I don't think this was posted yet, but it's one of the best attempts
at explaining Taylor's appeal that I've seen in quite awhile
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/315777_hicks16q.html
...This is also why soul music is regaining popularity: It's connected to something real, genuine and heartfelt; something that everyday people like you and me know and feel in our bones: the stirring hollers, the bouncy beats, the wailing horns and long jams. These are easy to get into. And this intoxication leads to dancing and dancing releases endorphins and endorphins make the brain feel good...
"It was raining panties. Not from the sky but from the predominantly female audience, which was also predominantly middle-aged and crazy about Taylor Hicks."
Love the part about the thong drifting like a kite onto someone in the front row! Damn I've never been to a concert where we threw our drawers up there! Then again, whoo hoo fling them 100% Cotton Briefs! LMAO!!
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Don't think Taylor would be impressed if I threw my grannie panties up on stage! Unfortunately, I go for comfort not looks when it comes to undergarments. But if I had a date with Taylor, well break out the black lace baby!
Remember this one all too well - created quite a s*-storm on another board or two.
Some who were at the show said there was a little exaggeration by the writer and the tossing was intended as a joke poking fun at those who did it earlier in the tour. Apparently the "collection" was displayed on the drum stands for a while but then people figured the joke got stale with Taylor and the band because everything diappeared.
There were fans in the audience that befriended the writer and made sure he understood what was gong on - - and the bit with Dancing Queen too - - otherwise this could have ben lacking the humorous touch and been a real bashing
Kinda too bad the first impression someone will get is yet another image of a FMAW fan base - it's funny to be sure but doesn't do Taylor any good since stats say people often read only the begininngs of articles - - just hope they continue reading this one to get to the excellent write up on his talent and musicianship.
Wasn't it mentioned recently that the undies were kept in the drums?
Didn't see that but would questiont whether even a small pile of cloth could be inside a drum without causing some sound distortion ? But then maybe that is what gives Felix that special sound
Actually most bass drums (the big ones on the floor) are intentionally padded to get the specific sound the band needs. I've seen pillows used, but I guess a wad of panties would work just as well!
That is where I believe the panties went mari...
Funny, this started as a thread about music didn't it?
I didn't notice we weren't discussing music., "The Merits of Using Women's Underwear to Produce Drum Effects".
