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
2011-09-30
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!!!
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