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Post by princeofpersia on Jan 31, 2014 13:22:33 GMT -5
I know it's selfish to think this, but this news is making me want to give up on Evanescence. i don't hate you, i understand this. but what is to 'give up' on them? can you quit? there's no way, as far as i know. Ev is a lifestyle... yep... touring all year (like Ev3 tour), maybe not. but being in studio, making albums and playing in short tours and concerts is so possible.
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Post by mydnyghtamethyst on Jan 31, 2014 18:42:35 GMT -5
I think she'll continue to write as well, I just am concerned if she'll record while pregnant. Her growing abdomen will affect her breathing and lung capacity for sure, and she won't want to exert herself. She'll have more concern with being on her feet for hours on end than how it will affect her lungs. Though shortness of breath does happen. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Simone Simons (Epica) and Sharon Den Adal (Within Temptation) both toured while pregnant.
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Post by AeternusAmatorius on Jan 31, 2014 19:03:48 GMT -5
I think she'll continue to write as well, I just am concerned if she'll record while pregnant. Her growing abdomen will affect her breathing and lung capacity for sure, and she won't want to exert herself. She'll have more concern with being on her feet for hours on end than how it will affect her lungs. Though shortness of breath does happen. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Simone Simons (Epica) and Sharon Den Adal (Within Temptation) both toured while pregnant. Beyonce also toured while pregnant. That's how she announced her pregnancy, too, I think.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 8:17:17 GMT -5
Hi guys! I haven't posted much lately, but I've been lurking around quite a bit. There are so many things going on in the world of Amy Lee! I'm so excited for Amy and Josh and wish them nothing but the best with the pregnancy. The baby will be beautiful, intelligent, and insanely talented, I'm sure. I know it's selfish to think this, but this news is making me want to give up on Evanescence. I know several of you have given examples of other female musicians who have had children and returned to making music, but this is Amy Lee we are talking about. She takes a minimum of 5 years off between albums, and that was before she had a precious bundle of joy to take care of. She isn't going to want to release music or tour until the child is at least in middle school, I'm sure. You can hate me for being selfish and thinking like this all you want, but it's not going to change my mind. Evanescence is my favourite band of all time and I think Amy Lee is one of the most talented people on the planet, but I don't see her reaching anywhere near her full potential with a child on her hip anytime soon. /bittersweet Unfortunately, I completely agree with you here... I don't think any of us saying that Evanescence is over means that a woman could/should not have both a baby and a career. But as you said, goddamn it, it's Amy Lee we are talking about. Her way of working can't be compared to these other ladies in the first place. What worries me most is that even though she has stated she will never stop making music - and I have no doubt about that - it's another question if she still wants to be a rock star. I'm wondering if Ev is now a wonderful memory for her that she will cherish forever. Remember, she has won two Grammy awards, scored a movie, played in the Nobel gala, seen all the coolest places in the world, and most importantly ( ) become a millionaire. Has she already achieved everything she has ever dreamed of as a professional musician? Who knows. The only thing that I'm certain of is that motherhood is something she has been dreaming for a long time, and it's something she has never experienced before. She is a family-centered person who would never let anything come between her and her loved ones, which of course is only a good thing. I know it would be possible for them to play casual shows, release EPs etc. I just don't see it happening. You see, when it comes to Ev, there are only two options: 1) Nothing happens at all, and 2) Everything happens at once. When they are on hiatus, they are on hiatus. A break wouldn't prevent them from playing a few acoustic gigs, for instance, but as it has never happened before, I don't see it happening in the future either. Amy, Josh and the baby will make a beautiful family for sure, and so on. (Insert all the disclaimers here.) Still, I'm just another selfish bastard. I don't even want to get excited about anything Ev related anymore. The "radio interview clip" was a hoax. There's a recorded version of Find a Way existing, but she has no intentions to release it. The War Story soundtrack is nowhere to be listened to. Amy said she will play more shows like the November one, but no announcements have been made yet, and soon it will be too late. Do I need to go on?
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Post by jessicawhatsername on Feb 2, 2014 16:13:30 GMT -5
Hi guys! I haven't posted much lately, but I've been lurking around quite a bit. There are so many things going on in the world of Amy Lee! I'm so excited for Amy and Josh and wish them nothing but the best with the pregnancy. The baby will be beautiful, intelligent, and insanely talented, I'm sure. I know it's selfish to think this, but this news is making me want to give up on Evanescence. I know several of you have given examples of other female musicians who have had children and returned to making music, but this is Amy Lee we are talking about. She takes a minimum of 5 years off between albums, and that was before she had a precious bundle of joy to take care of. She isn't going to want to release music or tour until the child is at least in middle school, I'm sure. You can hate me for being selfish and thinking like this all you want, but it's not going to change my mind. Evanescence is my favourite band of all time and I think Amy Lee is one of the most talented people on the planet, but I don't see her reaching anywhere near her full potential with a child on her hip anytime soon. /bittersweet Unfortunately, I completely agree with you here... I don't think any of us saying that Evanescence is over means that a woman could/should not have both a baby and a career. But as you said, goddamn it, it's Amy Lee we are talking about. Her way of working can't be compared to these other ladies in the first place. What worries me most is that even though she has stated she will never stop making music - and I have no doubt about that - it's another question if she still wants to be a rock star. I'm wondering if Ev is now a wonderful memory for her that she will cherish forever. Remember, she has won two Grammy awards, scored a movie, played in the Nobel gala, seen all the coolest places in the world, and most importantly ( ) become a millionaire. Has she already achieved everything she has ever dreamed of as a professional musician? Who knows. The only thing that I'm certain of is that motherhood is something she has been dreaming for a long time, and it's something she has never experienced before. She is a family-centered person who would never let anything come between her and her loved ones, which of course is only a good thing. I know it would be possible for them to play casual shows, release EPs etc. I just don't see it happening. You see, when it comes to Ev, there are only two options: 1) Nothing happens at all, and 2) Everything happens at once. When they are on hiatus, they are on hiatus. A break wouldn't prevent them from playing a few acoustic gigs, for instance, but as it has never happened before, I don't see it happening in the future either. Amy, Josh and the baby will make a beautiful family for sure, and so on. (Insert all the disclaimers here.) Still, I'm just another selfish bastard. I don't even want to get excited about anything Ev related anymore. The "radio interview clip" was a hoax. There's a recorded version of Find a Way existing, but she has no intentions to release it. The War Story soundtrack is nowhere to be listened to. Amy said she will play more shows like the November one, but no announcements have been made yet, and soon it will be too late. Do I need to go on? but you can never predict anything. So maybe if you're expecting to have nothing happen, and something happens. you just can't upfront give up on what you like. Grant it, it might take Amy a while. While she's home with the baby, she can possibly write in her free time, or when the baby's asleep. You just can never know what's going to happen.
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Post by mydnyghtamethyst on Feb 3, 2014 9:31:25 GMT -5
While she's home with the baby, she can possibly write in her free time, or when the baby's asleep. You just can never know what's going to happen. Sorry, not to be cynical but that kind of made me chuckle. Not that she will never get a free moment, but it's really hard in the beginning. Hopefully her friends are willing to help with the baby or even give her a had around the home. And her family will visit often.
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Post by jessicawhatsername on Feb 3, 2014 20:42:32 GMT -5
While she's home with the baby, she can possibly write in her free time, or when the baby's asleep. You just can never know what's going to happen. Sorry, not to be cynical but that kind of made me chuckle. Not that she will never get a free moment, but it's really hard in the beginning. Hopefully her friends are willing to help with the baby or even give her a had around the home. And her family will visit often. That is true. it will most definitely be hard for the first year or two to say the least. Because being a first time mother, and Amy's wanting to be a mother, so she might be actually dedicated.
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Post by evjake on Mar 18, 2014 11:12:19 GMT -5
Just recently started listening to Evanescence like crazy again about roughly a month or so ago, so I just heard about Amy being pregnant around the same time. I feel bad that I didn't hear about it until a couple months after the big announcement. But I am excited for her, and I think she will make a fantastic mother. I know she obviously plans on devoting 2014 to her baby, and probably for a couple years after that since the band is on hiatus anyway. It may be another 5 or more years before we get another album, but I have almost no doubt (I only say "almost" because I have no personal real life connection to the band whatsoever) that we will get another at some point. Being mother could easily inspire her as well, among other things.
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