Cool hand in trying to open eyes to reality,Ian!!!-I feel truth=integrity,few people can handle it. The ones that do listen to you. @AlexW15,I was having phone issues&could not answer you when you asked me to,sorry about that.
I will,&have supported many Musicians,personal friends&acquaintances,personal favorites I have not met,Those that I work with,and myself through evolving&exploring different sounds. That is essential to our spiritual growth,each individual journey taken in this respect is PURE. I don't expect everyone to have this ability,much less truly EMPATHIZE. If you don't accept change in YOUR mind or heart,I'm sorry for YOU.-&anyone around you,Lord help you.
IN THE BEGINNING...I fell in love with his soulful 'chicken-fried' rock. 'Blue Sky' helped me through the time of losing my father. Wonderful music! That being said, I don't really 'get' his music anymore. See, it isn't my job to 'get' it, nor is it Ian's job to remain stuck in the same old thing, for MY pleasure. His job is to share what the Good Lord puts in his soul, and to be true to himself! He clearly has done that. I have all the respect for him, AND his decisions. ROCK ON, MY BROTHER!
3/3: Just because you know the first two albums word for word doesn't mean that Ian Moore owes you anything except an appreciation for your support early in his career. He has moved on. Why can't you?
2/3: They (the new fans) may not rush out to purchase the first 2 CD's because that style is not what attracted them to Ian, but they at least have an appreciation for Ian's craft as displayed on them. I'll never understand why "fans" feel like they have ownership of an artist if they were "there from the beginning".
Think about this: There are a TON of current Ian Moore fans that have never experienced the first two albums. They don't know "that Ian". Guess what? They love his stuff anyway. You think they are disenchanted or feel betrayed once they learn that Ian used to play exclusively Texas Blues Rock??? Of course not! They have an appreciation for the artist and his art.
@jbage007 you don't know ian...that's not what he's like at all. He's a good man. -What a lot of you fans don't get is when this CD came out....not long prior to that he has lost his mother!!!! -so, his early songs are full of pain. But he's married and happy with two great kids! I'm happy for him that he's happy and not in pain!!!! you should be, too! btw, he's re-leasing his 3rd CD & the August concert series will be nothing but music from first 3 CD's!!!!
Ian and the original band will be doing 6 shows next month in Texas and Oklahoma, focusing on the 1st 2 records. For those of you that miss this phase, this is the time. dates posted @ ianmoore.com
I love many styles of music. I love Ian's 1st two CD's and "All The Colors". Can't get into the rest. I saw him in Houston a couple yrs ago. His crowd (and his music) is all yuppie college kid crap (IMO). Even when he does Muddy Jesus now, he talks the lyrics ala Beck (not Jeff). I'm all for not being pigeon-holed, but his middle finger to the record companies affected his fans more than anyone. Now, record companies barely exist anymore, but Ian's still catering to the indie underdogs.
Ian still rocks when was the last time you caught his live show... I am a fan off the first two records and green grass he is very talanted he should not be boxed up into one form off music there are lots of differant lagueges for him to speak...I would welcome a blues rock record again no doubt that is my favorit style Ian plays but there is room for it all...
I have a love/hate relationship with Ian, I love his 1st 2 albums, I also love that he stood up to the record companies that wanted him to churn out the same music over and over. But I hate the fact that he has disowned his 1st 2 albums and seems hellbent on making music that is the antithesis to that. Bruce Springsteen was in a similar situation and managed to please both factions with ease. Ian could have been a superstar and maintained his artistic integrity if he had followed the Boss
I became a fan of Ian because of the music he was playing. Since he no longer plays that type of music I have no use for his cd's. I do not like every genre of music. I have specific tastes. If AC/DC started playing country music chances are they would lose alot of fans. The "idiot" is the guy who left all his fans with their thumbs up their butts.
Yea, I get what you're saying but I just wish that more ppl would look at the actual talent a person has. What I mean by that is, a musician that writes his/her own music and lyrics, is a better artist in my eyes than some yahoo who just gets onstage and performs what was written for them...Besides Mr. Moore, theres Silverchair and Pearl Jam. Those bands have changed thier styles over the yrs and still have a huge following...just goes to show:)
I have not listened to Pearl jam since the "Ten" album. I don't follow a band because of what they "were", I follow them because of what they "are". It is like Ian is now letting a woman do his thinking for him. His music no longer has the power it used to. It reminds me of Peter Green after his bad acid trip. After that he was ruined. Why listen? Out of pity? People don't want to hear Ian unplugged or weeping. They want to hear him rock. He is letting his gift slip away. It's really sad.
Wow - haven't seen this in years - thank you! BTW, Ian never sought the title of "Texas Guitar God". He's an incredible guitar player but so much more. I love the range.
James David Manning is chief pastor at the ATLAH World Missionary Church on 123rd Street in New York City. ATLAH stands for All The Land Anointed Holy, which is God's name for Harlem.
Ian WAS a Texas guitar god, one of the many but he was the best after SRV's death. Then he threw it all away and went fag rock on us. What a waste of amazing talent. SRV is the chief king, but he stands on the shoulders of giants like Freddie King, brother Jimmie, Mark Pollack, Billy Gibbons, Albert Collins, etc. LOTS of guitar gods from Texas.
@ih8thishit: Ian is STILL a guitar God! He is far from making "fag rock"....one of Ian's huge influences was David Bowie..and you can hear that in his current music....a lot of talented peeps have been influenced by Bowie, Scott W. of STP for one....I agree with you about the rest of what you said about guitar giants...but don't discount Ian...he still plays amazing chords and makes it sound and look easy!
@boldlynuts9, I know you well& we agree
OhpenG999 2 months ago
Cool hand in trying to open eyes to reality,Ian!!!-I feel truth=integrity,few people can handle it. The ones that do listen to you. @AlexW15,I was having phone issues&could not answer you when you asked me to,sorry about that.
OhpenG999 2 months ago
I live In Austin Tx HA
My Mom got to see him live here
MrHotshot66 2 months ago
I will,&have supported many Musicians,personal friends&acquaintances,personal favorites I have not met,Those that I work with,and myself through evolving&exploring different sounds. That is essential to our spiritual growth,each individual journey taken in this respect is PURE. I don't expect everyone to have this ability,much less truly EMPATHIZE. If you don't accept change in YOUR mind or heart,I'm sorry for YOU.-&anyone around you,Lord help you.
Boldlynuts9 5 months ago
IN THE BEGINNING...I fell in love with his soulful 'chicken-fried' rock. 'Blue Sky' helped me through the time of losing my father. Wonderful music! That being said, I don't really 'get' his music anymore. See, it isn't my job to 'get' it, nor is it Ian's job to remain stuck in the same old thing, for MY pleasure. His job is to share what the Good Lord puts in his soul, and to be true to himself! He clearly has done that. I have all the respect for him, AND his decisions. ROCK ON, MY BROTHER!
thistlesw 5 months ago
Got to hang out with Ian tonight. What a chill cat, very nice too.
tmlafrance 6 months ago
3/3: Just because you know the first two albums word for word doesn't mean that Ian Moore owes you anything except an appreciation for your support early in his career. He has moved on. Why can't you?
tclenerose 6 months ago
2/3: They (the new fans) may not rush out to purchase the first 2 CD's because that style is not what attracted them to Ian, but they at least have an appreciation for Ian's craft as displayed on them. I'll never understand why "fans" feel like they have ownership of an artist if they were "there from the beginning".
tclenerose 6 months ago
Think about this: There are a TON of current Ian Moore fans that have never experienced the first two albums. They don't know "that Ian". Guess what? They love his stuff anyway. You think they are disenchanted or feel betrayed once they learn that Ian used to play exclusively Texas Blues Rock??? Of course not! They have an appreciation for the artist and his art.
tclenerose 6 months ago
oh and I will be one for sure that will try to catch a concert. I hope he is coming close to the ozarks!
btw... how many of you critics can even carry a tune? Easy to have an opinion but back it up with talent, skill, action ... yea, I doubt it
charlotcorday 7 months ago
cool to know....and I am happy for him. He is an exceptional musician
charlotcorday 7 months ago
Ian Moore has become the poster child for an extremely talented musician can make himself totally irrelevant
and it's all because of his own hard-headed extraordinary arrogance
what a waste
jbage007 8 months ago
@jbage007 you don't know ian...that's not what he's like at all. He's a good man. -What a lot of you fans don't get is when this CD came out....not long prior to that he has lost his mother!!!! -so, his early songs are full of pain. But he's married and happy with two great kids! I'm happy for him that he's happy and not in pain!!!! you should be, too! btw, he's re-leasing his 3rd CD & the August concert series will be nothing but music from first 3 CD's!!!!
annamarieintex 7 months ago
@jbage007 Not a waste at all. What an irrelevant silly post.
lilwing80 6 months ago
Ian is still and always will be COOL!!!!
Hendrix922 8 months ago
Ian and the original band will be doing 6 shows next month in Texas and Oklahoma, focusing on the 1st 2 records. For those of you that miss this phase, this is the time. dates posted @ ianmoore.com
ianlmoore68 8 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
ian moore is my dad. I swear to god. check out my youtube vids if you need proof.
TheMrPandami 11 months ago
im still a huge ian morre fan. he and kenny wayne shepard have a way with the guitar that cant be matched
u2joshuadesireu 11 months ago
Go Austin High Maroons!!!!! hahaha
pipemaster40 11 months ago
Original Ian - was the shit
coffinshaker 1 year ago
I love many styles of music. I love Ian's 1st two CD's and "All The Colors". Can't get into the rest. I saw him in Houston a couple yrs ago. His crowd (and his music) is all yuppie college kid crap (IMO). Even when he does Muddy Jesus now, he talks the lyrics ala Beck (not Jeff). I'm all for not being pigeon-holed, but his middle finger to the record companies affected his fans more than anyone. Now, record companies barely exist anymore, but Ian's still catering to the indie underdogs.
Rootwitch06 1 year ago
Ian still rocks when was the last time you caught his live show... I am a fan off the first two records and green grass he is very talanted he should not be boxed up into one form off music there are lots of differant lagueges for him to speak...I would welcome a blues rock record again no doubt that is my favorit style Ian plays but there is room for it all...
MrBluesound 1 year ago
I have a love/hate relationship with Ian, I love his 1st 2 albums, I also love that he stood up to the record companies that wanted him to churn out the same music over and over. But I hate the fact that he has disowned his 1st 2 albums and seems hellbent on making music that is the antithesis to that. Bruce Springsteen was in a similar situation and managed to please both factions with ease. Ian could have been a superstar and maintained his artistic integrity if he had followed the Boss
JVergura 1 year ago
Ian Moore is STILL cool!
A good friend of mine introduced me to him and I can't get enough of his music!
Why are ppl so quick to put down a great artist the minute they change and do something new?
Freakin idiots! Can't you see a genious when you hear one? :)
shelibeli40 2 years ago 2
@shelibeli40
I became a fan of Ian because of the music he was playing. Since he no longer plays that type of music I have no use for his cd's. I do not like every genre of music. I have specific tastes. If AC/DC started playing country music chances are they would lose alot of fans. The "idiot" is the guy who left all his fans with their thumbs up their butts.
kuei1248 2 years ago
@kuei1248 haha, that was my drunken rant,,lol
Yea, I get what you're saying but I just wish that more ppl would look at the actual talent a person has. What I mean by that is, a musician that writes his/her own music and lyrics, is a better artist in my eyes than some yahoo who just gets onstage and performs what was written for them...Besides Mr. Moore, theres Silverchair and Pearl Jam. Those bands have changed thier styles over the yrs and still have a huge following...just goes to show:)
shelibeli40 2 years ago
I have not listened to Pearl jam since the "Ten" album. I don't follow a band because of what they "were", I follow them because of what they "are". It is like Ian is now letting a woman do his thinking for him. His music no longer has the power it used to. It reminds me of Peter Green after his bad acid trip. After that he was ruined. Why listen? Out of pity? People don't want to hear Ian unplugged or weeping. They want to hear him rock. He is letting his gift slip away. It's really sad.
kuei1248 2 years ago
@shelibeli40 lol...shel
annamarieintex 11 months ago
cool as can be......
SRVMOE 2 years ago
Wow - haven't seen this in years - thank you! BTW, Ian never sought the title of "Texas Guitar God". He's an incredible guitar player but so much more. I love the range.
TheFertileSoul 3 years ago
James David Manning is chief pastor at the ATLAH World Missionary Church on 123rd Street in New York City. ATLAH stands for All The Land Anointed Holy, which is God's name for Harlem.
emilybarbar 3 years ago
This is awesome. Man's not the Texas Guitar God, though, Can I get an SRV?
guitarfreak7771 3 years ago
TCB!!
iMBBonlyone 3 years ago
Ian WAS a Texas guitar god, one of the many but he was the best after SRV's death. Then he threw it all away and went fag rock on us. What a waste of amazing talent. SRV is the chief king, but he stands on the shoulders of giants like Freddie King, brother Jimmie, Mark Pollack, Billy Gibbons, Albert Collins, etc. LOTS of guitar gods from Texas.
ih8thishit 2 years ago
Hey, man, Texas just rocks! What more can I say?
lopinglobo 2 years ago
@ih8thishit: Ian is STILL a guitar God! He is far from making "fag rock"....one of Ian's huge influences was David Bowie..and you can hear that in his current music....a lot of talented peeps have been influenced by Bowie, Scott W. of STP for one....I agree with you about the rest of what you said about guitar giants...but don't discount Ian...he still plays amazing chords and makes it sound and look easy!
annamarieintex 2 years ago
amazing video i really miss ian moore when he had his great lyrics but also had that awesome drive his new stuff is just not the same
bmkipp 4 years ago
Ice Cube directed this vid. 123wesn, how in the hell did this viseo also. Take about rare.
fedroger 4 years ago