Of course I can see the negative side of
what could be going on here
What I'm saying
is, use it to your advantage!
BTW...I don't want a major label contract.
I'm not an artist, I'm a songwriter. And I'm
also a realist, not a dreamer. A publishing
deal? Maybe. But it would only be active for
a specific length of time and for a specific
song (that's how bona fide publishing deals
work) and would not affect my rights after
that point or in relation to any of my other
songs (I'd get a lawyer to make sure of
that!).
As a songwriter I have to bear in mind that
very few independent labels have the clout
to find artists to cover my work. So I'm
stuck with pitching to anyone who will
listen. I don't give a flying
who they are,
so long as the contract suits me!
I use the term realist for this reason: Look
at the recent example where Mark Ellis of
Glastonbury Radio discovered my music. I got
a slot on the show among major signed
artists. The station usually only play
signed people. Working from the "inside" of
the business Mark is able to get publicity
for indie artists, far more than if he was
someone on the "outside" of the industry
just lobbying.
Similarly I now have some kind of contact
with the station which can not only benefit
me, but other indie artists. Can't be bad!
In short, sometimes you have to play the
game a little in order to win.
Lol, I don't fall for garbage, I used to
work in the industry that invented BS -
advertising! I use it for both my own and
other indie artists' advantage. I spend a
lot of my time trying to pass on information
and to get more publicity for indie artists.
This was just one of those occasions where I
saw an opportunity and decided to let people
know about it. Sure, there are bound to be
other motives involved in any business deal.
But I'm sure most indies aren't stupid
enough not be able to weigh up the pros and
cons. Nobody's forcing anyone to comply!
And lastly, if I could play violin I'd not
only go for it, but I'd hire someone like
Larry to check out the small print. No indie
artist has to be ripped off. The outcome is
entirely in their own hands. You can "use"
the system or get swallowed up by it -
that's up to the individual.
Jeez...next time I see an "in" for an indie
artist I'm gonna keep my mouth shut or
confine it to my own page!
Shmoo...I still one of your fans too!
Rodrica
independentm...
ChillinBuzz
Mine is not to reason why! 
FitzInStereo
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