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Post by fustercluck on Feb 14, 2009 17:20:01 GMT -5
MAN, I HOPE THEY DO FIND SOMEBODY GREAT, CAUSE THEYRE A GREAT BAND, WITH, OR WITHOUT SHANNON- ALWAYS WERE. SHANNON WAS THE BOMB, YEA. THATS GONE. TRAVIS, WELL, I KINDA TAKE THIS AS HOPEFUL, AND, HEY- MAYBE THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR OWN REALITY SHOW,,, ID DAMN SURE WATCH IT, BUT, HEY!
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okmelonhead
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Post by okmelonhead on Feb 14, 2009 17:57:22 GMT -5
I'm gonna send an mp3 in. My only experience singing is with everyone else at the shows, but I love the music and know the words. Take a few vocal lessons and see. Stranger things have happened... I thought the same thing about a reality show... That would be sweet.
No offense to anyone, but if you don't want them to continue playing the music we all love and are passionate about, maybe you're in the wrong forum? Unfortunately Shannon isn't coming back, but that's no reason for the music to stop. For my Friends is an amazing album and there's no reason to think the next can't be the same!! Same with the live shows.
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Post by Meredith on Feb 14, 2009 18:37:41 GMT -5
I'm ready for the next chapter. Part of me is sad that Travis is no longer a part of this but part of me is happy and excited for what the future will bring. Long Live Blind Melon!
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Post by VintageMelon on Feb 14, 2009 18:52:41 GMT -5
I'd be lying if I didn't say I was really disappointed that Travis is out HOWEVER, I will always support the band. Like Matt said, we never thought there would be a Travis but there was so maybe as they said before, 3 is a magic number and the new singer will be all that and more.
To the band...PLEASE don't ever leave us again. BM is my life and has gotten me through some of the hardest times in my life and I just couldn't bear it if you went away again. You created us, we need you to trudge through and find someone to continue to belt out the soundtrack to our lives! Don't give up cuz as you can see we NEVER gave up on you! Rock on boys!!! #rock#
Love ALWAYS and unconditionally,
Diana #hoonsmiley# #smilieIloveblindmelon#
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Post by otismulligan on Feb 14, 2009 20:10:16 GMT -5
Travis' loss. And ours too. but keep up the search, I know you'll find the right person. . . . Melonhead for life!!!!!
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Post by Barbara on Feb 14, 2009 20:19:05 GMT -5
Just keep going!!! All the luck, all the best!
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Post by boognish on Feb 14, 2009 22:22:13 GMT -5
whoever these folks are who are suggesting that BM should R.I.P or no longer be a band or whatever they are saying ... obviously have not heard For My Friends.. it just further shows the NEVERENDING talent of the whole band... Shannon was a huge part of BM and maybe the original reason they got attention.... but you guys have got more talent than can be put into words... side projects and such are one thing... but BM is a whole nother that should never be lost until EVERY member of the band has met their demise... no sooner... if you still feel the music and play it like I have heard you play it... keep it coming... Travis will be sorely missed... amazing singer.. but Blind Melon is still Blind Melon and I hope they never pack it in... Thanks for everything guys... the music and memories to go along with them and the ones yet to come... I anxiously await what comes next!! Nicely stated.
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melondew
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"I need to be on top of a mountain where I can see everything cause this paranoia's getting old"
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Post by melondew on Feb 14, 2009 22:28:23 GMT -5
I'd be lying if I didn't say I was really disappointed that Travis is out HOWEVER, I will always support the band. Like Matt said, we never thought there would be a Travis but there was so maybe as they said before, 3 is a magic number and the new singer will be all that and more. I think 3 will be the magic number too! So true for so many reasons.... Sorry to see Travis go, at the same time I know whoever the guys pick this time, a lot of thought is going to go into it and that person is gonna be excellent. I'm also lookin forward to Travis's solo music. In my opinion we really can't lose here. We're gonna have the best out of Blind Melon that we can have really, and we're getting what promises to be amazing solo stuff from Travis. So much good music to look forward to! Can't really see any reason, for myself anyway, to be upset or complain. I'm just happy the band has made a decision and are moving FORWARD.....I'm one happy melonhead here!
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Post by happyjammin on Feb 15, 2009 0:25:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the update guys. I wish I could sing, but since I can't I wish you luck in your search. As someone above said, "things happen for a reason." Hopefully your reason has an awesome voice and is just around the corner.
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Post by cessna on Feb 15, 2009 1:24:06 GMT -5
Please tell me you are kidding? That is sad that you call a band your life...these guys are just human beings everyone there is no reason to put them on such a pedistal. Sure they are great drummers..or guitar players...or lyricists...whatever...but they are human just like you and me. It's one thing to praise and adore the music but to call them "your life" is a bit stalkerish... That said...I really hope they just drop the Blind Melon thing and start a new band...new name...new direction...just NEW...no other word to describe it...NEW!
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frostingacake
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"are you fed up...are you fed up with me? You think that you could do better?"
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Post by frostingacake on Feb 15, 2009 6:42:18 GMT -5
Like everything else in my life........all I can do is hold on and hope the damage is repairable! Blind melon will always be no matter what the outcome. I will always listen to them.
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Post by melonhead4life71 on Feb 15, 2009 6:49:46 GMT -5
Good luck in your search guys! I for one will be happy no matter who it is. I'm sorry to read that there are some clowns out there that think the band should retire. To that, I say... "Are you out of your frikking minds?!? You call yourselves fans?" Sure the lead singer is a huge part of the puzzle but when you look at just the music, there is not another band on Earth that belongs together more than Blind Melon. Their chemistry, talent, and professionalism are second to none. Sure wish I could sing because I know I would be gellin' with the Melon. Blind Melon = REAL music. Not alot of that out there these days, people. Can't wait to hear some new material!!! All the best!!!
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melondew
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"I need to be on top of a mountain where I can see everything cause this paranoia's getting old"
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Post by melondew on Feb 15, 2009 9:05:50 GMT -5
Please tell me you are kidding? That is sad that you call a band your life...these guys are just human beings everyone there is no reason to put them on such a pedistal. Sure they are great drummers..or guitar players...or lyricists...whatever...but they are human just like you and me. It's one thing to praise and adore the music but to call them "your life" is a bit stalkerish... That said...I really hope they just drop the Blind Melon thing and start a new band...new name...new direction...just NEW...no other word to describe it...NEW! Ugh. How about we do something novel here and try to keep this thread positive by expressing all our opinions about Blind Melon, whether you agree with what they're doing or not, and not taking shots at and cutting down each other. Peace! #grouphug#
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twiztid_3
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Post by twiztid_3 on Feb 15, 2009 10:28:39 GMT -5
Please tell me you are kidding? That is sad that you call a band your life...these guys are just human beings everyone there is no reason to put them on such a pedistal. Sure they are great drummers..or guitar players...or lyricists...whatever...but they are human just like you and me. It's one thing to praise and adore the music but to call them "your life" is a bit stalkerish... That said...I really hope they just drop the Blind Melon thing and start a new band...new name...new direction...just NEW...no other word to describe it...NEW! they arent my "life" ... but they have provided pretty much most of the soundtrack for it.
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Post by heidiann on Feb 15, 2009 11:05:35 GMT -5
Stalking is a bad thing? Nah just kidding....I've tried a million times over to put my feelings for Blind Melon into words.....it's not possible. I'm not a musician...but I love music...Blind Melon's music. It's the way the music makes me feel. Regardless of who joins the next chapter...Blind Melon is a band. Asking them to give it up is asking someone to forget their dream. In my opinion that's like asking me to give up my kids. The 2 things in my life that make everyday worth waking up for.
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