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Post by Lee on Nov 17, 2008 19:13:11 GMT -5
I agree with twiztid_3 I would hope Chris Shinn would take over, but as twiztid_3 has said, provided he feels he fits.
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 18, 2008 9:43:52 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 yeah i thought i was the only one who remember how horrible that was lol not to mention all the nasty emails she wrote people in October after that vigilstock, shes not too found of all us...
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Post by bluesrpink on Nov 18, 2008 9:52:31 GMT -5
I think Chris Shinn would be the best fit. I have thought that since Unified Theory!
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Post by markusgreenus on Nov 21, 2008 19:25:02 GMT -5
Honestly, either Bring Travis Back or Chris Shinn... but the whole using the Blind Melon name thing still bugs me, honestly, i wish they'd change it........... It was nice to tribute to Shannon w/ Travis, but even with the keeping the name unsacred in a way felt weird. Hopefully im not stoned and feathered for my opinion on this!
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Post by melonhead1784 on Nov 22, 2008 2:10:24 GMT -5
Melon greatness thats what...
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Post by waltermelon on Nov 22, 2008 11:57:38 GMT -5
if chris shinn joins itd be more unified theory than blind melon
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Post by foreverlights on Nov 22, 2008 18:41:16 GMT -5
if chris shinn joins itd be more unified theory than blind melon and if Jena Kraus joins itd be piss-weak for blind melon... everything will be watered down to slow acoustic numbers... its facts... hate to be so blunt, but you have to be realistic... no woman should ever front BM, they need testosterone...
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Post by Meredith on Nov 22, 2008 20:25:26 GMT -5
I agree, its got to be a man singing....
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Post by cessna on Nov 22, 2008 20:51:06 GMT -5
PLEASE SATAN if they go with Chris Shinn decide on a NEW name and not Blind Melon
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Post by cessna on Nov 22, 2008 20:52:52 GMT -5
Melon greatness thats what... I am 115% with you on this feeling...I could never get through the last album because it just isn't Blind Melon to me...beat me up for it but...that's just how I feel. I think musically these guys can do WAY better and that the last album was just kinda....ehhh
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Post by cessna on Nov 22, 2008 20:54:07 GMT -5
i meant to quote the other dude who said they should name change...sorry
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Post by melonhead1784 on Nov 22, 2008 21:38:06 GMT -5
Sorry cessna but I loved the last album...If Guns N Roses can keep their name and have 3 million hits on their myspace in one day, I think that 4 out of 5 is good enough for Blind Melon to live on. Plus like Nel and the guys said, this is a way to honor the past (Shannon) and move on to the future. I'm not sure if you saw these guys live the past year with Travis, but it was magical to hear the new and old songs live. Never thought I would get that chance so I am glad that Blind Melon continued. Just my opinion though...
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Post by jambeatnik on Nov 22, 2008 23:57:20 GMT -5
the actor michael pitt (listen to death to birth from the movie last days on youtube - he wrote the song and he's singing and playing guitar for real) but i don't know about his stage persona and how he would fit in the band (i'm guessing not very well)...
I emailed the vocalist of the band American Drag to gauge his interest... he hasn't gotten back to me yet if he plans to...
maybe ethan miller from howlin rain and comets on fire... wishful thinking though bc howlin rain is very talented - but he does have the same musical influences as the band for the most part...
I don't think any of these would actually be a good choice but it's fun to play with the idea... i hope they go with someone new who doesn't necessarily have to be a huge shannon or BM fan but can sing the songs well and has the same musical influences as the guys (grateful dead, traffic, velvet underground, syd barrett, etc) and can write lyrics with ambiguous wordplay
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Post by jambeatnik on Nov 23, 2008 0:00:49 GMT -5
there's another dude i like that's not doing anything now... he was from a band called Mad At Gravity - a little too poppy and commercial for my tastes but the guy had a fantastic voice... his name was james lynn johnston... but on the downside i get the impression that he may bring along an ego and without a doubt will not want to publish music collectively as blind melon (i'm guessing he would want to keep his own publishing - i think that's why mad at gravity broke up)
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Post by cloudy on Nov 23, 2008 0:11:55 GMT -5
I agree, its got to be a man singing.... totally and completely....and can I request a hot one?
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