Neil Young's Living With War

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by dreamongypsydkm

Atrocities are atrocities no matter whether your country of birth or citizenship is involved. Apathy towards matters that don't involve our own nations would leave the world in a pretty dire state, actually that sums up a lot of history unfortunately.

No kidding. That's not what I meant. I'm saying why aren't the American born artists stepping up to the plate?

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

No kidding. That's not what I meant. I'm saying why aren't the American born artists stepping up to the plate?

Dixie Chicks...Remember what happened to them a few years back for being outspoken against Shrub?

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

Dixie Chicks...Remember what happened to them a few years back for being outspoken against Shrub?

That's it?

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

That's it?

that and most are spineless poofs! Thank God REAL metal still has the nads to be outspoken, And to remain underground while not kissing the ass hanging on the corporate ladder above 'em.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

that and most are spineless poofs! Thank God REAL metal still has the nads to be outspoken, And to remain underground while not kissing the ass hanging on the corporate ladder above 'em.

I know the country artists are spineless (hense, Dixie Chicks fans turning on them) but the rock artist's must have some balls?

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I know the country artists are spineless (hense, Dixie Chicks fans turning on them) but the rock artist's must have some balls?

have balls (ie-God Forbid-Check out their latest album "God Forbid IV: Constitution of Treason", Very political and very negative towards the US involvement in the war overseas) but since metal has been deemed "lame" by those blind minions at Empty-Vee (Among others) you dont see/hear it as much on the air.

As of late, I couldnt tell ya anything about "country" artists...I recently quit listening to about 97% of all country music. I do know that most country acts are "Bush Ballhangers & Nutswingers" and they know if they let their opinion be public against the War, they could be facing a loss of their fan base.

As for "pop stars", They are too busy trying to be "rock stars"...The instant kind, Kinda like "Instant Potatoes"-Just add water (Or in their case "popularity") and mix...There ya go, the next flavor-for-the-weak!!! Any opinion against the War would mean no $$$$ for these money-grubbing-glory-seekers & their leech-handlers.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

He gave a fantastic interview on CNN where he talked about how he lives here, came here to make it in the music biz and he pays taxes here. So he really takes it to heart.

Sometimes I forget that he's Canadian He's always been so outspoken about American politics and in my mind does Americana (in his music) better than most American artists! I love him, I'll have to wait until I get home to listen to this new album. Dammit!

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Sometimes I forget that he's Canadian He's always been so outspoken about American politics and in my mind does Americana (in his music) better than most American artists! I love him, I'll have to wait until I get home to listen to this new album. Dammit!

......and this is why I'm wondering why he does this, because he's not a true American, so he doesn't really care about the backlash?

[Livia]

CSNY is touring this summer, in case y'all didn't already know.

http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=6859

CSNY Speak Out
Updated 10:22 PDT Tue, Apr 25 2006

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young take to the road this summer on their first tour since 2002.
The two-month-plus trek crosses North America starting July 6 in Philadelphia and running through mid-September, visiting more than 30 major cities nationwide. Additional dates are still being confirmed.
Shows will go on sale beginning this weekend in Detroit, Washington, Seattle, Portland, Concord, Holmdel, Wantagh, and Winnipeg, with additional on-sale announcements following in the next few weeks.
Tickets will range from $35 - $125, with a limited number of gold circle tickets available.
Billed as "An Evening With Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young," Freedom of Speech '06 will spotlight an extended set from CSNY. Repertoire will include their classic work together, as well as favorites from their individual careers.
Music from Neil Young's forthcoming album, Living With War, will make its concert debut during the tour.
All four members of the band "believe that in light of the current environment, it's time for them to be out on the road fighting for America, and for people's rights to stand and be counted."
During an interview with CNN last week, Young said, "There's a conscience in the country, and I don't think it's being spoken. Everyone deserves a chance to be heard... We don't have to believe what our president believes to be patriotic."

[estranged4life]

Tickets will range from $35 - $125

All four members of the band "believe that in light of the current environment, it's time for them to be out on the road fighting for America, and for people's rights to stand and be counted."
During an interview with CNN last week, Young said, "There's a conscience in the country, and I don't think it's being spoken. Everyone deserves a chance to be heard... We don't have to believe what our president believes to be patriotic."

CSNY "believe that in light of the current overinflated price concert environment, it's time for them to be out on the road fighting for America, and for people's rights to attend a show that doesnt have a top ticket price of $125."

Just a couple of years back CSN played locally at Frontier City, Ticket prices were a flat $25.00...Why the sudden jump?

Brian "Man, they sure are fighting for the people's right to cough up their $$$$ to see 'em when some folkz cannot afford the $$$$ for the current gasoline price hikes" j.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by Livia

CSNY is touring this summer, in case y'all didn't already know.

http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=6859

CSNY Speak Out
Updated 10:22 PDT Tue, Apr 25 2006

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young take to the road this summer on their first tour since 2002.
The two-month-plus trek crosses North America starting July 6 in Philadelphia and running through mid-September, visiting more than 30 major cities nationwide. Additional dates are still being confirmed.
Shows will go on sale beginning this weekend in Detroit, Washington, Seattle, Portland, Concord, Holmdel, Wantagh, and Winnipeg, with additional on-sale announcements following in the next few weeks.
Tickets will range from $35 - $125, with a limited number of gold circle tickets available.
Billed as "An Evening With Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young," Freedom of Speech '06 will spotlight an extended set from CSNY. Repertoire will include their classic work together, as well as favorites from their individual careers.
Music from Neil Young's forthcoming album, Living With War, will make its concert debut during the tour.
All four members of the band "believe that in light of the current environment, it's time for them to be out on the road fighting for America, and for people's rights to stand and be counted."
During an interview with CNN last week, Young said, "There's a conscience in the country, and I don't think it's being spoken. Everyone deserves a chance to be heard... We don't have to believe what our president believes to be patriotic."

Now if only we could get rid of CSN I want to see Neil with Crazy Horse sometime soon before they get too old to pick up their instruments!

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

......and this is why I'm wondering why he does this, because he's not a true American, so he doesn't really care about the backlash?

I think he considers himself as much American as Canadian at this point. As gldstwmn pointed out, he's lived in the U.S. for a really long time. He's put down roots here so I think he cares about this country a lot, that's why he's so pissed off with the current state of political affairs.

[trackaghost]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Now if only we could get rid of CSN I want to see Neil with Crazy Horse sometime soon before they get too old to pick up their instruments!

Me too. I've seen him by himself and with Pearl Jam and Booker T & The MGs as his backing bands but never with Crazy Horse. In any case, I hope he returns to the UK soon, it's been too long.
As for the new album, it sounds fantastic and although he's certainly written better lyrics than on Let's Impeach The President, I agree with the sentiment.
Long may he run.

[Mari]

yeah, I posted about this a couple of days ago but I guess it got lost between other subjects. Listening to the album now and it's so good. Respect him a lot.

[golddustwoman77]

Thank you so much for the heads up. I have been dying to hear this album. I'm so excited. I'm going to listen to it right now.