New song?, Take me up to Zion Options

[Costakoui]

Is “Take me up to Zion” played at Tin Angel a new song? If so, any feedback from those who listened to it?

[Wambangalang]

cmon, this song blows

in that case how could a guy NOT like this song

[Hoodstock]

in that case how could a guy NOT like this song

Ed needs to start writing about things that most people can actually understand or relate to. Why doesn't Live get better press and airplay? Because Ed writes multiple songs that include Zion . Most people don't relate to Zion or even know what Zionism is.

I don't understand why Ed can't write about things that real people can relate to like telling a story of someone who just lost their job and how it affects them. Instead we repeatedly get "plastic little places" and "water" this and that. What happened to the songs like Shit Towne and Waitress that talked about people and experience?

It's about time Ed grew as an artist and a lyricist.

Look at what's going on in the world around you and write about it and reflect on it. Those are the songs that relate to people and leave a lasting impression. That's what brilliant lyricists like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Bruce Springsteen (to just name three) did and that's why their music lasts!

[Badman]

Ed needs to start writing about things that most people can actually understand or relate to. Why doesn't Live get better press and airplay? Because Ed writes multiple songs that include Zion . Most people don't relate to Zion or even know what Zionism is.

I don't understand why Ed can't write about things that real people can relate to like telling a story of someone who just lost their job and how it affects them. Instead we repeatedly get "plastic little places" and "water" this and that. What happened to the songs like Shit Towne and Waitress that talked about people and experience?

Okay Hoodie, No. You are a fool and I am sure someone will follow me up on this. Why should Ed, a man who makes music as an art form AND because he likes to, conform to what he thinks the people want? A real artist says, "fuck you people!" if they don't like his music. A pop artist says, "Please like my music, I'll write whatever tripe you want, just buy Buy BUY!!"

Ed writes his songs very broadly so they can apply to everybody. He writes about a Shit town because we all know a place that just sucks like York. He writes mirror song because we can all look inside ourselves to find change and he fucking writes I alone because we see leaders everyday in every country leading people where they don't want to go!!

I applaud Ed for not giving in and becoming a pop pussy even if that's what SFBM looks like. He obviously isn't rushing to get another label so he can't care too much about getting on the radio with Lady Gaga and T-Pain and whatever other trash the kids listen to. Until you can come up with a less laughable argument, go listen to Kiss.FM and the Autotuned crap they feed you.

May your shit come to life and kiss you.

This post has been edited by Badman: Apr 28 2009, 8:58 pm

[Merica]

He writes about a Shit town because we all know a place that just sucks like York.

There's a York 12 miles from where I sit right now; it's a decent place to shop, actually.