Rich And Famous?, concerning the teachers here |
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if he is rich or not.. im not sure 
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Oct 1 2008, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE (jer @ Oct 1 2008, 07:23 PM)  ..... But I don't think we'll be seeing the members of Blind Guardian on MTV Cribs any time soon. .... That would be a step in the wrong direction anyway, in my opinion  MTV Cribs is for commercial sellouts...... On topic: There is a few topics about "How to break though in the music business", and a lot of instructors had great things to say there. But I doubt they roll around on piles of money like Metallica
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Oct 1 2008, 06:54 PM
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This is because no matter how good you are you still need some luck and connections to become rich and famous. There are few who are rich and famous and doing music, compared to a bunch of players who are really good and deserve to be famous but circumstances make them as they are.
Also if I may add that being rich and famous doesn't have to be a good thing at all. It is important to have a fulfilled life and family and to earn for them a healthy amount of money. Rolling around in piles of money can be fun, but can empty the soul of a man pretty quickly. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Oct 1 2008, 06:55 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Oct 1 2008, 07:47 PM
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Let's keep the discussion around the fame part when it concerns the GMC members and instructors. What their income is and whether they are rich or not is non of anyones business. Thinking foremost of Marcus Siepen who's been mentioned a couple of times already. I know he's cool and will probably not be concerned by this talk, but ones income and bank accounts is personal and not public.
Feel free to discuss his fame though. -------------------- My bands homepage
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A mate tours Europe a fair bit every year with his band and I must admit that lifestlye looks great when I'm stuck in the office
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Oct 1 2008, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE (jer @ Oct 1 2008, 02:51 PM) This seems like a sensible crowd. I don't expect anyone to be asking for scans of bank statements or anything. I haven't been here long though. So perhaps I've missed some inappropriate behavior in the past. You're right - we are pretty sensible on the whole  Micke was just gently steering the conversation away from subjects that might be embarrassing or sensitive to our esteemed instructors - we wouldn't want to upset them! It wasn't aimed at anyone in particular, just the thread in general, so don't feel singled out!
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Oct 1 2008, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Oct 1 2008, 07:54 PM) This is because no matter how good you are you still need some luck and connections to become rich and famous. There are few who are rich and famous and doing music, compared to a bunch of players who are really good and deserve to be famous but circumstances make them as they are. I totally agree with Ivan here. I guess we are all tired of watching "successful" (mediatic and bad) bands on TV or on the radio, who have almost non-existent musical skills, and what's worse, no taste at all. Then we go to a local pub or small concert and are astonished to find some totally unknown guys playing excellent music, people who have clearly invested thousands of hours in their playing, and will never be able to make a living out of music alone. Sad but true. -------------------- Guitars:
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Oct 1 2008, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE (Fran @ Oct 1 2008, 10:04 PM) I totally agree with Ivan here. I guess we are all tired of watching "successful" (mediatic and bad) bands on TV or on the radio, who have almost non-existent musical skills, and what's worse, no taste at all. Then we go to a local pub or small concert and are astonished to find some totally unknown guys playing excellent music, people who have clearly invested thousands of hours in their playing, and will never be able to make a living out of music alone. Sad but true. Indeed... Comes back to what I said about "Commercial Sellouts" further up this thread The most famous band/artists I listen to these days are Foo Fighters and Tenacious D. The other stuff I listen to, like William Fitzsimmons and Agalloch, have probably never been mentioned on Norwegian media.. Or even MTV for that matter. -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
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Oct 2 2008, 03:35 AM
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QUOTE (Fran @ Oct 1 2008, 01:04 PM) I totally agree with Ivan here. I guess we are all tired of watching "successful" (mediatic and bad) bands on TV or on the radio, who have almost non-existent musical skills, and what's worse, no taste at all. Then we go to a local pub or small concert and are astonished to find some totally unknown guys playing excellent music, people who have clearly invested thousands of hours in their playing, and will never be able to make a living out of music alone. Sad but true. On the other hand, the Internet has made it possible for many previous unknowns to become "somewhat knowns" and every little bit helps. We have several instructors here who have CDs for sale, and I think that's great. This topic is about rich and famous, and I think you can be one without the other. Of my favorite groups, I'd hate to see them go "mainstream," because very few real Artists can withstand the pressures of commercial success. -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Oct 2 2008, 06:33 AM
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QUOTE (jer @ Oct 2 2008, 04:23 AM) As it should be? Are you serious? Then why don't we all just put a bullet in our head when after blow out the candles on our 30th birthday. Giving up on your dream is a personal choice. It's not right for everyone. And in my humble opinion, its certainly not "as it should be". How I understood Frank was that as you got a wife, mortage, children that takes priority over the dream you're chasing. Yes, as it should be, I titally agree. Making a familiy is a responsibility, spending 50 incomeless hours a week chasing a dream while your family don't get to see you nor get any money from it doesn't cut it in real life. And since I've got a wife and three kids, house, mortage and all that it's reality. Sure, can still dream but can't spend a whole lot of time making it real. Just doesn't work. -------------------- My bands homepage
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