The Murder Of Music, Think Before You Act
Emir Hot
Dec 9 2009, 04:18 AM
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My friend and an awesome neoclassical shredder Borislav Mitic has recently signed for Lion Music which is the metal label from Finland that also released my album.

Just before he released his new record he posted a very seirous story about "The Murder of Music" on the Lion Music's website. Some of other Lion Music artists (including me) also gave their input on this subject.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

I would be interested to see comments on Borislav's text from GMC community.

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blindwillie
Dec 12 2009, 01:58 PM
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QUOTE (Emir Hot @ Dec 11 2009, 02:35 PM) *
Exactly smile.gif So what are we doing here with 10 hours of practicing everyday? Shall we start making hip-hop music or there is a way to make a living of music that we spent years learning? I think that decision to be musician nowadays is the most risky move you can make. All these posts in this thread are actually showing what I was hoping to see and that's why I am not even trying to continue with music professionaly. I like my guitar and I am happy to play small clubs and teach but no way I can live of that. I wish I was a plumber smile.gif These guys are making serious money.


That's what I was getting at. If you want to make money out of music then guitar and metal may be the wrong choise. You probably will have to sell your soul and convert to a broader genre. IMO I'd say stick to what you like, it will be the best choise in the end. Money will help you get through the day but it _will_not_ buy you happy.
Play for the joy of it or the money? To me the answer is clear.
A shame though to know all this great musicians (incl. you Emir and many here) and pretty much know they aren't the ones who will top the charts.
Mmmm plumbers... yes. And caarpenters an electricians. That's where the money is smile.gif Definetly made the wrong choise once upon the time. I was aiming for elecrician. We've done some repairs and renovation of our house this fall (too). They know how to charge you. They completly control the market and can pick the jobs that makes the most money.

QUOTE (Emir Hot @ Dec 11 2009, 02:44 PM) *
No more loans for investing in that mate smile.gif We need to eat.

That food-thing is a pain. Having to t eat and sleep really limits our choises. smile.gif

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Dec 11 2009, 03:05 PM) *
I agree with Emir here, although the situation is not black & white. Today, labels are still strong and can advertise artists better than they can do for themselves. But as the time passes by and times are changing, some artists emerge and become famous solely on the means of internet free self promotion. This was not possible before, and labels understand that they have no control over that area, they never did because that area doesn't give them what they are after - profit. As they get less and less money from record sales, they are signing many more artists with less sales to increase profit. This watering down will produce greater number of signed small artists, and they can soon become equal to the artists that choose for the indy label. The labels of the future will shift their interest to Internet and battle will continue there. It has already started, as big labels are trying to kill the free services. They are not doing this just to eliminate piracy, they are doing this to create monopoly once again. But this time, I don't think they can succeed. Internet is way to open to control it.

True about labels and their promoting of artists, but they wont promote everybody they've signed. Only a lucky few will get the backing to rise to fame. All others will get close to nothing at a big label.

Great discussion. Interesting to hear your opinions.

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- Emir Hot   The Murder Of Music   Dec 9 2009, 04:18 AM
- - Santiago Diaz Garces   Let's take a look......   Dec 9 2009, 04:23 AM
- - audiopaal   I agree with him for the most part, and it's t...   Dec 9 2009, 08:07 AM
- - gibsonmatte   Really strong words from your friend Emir, and I a...   Dec 9 2009, 09:38 AM
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- - ItsMe   Nice article, strong words. I agree absolutely tha...   Dec 9 2009, 01:20 PM
- - CathShadow   I don't pirate, neither music, nor games. peri...   Dec 9 2009, 02:17 PM
- - Keilnoth   Ah well, I wrote a big text but then deleted it. P...   Dec 9 2009, 07:31 PM
- - Gus   Piracy is always a delicate topic. I remember Marc...   Dec 9 2009, 07:33 PM
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- - Keilnoth   Emir, I am really interested to know the policies ...   Dec 9 2009, 08:36 PM
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