The day that music stops being profitable is the day that those who play for love will thrive.
-Dan Kikkert
I realize that I are more than likely to be just as famous in 10 and 20 years than I am right now. This is a let down at first, but then I realize how much more life I can live when I have only 6 people expecting great things from me instead of 60,000.
"Too much pressure" I tell myself so it's easier to accept ha ha.
Also, after reading many comments by people on the internet as they debate the pros and cons of internet music promotion/piracy (depending on your point of view), I realize that the internet is not the issue here. Neither is the actual sharing of music.
The problem is the attitude.
We think music should be free because:
-The latest generation (myself included) believes we are entitled to it like so many other things.
-Something that can be mass produced so easily doesn't have a lot of value.
-Music is something that is part of what it means to be human so who can say they own any of it?
Regardless of the reason(s), if I don't think I should pay for music, I'll download it or trade albums with a friend in person.
Humanity always finds a way to do what it wants.
Therefore, we have to change what we want.
Challenge accepted?
Idea:
What if once a week, everyone made a point to tell one friend about a new awesome band that they found out about?
How about once a day?
That might help great musicians more than file sharing or record labels...
And just so we're clear, I'm all for free music and sharing, but being part of music is lot of work and support is needed.
I'm not sure if it's proper to give unsolicited advice but at the risk of offending the Internet gods: My advice to entertainers is don't do music or art if you ever expect fame, money or security. Do it because you are compelled to do it. Do it because you can't stop doing it.
I'm done :)
Here is the latest cover!!!
