Post-“The Bamboozle”-Post
I’ve been trying to reblog less lately, but you know I only reblog things that really mean something to me, and this really caught my eye.
It really is sad when songwriters write music for fame and not for the message. I hate when fans think that their favorite bands are that way because they really are sincere… things like this truly break my heart.
I also managed to see the importance of music in a new light. Here’s a thought - Even if I think a band is writing insincere music that doesn’t mean anything to them, it often means the world to their fans. It’s a shame that a songwriter would stoop this low. But this is actually a baffling and beautiful thing; a song can be greater than its writer. Music has a way of working itself out, it helps people get through life. It it means something to someone, it’s valuable…
However, when a song is written with genuine passion, it goes a lot further. This allows an artist to connect with their fans on a level that no other relationship can share. In this way our show at Bamboozle was a divine medicine. It helped show me where we fit into this whole music thing. I looked out on our crowd and saw individuals who were sharing that connection with us. We are now 3 records deep into our career, and I discovered a strong sense of pride as I watched people sing along to songs I had written in my bedroom. I have intentionally written songs to expose my weaknesses so that other people can relate and benefit from it. My eyes were opened that night to see my dreams become a reality.
-Dan
Seeing The Get Up Kids for the first time was moving. This band is so important to music. Think about how many bands played this weekend that claim The Get Up Kids as a major influence!
