what happened to yes dear?

[beni]

i haven't heard any news for a while and they had no gig for a long time (as it says on their website). does anyone know whats up?

[Zombie Don Ho]

The concept of that band was songwriting collaboration between Ryen, Jose and Nate... Their bass player quit, then Ryen and Jose left to reform Ozma, which presumably took the wind out of Nate's sails a bit.

[I Like Ozma]

i also think nate is busy with (the elected?)

[FireAarro]

The concept of that band was songwriting collaboration between Ryen, Jose and Nate... Their bass player quit, then Ryen and Jose left to reform Ozma, which presumably took the wind out of Nate's sails a bit.

Some other members joined to make it a full band again.

[beni]

The concept of that band was songwriting collaboration between Ryen, Jose and Nate... Their bass player quit, then Ryen and Jose left to reform Ozma, which presumably took the wind out of Nate's sails a bit.

Some other members joined to make it a full band again.

yep... thats why i'm asking.

[gloom-glaam]

Nate plays with the Elected and, I think, the Seeds. Miah teaches drums and guitars. That's all I know about, but they probably have gotten real jobs and/or are in university, so that probably takes up quite a bit of their time.

[Fantastic Max]

Nate plays with the Elected and, I think, the Seeds. Miah teaches drums and guitars. That's all I know about, but they probably have gotten real jobs and/or are in university, so that probably takes up quite a bit of their time.

Yeah, and also...what happened to the other Asian guy that was in it at first? Forgot his name. He played bass.
Also, while a couple other members joined to make it a full band again, they didn't really do anything, or record anything. But as for it being a Nate/Ryen/Jose writing trio....I honestly think that Nate made that band. His written songs were the best, in my opinion.

[I Like Ozma]

nope, that band was LIKE TOTALLY ryens. Give Me The End was the best yes dear song, hence written by ryen. although i believe nate and ryens styles meshed very well.

[CT-700]

I'd have to agree with Fantastic Sam, I think Yes Dear was more Nate than Ryen. Ryen and Jose's personal styles definately contributed to the sound though.

[Not Jason]

I liked Yes Dear just fine, but I always heard a clear separation between Ryen and Nate's writing style.  I think in time they could have developed a chemistry that would have really tied the project together, and I think their later songs suggest that, but they never really had time to get that far.  I think Ryen wrote some decent stuff for Yes Dear, but I actually tend to prefer Nate's, which is odd, because Arlo bores me to tears.

[gloom-glaam]

Now we all know about the 12 songs for download off of their website. However, does anybody else have the songs: Big Mistake, the Good Life, I don't Like You, Me and Zeke, or Motorhead? As well as: Death's Pretty Young Wife, Sad Little Chick, MollyB, Rosalie, and Sparks? Oh, and I put the lists separately because I am unsure of whether or not the latter list are Yes Dear demos, or Nate's own demos.

[FireAarro]

nope, that band was LIKE TOTALLY ryens. Give Me The End was the best yes dear song, hence written by ryen. although i believe nate and ryens styles meshed very well.

Hence? Are you using that in the right context?

[I Like Ozma]

Now we all know about the 12 songs for download off of their website. However, does anybody else have the songs: Big Mistake, the Good Life, I don't Like You, Me and Zeke, or Motorhead? As well as: Death's Pretty Young Wife, Sad Little Chick, MollyB, Rosalie, and Sparks? Oh, and I put the lists separately because I am unsure of whether or not the latter list are Yes Dear demos, or Nate's own demos.

i have never heard of any of those. have you heard them? if yes, when/how?

[gloom-glaam]

I' really tempted to tell you that no, I haven't heard of those songs before.

The story is that accidentally found Nate Greeley on Soulseek, while looking for some Get Set Go. After browsing his files, I noticed he had some personal demos, Yes Dear demos, and one Arlo demo. I then downloaded all of them. I asked him through soulseek and myspace if it was ok to share them with other people, but i never have got an answer. it's been awhile since I've asked, but I don't want to bug the guy.

[Not Jason]

I' really tempted to tell you that no, I haven't heard of those songs before.

The story is that accidentally found Nate Greeley on Soulseek, while looking for some Get Set Go. After browsing his files, I noticed he had some personal demos, Yes Dear demos, and one Arlo demo. I then downloaded all of them. I asked him through soulseek and myspace if it was ok to share them with other people, but i never have got an answer. it's been awhile since I've asked, but I don't want to bug the guy.

If I were you, I'd sit on them.  Though it's his own fault for sharing things on soulseek, it seems a little sketchy to be sharing things you found like that unless you have permission.

[I Like Ozma]

i would advise you to share the yesdear songs.

[Not Jason]

Hey, I'd like to hear them too!  All I'm saying is that just because he was sharing them on his computer doesn't mean he necessarily mean that he wanted them heard.  I have no idea how his computer is set up, but it may have been a complete accident on his part that these ended up in a folder on his computer that wound up being shared.  And yeah, that would still make it his fault that other people managed to get them, but something about the whole thing just sits wrong with me.  If he had put these on a CD or uploaded them somewhere or sent them to fans, that would be one thing, it would suggest that he wants them heard.  To me, however, a person's computer is just about as personal as a thing can be.  I think distributing things you've gotten off his computer like that is a little bit unethical.  It's like reading somebody's diary:  just because it's left in the open doesn't mean you should scan the pages and put it online.

[gloom-glaam]

I know, that's why i haven't shared them.

[Not Jason]

I'm not saying I blame you for downloading them either.  That's why I used the analogy I did:

It's like reading somebody's diary:  just because it's left in the open doesn't mean you should scan the pages and put it online.

But of COURSE you're going to read it.  Duh.

[Rome]

oh just share them. don't buy into jason's self rightous banter.

[Oatmeal]

so.... what's Nates soulseek name?

[Not Jason]

oh just share them. don't buy into jason's self rightous banter.

well, for the record, i don't think self-righteous is really the word I'd use.  i'd download them in a second if they were put online.  I'm just saying, it's somewhat unethical in my opinion.  If I were Nate, I'd be pissed.

[I Like Ozma]

well correct me if im wrong (which most likely i am)

but isnt the fact that he has the songs on soulseek mean that hes making them somewhat public?

[gloom-glaam]

I don't think he meant to put them on soulseek, he just added his whole music folder to the shared files list. It's easier than adding every folder than the three which I found.

Also, I'm not going to post his username on here, I don't think it's my duty to announce his personal details here. Not that it would change much if I did post his name, he hasn't been online forever.

[I Like Ozma]

alright, you dont have to... *cough* PM *cough*

[gloom-glaam]

fine

[Martha Gail]

From Nate Greely regarding the demos via myspace message:

hmm. those were not supposed to be heard. it's ok i guess but mollyb is kind of a joke song birthday present for someone, so id rather not post that one. thanks for asking at least.

[I Like Ozma]

so there is only one song he doesnt want posted woo hoo!!!

[Martha Gail]

Read the very first thing he says after "hmm."

[amish]

If he wanted them posted, he would have provided links to them himself.