In a message dated 7/14/03 10:00:40 AM, audities-owner@smoe.org writes:


> 
> I just don't see this as such a gloomy time for music. Things are
> changing, sure... but that is not necessarily a bad thing. As a fan,
> artist, and label owner, I find it to be a very exciting time and view
> the state of the industry more along the lines of wiping the slate clean.
> 
> 
   Can I Get a Universal Amen brothers and Sisters? 

As long as you continue this conversation based on past models and lack and 
frustration 
all you will do is recreate the obvious pit falls and stereotypes of your 
past experiences

Like Clear Channel and Bush have ruined Art for Eternity 

Can I suggest reading "Follow the Music" The Elektra Story??
The Holtzman brothers came up with an amazing new idea 
No one had sound effects Records in the early 60's
 so without spending nearly a pretty penny and   by releasing Sound Effects   
Vol. 1 - 1000   with no residuals to pay to anyone
Elektra was able to fiancee all their artists without the pressures and 
demand of going Gold   
and that   model for ... the time being   was about nurturing   artists 
anything is possible

 I'd much rather hear Ryan's ideas then recycling The "Let me tell you how 
bad it is out there" 
That conversation was old in the 80's and now nearly 25 years later 
Isn't it a about time to line up with new models of possibilities??
 Heck Not Lame is a great example    Duet To it 
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IPO Vol. 6
Everything I Ever Was
 Grant McDERMOTT