Transatlantic - superb band, but those religious..

Medicine Melancholy wrote: I'm honestly confused why so few people are agreeing with me, so I'll make it out to be their problem and not mine.

You're a f**king dick. People are being immensely pushy in this thread as is, outright insulting people if they don't like Jeebus lyrics. And then you pull this sh*t.

Edited by Medicine Melancholy - September 07 2010 at 09:18

Medicine Melancholy wrote: 40footwolf wrote: Medicine Melancholy wrote: I'm honestly confused why so few people are agreeing with me, so I'll make it out to be their problem and not mine. You're a f**king dick. People are being immensely pushy in this thread as is, outright insulting people if they don't like Jeebus lyrics. And then you pull this sh*t. I guess Transatlantic doesn't bother people like you since you're too busy being a complete and utter a****le to notice how grating the vocals are. Of course it's their problem if they're the ones that can't stand that people would be put off bands for singing about something that makes them uncomfortable, and insult them based on it. People like you are the worst you can get in any debate, and a reason why a lot of forums outright ban editing quotes, it's childish.

Sorry, but people like you are worse, when you have to resort to crude personal abuse in order to make a point, no matter how valid you might think it is. Careful, or the admins will be banning you

I usually defend religion these days, mainly because it has become somewhat trendy to criticize it, and I tend to be contrary by nature. 

^ Haha, well, I think this thread will die out for a while and then will be read by some guy and the whole discussion starts all over again...and I don't think that's a bad thing, I guess, since, by then, a whole lot of new PA members will be here to share their thoughts on the matter

Ok, you are aware of the fact that it's not funny anymore, footwolf? -_-'

I don't understand why this is such a controversy. Why can't those who appreciate or tolerate Christian lyrics listen to them and those who don't appreciate or can't tolerate Christian lyrics not listen to them? A songwriter should be allowed to write about what moves them and for Neal Morse that is his religious beliefs. If you are offended, move on and listen to something that isn't offensive to you.

I honestly would rather have Neal write about something that means something to him, then for him to try to appeal to the masses and not have as much conviction in his music. It is his emotional investment in his music and lyrics that makes him so great as an artist in my opinion.

I'm also an atheist, but the religious lyrics don't really bother me. If you rally against stuff like that, you're just as bad as the Christians who like to rant and rave against every last piece of entertainment while labeling everything as "immoral." Music transcends ideology, especially when music that's as amazing as Transatlantic.

Enjoy the music and take the words as artistic expression, regardless of what they actually say. Yes, I know they can be important to people, but whether we agree or disagree with what's being said, the right to freely say things is very important. I know I don't agree with people who preach death and destruction, or blind worship , but they still have a right to express such opinions. You would hope people educate themselves enough to know right and truth from whatever you want to call the other options. Transatlantic is a truly enjoyable collaboration, as are the member artists individual home bands. Provocative or interesting words may be part of any musical creation, just as Roine's choice to play an A flat instead of an A natural may be. The end result may be dissonant or consonant, but it's still music, and you may like either option. 

In line with many others before me:  if the lyrics are religious, let them be.