Trent Reznor
originally posted at
www.poodiemusic.com
on May 6/08
Just downloaded Trent Reznor's new NIN album "The Slip" for free. I was struck by two things-the work of a prolific artist and how he has embraced the paradigm shift in the industry with alot of finesse and innovation. Some would say he's taking a "f__k you" stance spitting in the face that made him wealthy and is indirectly adversely affecting the biz structure and artists struggling to make a living. Yes, it can be argued when artists like Reznor or Radiohead "give it up for free", why would the public want to pay for new artists? Well, we can argue back and forth but the reality is that "free" is the new business model, atleast in music.It's like arguing about the validity or credibility of the internet. Being "old school" as I am, it's been a real haul getting my mind around the present state of the industry and it's ongoing metamorphosis that is changing the old model even as I write this blog. My conclusion? It's sink or swim. If one wants to continue in the industry today you have the choice of embracing and not complaining,or stepping aside hanging on to archaic concepts. Personally,as concerned as I am about our political,sociological, and economic state, I am at the same time,strangely excited about the possibilities available to artists of all disciplines. Problems and hard times can be accepted as just that or understood as opportunities. Opportunity to be resourceful. to reinvent in order to survive.I see the music industry as a microcosm of the world around us. Just like our world, it is in a state of turmoil. Old stubborn heads butting young rebellious ones Rather than blame the new technology and paradigm, the industry should be taking a real hard and honest look at itself. Time to wake up you biz execs! There's a new kid in town called "www" and we like the freedom and control he's giving us. You're gonna have to change before we come back home to you! Anyways, even if Reznor's "The Slip" falls a hair short of his "Pretty Hate Machine" and "The Downward Spiral", he more than makes up for it as he pioneers plowing his way through the morass of a stubborn industry in shambles being kept afloat by the new "Muzak" called American Idol and it's insipid parade of "industry safe" product! John Lennon wouldn't get any notice from these buffoons if he was trying to make it today.I mean c'mon, the loser Lennon couldn't dance and definitely was no "vocal gymnast" Sorry, I digressed! I look forward to Reznor's future work unencumbered by skull-bashing from guys in suits. The arenas will be packed with NIN fans who like myself downloaded the new album gratis. Get it? Give up something for something in return. Good luck to him and to all those open minded enough to find opportunity hiding in the debris. The world is changing all around us. If you don't like it, try to improve upon it or change it. I'm not aware of any monumental change being inspired by incessant whining unless there's some Newtonian Law that I'm not aware of.
Peace in '08 and beyond.
www.poodiemusic.com
on May 6/08
Just downloaded Trent Reznor's new NIN album "The Slip" for free. I was struck by two things-the work of a prolific artist and how he has embraced the paradigm shift in the industry with alot of finesse and innovation. Some would say he's taking a "f__k you" stance spitting in the face that made him wealthy and is indirectly adversely affecting the biz structure and artists struggling to make a living. Yes, it can be argued when artists like Reznor or Radiohead "give it up for free", why would the public want to pay for new artists? Well, we can argue back and forth but the reality is that "free" is the new business model, atleast in music.It's like arguing about the validity or credibility of the internet. Being "old school" as I am, it's been a real haul getting my mind around the present state of the industry and it's ongoing metamorphosis that is changing the old model even as I write this blog. My conclusion? It's sink or swim. If one wants to continue in the industry today you have the choice of embracing and not complaining,or stepping aside hanging on to archaic concepts. Personally,as concerned as I am about our political,sociological, and economic state, I am at the same time,strangely excited about the possibilities available to artists of all disciplines. Problems and hard times can be accepted as just that or understood as opportunities. Opportunity to be resourceful. to reinvent in order to survive.I see the music industry as a microcosm of the world around us. Just like our world, it is in a state of turmoil. Old stubborn heads butting young rebellious ones Rather than blame the new technology and paradigm, the industry should be taking a real hard and honest look at itself. Time to wake up you biz execs! There's a new kid in town called "www" and we like the freedom and control he's giving us. You're gonna have to change before we come back home to you! Anyways, even if Reznor's "The Slip" falls a hair short of his "Pretty Hate Machine" and "The Downward Spiral", he more than makes up for it as he pioneers plowing his way through the morass of a stubborn industry in shambles being kept afloat by the new "Muzak" called American Idol and it's insipid parade of "industry safe" product! John Lennon wouldn't get any notice from these buffoons if he was trying to make it today.I mean c'mon, the loser Lennon couldn't dance and definitely was no "vocal gymnast" Sorry, I digressed! I look forward to Reznor's future work unencumbered by skull-bashing from guys in suits. The arenas will be packed with NIN fans who like myself downloaded the new album gratis. Get it? Give up something for something in return. Good luck to him and to all those open minded enough to find opportunity hiding in the debris. The world is changing all around us. If you don't like it, try to improve upon it or change it. I'm not aware of any monumental change being inspired by incessant whining unless there's some Newtonian Law that I'm not aware of.
Peace in '08 and beyond.
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