> >> y'all out there that are independent/DIY's-
> >> more power to ya....start a revolution on this here 'net!
> >>
> >I think this is the more interesting part of the post, and I hope it
> >isn't ignored. this is entirely possible. I was thinking of uploading a
> >bunch of my beats to my home page, just to see what people would do with
> >them if I put them up for free like that (I already have a sample of a
> >noisy/housey song up). the main thing record companies have,
> >which gives them power with artists, is the ability to distribute their
> >music all over the world, and to promote the music.
> >
> >anybody with internet access, a home page, and a little creativity has
> >this same ability, tho on a much smaller scale. you can upload samples
> >and offer tapes via cheap mail order. perfectly legal, cheap and
> >potentially international distribution. could completely circumvent the
> >record industry.
>
> DO IT! I'm headed to your homepage now! Empower yourself!
>
> kevin "mr fliz" kiernan
>
wow. this is really cool. you're the third person who's sent me mail
like this. what an easy way to publicize your music. I just wish I had
more uploaded for you all; the only thing up there isn't even acid-jazzy,
but housey/jungly instead.
luckily, I've got three days off work and the weekend, so stay tuned.
btw, just for the sake of more gratuitous self-promotion (and to point
out that this model really could work) I'm forwarding this message to the
list.
giles bowkett - gibo@ripco.com
"May the four winds blow you safely home"
Writing and music samples available
at http://pages.ripco.com/~gibo/