18-09-2009, 10:25
I like the free music thing, and agree with CMB: Before, bands would struggle in obscurity, hoping some record executive would show up at a club one night. Now they can put up a website, put something on YouTube, etc., and get their stuff out there...DIY.
I don't think most of bands' income should be from royalty checks. I think it should come from playing concerts. That sounds "punk" as well: staying close to the fans and making it more about raw expression than production and polish.
As I've said before, nobody owns any song; it's all stolen, so to speak. The idea that any song is original is an idea fabricated by the business side so they can control the money.
Instead of touring to promote their album, bands should put out albums to promote their tour. Having to prove their worth as musicians in person keeps them more honest than sitting by their mailbox waiting for royalty checks.
I don't think most of bands' income should be from royalty checks. I think it should come from playing concerts. That sounds "punk" as well: staying close to the fans and making it more about raw expression than production and polish.
As I've said before, nobody owns any song; it's all stolen, so to speak. The idea that any song is original is an idea fabricated by the business side so they can control the money.
Instead of touring to promote their album, bands should put out albums to promote their tour. Having to prove their worth as musicians in person keeps them more honest than sitting by their mailbox waiting for royalty checks.