicial time---I know I'm not the only one that feels like this---and why do I know this....it's because of the Melon history she has--- the issue should be dealt with more closely---with respect towards Jena---but also--- obviously with respect towards Blind Melon and respect towards the members of this BLIND MELON FORUM. ---Ibeehave I personally think Mouthful without Jena is way better. I don't think shes that great, thats just my thoughts on it. Shes a good singer but far away from Shannon or Travis's talents. Not to mention when she sang at the Vigilstock with Speakermind she wasnt all there! She couldn't remember the words and looked bored. So that would suck if she was the new singer.
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Post by tonyaponce on Nov 17, 2008 12:11:06 GMT -5
here are my thoughts on the "above listed choices" * end the band: Not an option... anyone that saw them or watched a video can SEE the fire that has been lit into these guys. the love of playing for everyone and playing together is CLEARLY present. * Bring Travis Back: NO. as stated by Rogers, the two sides shall not meet. and as stated by Travis... he's ready to do his OWN thing. so REGARDLESS of the chemistry on STAGE... the other 22+ hours of the day that these guys spend together while touring... or spend together trying to collaborate on another album is just gonna lead to more frustrations. * Jena Kraus: NO. I take nothing away from Jena's ability to SING. But, shes not a "blind melon frontman/woman". I just think people are blinded by the fact that she sang BACKUP on a REALLY REALLY great blind melon song. Listen to her stuff. She sounds GREAT as an ACOUSTIC or mellow type singer.... but can you see her belting out blind melon songs every night, with the POWER that everyone has become accustomed to from a Blind Melon frontman/woman. I dont think so. And watching videos, i dont see the "stage presence" in her for a blind melon show. EVEN on the live show from New York, where she sings Mouthful of Cavities w/Travis. She's just not there, and fumbles around the song. * Chris Shinn : I'm pulling for him, provided the band feels he fits. Provided HE feels he fits. * Another singer: sure, why not. If the band finds someone that blows them away. Someone that has talent singing, songwriting, stage presence, personality, and a fire in their soul to play and perform. But thats just my opinion. Agreed, totally.
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Post by Barbara on Nov 17, 2008 15:12:54 GMT -5
here are my thoughts on the "above listed choices" * end the band: Not an option... anyone that saw them or watched a video can SEE the fire that has been lit into these guys. the love of playing for everyone and playing together is CLEARLY present. * Bring Travis Back: NO. as stated by Rogers, the two sides shall not meet. and as stated by Travis... he's ready to do his OWN thing. so REGARDLESS of the chemistry on STAGE... the other 22+ hours of the day that these guys spend together while touring... or spend together trying to collaborate on another album is just gonna lead to more frustrations. * Jena Kraus: NO. I take nothing away from Jena's ability to SING. But, shes not a "blind melon frontman/woman". I just think people are blinded by the fact that she sang BACKUP on a REALLY REALLY great blind melon song. Listen to her stuff. She sounds GREAT as an ACOUSTIC or mellow type singer.... but can you see her belting out blind melon songs every night, with the POWER that everyone has become accustomed to from a Blind Melon frontman/woman. I dont think so. And watching videos, i dont see the "stage presence" in her for a blind melon show. EVEN on the live show from New York, where she sings Mouthful of Cavities w/Travis. She's just not there, and fumbles around the song. * Chris Shinn : I'm pulling for him, provided the band feels he fits. Provided HE feels he fits. * Another singer: sure, why not. If the band finds someone that blows them away. Someone that has talent singing, songwriting, stage presence, personality, and a fire in their soul to play and perform. But thats just my opinion. Agreed, totally. me too, well said I saw Jena with BM in NYC and the sound was very bad where I was standing but even if I think only of her presence on stage...it wasn't there, at least that's how I felt. I'm not denying her talent and wonderful voice though. I just don't see her with Blind Melon, I can't imagine her doing songs like 2x4 justice.
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Post by ibeehave on Nov 17, 2008 15:41:41 GMT -5
I appreciate the replies people have made to the post I made regarding Jena's ability to front BLIND MELON.
I just wanted to reiterate that CONTEXT has every thing to do with scenarios and that any questioning of Jena's stage presence though expected and valid to an extent would hypothetically be totally rethought if Jena had the opportunity to tour as BLIND MELON's new singer rather than hop up on stage for an unplanned performance with BLIND MELON...at Hiro she was performing MOC and it wouldn't have been appropriate for her to run around the stage or whatever "stage moves" some might have expected of her.
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Post by melondew on Nov 17, 2008 15:43:32 GMT -5
I don't see Jena fronting Blind Melon. Not saying she couldn't do it. I see her going down a different path of her own. She hasn't really stepped out and showed any interest either. I think she has other things in mind for her career, which I think has a bright future.
I wish I could change my vote from "Bring Travis Back" to "Chris Shinn". After much thought I really think he's the guy. Especially since, from what Matt says, he wants it so badly. A guy with that much talent and that much desire is a hard gem to ignore. I don't think it would sound like Unified Theory. I bought his band, Everything is Energy's c.d. and it sounds nothing like Unified Theory. All the same it's simply amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone here.
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Post by Brad Dub on Nov 17, 2008 16:44:34 GMT -5
The New Year's show will be a telling tale I guess. Kinda like a live audition. If Chris Shinn pulls off that gig and it all fits, then the search may be over before it began. Though I do feel the guys want to take a look at what all their options are. I really have to hear, whoever the singer is, the performance / recording to make a judgment. So far, my favorite singer with Blind Melon, other then Shannon and Travis, that I have heard, is Nico. Interesting times ahead. Peace Brad
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Post by cloudy on Nov 17, 2008 16:59:30 GMT -5
Nothing against Jena, she has a great voice, but I can't imagine a woman - any woman - as the new lead singer. To me it just would not work at all - I really think a man has to do it...sorry, but I just can't picture a woman as their frontman - oops - frontwoman...
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 17, 2008 17:26:02 GMT -5
Shannon just needs to arise from the dead and solve all our problems
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Post by Gabbee on Nov 17, 2008 18:51:33 GMT -5
Not to mention when she sang at the Vigilstock with Speakermind she wasnt all there! She couldn't remember the words and looked bored. So that would suck if she was the new singer. I'm with you on this. I got to experience her singing both with BM at the Hiro in NYC and with Speakermind at Vigilstock 04 (?), and even have video of the latter (sorry, can't make copies). She has an amazing voice, no doubt, but she can't pull off Shannon's songs. I'm sure she would prepare better and actually learn the lyrics if she was to take the job of BM's lead singer, but if she didn't bother when she knew she was going to be performing in front of a small crowd of melonheads months in advance, then the passion is just not there and I'd rather leave it alone. Just my $0.02
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