Comments on: My Apology to Mr. John Mayer http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/ All of us talk about something. That something is what we worship. Let's talk! Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:18:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rick T http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10305 Rick T Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:00:38 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10305 John is an incredible writer, musician and thinker. I have loved his music from day one. But even I had to fight internally to continue to follow him after MTV, VH1 and the Grammys slapped their stench on him. I'm glad I found the resolve. 'Try' was beautiful and if you doubt that you just don't like music. Currently, 'Say' is sending my loyalty through the ringer, but he's proven one sappy pop offering is no blight on his lustrous talent. I'm sure Mayer would accept your apology. How humble of you. John is an incredible writer, musician and thinker. I have loved his music from day one. But even I had to fight internally to continue to follow him after MTV, VH1 and the Grammys slapped their stench on him. I’m glad I found the resolve. ‘Try’ was beautiful and if you doubt that you just don’t like music. Currently, ‘Say’ is sending my loyalty through the ringer, but he’s proven one sappy pop offering is no blight on his lustrous talent. I’m sure Mayer would accept your apology. How humble of you.

]]> By: worshipcity http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10276 worshipcity Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:52:38 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10276 Yeah Matt, I'm with you. My preference is the things typically not heralded by MTV and such, (however disposable pop/rock does have it's place sometimes) however, I think I know now why even though John Mayer has a presence there they don't really play alot of his music. Singles wise he has a very limited exposure in mainstream media. Sure he played guitar with Beyonce' at the awards show and was all over Chapelle Show but listening to Continuum, I found it's not "mainstream friendly." I think again, another reason why I liked it so much. Yeah Matt, I’m with you. My preference is the things typically not heralded by MTV and such, (however disposable pop/rock does have it’s place sometimes) however, I think I know now why even though John Mayer has a presence there they don’t really play alot of his music. Singles wise he has a very limited exposure in mainstream media. Sure he played guitar with Beyonce’ at the awards show and was all over Chapelle Show but listening to Continuum, I found it’s not “mainstream friendly.” I think again, another reason why I liked it so much.

]]> By: matt http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10275 matt Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:28:04 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10275 Not a huge fan, partially because I think I like bucking the trend and if something is really popular I tend to shy away (not sure why, it's just what I do - antiestablishment I guess? thats a general rule too, there are a few notable exceptions, usually ones I like to think I knew about before everyone else haha). But I saw him and Ben Folds last fall. I was really excited about seeing Ben Folds and curious about John Mayer. Well, there was a row of teen/tween/twentysomething/whocares females behind us and they talked over Ben Folds through his whole set and screamed and lusted over John Mayer through his whole set. I guess that kind of put another damper on it for me. Plus, his set was over 2 1/2 hours long (I don't think I could scream for 2 1/2 hours, but the girls behind us did). He spent more time soloing than most bands spend playing in an average show. Before you call me a hater, I will say that I respect his chops. I guess it's just my love for all things as of yet undiscovered and my disdain for all things MTV that has me a little jaded. But I usually agree with your musical tastes (the Leeland recommendation was spot on), so I'll keep working on it :). Not a huge fan, partially because I think I like bucking the trend and if something is really popular I tend to shy away (not sure why, it’s just what I do – antiestablishment I guess? thats a general rule too, there are a few notable exceptions, usually ones I like to think I knew about before everyone else haha). But I saw him and Ben Folds last fall. I was really excited about seeing Ben Folds and curious about John Mayer. Well, there was a row of teen/tween/twentysomething/whocares females behind us and they talked over Ben Folds through his whole set and screamed and lusted over John Mayer through his whole set. I guess that kind of put another damper on it for me. Plus, his set was over 2 1/2 hours long (I don’t think I could scream for 2 1/2 hours, but the girls behind us did). He spent more time soloing than most bands spend playing in an average show. Before you call me a hater, I will say that I respect his chops. I guess it’s just my love for all things as of yet undiscovered and my disdain for all things MTV that has me a little jaded. But I usually agree with your musical tastes (the Leeland recommendation was spot on), so I’ll keep working on it :) .

]]> By: portorikan http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10272 portorikan Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:38:57 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10272 I'm no fan, and readily admit all I've heard is the commercial stuff. My fault. I'll give it a listen though and if the price was right, I might go see him live. That being said. Great post, I love it. It actually makes me want to check out some Mayer. A friend of mine is supposed to be lending me a CD. I hope I like what I hear, especially as a guitarist/songwriter type. I’m no fan, and readily admit all I’ve heard is the commercial stuff. My fault. I’ll give it a listen though and if the price was right, I might go see him live.

That being said. Great post, I love it. It actually makes me want to check out some Mayer. A friend of mine is supposed to be lending me a CD. I hope I like what I hear, especially as a guitarist/songwriter type.

]]> By: Matt http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10270 Matt Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:01:40 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10270 Live... really amazing talent. You know, we talk dynamics all the time -- that dude wrote the book. Incredible writing, guitar and vocal talent. I thought the Trio was awesome... to me, if a band can pull off a three-piece live, they really have something. Live… really amazing talent. You know, we talk dynamics all the time — that dude wrote the book. Incredible writing, guitar and vocal talent. I thought the Trio was awesome… to me, if a band can pull off a three-piece live, they really have something.

]]> By: valda http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10269 valda Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:45:08 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10269 Oh another thing. Those guys that diss him all the time just haven't got further than the commercial stuff. Oh another thing. Those guys that diss him all the time just haven’t got further than the commercial stuff.

]]> By: valda http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10268 valda Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:43:43 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10268 Just wait till you see John play live...it's another layer of the onion. Saw him twice last year for the first time - this year will be 5 times (planned so far anyway!)If you can get to see him I promise you you will not be disappointed. This guy is what live music is all about. Just wait till you see John play live…it’s another layer of the onion. Saw him twice last year for the first time – this year will be 5 times (planned so far anyway!)If you can get to see him I promise you you will not be disappointed. This guy is what live music is all about.

]]> By: klampert http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10267 klampert Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:25:23 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10267 ha ha ha...this is great...the john mayer trio was eh..ok, but when that guy plays blues..HOLY CRAP he is amazing ha ha ha…this is great…the john mayer trio was eh..ok, but when that guy plays blues..HOLY CRAP he is amazing

]]> By: Dan http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/my-apology-to-mr-john-mayer/#comment-10266 Dan Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:17:56 +0000 http://worshipcity.wordpress.com/?p=1033#comment-10266 Yea I was in the same boat.. I heard his stuff lumped in w/all the MTV junk and it wasn't until I got the CD and really listened to it that I can now appreciate his talent. Good stuff! Yea I was in the same boat.. I heard his stuff lumped in w/all the MTV junk and it wasn’t until I got the CD and really listened to it that I can now appreciate his talent. Good stuff!

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