What makes a band/artists excel beyond their music?

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What makes a band/artists excel beyond their music?

by RedPillMusic Posted October 15, 2007 20:09:36

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	Their image
	Their attitude
	Their contributions to society
	Their dedications to their fans
	Their personal life
	Other, please specify.

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kyle December 05, 2008 02:45:24

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The way the band brings there music to life in your imagination, as if you were living in there lyrics... a7x for life!
AmericanVirus November 01, 2008 20:35:04

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Their attitude, image, and dedications to their fans.
himforever October 20, 2008 14:21:58

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Texts, music,
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Meisha|Apocalypse™ April 22, 2008 22:24:44

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Their work ethic and quality of their live show.
<3billk April 22, 2008 19:51:18

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all of the above
Jwalden --- Constitution Party April 03, 2008 19:31:38

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All of the Above

professional attitude
dedication and admiration towards the fans
personal and professional image
Go:Emma March 22, 2008 07:55:05

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definitely their contributions to society
though also their dedication to their fans & their attitude
chicky March 10, 2008 11:21:57

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I absolutely LOVE PureNRG
xalwaysxwinterx March 06, 2008 01:20:28

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I'd suppose it's a little of all those things.
JohnnyG February 18, 2008 05:17:47

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all of these come into play and mind. really cool question. if I really fall in love with an artist, i will usually look into all the aspects of what they embody. the weirdest thing is when you find a band that is totally underground like "He Dreams Awake" and there is nothing to find out about the person behind the music except for that it is just one person and he is really intense, so i guess image and attitude means a lot, but the mind and thought and probably #1 THE MYSTERY behind the artist making the music is what usually drives me over the top..
Sophie January 19, 2008 21:01:10 (edited)

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Most of the tings above can make a band ekstra cool...
But also their stage performance is a big deal!.. The attitude on stage can make you love their music even more:)
Space Kitty January 12, 2008 01:27:48

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I personal feel its what the Gruop or Artist puts into the Music you can Tell if it Really Heartfelt. And how Deep they Are be the amount of Engery this Song Puts OUT when you Hear It!
skull January 03, 2008 00:40:24

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The love for there craft: Your music first has to mean something to you.
TackyMutant December 29, 2007 02:22:52

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Dedication. A Band/Artist can't last without the fans, their the ones who buy the records, who go to shows, who sometimes dedicate themselves for the Artist/Band in street-teams etc.

If they taken for Granted then that Artist/Band will not survive. But if the Band Dedicate themselves to their fans, then the favour will be returned.
Hal December 28, 2007 21:47:52 (edited)

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If they behave themselves and act like responsible adults, they show personal credibility. The real bonus is when they avoid the temptation to espouse a lame liberal social cause or spout off for a Left wing political party or candidate; and please don't whine to the world about the evil that is embodied by the United States - otherwise, just shut up and act or sing. Maybe you would serve mankind better by leaving the USA forever and make your money elsewhere.

Bottom line: Just shut up and act. I don't need my entertainers and court jesters to instruct me on important matters that affect American society and the world political scene.
lenka December 15, 2007 12:51:05

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like Bono in U2... hes trying to help... thats really cool... ;)
Toby norman December 14, 2007 05:57:18

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music is about how it sounds almost 100%

As long as the band don't look like a pack of dumbasses like GWAR or something

Yeah.... as long as they don't look like total douchefags like gwar or something then thats alright
becs [raccoon society] December 12, 2007 23:01:12 (edited)

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id have to say all of the above are pretty important but most of all, what is really really important is their dedication to fans and their attitudes. so id say its a tie between those 2
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Stap-Lay-Tone November 28, 2007 21:10:07

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It was tough to decide between this and contributions to society. So for one minute here, Im gonna be selfish. And use dedication and not dedications... There is nothing more inspiring than a band who does it all for the people. Not the money, not the fame... just for the people.
MCRblackrose November 28, 2007 21:04:56

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i think it what they feel at the moment or like if something happend to the world or at home or to a friend so they write a song to re-late to it.
Riah November 19, 2007 17:59:57

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When they take risks and push beyond the typical stereotypes and musical boundaries, it's disappointing when you expect so much more to a band only to find that their only in for the fame and image is all that they've got.
Kitten November 13, 2007 20:18:09

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U2 does it best.
Haushinku. November 05, 2007 00:23:09

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Maybe because the reason why they first even started in music was to make a contribution to society, attempting different ambitions for the band, thats NOT getting big & famous or being a "rockstar".
Jamesy818 [Raccoon VP] October 31, 2007 16:30:18

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If they have a positive image, they will stay in the public minds, sometimes a negative one helps to, but not for longevity.
the rise and fall October 27, 2007 03:16:34

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Seriously. Connecting with their fans, reaching out to them, thats what makes a good band become a great band.
Kyriel October 18, 2007 22:24:39

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First, they have to have good music, which sadly isn't always a requirement if William Hun is any indication.

Secondly, image is a huge factor in this industry. If they don't have have that widespread appeal then their music likely will never make it out of the clubs. I will say, however, that this doesn't apply to everyone. Fans can make a huge difference.
The Hand of John October 17, 2007 18:09:09

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It's the quality of the music first. Catchy pop songs don't lead to much longevity. The better the music, the more loyal the fans are. Plus, treat the fans well...and they'll follow a band beyond the grave.
chris October 17, 2007 17:10:50

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their endorsements
and the timelessness and quality of their music
<--That guy October 17, 2007 13:29:35

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Their music's longevity. The artists who are considered great are the ones whose legacy outlives their careers. Even though music by people like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton, The Doors, etc. isn't what's popular anymore, there are still people who listen to them and are heavily influenced by them.
The things which are usually most popular at their time are usually the ones who don't have the lasting impression on people because those artists were simply doing what was in at the time. Limp Bizkit was one of the most popular rock bands during their time, but now a lot of people think that they're a joke. It's the same with all of those one-hit wonders.
kathyleen October 17, 2007 05:42:46

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and their message
Hola October 17, 2007 00:29:11

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All of the above play an important role on the success of an artist.
Society nowadays emphasize too much on a person's image, you can be cute, nice, and dedicated but suck as an artist. If they play their cards right (having all of the above) their success can be beyond of their expectations.
Tanner October 15, 2007 21:39:07

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Well image is a pretty broad term...but sometimes I think music is only 30% of what makes or breaks a band. Soooo much bad, poorly written, poorly sung, poorly made music out there but people still listen to it. I am not just talking about one type of music either.
Canto October 15, 2007 21:28:54

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Well...NOW a days, pop bands have to fit the image to move up the corporate music ladder. Pretty sad actually...
Chole October 15, 2007 21:23:33

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Fans make or break bands. If bands don't keep up with their fans and ignore their request, they can lose their audience.
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. October 15, 2007 21:01:08

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John from Secondhand Serenade actually takes the time to get to know his fans by responding to messages and bulletins on myspace..he is a very nice man, and meets his fans at concerts.....love him
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Danny October 15, 2007 20:34:40

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I agree with assassin! I like Bono MUCH more because of all the things he does for the world.
JimBob to Danny October 16, 2007 20:34:22

Did you see the "Biggest Cr@p" South Park? I loved the way they took the mickey out of Bono.
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Jen October 15, 2007 20:31:45

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I think all of the above are incredibly important to the success of an artist.
Scott October 15, 2007 20:31:42

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So many bands collapse because of bad egos, mentalities and over all crappy chemistry between members. Having a good work ethic and attitude can be a determining factor for where bands go.
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Miranda October 15, 2007 20:25:36

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Every artist has their muse, I'm sure this is completely different for every artist out there.