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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror
I wouldn't purposely seek out an artist's website to slam them, either. But let's say that you were already a member there. What, if anything, would you say about your experience?
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My only membership for an artist is here. I'm not including a sports membership site, a motivator I listen to, or my radio station. So because of my expressed views earlier, I am like Caryl. I'm wrapped up in the experience as a whole. I am ready to take whatever Meat has in store. I leave set lists, production quality, costuming, sound, lighting, choreography all up for Meat to decide and present. Every show is like Christmas for me. Barring the show where Meat was so ill, my only concern was his health and him doing what was best for him.
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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror
I've heard (read) some people say that they wouldn't want to meet their idol, for fear that he or she would not live up to their expectations, and that would affect their opinion of the artist.
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I have heard that too and it was a concern for me. But it was more of a fear of an unknown. Meat was in my neck of the woods for the Storytellers tour and I was seated in the nosebleeds then. But the fuzzy microphone passed my way for a question. I could not muster a voice because I feared that he would think my question wasn't according to the rules of the Storyteller format and make fun of me (cause the man has a wonderful sense of humor). I didn't have a thick enough skin for it. I would've cried and would've changed my opinion of him. But it wouldn't have been HIS fault. So, what happened...I waved the mic through .... two seats down from me a lady (unrelated to me) asked a question and it was the same question I had in my head. It was about Rocky Horror Picture Show (Hot Patootie)....he asked if she could dance....and she was asked to come up on stage to dance. Because of my own fear, I missed a GOLDEN opportunity, so I broke my fear. I kicked myself from Storytellers, grew up, and decided that Meat was worth the risk. I figured I laugh at my shortcomings all the time, why wouldn't I be able to take it from Meat. Now, I'm glad I took that chance. My biggest reason for wanting to meet my idol was to thank him face to face. He's heard many a thank you and I get that....but there is a sense of well being and all is right in the world when you give back that thank you. I've met him a few times now, I think I have yet to actually thank him (LOL), but somehow I think he already knows.
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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror
In terms of not liking a cover, the only one I really can't listen to is Barry Manilow's version of Read 'Em and Weep. And I know Jim Steinman produced it and all, but I still think it's awful. But I like other stuff Barry has done.
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Yes, I understand completely.
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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror
It's rare, but sometimes I even like cover versions more than the original. I think Mary J. Blige absoulutely kills on U2's One, for instance. (I like U2, don't love them)
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I've come across some cover versions that I've liked more than the original myself. And I agree it's rare, but it does happen.
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Originally Posted by CarylB
So I guess I need to care quite a lot for the performer to want to join a club or forum .. for me that's Meat. And if I care for someone I want to consider their feelings very carefully before I give feedback.
Caryl
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This is where I stand too.
Suzieq