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BLUNT BLAMES ARMY FOR 'UNEXCITING' MUSIC
pr-inside ^ | 2007-09-06 13:48:09 -

Posted on 09/06/2007 6:03:46 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch

Singer JAMES BLUNT fears his Army background has ruined his chance of making 'exciting' music.

The former British Cavalry officer admits he is not known for making music that wows the critics - and blames it on not meeting other musicians during his time in the armed forces.

He is now seeking help from other musicians to broaden his musical range.

He explains,"I do think I need to widen my influences so that everything doesn't end up the same.

"My publisher recommends interesting people to work with. You have to remember I come from the Army: I don't know any musicians."


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1 posted on 09/06/2007 6:03:48 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch
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To: InvisibleChurch

what a nitwit! could it be that he himself is just BORING?


2 posted on 09/06/2007 6:05:12 AM PDT by donnab (call me a hater...ive been called worse.)
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To: InvisibleChurch
This is very exciting news.

More exciting than reading about Pavarotti.

Leni

3 posted on 09/06/2007 6:06:20 AM PDT by MinuteGal (Three Cheers for the FRed, White and Blue !)
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To: donnab

I don’t know what’s worse: that he pretends to be a musician or that he really was a British cavalry officer!


4 posted on 09/06/2007 6:06:29 AM PDT by CatoRenasci (Ceterum Censeo Arabiam Esse Delendam -- Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit)
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To: donnab
could it be that he himself is just BORING?

Talentless comes to mind...

5 posted on 09/06/2007 6:06:31 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage

There were some reasonable tunes on his first album. Shame You’re Beautiful was so horribly played to death though.


6 posted on 09/06/2007 6:08:22 AM PDT by FostersExport
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To: CatoRenasci

Maybe he should listen to The Trooper by Iron Maiden.


7 posted on 09/06/2007 6:08:27 AM PDT by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: InvisibleChurch

I blame Russian Czar, ‘Ivan the Terrible’ for plumbing problems in my daughter’s bathroom ...


8 posted on 09/06/2007 6:08:42 AM PDT by TexGuy
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To: InvisibleChurch

My daughter had a back stage pass for one of his concerts, she was not impressed.


9 posted on 09/06/2007 6:08:45 AM PDT by NH Red
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To: InvisibleChurch; donnab
James Blunt Banned By British Radio Station After Listeners Complain

They were sick of hearing his music ALL THE TIME.

LOL.

10 posted on 09/06/2007 6:09:24 AM PDT by jdm
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To: CatoRenasci

He really was a cavalry officer. Graduated Sandhurst and served in the Blues and Royals (Prince Harry’s outfit) in Kosovo.


11 posted on 09/06/2007 6:13:02 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (How hot does it have to get for a burning concrete lion to experience spalling? Anybody know?)
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To: jdm

Most local radio stations are run by talentless wannabes with no ear for a decent tune, and just play the same five songs over. and. over. again.


12 posted on 09/06/2007 6:14:02 AM PDT by FostersExport
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To: InvisibleChurch
I am no fan of James Blunt but the article drastically misrepresents, or reads way to much, into actually what he said.

He stated “You have to remember I come from the Army: I don’t know any musicians.” It is not like he was in theater arts classes in the Army, or hanging out with a bunch of hippie pot smokers.

13 posted on 09/06/2007 6:16:54 AM PDT by A Texan (Oderint dum metuant)
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To: FostersExport

Give me Michael Buble’ any time.


14 posted on 09/06/2007 6:17:00 AM PDT by Shimmer128 (But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Kipling)
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To: InvisibleChurch

“Exciting music” - U.S Cavalry style: “The Girl I Left Behind Me”, “She Wore A Yellow Ribbon”, “Bonny Blue Flag”, “Garry Owen”.


15 posted on 09/06/2007 6:21:45 AM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: InvisibleChurch

Who?


16 posted on 09/06/2007 6:22:29 AM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (Tracking The Flyin' Imams Since 11/20/06)
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To: InvisibleChurch
Jimi fricken Hendrix was a paratrooper.

Ergo, this kid's nothing but dull musician.

17 posted on 09/06/2007 6:24:11 AM PDT by Hemingway's Ghost (Spirit of '75)
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To: FostersExport; donnab; CatoRenasci; Puppage; massgopguy; NH Red; jdm; CholeraJoe; Cagey; ...

A much more enjoyable song, parody of You’re Beautiful. ha!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R0UT2MpdWnc&mode=related&search=


18 posted on 09/06/2007 6:24:48 AM PDT by Shimmer128 (Life isn't fair, but it's still good.)
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To: CholeraJoe
Shawn Mullins was an infantry officer in the U.S. Army...his music is much better than Blunt's.
19 posted on 09/06/2007 6:27:06 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: InvisibleChurch

What a flake........


20 posted on 09/06/2007 6:27:12 AM PDT by yldstrk (My heros have always been cowboys--Reagan and Bush)
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