Comments on: Dear Christian Music Industry (Part 10)

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:17:37 +0000

Okay, I agree with everything my son says here. I truly don’t understand everything, but he is never boring….

Mom

By: Keith Mohr

Keith Mohr — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:25:47 +0000

Excellent blog. I do not think labels would be that transparent, after all, they have a history of funny accounting, ruthless control, and intellectual property held hostage if the artist does not do what they want them to do.

By: Janet Planet

Janet Planet — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:02:36 +0000

As a fellow music nerd, one who buys new albulms based on who produced it and who wrote on it more than the artist; the one who loves to look in the reprotire search of BMI, SESAC, ASCAP, ect and tries to find alink through songwriters within the artists (I became a Brandon Heath fan because he and dan Muckala wrote together, and I knew Dan Muckala from his work with The Afters and Backstreet Boys); the one who sees where a CD was recorded and goes and researches that studio and tried to figure out what type of console, out board gear, mic pre-amp, heck, even WHICH room within the stuidio it was recorded in; the one who listens to the radio and screams “I LOVE THIS MAX MARTIN SONG” and everyone else stares because all they hear is Kelly Clarkson singing and not the producer; and yes, the one who looks at label web-sites all the time to see which new artists has been signed and sees how they work with them, yes Brody, I, Janet Planet, found your letter quite interesting. (BTW, what I just mentioned was the tip of the iceberg of my music nerdy-ness).

I am already a fan of music labels, if you look at my twitter, you will see I follow those who allow themselves to be followed. The only problem is, well, they hardly post anything of interest. One of them just re-tweets what their artists just twittered, which is absolutely pointless if you follow that artist. But, I really do like your idea. I just wonder if only the music nerds (like you and I) will be into the idea, or will EVERYONE be into it. I can just say that is the industry shifted in this direction I would be in heaven.

Now, as the music nerd that I am, I shall go backl and read your other posts, hehe!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:13:51 +0000

Great letter. I’d love it if a record label took your advice.

By: Shellie

Shellie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:52:59 +0000

First of I hate the word nerd. You are NOT a nerd (well, maybe a little). I hope we didn’t alienate BEC during the RAWRS.
Watching dc*b making “Church Music” was fun. The way they put out a daily video, among other things! I don’t think people understand that when these artists are recording, it becomes a 9-5 job, plus overtime. The number of guitar tracks, drum beats, etc boogles the mind. Now if sixsteps would show step 2, etc the circle would be complete. From cover design to photo shoots. Even the overhaul made to the artists website. Randy has given a lot of insight to that with the remodel of his own site. I don’t understand all his nerdy terms, but it is still interesting.
You are making great strides with the music industry. I know you work hard and you are reaping a lot of great victories. Some small, some large. As humble as you are, you are bringing people together that would otherwise never meet. I humbly thank-you for helping me to find firm ground again. Really. God is helping you bring common people together for a great reason.
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By: Brad Ruggles

Brad Ruggles — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:37:54 +0000

I love it man. Great post. I hope some labels take this to heart. I know that there are several labels I’m a fan of that consistently feature artists that I love. Following labels on Twitter or being able to have a say in the inner workings of a label is the next logical thing.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:37:01 +0000

These letters are brilliant. This is the best yet. This should also apply to the booking agent, the manager, and yes even the promoter.

I for one am really interested but I’m also a music biz nerd and I know it. Maybe that proves there are more music biz nerds than we realize…