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Post by waltermelon on Feb 9, 2011 11:08:28 GMT -5
so is Mr Warren back in the band permanently or officially or whatever? hope hes a bit more reliable this time around. i thought BM would have given it a go with Yva Las Vegas in the end. Still i now hope that we can hear 'nervous nelly' as a melon track now, always loved that song just thought it needed a bit of blind melon juice added to it.
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Post by kimldk on Feb 9, 2011 12:26:49 GMT -5
I think the main problem with the band right now, is that they haven't made it official that he is back in. It's hard to really enjoy it, unless we know what is happening. My heart just isn't in it right now. IMO Blind Melon is history if they don't stick with Travis this time around.
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Post by waltermelon on Feb 10, 2011 9:31:14 GMT -5
I think the main problem with the band right now, is that they haven't made it official that he is back in. It's hard to really enjoy it, unless we know what is happening. My heart just isn't in it right now. IMO Blind Melon is history if they don't stick with Travis this time around. i think they could carry on even if it was with someone other than travis, obviously it couldnt be just anyone but there are a few singers around who could do it. But i agree that it is hard to enjoy it when nothing is official.
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Post by Ryan on Feb 10, 2011 15:56:56 GMT -5
I saw that Glen posted this on Travis facebook back in December. I would say this is pretty official. . . (as official as it gets when dealing with Blind Melon). They use to post official statements from their myspace page. But let's face it, myspace is dead - not just Blind Melon's myspace page, but the whole darn myspace concept. I think we all encourage them to start up a facebook page, but I will be patient and wait for them to decide when its time. But I think in answer to the topic of this thread, I do think that Travis is back officially. . .
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Post by rocky118 on Feb 10, 2011 16:52:10 GMT -5
what comes around goes around, and what sells records and concerts is not travis, they need to to decide if they are going to be a spin off of the old band playing the same set lists or if they want to be a profitable band or business, travis will not take them to the next level. look at Alice in chains they got someone that took them to another gold record and sellout big show, there has to be a money goal of sorts, unless they are doing it for fun, and if that is the case it has run its course. thank you for letting me say my two cents, i know that won't be popular but it is what it is, they actually did this past friday what they should have done 4 yrs ago, they opened for a bigger name established band from their era like candlebox and should have grown their base from that, not try to headline a tour. thanks again. let the beatings beginning lol.
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Post by fleshermelon on Feb 10, 2011 19:17:24 GMT -5
Rocky, I will be the first to "Dish out a beating"! LOL. Just Kidding Man, we are all entitled to our own opinions...Thats what makes us individuals. With That being said, I Must disagree with You about having Travis as Lead singer. Travis is the Man. PERIOD. Not only because he is a Highly Talented Writer, Vocalist and Songwriter, but because there is Natural Chemistry between He and the 4 original surviving Members. I hear alot of people say "I Love The original Blind Melon, and respect the remaining four members, But refuse to accept Travis", Well...Guess what??? It doesnt amount to a Hill of beans. If You Respect the remaining 4, then You should already know that They are the ones who chose Travis Warren in the First Place. Right? I feel that as Fans all we can do is respect that, or jump ship. I mean, if The original 4, Plus the Very Lady Who Gave Birth to Mr. Shannon Hoon can get behind this whole idea, who are any of us to say that its Not Right? Seriously? There are alot of People who want this person, or that Person to be the next Lead Vocalist for Blind Melon. Lets, be Honest Here, I feel there are alot of Great Vocalists who could get up and sing along to Shannon Hoon Songs. But, How Many of them can Nail those Songs, Plus add an arsenal of New Material? Not to Mention The Subject of "Natural Chemistry". I Think the Original four would be foolish to try to Put another vocalist up there from this point on. It would become More Like a Soap Opera Than a rock Band at that Point. I Do in Fact Love, Respect, and Miss Shannon Hoon as Much as anyone Here, But He Has Moved on and Travis Has Stepped into the Spotlight to carry on His Memory. Can You Imagine How difficult it must have been to stand on stage for the First time (and every time for that matter) in front of Nothing But Hardcore Shannon Era Blind Melon Fans. Travis took on a HUGE Load when he agreed to Join Blind Melon, And Quite Frankly I Think He has Done a Damn fine Job. Give the Guy some credit already. He walked into what he Knew would be crossfire, and done it without ever showing a shred of fear. That alone is enough to Prove that he is the Man for the Job....PERIOD. Warning: The Views and opinions expressed here, may Not be the Views and Opinions of This Forum, The Band Members, or any other Blind Melon Fan...(and Quite Honestly I Dont Give a Damn!) LOL. Thats My Opinion, and I am Proud to Share it with all the Travis Haters.
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Post by melonhead1784 on Feb 10, 2011 19:48:49 GMT -5
Rocky, I will be the first to "Dish out a beating"! LOL. Just Kidding Man, we are all entitled to our own opinions...Thats what makes us individuals. With That being said, I Must disagree with You about having Travis as Lead singer. Travis is the Man. PERIOD. Not only because he is a Highly Talented Writer, Vocalist and Songwriter, but because there is Natural Chemistry between He and the 4 original surviving Members. I hear alot of people say "I Love The original Blind Melon, and respect the remaining four members, But refuse to accept Travis", Well...Guess what??? It doesnt amount to a Hill of beans. If You Respect the remaining 4, then You should already know that They are the ones who chose Travis Warren in the First Place. Right? I feel that as Fans all we can do is respect that, or jump ship. I mean, if The original 4, Plus the Very Lady Who Gave Birth to Mr. Shannon Hoon can get behind this whole idea, who are any of us to say that its Not Right? Seriously? There are alot of People who want this person, or that Person to be the next Lead Vocalist for Blind Melon. Lets, be Honest Here, I feel there are alot of Great Vocalists who could get up and sing along to Shannon Hoon Songs. But, How Many of them can Nail those Songs, Plus add an arsenal of New Material? Not to Mention The Subject of "Natural Chemistry". I Think the Original four would be foolish to try to Put another vocalist up there from this point on. It would become More Like a Soap Opera Than a rock Band at that Point. I Do in Fact Love, Respect, and Miss Shannon Hoon as Much as anyone Here, But He Has Moved on and Travis Has Stepped into the Spotlight to carry on His Memory. Can You Imagine How difficult it must have been to stand on stage for the First time (and every time for that matter) in front of Nothing But Hardcore Shannon Era Blind Melon Fans. Travis took on a HUGE Load when he agreed to Join Blind Melon, And Quite Frankly I Think He has Done a Damn fine Job. Give the Guy some credit already. He walked into what he Knew would be crossfire, and done it without ever showing a shred of fear. That alone is enough to Prove that he is the Man for the Job....PERIOD. Warning: The Views and opinions expressed here, may Not be the Views and Opinions of This Forum, The Band Members, or any other Blind Melon Fan...(and Quite Honestly I Dont Give a Damn!) LOL. Thats My Opinion, and I am Proud to Share it with all the Travis Haters. AMEN
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Post by JJJENNNNN on Feb 10, 2011 23:39:01 GMT -5
ok, here's JEN'S opinion: Personally, I like Travis, have nothing against him, think he does a great job, and so on. I guess I'm just not completely sure that I trust Travis or how I'm supposed to feel about it... but if the rest of the band's on board, then I'm on board, no questions asked. There's nothing I want more than for this to work out!
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Post by rocky118 on Feb 11, 2011 7:51:35 GMT -5
fair enought comments, first i never stated i was a travis hater, he just doesn't sell records for this band and lead them as a lead singer should. i have his first album from 00 metro and that fits for him. second remember they are not signed with a major label, so tours cds, apprearences etc are an expense to brad, christopher and glenn, i am sure travis is not fitting the bill. who do you think pays for the bus, the gas etc.. you ever notice they don't have roadies anymore. bottom line is this is a revenue situation, and bands(unless completely loaded) don't have the extra revenue to lose or gamble with. travis gave us the missing piece and the 2007-2008 tour thing was just that a thing we need as a fan base to spark it. i respect him for what he did i know it had to be hard, but if you really look at it in the music industry blind melon really only has less than 5,000 or so TRUE loyal fans and that doesn't fill large venues so he wasn't changing the world or having to satisfy the masses, think about the experience he gained working with established musicains, and i went to a few shows and see the set lists there are only a handful of new songs that they actually play, they know what sells and that is the point. i am sure this will spark more beatings lol but hey it is a free world, so bring it on. i would love for this band to release their rarietes make some cash from what they did in the past and ride off in the sunset and produce good music for others, i would like them to also stay together but with the person who can take them to the other level, i think they would still be productive and money makers with chris shinn in the helm, or someone that has a stronger background in the music industry, peace out!
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Post by luthersamelonhead on Feb 11, 2011 10:43:36 GMT -5
and i went to a few shows and see the set lists there are only a handful of new songs that they actually play, they know what sells and that is the point. There are only 13 songs on FMF. I have heard everyone of them live except With Right Set of Eyes, Father Time, So High (which I believe has been played) and Cheetum Street...not to mention Samantha's Play and a 12 stringed selection TW played of which I don't know the name. And I would go again and again if FMF were the only songs they played...Hypnotized, Wishing Well and Sometimes being my faves off that album live! staff edit: fixed quote box
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Post by luthersamelonhead on Feb 11, 2011 10:44:54 GMT -5
p.s Obviously I don't know how to quote just a portion of someone's comments...sorry.
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Post by allthatineeded on Feb 11, 2011 11:24:25 GMT -5
Travis is THE man. He was chosen by the band for a reason (twice now). I can understand if he isn't everybody's cup of tea but apparently he is more than satisfying for many long time fans. Maybe he partied it up a bit much on tour, he wouldn't be the first lead singer to do that (*cough* Shannon). Maybe the schedule was a bit much for his voice to take, his voice wasn't that "road tested" with his previous bands and Shannon's vocals are a stretch for the best of singers. I truly believe that if the internet didn't exist they would have worked out the problem without any of us knowing. Seems like in the heat of the moment the problem was broadcast to the world and it was a lot harder to repair. Will BM reach that commercial success they had before? Probably not, they were already losing it before Shannon died. They lost a lot of bandwagon fans that come with a "pop" cross-over hit. I remember one show I saw just after "No Rain" blew up and the audience was over 50% 12-16yo girls who didn't stick around to get beyond "No Rain". Can you picture one of those girls rushing out to buy "Soup" to hear another "No rain"? As WE all know, they are a hard band to categorize and I do believe in time more people would have discovered Soup for what it is, a masterpiece. I think the comparison to AIC isn't a good analogy, they had several commercial CDs before they lost Layne so they had a larger, established fan base.
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Post by *Sonya* on Feb 11, 2011 11:43:55 GMT -5
p.s Obviously I don't know how to quote just a portion of someone's comments...sorry. I fixed it for you.
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Post by luthersamelonhead on Feb 11, 2011 12:47:01 GMT -5
Thanks Sonya! Guess I need to go to a postboards workshop
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Post by fleshermelon on Feb 11, 2011 13:35:25 GMT -5
Rocky, I Didnt mean to Imply That You were a Travis Hater. I am Sorry if Thats The way I came off. I was speaking of Travis Haters in General (I have met more than my share). I Have to Agree with ALLTHATINEEDED on the Subject of Fan Base. Blind Melon's Fan Base had begun to drop off Long before Travis was in the Picture. Most of the Ones we Lost were as He said, FANS OF NO RAIN. As Far as Not being able to sell out LARGE VENUES...Wait, I dont recall Hearing any of the Members of Blind Melon say That They would Like to sell out Large Venues? From What I have Heard From Interview Clips and Things over the Years, I Think Everyone was Much Happier Playing in smaller, More Intimate settings (Correct me if I am Wrong about that). I also Dont recall Hearing any of the Guys say they want to be signed to a Major Label. As a Matter of Fact, I think their Previous experiences with "A Major Label" would Probably be enough to Make them Not Want to Be signed to another Major Label. So Maybe Travis Was "under The influence" (I am Not saying he was or wasnt) on the 2007-2008 Tour...So are we as Shannon Hoon Fans Gonna Bash Him For That? No way. Quite Frankly, I Hope they all Had a Good Buzz when they were on stage (I Know I sure Did when I was at their Shows). Listen, I Know we all Have our own opinions, and I respect Yours Rocky, I really Do. I Just Dont See The Weight Behind Most of the Points you Bring to the Table. That doesnt mean we arent Both Melon Fans. In The End, You are all My Melon Brothers and Sisters regardless of what Your Beliefs are about Tavis. Thanks for the Debate, I Have enjoyed it.
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