After having busked the streets of the world (Well Europe and Australia), I have noticed that I make more money with that R.E.M. song than any other. So much so that I would say that I make tas much money with that song than all the others put together.
I reckon people identify with the lyrics, although they are just airy-fairy peotic-type words.
Any ideas? Just coincidence?
Originally posted by karoly aczel After having busked the streets of the world (Well Europe and Australia), I have noticed that I make more money with that R.E.M. song than any other. So much so that I would say that I make tas much money with that song than all the others put together.
I reckon people identify with the lyrics, although they are just airy-fairy peotic-type words.
Any ideas? Just coincidence?
Originally posted by JS357 WTF are you talking about?
It is my theory that poeple (especially middle aged females) relate to the lyrics of that song. Do you think it's just coincidence, or would I make just as much money singing "losing my underpants"?
Originally posted by karoly aczel It is my theory that poeple (especially middle aged females) relate to the lyrics of that song. Do you think it's just coincidence, or would I make just as much money singing "losing my underpants"?
A lot of that era tried idealism and didn't see it eventuate and encountered a world that was deeply questioning its unexamined beliefs. They encountered assassinations of idealists, and the church's easy shallow answers, with accompanying violin strings and emotional hymns were not enough. It was also a time when New Age stuff started to arise more strongly, as a symptom. It was a strongly personal re-formation time for many and that is why I think the song resonates - but not with the die-hards. It's also a good tune, with catchy lyrics.
Originally posted by Taoman A lot of that era tried idealism and didn't see it eventuate and encountered a world that was deeply questioning its unexamined beliefs. They encountered assassinations of idealists, and the church's easy shallow answers, with accompanying violin strings and emotional hymns were not enough. It was also a time when New Age stuff started to arise more strongly, ...[text shortened]... k the song resonates - but not with the die-hards. It's also a good tune, with catchy lyrics.
"A lot of that era"...you mean people from the nineties. Sounds like you were talking about people from the sixties.
Yes, it does resonate with people. They genuinely want to be rid of their religons it seems 😀
These two kids (bout 8 and 12) sat and watched me play that song yesterday. Y'know what kids are like-they tell you how it is.
One said: "You sounded just like the guy on the radio",another intoxicated man the other day said:"Alright!! The Fine Young Cannibals!".
I started this thread from a lifetime of experience. People see something spiritual in that song . It empowers them in some way. I've seen it.
Originally posted by karoly aczel After having busked the streets of the world (Well Europe and Australia), I have noticed that I make more money with that R.E.M. song than any other. So much so that I would say that I make tas much money with that song than all the others put together.
I reckon people identify with the lyrics, although they are just airy-fairy peotic-type words.
Any ideas? Just coincidence?
I had no idea you were a musician. Busking can get pretty wild at times. It's a hard way to go. I've never done it but I have observed it, and it looks like it could get out of hand. People can be be real jerks to a guy on the street. You must be one tough dude. I admire your moxy !
Originally posted by buckky I had no idea you were a musician. Busking can get pretty wild at times. It's a hard way to go. I've never done it but I have observed it, and it looks like it could get out of hand. People can be be real jerks to a guy on the street. You must be one tough dude. I admire your moxy !
Quite right buckky.
Can be a tough way to go.
But there is no substitute for quality and honesty.
Everyone has a calling in life. I've found mine.
Charlies busking law no.1: The more out of hand it can get is porportionate to the amount of money you can make.
spiritual? 1000%
(just in case anyone was thinking this thread belonged somewhere else 🙂 )
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Originally posted by karoly aczel After having busked the streets of the world (Well Europe and Australia), I have noticed that I make more money with that R.E.M. song than any other. So much so that I would say that I make tas much money with that song than all the others put together.
I reckon people identify with the lyrics, although they are just airy-fairy peotic-type words.
Any ideas? Just coincidence?
Originally posted by karoly aczel After having busked the streets of the world (Well Europe and Australia), I have noticed that I make more money with that R.E.M. song than any other. So much so that I would say that I make tas much money with that song than all the others put together.
I reckon people identify with the lyrics, although they are just airy-fairy peotic-type words.
Any ideas? Just coincidence?
Are you saying you are losing your religion because of an R.E.M. song?
Originally posted by karoly aczel No.
i'm saying somehow people relate to those lyrics even though they are largley non-sensical.
"losing my religon"-it's totally spiritual 😵
Try not relating.
Relating is just another way of saying conforming.
Losing my Religon
13 Jun '11 03:47
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