smoe.org mailing lists
ivan@stellysee.de
| From | "floatingunder" <Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com> |
| Subject | Re: (Disrespected Fans of?) CVS |
| Date | Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:47:10 -0000 |
[Part 1 text/plain ISO-8859-1 (2.4 kilobytes)]
(View Text in a separate window)
--- In audities@yahoogroups.com, Jeffrey_Rose@e... wrote:
> I'm a huge CvS fan. I own every record and do my best to spread
the word
> about his music and I've passed on my praise in a few emails over
the span
> of 8 years or so. I beg him to come to the Northeast because I
only make
> it to SF once every 6-7 years or so (I did catch him at the Hotel
Utah in
> 1998!).
snip
@@@@ Have you offered to pay him to come or to set something up for
him to come?
A few times (maybe 3-4 times in 8 years), I've also asked him to
> update some of the chord charts on his website for a few of my
favorite
> older songs. I get the impression this is some kind of a major
annoyance
> and imposition to him for some reason. He never responds to these
emails
> and the chord charts are never updated. I know he must be busy
hustling up
> business in a challenging industry but I feel I've gone out of my
way to
> make the guy feel like his talent is appreciated. If I were
a "niche"
> musical artist like CvS, I think I'd be a little more attentive to
loyal
> fans.
@@@@@FWIW:
Sorry, but my guess is that what your hoping he would post isn't
something he puts as much value in as you do or he simply doesn't
have the time. Naturally, I really couldn't say or possibly know…
other I don't think it makes him a bad guy. Probably makes him a
human. Does any artist really owe us anything for plugging their
music or buying their music? I don't think so.
My experience with Chris is that he's a bright, funny and sweet guy.
At his show in Minneapolis, he noticed my wife wincing a bit per the
loud music of the Autumn Leaves. He rushed out to his van and grabbed
a pair of earplugs for us both. Yes, maybe a small little gesture but
a kind one. That's more my impression of him. I hosted 2 living room
shows with him in the past and caught him live in Minneapolis a few
times. At one of the shows, someone had complained about the artwork
on a CD of his per how it was cut or something. I think it was posted
on Audities. Chris showed up at the show with a new CD with new cover
art for the guy. Again, a small thing but for me a telling one.
I personally feel a bit embarrassed even sharing what I have
regarding Chris (which is saying something coming from me) but I feel
even more uncomfortable with the list discussing his character. Just
my opinion.
Best, Steve D
For assistance, please contact
the smoe.org administrators.