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Post by BonnevilleMariner on Nov 1, 2005 15:54:10 GMT -5
"And Bonneville...I think an Appalachian Mountain setting would be better than Utah lol."
Come on- I thought branching out was good! Plus, Utah mountains are steep and rugged- he couldn't just have her walking, because you can't take more than 3 steps without jumping a stream, hopping a boulder, or climbing. "Walking" problem solved!
Think about it- Alison hiking along a trail. Alison scrambling across a boulder field. Alison rapelling down the side of a granite cliff. Alison kneeling beside a spring to splash her face with pure mountain water...in slow motion. That's what I'm talkin' about! (calm down, Bonneville)
I'd actually love to see the Appalachians myself someday. From the pics I've seen and movies I've watched they are beautiful. They seem to be quite different from Utah mountains. When compared to the Rockies or Uintas, the Appalachians seem more like rolling hills. But then again what we Utahns call a "river" here, you guys would call a small stream.
Ok, am I the only one here that gets tripped up by the acronyms for song titles? It took me a minute to figure out what IIDKAB stood for. Heck, it's not as bad as the U2 fansites, where you discuss SYCMIOYO from HTDAAB.
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debra
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Post by debra on Nov 1, 2005 20:15:26 GMT -5
Oh same here! It takes me a while to like spell it out. I'm like okay, I stands for If, and so on. I do it now though just cuz its easier then writing the same thing but it defintily is confusing sometimes!
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 1, 2005 20:49:57 GMT -5
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Post by akusgal41790 on Nov 1, 2005 20:58:10 GMT -5
Wow, beautiful scenery Stacy. And your little one is adorable!
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 1, 2005 22:02:24 GMT -5
Thanks . I have to say that I agree about the little one . Stacy
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Post by BonnevilleMariner on Nov 2, 2005 11:32:44 GMT -5
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 3, 2005 0:59:52 GMT -5
Bonneville: I'm in southern WV. Those pics were taken at a park about 10 minutes from my house. That's what the view is like from high elevation, but most of southern WV is carved out through mountains, and in hollers and valleys. It's a different world for sure. I lived in FL for a while and couldn't figure out why I stayed so melancholy until I hit NC and saw Pilot Mtn and realized I was missing my hills! I guess I'll just be a hillbilly for life. Your scenery is breathtaking as well. Most of them pics make me shiver in my seat, though lol. I'll have to post the way our mountains look after a good snow whenever we have one. That's really my favorite time to look at them, although I despise the winter. The novelty of a pretty snow-filled mountain is short-lived lol. So, upon comparison...well, I still think Alison and the guys need to come here to my parts . We're looking beautiful right now, afterall, with the changing leaves. Stacy oh, and thanks for noticing how cute Elijah is...although it's pretty hard not to lol. He's not so cute tonight as he's cutting two front teeth...and it's not even Christmas .
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Post by akfan on Nov 3, 2005 20:01:41 GMT -5
I too agree-that little man is adorable... I have to let y'all know that GIAWH is @ #19...
Nancy
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 3, 2005 20:39:31 GMT -5
Thanks for compliment on my little booger . Why is it dropping so quickly? ? I don't get it. What do they use to determine the CMT Top Twenty anyway? Is it viewer votes? (You'd think I'd know since Elijah watches CMT pretty much 24/7.) Stacy
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Post by fiddlechick21 on Nov 3, 2005 21:28:53 GMT -5
From the pics I've seen and movies I've watched they are beautiful. They seem to be quite different from Utah mountains. When compared to the Rockies or Uintas, the Appalachians seem more like rolling hills. Well, they ARE more like rolling hills. Geologically speaking, the Appalachians are older, and thus have been eroded more by the weather and as such are not as jagged. ;D (Because I know y'all wanted a scientific response, really...)
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Post by akusgal41790 on Nov 4, 2005 9:26:30 GMT -5
I don't understand why the video is dropping so quickly either. The farthest it's gotten was #9, and then went straight up to 14 and now up 5 more. I'm not really sure how the video numbers are determined, but I don't think it's by the fans. (If it was, GIAWH would be at one right now, and would stay there forever!) I think people are just always thinking of the fact that AKUS' music is considered bluegrass, and don't think that many people want to see the video. If that's the case.. they're wrong. People really enjoy the music from Alison and the guys, and I really think the fans of their music should get the right to vote. What good is the countdown if it's not how the people really feel?? This kind of reminds me of the IBMA's, I would really love to give Alison and Union Station the chance to win what they deserve!
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 4, 2005 23:58:55 GMT -5
I know what you mean. I don't know how it is where y'all live, but I never hear AKUS on any of our country stations and I didn't when I lived in Knoxville, either, and two of the four times I've seen AKUS (if you include the Down From the Mountain) was in Knoxville with a great turnout...so they have a fanbase there. It's just weird.
Stacy
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Post by Doug on Nov 6, 2005 20:38:50 GMT -5
I have another suggestion - My Poor Old Heart. They played that song at the IBMAs and now I see that they are going to be playing it at the CMAs in NYC. Looks like a strong push to get the exposure and release it as the next single.
See:
New Donna Hughes CD due in March posted by John on 11.04.05 @ 6:27 am Rounder Records has announced a projected March ‘06 release date for All This Time, the third Rounder CD for singer/songwriter Donna Hughes. 14 of the 16 tracks are Hughes originals, and the CD is produced by Tony Rice - who also plays guitar on the majority of the tracks.
In addition to Tony Rice, the supporting cast on All This Time, includes: Sam Bush, Tim Stafford, Rob Ickes, Ron Stewart, Scott Vestal, Rickie Simpkins, Wayne Benson, Wyatt Rice, Bryn Bright, Mike Bub, Katie Penn and Obil Perez. Mary Chapin Carpenter supports Donna with harmony vocals on a numbers of cuts, as do Carl Jackson and Sonya Isaacs.
Hughes contributed a song to Lonely Runs Both Ways, the current release from Alison Krauss & Union Station. Her song, My Poor Old Heart, is not only featured on the AKUS CD, but was also performed by the band on the IBMA Awards Show in The Ryman Auditorium on October 29.
BRANCE ADDS: I spoke with Donna at IBMA and she told me that Alison will be performing My Poor Old Heart on the CMA Awards Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday November 15th. The event will be broadcast live (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the CBS Television Network.
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Post by rufus on Nov 6, 2005 21:11:51 GMT -5
Just got back from IBMA. AS everyone here I was VERY disapointed in the outcome. The show was great, Alison was hilarious, and that may be part of the problem. She does not take awards as seriously as most other performers, and it showed in some of her readings of awards to be given out. She was having fun , even if the group or herself were being ignored by the powers that be. In the long run, AKUS does not need IBMA, but they sure need her! I do feel badly that RON BLOCK was not recognized in any way. he is a terrific musician and a great songwriter.
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Post by eyesoflove on Nov 6, 2005 21:59:39 GMT -5
Doug, you're probably right about My Poor Old Heart and I for one would be thrilled to see a video for that song. I have a pretty sentimental attachment to that song and just love it anyway. If they're planning on performing it, that may bode well for future plans with it. I think it's got a good drive to it and lyrics kinda hit home. I hope you're right! Stacy
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