Liability

[tom kirby]

I guess I'm just one of those who would rather freely share our music than have it shut out for a few stinking penny's. But, not only are individuals with blogs and other such music sites suffering this stupidity, but bars like we play in have to be licensed to have a juke box or a live band license because a cover band may play someones song. Damn, most every band playing today in the bar scene is a cover band just as they were in the 60's. I think it's a damn greedy shame. But, ike Mike said, it's a foolishness you have to deal with. I think the best advice I've gleaned from these posts are 1. do nothing different than you are, unless there is a complaint 2. Just remove the song that is being objected to and make a notation that the pennies are more important to the music maker than the music itself. I would rather have our music listened to and hopefully enjoyed by any and every one who wishes to hear our music. I mean, what the hell else did we make the music for? to make alot of money? That is the biggest joke of the whole issue. As a musician, I just want my music to be heard. The money comes not from record sales, but because of record sales. The music needs to be heard and the music sells the band, not the particular song. The music is a doorway into the money making side of being a musician in this industry.

We had a song that was good enough for Columbia to want and put their label on it, distribute and sell it, but it's the band they sign. After signing with a major label they would have done that with our song, but what they wanted and where the money really comes into play is touring. People come to see a band because the music opened that door. Do you go to a concert to see a song, or a band perform that song?

Anyway, I'm rambling and don't know if this makes any sense. I don't see where these guys think their song with a bunch school buddies 40 some years ago is worth anything more than the enjoyment it may bring someone. That's why I make music, for others to enjoy. Not an expert by any means. but as far as so called "Garage" bands go, we got closer to becoming mainstream top 40 band than most of the 1000's of bands who popped up, recorded something, graduated from High school and moved with their lifes without music what-so-ever. I mean, intellectual property, what the hell is that worth. Screw'em, if they made music they want noone to hear, sobeit. Pull it and tell the ass to have a good life.

 

[paul messis]

Chas... I feel it would be a crying shame if you ceased your 'Garage Hangover' site, I have been following your blog since when you had the old version of the site... It's a great resource and informative page in regards to this music and I would personally hate to see it fall victim to some idiot who just wants some money and can't see beyond their noses.

Good Luck with it all man.

Paul

 

[mansson66]

I like your 'ramblings' Tom. Well put.

 

[axel]

I beg you to not take any files down form your site, Chas.
I do think that your research and interviews are great, but without the accompanying sound clips it would lose some appeal (to me). To listen while reading makes a lot of the fun. And every now and then I will try to get the music contained, I mean BUY it, if I can find it...
Very often I've seen comments at youtube by young people saying:"Hey look, that's my uncle there playing the drums/guitar/bass." Being proud that other folks are raving about his uncle´s old band.
Tom is totally right about what music (and popularity) is all about.
If some people are trying to get the music of a relative of theirs out of the net, I really wonder if they are doing the relative a favour (or have any understanding of the music).
So PLEASE keep it up. YOU are somebody who works for the memory and significance of these artifacts, not those idiots.

 

[wildpaws]

I beg you to not take any files down form your site, Chas.
I do think that your research and interviews are great, but without the accompanying sound clips it would lose some appeal (to me). To listen while reading makes a lot of the fun. And every now and then I will try to get the music contained, I mean BUY it, if I can find it...
Very often I've seen comments at youtube by young people saying:"Hey look, that's my uncle there playing the drums/guitar/bass." Being proud that other folks are raving about his uncle´s old band.
Tom is totally right about what music (and popularity) is all about.
If some people are trying to get the music of a relative of theirs out of the net, I really wonder if they are doing the relative a favour (or have any understanding of the music).
So PLEASE keep it up. YOU are somebody who works for the memory and significance of these artifacts, not those idiots.

So far he's still got them up, the writeup with sound links about my old band was just put up today.
Clyde

 

[ShyC]

A video about copyright, with "bigger enemies", but still quite entertaining me thinks.

And yeah, Chris, do keep up the soundfiles AND your work, I beg you.