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| From | "Michael Bennett" <mrhonorama@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Aerovons |
| Date | Mon, 16 Jun 2003 07:36:46 -0500 |
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Vested interest -- working in the public sector, I don't hear terms like
that anymore. Bob, you are spot on. The sleeve notes thing -- probably not
a biggie, since the person who wrote the notes liked the thing (still, you
wouldn't expect the liner writer to slag the project). If the dude is
actually an executive producer -- that is a full conflict. Either way, it
should have been disclosed.
This edges into territory that affects writers in small scenes -- writing
about artists whom you've gotten to know. In most cases, it's just a 'hi,
how are you' at a gig. In a small number, it's more in depth. I've written
reviews for records in advance, for artists who want them for advance
publicity. And I've listened to demos and offered comments.
I've struggled with trying to figure out where the line is crossed and
disclosure is necessary. I would like to think that I'm even more critical
of artists whom I know, though I'm probably more tactful (though I generally
like to take the constructive criticism, a la Trouser Press, tack anyway).
I don't think holds true merely for small scenes. I certainly see the local
press here jockeying for access to Wilco, and I think that affects how their
music (and side projects) is viewed. Then again, I presume these writers
for bigger publications don't have such a close relationship with Jeff
Tweedy, for example.
Wondering what the code of ethics is...
Mike Bennett
Record reviews and more at http://fufkin.com
>From: bob_hutton@standardlife.com
>One thing I would say: I noticed that the guy (Kieran Tyler?) who wrote
>the piece in MOJO is actually the same guy who wrote the sleeve-notes for
>the CD and is credited as the executive producer, or something like that.
>I thought the MOJO blurb was written by an independant journalist. Call me
>old-fashioned, but I think that writing up a piece for a music mag, without
>declaring that you have a vested interest in the product is frankly
>dishonest (although I am sure it happens often).
>
>What do others reckon?
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