What to expect from +Live+..., now that Ed is back Options

[throwing_cheetahs]

I think the first thing might be SS related, but i'm up for anything as i'm sure most fans are. Have at it, what do you think!?

TC

This post has been edited by throwing_cheetahs: Oct 26 2016, 1:57 am

[Voodoo Lady]

I think if it was - just - simply to create a buzz, they've made a mistake by taking too long. It should have been 2 weeks max.

[vivapokey]

I think if it was - just - simply to create a buzz, they've made a mistake by taking too long. It should have been 2 weeks max.

Nah I think a long break works more effectively. It gets some buzz, then plants doubt, then things like the low key Ed video perks up again...it's like a slow drip. I'm usually rolling my eyes at anything Live or CCP do in this regard since they're so bad at it. But this is one I actually think they've done well (so far). They know the hard core people will continue to hang on and hold out hope and will be there whenever they make the announcement. And disappearing totally from the casual fan/general public's eye for a time helps to reset things. Start afresh. It's more of a shock when they come back for the people who genuinely think they're done. Getting it all over and done within 2 weeks is just a waste if they aren't ready to do something after they announce. Better to hold of the announcement so that the wait time between announcement and delivering something is shorter.

[Voodoo Lady]

Nah I think a long break works more effectively. It gets some buzz, then plants doubt, then things like the low key Ed video perks up again...it's like a slow drip. I'm usually rolling my eyes at anything Live or CCP do in this regard since they're so bad at it. But this is one I actually think they've done well (so far). They know the hard core people will continue to hang on and hold out hope and will be there whenever they make the announcement. And disappearing totally from the casual fan/general public's eye for a time helps to reset things. Start afresh. It's more of a shock when they come back for the people who genuinely think they're done. Getting it all over and done within 2 weeks is just a waste if they aren't ready to do something after they announce. Better to hold of the announcement so that the wait time between announcement and delivering something is shorter.

When the website faded to black, the band had built up some hype with the fans through their FB page. Then, it got a little (key word, little) media attention. It would have been great to do an announcement at that time. But they let the excitement dwindle again and it got all quiet & as a fan, I got bored & tired of waiting. I've been anticipating a reunion announcement since July! This recent radio interview getting out has gotten me excited again, but I honestly think it was an oopsy. I believe Ed was supposed to stay quiet and he couldn't help himself.

Anyway, I hope your analysis of the long amount of time they are taking is the right one.