just got this link from a friend and just now starting to read through it, but it has some really interesting ideas and is definitely worth reading.
"1000 True Fans"
more to follow...........
update
so the article presents a pretty compelling argument. I mean being able to count to 1000 is not that difficult. And three years is certainly not a long time to suffer and toil for one's art. And certainly if you follow through on the initial math, that is a very modest but sustainable living even in this American Financial Mess we live in today.
1,000 true fans * $100/year their willing to spend = $100,000 per year.
Now let's not get into to many statistics, as I do consider myself a true fan of some artists, and i find it hard to believe that i spend around $100 a year on materials, works, pieces, etc. that they produce. THat being said i would agree that i spend at least $50 per year on multiple artists, and well, multiply that by $1,000 and you still have $50,000 per year. Either way the math is still compelling.
2011-10-17
2011-09-30
Spotify the new music pirate
I found quick a collection of articles on Spotify and other streaming services available for musicians to get their music heard. They are all written from different artist views from small and independent artists. Some of them are very good and well worth the read. I will not say i agree with everything that is said, but certainly these are "food for thought"
article 1: Spotify From a Musician’s Perspective
article 2: Should Artists Have to Work a 2nd Job?
article 3: Release day economics
article 4: Zoe Keating On Spotify
article 5: Spotify should give indies a fair deal on royalties
Finally, here is a quote to make you go "ouch"!:
"I am very concerned about the apparent disrespect shown by many in our culture to those who pursue artistic endeavors, One recent survey showed a surprising number of Americans who believe that artists should have a second job to support themselves – as they should not expect to be paid for their art! We must educate the public and eradicate these extremely destructive beliefs." -- John Simson
article 1: Spotify From a Musician’s Perspective
article 2: Should Artists Have to Work a 2nd Job?
article 3: Release day economics
article 4: Zoe Keating On Spotify
article 5: Spotify should give indies a fair deal on royalties
Finally, here is a quote to make you go "ouch"!:
"I am very concerned about the apparent disrespect shown by many in our culture to those who pursue artistic endeavors, One recent survey showed a surprising number of Americans who believe that artists should have a second job to support themselves – as they should not expect to be paid for their art! We must educate the public and eradicate these extremely destructive beliefs." -- John Simson
2011-09-26
Blog and Site Changes
As you can see our blog has gone through a name change recently, and I am here to announce that it will be going through a design and architectural change as well. So for the time being, our dear blog will be offline while these changes take place.
Once our move is finished, we will be launching new sections of the website, and blog bringing you more features, more links, more videos, and off course more music.
Stay tuned!!!
Once our move is finished, we will be launching new sections of the website, and blog bringing you more features, more links, more videos, and off course more music.
Stay tuned!!!
2011-09-23
Still worried about pirates
So as usual, I start the morning by checking me email. In it today, is an email from Janek with a new post on his blog. Naturally, i went there, and noticed rright off, that there was a link to a post John Mclaughlin wront on his blog.
Starting with the Mclaughlin blog, I began to dig into a morning of reading while sipping my coffee.While I can not say that I am shocked by the blog post, it certainly is upsetting to me. I think it might be a bit too narrow minded, and the murder analogy is a bit far fetched for me. I Still have my one question though, How come all this piracy stuff only came up now and do we still need to discuss it? I for one, have to admit that as a youngster i created many "mix" cassettes and gave them away to all sorts of people.Also, I think it is a stated fact that piracy is going on, and will not stop anytime soon.
I still think the recent advances in technology have dramatically freed artists to explore more, and I think the freedom gained back from the labels will help all musicians in the long run. Don't forget, we no longer have to wait for some A&R guy to OK us going to the studio, and making a record.
Will it take awhile for the changes to finish,.... sure.
Will there be a lot of pain while things change,......... sure.
In the long run will life, work, and creativity be improved for musicians,.........YES!
Sooooo......... murder analogies aside, I went back to Janek's blog, thinking that he would follow suite and rail against the "interent boogey-men" as well. I was very pleased that he did not go down this path.Nice post Janek!
The changes coming and affecting the music industry will forever change the cultural landscape that we all navigate. The cat is out of the bag, and there is no going back to the good 'ole days. I am amazed at people who want to bring back the good 'ole days. Do they really prefer one person or company ripping them off, instead of thousands, even if the dollar amounts are the same? At least now a days, it is the fans who actually listen to the music ripping you off instead of the greedy record industry.
Oh well.....more tirades later.
Starting with the Mclaughlin blog, I began to dig into a morning of reading while sipping my coffee.While I can not say that I am shocked by the blog post, it certainly is upsetting to me. I think it might be a bit too narrow minded, and the murder analogy is a bit far fetched for me. I Still have my one question though, How come all this piracy stuff only came up now and do we still need to discuss it? I for one, have to admit that as a youngster i created many "mix" cassettes and gave them away to all sorts of people.Also, I think it is a stated fact that piracy is going on, and will not stop anytime soon.
I still think the recent advances in technology have dramatically freed artists to explore more, and I think the freedom gained back from the labels will help all musicians in the long run. Don't forget, we no longer have to wait for some A&R guy to OK us going to the studio, and making a record.
Will it take awhile for the changes to finish,.... sure.
Will there be a lot of pain while things change,......... sure.
In the long run will life, work, and creativity be improved for musicians,.........YES!
Sooooo......... murder analogies aside, I went back to Janek's blog, thinking that he would follow suite and rail against the "interent boogey-men" as well. I was very pleased that he did not go down this path.Nice post Janek!
The changes coming and affecting the music industry will forever change the cultural landscape that we all navigate. The cat is out of the bag, and there is no going back to the good 'ole days. I am amazed at people who want to bring back the good 'ole days. Do they really prefer one person or company ripping them off, instead of thousands, even if the dollar amounts are the same? At least now a days, it is the fans who actually listen to the music ripping you off instead of the greedy record industry.
Oh well.....more tirades later.
2011-09-22
Plug-in round up, week 24
So there is a new installment of the plugin roundup and the music radar websites. Also this week, a great producer video, many articles on the Nirvana Nevermind album, and some old tales about Hendrix. Check it out.......
2011-09-20
Looking for some Melodic development.......?
So our friend Janek has a new bass lesson available for everyone. Hurry up, as this one probably will not be around for too much longer.
A great lesson for newer and old bassists to watch and take in. Janek gives some good ideas of how he goes about his practice regime, and coming up with ideas to use later in his solos and bass lines. You don't need his pedal to do the looping, just get your favorite DAW software, or just record yourself with audacity and just play it back over and over.
A great lesson for newer and old bassists to watch and take in. Janek gives some good ideas of how he goes about his practice regime, and coming up with ideas to use later in his solos and bass lines. You don't need his pedal to do the looping, just get your favorite DAW software, or just record yourself with audacity and just play it back over and over.
2011-09-16
2011-09-08
Come and Get it........
and get it while you can.....
Janek has a new bass lesson a triads, but it is only available for the next 24 hours.
Triad Lesson
Janek has a new bass lesson a triads, but it is only available for the next 24 hours.
Triad Lesson
2011-09-05
Free music software round-up: Week 93 | MusicRadar.com
Been missing for some time form the Music Radar pages, but we are glad to see the music freeware listings back on this site.
Free music software round-up: Week 93 | MusicRadar.com
Free music software round-up: Week 93 | MusicRadar.com
2011-09-03
Mark King video i happen to find
For those of us who love the under-rated Level 42 bassist, here is a random product video i found on You Tube. Check it out!!!
2011-08-29
2011-08-25
Make Music in your Browser?
very cool!
Obviously these applications are not going to respond like a full blown DAW, but the potential is definitely there. This is certainly worth playing around with and experimenting with. Who knows, you might get something you even like.........
soundation.com
audiosauna.com
angryoctopus.co.nz
Obviously these applications are not going to respond like a full blown DAW, but the potential is definitely there. This is certainly worth playing around with and experimenting with. Who knows, you might get something you even like.........
soundation.com
audiosauna.com
angryoctopus.co.nz
2011-08-11
Free Lessons from Janeck....
Sign up with your email to get a couple of free lessons from Janeck Gwizdala. I just signed up and watched the dimished 7th chord excersize. I will definitely be adding this to my regular practice routine.
Thanks Janeck!
Thanks Janeck!
2011-08-09
Greed and the Music Industry
Great paper/essay written by a Chicago artists that is becoming more well known these days. This is a re-print of a re-print as the original does not seem to be available these days.
Read it here.
quote:
"They’ve raised prices of CDs to punish us for losses to piracy, while of course; this only punishes honest music customers. RIAA has now stooped to sending out letters at random accusing internet users of sharing files and directing them to a website, where you can make “discount settlements” payable by credit card.
How can they sue you for $750 for downloading a digital song that’s sold to retailers for less than $0.70? I have yet to hear the answer to that question. So naturally, I think to myself: “Hey! I own a record label! How can I get involved in this profit party?”. Oh, RIAA is a private club. Small businesses don’t seem to be allowed.
So does this mean that if I sign with a major label I’ll get my fair share of these lawsuits battling the theft of my material? Nope. Artists are only compensated for post-recoup sales. 0% of this lawsuit money is trickled down to the artist. So basically, if you’re not one of these companies, you can’t win."
Read it here.
quote:
"They’ve raised prices of CDs to punish us for losses to piracy, while of course; this only punishes honest music customers. RIAA has now stooped to sending out letters at random accusing internet users of sharing files and directing them to a website, where you can make “discount settlements” payable by credit card.
How can they sue you for $750 for downloading a digital song that’s sold to retailers for less than $0.70? I have yet to hear the answer to that question. So naturally, I think to myself: “Hey! I own a record label! How can I get involved in this profit party?”. Oh, RIAA is a private club. Small businesses don’t seem to be allowed.
So does this mean that if I sign with a major label I’ll get my fair share of these lawsuits battling the theft of my material? Nope. Artists are only compensated for post-recoup sales. 0% of this lawsuit money is trickled down to the artist. So basically, if you’re not one of these companies, you can’t win."
2011-08-04
New Track: rockandroller
rockandroller by 31ric
This is a bit of a departure from the regular glitch like recordings i have been making. This track is a bit more drum and bass than the others I have done previously.
More free track goodness!!
This is a bit of a departure from the regular glitch like recordings i have been making. This track is a bit more drum and bass than the others I have done previously.
More free track goodness!!
2011-08-03
Electric Guitars.......
Borrowing a friends guitar for a few days. Forgot how much fun they are to play. Thanks tsanreiki!
- 31ric
- 31ric
2011-08-01
New Machine Tools Tracks.
Here are the new Machine Tools tracks.
chmod000 by quantarecords
These are performance mixes of a few of our tracks directly into Pro Tools, from this last weekend. These are generally rough mixes, and do not include any overdubs by Mike or myself on our string instruments right now.
Enjoy!!!
On Last.fm
chmod000 by quantarecords
These are performance mixes of a few of our tracks directly into Pro Tools, from this last weekend. These are generally rough mixes, and do not include any overdubs by Mike or myself on our string instruments right now.
Enjoy!!!
On Last.fm
2011-07-31
New Machine Tools tracks!
New tracks are uploading now. Stay tuned for links to hear the new Machine Tools tracks!
- 31ric
- 31ric
2011-07-29
Quick Shout of Thanks!
Wanted to give a quick shout out of thanks to innovatormusicgroup for their Pro Tools tutorials. FOr some time I have been trying to get the maschine to record into pro Tools, and thanks to them and their video, we finally were able to get this figure out.
video is here
We are doing it a little different, in that we are mixing to Stereo tracks, and bussing most of our drums to one channel, but all of the concepts are the same.
Peace! and Thanks!
video is here
We are doing it a little different, in that we are mixing to Stereo tracks, and bussing most of our drums to one channel, but all of the concepts are the same.
Peace! and Thanks!
2011-07-28
Promotions Doldrums
Starting to really learn what it takes to develop an Internet presence these days. With so many social networks, and social-like sites, there are millions of accounts that you need to keep track of, not to mention the personal artist site, and then trying to tie all of these in with each other, so you do not need to make 14 million posts per day.
Uggh! it can be a lot of work. As i figure this out more and more, I will keep posting here to keep you up to date with all things 31ric related.
This truly is a very large undertaking!
Uggh! it can be a lot of work. As i figure this out more and more, I will keep posting here to keep you up to date with all things 31ric related.
This truly is a very large undertaking!
2011-07-27
2011-07-25
New Track: Funky Bass
funky-bass by 31ric
Here is a track i have posted on Soundcloud. It is free to listen to, and to download. Check it out.
P.S. --> as always everything on SoundCloud is free to listen to and to downlaod.
Here is a track i have posted on Soundcloud. It is free to listen to, and to download. Check it out.
P.S. --> as always everything on SoundCloud is free to listen to and to downlaod.
2011-07-18
New Track: Something
2011-07-07
2011-07-06
2011-07-01
Preview Tracks for Tonight's Show
Here are some preview tracks for tonight's show. the recording quality on these is not the best, as we wanted to just get something uploaded for people to get the basic idea.
Tonight: 9 PM @ Praxis Gallery Chicago
Tonight: 9 PM @ Praxis Gallery Chicago
2011-06-30
Show July 1
Just a reminder that I will be playing with a new group, "Machine Tools", this Friday at the Praxis gallery in Chicago. Come out and listen to some great music and see some great artwork.
Sent from 31ric.
Sent from 31ric.
2011-06-27
Some riffig randomness craziness
Fun Stuff........
Step 1) Pick any four unique notes, one from each of the drop down menus. Choose what clef you would like the variations to be notated in and select what rhythmic value each note should have.
Step 2) Click on the button labeled "Bergonzify!". Nothing will happen until you click "Notate!", so...
Step 3) So click on the button labeled "Notate!" already! Now you can see (and hear!) all the permutations of the four notes you selected. Click on the examples to access the playback feature and transposing options.
Step 1) Pick any four unique notes, one from each of the drop down menus. Choose what clef you would like the variations to be notated in and select what rhythmic value each note should have.
Step 2) Click on the button labeled "Bergonzify!". Nothing will happen until you click "Notate!", so...
Step 3) So click on the button labeled "Notate!" already! Now you can see (and hear!) all the permutations of the four notes you selected. Click on the examples to access the playback feature and transposing options.
2011-05-06
Great quote from Dave Weckl
What a great quote and great attitude towards music.
”It is my goal to inspire as many young (and not so young) people as possible to want to play music, whether it be drums or another instrument. With all the problems of the world today, I feel this is my way of contributing a positive action towards spiritual happiness, which music can be a big part of, if you let it. So parents, if your child has a talent for music, please allow them the opportunity to develop that talent!”
2011-04-26
New Blog to watch for Bass Players
Want to really quickly write about a new blog that i have been following. This is geared towards bass players and is a great source of information ranging form gear, licks, solo transcriptions, etc. I am quickly falling in love with this blog. Go check it out, if you are a bass player i guarantee you will find something worthwhile there.
2011-03-15
2011-03-13
Some more great sites
So a couple of more great sites to check out for your music needs.
First another sheet music site: free-scores.com. This is not a credit checking site, but instead is a great site that people post different compositions that they have finished. Lots of great stuff in here from Rock, Jazz, Blues, and contemporary classical music.
Next, is a music magazine parent company site: musicradar.com. Parent company to a lot of great magazines. All kinds of tips, tricks, samples, schwag, etc. for you to look through Great videos and instruction tools as well.
First another sheet music site: free-scores.com. This is not a credit checking site, but instead is a great site that people post different compositions that they have finished. Lots of great stuff in here from Rock, Jazz, Blues, and contemporary classical music.
Next, is a music magazine parent company site: musicradar.com. Parent company to a lot of great magazines. All kinds of tips, tricks, samples, schwag, etc. for you to look through Great videos and instruction tools as well.
2011-02-11
A great New Site
Found a great new site today for musical scores by thousands of different composers. This site is primarily for public domain works, though there are a few pieces that have been released via Creative Commons.
2011-01-26
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