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RE: Dictionary of Bull (in reply to Ron.M)
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'Infectious Gypsy Guitar"......wheres the antibiotics? 'Were invited to perform At'.......but never made it on the program 'Endorsed by'.......means buys in bulk 'Guitar Sponsored by'.....but never actually performs with it 'Expressive tones'........wheres that lactation machine? 'proudly presented by'....means theres alot of $$$ at stake quick edit before it hits the fan again.. real words that are out there
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Date Feb. 16 2010 0:17:54
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RE: Dictionary of Bull (in reply to Florian)
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sure if the bull comes from the artist it is a worry...when they start believing it all hell breaks loose.... but with marketing people it is to be expected.... sometimes there is a middle ground when words and expressions help sell the artist without reducing it to a sack of lies and platitudes.... reviews always help when used in context. the performance speaks for itself. but it is a fine line.... know your publicist!!! ps. personally i like the 'heart' word, but not to be confused with the fingers....though a pacemaker in my pulgar might make my alzapua rapido...
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Date Feb. 16 2010 3:25:50
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Florian
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sure if the bull comes from the artist it is a worry lol... i know what u saying man but again...each uses what they have...i asked Susi to writte my first bio cause i didnt know what you sopossed to do and told her to make me sound good or we are over what if someone dosent have any reviews ? u still have to start somewhere..u still got to get the reviewers to your show quote:
sometimes there is a middle ground when words and expressions help sell the artist without reducing it to a sack of lies and platitudes ofcourse...theres limits..this i totally understand and agree. should stay away from things like " the best " "the biggest" " the only" etc etc " the only real" or " the best guitarist in....." u know people who use negative vibes to advertise a show thats always cringeful quote:
Another one is "and has shared the stage with"....[various legendary Artists, such as.... got that one too on my internet bio quote:
Anyone got some other examples? yeah a couple..err.. It all starts when you litlle with " you are the greatest mom in the world" and then it moves to everything around you, news , articles, resumes, religion, war campaigns, elections, presentations, white lies, compliments, preprinted xmass cards etc...you probably got britains best tv station running in the background right now..and when you wake up you are going to read britains most informed and honest newspaper...right after you eat britans favourite cerials bud ...king of beers Kia-Ora We all adore a Kia-Ora.” Wheaties “Breakfast of champions.” BMW "The ultimate driving machine." Hallmark "When you care enough to send the very best" Hamlet "Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet." Heineken Heineken refreshes the parts other beers cannot reach." RCA: Changing entertainment. Again. and my personal fav British Airways "The world's favourite airline." if the rest of the world was playing to the no trying to sell rules the slogen might be : British Airways.."majority of the world have never been on us and would have no idea if we are their favourite or not..ps..we lose your bagadge just like everyone else like the abba song says Take a chance on me or "We are the worlds safest airline..we only had 15 plane crashes ...come fly with us " And Alexander the greate would be Alexander one of the greates
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Date Feb. 16 2010 3:35:50
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what if someone dosent have any reviews ? u still have to start somewhere..u still got to get the reviewers to your show sure...best to talk about the performance with a 'bit' of background on the performers.... the rest will come...hard honest work. not quote:
" the best guitarist in....." a pin stripped suit and sunglasses? we hear each other. hard to get an honest bio....it has to be earned...takes time....the 'look at me here i am' is just wrong. anyway off to find some practice material... you got your first draft of your bio?
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Date Feb. 16 2010 3:55:19
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Ron.M
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I agree Flo... actually when I read the finished copy of my CV, I couldn't believe how brilliant this guy was!! I would have hired him on the spot! The main thing to remember when putting good **** together is to steer well clear of provable facts... So things like... "His widely acclaimed debut album..." "his recent tour, which received numerous standing ovations..." A good bit of commercial advertising **** I like is "....because you're worth it!..." Like, you could apply it to ANYTHING.... So OK ...you want to lose weight but would still love to have that big cream pie...Go On...Spoil Yourself .....because you're worth it! or... "Why do you keep doin' that Crystal Meth and Smack crap??" "Because I'm worth it! " Another thing that gets me about Flamenco, is how copywriters (non-Flamenco) always came up with the word combinations "Fantastic, Fire, Fiery, Fury, Grace, Passion" to describe the album. Try it yourself... "Fiery Flamenco!" "Flamenco Fury!" "Fury and Passion" "The Fire of Flamenco" "The Grace and Fire of Flamenco" "Passion and Fire" "Passion, Grace and Fire" (hey... that sounds good!) There should be an accredited University Degree course in **** IMO. It really is an Art! cheers, Ron BA(BS)
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Date Feb. 16 2010 9:59:43
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