Another Great Promotion!, Closer is Itunes single of the week Options

[thefunkyredcaboose]

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/closer/id...95?i=385203876+

This post has been edited by thefunkyredcaboose: Sep 22 2010, 9:50 am

[Hoodstock]

Kevin,

I saw my name mentioned in a post, read it, and repsonded immediately. Now I've actually had a chance to read the entire thread.

All I will say about the interview is that I originally took a quote as I watched it, stated a sarcastic comment, and posted it. Then I got that response. It wasn't meant to be a jab at the band or you. It was an observation of an aired interview and I posted a thought immediately as I watched it live. I will say that the interview was very well done and I even complemented Chad on how humble he was. I didn't see any of that mentioned by you, just the quote I took from what you said.

I do have a feeling, since you claim to have been checking the board, that perhaps he read my album review, which was positive, and took some criticism very personally (which I can see):

I know their choices were probably limited when looking for a singer and they probably found the best person that they could, but at times he takes away from a song rather than sustaining or adding to it.

I could understand your frustration with this and why you would provide backlash towards me. I know that putting your heart and soul out there can be very difficult.

Art is subjective and from my perspective I felt that a small number of songs were brought down by the vocals and could have been better. Scrutiny is part of being in the public eye. It's nothing personal towards you, it's nothing that I intentionally looked for, it's just how felt as I heard some of the songs.

I think on almost all of the tracks you did a fantastic job writing and belting out the lyrics. I did recommend the album and stated that I really liked it because I do.

I maintain that I take offense to you stating that I'm not a true fan of Live and referring to me as a bad apple. I feel that it is far from the truth. I am a huge fan of Live and I do not feel that I am a bad apple by any means on this board. There are many here who are far more vicious and negative on this board than me.

To be honest I often feel that I am in the middle of the Ed vs. TGF board war because I have consistently supported both sides and discussed my enjoyment of both while others have been nasty and hateful towards one side or the other.

In my opinion I am one of the most positive people here when it comes to my overall view on everything Live. You are, however, entitled to your opinion even if I disagree with it and feel that it is misinformed.

Kevin - In the end, I am honored that you took the time to read my comments. Many musicians do not take the time or effort to ever interact with their fans.

I wish you and the guys (and Ed) success. Thank you for collaborating with CC&P to put out a fantastic album for people to hear. I hope you enjoy playing the music that you've put out there, and I hope you continue to create more music with them again in the future.