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Comment on Michael Franti for Corona beer? by Bill

Bill — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:39:40 +0000

I couldnt believe it. Ive been a huge michael fan for so long and have been to see him so many times. What I love about him and his music is how anti-establishment and anti-corporation he is. To see his music in a commercial selling Corona Light makes me really upset, as it goes against everything his music stands for, not to mention the fact that it’s a commercial on television and he talks so much about turning of your tv and getting out and enjoying life. Its really a shame. I hope there is a good reason for this. It might have something to do with him not having the right to his music but im pretty sure it isnt. First of all, I remember there being a PSP commercial a few years ago with one of his songs in the background (Hey Na Na maybe). Also, If I remember correctly, the whole reason the band is call Michael Franti and Spearhead and not just Spearhead like it used to be was because they had an issue with their former label regarding rights to their music and had to leave and were forced to change their name, as the former label had rights to the name “Spearhead”.

Comment on Michael Franti for Corona beer? by Frank

Frank — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:56:12 +0000

I was very very upset to see this commercial. Out of all things for Franti to be pushing it’s gotta be beer? I’m a fan back to his hip hop days and this whole thing stinks of sell out. I know that’s a cliche but in his case it is unfortunately against everything he preaches. I think he lost a fan here.

Comment on Michael Franti for Corona beer? by Russell Henderson

Russell Henderson — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:39:45 +0000

My first thought was: no way, this can’t be happening. Second thought, as I searched for opinions online and saw two search results that were “what is the song in that commercial?”: If this increases Franti’s exposure and leads more people to “Language of Violence” or “The Future” or “Bomb the World” or “Yell Fire”, it’s a win.

Comment on Michael Franti for Corona beer? by Michael Patrick Downes

Michael Patrick Downes — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:44:07 +0000

Matt. . . just saw the ad and I’m speechless. . . I’m trying to stay true to the philosophy of “Judge Not” and to put myself in his and the bands shoes. . . .I need more info before I jump to conclusions. . . Eg. He doesn’t have full rights to his own music as a result of distribution contracts, record deal etc. I am surprised there isn’t more discussion going on about it. A Google search pulled your page #1 and a missing link to an anouncement from the Franti website. It doesn’t feel right no matter what is at play here. The situation at the very least brought me into you and the sphere of your work and music. We are very in line with our world view and I truly believe that music is our greatest weapon. . . working on my first album right now but heres a link to some celtic/reggae that I was playing around with a few years back. myspace.com/inindirieites . . .the idea was to have a group I N I and The Irieites so as to have the band name always point to the understanding that there was no difference between the one singing the song, playing that song, or the crowd feeling the song. Peace and Blessings and continue the the Good Work.
Michael Patrick Downes

Comment on Overview of Bob Marley Class by Matt’s Schedule | Matt Jenson

Matt’s Schedule | Matt Jenson — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:10:43 +0000

[...] We’re totally excited to play Johnny D’s this summer! Come check out the 15 piece ensemble ROCK a killer set of Marley music. The show is presented by Kyle Russell and Reggae4i.com Marley Ensemble site [...]

Comment on Health care and the Capitalist system by dave ramsay

dave ramsay — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:27:35 +0000

Hi Matt. Great website. Kudos for starting the Marley ensemble. I believe the academic environment
needs more of that kind of thing. The kids sound good ! Anyway,I enjoyed the site in general. Keep
up the good work – Dave.

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Comment on Health care and the Capitalist system by admin

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:26:42 +0000

Thanks Caroll!

My how things are changing. I’d love to see the translation!

Matt

Comment on Health care and the Capitalist system by admin

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:24:44 +0000

Thanks for READING the blog James! How was the zynga poker?!

Matt

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