The speaker expresses their appreciation for Ed Sheeran's music, which they find relatable and comforting, especially during times of loss and emotional turmoil. They share their personal experiences of falling in love with Sheeran's music, which brought them joy, happiness, and a sense of community. The speaker also mentions the interactive pop-up experience they had with Sheeran's album, "Subtract," where fans could immerse themselves in the album, watch music videos, and engage in other interactive activities.
The speaker reflects on their long-standing relationship with Sheeran's fan base, describing them as a community of friends who have grown with them over the years. They share anecdotes about how they reconnected with their fans at the pop-up event, and how the fans' shared experience of Sheeran's music has created a deep bond among them.
The speaker also talks about their own journey as a fan, stating that they have been a fan since they were 13, and have seen Sheeran's fan base grow and evolve over the years. They express admiration for Sheeran's down-to-earth persona and his ability to connect with fans on a personal level.
Finally, the speaker shares their personal connection with Sheeran's music, stating that his songs have become their stories and bring out joy and happiness in them. They express their gratitude for Sheeran's music and his ability to connect with people on a deep and heartfelt level.
1. The speaker expresses gratitude for the music of a deceased father, stating that it has been very relatable and has brought much love and happiness into their life.
2. The speaker mentions that their husband and they fell in love listening to the music of the deceased father.
3. The speaker attributes their music to one of their favorite friendships and to opening up after being closed off for a long time.
4. The speaker appreciates the comfort that the music brought into their life.
5. The speaker mentions that an album came exactly when they needed it and that the music saved their life.
6. The speaker shares that they can't thank the deceased enough for putting their emotions into words.
7. The speaker expresses excitement about seeing the "subtract" album come to life in the AmEx pop-up space.
8. The speaker describes the pop-up space as a place where people could immerse themselves in the album and have interactive experiences.
9. The speaker mentions that there were painting sessions of the album covers, a Dolby Atmos room to watch music videos, and journals for writing personal notes.
10. The speaker shares that they have reconnected with their fan base and that they are people they wouldn't have met in their day-to-day life.
11. The speaker states that they have been a fan for over 10 years, since they were 13, around 2011.
12. The speaker describes their fan base as a community and mentions that they all hang out and see shows together.
13. The speaker mentions that they have known some of their fans since they were young and that they are now in their mid-20s.
14. The speaker shares that they have seen over 40 gigs with their fans.
15. The speaker expresses that it's cool to be able to go to something in groups and listen to an album for the first time in a unique way.
16. The speaker describes Ed Sheeran as everyone's friend and as a real person.
17. The speaker mentions that they have rented a bus in Los Angeles and are going to surprise some fans.
18. The speaker shares that they have been in person at the pop-up and having people talk to them about songs and what lyrics mean to them.
19. The speaker describes the experience of having people talk to them about songs and what lyrics mean to them as really important and really cool.
20. The speaker mentions that they couldn't listen to a specific song for a long time because it broke them, but they were able to get that kind of emotion out of someone who doesn't connect to soft music.
21. The speaker shares that the musician makes music for the people, saying that this is his song but when he puts it out, it's for the fans and it doesn't belong to him anymore.
22. The speaker mentions that the music brings out joy and happiness with the fans.
23. The speaker describes the musician as someone who can connect people through his music at a very deep and heartfelt level.
24. The speaker mentions that the musician hasn't let fame go to his head and that he is just a normal person doing the best he can.
25. The speaker expresses that they feel like the fan was a really successful fan.