A 'sell out' is someone who alters their image, and their music in order to sell records.
Selling out is forgetting about the music, and not giving two shits about what they're writing/playing so long as it sells. It's pretty much making fake music.
Recently I've seen comments left on Viadora's page by some children calling them 'sell outs' because they have Christian chosen as one of their genres.
It just completely irritates me to see something that inaccurate being said. Because in my opinion, I think Viadora is one of the most genuine bands I have ever seen in my life. They're one of the few bands that you can see live, and just sense it immediately that they're in this because they love it. Not because they want to be fucking 'rad!' or 'awesome!'.
It is so common now a days to hear someone say, "I'm in a band." It's something that people are doing just to say that they are. Many bands that you stumble across aren't making music for the right reasons. Their intentions aren't to try and reach out to people, or express themselves. Their intentions are to nail a few chicks who are impressed by the fact that they're in a band. Their intentions are to conform with anyone and anything they have to in order to make it big, and become celebrities.
I first heard of Viadora back in January, maybe February when I heard they were going to be playing a benefit show for my cousin Danny at The Jigsaw. So I decided to check them out, and I really liked their music.
I never did get to go to that show, but soon after I found out they were playing BAM's CD release show, so I decided to gather up some of my friends and go check them out.
We ended up talking to Sam for quite a bit before the show, and we picked up their CD and our tickets from him. He was extremely nice to us all, and that's always a plus when you're in a band. ha.
Anyway, show time came for them, so my friends and I moved ourselves to the front of the stage.
I was seriously, blown away by their set. Honest to God, it was one of my favorite shows. There's just this chemistry that you see when they're on that stage, and it's incredible. They're all so into what they're doing, but they're also having fun. It's obvious that they're making music because it's what they love, and because they know it's what they're meant to be doing.
They are the furthest thing from sell outs that I've ever seen. I have so much faith in this band, that it even baffles me. This is one band that I believe will always be doing what they're doing for the right reasons. Whether they sign to some huge label or not, I don't see them 'selling out'.
If the Lord inspires them, motivates them or plays any part what so ever in the music they make, then so be it. So long as the music they're making is genuine, then don't worry about what their influences are. If their music touches you, or you can relate to it, then don't question it.
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* With this being re-posted here, I would like to add this:
VIADORA
It's been almost two years since I've known these guys. I've watched them grow and I've witnessed a change in both their music and the band's line up. Earlier this year, they added a member. Manny joined the band as vocalist, he did the screaming and Sam kept his place singing and playing the keys. After a few months with Manny, he and the band parted ways, still on good terms. Recently they played their last show of the year and invited Manny back to play it with them. I unfortunately missed this show due to travel distance. However; I was informed that it went very well, one of their best shows.
This morning I, along with other friends and fans learned that Justin had "resigned" from the band. He left a blog entry on both the band's myspace page, as well as his personal:
" I hate to say this, but unfortunately I'm leaving the band "Viadora." I've been with this band for years and years now, and I feel as though my time has been spent with them. These 5 members have not just been band members to me, but the best of friends one could ever ask for.
I'm playing in another project now, called "Fear me! For I'll Sink This Ship." It's more my style of music, and in a different direction than Viadora.
I leave Viadora with the best of luck always, but my friendship won't ever end with these people I've spent the last few years giving my passion and talents to, and will continue to support them, be the same friend I always have been, and help them out anyway that I can.
-Justin "
I was quite shocked and very upset to hear find this out; but no doubt, I still have mad love and respect for Justin. Whether he is in or out of Viadora, he's a great dude and a wonderful musician. Anyway: I love, support and believe in this band with all my heart. I've written labels, harassed kids at every show I go to and post all over the internet for these guys. They are one of the bands that keep me from losing faith in music. I only hope that they don't let this loss end the band, because I know I for one, would be devastated.
But I love these guys very much and I support them all in whatever they decide. I just hope there is more Viadora in the future because the Ohio music scene needs these guys - and so do I.
I urge you all to check them out as well as other projects from the members of Viadora:
Fear Me! For I'll Sink This Ship
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posted by LyssaLoveless at 10:34 PM