New video interview from Singapore(4/25/12) Options

[SJN1279]

New video interview with Ed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px_BhWlvIwU

[FishOutaWater]

New video interview with Ed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px_BhWlvIwU

That was a truly great interview with Ed. He seemed authentic, happy, funny, humble and down to earth. He wasn't hiding behind any answers - he seemed sincere. I enjoyed hearing his thoughts in his answers. He didn't portray his relationship with Live in any kind of controversial way. Now that's the kind of Ed I have admired and respected. Keep it up, man. Go on and prove me wrong about you.

[themaestro]

That was a truly great interview with Ed. He seemed authentic, happy, funny, humble and down to earth. He wasn't hiding behind any answers - he seemed sincere. I enjoyed hearing his thoughts in his answers. He didn't portray his relationship with Live in any kind of controversial way. Now that's the kind of Ed I have admired and respected. Keep it up, man. Go on and prove me wrong about you.

I guess. I mean, our standards must be pretty low for him now when that passes for a great interview. You're right, at least he didn't portray Live in any bad way. I expected him to say something profound when asked what makes him feel alive, not that he likes deep sea fishing and of course coffee.

[FishOutaWater]

I guess. I mean, our standards must be pretty low for him now when that passes for a great interview. You're right, at least he didn't portray Live in any bad way. I expected him to say something profound when asked what makes him feel alive, not that he likes deep sea fishing and of course coffee.

I was comparing it to a few interviews he did where you could just tell by his subtle mannerisms that he was being deceptive. This one seemed pretty sincere and likeable, which I think is a distinction from what I have seen from him as of late. I have been trying really hard to be objective and open to seeing positive change when it comes to Ed.

[themaestro]

I was comparing it to a few interviews he did where you could just tell by his subtle mannerisms that he was being deceptive. This one seemed pretty sincere and likeable, which I think is a distinction from what I have seen from him as of late. I have been trying really hard to be objective and open to seeing positive change when it comes to Ed.

Yeah, I guess. It's pretty easy to seem sincere when you really aren't saying too much. I get it, he likes coffee. I believe him. I don't really give a shit though. What made him and Live so interesting were his (what I thought) sincere words about deep topics like religion, politics, the world, war, etc. I don't need to hear that all the time and it's nice to learn a little about the person beyond that, but come on man. Tell us about what inspires you these days. If it's Christianity, then tell us. Even if I'm not into it, I'd respect his thoughts. He seems to be so inspired by God these days but never talks about it much in mainstream media, only to Christian media. Makes him seem really insincere. When asked what makes him feel alive, he had the perfect opportunity to say so, only we got coffee, deep sea fishing, photography, etc. Whatever.

This post has been edited by themaestro: May 2 2012, 5:46 pm

[jayda]

coffee came before his kids....

and that's one book I won't be reading! he could call it me myself and I.

he's really struggling with the humidity. poor buggar!

[FishOutaWater]

Yeah, I guess. It's pretty easy to seem sincere when you really aren't saying too much. I get it, he likes coffee. I believe him. I don't really give a shit though. What made him and Live so interesting were his (what I thought) sincere words about deep topics like religion, politics, the world, war, etc. I don't need to hear that all the time and it's nice to learn a little about the person beyond that, but come on man. Tell us about what inspires you these days. If it's Christianity, then tell us. Even if I'm not into it, I'd respect his thoughts. He seems to be so inspired by God these days but never talks about it much in mainstream media, only to Christian media. Makes him seem really insincere. When asked what makes him feel alive, he had the perfect opportunity to say so, only we got coffee, deep sea fishing, photography, etc. Whatever.

You make some very good points. I guess I was just glad that he did make me angry once again, and that was just because he really didn't say anything of any substance.

[OutToDry]

Im gonna have fun wit dis.....he been wit da gardener

[IndyYakr]

You make some very good points. I guess I was just glad that he did make me angry once again, and that was just because he really didn't say anything of any substance.

I feel you, Fish. It's obvious Ed still means alot to you, as he does for many of us. I, like you am anxious to forgive him, but it's going to require a real act of contrition on his part. Not saying anything, or not saying something bad about LIVE does not satisfy that requirement. I'm not sure if we'll ever see it. Until then, all I can do is wish Ed well and direct all my love and support to CCCP.

[OutToDry]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BncJNTaArg

We wont hear anything revealing, no contrition.....if we do, color me impressed.

[IndyYakr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BncJNTaArg

We wont hear anything revealing, no contrition.....if we do, color me impressed.

I fear you're right and that just sucks. Not only does it suck for the fans, it really sucks for CCP. It sucks for Ed, too. I'm sure he doesn't like being portrayed negatively within LIVE nation. Dude just needs to man up.

[dancing queen]

Yeah, I guess. It's pretty easy to seem sincere when you really aren't saying too much. I get it, he likes coffee. I believe him. I don't really give a shit though. What made him and Live so interesting were his (what I thought) sincere words about deep topics like religion, politics, the world, war, etc. I don't need to hear that all the time and it's nice to learn a little about the person beyond that, but come on man. Tell us about what inspires you these days. If it's Christianity, then tell us. Even if I'm not into it, I'd respect his thoughts. He seems to be so inspired by God these days but never talks about it much in mainstream media, only to Christian media. Makes him seem really insincere. When asked what makes him feel alive, he had the perfect opportunity to say so, only we got coffee, deep sea fishing, photography, etc. Whatever.

I was a little surprised (but only a little) that he didn't mention prayer or his faith as one of the things that makes him feel alive.
I don't think it makes him seem insincere that he doesn't mention his love of Jesus to regular media, it just makes me think he's scared out of his mind to be officially branded a Christian rocker.
he's down with it when surrounded by Christians, because it's all love and brotherhood. but when there are non-Christians around, he's like "well, yeah, Jesus is good... I mean... but I like fishing"
like he's afraid to be made fun of.
which isn't insincerity as much as insecurity, I guess.
which is a shame.

but I was impressed that he didn't even flinch when the interviewer called him the "ex" lead singer of Live. (as an interviewer, I would've said "former", in spite of what I know, it sounds more professional) Ex sounded pretty harsh, but Ed didn't seem bothered. That's what impressed me the most.

[+Ed+]

What book are you talking about, guys?

[+Ed+]

Damn, pushed Play.

What is with Ed's eyes? IS he tired? Gapped over? Or is he...

[Pokey]

They said he'd only been in Singapore for a couple of hours, so I imagine he is not long off the plane and probably pretty tired.

I agree with Fish in a way that he at least seemed a lot more genuine here. It's hard to put my finger on it, but I didn't get the feel that he was reaching into the bag of "standard Ed K answers" and sounding like is forcing sincerity. I don't think that really indicates any particular change in him, they more than likely just caught him at a good moment.
But themaestro also makes good points in that he really didn't have to delve deep for the interview at all, so it really shouldn't be hard to just come across as relaxed and genuine when everything is really at an elementary level in the interview.