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 
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