this is an old track recorded on old recording equipment.
it's the title track on my first "released" CD. in a previous post, i discuss my regrets on the death of the CD release show, and moreover, the CD its self.
now, i have a new idea, and it's a bad one (if you are into the idea of making profit from art)
i'm thinking about pressing my best album onto vinyl. looks like it'll cost about $1500 to make 100 copies. the album will be called "pass it on" or "borrow this album" or "lend this album" ...something like that.
the idea is that you borrow the album, listen to it until you are done, and then pass it on to someone who might enjoy it. and keep the album moving.
if you want a permanent copy, download it. for free (or whatever you want to donate). if you insist on keeping the record its self, well, that's gonna cost you.
the record is something to be passed along, borrowed, lent, and passed along some more.
you don't get charged to see a piece of art. i don't think it's ever been that way. you don't get charged to hear a song on the radio. what's more, in the history of art, i would say most people who own a piece of art, did not buy it for profit...they bought it to enjoy it (or to show it off--see: status symbol). so, it's stupid to think an industry based on this formula of making profit from art could last forever. i'm talking to you, record industry. hey, local band who thinks it can make a living when people go en masse to buy your crappy CD, i'm looking at you, too.
people pay for events. they have historically paid for live performances, exhibits, and shows...and usually for established talent.
for a local band to think they could sell product without being established is arrogance, and no wonder it never works out for them. for a local band to think a CD release show would expose people to their music is silly. they may buy your CD, but listen to it?
here's what the "pass it on" album idea offers: no pressure to listen.
you don't like it? pass it on.
oh, you do like it? listen until you're done, and pass it on.
oh, you wish you still had the album? ask for it back or download it.
oh, you still have it? when did you last listen to it? dude, pass it on. if you want to something to keep forever, download it. seriously man, i appreciate that you enjoy the music, but these things cost me like $1500. dude, if you insist on keeping it, you'll have to give me a donation or something...
so there you go, the album is free as long as you pass it on. if you decide to keep it, you owe me fifteen dollars american.
