theformat: Hi Everyone,Right now I'm on an airplane

theformat (

theformat) wrote,
@ 2007-02-02 15:45:00

Hi Everyone,

Right now I'm on an airplane on my way back from a little mini vacation in
New York city...obviously there is a child screaming in my ear next to
me...so I've put my headphones on...cranked the "Wicked" soundtrack...and
I've decided to write you all a letter of appreciation...kinda.

Thanks so much to everyone for the constant support as we keep trying to
make this music thing work...its been so much fun so far...and lately (the
last year) it keeps getting more and more exciting...and without all of
your help I don't think cynical fucks like us would be having as great a
time...a good example of that (aside from the countless concerts) would be
the Carson Daly show...the staff was as nice as anyone we've ever worked
with in a situation like that...and they helped make our first tv
appearance much easier...but we still would have been a deer in headlights
if it wasn't for 90% of the crowd being filled with people who knew the
words and danced along...you guys are the best....so with that being
said...we have a busy year ahead of us...I'll fill you in with as much as I
know right now...

Tonite we are going to be on the Carson Daly show...I don't know how the
times work out...but you can look it up...we had a blast doing the
show...we ended up playing and taping 4 songs (She Doesn't Get It will be
on tonite) and apparently its the most songs they've ever had anyone
record...so hopefully they'll show more of our performance on later
episodes...we also got a gift bag...that was pretty exciting...I stole the
card for a free tattoo (I don't know what I could possibly get) and it just
so happens Carmen Electra makes weight loss pills...i stole a bottle from
our gift bag in hopes that it will one day make me a better basketball
player...or at least 6'6...nonetheless it was exciting for a bunch of
hicks from Arizona (and a useless guitar player from Boston)....after the
taping we stuck around in LA a few extra days and filmed the video for
"She Doesn't Get It"...Sam and i wrote the concept one nite while we were
on that one tour we were on a few months ago....so I cant tell you whether
or not the treatment for the video is any good...but I can tell you that
we think its going to look great...we had a great director...and we had
such a fun time on the set with all the kids (I cant say any more)...it
should be done in the coming weeks..and hopefully be debuting in the next
month...which is when "She Doesn't Get It" will take its behind the back
bank shot at radio as our next single release...should
be...interesting...meanwhile we will be writing music at home and getting
ready to go to Japan for a week at the end of February...we are so excited
to be going to Japan...and at the same time we are sad we aren't going to
make the trip to Australia...I'm really sorry to everyone that was hoping
to see us down under...we just didn't feel it was the right time and we
have a bit of a busy schedule around that time...we are going to be
recording a few new or semi new songs...one which will be for a new kids
comp (as the kid next to me is reading this and eating doritos (thanks
jetblue for subduing children with television and snacks)) I'll let you
know more as I know more...but we're all really excited about writing and
recording...I hope to be doing a lot of that while we're on the Guster
tour this spring...i also hope to be playing a lot of frisbee and just
enjoying the weather this spring (I'm probably just saying this because it
was so cold in New York this week)...so after we regain our mojo on the
Guster tour, we are going to take a few weeks off and then record
a...................

I think that's enough for now...in the meantime enjoy yourselves...we will
see you soon.

<3
nate

p.s. sorry Australian supporters...we are really sorry..we are going to
come back during our summer...I swear.

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	kt_burrr 2007-02-02 08:53 pm UTC (link)
	oooh new york wasnt thaaat cold this week. thanks for a great time so far and i can't wait to hear the format's kids song. (Reply to this)

	pepperdine_gal 2007-02-02 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	I love that you are listening to wicked. Can't wait until the next time I get to go to a live performance. have fun overseas!!!! (Reply to this)

	natscookiejar 2007-02-02 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	wicked? oh come on, i thought you were better than that. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	natscookiejar 2007-02-02 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	but im glad you got to see the drowsy chaperone, which is a musical theatre lovers dream (Reply to this)(Parent)

	13914425 2007-02-02 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	ahhhhh! hmm. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	13914425 2007-02-02 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	oh ps. glad you're having a good time and all that! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	stynkishminkle 2007-02-02 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	recording...some rare songs!? threes!? (Reply to this)

	backseatgoodbye 2007-02-02 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	dear goodness, i wish like hell that "Threes" would be recorded. i would honestly die with complete joy if that song ever gets recorded in the studio. and Nate, congrats, i really am glad to see that you guys are finally getting the good things you deserve. (Reply to this)

	joeenrique 2007-02-02 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	If I get famous...can I get a coupon for a free tattoo? And yea, i flew the other week and this lady was mad about getting bumped from first class so they gave her extra drinks. She had 5 and was pretty trashed on the train....and how on earth was a sidekick allowed on the plane? Aren't those considered cell phones? (Reply to this)

(Anonymous)
2007-02-02 11:18 pm UTC (link)

Sorry doesnt cut it.

You know Japan is not too far from Aust, i'm sure it wouldn't be TOO much effort to come and play all of what, 3 shows?

I and alot of other people were very excited that you were coming here for Soundwave Festival, and to shun us off once it had already been confirmed (and tickets bought on our behalf) because you "didn't feel it was the right time" is a real let down. Why would you agree to do it in the first place?

Not happy, and I hope you don't expect too many of us to come and see you when (if) you decide to return.

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samcore
2007-02-03 02:34 am UTC (link)

well, that's a tad nasty. it's not about the distance, it's about their other touring committments. bands pull out of shows and festivals all the time, and for sillier/fictitious/nonexistent reasons. at least you got an explanation and an apology.

i understand why you're upset, but your petty threat and your crybaby attitude isn't exactly going to endear australia to these guys.

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	skurferchic 2007-02-03 03:56 am UTC (link)
	It happens. Bands confirm. Things come up. Things happen. They have to cancel. Get over it. And quit making Australians look bad. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	marie168 2007-02-02 11:29 pm UTC (link)
	I have a new found respect for you since you were listening to wicked. Im excited about you guys recording a new "...." whatever that might be. I saw you in Seattle and was amazed, Id been waiting 3 years to see you in concert. We want you to come back <3 (Reply to this)(Thread)

	horsepickle 2007-02-04 06:05 pm UTC (link)
	agreed, it would be super if in the future you came back to seattle!!! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	this_ability 2007-02-03 01:23 am UTC (link)
	hussah! I'm setting up my tivo right now! (Reply to this)

	alabasterduch 2007-02-03 01:49 am UTC (link)
	thank YOU for not giving up and continuing to make your amazing music. i could not live without it. ♥ (Reply to this)

cheryl_lynn
2007-02-03 02:31 am UTC (link)

and ever since the carson daly show, (to which i took my younger brother to) every time i see him, he's either listening to time bomb and singing it himself. the format has themselves a new fan :)

for myself, dog problems has become part of my self-medication therapy sessions to get me through.... thank you for the music and the songs i'm singing.

leave no stone unturned overseas! ...and come back safely. . .

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	joey_chan 2007-02-03 04:06 am UTC (link)
	YES, COME TO AUSTRALIA. Even though you're not, haha. I need a break from shows so good timing anyway.! OMG, COME COME COME! Have a safe trip trip trip! (Reply to this)

	iamanalien346 2007-02-03 04:20 am UTC (link)
	i was supposed to SEE wicked in about a week but my school's LA drama trip got cancelled and that is just depressing. i'm excited for new songs. if you go to austrailia this summer and my dad goes down there maybe i'll come and see you. :] yeaaaah. (Reply to this)

	undrgroundlegnd 2007-02-03 04:59 am UTC (link)
	wow, soooo many ellipses :) (Reply to this)

	oncolgist 2007-02-03 10:28 am UTC (link)
	I love Wicked :) (Reply to this)

	heavyheart_x3 2007-02-04 12:43 am UTC (link)
	i'm excited to watch that tonight! and hopefully i'll finally be able to see you guys live this spring with guster in cincinnati? that would be fabulous. take care <3 (Reply to this)

	love ya anyili35 2007-02-04 02:13 am UTC (link)
	Wicked is awesome and you guys rock (Reply to this)

	instabilitas 2007-02-05 04:31 am UTC (link)
	Sydney would have been fun. Yep... (Reply to this)

	foreverxbright 2007-02-05 05:08 am UTC (link)
	thanks for the update. i was only caught a little of the show, but ya'll looked like ya'll were having a good time. can't wait to see you again! (Reply to this)

	ami_shmami 2007-02-27 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	was so very much looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in melbourne. but ahh well, as long as you get here eventually :) (Reply to this)

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