tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88112386911380469392024-03-13T10:33:28.225-07:00One More (Hanson) Trip to the Other SideMichelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-33222316480734700232017-03-17T13:06:00.001-07:002017-03-17T13:06:22.725-07:00 The Hanson Psychology 101: The strain on the Front of my Brain<div style="background: white;">
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might be a dumb blog or maybe it will be something you relate to, either way I
felt like it needed to be said.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">In case</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> you haven't heard Hanson
released the first leg of tour dates for their<a href="https://hanson.net/news/hanson-announces-middle-of-everywhere-25th-anniversary-world-tour" target="_blank"> "Middle of Everywhere"25th Anniversary Tour</a> and I have to hand it to Hanson, they always seem to know
when is the most opportune time to announce things. I have seen and been tagged
in so many articles regarding Hanson today, it really feels as if we went back
to 1997 and Hanson is still gracing the covers of Teen Beat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I have to say,
before today I wasn't really excited for tour. I live in Los Angeles so I
already knew I would go to at least 2 shows and plus I am going to Hanson Day
2017 and BTTI 2018, and let's be honest, nothing is going to top my Back to the
Island excitement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> But then that ORANGE AND
YELLOW Hanson (vintage) logo popped up on Hanson's Twitter and man, I am
so excited! I don't really understand. Orange is one of my favorite colors but I literally almost cried, over a damn Twitter
icon! HansonMerch on Twitter then went on to ask fans what they thought of the vintage but updated symbol and
what we thought the newly incorporated arrows could mean and so I began to
think about symbol within the symbol.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I stated on
Twitter it is clear to me that orange and yellow is throw back to the original
Middle of Nowhere CD released 20 years ago, come May but the arrow is pointing
forward and from this I am instantly reminded of another Hanson lyric:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">" Yesterday
was just fine but the future's all I've got time for..." and I love
the idea of Hanson staying true to their roots but continuing to grow...I mean
is a daisy or a rose?! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Okay, I'll stop, but while I was
thinking about what the future of Hanson could look like I couldn't help but
think back to my Hanson past. October 2003, just a 15 year old girl in middle
of my local library looking through CDs, for something, new, old, anything, I
always remember this year as a time of being lost, without direction or purpose
and corny as it sounds Hanson helped me find direction and passion, they are
the anchor in my life, when I am unsure of who I am, Hanson is the one that brings
me back.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oops I did it
again (See what I did there?!) ,but
seriously there are so many things that this band has given me in almost 14
years of being a fan, along with thousands of others and today not only did
they give me tour dates but they also gave me a Psychology trip through colors,
that brought up feelings, memories, and of course music that had running to
tour section of Hanson.net saying "BUY NOW! BUY NOW!" (Not Sega) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> That brings up my next point, in the
Hanson Fandom there is a thin, thin, thin line, I am talking about tissue paper
thin between a <b>Hanson Want</b> and a <b>Hanson Need.</b> I'll give you an example, as I was thinking about tour dates and which
ones I would go to, (believe me this all the Hanson fan base did today talk and
speculate about tour or HopJam, which Hanson is playing this year and somehow
has declared it the first stop on the tour), I of course decided to go the two
shows closest to my house: Los Angeles and Anaheim but was instantly saddened
that I couldn't include another close location: San Diego due mostly to my work and not wanting to use vacation time, that I plan
use of Hanson Day and the NOLA tour date. So, I here I am going to 2 shows,
most likely 3 and yet I am saddened that I could it in that one date, so my brain
as fast as the synapses could connect said "Let's go to the Las Vegas tour
date!" and off it went wheeling and dealing. How much were flights? Where
was the venue from the airport? Should I buy a dance party ticket if I have
work the next day etc?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> This went on for hours in my head
and physically searching online and about 5th hour I was getting fed up with
how much this was going to cost me, Hanson should just have the pin to my bank
account by now, when I heard tiny voice in my head ( I think it was
"Reason", Hanson often tells me ignore it) and it said " You
don't need to go. I actually paused for a bit and then I laughed because I got
so wrapped in the want to replace one show for another, and this going to sound
dumb but for half day I forgot that NOT going, or just going to only 3 shows
that worked best for me was an option. At this point the international fans are
hating me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me repeat
that, in my mind I literally blurred the
line between Hanson Want and Hanson Need so much that I forgot that not going
was an option. I am sure this says more
about me psychologically in regards to my relationship with Hanson, then I
wanted it to. I just thought it was funny. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be clear
technically a "Hanson Need" in the eyes of people not in this fandom
is still a want but to the fandom it is quite different. A Hanson Need is something like needing the
band to release new music, tour dates,
more Hanson Day events, and it
usually something the whole fandom can agree on
A Hanson Want is wanting to buy the new merchandise or fit an extra tour
date. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In conclusion,
I am going to 3 tour dates: Los Angeles,
Anaheim, and NOLA. I am still on the fence about San Diego and Las Vegas.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah,
yeah,....I blame Hanson.<a href="https://hanson.net/tours-events" target="_blank"> May the presale codes and ticket sales be ever in yourfavor! </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>PS. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TAYLOR!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>PSSS. Today is the last day of Presale, general sales start tomorrow. THE LONDON & BELGIUM tour dates HAVE SOLD OUT! Chicago is probably next!</b></span></div>
Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-18229602134433759862017-01-30T00:19:00.001-08:002017-01-30T00:19:10.144-08:00Just Push Play and then Re-Play Part Two- Hanson's Loud/Play Vinyl <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> When
Hanson announced at MOE last year that
they would be releasing their new LP on
Vinyl I was beyond ecstatic, I had received a record player for Christmas and I
took it as a sign and then I saw the $150.00 price-tag, and had to question Hanson's sanity and then mine.
Hell, I am still questioning my sanity, but I had never bought one of Hanson's
album packages before, so why not. This
is literally the most expensive Hanson merchandise I own.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">For $150.00 I got:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">A
painting replica screen-print, of one
the pieces Zac featured in the Hanson Gallery event at Hanson Day last year.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zac's reprint painting of Ike's guitars</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Everyone who bought the vinyl package, basically learned
months after ordering that they would
not only receive t<b>he exact same</b> painting but essentially a copy of a painting;
a screen print. Now, I am not saying screen-printing isn't hard, it is, you
have to align it just right or the
imagine becomes messed up and mine looks pretty flawless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> But is wrong to expect more? I didn't expect Zac to paint 1,000 (assuming they sold a thousand) new big paintings, but I would have settled for 3
screen-printing choices, or a small note card size original drawing/painting, <b>OR HANDWRITTEN LYRICS</b> ( a line or two), or
a thank you note...just something a little more rare and original. Zac did
resign every screen-print but he didn't bother to number them, so I don't have
any indication on how rare my reprint might be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#118- So we know Hanson sold over 100 packages</td></tr>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Photo</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> As I have mentioned before, I am Taylor girl and I love
his photography, that being said I am so disappointed in the photo he picked
for this package and I knew I was receiving a copy! It's literally as if Taylor put all his photos in
a hat and closed eyes and picked one because that's only reason I could come up
with as to why they picked this photo. It's a studio shot(which is cool) but it's taken from the other side of the room so all the small details
are lost and quite frankly I have better action shots of Hanson in my photo
collection and I am not by any means an
amazing photographer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> From the moment I put the needle to the record, the music
seemed richer more vibrant. I'm no music snob or critic but it sounds as if
Hanson could actually be in front of you recording these albums!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <b>Is it possible
that Hanson recorded these albums to sound 100% better/best on vinyl?!! </b>If
so, they do a great disservice to a majority of the fan base that doesn't have
a record player or the money to spend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This is the point where I hope I'm not drinking the
Kool-Aid, so if you own the record, please tell me you hear the difference too
and I am not just crazy, because the vinyl makes me love songs I just liked or
tolerated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Siren Call</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">- On the record, it sounds creepier, the vocals take on an
echo-like quality, as if Zac might be singing from underwater, which fits the
theme perfectly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Joyful Noise-</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Seems less annoying, more crisp, the chorus sounds amazing,
what can I say Zac is just great on vinyl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> At one point during a Taylor lead, I swear I
heard him swallow, it was that clear! I cannot get over the intensity of sound.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The record also come with a large glossy color
insert/booklet filled with pictures, drawing and handwritten lyrics, the same
ones Hanson made into posters for the
h.net store. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Long story short, in the Loud/Play Vinyl package, <b>the
record is the real gem</b>, as I think it should be. The photo and painting print
while they may be enjoyable, they make this package seem less personal. Hanson
made these pieces as an afterthought and therefore they become one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Do I regret buying it, really it depends on the day. I
mean, <b>I really </b>hate the photo, literally I would have preferred any other
photo, so that was a letdown, but I can't deny that even as a reprint Zac's painting is great and if I was Zac
girl or a Zac painting enthusiast, I would be more than happy with it. It a
rare piece in that only so many were printed, and that's probably why I haven't
decided if I'm going to sell it. One thing is for certain until Tulsa I am going to
keep playing this record!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Play is the
2nd EP Hanson released at end of 2016, to make up for the fact that Hanson would not be releasing a full length
album. Their first EP Loud which was released at Hanson Day last year was a
tough act follow and I have to say, Hanson, <b>I AM IMPRESSED</b> because while Loud may be great, in my opinion Play
may be better!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><b><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you Believe in Love:</span></span></b></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">This was the
first track released with the preorder of Play and oh my god.....</span>THE HARMONIES!<span style="font-weight: normal;"> They just turn my
insides to goo, there's a "Little
Mermaid" reference ( kiss the girl)
and it sounds a bit like Queen? What's not to like to like about this
song? In my book, nothing, but that being said it is not my favorite track but
this EP is off to a strong start.</span></span>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite lyrics:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <i style="font-weight: normal;">I'm searching for the kind, dancing
in the moonlight...</i> </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><b><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Freak Out</span></span></b>: </b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;">This is the fun party track of the EP and for some reason to me it
screams song for a 90's comedy soundtrack. It's definitely the track you want
to turn on after a long hard day at work.</span>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite lyrics:</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <i> I want to give you props Because the way you
strut your stuff, It makes my evening rough.</i></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Man on Top</span></span></b>:</span></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: large; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;">This is my
second favorite track on the EP, it would be my favorite if not for the last
track. From what I read from other fans this song gets a lot of flack because
of the cheesy lyrics or because of the conceited tone.</span>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> However, I think that's only one way to look
at it. I see it as major ego boost. Just think of a think time when your outfit
was on point, your hair looked good and you looked in the mirror and you knew, just knew that no matter whatever
happened that day: bitchy co-workers, mean people or those who try to make you
feel like less, today you couldn't be touched because today you <i>were</i> the: Man
on Top. And if you haven't had a day
like that then you're missing out, the song isn't thinking you're better than
everyone, it's believing in yourself,
believing you're more and everyone could use that, even if tied to tongue and
cheek lyrics.</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite Lyrics:<i style="font-weight: normal;"> I've got my scars, but you better believe, for
every one I have defeated a king... </i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (These lyrics mean a lot personally due to my Cerebral Palsy scars from multiple operations).</span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><b><span style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Joyful Noise</span></span></b>:</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I really wanted to love this song and not
just because my lovely voice is one of the hundreds of fans singing on this
track but I just can't. Everything in
this song feels like it clashes from Zac's high vocals, a choir that doesn't
seem to fit, and bulky lyrics, which is just sad because I love meaning behind
this song, and for that reason alone I don't hate the song and do find it
enjoyable. I like it better on vinyl, but more on that a little later.</span></span>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite Lyrics:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Everyone has struggles but when we
black the music out they seem to double...</i></span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Feeling Alive:</span> </b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">THIS SONG! Let me just tell
you....this song I can't really explain to you unless you are Hanson fan, but
it's good, like goose bumps and chills good. </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.travelingfan.net/2016/10/feeling-alive-analysis.html" target="_blank">Holly</a> even wrote a blog about just this one song,
which I haven't read yet because I didn't want it to distort my first impression,
my impression which is: </span>This my
favorite song on the whole LP, No Rest for the Weary is second. <b>The song feels like an ending but also a spark of a new beginning, it has
an underlying sense of possibility, maybe a continuation of "With you in
Your Dreams". We can play this at our funerals instead, how great would
that be, if not a little ironic.</b></span>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite Lyrics:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <i style="font-weight: normal;">"My story isn't sterile, been
on both sides of the barrel.."</i></span></div>
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Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-48337371933262326182016-11-23T00:24:00.000-08:002016-11-23T00:25:43.169-08:00HopJam 2016 - Hanson's Beer Festival- Year 3<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This year marked the third year of
Hanson's international Beer festival. This year it was bigger and better than
ever, except for what I would consider a major flaw, it was the first year that Hanson did not play at
the festival and though fans had been told previous years that they would not always
play, Hanson kept it hush-hush until the last possible second. I know some fans
were annoyed especially those who spent more money to stay Sunday just to see
Hanson. I get that they probably didn't want to tell us for fear that
attendance would go down but silly Hanson don't you know that Hanson fans will
almost support you in anything. At this point I should just admit that my soul
belongs to Hanson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Since Hanson wasn't playing I wasn't
in a mad rush to head out straight to the festival, I ended up visiting some
local places that I either usually have to rush through or always ended up
missing. I visited my favorite store (IDA REDS), restaurant(COMOS), the
chocolate store(Glacier's), Mayfest and the Philbrook downtown. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> After my exploring I decided to take a break
at Guntrie Green where I was not only surprised to hear Hanson over the loud
speakers but I almost collided with a news crew who happened to be there
interviewing Taylor about the festival. I retreated to a table where I thought I could watch the
interview unnoticed but sadly I am not a coordinated person and when I went
rest against the table I missed and ended up bumping into the table instead,
which made quite loud noise and alerted Taylor Hanson to my presence. He smiled
and waved and continued the interview. Let me repeat that <b>TAYLOR HANSON SMILED
AND WAVED AT ME BECAUSE HE RECOGNIZED ME!!!!</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> After the interview I had no intention
of bothering him but then I remember I actually had something to tell him, a
true rarity. I told him that Hanson should make a wine. (I will never be much
of a beer drinker, except of course when Hanson is on the label, believe me, I
know how sad that sounds.) I told him that they should call the wine "The
Grape Divide", he laughed and said that it was good idea and he would keep
it in mind, and then a girl came up asked for picture, so I volunteered to take
the picture and then thought heck I want a picture too! He agreed, so I turned
around to ask someone to take the picture and <b>THERE WAS NO ONE THERE. For
possibly the first time and only time it was just me and Taylor Hanson.</b> I ended
up asking Taylor to take a selfie, and thankfully it came it out. I thanked him
and was about to leave when the cutest thing happened: two little kids
(practically toddlers) ambled up to him with their father. The dad explained
that the kids had been waiting all day to give the Hanson brothers gumballs.
Before my eyes Taylor went into dad-mode, as he got down on one knee and
happily accepted 3 gumballs from their tiny hands and exclaimed that this was
the most awesomest that had happened all day. My heart melted, literally melted
and I knew in that moment something I think I already knew deep down, Taylor
Hanson is not only a great and lovely human being but an amazing father. To
know a person like Taylor Hanson in any capacity is an honor. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Everyone seemed to have ordered
a HopJam Beer Package, and nobody seemed to know where to buy individual
tasting tickets. I spent an hour looking for the table.</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
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Mmmhops and the Festive Ale are still my favorite, and the new flavor
"Tulsa Tea" which one would think would be kind of sweet, was
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">3CG</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> was turned into the lost
and found and I kept joking that I would get lost on purpose.</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">The bakery next to 3CG had
MMMHops infused foods: the MMMHops chocolate pie, was quite good.</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Hanson favorited two of my
tweets about the festival. </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Cute early Hanson photos were
posted in window of the brewery next to 3CG</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">A mural was painted by local
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Hanson as they joined the all the bands on stage for the Encore of John
Lennon's Instant Karma</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">This year the HopJam was </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">a lot more organized with a
bunch of activities: beers, food trucks, live music on both the main stage
and the park stage. It was a lot more family oriented this year and I
unfortunately didn't </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">explore
enough and completely missed the life sized games they had behind Cain's
Ballroom.</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;">At the end of the festival, I ran into Zac and was able to get a quick picture. Sadly, I didn't hardly see Ike all festival, rumor was he had to go home to pack for the Show "Greatest Hits" which I ended up attending the day after I got back from Tulsa. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Til next year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This year marked my 6th year making the trek to Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Six years! I would have never
thought I would visit Tulsa for Hanson Day once, let alone six times and
probably a 7th, come next year, since Taylor Hanson is forcing us all to come
back for their 25th year! Through the
years I have learned that MOEs (Member Only Events) are like potato chips, you
can't just have one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This being my 6th year, I didn't the
normal touristy things one does in their first year like visit the giant Golden Driller man (who by the way, had to get his package shaved down because Tulsa
decided it was too sexual) or take a
stalker-like photo outside the MOE house and the 77th street sign post, all
which is Hanson Fan must. But one of the best things I did do this year was make a
schedule. Every year I forget when
events happen. So I wrote everything down from when I arrive, to places I
wanted to see, to the times that those places were opened. It really helped and
I spent less time wondering. So there is a veteran tip for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Check-in/Registration: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I arrived on Thursday and check-in was a nightmare this year. A fan posted a picture of the check-in sign and it caused fans to run and
line up two hours before the 4pm start time. Not to mention it poured for
hours, I am talking more rain than California probably sees in a year and I
stupidly left my umbrella in the hotel room because when my weather app told me
"A Shower" I thought it was referring to the rain that had happened
that morning, so me and hundreds of
others stood in the rain for hours. Zac
Hanson was nice enough to stop by and I had a lovely conversation with him
about issuing electronic tickets to help speed up the line and I heard a cute
story about how Zac had to hide the batteries to his kids' Frozen toy inorder stop hearing "Let it Go" on repeat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlight:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Definitely the giant cardboard
cutout of Hanson promoting Back to the Island. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Hanson Day Pop-up Store: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Nothing too new this year, in fact this year was the lowest
amount I ever spent in the store. I
still don't know why it takes so long for the line to move, the room in only so
big and there is only so much
merchandise, but it didn't really help that they decided not to have the new merchandise
flyers to look at while waiting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlights:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">
People were really excited about Hanson Leggings. I had a nice
conversation with Hanson's sister Zoe about how she does her beautiful crown
braids. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Karaoke: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This was the new event at Hanson Day
and it was a blast! I arrived 30 minutes late due in part because I had stood
in line all day and needed food but being late worked out in my favor, Taylor
Hanson followed shortly after me, scaring the crap out of me, when he came
up behind me to introduce himself. He introduced himself to few more people
before hopping on stage to join Isaac and a fan singing This Time Around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Bad or good at singing everyone
seemed to have a good time and surprisingly many Hanson fan can sing but I
applaud anyone who had the guts to get up on stage!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlights:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Watching a few of my friends sing
with Isaac. Isaac singing (lead) Mmmbop and then singing "Something
Loud" off the new Loud Ep, which at
the time nobody but Isaac knew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Gallery:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Every year since 2011, Hanson has
hosted a gallery to display just how much more talent Hanson has then the rest
of us. Zac displays hand painted artwork, this years' featured painted guitars,
a keyboard, and canvases featuring art inspired by the new Loud/Play eps.
Taylor displayed his beautiful photography and every year I buy a print. I have
never bought a Zac painting. They are a bit out of my price range and you have
get up at the crack of dawn to do it. There are only about 10 paintings and every year and they usually go to the first
people in line. I told myself that that
I wouldn't buy another photo print since I have bought one almost every year and I am losing wall space. But
this year's photos were gorgeous, the
best yet in my opinion. I ended up seeing a photo I deemed "Taylor with
Good Hair" and I had to have it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlights:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">
Beside the amazing art, Taylor ended up walking in when we are standing
in line and my friend yelled to him " HEY! NO CUTS!" He laughed and
ended up talking to us for a minute. He
asked if he we enjoyed Karaoke and I
asked how he was, when I really wanted to say I liked his outfit (It was on
point), but I thought that would be creepy. He said "What?" and when
I repeated my question, he said "Deaf, apparently". <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Photos:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">
Stand line and get picture with Hanson and other fans. I am extremely grateful that Hanson does this
for their fans. Not many bands I know would spend hours taking photos with
fans, especially not without charging a lot of money. I will never say no to a
picture with Hanson and if you have never had one before it is THE BEST THING
EVER! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Lectures:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">
I think this year's Lectures were the best yet. I'm a Taylor fan but Isaac's lecture
impressed me most. His lecture stressed the importance of having courage and
how even simple acts can make a difference. There was hardly dry eye in the
house especially when Isaac told us we were all important and that Hanson
values each and every one us. As fan it
was something I needed to hear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Taylor's lecture titled
"Unwritten" talked about the importance of not letting things remain
unwritten or unfinished. This concept is hard for me since I'm a
procrastinator. But I enjoyed the
stories of bothering family, day and night regardless if they were sick and the
funny story about how "Dying to Be Alive" was created on a keyboard
balanced on a broken ironing board that kept collapsing every few notes!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Zac lecture, has been the same
concept since the start of these talks. Help Zac write a song. However it always turns into : Sit
and watch Zac write the song, while he does silly and amusing things and while
this is entertaining at times, it also has become a bit tiring in my opinion,
especially since Zac with every coming year seems to believe less and less in
the fan bases' abilities to help "write" the song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The first year we sang on the song,
last year we filled out mad-lib type cards that were included in the song and even that
year Zac seemed a bit annoyed that we hadn't filled them out correctly even
though no directions had really been given. This year Zac, and I don't
know if he was on a strict time limit,
said "clap like this" and two seconds after we started he kind of
dismissed us in a "Never mind, I'll
just do it" sort of way and it continued that way until the end. Between
that and the constantly laughing at
everything Zac says or does, even when he'd tell us multiple times not to laugh
( I know it's own fault), I was done and
over the whole thing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlights:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I will always enjoy listening Hanson talk, I could listen
to them for hours. Ike's lecture was pure gold, and there was moment in Zac's
lecture where he made a joke about his
mother (who was in the audience) being dead and it was the only time I've ever
heard a Hanson be booed. It was
hilarious! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Dance Party:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The Dance Party which is the same
idea from The Roots of Rock tour: Hanson Fans dance while Taylor Hanson DJ's.
Last year this was a lot fun, especially since Taylor got drunk and said like
15 minute goodbye speech, the dance
always seemed like a perfect last hurray on tour and at the end of every
Hanson Day, so it was little strange to have it thrown in the middle of Hanson
Day weekend and I kept forgetting when it was supposed to happen. I didn't like
this years' venue (The Vangard) as much Cains, it simply did not have enough
space. Hanson Fans poured out from every corner, I was sure the Fire Marshall
was going to shut us down at any moment. At one point I felt like such a
sardine, that I almost left early, instead I retreated upstairs where I could
sit and dance without injuring another
person. I think most fans are over the whole dance party or maybe it was too
uncomfortable because about an hour in, there was definitely more room to move
on the floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Highlights: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Taylor playing "In the City" it seemed to awaken
the crowd. Taylor not playing "Another One Bites the Dust" which he
accidently played 6 times last year and is now on going joke in this fandom. My
friend asked if was going to play it, right before he left the stage and he
looked her dead in the eyes, gave her a flat NO and didn't return, he also
ended the night with a ballad, which just killed the energy in the room, it was
weird and so Taylor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">State of Band: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Honestly, I can't remember what day this took place because I
always get it confused with the Lectures or think they are one and same. This
year it felt rushed and Hanson was late getting started( the State of Band:
LATE). The Moeys this year, seemed less interesting than last but I had quite
few friends win a Moey. I was sad that my friend Morgen didn't win "Cover
Song", I was looking forward to her belting out a Hanson song, Opera-
Style! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;">We would be getting a New Christmas
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<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;">There will be new World tour next
year.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;">The new EP Play, would be released on
Vinyl, which I was so excited about before I found out it costs a 150 dollars
and there would be no CD version. I have stupidly purchased this, I can't wait
until it comes!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Hanson raffled off the Trip to Back to the Island, which I did not win
thankfully because I left my ticket in my hotel room. No one had told me when
the announcement would take place, I thought they were just going to post it
online. They answered about 3 questions and then they up left with hardly a
goodbye. Taylor said like "We'll be back, soon!" which confused half
the fan base, how soon was soon (a common problem Hansonland), he meant soon at
the concert.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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They raffled off the cardboard cutout of Hanson, and evidently Ike's
wife is in love with his cardboard self. I would really like to know how it
travelled home with someone and what that cutout is doing now, is just a
permanent coat rack in someone's home or is used daily to scare relatives? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Concert: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This was not my favorite Hanson Day concert, I loved all the new songs from Loud and new
songs from Play sound like they are going to be a amazing. Hanson recorded us
for the EP and this hindered my ability to be fully immersed in the music. I
always appreciate being included in any Hanson project, but this year the act
of getting my singing parts right, took me out of the moment. Next year, I
wouldn't mind if they did away with Fan recording, at least for a few years and
it could come back fresh and exciting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was a bit disappointed in the setlist, after the EP. I say American because we
indeed get spoiled living in the same country as the band, and the set list was
a mix of classic Hanson songs, and there is nothing wrong with that but it was not
what I had come to expect out of Hanson Day concert, I hoping for that little
extra rare moment, that only happens at a Hanson Day concert, the one thing
that makes it different from just a Hanson concert. In the past, I've heard the
National Anthem, Hanson singing Breaktown before it was released, weird songs
made up on the spot, and Zac and Taylor playing the Drums at the same time on
Rollercoaster Love, which to this day is still one most awesome things
I've ever witnessed! This year the
moment didn't come and I know I wasn't the only fan that was disappointed. This
didn't mean I didn't have amazing time, I always do but frankly, I miss when
the concerts were held in two small sessions, I always left those feeling like
I just witness something one-kind and
once in lifetime but I know one large concert makes sense for the ever-growing
Hanson Day attendance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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blog done ( I swear it’s coming), and Hanson just posted this poll (<a href="https://hanson.net/hanson-asks" target="_blank">H.net under“Hanson Ask”</a>), asking the Hanson.net community to choose their top 25 Hanson
Songs. I thought I would share my choices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">A Song to Sing</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Been There Before </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Cry/Cried</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Dancin' in the Wind</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Every Word I Say</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Got a Hold On Me</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;"><b>IF ONLY</b></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Tragic Symphony </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Weird</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">These Walls (I prefer Acoustic version)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Lost Without Each Other </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Lost Without You</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Crazy Beautiful</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">I've Been Down</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Strong Enough to Break</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Save Me</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Use Me Up</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Thinking 'Bout Somethin' </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Penny and Me</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">A Minute Without You</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Already Home</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Watch Over Me (If "Grace Unknown had been option, it would have replaced this. Hands down my favorite Ike song.) </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Believe</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">Cut Right Through Me</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right;">MMMBop</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">When I first went through the list my
immediate thought was:<b> “WHO picked this list?!”,</b> because really It felt like Hanson
just threw darts at song titles listed on pieces of paper but then I realized
it was the alphabetical order that was confusing me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I wish they had listed the
songs by albums instead, because even though I am Hanson fan, half the time I
can’t remember the names. “Take
our Chances” ( I had to Google to get the title) and “Waiting For This”(Always
want to call it Shout it Out), are especially hard for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Once I got past the confusion I
quickly went through and checked all my favorites. It wasn’t until I got to
number 14, that I started to struggle. So I went back up to the top and
actually read the directions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: #f4f6f6; color: #392f1e; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">“Pick
the songs you think both represent our greatest, but also the way you would
share our music with the world. “
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Basically this told me to include
MMMBop on my list, where I would have normally left it off, I don’t know if
it’s because people normally associate Hanson with MMMBop or that Hanson almost
feels obligated to play it at every show
but MMMBop usually makes the short list for me. I then proceeded to check the songs that hardly ever get skipped on my </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 37.3333px;">iPod</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">. Watch
Over Me made the list because I felt I needed an Ike song even though I am
tired of hearing this song live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">The last five songs were the hardest
for me to pick and the debate I had between “Cut right Through Me” and “Fired
up” about gave me an </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; line-height: 37.3333px;">aneurysm</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">. I end up launching the pop-out media player on
Hanson.net and listening to the tracks that I was having the most trouble with.
“Cut Right Through Me” ended up making the list for being a far more solid song
(lyrically) than “Fired up, in my opinion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Honorable Mentions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Fired Up: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I love this song and it’s great live but the hokey lyrics is why it got cut. “Come with us, if
you want to live…” Would I share this song with non-Hanson fans, probably not?
Sorry, Hanson. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">In the City: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This list feels wrong not to have this song on it and I had contemplated switching “Ive Been Down” with this but I love the latter
more. If I could have cut MMMBOP, In the City would be on the list.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Georgia: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This is one of my favorites on The Walk album but it was this
or “Been There Before” and Been There Before will always win. ALWAYS! But I am
thinking I should have taken off “Save me” and put this!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Carry You There: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Solid song. I like it and it grows on me every day.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">What my List Says
About Me<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I’m a Taylor Girl: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">No Surprise There. I think Isaac and Zac got one song each,
sorry guys.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I am not much of a ballad person:<u> </u></span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This I knew. I rely on Hanson to pull me out
of my funk or whatever and sad songs just make me sadder.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">If I had to pick just one song: IF
ONLY. </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This was the
song that not only introduced me to the band but made me love them. I will
never get tired of hearing this song!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">My favorite ALBUM is according to
numbers:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> MON: 4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Underneath: 7 (With Every Word I say)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Walk:
4 (With I’ve Been Down)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">SIO:3 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Anthem:
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This is
surprising since Underneath is not my favorite album, Anthem is but I guess
there are more songs on Underneath that I feel define Hanson.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">So what
are your top 25 Hanson songs?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Also check out Tall Bald Fan's podcast the <b><a href="http://hbombshow.podbean.com/" target="_blank">"H-Bomb Show" </a></b> as he debates the best Hanson Songs from each album in the weeks to come! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">Hi all! I </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%;">returned from the Middle of Nowhere ( Tulsa,
Ok) about a week ago and I finally stopped dancing to Hanson's new EP: Loud,
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Hanson's new EP Loud was given to
all fan club members who attended Hanson Day/ MOE 2016. If you are a fan club
member who didn't get a chance to attend your EP should arrive in mail sometime
next week. Hanson's EP Loud features 5 mostly up beat tracks and is actually
part one of a two EP set. Hanson's second EP: Play, releases October 10th of
this year and will have five more (live) tracks. The 10 tracks are supposed to
make up for Hanson not releasing a new album this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> If the first 5 tracks of Loud are
any indication of what Play will sound like, then I will not be disappointed.</span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Ooh La La La:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Fun. This track is just pure simple fun. No deep meaning here, just
the simple elation one gets when an attractive person passes them on the street
and your immediate thought is: <b>DAMN</b>,
or in this case Ooh La, La, La. This song is catchy, I dare you not to get the "Damn good lookings and
the Oh La,La,La stuck in your head. This
song also says everything I've thought about Taylor Hanson, just in case you
wanted to know. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite lyrics:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> "I know every thread you wear is woven to entice. How
you use it ain't fair."<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Stop me in Tracks: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">My favorite track on this EP. If this
whole EP isn't a love letter to fans, this song certainly is. I know it's
ridiculous to think this one track could pertain to us, this song could easily
be about any person, place, or thing but when I first heard it live at the
Hanson Day concert, in its completed form, it just screamed: <b>HANSON.</b> <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I thought yes, Hanson you finally understand what most
the fan base has been trying to tell for 19 years! That at the end of the day
when I am worn down, beaten, and at end of my rope, Hanson it's you andyour
music that brings me back! This song is awesome live, and it was amazing to see
hundreds of fellow fans during the concert with their arms raised screaming
"I don't wake up DEAD INSIDE!" I felt in that moment, that we were
all connected, that we had somehow reached a greater understanding our love for
this band. Someone please comment below,
and let me know if you felt it too, or at least know what I'm talking about so
I don't feel like a crazy person. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Favorite lyrics:
"</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">When I get
home, Monday morning I have the scars to prove it."<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">No Rest for the Weary: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I am lyrics person and boy does this
song have them. The type of lyrics that just flow and when you hear them you
go, "Oh, damn that was <b>good </b>line!"
I had a friend state that this song was the best Hanson song in years, and I am
inclined to agree. It's definitely could of been new album worthy. With every
new EP there is usually one song that stands out above the rest, this is that
song. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <b>Favorite
Lyrics:</b> Basically, the whole 2nd verse but, "Cause my feet can't move
to where my heart just aint."<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Something Loud: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This is the best Isaac song! I know,
I know I said that about " For your Love" and "Grace
Unknown" is probably my favorite Isaac lead but with every new Hanson
chapter, Isaac songs continue to impress me. And this song is just fun, with
great lyrics! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Favorite Lyrics</b>: "Every pint is a picture of home."<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Siren Call: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This is my least favorite track on
the album. Loud is so upbeat, catchy, and dare I say loud, that this balled
just seems to bring everything down, but maybe it's strategically placed. A calm
to a high, a means to an end, the rest after climax, the last resounding note
in a beautiful masterpiece? Maybe I'm just selfish and like the songs states I
want to enjoy every second "before the music stops", thank god for
repeat! <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Favorite Lyrics</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">: "But when we stop, it starts to beat of your aching
heart."<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">As a whole, the Loud EP
is solid. The best Hanson EP in years, every track can be played straight
through and sound is 100% Hanson. Now if only Hanson would release Play in a CD
format so Loud and Play could be a MATCHING set! Come on guys!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">My other favorite Hanson EPS:
Facing the Blank Page and Sound of Light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Next blog: Hanson Day 2016 Recap. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-79284638937243195362016-05-01T23:00:00.002-07:002016-07-25T19:22:12.457-07:00Something Goin Around: The Hanson Fan Complex.<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I have been a Hanson Fan for almost
13 years and most of the fandom for even
longer. In my almost 13 years I have observed and learned a lot of things. The
first thing you need to know is that the Hanson fandom are very dedicated and passionate when it's comes this band. Every
fan I've ever met has said that Hanson's music changed their life in some way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The second thing you need to know, is with this passion and dedication
transpires a complex and for lack of a better
name something I have named: <b>THE HANSON COMPLEX.</b> No matter how big or small of a Hanson Fan one is, we all have this complex.
If you're Hanson fan you have it, I'm sorry. * However, the complex is not whatever
compels fans to go through Hanson's
trash. That's just good old fashion, crazy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Hanson Fan
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> In my mind the Hanson Fan Complex is
made of up of 3 parts. I might be missing one or two, please comment below if
you think of anymore. I have personally
experienced all three parts but if you have done one or two it still
counts. I have titled each part for easier
explanation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The Hurry up and Wait:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Hanson Fans are the only fan base I
know that rushes to do a Hanson -related activity just to end up having to wait, and I'm not talking about standing in
line for a concert, hours before doors, even though we do that too. I am
talking about rushing to the computer to buy presale concert tickets, only to
have to wait for the time that they go on sale and then waiting months for the
concert. Rushing to buy plane tickets for Hanson events, right after the dates
have been announced, not to mention booking hotels. I was nervous waiting until
February to book my flight to Hanson Day this year which takes place in May!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Now Hanson Time might be to blame for some of the waiting, but not all. Last year hundreds
of fans and I waited for over 2 hours in line just to give the band money for merchandise!
<b>WE WAITED IN LINE TO PAY THEM!!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The "I Don't need this, but I Need This :</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Now this one is more merch
related. Hanson releases new merchandise on like a monthly basis. Do you need that new shirt? No. You already have at least one Hanson shirt but
are you going to buy the new shirt? Probably. I mean, I own 2 pairs of Hanson
sunglasses and I am not real sure why, except last year's pair
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> When it comes to Hanson I have learned that I
always end up spending more than I originally planned because something I just
suddenly need comes along. I hope this Hanson day I can do better, but I'm not going to bet on it.</span></div>
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<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The "Maybe I Could":</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Also known as wishful thinking. This
involves looking at flights, because maybe, just maybe, you could fit that extra tour date into your schedule or
that BTTI vacation! Never mind you haven't found a way to pay for it. If only,
you could get time off . You'll figure it out, you're a Hanson Fan! Sometimes
it doesn't work out but if there is a glimmer of hope it might, you'll try
every angle to make it so!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I've taken finals early, road tripped for hours, skipped school, gotten
shifts covered, carpooled, slept on the sidewalk, stayed up way past my
bedtime, and sometimes just straight up lied just so I could attend a
Hanson-related event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> That in a nut-shell is
the Hanson complex, I know how crazy and absurd it sounds to any non-fan. It is, but it also very real and sometimes stressful. It might be an
addiction but Hanson is also my passion and I would not trade the moments/
memories that this Hanson Complex has given me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Not for anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Michelle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">*The complex does not apply to those who just like Hanson's music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">PS. Heading to Tulsa this month
for Hanson Day 2016! I can't wait! I expect my next blog to be about that!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-13679574637943655282016-02-26T22:51:00.000-08:002016-03-01T22:34:24.654-08:00Struggle is the price an Artist Pays: In This Record Label Charade<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><b> </b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;">I've been wanting to write a blog giving
an </span><span style="line-height: 36px;">in depth</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 200%;"> look
into Hanson's struggle with their old label, while also reflecting on
record labels in general. It seemed most </span><span style="line-height: 200%;">approp</span><span style="line-height: 36px;">riate<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 29.3333px;">now,</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 32px;"> especially </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 32px;">with <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/its-2016-free-kesha#.lfyP9AWkG" target="_blank"> Kesha's recent courtroom drama.</a> The idea for</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> this blog came about when was I
looking through my CD collection, for CDs to sell and on the top of the pile was"Greetings
From the Imrie House" by The Click 5. Five pretty-boy college guys in matching suits who played their own instruments, and whose
catchy single "Just the Girl"
dominated MTV and the music charts in 2004/2005. What happened to the Click 5,
whose perfect hair captured my 16 year old heart , more than their music ever
did?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> After
a quick Google search, I found a sad story of a band who rose too fast and
fell even faster and their label who I'm
sure at one point claimed they were a great talent, asset, and whatever else
they say to musicians to get them to sign a contract, did nothing to help
matters. In 2007, their lead-singer and
founder of the band quit, obviously unsatisfied with the label but instead of
trying to appease him, they replaced him, which is just a slap in the face to
the fandom, who were not impressed with the "makeover" and therefore
the 2nd album bombed. Their Wikipedia
page was highlighted with trigger quotes: A producer declaring <b>"He was not
a Dictator." and" The band felt that label would not let them make
REAL music." </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This
of course reminded me of Hanson and their struggles/ war with their newly acquired
label Island Def-Jam in 2002. Long story short, their old label was absorbed in what the
was the largest music merger in history. Hundreds of artists were immediately
dropped and it is my firm belief had Hanson's second record not just been released,
they too would have also been on that list. Which in the long run, might have
been easier than ending up on a rap label with Britney Spears and the
Backstreet Boys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Hanson
did everything to appease their new label, they worked with every singer, songwriter,
and producer their label suggested and submitted over 80 different songs and
still got rejected to record. . Jeff Fenster (A &R) went as far to say that
he felt they had many good/ great Hanson songs but would not give the green
light to record. I mean what more
could they ask for, except for Hanson to
sound like Hanson? Instead they felt
Hanson needed to be tortured for almost three years. The main problem was IDJ and Jeff Fenster
didn't know Hanson's sound, except what most of the world knew which is Mmmbop. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> A
record company gets so caught up in the gimmick of selling the artist, whether
it's matching suits, or three young boys with long blonde hair, the reason they
signed them ( talent) becomes an afterthought. <b>
This is where I feel most record
companies fail their artists, they gets so lost in the logistics and money
(which it is a lot), that they refuse to put ounce of faith, that someone like
Hanson, who has sold over 15 million albums might know something about their
music.</b> As Taylor Hanson said <b>"They get made the bad guys, just because
they wanted a say in their music."</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Labels view most musical groups as only a<b> five
year</b> investment. I read this fact in an article talking about how record
companies were amazed One Direction was still going strong. Five years doesn't
allow a lot of time for putting trust in an artist, but it seems to be enough
time to view them as objects, something to be controlled. I mean Nick Carter had to fight
his record company (IDJ) to get married on the day he wanted! Elton John had to
take his newest album to another label after his original label rejected it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Hanson realizes they are brand and
knows their market is mainly their fans! <b>Regardless of the amount of cash a
label throws down towards an artist, it is the fans that will always make the biggest investment and I
wish companies would stop viewing us as disposable.</b> Kesha is still fighting to
make her music, to keep her fans. It seems record companies act as if they have
all the time in the world but everyday fans are lost and one less fan equal one
less concert ticket sold. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Record
company focus so much on the numbers and the selling of an artist/music it seems they often forget who they are selling it to: THE FANS! This
is one of things Hanson does best! Their music comes first and then their fans
and they always make their music with
their fans in mind! This is why I am so happy to be part of this fandom. Hanson
knew they needed to break away from IDJ if they wanted to keep their fans and
the career they have.<b> I have never met a
band that does more for their fans, </b>correct me, if I am wrong. They do
concerts, meet and greets, live streams, a three day free event for fan clubs members
aka Hanson day, they include fans in their music videos, and even in their
island vacations, because of this Hanson has reaped the greatest rewards. In 2004 , Hanson had number one independent
album (Underneath), and a popular single
that IDJ wouldn't ever let them record! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hanson is still going strong with 4 more
albums under the belt and just this
month they made the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine which is greater and has more meaning than any
Teen Beat.</span><br />
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haven't seen Hanson's documentary about their struggles with their label, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL717BBD4AD57170BA" target="_blank">watch"Strong Enough to Break" here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Strong Enough to Break" I highly recommend watching it with the
commentary!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> First of all, I want to say Happy
New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Second, I am sorry I
am so late with this blog post, I often have a horrible time getting all my
ideas together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> For this blog I decided to combine
both days into one post because the format of the tour is the same. These dates
took place in my home town of Los Angeles, at The Fonda Theater, a venue located
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the heart of Hollywood. The venue had a
classic theater feel, complete with a balcony and creepy paintings of naked
people on the walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Covers Night, had a 23 song set list. It
didn't vary much from New Orleans. But they did play "Signed, Sealed,
& Delivered", which I don't think I've heard live before. They also played
"Lost Without Each Other", which is something they don't play enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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consensus of the crowd seemed to be wishing he'd play anything but "Hand
and Hand", someone screamed "Rain" and he played the first
verse, before "Hand and Hand"!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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having only done one other stop this tour I am inclined to agree.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crowd was on fire, the energy was tangible. Everywhere I turned people were singing
and dancing along. In New Orleans the crowd seemed mainly to be made of people
who hadn't seen the band in 10 years, Los Angeles had the veterans. They had
been there before (pun, intended) and they were happy Hanson was home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crowd was also respectful during the ballads. Hearing Taylor sing Leon
Russell's "Song for You" will always be a gem. Hearing it in almost
total silence, it's a masterpiece. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the After Party people ACTUALLY danced and the people who lined up against the
stage to stare at Taylor had plenty of room to dance as well, and they did. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hanson singing/mouthing the words to "Pony" by Ginuwine is not
something I will forget anytime soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">During
The Walk, besides having to dodge broken glass on the sidewalk, I ate concrete
and my camera went flying. When my friend mentioned this to Taylor and he
cutely said " Oh no, those darn feet!"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stood in the middle of the street blocking traffic as he does every walk but in
Los Angeles this is a no-no. When the
cars proceeded to rudely honk and I mean laying on the horn for a good minute,
Taylor stood his ground and calmly said into his bullhorn, "You can wait,
just a minute." Some fans weren't so sure, and joked that we'd have to
jump in front of a car to save him from getting hit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we stopped at a Chase Bank mid-walk, Taylor almost got yelled at by the bank manager
for standing on their planter, but he stopped mid-sentence when he noticed the
crowd of people with him. Taylor got down and told us all to open Chase
checking accounts when we left.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time I walked from venue to my friend's hotel room I kept running into
Natalie's (Taylor's wife) brother and hoped he didn't think I was stalking him.
But I swear every time I turned around, there he was. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Night two it rained, which is a rarity in California. It basically turned The
Hollywood Walk of Fame into a giant slip and slide. A friend ran across the street to 7/11 and
bought trash bags and passed them out to those who didn't have rain gear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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looked lovely on camera, when "Entertainment Tonight" came out to
film the line. Needless to say, they did not use that footage (Thank God!) for
their Hanson piece. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wilson was at the show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was a random guy outside the venue who was selling his homemade Hanson shirts
from 1998. He said he had, had them in storage for 18 years! They were so
comical and by the end of night two, he was selling them for a dollar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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guy showed up to sell his homemade Hanson shirts with "tour dates" on
the back. A friend of mine told him the
dates were wrong and the guy blamed his printer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and most of the opening bands came out fairly early after the last show.
Zac got pissed when people didn't want things signed and therefore left
early. Ike and Taylor stayed and basically took pictures with everybody.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Thus ends my Roots and Rock n Roll Tour adventures. Every
Hanson tour is different but every tour brings more music, more memories, more
friends, and of course MORE Hanson. In my mind, these are life changing experiences. I can't wait until my next
Hanson adventure(probably Hanson Day 2016)!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Michelle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Ps. I didn't get to partake in the
experience that was BTTI 2016 (maybe someday), but my friend Holly did! So
check out her blog and learn what it truly
means to be a <a href="http://www.travelingfan.net/" target="_blank">Traveling Hanson Fan!</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Also to find out The Walk cause and how you can help, you can visit <a href="http://takethewalk.net/" target="_blank">Take the Walk.net!</a></div>
Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-29144312018877161022015-11-30T18:57:00.003-08:002016-01-23T22:15:07.638-08:00Hanson in New Orleans: Roots & Rock n' Roll Tour, Day 2 <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Sorry for the delay, I've been quite
busy since the end of tour, with unpacking, repacking, and moving. On with the
blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Walk<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I ended up standing next to the tour bus, waiting
for the walk to start. Zac came out of the venue a few minutes
before the walk to grab something from the bus, and when he exited, I must of
looked worried or something because he turned around and said directly to me:
"Don't worry, we'll be right back."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> All three guys came out moments
later and much to my surprise and happiness I ended up right behind Taylor
during his Take The Walk speech and got lovely photos of Taylor, *cough* his
backside, and his ridiculously expensive camera which I was told by friend
costs like 2000 plus dollars.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQWc-7Npq5w/Vl0JHOEyAaI/AAAAAAAADtM/fk632cXWtNY/s1600/HansonNolaWalk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQWc-7Npq5w/Vl0JHOEyAaI/AAAAAAAADtM/fk632cXWtNY/s320/HansonNolaWalk2.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="180" /></a><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> During the speech Isaac tried several times to
help amplify Taylor's voice by connecting his bullhorn walkie to Taylor's
bullhorn. This of course caused horrible ringing feedback and after a third
attempt Taylor looked ready to punch Ike in true brotherly fashion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The walk highlights included: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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park located next to the Mississippi River<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fanboying over local street musicians<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> As we entered the park, a homeless man
drumming on a bucket yelled at us to "Come with him! To join him!" I
heard Zac remark in front of me, that he:"Gladly
would have joined him, in what he assumed was drumming if it didn't sound so ominous. He didn't want to get
kidnapped."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Show<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I wish I could say that this show was
really memorable. But nothing really stands out. Carrick opened this time, and
when I had heard early during the tour that he was opening I was ecstatic! I
love Everybody Else, one of Hanson's best openers in my opinion. Carrick's set
was good but strange, it sounded like EBE but the heart was missing in the
music. </span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NAuoTRCYNYU/Vl0J-PGfsbI/AAAAAAAADtQ/Dvd82RPcwAo/s1600/HansonNolaDay2.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NAuoTRCYNYU/Vl0J-PGfsbI/AAAAAAAADtQ/Dvd82RPcwAo/s320/HansonNolaDay2.4.jpg" width="180" /></a><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Hanson
show was an awesome, a solid 26 song <a href="http://www.hansonstage.com/setlist.php?show_id=1045" target="_blank">show</a>.
It was a classic Hanson show and a lot of the songs featured came from
Middle of Nowhere. In fact I think this is the most MON songs I've heard live at one show. Taylor did "Love me" as his solo,
which is one of my favorites but I wish people wouldn't have screamed through
it. The security was so done, after two
days of Hanson they had enough and kept checking their watches and the set list
to see how much more they had to endure.
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Security stupidly put up a barricade(so people could wait
for the band, I guess) at the entrance on the street to the venue, this caused
a massive pile up when everyone tried to leave. Fans literally blocked the sidewalk
for at least a good hour, so ridiculous. My friends and I decided to wait on other side of the sidewalk for Hanson but
ended up missing 2/3 of them. At one point Ike ,I think tried to get to us from
the other side of the bus but fans followed him to street and ended up blocking
traffic which was quite dangerous. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> My
friends and I joked that if Taylor didn't come out at midnight, we would leave.
He came out at 11:59pm! We got our photos with Taylor and headed to Cafe Du
Monde for their famous mostly powder sugar beignets! Delicious and frankly the
best part of the night, next to the show of course!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-4795304138558190552015-10-31T20:37:00.000-07:002016-01-23T22:14:16.544-08:00 Roots & Rock n' Roll Tour : Hanson in New Orleans ,Day 1 <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I want to mention a couple of things before I
start this blog. This concert not only puts 35 Hanson shows under my belt, but
the third week of October marks 12 years as a Hanson fan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">This
concert was my first birthday show (Happy 30th Zac) and the farthest I had ever
traveled to see Hanson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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got to the venue about 2pm and was surprised at how short the line was and that
the line didn't start until 9:30pm the day before. But as I was talking to fans
in line, it seemed like they were fans that hadn't seen Hanson in like 10
years. So it wasn't the normal die-hard fans I was use to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Opener</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">: Paul McDonald. I love Paul McDonald. I remember back when I
first heard him on the Anthem Tour, I was unsure about him and by the end of a
few shows, I was in love. I have seen Paul a few times outside of Hanson and
once in a friend's living room. He's always entertaining and engaging and his lyrics are moving and deep, especially after his
breakup from Nikki. Hanson and Carrick
joined Paul on staged for the last song "Renegade".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTeDqAo9ywI/VjWHVXOdUvI/AAAAAAAADsA/TnwgQQgdn00/s1600/HansonNola4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTeDqAo9ywI/VjWHVXOdUvI/AAAAAAAADsA/TnwgQQgdn00/s320/HansonNola4.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="180" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Night 1 was a 27 song setlist, (<a href="http://blog.hansonstage.com/2015/10/22/setlist-new-orleans-la-night-1-102215/" target="_blank">Setlist</a>
) that began and ended with Happy Birthday. Hanson started the show off acapella
singing "Teach Your Children" . Beautiful.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Besides the usual mix of 50's and
60's rock and roll with Billy Joel thrown in the mix , there are always a few
songs at every show that surprise me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Shake a Tail Feather</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">: I hadn't heard this live before and
it was great to see how it had changed from the 98 version from the Live from
Albertane cd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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range is off the charts and downright spine tingling. The bass beat lone was
enough to keep me rocking all night!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Delta Lady: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Tay's solo. The surprise of the night.
This was the one song I didn't really know and after hearing this and
"Song for You" on the stream from Chicago, I really need to check out
Leon Russell's catalog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">In A little While/Desire:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> U2 & Hanson. Enough said. Taylor
knows how to use a tambourine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The show
ended with bang, Zac belting out " I Believe in a Thing Called Love"
and climbing over the barrier,to touch
fans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">I don't know where Taylor gets all
his energy. If was me, I'd push play and walk off stage. But not Taylor Hanson,
no he dances, jumps, and tries to be engaging. These after parties are weird,
but in the best way possible. I don't understand the fans that cram themselves
up against the barrier to just stare at Taylor. But to each their own. I use
the time to dance, drink, and act foolish with friends I've met through this
band. Moments like these won't last forever, so take it all in.</span><br />
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party picked up when Paul joined Taylor on stage for Twist and Shout. Taylor at
one point pointed to his shoulders and Paul gave Taylor a little shoulder rub.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">I hope this
wasn't too long winded. Up next: Hanson in Nola part two & Hanson in Los
Ang</span>eles tomorrow.</div>
Michelle Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11425315757751346150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811238691138046939.post-22546807623377777352015-10-20T02:40:00.001-07:002016-01-23T22:49:30.112-08:00Introduction: What's in a Name?<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> When the idea of starting a Hanson
Blog came to me, I really thought the hardest thing would be coming up with
topics to post and write about. Little
did I know that coming up with a Title and URL would be equally as hard, if not harder. I literally spent days writing down names,
crossing them out, and looking through what must of been Hanson's whole catalog
of music. I had several pages of notes and a couple of ideas that made me sounds
like a total drug addict. The only thing I knew was the Title/URL had to be
Hanson Lyrics. Why? Well, because...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">1) This is
a Hanson Blog, Duh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">2) When it comes to music, lyrics always hold
the most weight to me. What a song says or the meaning behind the lyrics, is
what makes me love a song or hate it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">3) At the
end of the day or god forbid the end of the (Hanson) era, when we are done declaring which Hanson is the best/favorite,or who was first in line for the show, at the curtain's close,
only the music will remain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Blog Title:
One More (Hanson) Trip to the Other Side<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> This line is taken from one of my
favorite Hanson's songs " Got a Hold on Me", not only do I feel that
in some ways Hanson does have a hold on fans, but I like the play on words that
this line presents. A "Hanson Trip" as in literal travel to see the
band, or a "Hanson Trip" as in the "Hanson High" that fans seem to catch pre, during, or post
concert.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The Url:
Come Home to This Town<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Taken from the song "Already
Home". I love this line because
when you are traveling for Hanson, whether it's one show or the whole tour
family and friends often wonder where you are and when you are coming home, no
matter how many times you tell them. When you on the road the destination
and Hanson seem to become your home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Then there are always the fans that
are asking/ begging for Hanson to come to
their town. Foreign fans or local it doesn't matter, one time is not
enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> And when one finally comes home to
their town, the journey, the concert(s) and the memories will always be there,
for you to come back to, and maybe it's just me, but once you've had a Hanson
adventure, the town in which you left/ live is not quite the same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Sorry, for the long intro, but I
felt it was important. One last thing before I go. I am heading to New Orleans
to visit my Mom and see Hanson, part of the Roots and Rock N' Roll Tour. This
is my first Birthday show ( Happy 30th to Zac!), I am very excited! I will be sure to report back!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Michelle G<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Ps. Sorry
for any grammatical errors, spelling etc. It's late and I have some ZZZs and a
flight to soon catch. If they are there,
ignore and I will fix at a later date.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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