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Bands not allowed time to mature. Sort of.
Chesire Cat:
What I am saying is, its not ignoble to want to receive compensation for your music. If someone loves teaching, and becomes a teacher, they get paid for it, if someone loves wood working and becomes a carpenter, they get paid for it. See what I am getting at.
Not to mention the non monetary gains, like appreciation, which does matter to people. I just dont think its realistic to expect that someone who loves making music and was the type to have a record deal at one time shouldnt be expected to want these other things.
Thrillho:
When did anyone say anything about entitlement?
I wasn't trying to say all musicians should EXPECT success, I'm just saying that a lot of them will want it, and that acting like there is some kind of greater artistic integrity in making your music regardless of whether only 1 person ever hears it is ridiculous.
Patrick:
Basically, that level of elitism is for dicks no matter which end of the market you are on.
Joseph:
--- Quote from: DynamiteKid on 28 Mar 2009, 11:52 ---I'm just saying that a lot of them will want it
--- End quote ---
They should accept that definitions of success vary, and that achieving it can be very difficult if their definitions of success is financial solvency through their music.
Koremora:
I agree with the sentiment that it is possible to create great music, be in a band, and still work a regular job while you are doing it. One of my favorite post-metal bands, Rosetta, is full of guys who work full-time jobs while making their music. Hell, the lead vocalist is an elementary school teacher. They even work around making time to tour. That said, it is always a goal to try to receive compensation for what you do. I don't think failing to reach that financial goal should keep you from making music, though. There are other ways to support your art if the ideal doesn't work out. Just my 2cc. :-D
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