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gilli moon article
spiritual
independence
Whether we move forward
independently or as a united front, I am overwhelmed by the strength, passion
and energy that exudes my fellow music compadres in this so-called music
revolution. It's not easy going out there and making it happen for yourself.
It's a long and hard road, a life long journey of becoming who we want to be,
making some sense of our creative urges, and hoping others understand and
enjoy what we do. More and more when I tour around I am meeting such wonderful
artists who are empowering themselves and their art, believing in themselves,
and understanding the art of promotion and the art of business. I am really
excited at what lies ahead for all of us who are going out there and making it
happen.
I read the
press daily about what's going on in L.A, San Fran, Seattle, Vancouver, New
York, Phoenix, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, London.... acoustic music, folk
music, alternative music, rock, pop, whatever the inclination... being taken
to the people, the masses, in a movement that is surely to be THE way.. the
indie way. Not ignoring the "system" of the music industry or even
the Majors, for they do bring great business to the industry, but working
with, in tandem, those in the industry, creating a circle/network of
our own we can call our "industry" and being business savvy and
strong in our affairs while retaining artist integrity.
We've come into
a world now... although masked by fear, threats of war, threats to our
stability, ... but a world that is also encouraging freedom of creativity,
where with simple tools we can create the music, manufacture the music, upload
to cyberspace and cost effectively distribute it. We live in a new renaissance
where we are not only able to (and even forced to in the current economic
climate) look within and analyze who we are, but we are able to create our own
opportunities simply by working hard, remaining true to our goals, and not
giving up. We can have everything we want, if we truly believe it, focus and
enjoy every single day. We can work alone, we can work with our teams, we can
work with the status quo, or change it all. There are no longer rules.
I look forward
to the times when radio (in particular), tv and media are accessible and
open to new, good music without any barriers except the acceptable rating
of what is good, and not by any other immoral persuasions. I believe in a
system where music on the Net is paid for, where people understand the concept
of either subscribing to music downloads at a reasonable rate, or that they
buy the Cds once listening to the free tracks - but that takes education
of the masses to learn to respect music as a service and respect of the artist
as a service provider that is worthy of earning as much as any other service
provider. I look forward to a time when venues (and promoters of music venues)
respect artists of original music, and pay reasonable and fair rates for
performances, for we all work hard to entertain and are worthy of such
payment.
There is much
to change in the music industry, but at the same time, I see many changes, and
those are emanating from artists themselves who, like artists through the
ages, are overcoming obstacles small and large to create their own
opportunities, share their creativity and create a lifestyle that allows them
to continue making their art. I am really delighted to be surrounded by
individuals such as these, and at times like Christmas, this spiritual season
for all inclinations, I want to wish everyone a good one, a prosperous one
(for we are all rich in heart) and let us think about PEACE because that is
what this world needs right now. With peace of mind in our own hearts, brings
peace to the world.
Be
passionate one and all!
© 2002
gilli moon
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