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 Post subject: popularity....Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:57 am 
I was just wondering if I am the only one who is scared of eisley becoming famous....things will be different....I don't know its nice having something so special that you can just hold on to with a few others (although I think the eisley fans passed a few a long time ago) I think it would be like a parent letting their kid go or something....they are still there and you still love them no matter what but its an unusual change....anyways I just needed to get that out in the open.... _________________ my flickr |
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Joined: 31 Oct 2003 | Posts: 347 | Location: friday harbor, wa
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:27 am
I am definately saddened by it, but I'm not scared because I know they will be fine, especially with such awesome parents at their side all the way, and even now, after everything that's already happened they are as modest as when they began. But I like the "intimacy" of the small amount of people who know them now, appreciating them not because they're popular but because we know they're great. It is a bit scary though. I have seen a bit more animosity in the threads from the elders of Eisley knowledge to the newbies, because they want to hold on so mouch to that special intimacy they're losing. It sucks, but you can't hold onto your ... uhhhh .... child ..... forever.  and 
Now fly my golden gooseseses... FLY!!  _________________ I climbed up heavenly falls Down whitewater walls I was buried alive And I stole the day My patience keeps me sane As I make parachutes from clay I’m almost there My lonely heart I’m almost there |
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Joined: 14 Jan 2004 | Posts: 12 | Location: Cantley, Quebec, Canada
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:36 am
Nothing will change but our perception. The band will still be the same band, making the same music. If we really like the music, nothing will change that. It's a question of ourselves as fans, and why we listen to music. Do we listen to music because of who listens to it? Or how many people? What kind of reason is that? I admit it's fun to be the first to know about something, but it's silly to stop liking something because a lot of people (many of whom might suck) like it, too. You'll always be trailblazer as far as liking Eisley goes. It should make all of us think of why we like the music we do. I'm guilty of giving popular bands a harder time, too, but I've been pushing myself to ignore shallow factors (ie. popularity, annoying fanbase) and to look at what really matters: The band and their music. It could make our experience as fans a lot more enjoyable. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003 | Posts: 25185 | Location: East Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:08 am
This evolving construct is a tortuous, complex, expansive enigma... Mandy illuminates a fear that is likely spreading through the small ranks. True: the inverse dynamic that popularity has on a band will surely impact "perception" though nothing will inwardly change. Unfortunately, perception is reality. It is for that reason that communication from the band side remains consistent... acting as a stable force...broadcasting the truth...the reality of the new cosmos and tangible experiences that provide understanding to fans/friends. I'd like to think that Eisley can be a new model. (see: http://www.eisley.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3875) Quote: Regardless, Eisley's development can be gazed upon like a
sketchy model for what happens inside "the machine" at all times. And though it's a band side bias, I think it's a particularly important story to tell, since there are so many varying, conspiring perspectives residing in the brains of music lovers/musicians bands. Every experience is different; Eisley's is unique. But it's true (i.e. not fabricated)...and it's unfolding every day; Whether anyone gets to see what's behind the curtain or not, the outcome will be apparent to all. There is no motive except to be transparent and informative ...and to stay consistent with the original intent of this forum: to create an on line community that does more than build on what the band accomplishes through their songs - live performances and records, but provides kind of live, up-datable, virtual environment that centers on building relationships...and champions, honesty, truth, reality....and values fans as people, not as numbers ($ & ¢). Oh crap....did that sound like a "because we care" ad? Hopefully we've lived up to a few of these goals. And anyway...who knows what will happen. I'm not blowing smoke when I say - this is still so small...virtually unknown in the grand scheme. A blip on the horizon. Nobody should start thinking this is something big. It's tiny. Eisley isn't even a radio band... has only headlined a handful of shows... has no tour bus... there are only 2000+ forum members... bd _________________ EisleyWebGuy "The industrialists never saw the fruit of their own labor - Post Moderism, which I now proclaim as dead. Their forefathers digital revolutionists, have accelerated the final resolve by punctuating an end to our chaotic journey with a new manifesto and a new era: The Age of Meaning." (manifesto's sold separate) Welcome: Illuminists |
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Joined: 04 Nov 2002 | Posts: 5180 | Location: Tyler, Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:18 am
at first i was kind of worried how the band members would handle the inevitable fame but i've realized that Eisley is definately a case of "the whole being greater then the sum of its parts". When you look at the whole group and see the love they have for each other and the value for family ( i'm including jon here ) then you'll see that there is really nothing they can't handle. Each of them have so much love and support behind them that a slip doesn't mean hitting the ground. As for them outgrowing their current smallish fan base i say go for it. I think people who wish them to remain small and play only small,local venues are being kind of selfish. Yeah sure it will be impossible to stroll up to chauntelle and talk or grab a bite to eat with the band after a show when they're playing sold out stadiums but at least you'll know they're making their dreams come true. Just seeing it happen to people that deserve it is enough for me. _________________ "Religions have started on lesser revelations" - investor on MarketWatch.com |
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Joined: 01 Jul 2003 | Posts: 4403 | Location: Dallas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:19 am
i think its a sad fact of reality that people wrongly percieve popularity as a bad thing. there are many so called popular bands that make good music that we enjoy that we may not necessarily have know of from the outset. I'm sure Eisley will change if/when they become more widley known, but i doubt they'll change for the worse. no point denying they'll change cos they will, they are for the most part still growing up, as people, and so i'm sure their experiences both in the recent past, present and future will change them. i really dont think its a bad thing that they become big and i dont think people should become sad about it. plus if they remain small time as they are presently, i'll be unlikely to catch them live again which would be a real shame. the end _________________ "A mathematician is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat which isn't there." - Charles Darwin (legend) |
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Joined: 04 Apr 2003 | Posts: 1296 | Location: Gateshead - good ol' blighty, up north
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:35 am
I'm beginning to think my response was too narrow. I was talking about the music only ... but yeah, the entire aspect outside of the music stands to change massively. And I hope millions of people do start listening to Eisley. But I'm not feeling wordy right now and I need to do stuff ... but this will be going on for a while, so I'll listen to what others say for now. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003 | Posts: 25185 | Location: East Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:01 am
I trust eisley will stay true to coolness, the people who slide (whichever way) are the people who don’t have good foundations (in whatever aspect). so we can thank kim and boyd for their raising up of humble, fan appreciating rock stars. heh _________________ "Let's play chickenball!" http://www.myspace.com/near_harad |
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Joined: 21 Jan 2004 | Posts: 230 | Location: Ankeny, Iowa
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Post subject: wow I sound bad now Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:49 am
the way I said it and the way people responded make me sound kinda bad and selfish....I would like to clarify....I will always love eisley no matter how popular they get.....and even if they don't get popular (but c'mon we know that isn't going to happen) I never said popular is bad.....just scary _________________ my flickr |
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Joined: 31 Oct 2003 | Posts: 347 | Location: friday harbor, wa
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:12 am
I get the feeling the bands fans aren't too worried about Eisley changing as they grow more popular,I think it's more of a case of maybe losing that "small time family feel" we have on the forum,I mean even over the last month I have felt a big change on the forum and it's already starting to get hectic but once the album is released there will be literally thousands more registering and posting here.I've only been here since October so really I'm still a newbie but feel like an "old" boardie already hehe...I think it's important that the older boardies stick around and keep the same feel of the forum,it's easy to get intimidated and back off like a few already have but I think it's important we all stick around.The band aren't changing so either should us boardies. I understand what you're saying Boyd about the grand scheme of things but I'd go a bit further than saying that eisley are a mere blip on the radar,they have gained an international following despite only touring 3 countries(to my knowledge US/Canada/England) yet Eisley have fans all over the globe _________________ 
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Joined: 24 Oct 2003 | Posts: 17689 | Location: making uhh SEXYTIME
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 10:33 am
homesick_alien wrote: I.
I understand what you're saying Boyd about the grand scheme of things but I'd go a bit further than saying that eisley are a mere blip on the radar,they have gained an international following despite only touring 3 countries(to my knowledge US/Canada/England) yet Eisley have fans all over the globe call yourself a fan? dont you remember the gig they played in siberia? the tiger chasing incident? meh i give up with you kids 
yes yes im not worried, and i agree with ya i dont think many people are. im sure boyd will keep them on the straight and crazy narrow! _________________ "A mathematician is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat which isn't there." - Charles Darwin (legend) |
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Joined: 04 Apr 2003 | Posts: 1296 | Location: Gateshead - good ol' blighty, up north
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:35 pm
i'm not worried. i think it will be a revolution(sp?) in music. a good one. i am excited about what God has for them. i luff them i do. _________________ www.xanga.com/nevaeh84 |
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Joined: 29 Jun 2003 | Posts: 274 | Location: denton tx
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:40 pm
Im not scared wasint scared a year ago when they signed the contract Im glad there getting big. Im one of the veterans and belive me it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2002 | Posts: 1479 | Location: Dallas, Texas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:40 pm
Sounds kind of elitist to me _________________ http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=KevinNaaaaaa |
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Joined: 24 Dec 2003 | Posts: 1350 | Location: Los Angeles
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:49 pm
I say "Revolution." I've been saying for a while. The great ones destroy music, and make it right again. Eisley is capable. _________________ My photography:www.jamiemphoto.com You can't spell awesome without emo...backwards! -Julie definingawesome (11:44:11 PM): Eisley shivers our timbers |
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