Comments on: This Weeks Amazon Music Industry Top Sellers

By: Maylin

Maylin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:38:52 +0000

yes you are right mambios. those metntioned here are very useful for many artists and bands. it is not that easy to enter the music industry and they need to learn about many things before doing so. having knowledge about this also is good for them not to get fooled by companies and the people who will handle them.

By: Maylin

Maylin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:06:21 +0000

I agree with you attagirl. even those talent shows can not really give you a big break. it is still important that you yourself should make an effort for you to get discovered. you can not rely on other people and things to achieve your goals in life. music industry is also just like a normal job. you need to do what you can for you to have that job.

By: Maylin

Maylin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:38 +0000

Yes you are both true Fardreamer and AusQtie. it is not bad to learn about what you are getting into. i mean, how will you survive and be on the position where you are if you won’t learn about it? just like in the movie industry, how will you become successful if you are ignorant about this movie business?

By: Maylin

Maylin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:56:08 +0000

Yeah Killian. i think that is also important for us to know and learn about the music industry, not just the music itself. this also may help us understand more what really music is all about. it is true that there are advantages and disadvantages in learning about the music business. but that is why we will let ourselves discover these things.=)

By: Fardreamer

Fardreamer — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:54:55 +0000

I think (referring to Leighdu’s comment) that many young artists dismiss the non-musical aspects of their chosen career for various reasons. Some (especially guys) think that their talent, and talent alone, can take them very far without a business plan or any thought of getting managers or accountants, and others simply don’t know how to go about the business process despite knowing they need to learn marketing, scheduling, and other financially-oriented skils.

By: attagirl

attagirl — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:44:55 +0000

It is very important to get the word out there in any format that you can. There are many talented people out there in the world that just do not know where to turn for help. So shows like American Idol have helped but that is simply not enough. People need to know what is expected of them, where to get the help they need and books are a great expression that can help people to move.

I think independent labels or promoting yourself is a great way to start. Thanks to the internet you have a means to communicate and build a fan base long before a label picks up on you.

By: Leighdu

Leighdu — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:01:53 +0000

I have a family member that is trying hard to break into the business. He already knows that he will never go with a major label, and this is by his choice. However, he does lack the business experience needed to make it in the music industry. I think a book like this would be perfect (and essential) to up and comers who want to promote their own music. Although I have not read the book personally, this article has me curious. This may be something to put on the Christmas list.

By: AusQtie

AusQtie — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:26:29 +0000

Knowing about what you are getting involved in is never wrong, unless you should not be involved from the beginning. There has been time and time again a band has died off due to becoming to commercial and losing their edgy raw sound due to what is forced upon the group. I want superior music produced by superior artists not record labels and sound equipment.

By: Fardreamer

Fardreamer — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:32:23 +0000

I don’t know…I think that any art form, regardless whether it’s painting, writing, or music, doesn’t necessarily lose its purity because the artist needs to learn about the business aspects of art. Music for music’s sake is fine, but even the most rebellious, the most independent musicians need a roof over their heads and food on the dinner table, so learning about business stuff isn’t a bad idea.

By: mambios

mambios — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:15:48 +0000

I think it’s important that people seeking to make it in the industry are well informed and books like the ones mentioned above are very useful.

Just look back at the bands that have been shafted over the years by unscrupulous record companies and struggle to pay back their advances, let alone make any money.

The more you know about something the more you can work it in your advantage.