i don't think that genuine artists expect to make vast amounts of money. the ones that do make alot, do so because they've sold alot of records.so if you believe in capitalism and supply & demand, then you would have to conclude that they do indeed deserve the sums they get. of course people like michael jackson who have made it due to their past talent have no right to expect future success unless the material warrants it. its true that money isn't the overriding factor for genuine artists, but if they get it then fairplay to them.
john ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 7:48 PM Subject: RE: (313) downloading, peer-to-peer, etc In the old days, we had patrons and salons. Favoured musicians and artists were subsidised so they could dedicate all their time to creativity. Those days are over. These days, after some artists and musicians have become global stars, there is too much expectation from artists who expect worldly goods and eternal glory for their efforts - in reality medicocre artists are paid way too much to produce far too little, while more talented people languish because they feel left out by the music 'industry'. Real talent ignores all of that and just gets on with it, regardless of circumstances, whether they be adverse or nurturing. It is a 20th century capitalist construct to expect to make money doing what you enjoy - nobody else expects it, so why are artists any different? Or am I being too cynical? All I can say is that great music continues to be produced, regardless of whether people make any money out of it (in fact you could argue that a lot of great music comes out of difficult times), so that must count for something. PS I have had too many glasses of shampoo, so excuse if this doesn't make any sense -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 7:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: (313) downloading, peer-to-peer, etc > (i tend to believe, as a producer, that all music, as a > form of art, should be free and that no one should make a > living as a musician) I tend to believe, as a producer and label owner, that everyone has a right to make a living in something that they enjoy and feel their talent lies. I think that saying all music should be free is ridiculous. If we make something that people enjoy, we deserve something back- so that we can go eat too! I know what you are getting at, about art being free, but we just don't live in that ideal world.. we've all got bills to pay. rant over.. kev <<WILD LOOPS>> ############################################################################ ######### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. ############################################################################ #########
