Jon Boyes -> RE: ElFlamencoVive.es (Jul. 12 2006 15:23:22)
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ORIGINAL: Ron.M I just don't see the point of learners like me, making a CD that's going to sit alongside CD's of Paco, Manolo, Moraito etc etc, on a sale-or-return basis, unless it's just to point out to everybody.. Haven't posted much recently, been busy finishing my CD. [:D] [:D] No, really!! Had to come in on this, though. Personally, I wouldn't dream of recording and selling a 'flamenco' CD right now. Maybe in the future, who knows, but the standard is just SO high in this particular genre I would feel a little ridiculous. That's a personal thing. However, I have no problem releasing a CD of my own music, that's influenced by flamenco or whatever else. I think I write a good tune and so many people have asked me for a CD of my music over the years I would be mad not too. I am running a business after all. I disagree with Ron's views of musicians making their own CDs in general: quote:
ORIGINAL: Ron.M In the old days, you'd have to convince a Record Company that it was worthwhile making an investment in you, so an Agent would be sent along to look at your concerts and judge the reaction etc. So at least there was a bit of third-party filtering. These days anyone with a bit of computer savvy can sit in their bedroom and make a CD. Well yes, times have changed and the technology has enabled artists to be their own producers, set up their own labels etc. Does that mean lots of crap gets recorded? Yes of course, but ultimately the market decides how well a product does. Also, plenty of crap gets recorded by artists who HAVE been 'spotted' by A&R men and given contracts. Heard of this guy, Ron?: http://www.sethlakeman.co.uk/ He's one of the UK's best selling folk artists, he was a finalist for the Mercury prize last year (ie the industry's own award) for best album, which he recorded himself in his kitchen at a budget of £300. He was up against Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs etc, ie Big bands on big labels. Heard of the Artic Monkeys? Again, a huge act on the UK indie/rock scene, who launched their own music, building up a following on the internet. Jo Satriani financed his first recording himself, so did the Darkness (just off the top of my head).... both later got snapped up by major labels. So I don't buy the implication that home recorded music, or even musicians financing their own recordings which is pretty much the same thing, means it is inferior. Cream will always rise to the top. I think its a good thing that musicians now have greater scope to produce and market their own work, its empowering. The good stuff will sell, and less of the profits go to the fat cats that run the recording industry and basically maintain the status quo ("..hey looks like boy bands playing punk-pop are popular right now - quick, go and sign up a few more!"). There is also now the potential for a closer relationship between artist and their audience via the internet thanks to this revolution in the way the industry works.
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