Positive Brings Positive - A Happy Thread

[Scorplady]

I've been thinking quite a bit lately about the Scorpions and these forums. I read a lot more than I post (probably a good thing!) mostly because I want to avoid negativity if/when I can.

Positive energy brings positive things. I firmly believe in that.

Lets face it - we all love the Scorpions or we wouldn't be reading/posting here. Some incredible friendships have been made through these very forums and through meetups throughout the world and I know there will be more in the future.

The music of our dear Scorpions is a very powerful thing. Have you ever had a bad day when things just weren't going right - you are on your way home from work/school/wherever and you turn on the radio/CD/MP3player/Computer and the Scorpions are playing and before you know it you are singing along or thinking about a happy time? You find yourself smiling and forgetting your troubles even if it's a few minutes. You lose yourself in the melody, in what the lyrics say or just in the joy of listening to your favorite song.

Just this morning I was being mundane and doing some grocery shopping - I found myself grumpy because it's too hot this summer, or the stores didn't have the things I was looking for. I got into my car and of course the Scorpions were playing a song and I found myself grinning like a crazy lady - the memories of all the wonderful times returning to me.

So everyone - I know that we all want things. We want the Scorpions to continue touring, we want them to visit countries they have never gone to before or in a long time. We don't want this to end and it doesn't have to. The music lives on and so do we! The Scorpions are with us, playing on a stage - always somewhere right?

For their last show in the USA, towards the end of the concert, a wave of emotion came over me. I was looking at the guys literally 2-3 feet in front of me and I felt a moment of profound sadness just trying to soak in everything in front of me - remembering the moment and the feeling of being at a Scorpions concert. My feelings must of shown on my face because before I knew it Klaus was in front of me and while he may or not be aware of it...those few seconds of eye contact told me not to be sad - to live in this moment and enjoy every bit of it because he most certainly was. There was no more sadness after that - only smiles.

To all my friends here that I have met from around the world and to those I have yet to meet, lets bring this positive energy. Lets share the amazing experiences or memories we have no matter how small or large. Lets leave any animosity aside, lets just enjoy the music and experiences we all experience through the power of positive energy.

Are you ready to ROCK? Lets do it!

(Oh and thanks for listening - positive energy wahooooooo!)

[YNWA]

Thanks for starting this topic, Joanne. I absolutely agree with you and Sherry`s idea - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=31659 - for making this forum a positive place again, cause it`s the common passion who unite us, right?

Couple of months ago, I started a topic viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31319 that I feel extremely sad, cause very soon, everything will be over. But, thanks to all the forum members, who answered, I really feel on the opposite way right now! I know I have to sqeeze the moment, not to think about what would happen and I know too that.. the best is yet to come! That has, somehow, became my motto

So, I really would be happy if I see that everyone here left the differences and the little argues between us aside and focus on what unite us - SCORPIONS! Or if just some can`t do it, let`s just ignore the people, who doesn`t share their points of view. It seems so easy for me, cause there is nothing we divide...

[Scorplady]

Thanks for starting this topic, Joanne. I absolutely agree with you and Sherry`s idea - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=31659 - for making this forum a positive place again, cause it`s the common passion who unite us, right?

Couple of months ago, I started a topic viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31319 that I feel extremely sad, cause very soon, everything will be over. But, thanks to all the forum members, who answered, I really feel on the opposite way right now! I know I have to sqeeze the moment, not to think about what would happen and I know too that.. the best is yet to come! That has, somehow, became my motto

So, I really would be happy if I see that everyone here left the differences and the little argues between us aside and focus on what unite us - SCORPIONS! Or if just some can`t do it, let`s just ignore the people, who doesn`t share their points of view. It seems so easy for me, cause there is nothing we divide...

I think you said it better than I ever could.

[Deleted User 13688]

No Joanne, you both said it perfectly in each your own way!

[onecrazysquaw]

Joanne,
thats a great sentiment,but we allk know life isnt that hunky dory...
You say POSITIVE, well when I post things that ARE POSITIVE, they get either thread jacked or ridiculed or just plain try to ruin it..
This is why I locked the MARK REISER topic....His name doesnt deserve this...

You see one can post positive all they want, there will always be those who will trash what you say or trash your work.
Why ? Cuz they think they can do it better, when in fact we should be supporting each other instead of bashing one another...

Its sad that the past cant be left in the past...
Its never stopped me from doing what I love, and I have been doing a damn good job at it...
MANY OF US HAVE.

As long as the crap continues to fly around here, the less I am inclined to share my interview/review.
The interview is for the band , for promotion, NOT FOR BEING JEALOUS OVER cuz YOU didnt do it.
I worked HARD for it and God Rewards those who remain loyal to His ways.

I will be as positive as I can...
I have the IGNORE button to back me up.
Others should try it ....

PLEASE IF YOU DONT LIKE WHAT I SAY either skip over it, or feel free to block me, I wont be offended.

I have spoken my peace..
from here on out if you want to poke at me or say Negative things, I will just ignore it and move on...

This is the place we all should practive what Scorpions said...
"UNDER THE SAME SUN"

[Invitado]

God knows I like the spirit on your topic Joanne !! and of course I share the idea of communion, but ..

have you always loved all people at school ? at uni ? do you get along with everyone at work ? ..Cause I don`t ....so I think it`sd not big deal we can`t get along with everyone here.

Wich doesn`t mean we don`t have to be respectful with everyones words.... and sometimes this can be quite an excercize.

I think we should still share reviews and interviews and just avoid getting involved in arguments,...the best way we can.

PS : I`m sorry ,so many grammar mistakes

[fos daddy]

I positively forgot what i was going to say

[No One Like You]

Joanne,

I love the story about Klaus looking in to your eyes, I can just picture that Thanks!

[Deleted User 13688]

On a POSITIVE note, I got wished a Happy Birthday today by the guitarman!! Thx buddy!

[No One Like You]

AWW Wonderful Cristy, what a great Birthday!! and BTW your jewelry rawks!!

[Deleted User 13688]

AWW Wonderful Cristy, what a great Birthday!! and BTW your jewelry rawks!!

Thanks Beth!! MJ has always remembered to wish me bday wishes, but then he has a memory that is so amazing that he told me one time that he has around 5,000 telephone numbers memorized. He is brilliant! That's part of why he remembers faces and such.
BTW, I hope you get ur guitar pick soon!

[No One Like You]

Thank you, I'm so looking forward to the pick, I will take a pic when it arrives ad post on FB..and I was just reading about MJ being taught Math by the guy who discovered him, Francis Buchholz, his mind must be so sharp..They're so interesting, and that's why their fans are interesting. Happy Happy Birthday Girl!

[Deleted User 13688]

Thank you, I'm so looking forward to the pick, I will take a pic when it arrives ad post on FB..and I was just reading about MJ being taught Math by the guy who discovered him, Francis Buchholz, his mind must be so sharp..They're so interesting, and that's why their fans are interesting. Happy Happy Birthday Girl!

Interesting, where are you reading that MJ was taught math by Francis? That man was already studying to be a lawyer when he was "discovered" hun. AND he has known Uli since he was a boy, so I don't think Francis discovered him. Also, Matthias tried out for guitar player along with 140 others and got the spot. Which was great since he filled it so perfectly, yeah?
But anyway, let me tell ya....MJ knows 4 languages (German, English, Spanish, and French) AND last I heard about a year or so ago, he was teaching himself to speak Russian! Now you know that man must have a high IQ. But when I have asked him what it is, he won't tell me.
Can't wait to see the pick on ya. I have other necklaces to make too, so many special folks in my life.

[No One Like You]

On His FB Page. But appreciate any info..

"Career
Before joining the Scorpions, Jabs played for the bands Lady, Fargo and Deadlock. Jabs was hired to join the Scorpions upon the departure of guitarist Ulrich Roth in August 1978. Jabs was discovered by Francis Buchholz, who helped him learn mathematics. However Michael Schenker, younger brother of Scorpions rhythm guitarist/songwriter Rudolf Schenker had made the decision to leave his own band UFO, and expressed interest at re-joining the Scorpions as lead guitarist. Michael Schenker had already been a member of the Scorpions and left the band after the recording of their first album Lonesome Crow in 1972. As a result, Jabs was dismissed very shortly after joining the band."

[No One Like You]

However, Michael Schenker proved to be very unreliable during this time period and would frequently be absent from the band's live shows. This caused the Scorpions to contact Jabs at the last minute to fill in for Michael. After too many absences, Michael Schenker left and Jabs was permanently reinstated as lead guitarist for the Scorpions, which he has been ever since. This is why the Scorpions' 1979 album Lovedrive featured guitar tracks recorded by both Jabs and Michael Schenker. Jabs' playing style was a large part of Lovedrive's fresher, newer, heavier sound. This "Van Halen-like" sound would become the band's signature as it would propel them into superstardom in the 1980's. In the year 2000, he was awarded the city of Hanover plaque.

Source
Description above from the Wikipedia article Matthias Jabs, licensed under CC-BY-SA full list of contributors here. Community Pages are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.

OK So from WIKI, on his Musician/Band page

[Deleted User 13688]

haha I bet if MJ were to read that he would have a heartatttack! ha No babes, I don't know who posted that, since anyone can add to those, but Francis didn't discover MJ, (he may have told Matthias about the auditons, I don't know) cuz Matthias already knew about Scorps like I said cuz he knew Uli and he travelled the music circles and so when the band auditioned for the replacement for Uli and Michael, Matthias auditioned like everyone else and he made the grade. As far as Francis teaching Matthias math, that man was already in college and far ahead of his intelligence level. I am sorry huney, there is so much crap sometimes in those things. Just sayin....I hope you don't take offense.

You know what tho? I think it would be fun if you were to ask him. He hasn't answered a decent fan question in quite some time.

[Gabi6912]

Ah you may see Joanne, I might write how I agree with you, but you have allready found yourself outoff your own topic.
There is a leader of your topic, but it isn't you.

[No One Like You]

I will ask him, see what happens. There is a lot of info out there, correcting misinformation is positive. The truth is positive, knowledge is positive, and so is being able to talk freely and respectfully, Thanks JoAnne.

[No One Like You]

I have had so many positive experiences meeting new friends through FOS since the 7/7 Jones Beach Concert, and here is an example of how The Scorpions affect our lives in a positive way. One new friend (from a far away country!) was posting on FB about a break up, obviously in a lot of pain, and we started talking about our different opinions about the subject, and how music can be very healing. Then I saw a video post on his FB with him singing "Send Me an Angel" it was very touching and cool.

It generated more talk about who Klaus' influences might be, and this exchange of information between fans is so helpful and sweet to me.

I look forward to hearing more stories about the Scorpions experiences, memories and positive effects in our lives from you all

[phuong]

They inspired me to do a piece of embroidery, anyone's buying?