One of the things that I always notice as I view our Namba Gear friends on MySpace is the “tag line” beside the musician’s or band’s name. Some of you guys use it to promote a new song or new CD release, some use it to confirm an artist’s official MS site, while other just ignore it completely. But the coolest thing is when the tag is used to extend an emotion onto the page. Namba Gear now unveils the five categories of MySpace tag lines, with some great examples for useage. We have provided links to all of the artist’s myspace pages so that you can check them out. Our comments are in italics at the end of each category.
The Love Sluts
Simply being loved. BT
Love, and do what you will. Brett Tuggle
Power to the Peaceful. Vivek Maddala
The present is a gift. Adam Absinthe (actor, musician, make up artist, model, writer, illustrator, and more…)
Life is priceless. Ali Ghanavi
To BT, Tug & Vivek I love you and there is no disrespect intended, please embrace the term “love slut”. To Adam, who doesn’t seem to know what he is or what he is doing on any day of the week, and Ali thanks for your sincerity.
Motivation Haitian
Only those who risk going far, know how far 2 go! Junior Sanchez
Dream a dream and make it happen! Annalee
Dream big, Live large, or Die average Troy Castellano
Music begins where the power of words ends. Lilie Parm
I think that it is very cool that we try to encourage one another, especially to the extent of exposing our personal affirmations to the world. Of course as artists we should be used to exposing ourselves. (Stop it. Be nice.)
Was that a joke?
‘cuz reading the manual SUCKS! HowAudio.com
Life is like a beanstalk. Isn’t it? Alvah
How much for the Ukulele? Adam Levy
We will rock your city for free golf… View From Everest
Jazz-rock saves the Universe!!! Adam Holzman & Brave New World
My neighbor’s dog’s girlfriend loves my songs. Elle
This has got to be my favorite category of tag lines, but sometimes they leave you wondering. I believe that I am pretty enlightened, and then my old friend Alvah Rob comes up with something like this. I had never considered life being like a beanstalk and yet there is an assumption that I should have not only considered, but digested this thought… and agree with it!. Another old friend, Adam probably didn’t intend his comment to come under the joke category, but in my humble opinion, this is where his tag seemed to fit.
A Musical Reference for the IN Group
Grooves, melodies and vibes of the world united. Global Noize
I want to play how I feel in every moment. Mike Garson
“Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” Miles Davis Daren Burns
“There is no such thing as a limited instrument, only limited musicians.” Howard Johnson” Pete Levin
Putting an octave in your life would make a difference, a BIG difference. Nikos Piperis
This is another fun category. If you are a musician you understand these comments on a deeper level than the plebian citizen. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy the occasional brief moments of superiority. I really don’t know what Pete is doing quoting the HJ motel / diner king. (or is there another Howard Johnson?)J
The Other Brother
Dreadful but quiet war of organic beings. Andy West
Analogue girl in a digital world… invasion. Erykah Badu
This is what it sounds like when computers cry. James Bernard
Winter Anon
These are the tag lines that stand alone. They are few and far between and make you think. The minimalism of Anon’s single word is chilling. My buddy Andy, of Dixie Dregs fame, will always get the brain juices going. Erykah and P-head James explain their music with a single phrase that makes you want to take action and hear what they have to say.
Have you got a good MySpace tag line to share? Send it our way.
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