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[World Dreamer]

Rolling Stone has reported on this online. That is something else they get when it's the 4 of them together. They are more relevant together than apart.

I agree with your strong argument that this is a money grab.

[Voodoo Lady]

Agreed! I liked the Q&A's in that it focused on the four of them, why they are reconciling and each of their quotes/responses, etc.

I didn't expect them to just 'air' everything out all at once today either. I'm sure things will be discussed more in depth as time goes on, the tour stars, etc.

I like you Voodoo Lady have never seen them all together in concert so...I can't wait!!

I'm gonna go nuts. I hope they actually come to San Antonio this time. Aztec Theater would perfect... It's up close and personal no matter where you sit. But I'm expecting to have to drive to Austin or Dallas more than likely. If we happen to be at the same show, a beer is on me, okay?!

[World Dreamer]

Has the countdown ended yet?

[Shared Belief]

wow this is all kind of shock but ok lets see what they got.

[FishOutaWater]

That took Fish probably about 7 minutes to write. I'd fully accept and respect that. Why Live can't throw down a few paragraphs is beyond me.

Yep. Would've only taken 2 minutes, but I stopped in the middle to take a 5 minute break to watch MSNBC and read Huff Post.

But seriously, I don't care as much about the split and the lawsuits and the reconciliation. Stuff happens. Perceptions that divide one from the other can develop and harden over time. Then time and a different perspective heal things. The relationship is like a family, and most of us know how people can fight and stop talking to people close to us, and then reunite - especially with those with whom we are closest. It's the people we are NOT really close to that we can write off forever and never reconcile with after a rift, because they don't matter enough to reunite with. The difference between our families and Live is that we don't put it out there in public so that 7 years later when you get back together, you have to clean up the things you wish you hadn't said in the moment when things change.

For me, more than anything, I want an explanation about the music. Because them getting back together isn't going to mean anything at all to me if we get a bunch of La Da Das and Christian similes. I want to hear an acknowledgement from Ed that Ed's solo efforts on V and BoP and SFBM and solo records are not the same as Live music when they all collaborated. I am NOT saying that he has to criticize his solo efforts of BoP or SFBM and say they are not good. There are plenty of people here and around the world who like BoP and SFBM and Ed's solo work. To some people it is good. It is a matter of taste and preference. But I hope everyone can agree that there is a difference in the way the music sounds. And for those of us who love Mental Jewerly, Throwing Coppper, Secret Samadhi, The Distance To Here, The Gracious Few and The Turn, and only sort of like BoP and SFBM a little bit - what I really want to hear is an acknowledgement that there was a difference in the music when CCP were involved in making it and when they weren't involved in making it and that Live recognizes that (and more specifically that Ed recognizes it). CCP has already said that between 2010 and 2012. That is reality and you can't just ignore it or pretend it away. It would create a lot more interest in what they will do next (for me and I suspect many others) if they make an honest and credible offering that what Live is going to do now - going forward - is make music created by all 4 of them, like they did in the 90's. If they say that, and eventually back it up with good Live music (which I firmly believe they all have the ability to do) then it is game set and match. Not just for me, but for WMMR, Facebook fans, people in Australia (except for Pokey), and everybody in between. But without that, I'm afraid we will just have to hold our breath and hope that Live doesn't continue not he trajectory that they were on since the year 2000. I would like them to interrupt that line of thinking with a strong statement on the issue at this time.

[World Dreamer]

That is reality and you can't just ignore it or pretend it away.

They sure are trying though.

[mfan0410]

I'm gonna go nuts. I hope they actually come to San Antonio this time. Aztec Theater would perfect... It's up close and personal no matter where you sit. But I'm expecting to have to drive to Austin or Dallas more than likely. If we happen to be at the same show, a beer is on me, okay?!

Yes! I'm down!

I'm from the DFW area of TX so am hoping Dallas, but would be willing to drive of course

[LiveForNow]

Doesn't explain its absence from the shop, though.

It's possible that it's a complicated legal matter. If Ed got a 25% share back in the band I don't know how publishing/revenue from The Turn would work.

[World Dreamer]

Yes! I'm down!

I'm from the DFW area of TX so am hoping Dallas, but would be willing to drive of course

Because I am always so negative I just want to let you both know that if the concert is at House of Blues (which Live plays a lot at) you can go early, eat, and use your receipt to gain early entry into the show (or at least get a better spot in line).

Great chance at getting a front row spot.

Or one of the round tables by the bar in the back.

This post has been edited by World Dreamer: Dec 12 2016, 3:26 pm

[jayda]

Has the countdown ended yet?

Mine has gone backwards. I've still got 3 hours to go.

[World Dreamer]

Mine has gone backwards. I've still got 3 hours to go.

Have you tried buying a new internet?

[jayda]

Have you tried buying a new internet?

Next on the list of drastic measures to take. At least I can see that they have the shop up. Thank god for that.

[jayda]

It's EST. You don't get early info for living in Europe or Australia. Anyone who acts otherwise is pulling your chain.

Well I got it early. then I ungot it.

[Possum Kingdom]

Well I got it early. then I ungot it.

This is exactly what Live intended.

I hope the bar at Think Loud studios was fully stocked when this all went down today.

Ed just wrote a new song called Overcome about the countdown fiasco.

[Voodoo Lady]

Because I am always so negative I just want to let you both know that if the concert is at House of Blues (which Live plays a lot at) you can go early, eat, and use your receipt to gain early entry into the show (or at least get a better spot in line).

Great chance at getting a front row spot.

Or one of the round tables by the bar in the back.

That's awesome of you for letting us know, thank you! If you are in or venture to Texas to see Live, I'm happy to meet any fellow fans. I assure you, I am harmless.