Plus, we dont even know what the video is like yet, maybe there is a good reason they wanted younger people in it.
I wouldn't have auditioned anyway so it doesnt bother me!
by Orient » 16th Apr 07, 15:44
by my3dtvtan » 16th Apr 07, 20:48
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by Ean » 16th Apr 07, 20:54
by geordierussell » 16th Apr 07, 21:15
my3dtvtan wrote:WOW what a day! Ok,
The song was indeed THE NEW FLEASH
Arrived there a the set up was pretty simple, just a plain white background in a small media studio. There was only bout 7 other kids there considering the ad asked for 20(?) an heres the thing - none of them had even heard of the 'Hearts! They where all just wannabys there to boast to there mates in the playground that they where in a "music video on the telly"! There i was in my Merry X-Mess Wolves'shirt sqirming with anticipation that i might actually get to meet the band surrounded by a load of kids who where just after there 15 mins of fame! Bit gutted as i expected a load of fellow fans i could share my obsession with, but hey thats just a minor gripe an even the band sed they didnt want to advertise the extras competition on Kerrang but it went ahead anyway. Oh well...........
Dont wonna give too much bout the vid away but using teenagers was nessesery for the concept an not just a commercal scheme to put “pretty” people in the vid and I got to play CJ's guitar(!
The song is incredible! A real sing along classic its been ringing arround my head perminently! (poss because i got to listen to it bout 17 times
And what could make my day appearing in a Hearts vid any more perfect?
I was sat up in the green room after filming my bit and who walked up the stairs other than RITCH followed by GINGER! They just casually went an got drinks an where sat round talkin to me with there familys. Rich came over to me an we chatted bout music an the like an when i sed i was goin to the Manc gig alone he sed "oh no problem mate ill put you on the VIP list an you can come hang out with us"! A throughly decent bloke, as was Ginger who came an taked for ages an was genuinely appreciative of my support an even started telling stories bout Earth Vs when they used a sample from Day Tripper to piss of the lable an could have been sued for millions. My little sis even made friends with Jake an Ginger was laughing at them playing together. Went downstairs an Scott noticed me an came over to say hi. I admit i was a little unshure of a yank in the band but the guy is a legend! Couldnt be a better bloke an looks ace in that bass position! Next went an chatted to CJ who looked nackered from the heat (a 26 degree day spent under huge spotlights in a tiny clammy studio will do that to ya) but still took time to sighn some stuff an get a pics!
Awsome day with a realy relaxed atmosphere and all the band laughing and joking arround even under the heat ( poor Rich had to play during every members close up as he had to be in back of shot!) The band sed they where more than happy for me to hang arround an i was there all day from the guys arriving to the final wrap when everybody cheered.
Once in lifetime day to interact that closely to the band and my dreams come true!
Special thanks to awsome director Nick who made me feel comfortable an let me take loads of pics! Thanks man - youre the best!
Afterwords i hung out with the band an there familys an everybody was so inviting and friendly - Cheers guys!
Perfect day - couldnt of been any better an just wait till ya hear the song! The band looked younger than ever after 15 years and the whole vibe about the new album (that i flicked through a finished copy of!) was exellent an hopefully after a rolercoaster ride of a carear this could be the break for the big time an to getting the respect they deserve!
Oh and please could everybody e-mail Kerrang Radio demanding that they do a feature on the shoot as a K! Photogropher was there but you know the Hearts are a bit cursed when it comes to promised exposure.
Cheers for everything guys! You have given me a day ill never forget!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/my3dtvtan/3.jpg
by Ean » 16th Apr 07, 21:18
by Tranquilised » 17th Apr 07, 01:15
Orient wrote:I can understand why it would annoy some people to hear that the band/producers only want teens in their video, especially when the majority of their fans are likely to be over the age of 21....its like they only want "pretty people" in the video which isnt really what rock music is supposed to be about is it? seems a bit commercial but then in all honestly it IS going to look better if the people in the video are of the younger generation and if its works then all the better for the band.
Plus, we dont even know what the video is like yet, maybe there is a good reason they wanted younger people in it.
I wouldn't have auditioned anyway so it doesnt bother me!
by Tranquilised » 17th Apr 07, 01:19
geordierussell wrote:Tranquilised wrote:14-18?
And what about people who've been supprted them from the start, through all the shit?
Cunts.
What a disgraceful attitude. I would love to be in a WH video, but surely the band and the director know what is best. At the end of the day it's their product.
Would you feel duped if they had made a CGI video. You appear to be very small minded.
by burgerrock » 17th Apr 07, 01:29
Tranquilised wrote:Orient wrote:I can understand why it would annoy some people to hear that the band/producers only want teens in their video, especially when the majority of their fans are likely to be over the age of 21....its like they only want "pretty people" in the video which isnt really what rock music is supposed to be about is it? seems a bit commercial but then in all honestly it IS going to look better if the people in the video are of the younger generation and if its works then all the better for the band.
Plus, we dont even know what the video is like yet, maybe there is a good reason they wanted younger people in it.
I wouldn't have auditioned anyway so it doesnt bother me!
Well said, a genuine representation of the band's fanbase would have been infinitely more preferable, especially as "none of them had even heard of the 'Hearts" though I'm sure it was all the production/record companies idea to be "down with the kids" and hopefully get the vid on Kerrang TV, though hardly representative of a true WH crowd.
by Keith Richard » 17th Apr 07, 01:37
Tranquilised wrote:geordierussell wrote:Tranquilised wrote:14-18?
And what about people who've been supprted them from the start, through all the shit?
Cunts.
What a disgraceful attitude. I would love to be in a WH video, but surely the band and the director know what is best. At the end of the day it's their product.
Would you feel duped if they had made a CGI video. You appear to be very small minded.
And as for you, I'm sure the band have less input than the director, and directors have been responsible for some godawful videos in their time, plus if you look forward to receiving WH "product" (are you in marketing?) I suggest you enjoy the original Greetings from Shitsville cover!
by Keith Richard » 17th Apr 07, 01:39
my3dtvtan wrote:WOW what a day! Ok,
The song was indeed THE NEW FLEASH
Arrived there a the set up was pretty simple, just a plain white background in a small media studio. There was only bout 7 other kids there considering the ad asked for 20(?) an heres the thing - none of them had even heard of the 'Hearts! They where all just wannabys there to boast to there mates in the playground that they where in a "music video on the telly"! There i was in my Merry X-Mess Wolves'shirt sqirming with anticipation that i might actually get to meet the band surrounded by a load of kids who where just after there 15 mins of fame! Bit gutted as i expected a load of fellow fans i could share my obsession with, but hey thats just a minor gripe an even the band sed they didnt want to advertise the extras competition on Kerrang but it went ahead anyway. Oh well...........
Dont wonna give too much bout the vid away but using teenagers was nessesery for the concept an not just a commercal scheme to put “pretty” people in the vid and I got to play CJ's guitar(!
The song is incredible! A real sing along classic its been ringing arround my head perminently! (poss because i got to listen to it bout 17 times
And what could make my day appearing in a Hearts vid any more perfect?
I was sat up in the green room after filming my bit and who walked up the stairs other than RITCH followed by GINGER! They just casually went an got drinks an where sat round talkin to me with there familys. Rich came over to me an we chatted bout music an the like an when i sed i was goin to the Manc gig alone he sed "oh no problem mate ill put you on the VIP list an you can come hang out with us"! A throughly decent bloke, as was Ginger who came an taked for ages an was genuinely appreciative of my support an even started telling stories bout Earth Vs when they used a sample from Day Tripper to piss of the lable an could have been sued for millions. My little sis even made friends with Jake an Ginger was laughing at them playing together. Went downstairs an Scott noticed me an came over to say hi. I admit i was a little unshure of a yank in the band but the guy is a legend! Couldnt be a better bloke an looks ace in that bass position! Next went an chatted to CJ who looked nackered from the heat (a 26 degree day spent under huge spotlights in a tiny clammy studio will do that to ya) but still took time to sighn some stuff an get a pics!
Awsome day with a realy relaxed atmosphere and all the band laughing and joking arround even under the heat ( poor Rich had to play during every members close up as he had to be in back of shot!) The band sed they where more than happy for me to hang arround an i was there all day from the guys arriving to the final wrap when everybody cheered.
Once in lifetime day to interact that closely to the band and my dreams come true!
Special thanks to awsome director Nick who made me feel comfortable an let me take loads of pics! Thanks man - youre the best!
Afterwords i hung out with the band an there familys an everybody was so inviting and friendly - Cheers guys!
Perfect day - couldnt of been any better an just wait till ya hear the song! The band looked younger than ever after 15 years and the whole vibe about the new album (that i flicked through a finished copy of!) was exellent an hopefully after a rolercoaster ride of a carear this could be the break for the big time an to getting the respect they deserve!
Oh and please could everybody e-mail Kerrang Radio demanding that they do a feature on the shoot as a K! Photogropher was there but you know the Hearts are a bit cursed when it comes to promised exposure.
Cheers for everything guys! You have given me a day ill never forget!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/my3dtvtan/3.jpg
by Ean » 17th Apr 07, 01:48
Tranquilised wrote:Well said, a genuine representation of the band's fanbase would have been infinitely more preferable, especially as "none of them had even heard of the 'Hearts" though I'm sure it was all the production/record companies idea to be "down with the kids" and hopefully get the vid on Kerrang TV, though hardly representative of a true WH crowd.
And as for you, I'm sure the band have less input than the director, and directors have been responsible for some godawful videos in their time, plus if you look forward to receiving WH "product" (are you in marketing?) I suggest you enjoy the original Greetings from Shitsville cover!
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, sounds like you had a good time.