I’m absolutely not alone that music should be a free market.
Remember, Amanda Palmer from the Dresden Dolls? She totally believes in it… see her mission statement about it, here. She’s also willing to put on free concerts as well. I totally agree with her that in order for artists to survive and create, people need to step up and support them.
There are also a few other local acts in the Albany area who agree with free music… Joe Nacco just did that with his latest album, “Chaos”. Released a bunch of copies of his album, “Chaos” and just gave ’em out to everybody for free. The Lucky Jukebox Brigade also is willing to give out their music for free.
If you look around I’m sure you can find other bands/artists willing to give out their music for absolutely nothing.
I’ve done that for years. Just make demo CD’s… pass ’em out to everybody and post my music online. I have no problem with that stuff.
Why music should be free? Like Amanda said it helps artists survive and create. It helps get your music out to even more people quicker and faster. Will help get you more respect.
It’s not like you’re signed under some strict contract so get the hell over yourselves. As an unsigned musician, you have the freedom to do whatever you want with your music. “Local/unsigned” musicians shouldn’t have to sell music to people. There should be no reason to.
Giving out your music is just a better way to get heard… period, end of story. That’s why I do it. I don’t need to make money off of my art. I’m proud of my songs and don’t feel the need to get rich off of them.
Someday music will become a free market once people gets tired of record labels and Itunes. Nobody buying CD’s anymore is a good sign of that coming. Be honest. Do people really buy your CD’s??? No. Even though you make claims that people do buy your albums, you know it’s a lie to make yourself look good. Out of all the copies you made of your album, I’m pretty sure only very few people bought it. This is another reason why it’s a good idea to give out your music ’cause no one is buying them.
There are bands and artists out there who believe in a free music market but not too many. I’ve had people offer me money so they can buy my demos in the past before but I refuse to take their money ’cause that’s not what I do this for.
I don’t care about money when making music. Leave your ego at the door and try it sometime. Releasing a new album or playing a show? Try giving out your album for free and try playing free shows. You’ll be surprised of the good response that comes out of those.
There’s no reason for bands & artists to be all money hungry. They feel they deserve to be paid ’cause of the hard work they do with the music and success they have and they want something back from it. It’s all ego and greed. You don’t need to make money playing music. It’s a choice whether you want to or not.
Don’t slam musicians who believe in a free market ’cause you’re no better than they are. It’s amazing how musicians get all defensive when other musicians say music should be free. It’s a sign that they are jealous of that ’cause the musician who believes in free music gets more attention.
Believing in free music is a good thing. I don’t see how it’s bad.
Kev
K'Brocking 
I’m definitely thinking about getting rid of commenting on here for good ’cause I’m tired of the dumbass responses. Fuck off trolls. All of you.
Kev
I know about Amanda Palmer’s kickstarter stuff.. I’m not dumb. Even though she was willing to raise funds for her albums, she was still willing to give it away for free and I totally respect her for that. Quit stating the obvious.
I love how when ever I say that music should be a “free market”… people get upset and get their panties in a bunch. Proves my point that all musicians care about is money.
Kev
Either be joyful or get the hell off my site. Last chance.
Kev
Yes, I understand the reality of touring and being a full time musician. I understand it’s hard work. I understand that it costs a lot of money for studio time and getting your albums manufactured/pressed and all that stuff. I understand it costs money for travelling and things like that. I understand musicians have families, kids, and bills to pay for; however….
There are plenty of musicians out there who lives a full life and they are not in it for the money. They are willing to not get anything back from the things I explained above ’cause they are in it for the love of music.
I’m sure Amanda Palmer lives life to the fullest and I’m sure she is wealthy enough that she doesn’t really care to do music for the money. She may have funded her projects through kickstarter successfully and she didn’t care to get anything back from it that’s why she was willing to give out albums for nothing. Why? She does it for the love of music. I’m sure she traveled to far away places to gigs and went through hell to do what she loves. She played a lot of free gigs and gave out her music for free. It’s all about the love of music, and that’s the point.
If you truly love what you do, then show it. Musicians are willing to do anything to do what they love even if it means not getting paid. You don’t need to get paid to make music. It’s a choice. Not doing music for the money shows your true passion for music. It also helps show that you’re not egotistical and desperate about it.
People have opposites thoughts about this ’cause the truth bothers them, that’s why they get upset. Musicians get defensive about it ’cause they don’t wanna admit that they are in it for the money.
I never cared to get paid to do what I do. Whether playing gigs or releasing music, I don’t care to get paid. I don’t charge people at high pricing for me to play gigs and I don’t make people pay for my music.
When you’re a local musician, you should be doing it for the love of it. Not worrying about making money or any of that stuff.
Just my 2cents.
Kev
Why not post my comments then so you readers can see instead of blindly responding to them? You’re still obviously not understanding…yes, people should play music because they enjoy it, but if you’re going to do any sort of regular gigging or touring, especially if it becomes your profession then you HAVE to get paid.
“but if you’re going to do any sort of regular gigging or touring, especially if it becomes your profession then you HAVE to get paid.”
You don’t need to get paid to be a professional musician. Just do it ’cause you love it. That’s the point I was trying to make from the very beginning. You can still play music on a professional level, enjoy it, and not worry about getting paid.
Kev
Closing the comments in this post once again. The reason I close comments and delete them ’cause you guys are argumentative and don’t wanna stop. I just give up on ya. You just don’t wanna respect my opinions and beliefs.
Kev