================================================ Subject: Re: Creed on MTV From: "Alexis M." To: Date: Tue 6 Nov 2001 15:50:46 -0800 ================================================ Minority? You're forgetting the people that were brought into Creed's music through "With Arms Wide Open" and "Higher". Although this song (IMO) was played a *little* too much, it still brought people further into the music. And not just because of marketing tactics, but the song itself. Many people listen to it and the meaning of it is clear. Maybe people like some of the songs for their uplifting meaning? Just because they are brought into the music later than the first album makes them no less a creed fan, and no more a victim of marketing schemes. But not all songs are that "obvious" either. There are many songs that are left open to interpretation. Depending on how someone perceives the music. Take "Ode" for instance. Ask someone what they think that song is about. No two will be the same. Now some songs ARE obvious (as I've said already), but does that make it any less likable? Just out of curiosity Marc, have you ever taken the time to listen to their songs? To drink up the music, visualize the lyrics, appreciate everything that Creed have put their heart and soul into to deliver to their fans as well as new comers? Taken the time to listen and not examine every little thing about it? Sorry if you had answered this already. In this post I was referring to a bunch of points brought out in different posts, so it doesn't necessarily all apply to this one. Alex On Mon, 5 Nov 2001 23:56:42 -0500 Marc Levitt writes: > One argument stands out as particularly valuable: That many people > were > Creed fans previous to being subjected to marketing. To that I > would say > that those fans are distinctly in the minority. And while you can > carry > that mantle proudly, it makes no difference in examining Creed's > general > popularity and appeal. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp