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rogue
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response 50 of 61:
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Mar 12 00:55 UTC 1994 |
I am not sure you said anything that I didn't know. What you have not
explained is why an "alternative" band is no longer cool as soon as more
people listen to them. Also, even "alternative" bands have to commercialize
quite a bit even to be known by the alternative crowd. Is there
a threshold?
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other
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response 51 of 61:
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Mar 12 08:44 UTC 1994 |
Who decides whether a band is "cool" or not? It amounts to the same thing as
the music being "good" or "bad." It's the preference and taste of the
individual. The "alternative" radio stations are going to play whatever
will line their pockets, and the college radio stations generally play
whatever the DJ of the min
minute feels like playing.
All I'm really saying is to decide whether you like the music on the
basis of it's commercial status is ridiculous. If the music speaks to you,
then listen to yourself...
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davidtg
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response 52 of 61:
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Mar 13 18:14 UTC 1994 |
re #51....exactly! but that is what is wrong with commercialization....
when bands change from musical items to commercial items....they do not
care about sounding good, just making money.
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krj
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response 53 of 61:
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Mar 15 06:46 UTC 1994 |
(General #104 is now linked as Music #98. Hey, the fairwitness
finally did something!!!)
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krj
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response 54 of 61:
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Mar 15 06:57 UTC 1994 |
Polygon in #41 -- isn't it *amazing* to realize that you are no longer
a part of the target audience of the record companies? I had the same
reaction to Nirvana's big breakthrough hit.
By focussing exclusively on economics, Rogue seems to be missing
the role of tribal identity issues in all this. Also, when he
talks about those who "don't know how to market" their music,
one might think about what a crapshoot the entire music business
is. A record executive once described it as "throwing shit against
the wall to see what sticks." My favorite example is The Proclaimers.
They'd recorded two albums, the most recent in 1988, and given up
and retired due to low sales. They had a few fans; I was one, and
the actress who starred in "Benny & Joon" was another.
This actress just happened to be listening to a Proclaimers song
in her trailer during a filming break; the director stopped by,
loved the song, put it in the movie and it became a hit.
Now, after five years, the Proclaimers are selling more albums
than they did when they were touring in the late 80's, and they
have reformed to give it another whirl.
But I digress...
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rogue
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response 55 of 61:
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Mar 15 19:27 UTC 1994 |
So the Proclaimers are going to be induced into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of
Fame because of one song?
No one is doubting that "luck" plays a role in music, or in any other
endeavor. If you are "lucky" enough to meet the right people in business,
success comes easier. However, to imply that luck is the most important
factor is inappropriate.
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carson
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response 56 of 61:
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Mar 15 20:15 UTC 1994 |
perhaps a better example would be Aerosmith, but I'm not familiar enough
with their career to give it.
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goose
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response 57 of 61:
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Mar 18 01:31 UTC 1994 |
RE this whole bit. -- Kurdt apparently was taking perscription drugs and
mixed them with champagne, not a good idea.
RE jemmie and "alternative" -- alternative is nothing but a marketing term.
Used to sell mainstream records to people who think it's too un-cool to
buy mainstream records.
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davidtg
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response 58 of 61:
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Mar 25 01:00 UTC 1994 |
yep
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peacefrg
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response 59 of 61:
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Nov 23 03:45 UTC 1994 |
I'm going to take a wild Guess at the future, Since I am A psychic, Kirtd will
kill himself in April. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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brighn
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response 60 of 61:
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Nov 23 07:18 UTC 1994 |
Again, this April? He already killed himself once.
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peacefrg
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response 61 of 61:
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Nov 23 14:25 UTC 1994 |
He kills himself all the time. It
's a publicity thing. Just like Elvis.
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