My Pearl Jam Story..

blondieblue227

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

I've not yet seen them live and it depresses me, hate to admit that, makes me feel less of a fan and embarrassed :oops: :oops: :oops:

don't feel bad.
it's kinda nice seeing you're honesty. …. As opposed to reading about how somebody has seen them over 100 times. I get sick of that.
you're no less of a fan.

Sleep.With.Innocence

blondieblue227 wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

I've not yet seen them live and it depresses me, hate to admit that, makes me feel less of a fan and embarrassed :oops: :oops: :oops:

don't feel bad.
it's kinda nice seeing you're honesty. …. As opposed to reading about how somebody has seen them over 100 times. I get sick of that.
you're no less of a fan.

You're no less of a fan at all. I'd love to see someone who is more obsessed then I am. I think my itunes play count speaks for its self!

But in the end don't let that get you down. Your "fanhood" isn't defined by how many times you've seen a band live, it comes from some place deeper within.

Mike Gossard

Hearing your story makes me glad that there are young people out there with open minds to music. PJ do seem pretty humble and grateful for the life that the music has afforded them as they should be.

Mike Gossard

When I saw Eddie's solo shows in San Diego last year, I came away thinking he is even more talented than I thought he was. It was astonishing how he connected. So I KNOW you will enjoy the show, and dont forget he does his soundcheck around 3 to 4 pm so go get an autograph and then come backe here and tell us all about it.

Sleep.With.Innocence

Mike Gossard wrote:

Hearing your story makes me glad that there are young people out there with open minds to music. PJ do seem pretty humble and grateful for the life that the music has afforded them as they should be.

Well amongst my peers I am the only one who really enjoys Pearl Jam, I appreciate you calling me open minded, but I would be close minded to say that my peers whom don't like Pearl Jam are close minded.

A lot of my friends are into classic rock. The bulk of my friends hate new music. We all agree that it's fake, made by some wealthy producer who's more concerned about how many records he can sell then the dignity of the music.

I'm a drummer, so I like a lot of Dream Theater, Rush, Tool, etc. When I listen to music I just listen to the drums. What's was different to me about Pearl Jam was Eddie Vedder. Eddie Vedder was the reason I started listening to Pearl Jam. His voice spoke truth. He was very humble, and real. Being genuine speaks volumes of his character, and that's exactly how his lyrics spoke to me.

Gmoney

you're probably the coolest 17 year old alive.

satansbed

Gmoney wrote:

you're probably the coolest 17 year old alive.

theres alot of us with good taste out there you know!! were not all fucktards

Sleep.With.Innocence

satansbed wrote:

Gmoney wrote:

you're probably the coolest 17 year old alive.

theres alot of us with good taste out there you know!! were not all fucktards

But it retrospective there are a lot of "fucktards" out there. It's a result of peer pressure, and an urge to be "cool."

Thanks Gmoney. I am truly flattered by that one.

Thoughts_Arrive

blondieblue227 wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

I've not yet seen them live and it depresses me, hate to admit that, makes me feel less of a fan and embarrassed :oops: :oops: :oops:

don't feel bad.
it's kinda nice seeing you're honesty. …. As opposed to reading about how somebody has seen them over 100 times. I get sick of that.
you're no less of a fan.

Thanks dude

Thoughts_Arrive

Sleep.With.Innocence wrote:

blondieblue227 wrote:

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

I've not yet seen them live and it depresses me, hate to admit that, makes me feel less of a fan and embarrassed :oops: :oops: :oops:

don't feel bad.
it's kinda nice seeing you're honesty. …. As opposed to reading about how somebody has seen them over 100 times. I get sick of that.
you're no less of a fan.

You're no less of a fan at all. I'd love to see someone who is more obsessed then I am. I think my itunes play count speaks for its self!

But in the end don't let that get you down. Your "fanhood" isn't defined by how many times you've seen a band live, it comes from some place deeper within.

I just want to see them once (at least) then I can die happy haha.
I want to experience a PJ concert before they call it quits.
I'm actually ensuring I got $$$ for when they come down to Australia.
Aiming at 3-4 shows, that would mean I need airfares, hotels, but it'll be worth it!

Sleep.With.Innocence

[quote="Thoughts_ArriveI just want to see them once (at least) then I can die happy haha.
I want to experience a PJ concert before they call it quits.
I'm actually ensuring I got $$$ for when they come down to Australia.
Aiming at 3-4 shows, that would mean I need airfares, hotels, but it'll be worth it![/quote]

I see that you are from the Melbourne area, have you heard the Melbourne bootlegs? The one from 98 sticks out to me, it's an incredible show.

Anyway Pearl Jam has been known to play a lot of shows in Melbourne. You'll get your chance.

weenie

Tool and Rush too. Wow, you know great music.

You're a bright kid, and sometimes being "bright" is code for "different". That difference makes for loneliness sometimes, but embrace that and keep getting into yourself and what makes life worth living for you. And, you've got this board to come to for an outlet.

I'm kinda in the same situation, for opposite reasons. I'm "old", divorced, never had kids - not your normal woman of my age group. Absolutely nobody my age is into PJ. I have one friend who is WAAAAYYYYY younger than me and I introduced her to PJ. She's not a big fan but I'm bringing her along. I go to concerts by myself etc. not only for PJ, but other bands too. Bottom line is, no matter "who" you are, embrace your bliss and don't worry about everybody else.

Next time I buy tickets for a show, I'll let you have the second ticket. It'll be up to you to get where the show is being held. Right now, I'm thinking if the Spectrum comes through, I might make it up there. I'm old enough to be your mother, crap, maybe even your Grandmother so your parents might approve.

Sound like a deal?

weenie

Oops, sorry. I just read back through the thread and saw that someone else already offered. Don't you just hate it when dumbasses don't read the thread before they post!! :roll:

Underground Ear

I turned 13 in 1991. I wasn't so fond of "Evenflow" - "Alive" was the one that got me "into" PJ. PJ music quickly became my "thoughtful spot" and I started listening to the music- just listening and feeling some sort of release that I can't quite pin words to.

This may sound stupid- but PJ music is sort of private listening for me. It helps me think. It makes me think. It helped me to see that I am responsible for my choices alone and I have the power to change my own world through those choices. (better make'em good ones)

We all have defining moments in our lives and I found sometimes-Vedder's vocal voice will interject into those moments sealing itself to the memories serving as mild reminders when the songs run again.

The most private thing I'll share with you all, I've never spoken of b/c it's seemed such a small detail. I ran away from "home" just after I turned 16. As I sped away in the car, "rearview mirror" came on the radio. It almost felt the universe was confirming. (*Disclaimer- I am not advocating running away from home. Many kids get in harms way and some die after running away- for me- chances of survival improved by leaving. But it is not the case for everyone.- There was nothing honorable about being 16 and on my own- it sucked for a long time and in some ways has set me back. Doesn't make you bigger or badder - just makes the loss of innocence quicken. The fact for my case-it was the only way out of insanity.)

For the young man who stated he wishes he was 15 years older- I hope you are too- in 15 years. I'm 15 years older than you now and possibly even more confused about "life" than I was then. You'll be surprised how 15 years passes (I guess unless you're a prisoner.) You hear it all the time, but it never makes sense until you wake up one day and realize 15 years have passed.

There are a lot of good stories on here and I love to hear how people come to their music selections. This is a great thread. Thanks for reading and Thanks to Pearl Jam, I still have some sanity...

RITFWinCO

You've got excellent taste in music but age 17 to 32 are some really amazing years. Nothing's worth missing out on them.

blondieblue227

Thoughts_Arrive wrote:

I just want to see them once (at least) then I can die happy haha.
I want to experience a PJ concert before they call it quits.
I'm actually ensuring I got $$$ for when they come down to Australia.
Aiming at 3-4 shows, that would mean I need airfares, hotels, but it'll be worth it!

i felt the same way about ac/dc.....and i saw them live. they aren't my fav but i had wanted to see them before they croaked. and i did. keep the hope alive, you never know!

PJ Fan est. 1990

dude...i now it's late in the thread...but i feel your pain...i as well am (well was, i just finished senior year) the only PJ fan in my school...when people think of me or refer to me, i am the Pearl Jam nut...although just this passed i found out that this girl i know is a huge PJ nut as well, however, we aren't that close, though that wont stop me from inviting her to PJ shows. i also know of one other kid who wears a PJ shirt every so often i hear he's a big fan, but again, not that close. i've gotten a few friends into pearl jam, but enough where they are concert worthy...i say that cause one get's kinda lost when going to a PJ show with only a few songs under their belt, unlike most other bands...i rememeber my first show and there were songs i didn't hear and people were like "what? you've never heard this song?" and i'll admit i was embarrassed but the second show i knew all the songs (except "all night" which is understandable and a few covers i never really payed attention to)...anywho where was i?...so yeah i'm kind of alone, at least with my circle of friends, when it comes to PJ, i do have my two, not-so-close friends i can go to shows with, but i can't REALLY enjoy this band with a peer

Sleep.With.Innocence

It's three in the morning. Just drove home from Eddie Vedder solo. I have a pretty good fan view to post in the morning.

A little sleepy now.

But I'd have to say it was pretty life changing, which is just what I expected.

Thoughts_Arrive

Sleep.With.Innocence wrote:

[quote="Thoughts_ArriveI just want to see them once (at least) then I can die happy haha.
I want to experience a PJ concert before they call it quits.
I'm actually ensuring I got $$$ for when they come down to Australia.
Aiming at 3-4 shows, that would mean I need airfares, hotels, but it'll be worth it!

I see that you are from the Melbourne area, have you heard the Melbourne bootlegs? The one from 98 sticks out to me, it's an incredible show.

Anyway Pearl Jam has been known to play a lot of shows in Melbourne. You'll get your chance. [/quote]

I haven't heard 98, I got 95 boot.
Yeah hopefully they come here again, if not I'll go to another city.

dimitrispearljam

17? is this age still exist???
wellcome to this life-train of pearl jam