Damien rice too popular?

Gatsby · 11-28-2002, 09:14 PM

i was sitting on the bus today and a couple of gigling school girls got on the bus and sat behind me

i heard the usual crap talk that you try so hard to ignore but u crave to hear more!

then all of a sudden they all start talking about damien rice and how great he is... only 6 months ago i was begging for people to know who he was and now he is commericialised some appeal has gone... like the secret is out now and the world is gonna share our feelings and passions for his songs

i cant help but be annoyed by this as its happening constantly now

even my parents like him ffs!!!

somewhere- · 11-29-2002, 09:09 AM

true dat, i do have to admit i love being elitist about artists.

and, while i did introduce many people to the damo, i get very very annoyed when random friends of mine will tell me about him.

TiptoeMushroom · 12-01-2002, 09:50 AM

yeah, i was playing ''Volcano'' here last week and my mum walks in and asks me to turn it up.....usually when i play music i like all i get from her is :''would u turn that sh*te off!!''

its madness!!!

Gatsby · 12-01-2002, 08:14 PM

my whole family are really into him too

which is annoying as when i come upstairs to listen to his cd its already playing in 3 rooms!!!

majestic007 · 12-02-2002, 06:05 AM

Whats the problem?! This always happens with artists!

I can assure you that I was one of the first ppl who liked the stereophonics and travis before they made it big (just shows you how crap they are now!).

Lets all bee thankfull that Damien is now having the chance to let his music be heard by all. If I get on the bus and here giggling school girls talk of his music then I will probably turn around and smile.

Just be proud that you were there first, as I can assure you that when he hits the big time, you'll love him even more

Stuart

bernie · 12-06-2002, 11:16 AM

so what, I'm sure he is happier that more people are listing to him.

Its called progress and its the sign of a great artist

claireyfairy · 12-09-2002, 08:46 AM

hey,

i have been a damien rice lover for over a year now and found it reallf frustrating that nobody knew who he was ! even now in college im trying to convert RnB crap lovers to him (which is going well!!). i think its great people now are moreaware of this musical genius< he deservesso much success forgiving us his music!!! my only worry is that his music andhe himself will become commercialised but i dontthink that'll happen!! <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley10.gif">he's a star!!

Rice_Crispy · 12-09-2002, 02:23 PM

Hi, im probably one of the last people you wnat to talk to becuase i only discovered damein rice last week and i could fit into the schoolgirl catagory, but i just want to say i have been sooo bleesed to have discoverd damien, i only wish i had heard about him earlier, i have missed so many great gigs and its eating me up but it doesnt matter if someone heard him years ago or just discovered him the important thing is that a talent like that is not hidden, he deserves to be known he is the best singer/songwriter i have heard in years, his songs simply make my spine tingle! ye will always be the people whoknew him first take pride in that i only wish i could say the same for myself,a new fan, Rice_Crispy*

illyad · 12-09-2002, 02:39 PM

so true, Rice_Crispy

and welcome on board

<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley4.gif">

moonflower · 12-09-2002, 07:50 PM

well, seems he just "arived" toportugal

good music gets everywere

yonnermark · 12-10-2002, 06:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by majestic007 on 02December2002
<HR>
I can assure you that I was one of the first ppl who liked the stereophonics and travis before they made it big (just shows you how crap they are now!).

<HR>
</BLOCKQUOTE>

Ha!

does that not sound a bit funny to anyone else?

Mark

Gatsby · 12-10-2002, 10:25 AM

Why because stereophonics and travis suck?

lol

i hate them both but thats just my taste.

neverender · 12-10-2002, 07:19 PM

He hasn't hit it big in America, and I don't think he will for some time, if ever. I'm getting a few of my friends into him, but his music is very hard to find over here. So I guess if his success bothers you, you can just come over to the US. <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley1.gif">

Just out of curiosity, how commercial is Damien Rice over across the seas now?

Gatsby · 12-11-2002, 02:13 PM

not really commercial but everyone knows him around the scene

and he is releasing his album in America hopefully in Februrary i think. he is going there to promote it soon tho

TiptoeMushroom · 12-11-2002, 04:12 PM

which i think is just great

Gatsby · 12-12-2002, 02:15 PM

i think americans will take to him alot more than most of the public here do

most americans ive introduced have turned out to like him nearly more than i do! (nearly <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif">)

bennyhuggel · 12-21-2002, 11:43 AM

Well I hate artists that get well know sign a contract with a major and try to produce some good stuff for their new masters.

But first of all I don`t think that Damien is gonna sell out. I do not believe that money could make him lose his ground. Afterall if he gets a little more recognition in Europe perhaps he`ll make a little tourand even come to switzerland! that would be great but also it would be hard for me. because if he gets better known people will tell me about that guy called Damien Rice who is so great. And I hate all those stupid Brownnoisers. well at least a have to say I am glad to see that in my country (switzerland)I`ve met no Rice fan till now!

Rodrigo

Gatsby · 12-21-2002, 02:59 PM

That must be great!

i was very pissed off at the olympia gig in dublin because as you well put it "brownnosers" just laughed at him for the sake of laughing and it really pissed me off as these people probably dont have the same feeling for it as i do. i know each feeling is unique that he gives off but being a loyal fan and seeing all these new people jumping on the bandwagon kinda pissed me off...

im getting used to the idea that he wont just be our little gem. that most of the population of europe will be exposed to his talent and ill be able to say "i was there first"

sorry for rambling<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif">

niteflite01 · 12-30-2002, 02:26 PM

I imagine Damo will be getting more UK press coverage next year too <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley1.gif">

bennyhuggel · 01-02-2003, 09:13 AM

Jeweller: The problem to me is that all those guys who get someone after he`becomes a rising star, and then they tell me how great he is but me I know that his music will never mean the same to them as it means to me. I mean, You can call me paranoid but till know i`ve only show his sound to one very near person, somewhat makes me aware what may come if i show it to more people, it will be like one or two weeks later people comming to me intoducing this great musician oh and telling me how much he means to them and five minutes later thay will be tellin me about creed or 3 Doors Down or such a sh*t and I'll look at them and say oh you poor bastard go away from me please!

Hey've to say you Irish guys do know how to make great sound!

I mean Damo, Gemma Hayes (saw her live, an increable woman), Prayer Boat (i guessI've to say Emmet), The Frames, Paddy and last but not least my all time fave Jeff Buckley had also Irish roots (way, way back in his family history).

Greets:Rodrigo

kitsh object · 01-03-2003, 06:46 PM

don't worry,damien rice is not too popular...i would like that in france people know him but......i know him since 5 years because i saw him in a concert when he was with juniper.....i will never forget this gig,it was really great

so if you know french people,say them to hear damien rice

by

christelle

smudo · 01-07-2003, 02:57 AM

I can only speak for Germany but over here Damien is not too popular .. It was even difficult for me to get his album , cauz no cd store wanted to orderhis debutalbum. think they thought they won't sell them all .p stupid ppl .... but damien is great

bye bye

christoph

fiona · 01-09-2003, 03:30 PM

i fall into the school girl (giggling or otherwise) category too.

although i think all those band wagon jumpers are a bit sad, if damien being popular means more singles, albums and gigs then it can hardly be a bad thing.

dara · 01-09-2003, 07:24 PM

the best thing about music is that some f**kin bog savage who cant play a note of music thinks he owns the music he likes or wanks to on the weekends, but alas the music is not his. Just because ya like an artists music is no right to be annoyed because they have gained popularity, i think thats what they call good tunes that appeal to people therefore they will buy the cd or go see a show. The uniqueness and self centerdness of i discovered this and that artist is a load of sh*te. A million artists would give there right arm for being an independent self owned popular music artist that damien rice has become. The best thing about it is that damiens music is his and not mine/ours. go and create yer own then get annoyed.

fair play to ya

Dara

the blowers son · 01-10-2003, 08:23 AM

hello everyone, as much as we would like to keep damo as our little secret.....it cant happen, nor should we want it to. What i find is that anyone who likes him.....REALLY likes him...and the way i look at it is ...if you like damo then you cant be all bad!

What we should be grateful for is that artists such as the great man, the Frames, gemma hayes etc. can do their stuff and still make a living! this shows that (despite what the evil Louis Walshe would have) there are lots of people still out there with taste!

long may their rise continue.... even if it means they become a little more commercial......thgey have to live too and deserve all the benefits their talent deserves!

shanecahill · 01-14-2003, 02:47 PM

Well, the only reason I'm worriedif hebecomes too popular is that he'll stop playing so many Ireland gigs, and as most of us know that would be a huge shame. Yet, I've given Damo's album to6 people since it came out. All 6 people bought it. It's that powerful. They grow up soo fast!

Gatsby · 11-28-2002, 09:14 PM

i was sitting on the bus today and a couple of gigling school girls got on the bus and sat behind me

i heard the usual crap talk that you try so hard to ignore but u crave to hear more!

then all of a sudden they all start talking about damien rice and how great he is... only 6 months ago i was begging for people to know who he was and now he is commericialised some appeal has gone... like the secret is out now and the world is gonna share our feelings and passions for his songs

i cant help but be annoyed by this as its happening constantly now

even my parents like him ffs!!!

somewhere- · 11-29-2002, 09:09 AM

true dat, i do have to admit i love being elitist about artists.

and, while i did introduce many people to the damo, i get very very annoyed when random friends of mine will tell me about him.

TiptoeMushroom · 12-01-2002, 09:50 AM

yeah, i was playing ''Volcano'' here last week and my mum walks in and asks me to turn it up.....usually when i play music i like all i get from her is :''would u turn that sh*te off!!''

its madness!!!

Gatsby · 12-01-2002, 08:14 PM

my whole family are really into him too

which is annoying as when i come upstairs to listen to his cd its already playing in 3 rooms!!!

11-28-2002, 09:14 PM	#1
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	i was sitting on the bus today and a couple of gigling school girls got on the bus and sat behind me i heard the usual crap talk that you try so hard to ignore but u crave to hear more! then all of a sudden they all start talking about damien rice and how great he is... only 6 months ago i was begging for people to know who he was and now he is commericialised some appeal has gone... like the secret is out now and the world is gonna share our feelings and passions for his songs i cant help but be annoyed by this as its happening constantly now even my parents like him ffs!!! __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-01-2002, 09:50 AM	#3
TiptoeMushroom Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	yeah, i was playing ''Volcano'' here last week and my mum walks in and asks me to turn it up.....usually when i play music i like all i get from her is :''would u turn that sh*te off!!'' its madness!!! __________________ I'd Say You'd Like Children But You Couldn't Eat A Whole One

12-01-2002, 08:14 PM	#4
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	my whole family are really into him too which is annoying as when i come upstairs to listen to his cd its already playing in 3 rooms!!! __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-06-2002, 11:16 AM	#6
bernie Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	so what, I'm sure he is happier that more people are listing to him. Its called progress and its the sign of a great artist __________________ The best yet, our Damien

12-09-2002, 08:46 AM	#7
claireyfairy Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 6	hey, i have been a damien rice lover for over a year now and found it reallf frustrating that nobody knew who he was ! even now in college im trying to convert RnB crap lovers to him (which is going well!!). i think its great people now are moreaware of this musical genius< he deservesso much success forgiving us his music!!! my only worry is that his music andhe himself will become commercialised but i dontthink that'll happen!! <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley10.gif">he's a star!! __________________ clairey fairy

11-29-2002, 09:09 AM	#2
somewhere- Eskimo Baby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 14	true dat, i do have to admit i love being elitist about artists. and, while i did introduce many people to the damo, i get very very annoyed when random friends of mine will tell me about him.

12-02-2002, 06:05 AM	#5
majestic007 Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 14	Whats the problem?! This always happens with artists! I can assure you that I was one of the first ppl who liked the stereophonics and travis before they made it big (just shows you how crap they are now!). Lets all bee thankfull that Damien is now having the chance to let his music be heard by all. If I get on the bus and here giggling school girls talk of his music then I will probably turn around and smile. Just be proud that you were there first, as I can assure you that when he hits the big time, you'll love him even more Stuart

12-09-2002, 02:23 PM	#8
Rice_Crispy Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 6	Hi, im probably one of the last people you wnat to talk to becuase i only discovered damein rice last week and i could fit into the schoolgirl catagory, but i just want to say i have been sooo bleesed to have discoverd damien, i only wish i had heard about him earlier, i have missed so many great gigs and its eating me up but it doesnt matter if someone heard him years ago or just discovered him the important thing is that a talent like that is not hidden, he deserves to be known he is the best singer/songwriter i have heard in years, his songs simply make my spine tingle! ye will always be the people whoknew him first take pride in that i only wish i could say the same for myself,a new fan, Rice_Crispy*

12-09-2002, 02:39 PM	#9
illyad Eskimo Friend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 43	so true, Rice_Crispy and welcome on board <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley4.gif">

12-09-2002, 07:50 PM	#10
moonflower Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 6	well, seems he just "arived" toportugal good music gets everywere __________________ luisa

12-10-2002, 06:40 AM	#11
yonnermark Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by majestic007 on 02December2002 <HR> I can assure you that I was one of the first ppl who liked the stereophonics and travis before they made it big (just shows you how crap they are now!). <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Ha! does that not sound a bit funny to anyone else? Mark __________________ my tunes - www.bedroomtalent.com

12-10-2002, 10:25 AM	#12
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	Why because stereophonics and travis suck? lol i hate them both but thats just my taste. __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-10-2002, 07:19 PM	#13
neverender Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United States Posts: 6	He hasn't hit it big in America, and I don't think he will for some time, if ever. I'm getting a few of my friends into him, but his music is very hard to find over here. So I guess if his success bothers you, you can just come over to the US. <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley1.gif"> Just out of curiosity, how commercial is Damien Rice over across the seas now?

12-11-2002, 02:13 PM	#14
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	not really commercial but everyone knows him around the scene and he is releasing his album in America hopefully in Februrary i think. he is going there to promote it soon tho __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-11-2002, 04:12 PM	#15
TiptoeMushroom Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	which i think is just great __________________ I'd Say You'd Like Children But You Couldn't Eat A Whole One

12-12-2002, 02:15 PM	#16
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	i think americans will take to him alot more than most of the public here do most americans ive introduced have turned out to like him nearly more than i do! (nearly <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif">) __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-21-2002, 11:43 AM	#17
bennyhuggel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 224	Well I hate artists that get well know sign a contract with a major and try to produce some good stuff for their new masters. But first of all I don`t think that Damien is gonna sell out. I do not believe that money could make him lose his ground. Afterall if he gets a little more recognition in Europe perhaps he`ll make a little tourand even come to switzerland! that would be great but also it would be hard for me. because if he gets better known people will tell me about that guy called Damien Rice who is so great. And I hate all those stupid Brownnoisers. well at least a have to say I am glad to see that in my country (switzerland)I`ve met no Rice fan till now! Rodrigo

12-21-2002, 02:59 PM	#18
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	That must be great! i was very pissed off at the olympia gig in dublin because as you well put it "brownnosers" just laughed at him for the sake of laughing and it really pissed me off as these people probably dont have the same feeling for it as i do. i know each feeling is unique that he gives off but being a loyal fan and seeing all these new people jumping on the bandwagon kinda pissed me off... im getting used to the idea that he wont just be our little gem. that most of the population of europe will be exposed to his talent and ill be able to say "i was there first" sorry for rambling<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif"> __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#19
niteflite01 Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	I imagine Damo will be getting more UK press coverage next year too <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley1.gif"> __________________ http://www.maketradefair.com http://www.stopwar.org.uk

01-02-2003, 09:13 AM	#20
bennyhuggel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 224	Jeweller: The problem to me is that all those guys who get someone after he`becomes a rising star, and then they tell me how great he is but me I know that his music will never mean the same to them as it means to me. I mean, You can call me paranoid but till know i`ve only show his sound to one very near person, somewhat makes me aware what may come if i show it to more people, it will be like one or two weeks later people comming to me intoducing this great musician oh and telling me how much he means to them and five minutes later thay will be tellin me about creed or 3 Doors Down or such a sh*t and I'll look at them and say oh you poor bastard go away from me please! Hey've to say you Irish guys do know how to make great sound! I mean Damo, Gemma Hayes (saw her live, an increable woman), Prayer Boat (i guessI've to say Emmet), The Frames, Paddy and last but not least my all time fave Jeff Buckley had also Irish roots (way, way back in his family history). Greets:Rodrigo

01-03-2003, 06:46 PM	#21
kitsh object Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: France Posts: 6	don't worry,damien rice is not too popular...i would like that in france people know him but......i know him since 5 years because i saw him in a concert when he was with juniper.....i will never forget this gig,it was really great so if you know french people,say them to hear damien rice by christelle

01-07-2003, 02:57 AM	#22
smudo Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 4	I can only speak for Germany but over here Damien is not too popular .. It was even difficult for me to get his album , cauz no cd store wanted to orderhis debutalbum. think they thought they won't sell them all .p stupid ppl .... but damien is great bye bye christoph

01-09-2003, 03:30 PM	#23
fiona Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 69	i fall into the school girl (giggling or otherwise) category too. although i think all those band wagon jumpers are a bit sad, if damien being popular means more singles, albums and gigs then it can hardly be a bad thing.

01-09-2003, 07:24 PM	#24
dara Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: United States Posts: 271	the best thing about music is that some f*kin bog savage who cant play a note of music thinks he owns the music he likes or wanks to on the weekends, but alas the music is not his. Just because ya like an artists music is no right to be annoyed because they have gained popularity, i think thats what they call good tunes that appeal to people therefore they will buy the cd or go see a show. The uniqueness and self centerdness of i discovered this and that artist is a load of shte. A million artists would give there right arm for being an independent self owned popular music artist that damien rice has become. The best thing about it is that damiens music is his and not mine/ours. go and create yer own then get annoyed. fair play to ya Dara __________________ i remember kinda maybe i dunno

01-10-2003, 08:23 AM	#25
the blowers son Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	hello everyone, as much as we would like to keep damo as our little secret.....it cant happen, nor should we want it to. What i find is that anyone who likes him.....REALLY likes him...and the way i look at it is ...if you like damo then you cant be all bad! What we should be grateful for is that artists such as the great man, the Frames, gemma hayes etc. can do their stuff and still make a living! this shows that (despite what the evil Louis Walshe would have) there are lots of people still out there with taste! long may their rise continue.... even if it means they become a little more commercial......thgey have to live too and deserve all the benefits their talent deserves!

01-14-2003, 02:47 PM	#26
shanecahill Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 92	Well, the only reason I'm worriedif hebecomes too popular is that he'll stop playing so many Ireland gigs, and as most of us know that would be a huge shame. Yet, I've given Damo's album to6 people since it came out. All 6 people bought it. It's that powerful. They grow up soo fast! __________________ "You were looking for gold, but you feel short sold, with silver and bronze, and everything's gone wrong" Hummingbird - "Looking for Gold