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Post by idlewild on Mar 14, 2013 13:47:54 GMT -5
Are you guys getting chills? Because I am.
Great find, #1fan! This would make an amazing gift for your friend.
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Post by numberonefan on Mar 14, 2013 14:38:28 GMT -5
They always give me chills! "Blyss" was ten times better before becoming the commercialized version we all call "Lifehouse". Back then Jason sang with a passion. Now, it's more like he is just going through the motions. However, the only reason the band survives is because of his unique sound that touches everyone who hears him sing, especially live.
Recently, however, I've read in some articles that the band according to Jason, "never was a Christian band". The only thing that is sad from hearing that out of him, is because of his faith, the people around him who supported "Blyss" while creating this audience, and the following that "Lifehouse" commands today, is solely because they got their mark as a Christian band. When he is asked that question, he dodges his own faith. The very faith that got him where he is today. I am not saying he doesn't believe because we all know he does and his family seems very spiritual, however, unlike the way Tim Tebow uses his stardom to proclaim his faith and spread the word of God, Jason hides behind the fact that the only reason he is a star is because that was God's plan. I wish he was more proud of the things he has done for all of us and many others through his music. He should give credit where credit is due more publicly rather than say what some fans want to hear because sales could be hurt if he says they're a Christian band. What do you all think of that?
Anyway, this does look like it will be an amazing gift for any of us Lifehouse fans. The sad thing is, I don't know if I'll be able to afford it. I guess only time will tell. Good luck if you guys and girls are bidding. I'm sure I'll get outbid haha
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Post by escalibur on Mar 14, 2013 15:10:44 GMT -5
Jason hides behind the fact that the only reason he is a star is because that was God's plan.. The fact no one can prove?  No but seriously please let's leave this religion propaganda out of this forum. Many of us dont believe in any religion so let's be respectful to each others and keep those things for ourselves. No hard feelings. |
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Post by klein on Mar 14, 2013 17:50:40 GMT -5
Jason hides behind the fact that the only reason he is a star is because that was God's plan. [begin rant] Or he is a star because, you know, he is a very hard worker, very talented and made the right connections at the right time. I think you're not being fair to him and the rest of the band by ignoring all the hard work they have done over the years and giving all the credit to something that is just something you personally believe in. I honestly do not understand why it even matters if they officially proclaim to be a Christian band or not. There are many people, me included, who enjoy their music for other reasons and see different meanings in their songs. If they are a Christian band to you why isn't that enough for you? Why ruin it for others who are not of Christian faith? You could probably say that a lot of the songs were inspired by Jason's faith but I'll bet you all the money I own that Jason would not want his songs to only be listened to by Christians or interpreted only in a religious sense. If that's why you love their music that's fine but not everyone is the same and if it's what they truly wanted they wouldn't have repeatedly denied the "Christian band" label themselves that Christians tried to put on them over the years. I think their intentions are quite clear. [/end rant] As for the song "Take The Weight", it is so good to hear a high quality recording of it. The only recording I've ever known of this song was the live recording with the stupid screaming chick in it and I still listened to that one probably a hundred times or so. I think this song is the perfect example of the substance and depth Lifehouse is missing these days and what I personally was hoping they would bring back on Almeria. I wish there was some way to make them understand this. Maybe they're reading? Hey Lifehouse! Can you please start writing awesome songs like this again? Thanks! |
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Post by LHfanMI on Mar 14, 2013 21:29:54 GMT -5
Oh man....why are we jumping all over each other about this?
Here's my take on it: Jason's background with FKA, Blyss, and even some early Lifehouse stuff clearly has roots in faith and Christianity. I love that, and I find a lot of meaning in that, but I also know that Jason has said that, as their fan base has grown more diverse, he doesn't wish to alienate anyone - Christian or non-Christian.
I think when he has stated previously that Lifehouse is not a Christian band, he isn't denying FKA or Blyss... just that they are simply a band that makes music; I don't believe for a second that was a proclamation of being anti Christian in any way. Further, he's specifically stated before that he tries purposefully to write in a deeper and more interpretive way so that anyone on earth can connect to his lyrics and interpret them in a way that's meaningful to the listener (ie: Everything).
I definitely miss the blatantly Christian lyrics of some of his old stuff, but I don't fault him for wanting to write the way that he does. All that I really long for is like Klein said above: "...the substance and depth Lifehouse is missing these days."
Hey, though, in comparison to the direction Justin Timberlake took with his new album, Almeria is a masterpiece. Has anyone heard or read the garbage, lackluster, shallow, and lame lyrics JT is pushing on his new album? Yikes.
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Post by klein on Mar 14, 2013 21:58:19 GMT -5
Yeah@ Justin Timberlake... but then look at Moveonday and Nobody Listen... not much better  |
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Post by LHfanMI on Mar 14, 2013 22:17:31 GMT -5
I'd still take Moveonday & Nobody Listen over lyrics about getting in the backseat of a space coupe with tinted windows, or not stopping until she pops like strawberry bubblegum.
Or how about Pusher Lover Girl? ...didn't Kesha already make it clear to the world that love is a drug? Did JT really have to go off for a couple minutes expanding upon that by naming actual drugs and their effects on the human body?
At least with Almeria, I made it thru every single song from start to finish. With JT I could not stomach 1 entire song the first run thru.
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Post by klein on Mar 15, 2013 5:49:40 GMT -5
I think he's free to put whatever lyrics he wants into his songs but i am also free not to listen to them |
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Post by numberonefan on Mar 15, 2013 6:00:52 GMT -5
I apologize for taking this thread off topic! The point I was trying to make is that I am getting chills too! That clip from this CD reminds me of the good 'ole days. Although "Lifehouse" is not a Christian band, unfortunately, for some of you "Blyss" was and always will be. The fact that that band name was retired because it was already taken by another signed band at the time Dreamworks inked Jason to a deal probably was for a reason. Now, the bands can be classified as two different bands with the same lead singer because essentially that is what the difference is between the two. For those of you who can appreciate "Blyss" for what it is, more power to you. For those who do not wish to hear the truth about this bands roots, I apologize if anything that I said was offensive.
Lifehouse rocks, Blyss rocked, and Jason Wade will rock the lives of everyone regardless of their religious beliefs for many years to come.
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Post by gogonutz on Mar 15, 2013 6:23:40 GMT -5
I don't think anyone wants to 'deny' their roots. It's just that music is a matter of interpretation. Even if a song was clearly written with religious intent, doesn't mean it can't mean something entirely different to people who listen to it. That's kind of the beauty of music (or art in general). It can mean a million different things to a million different people.
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Post by numberonefan on Mar 15, 2013 7:25:41 GMT -5
I don't think anyone wants to 'deny' their roots. It's just that music is a matter of interpretation. Even if a song was clearly written with religious intent, doesn't mean it can't mean something entirely different to people who listen to it. That's kind of the beauty of music (or art in general). It can mean a million different things to a million different people. Agreed 100% - That's why I meant nothing by what I said...it was just an off topic comment. Anyway, what's up with this CD...no bids yet! Maybe I can snag it at the last minute still!!! That is if someone doesn't just grab it for the buy-it now. |
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Post by klein on Mar 15, 2013 8:15:27 GMT -5
I kinda wanna get it but a starting bid of $50 seems a bit much considering I'd only buy it for that one song. Maybe we can pool some money together  |
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Post by LHfanMI on Mar 15, 2013 9:01:02 GMT -5
I kinda wanna get it but a starting bid of $50 seems a bit much considering I'd only buy it for that one song. Maybe we can pool some money together I'm with ya. I've got everything else (including a physical copy of Diff's Lucky Day), but $50 is steep when the only "new" thing about this for me is "Take the Weight." If it had a clear version of The Edge, though, $50 would a low-ball! ...I'm pretty sure I would personally pay Jason whatever he wants to re-record a new version of The Edge! ...as long as it stays true to the original and keeps the studio enhancements at bay. |
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Post by LHfanMI on Mar 15, 2013 9:06:30 GMT -5
Klein:
Maybe instead, we need to all band together and pay Jason personally to record what we want, and how we want!
Just off the top of my head:
The Edge
Angeline
Winds of Change
What Happens Next
May
Take the Weight (this version would be fine as a re-release)
Climb
Dance
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Post by klein on Mar 15, 2013 9:51:04 GMT -5
Trust me, we wouldn't be able to afford it But yeah it would be nice to have those songs! |
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. I'd also like to know if anybody has an HD copy of Lifehouse at Pinkpop 2003. BY far their best concert ever
Apr 21, 2018 16:35:38 GMT -5
. I'd also like to know if anybody has an HD copy of Lifehouse at Pinkpop 2003. BY far their best concert ever
Apr 21, 2018 16:35:38 GMT -5