Dear @TheFray,
I just received the newsletter from your fansite. I read about how you played for a girl in her living room…how desperately I wanted to be that girl, just for that moment in time. I honestly felt like crying when I saw this news. I'm probably not the biggest fan you guys have, but I must say, I'm getting up there.
I never used to cry when I read about stuff you guys did, but now I do…I don't call it obsession. I just call it "fan love." Because I would classify myself as obsessed if I was literally following you guys everywhere you went, stalking and such. But I just quietly "follow" on Twitter and Facebook; just another pair of eyes in the crowd, another voice heard for but a small moment in time when you replied to my tweet and read my blog post--which I have been forever grateful for, by the way.
Sometimes I still wish I could meet you guys, though, because that would be more than a dream come true. I know I've talked about this before, but I can't help it. You guys are still my heroes, fulfilling your dreams and fulfilling the dreams of fans everywhere as you progress in your career and life. I feel like I'm repeating myself, but again, it can't be helped; I'm continually inspired and I just want to be better at what I'm doing in life so that I too can unify others and do my part to bring the world together. I figure one of the ways I do so is by having this blog. A few of your Twitter followers have contacted me since our little engagement of conversation, and even though I've never met them in person either, I still feel connected.
I just think it's kinda neat how we can all connect each other through simple things like similar interests and acquaintances, how we can become unified through similar beliefs even if we have different perspectives and views of the world. Thank you, for being such a large part of that connection and unification.
We, your fans, owe you. That's why we give back every day by our blog posts and tweets and cover songs; our copies of every version of "How To Save A Life" (I think I have about three); and just the simple times we smile as we turn on your music.
xoxo,
Erin
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Letter #10
Dear @TheFray,
Today will be my day to ask you questions about music.
Where do you get all of your inspiration in writing? Do you spend hours/days/weeks on one song? Do you make a melody first, then add lyrics, or does it kind of come around both ways?
I would like to know some tips for music writing, because I feel so inspired to write music (partially because this poor 21-year-old that I am has no job and just finished school…so I have LOADS of time), and I play guitar and sing. I like doing covers, I think it's cool, but I want to write my own songs. I have one song that I wrote one day when I was bored, and maybe I'll show it to you. I'll have to become a little more self-confident first, and admittedly it's really very short; but I kinda think it's cute….anyway…
If you could tell me some tips for writing, that would be pretty neat.
As always, xoxo,
Erin
Today will be my day to ask you questions about music.
Where do you get all of your inspiration in writing? Do you spend hours/days/weeks on one song? Do you make a melody first, then add lyrics, or does it kind of come around both ways?
I would like to know some tips for music writing, because I feel so inspired to write music (partially because this poor 21-year-old that I am has no job and just finished school…so I have LOADS of time), and I play guitar and sing. I like doing covers, I think it's cool, but I want to write my own songs. I have one song that I wrote one day when I was bored, and maybe I'll show it to you. I'll have to become a little more self-confident first, and admittedly it's really very short; but I kinda think it's cute….anyway…
If you could tell me some tips for writing, that would be pretty neat.
As always, xoxo,
Erin
Monday, November 14, 2011
Letter #9
Dear @TheFray,
It's been a while. You guys are obviously doing really well, making your Heartbeat music video and finishing your newest album, Scars and Stories. I need to buy a vinyl so if/when I meet y'all, I can get you guys to sign it. That's been a big dream of mine, too meet the four of you.
I always hear stories about how my best friends get to meet their band heroes. My friend Jen got to meet a bunch of bands--She & Him, JimmyEatWorld, Bright Eyes, etc. My friends Brittany and Kelsey met Neon Trees, and I think they both met some other bands too, I forget the names…one of my friends got to meet Quietdrive on her birthday--that was pretty amazing.
I got to meet Matt Hires, who is a pretty amazing artist; my cousins were the band Victim Effect (a local UT band); and I met Seve vs. Evan a couple of times because my co-worker in high school was his sister, and I almost met We Shot the Moon but when they got near to where I was, they got bombarded, so I decided to not bug them any more.
I like meeting new people, but I especially like meeting bands/singers because they get to travel and write music and inspire fans all over the place; but I've always wanted to meet the four of you because of the influence you've had on me and my life. I want to meet you so I can hug each one of you and thank you for what you've done for me, for every word and note that inspired me and comforted me in times of need. I want to meet you so I can say to myself, "I met some of my heroes," and that would just be alright if it was like 5 minutes…because just 5 minutes wouldn't get me all the time in the world, but maybe 5 minutes would allow me to show you my gratitude for what total and complete strangers can do for one another.
What can I do for you? To return the favors and kindnesses? I want to know.
xoxo,
Erin
It's been a while. You guys are obviously doing really well, making your Heartbeat music video and finishing your newest album, Scars and Stories. I need to buy a vinyl so if/when I meet y'all, I can get you guys to sign it. That's been a big dream of mine, too meet the four of you.
I always hear stories about how my best friends get to meet their band heroes. My friend Jen got to meet a bunch of bands--She & Him, JimmyEatWorld, Bright Eyes, etc. My friends Brittany and Kelsey met Neon Trees, and I think they both met some other bands too, I forget the names…one of my friends got to meet Quietdrive on her birthday--that was pretty amazing.
I got to meet Matt Hires, who is a pretty amazing artist; my cousins were the band Victim Effect (a local UT band); and I met Seve vs. Evan a couple of times because my co-worker in high school was his sister, and I almost met We Shot the Moon but when they got near to where I was, they got bombarded, so I decided to not bug them any more.
I like meeting new people, but I especially like meeting bands/singers because they get to travel and write music and inspire fans all over the place; but I've always wanted to meet the four of you because of the influence you've had on me and my life. I want to meet you so I can hug each one of you and thank you for what you've done for me, for every word and note that inspired me and comforted me in times of need. I want to meet you so I can say to myself, "I met some of my heroes," and that would just be alright if it was like 5 minutes…because just 5 minutes wouldn't get me all the time in the world, but maybe 5 minutes would allow me to show you my gratitude for what total and complete strangers can do for one another.
What can I do for you? To return the favors and kindnesses? I want to know.
xoxo,
Erin
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Letter #8
Dear @TheFray,
Today I heard your song "Heartbeat" on the radio for the first time today. It's probably been on the radio for a week or so now, but I've been listening to my iPod, so I haven't had a chance to listen to the public radio.
Can I just say how blissful I felt? It makes me giddy and I get a bubbly feeling in my stomach like I just drank a bunch of soda pop. My heart starts to flutter like I've been kissed for the first time all over again. That rush of excitement and adrenaline that people's dreams are coming true. Not just anyone's dreams, but your dreams.
I can't help but know that you give me hope that I'll accomplish the things that I want in life, and I too can have an uplifting and positive affect on those around me. It's not selfish to wish that we are good influences; how is it so bad to hope for something so good as that? One half of this world tears us down by calling us prideful and selfish in thinking that we ourselves can help others, but I see the other half of the world that calls us to come to aid with our own abilities and talents to help those in need.
Thank you for your talents and love, that you have enough of both to share and bless the lives of those who surround you.
xoxo,
Erin
Today I heard your song "Heartbeat" on the radio for the first time today. It's probably been on the radio for a week or so now, but I've been listening to my iPod, so I haven't had a chance to listen to the public radio.
Can I just say how blissful I felt? It makes me giddy and I get a bubbly feeling in my stomach like I just drank a bunch of soda pop. My heart starts to flutter like I've been kissed for the first time all over again. That rush of excitement and adrenaline that people's dreams are coming true. Not just anyone's dreams, but your dreams.
I can't help but know that you give me hope that I'll accomplish the things that I want in life, and I too can have an uplifting and positive affect on those around me. It's not selfish to wish that we are good influences; how is it so bad to hope for something so good as that? One half of this world tears us down by calling us prideful and selfish in thinking that we ourselves can help others, but I see the other half of the world that calls us to come to aid with our own abilities and talents to help those in need.
Thank you for your talents and love, that you have enough of both to share and bless the lives of those who surround you.
xoxo,
Erin
Friday, November 4, 2011
Letter #7
Dear @TheFray,
The day "Heartbeat" came out, a couple of things happened. First, I bought that song like I had been first in line, camped out all night in front of the music store. Except I just got it on iTunes at 7:45 am when you notified the world of the release.
The second thing that happened was this: your lyrics were probably sent straight from heaven to me yet again. I don't just say that to flatter you (even though I hope you're flattered). I say it because it's true. I feel like the words were written just for me. And I'm sure the meaning to me is somewhat a different perspective, but that's the beauty of your music. Everyone can take the lyrics and make them mean something to each fan.
For me, this song reminds me the lesson that I've had to be re-taught: to open myself up again and allow people into my life. Last year I got my heart broken by someone, and I truly thought I had lost my ability to trust others. I closed off from everyone I knew and I shut down. I'm still learning how to cope with the pain, because I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, and it's hard to admit to anyone, let alone myself. Admitting that here is embarrassing and uncomfortable, but I'm hoping it will let you see how much this one song means to me, and I want others to be able to know that this isn't just a stupid hopeless fan thing.
I have been playing this song repeatedly since I bought it, and I only wish you could feel what I feel when I hear those beautiful words. Isaac Slade and Joe King, you two are the only artists who truly reach my soul with your voices. David Welsh and Ben Wysocki, you two and your passionate instrumentals complete the circle. I don't know what I'd do without The Fray.
"Heartbeat" reminds me every day of the conversations I have had with my parents about the broken relationship. They tell me that I need to forgive and move on, and I can still love the ones who hurt me, and I can still love the ones who don't hurt me. I just need to remember that one part of love is moving on from the pain; I don't just push past it, I work through it and I get on with life.
Don't look back, not for anything
If you love someone, you love them all the same
xoxo,
Erin
The day "Heartbeat" came out, a couple of things happened. First, I bought that song like I had been first in line, camped out all night in front of the music store. Except I just got it on iTunes at 7:45 am when you notified the world of the release.
The second thing that happened was this: your lyrics were probably sent straight from heaven to me yet again. I don't just say that to flatter you (even though I hope you're flattered). I say it because it's true. I feel like the words were written just for me. And I'm sure the meaning to me is somewhat a different perspective, but that's the beauty of your music. Everyone can take the lyrics and make them mean something to each fan.
For me, this song reminds me the lesson that I've had to be re-taught: to open myself up again and allow people into my life. Last year I got my heart broken by someone, and I truly thought I had lost my ability to trust others. I closed off from everyone I knew and I shut down. I'm still learning how to cope with the pain, because I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, and it's hard to admit to anyone, let alone myself. Admitting that here is embarrassing and uncomfortable, but I'm hoping it will let you see how much this one song means to me, and I want others to be able to know that this isn't just a stupid hopeless fan thing.
I have been playing this song repeatedly since I bought it, and I only wish you could feel what I feel when I hear those beautiful words. Isaac Slade and Joe King, you two are the only artists who truly reach my soul with your voices. David Welsh and Ben Wysocki, you two and your passionate instrumentals complete the circle. I don't know what I'd do without The Fray.
"Heartbeat" reminds me every day of the conversations I have had with my parents about the broken relationship. They tell me that I need to forgive and move on, and I can still love the ones who hurt me, and I can still love the ones who don't hurt me. I just need to remember that one part of love is moving on from the pain; I don't just push past it, I work through it and I get on with life.
Don't look back, not for anything
If you love someone, you love them all the same
xoxo,
Erin
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