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14 minutes ago, Baldwin Funster said:
There are longer term considerations that main artists don't recognize until it's too late.
Maybe so from an artistic perspective. We care about it as musicians.
The music business is about making as much money as possible in the moment.
14 minutes ago, Baldwin Funster said:But when the band has chemistry, you never know what you're going to lose by replacing someone.
For one reason or several, it is a risk that has been been taken many times over because it's a business.
OTOH, a guy like Dave Grohl (Nirvana & Foo Fighters) has been through it a couple of times and hasn't missed a beat.😎
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12 hours ago, niacin said:
This, 38-minute mark, Sting's manager explains why Branford Marsalis, the finest saxophone player of his generation, can't get a raise. You don't have to like it, you don't have to agree with it, but it is the reality of the market economy.
That clip should be recommended viewing for every artist and musician. Reality.😎
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Something else to
4 hours ago, AnotherScott said:And the second half of that problem is that those who DO see themselves as businesses are still competing with those who don't.
Add to the mix musicians who can afford to play for little or nothing. Those who have other sources of income and benefits along with other forms of entertainment help to dilute the market.
As it has always been, artists and musicians have to come up with something that makes their existence an added value.
There are several factors that create a demand for music.😎
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22 minutes ago, Baldwin Funster said:
You're right. The guy that pressed start on the potato fryer should net twice the money as the guy that entertained you for 4 hours playing difficult music. (Sarcasm).
Seriously, I almost feel sorry for musicians who are blessed/cursed with the ability to play difficult music.
Whether paid by the number of notes played and/or complexity of the music, Jazz and Classical musicians would be the highest paid performers. 😎
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Nor really uncomfortable or hilarious but I did a bunch of gigs where unpaid women would get on stage and strip and dance.
The band members at the front of the stage kinda served as bouncers to the extent they wouldn't allow dudes in the audience to touch or violate the women.
Those were the gigs where being a KB player in the back was the best seat in the house. Unobstructed view access to the free show within a show.😎
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As independent contractors, the pay artists and musicians can command is predicated on demand for their products/services.
If the pay is too low or stagnant, artists and musicians need to figure out what they're doing *wrong* and/or what they can do to increase revenue.
It's really no different from running any other kind of business. That's the main problem for many artists and musicians. They do not see themselves as a business.
For some strange reason, too many people overestimate their worth in believing that with a modicum of talent, somebody should pay for it. Yeah....no.🤣😎
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1 hour ago, AnotherScott said:
Maybe in the end, someone just buys the name, and it becomes another front end for one of the existing online sellers.
As I mentioned above, I could see that happening too. Would definitely make sense.😎
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There's a similar thread at Keyboard Corner.
Unfortunately, Brick and mortar music stores will continue to fade as online competitors and YouTube has diminished need for the in-store buying experience.😎
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Within the past 10 years, most folks would be hard pressed to name 5 musicians let alone 1 who are double threat Pop and Jazz musician.
The music industry no longer caters to a talent like Jesus Molina. Uber-talented folks like him get absorbed into playing behind other artists.😎
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Jesus Molina is yet another example of a gifted and talented person. No other explanation for his abilities required.
Regardless of any decline in music education in schools and advances in music technology the universe will always send a shooting star in human form.
It remains to be seen if the music business will afford Jesus Molina an opportunity to produce a body of work providing that's a path he even wants to pursue.😎
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There was a similar thread a couple months ago.😎
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35 minutes ago, JoJoB3 said:
3 items that aren't that difficult to manage.
Maintenance level of difficulty is a non-issue if/when vintage gear is on a stationary location.
The reality is that vintage gear maintenance is a necessity most musicians do not want to undertake.
Show up at a gig and explain to everyone that you'll need a few minutes to tune or change a pickup because it got knocked around in transit.🤣
The convenience of modern technology is that 1) gear maintenance is a non-issue and 2) provides a reasonable facsimile of sounds especially when it comes to gigging.😎
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1 hour ago, Stokely said:
My rep emailed me back and said we can do "something"....
That was my "test the waters" listing before putting keyboards up there. Saves 7% if I get paid in SW gift card balance, so that's also a bit of an incentive to buy from them.
Yep. Combination of sales through SW Gear Exchange and SW gift card and a reasonably negotiated price on the Fantom EX is a win all around.😎
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42 minutes ago, AROIOS said:
FM EP is just a sound, and can be programmed to be warm and expressive.
Absolutely. Second to Rhodes, I will always have an affinity for FM EPs and sounds in general.😎
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2 minutes ago, Stokely said:
Blargh, no new Fantom for me yet.
Might end up with the EX after all down the road.No worries. Provides more time to sell other gear. The new Fantom will cost nothing between gear sales and gig money.😎
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Obviously, an angel investor did not buy the music store chain.
However, I envision a scenario where an investor bulk buys the remaining Sam Ash inventory upon closure.
Then, that buyer will open an online music store and/or sell through Reverb or Amazon.
About 6 months from now, patient buyers will find great deals on new gear.😎
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15 minutes ago, J.F.N. said:
And yes, KUTGW with those Fatar beds!
Absolutely keep the Fatar key action. I would use a Modal Electronics synth as a MIDI controller for the key action alone.😎
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On 4/29/2024 at 2:43 PM, Anderton said:
I love these kinds of threads. Saves me having to go through 4,544,682 videos trying to find the nuggets.
Radio was that filter once upon a time.😎
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11 minutes ago, JoJoB3 said:
There are a ton of classic cars that are very easy to maintain and the same applies to the vintage rhodes thanks to humans out there who care.
10 minutes ago, JoJoB3 said:Mmm. No. Disagree.
I'll keep that in mind the next time I have to tune or order parts or fire up my soldering iron.😎
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16 minutes ago, zephonic said:
...owning a 45-year old instrument requires the sort of maintenance and care...Nir said it best: it’s like owning a classic car.
Facts. Definitely requires a commitment to upkeep.😁😎
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21 hours ago, Josh Paxton said:
...and it might even make you reconsider your dislike for the DX7 in straight-ahead jazz:
The DX7 EP didn't keep up so well with those fast bebop lines.🤣
Otherwise, Kenny Kirkland was absolutely phenomenal. Gone too soon.😎
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7 hours ago, Brad Kaenel said:
It’ll be my last, significant gear purchase going into my retirement years...
...it was the Fender Rhodes that won my heart...
While it is not yet a foregone conclusion that I will actually spend the $15K necessary to acquire one of these pianos...
The Rhodes MK8 seems like a logical purchase especially for those of us who identify with that sound as our instrumental voice.
Yet, I haven't been able to justify to myself placing an order for one. Mainly because I already have an immaculate Rhodes Stage Mark II. Also, the digital facsimiles have gotten better for a fraction of the cost.
Until I can play the new deal, I'm definitely looking forward to your hands-on review of the Rhodes MK8.😎
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13 hours ago, miden said:
Went with the 7 - be better for splits and if/when I need to do a solo keyboard pop gig....jazz shows will always be with the weighted 88.
Late to the party but would have recommended the MODX7 for the very reason above.😎
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Modal Electronics makes very cool synths. Hopefully, new ownership will be able to keep them afloat.
If Modal Electronics is reading/listening, the next product should b a 61-key, sampler/synthesizer.😉😎
Shhhh.... Touring musician pay
in The Keyboard Corner
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Fans buy tickets to see the artist.
If an individual musician can't make the show or is replaced but the artist is there, fans aren't going to demand a refund.
However, if the artist i.e. star of the show can't make it but the band is ready to go, fans will expect a refund.😎