I agree with u on this issue. It is indeed difficult for
musicians who are truly artists and not businessmen in tattered jeans to
get their work across to those who would surely appreciate it...unless
ofcourse, there are certain alternative media playing a role. Perhaps,
this does not apply to Matt as he lives in the west where u got
underground clubs and fanzines spreading the word around. But, I live in
Bangkok, Thailand, where groove-based music is appreciated only by those
with a
healthy regard for jazz, and other art forms involving complex rythms, and
who are bored of rock 'n' roll and grunge, which is not a sizable group of
poeple I must say. Thus, we turn into the Internet for info on our
favorite music, without which we are pretty much in the dark.
But, ofcourse, having Michael Jackson on toilet paper, or Jon Bon
Jovi on condoms, or even Cranberries going "I am free to decide" 57 times
a day on radio is, altogether, a different matter.
By the way, do u happen to have any info about the availability of
Galactic's new release in the Tower Records outlets in Asia in the near
future.
Shiva Trippz
> I dont mean to crowd the AJ list with pointless "me-too" messages,
> but...
>
> Fans need to realize that it is VERY difficult for musicians to make a
> living making music, and that most independent labels are trying to help
> the situation by any means necessary. This includes the occasional post
> to fan lists like this one.
>
> Matt, I wonder what you're doing to help support the music you love?
>
> I trust that intelligent people can make up their own minds on what
> emails they want to avoid, and what music they're willing to buy. Let's
> not make the uphill battle against Michael Bolton, Kenny G, etc any more
> difficult by booting independent labels off the Acid Jazz list.
>
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> Dan Prothero
> FOG CITY RECORDS
> fogcity@fogworld.com
> http://www.fogworld.com
>
> GROOVE GUIDE - http://www.grooveguide.com
> THE online guide to the global groove scene
>
> Listen to the Galactic CD while online - in stereo!
> http://ww2.audionet.com/pub/music/rap/galactic_28st.ram
> (requires the free RealAudio 3.0 plug-in from www.realaudio.com)
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