Vh-1's concert for New York.

[Danustouch]

Unfortunately, I only caught the last 45 minutes of the concert....I loved Paul Mccartney's new "Freedom" song.

And I just have one other thought to add....Boy..Richard Gere REALLLLLLLLLY stuck his foot in his mouth.

[loopy]

I haven't caught it yet, but I bet VH1'll show a billion repeats within the week, so :thumbsup: What did Richard Gere say?

:( Why does nobody want to talk about music stuff in my lonely lil music forum anymore?

;):D

[Danustouch]

but..but...but....this isn't just about music! LOL...and I did post something about it in music..in the what is stuck in your head thread.

Ok..richard gere basically got on stage, in front of thousands of Police, Fire, and Port Authority personell, and their familys, girlfriends, etc..and started talking about how we need to not seek revenge, not use violence, etc..at this point.

Now..he's entitled to his view...and ..i understand that those ideas come from a sincere heart. HOWEVER...there is a time and a place for everything. With the SHEER numbers of emergency personell lost in the September 11th tragedy....I don't think it was a very good idea to get up in front of all their surviviving family and friends, and tell THEM how they should be feeling right now.

Anyway..he almost got boo'd off the stage. So...maybe he realized it in hindsight. He was noticeably absent during the finale btw.

[MistOfTheSea86]

but I somewhat agree with him...

[Danustouch]

And you're entitled to your opinion. But...would you get on stage in front of thousands of grieving family members/co-workers/friends of those who died, and try to tell them how they should process their grief? Of what they should and should not feel? I sure as heck wouldn't.

Whether or not I personally believe that war is wrong in this situation..(which I don't.)...noone should tell someone else how to respond to a loss of a loved one. Or how to grieve, or what to feel. That's just my opinion though. And...i guess one shared by a lot of people, judging by the reaction in the venue at the concert.

[Myst]

It reminds me of when people tell me to "calm down" when I'm mad. Oh boy, not a good idea - I know how those people felt!

[Danustouch]

Bingo Myst!

[loopy]

:eek: Richard Gere must be kickin' himself in the butt right about now...

And I definitely agree with you Danus-- there's a time and place for everything, and poor Mr. Gere's clock was off by a few decades.

[Danustouch]

heheheh..i like that analogy Loopy.."off by a few decades".

[loopy]

:D

[Swanspirit]

In my little old town...... filming the Runaway Bride..... they filmed that in the small town five minutes away from my house and walking distance from work.......
I saw him the day he had his hair all colored .......
Isnt he a Buddhist.......??besides being an idiot ..... or may be just guilty of poor timing but "shoulding" bothers me anyway......
that condesending I KNOW BETTER than YOU how you SHOULD be thinking feeling acting etc.....
instead of being present for someone and validating their feelings......especially with grieving and especially now ......
DONT SHOULD ON ME!!! LOL ...... I had to work and we were busy so I couldnt get to watch ..... but I am sure somenoe I know taped it :D :D
sooo what did Mick Jagger do??? he didnt come on stage with a walker ??? oooooooooooh that was BAAaad... hehehe
Love and paying HO MAGE to the Goddess of Instigation....... ( who is she anyway LOL)
Swannie

[Danustouch]

I only caught 45 minutes...so didn't see what Mick did. Sorry. Let me know if you catch the concert. I'm eager to see what Melissa Etheridge did.

[Swanspirit]

SO! we DONT know if Mick came on to the stage in a walker... the tension mounts......
was David Bowie there ?? he would have held him up....... LOL............
Love and Rock and Roll......
Swannie

[Danustouch]

Nope..no David Bowie. But...Billy Joel, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Sherryl Crowe, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, Roger Daltry, Eric Clapton, and a host of others:)

[Swanspirit]

I will have to see if VH1 does a repeat...... And I BET Mr Gere's Faux Paux will be All over the news .........
if he isnt kicking himself .... I am sure some NY critic ( he HAD to do this in NEW YORK )
will do it for him ........ he has been living in California too long LOL.........
Love and Light and MUSIC!!!!
Swannie

[Danustouch]

I agree..no doubt, he's going to Rue saying those words.

[Swanspirit]

and it said David Bowie "kicked it off" so maybe you missed him.........AND AND AND ......
there will be a Double CD with all of the Benefits going to the victims in NY.. what great way to support them AND get great music......
Whats a Poor boy to do but sing in a rock and roll band........!!!!YA Mick....
David and Mick were lovers you know .... aww you knew that EVERYBODY knows that.......
hehehe
Love and MUSIC for a GREAT CAUSE
Swannie

[Danustouch]

Yes..i definately missed his performance, and he was not present at the finale, to my knowledge. So..that would account for my not knowing he'd performed.

Thank you for telling me about the CD...maybe I'll ask for that for a Yule present :)

[Swanspirit]

Hunney Chile...........uhoh......my Multiple Nationality or in this case Regionality Disorder is kicking in.....
Love and Light and nite nite......the moon has me.....and my pillow is whispering my name ......
Swannie

[witchywench]

Well, on the Richard Gere front:

I understand that he does not want revenge because (yes, he is a Buddist) thats the path he follows but OMG huge lack of compassion and tack. Very big size10's (?) in mouth, infact I would be so bold to say both big feet in and upto the knee!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek

Will watch out for repeated concert on VH-1, thanks for the 'heads up' Danustouch!

Great Yule idea too!

[Socharis]

I have seen some clips off the news, it looked great :thumbsup: