| Author |
 Topic  |
|
2Strings
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
50 Posts |
 Posted - 03/01/2007 : 10:46:22
|
| I am terrible at expressing myself, but i have to make this post. This last year has been very strange for me, and has been the lowest point in my life. Your music means so much to me, and incase i never get the opportunity to meet you in person, i just have to say thankyou Frank. |
|
|
prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 11:39:29
|
Hey, 2Strings. Welcome to the forum. Frank's music has helped me get through some pretty tough times, and the same goes for a lot of other folks on this forum. It's a wonderful community here, and I hope to see you around the forum.
http://www.prozacrat.com
www.myspace.com/prozacrat |
 |
|
|
kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 12:04:05
|
I'd like to say Thank You to Frank too!
(and Hi 2Strings!) |
Edited by - kfs on 03/01/2007 12:08:43 |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 12:07:03
|
Welcome, 2Strings. Like prozacrat says, Frank Black's music means a lot to a lot of us. For me, the album "Honeycomb" was one of the pieces of fabric that helped hold me and my marriage together during the year after it came out. I couldn't even begin to thank Frank Black enough for that. But it does help to air it here.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
gapu
- FB Fan -
Austria
106 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 12:24:00
|
i've got to thank frank as well!
it may sound stupid but frank seems to get a more and more important place in my life, and so sometimes it feels like he is my 40year old brother who's always there when i need him!
the more i listen to his music, the more i read his lyrics, the more interviews i read... the more i get to know him. sure, you can't say 100% how a person is in real life, but there are some 'stars' where you really believe that you know who they are. that these persons don't play just a show. that they do not change their character when they are on stage. and i think its the same with frank. his is REAL. and i think some true fans do also feel that.
you can't tell the same for any other stars... at least extremely rarely!
and for that i like to thank you, frank!
...and of course for the wonderful music :)
THANK YOU, FRANK BLACK! |
|
|
|
kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 12:26:55
|
quote:
Originally posted by 2Strings
I am terrible at expressing myself, but i have to make this post. This last year has been very strange for me, and has been the lowest point in my life. Your music means so much to me, and incase i never get the opportunity to meet you in person, i just have to say thankyou Frank.
About three years ago I could have made the exact same post.
Only at first I didn't even know a place like fb.net existed. And after I discovered it and eventually began posting, I never came around to doing it.
So props to you, 2Strings, and welcome. |
|
|
|
Grunty Yodus
- FB Fan -
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 16:48:25
|
| Hey 2strings, I, like these other great FB fans, can relate. During Frank's recent tour I was going through a difficult end of a long relationship and the 2 shows I saw in October were complete Godsends. I got to meet some cool forum members and watch Frank and his band just rip. Frank's music is one of many great treasures in life and I took that vibe and never looked back. Whether it be mental or physical, I hope you are on the mend. |
|
|
|
blckfrncs
- FB Fan -
Luxembourg
158 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2007 : 19:39:51
|
Thanks, everybody, and especially to 2strings for starting the thread! I think we all agee that at times life is just awful, and that one of the great joys in life is music, which seems to work no matter how awful the living part is.
bf |
|
|
|
TAMAL
- FB Fan -
Australia
55 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2007 : 00:21:42
|
Thank you Frank! Thanks for making us smile at the times when nothing else can. Oh, and thanks for writing Fitzgerald! Everyone that knows my name has heard that song!
my shirt is shitty! |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2007 : 06:42:00
|
quote:
Originally posted by blckfrncs
Thanks, everybody, and especially to 2strings for starting the thread! I think we all agee that at times life is just awful, and that one of the great joys in life is music, which seems to work no matter how awful the living part is.
bf
Sing for joy.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2007 : 09:11:40
|
I see the lights on the valley
From Dead Man's Curve
Down Lover's Alley
I never lost my nerve
I'll be by the pool, playing with my guns. |
|
|
|
SPEEDYMARIEGONZALES
- FB Fan -
127 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2007 : 11:00:44
|
Frank helped me get through some tough times also,
my gradfather died in 93' and i went to see frank that night in st. pete fl. at jannus landing, my grandfather knew i loved franks music so much i'm sure he would have approved of me going,
anyway seeing the man that night helped me feel a little better |
|
|
|
Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2007 : 13:16:47
|
| Hi 2Strings, you're very welcome here, and I hope things have picked up for you. As you can see, the man himself is listening! |
|
|
|
endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 14:26:44
|
I remember being very sad after the ending of a relastionship, and at the same time "Show me your tears" came out. I was thinking: "he's beside me". So I would like to take the opportunity to thank Frank for the song "everything is new", and for keeping it real through all those years and the years to come. Thank you
2Strings, what a first post! It's coming from the heart, like Franks musik. So I hope that everything is new for you now..:-) |
|
|
|
TheScooper
- FB Fan -
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 15:03:49
|
I credit Frank's "Black Letter Days" and Paul Westerberg's "Stereo/Mono" with saving my life during my darkest period.
Thanks, Mr. Black. My best friend and I still drive around aimlessly for hours with your music, as those times are sometimes the closest we feel to existing. |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 17:26:52
|
Jeez, I hope 2Strings saw -- or will see -- that The Man replied. It'd be a shame if he (she?) poured out his heart like that and never found out the love was returned.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
edward897
- FB Fan -
80 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 18:14:21
|
OK, I was going through chemotherapy when "Dog In The Sand" was released and I beat cancer. So Frank's music cures cancer. I listened to it during my IV drip sessions for four months. It's been six years or so now.
Ed |
|
|
|
Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
1037 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 20:12:23
|
That's awesome! Music is indeed a healer. Thank God!
cheers,
arm arm arm |
|
|
|
Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 20:59:13
|
| Glad to hear it!! |
|
|
|
Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 22:47:14
|
Frank Black is the Lance Armstrong of the music world. Inspiring in so many ways, but feels like he could be your next door neighbor at the same time.
Speaking of which, my parents recently retired to Eugene and I'm going to visit there in a few months. I wonder which coffee shops FB hangs out in?? I keep telling the 'rents to look out for Frank Black and they keep telling me they haven't seen him around town yet. I don't think they believe he exists.
========
jeffamerica
======== |
|
|
|
Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 23:20:08
|
quote:
Originally posted by Jefrey
I wonder which coffee shops FB hangs out in?? I keep telling the 'rents to look out for Frank Black and they keep telling me they haven't seen him around town yet. I don't think they believe he exists.
FB stalker alert! Seriously though, I'm glad no one of note lives in my town. No doubt anybody of merit would have departed short of that threshold. Upon reflection, it's surprising we haven't had more random Frank sightings. Frank would seem to be a man on schedule, relentlessly and almost without fail, but otherwise anonymous. Our kind of guy.
|
Edited by - Erebus on 03/07/2007 14:12:08 |
|
|
|
vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 00:25:26
|
quote:
Originally posted by Jefrey
Frank Black is the Lance Armstrong of the music world. Inspiring in so many ways, but feels like he could be your next door neighbor at the same time.
I think Frank stopped doing drugs a long time ago though.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
|
|
|
Teafer
- FB Fan -
90 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 08:05:25
|
quote:
Originally posted by Jefrey
Frank Black is the Lance Armstrong of the music world. Inspiring in so many ways, but feels like he could be your next door neighbor at the same time.
totally off topic but
that's funny how lance seems to be a net door guy in the us while in france he's perceived as an ice cold emotionless killig machine.
frankly, during the first 5 Tours he won, lance was my god. so tactically intelligent and so much class. noblesse oblige, that kind of things.
Then there were some doubts etc...
"One guitar should be enough for anybody." |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 08:08:00
|
Jefrey -- I don't know whether FB hangs out there, but there are two really fantastic coffee shops in downtown Eugene called Full City. Best coffee drinks I've had anywhere. So even if you don't see The Man, you'll drink well.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 10:30:34
|
So Frnk...is it inappropriate for fans to approach you in public? I mean, it's probably an awkward thing for everyone, but who wouldn't want to meet their favorite musician? What are you thoughts on this? Are there any rules?
I'll be by the pool, playing with my guns. |
|
|
|
Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 14:12:13
|
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
Jefrey -- I don't know whether FB hangs out there, but there are two really fantastic coffee shops in downtown Eugene called Full City. Best coffee drinks I've had anywhere. So even if you don't see The Man, you'll drink well.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.
Oh, thanks - my dad is an espresso afficianado, so I'll take him there if it's not already his usual dive.
And it's not stalking if I have a legitimate reason to be in Eugene ;)
========
jeffamerica
======== |
|
|
|
Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 14:22:19
|
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
quote:
Originally posted by Jefrey
Frank Black is the Lance Armstrong of the music world. Inspiring in so many ways, but feels like he could be your next door neighbor at the same time.
I think Frank stopped doing drugs a long time ago though.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say."
Oh, let it go man. Whatever he did or didn't do, he has given millions of dollars to curing cancer, and has saved/inspired countless lives. Why continue to focus on tearing down a man that lives to help others?
How many millions has Virenque given to cure cancer? Everyone seems to have forgiven him. (For the record, I liked Virenque and always rooted for him. It sucks that characters like him and Ulrich won't be racing any more).
========
jeffamerica
======== |
|
|
|
vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 14:58:18
|
Hey, I'm French. I have no idea of what Lance did for cancer or whatever. We just hate him.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
|
|
|
Teafer
- FB Fan -
90 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 15:54:26
|
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Hey, I'm French. I have no idea of what Lance did for cancer or whatever. We just hate him.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say."
no, we sure as fuck don't!. lance gets a lot of respect in france and although there some doubts, everybody agrees he's a GREAT champion.
what the fuck is this "We" ?
"One guitar should be enough for anybody." |
|
|
|
Teafer
- FB Fan -
90 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 15:56:31
|
Lance is great.
fuck that instinctive anti-american attitude.
"One guitar should be enough for anybody." |
|
|
|
Grunty Yodus
- FB Fan -
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 20:28:43
|
[quote]Originally posted by vilainde
Hey, I'm French. I have no idea of what Lance did for cancer or whatever. We just hate him.
Well, vilainde, you say so much about yourself in one reply. Key words---"French","cancer or whatever" and "hate." Lovely stuff. |
|
|
|
Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2007 : 22:06:15
|
Hi,
Well that's refreshing to hear, because the only press we see in the USA from France about Lance Armstrong is lawsuit after lawsuit and book after book trying to prove he cheated and bring the man down.
Now I'm sorry I brought him up. It was supposed to be in the spirit of people like Frank Black that have inspired hope and saved people's lives by giving them the strength to want to go on living. Lance Armstrong has personally given me hope when I've had dark thoughts, and so I consider him to be a hero. It's certainly disappointing to think that he may have cheated, but I think it's even more disappointing that there are people obsessed with tearing down everything he stands for. Those people are not bringing light and hope to the world, only hate and misery.
========
jeffamerica
======== |
|
|
|
coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:25:30
|
I suspect most French got over him years ago. Some are just so clever that they know things that haven't happened.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
|
|
|
vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:28:59
|
quote:
Originally posted by Grunty Yodus
[quote]Originally posted by vilainde
Hey, I'm French. I have no idea of what Lance did for cancer or whatever. We just hate him.
Well, vilainde, you say so much about yourself in one reply. Key words---"French","cancer or whatever" and "hate." Lovely stuff.
I also like Kenny G and download child porn.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
|
|
|
kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:37:51
|
This whole racing, Lance/Virenque/Ulrich, drugs, ethics discussion is quite interesting and deserves it's own thread.
|
|
|
|
Teafer
- FB Fan -
90 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 11:23:36
|
i'm in i'm in i'm in
who starts it ?
"One guitar should be enough for anybody." |
|
|
|
Topic |
|
Thankyou Frank
