Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Anybody watch any of the broadcasts? What did you think of the performance(s) you saw? Did you find the event compelling? or was it just a bunch of artists doing their songs? Will it make a difference? [Mods, I realize that this thread might live in "General Entertainment" or "World Events," but I thought the scope of the Live Earth effort made it worthy of Community. But I won't torch a rainforest if you move it.]
Originally Posted By DAR I've caught bits and pieces here and there. Saw a bit of Dave Matthews, not really a big fan. The intent of this is noble, so I won't knock it. But I do wonder if they all arrived via private jets? And of course the numerous vehicles needed for a concert.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I didn't know anything about this until we were trying to find our favorite station on our satellite radio (or whatever it's called.) "Live Earth" kept scrolling across and we didn't recognize any of the songs so after awhile we switched stations. Now i know it was an event. Lately it seems that I get all my information on LP. I guess I need to get out more
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Huh. Learn something new every day, I guess. I never realized 'til now that Lenny Kravitz was that guy on Miami Vice.
Originally Posted By ABBY I enjoyed the performance by Bon Jovi. Will it make a difference? I don't know, but I think it will at least get some people thinking...
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Yeah, Bon Jovi was great! And, and, and [right now]... ROGER WATERS! Oh, MAN!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<But I do wonder if they all arrived via private jets? And of course the numerous vehicles needed for a concert.>> If they burned 500,000 gallons to put on the shows and got across a message that saves 750,000, that's 250,000 gallons saved.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I didn't know anything about this until we were trying to find our favorite station on our satellite radio (or whatever it's called.)>> The organizers of Live Earth amassed a truly INCREDIBLE array of stars who performed, made video "commercials", or otherwise supported the event. It is amazing to me that the whole thing didn't generate more advance buzz. Contrast this to "Live Aid." That was promoted as the event of the decade. Granted, it was the first, the granddaddy of the big "cause" concerts. So it makes sense that it got such attention. But this one got less promo than the 2007 Country Music Awards. What gives?
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Originally Posted By friendofdd Since none of it is "the music of MY life" I haven't watched it. However, if The Police sing one of their hits and then tell me to buy a Prius or install solar cells, I doubt it would influence me much. I'm for saving the earth, but don't see much connection with rock musicians. As an aside, I saw a promo on local news last night which seemed to indicate Al Gore's organization may benefit financially from Live Earth. I've heard nothing else so don't really know what it is about.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Dial down your thermostat one degree and use 3% less energy. Skip meat one meal a week more than you do. Ride a bike instead of taking your car once a week. Unplug your cell phone charger and your computer when you're not using them, even if they're not "on".
Originally Posted By friendofdd You have a great deal more influence with me than do the rock groups, I 57. Except for the bike part, I'll work on those. Am I to send you money, now?
Originally Posted By tokay I'm all for conserving our resources and protecting nature, but I can't help but wonder.. We had an ice age, then the earth got warmer and it melted; We had another ice age, then the earth got warmer and it melted; We had another ice age, then the earth got warmer and it melted... Seems like a pattern to me. And it went on and on for thousands of years before the use of fossil fuels and carbon emmissions. So how much of this global warming are we causing? And if it really exists, does it have something to do with sun spots and other natural cycles? Sorry, but I don't trust Gore. I like music though. And I'm going to fly to WDW from California in three days, thanks to a lot of jet fuel; I'll be riding on a whole lot of Disney rides that use a whole lot of power; and then I will be on the Disney Wonder cruising on the deep blue sea, and the last time I checked, it is not a sail boat. Shame on me!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Since none of it is "the music of MY life" I haven't watched it.>> I'd like to think that Rosemary Clooney and Bobby Vinton would be right there with Madonna and Dave Matthews. <<However, if The Police sing one of their hits and then tell me to buy a Prius or install solar cells, I doubt it would influence me much. I'm for saving the earth, but don't see much connection with rock musicians.>> Yeah, changing one's habits because of the exhortation of an entertainer doesn't make much sense, does it? But it is very cool that this event is so skillfully introducing very compelling inducements to change habits amidst the performances. IMHO, this is one of the best balances ever achieved by a televised "cause." The music is great; it keeps one tuned. The "commercials" by Chris Rock, Penelope Cruz, Whoopi, et. al., are powerful. Using "entertainment" to suck one into a venue whereby a commercial or political message is played? Oldest trick in the book. Using the audience's affection for a specific entertainer to sell a commercial or political message? Second oldest trick in the book.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 tokay... Has anyone seriously suggested to you that it's bad to fly on a jet, ride Disney attractions, or take a cruise? Does the fact that Al Gore might be politically motivated and scientifically incorrect absolve you from your responsibility as a steward of the planet? Do you believe that your actions have no effect on future generations?
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 My respect for Madonna grows. She shared the stage with a lesser-known group to breath new life into "La Isla Bonita." She didn't use a back-up track; she allowed herself to sound sound out-of-breath when singing while dancing. She brought back the very talented dancers who accompanied her on her last tour. And... she was HOT! Yeah, yeah, she's an entertainer foremost. And a business woman. She's not stupid; she's still calculated. And yet she choses to make political/social statements that could cost her. Very cool.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Buy the kind of light bulbs that cost a bit more but use far less energy. Stop buying pre-packaged, single-serve, deceptively-labeled commercial water that's just H2O from some municipal tap. Refill and chill your own bottles. Recycle. Metals in the metal container; paper in the paper container. Purchasing music on-line versus purchasing CD's conserves petroleum products. Paper or plastic? Neither. Take your own fabric bag to the store. Or, if one bag is not enough, reuse the paper or plastic they gave you last time. Little changes add up. If everyone in your subdivision changed... If all the parents of all the kids in your kid's grade changed... If all LP'ers changed...
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I57 Take a chill pill... Did you read my first line? Now breath...>> tokay Read my entire response to you. Defensive much?
