Stupid Madonna Thread
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Yep, it has been deleted.
Why?
Because it was stupid. And because private emails were shared amongst the group and because those private emails contained terribly nasty things that should never have been written in the first place.
Why should they never have been written?
Because A) We're all grown up people with more tact than that, and B) Madonna is not a topic that should be pushing people to the verge of homicide.
To say that Madonna's endorsement of Orange is one that will cause the end of our company is really, really ludicrous.
Madonna is the arguably the biggest musical superstar on the planet, and for her to be playing our gear is not only a compliment, but a testament to how far we've come.
If you had the opportunity to have your amps on stage with one of the most photographed people in the world, don't you think you'd take it?
And I think we're all missing the point that Monte Pittman also plays Orange. He is Madonna's guitarist. He's the main reason we endorse Madonna. Monte got the endorsement in the first place and helped convince "Madge" to play Orange too.
And did we complain when Monte Pittman of Prong fame (awesome progressive band) decided to play our gear in front of sold out arenas across the world every freaking night? No.
Why?
Because that would have been a really stupid thing to do. Plain and simple.
You know guys, honestly, get down from your high horses. We're running a business here and we want people to know about that business. I spend 50% of my time trying to find and endorse regional and national artists, but what I accomplish in a month (YouTube videos with my artists, pictures, interviews where they mention Orange...) Madonna and Monte can accomplish in an hour.
Oh, and on a side note: I still like old school Madonna. Blast her music all you want, but recreating the production value of her studio stuff in a stage environment is a difficult task, and Orange helps them do that. I'm proud of that fact.
Why?
Because it was stupid. And because private emails were shared amongst the group and because those private emails contained terribly nasty things that should never have been written in the first place.
Why should they never have been written?
Because A) We're all grown up people with more tact than that, and B) Madonna is not a topic that should be pushing people to the verge of homicide.
To say that Madonna's endorsement of Orange is one that will cause the end of our company is really, really ludicrous.
Madonna is the arguably the biggest musical superstar on the planet, and for her to be playing our gear is not only a compliment, but a testament to how far we've come.
If you had the opportunity to have your amps on stage with one of the most photographed people in the world, don't you think you'd take it?
And I think we're all missing the point that Monte Pittman also plays Orange. He is Madonna's guitarist. He's the main reason we endorse Madonna. Monte got the endorsement in the first place and helped convince "Madge" to play Orange too.
And did we complain when Monte Pittman of Prong fame (awesome progressive band) decided to play our gear in front of sold out arenas across the world every freaking night? No.
Why?
Because that would have been a really stupid thing to do. Plain and simple.
You know guys, honestly, get down from your high horses. We're running a business here and we want people to know about that business. I spend 50% of my time trying to find and endorse regional and national artists, but what I accomplish in a month (YouTube videos with my artists, pictures, interviews where they mention Orange...) Madonna and Monte can accomplish in an hour.
Oh, and on a side note: I still like old school Madonna. Blast her music all you want, but recreating the production value of her studio stuff in a stage environment is a difficult task, and Orange helps them do that. I'm proud of that fact.
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Say what you want about the woman, but she performs in front of sold out shows everytime she goes on tour, and that many people seeing Orange amps, and hearing them is a great advertisment for Orange Amps.
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Well said and there is no doubt about Madonna being a power house in today modern music and knowing how to keep the records sales flowing.
Regardless of what anyone plays, we all play and as many others do, and I would rather hear some one play junk and give it a try as long as it is with instruments. Shame that human nature at times tends to focus on voicing opinions on others without appreciating that we all good, bad, rock country, classical, punk or whatever share a love for music and in the case here, the quality and pleasure of Orange Amps.
BTW Alex, bought one of the Orange 40 T-shirt. Excellent quality and love it. Get's a few looks when I go into the local music store.
Regardless of what anyone plays, we all play and as many others do, and I would rather hear some one play junk and give it a try as long as it is with instruments. Shame that human nature at times tends to focus on voicing opinions on others without appreciating that we all good, bad, rock country, classical, punk or whatever share a love for music and in the case here, the quality and pleasure of Orange Amps.
BTW Alex, bought one of the Orange 40 T-shirt. Excellent quality and love it. Get's a few looks when I go into the local music store.
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I don't care whether or not they play/are endorsed by Orange. The only complaint I have is that the photo is flaunted on the main page. I think that's what the whole argument was mainly about. I don't believe people actually hate her and her band THAT much. It's just weird and annoying to see that on the main page when you'd rather see photos of actual rock musicians that all guitar players love.
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="2" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by sesroh</i>
<br />I don't care whether or not they play/are endorsed by Orange. The only complaint I have is that the photo is flaunted on the main page. I think that's what the whole argument was mainly about. I don't believe people actually hate her and her band THAT much. It's just weird and annoying to see that on the main page when you'd rather see photos of <b>actual rock musicians that all guitar players love.</b>
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There is no such person, FWIW. No matter WHO you put on that front page - some will like them and some will not. Period. You can't please everybody ever. Just not gonna happen. And how is a photo that flashes for 3 seconds taking up about 1/10th of the screen annoying??? Are the other pics annoying or are you just annoyed because it's Madonna? I never pay attention to that corner of the page - there is plenty of other info on that front page to keep me more than occupied and from having to focus on the very small picture changing in the upper corner.
<br />I don't care whether or not they play/are endorsed by Orange. The only complaint I have is that the photo is flaunted on the main page. I think that's what the whole argument was mainly about. I don't believe people actually hate her and her band THAT much. It's just weird and annoying to see that on the main page when you'd rather see photos of <b>actual rock musicians that all guitar players love.</b>
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There is no such person, FWIW. No matter WHO you put on that front page - some will like them and some will not. Period. You can't please everybody ever. Just not gonna happen. And how is a photo that flashes for 3 seconds taking up about 1/10th of the screen annoying??? Are the other pics annoying or are you just annoyed because it's Madonna? I never pay attention to that corner of the page - there is plenty of other info on that front page to keep me more than occupied and from having to focus on the very small picture changing in the upper corner.
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I never liked her music. Yet, I still want to have sex with her. There is no denying her superstar status. This is an elite club populated by (let the bashing begin) U2, Tina Turner, Metallica (yes, Metallica), Prince, Sting, Paul Simon, Celine Dion, etc. These people have forgotten more gold platinum records then we'll ever know. Why? because the majority loves crap music. Bottom line is that guitarists are the minority when it comes to popular music. Orange is a business. This is their forum. That's their web page. I think we get a little full of ourselves sometimes and think we run things here and the truth is, we don't. Who cares if Madonna is on the front page? I've never even heard her guitarist play and I'd be willing to bet he's a bona fide bad-@ss just for the simple fact that that's the kind of player that gets that kind of gig. I bet there isn't one guy on here that's played for the kind of audience Madonna commands. Enjoy your Orange for the very cool tone machine that it is. If it bothers you that much, sell your amp and buy a Krank. You won't find Madonna there.
BTW, has anyone seen the artist roster over at Fender? Avril Lavigne? Yeah, I want to have sex with her too . How about Green? What? That's right, they don't have one. I bet Marshall has someone unpleasant as well. Let it go guys...
BTW, has anyone seen the artist roster over at Fender? Avril Lavigne? Yeah, I want to have sex with her too . How about Green? What? That's right, they don't have one. I bet Marshall has someone unpleasant as well. Let it go guys...
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<br />I would prefer....u know...Avril
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<br />I would prefer....u know...Avril
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i do believe one Norrin Rad has started a beer thread!!! woop, woop, woop!!!!!!!!!!!8)
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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="2" face="Verdana" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by alexauxier</i>
<br />OK! Let's all head over to the beer thread and forget about this Madonna discussion entirely!
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OK... Who is the sexiest girl Madonna or Avril ?8)
<br />OK! Let's all head over to the beer thread and forget about this Madonna discussion entirely!
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OK... Who is the sexiest girl Madonna or Avril ?8)
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