A well know figure in the “prog” scene made a statement about how “hobby bands” were ruining the music scene for pro bands.
Yes I know “proper prog” fans, I know I’m not really prog (don’t start) .
This is crazy. No one is entitled to earn a living through music. If you can’t earn a living through your music its because your business model doesn’t work. If you want complete musical freedom get a day job or work out ways of growing your core audience or earning more revenue. Don’t blame the brilliant, talented bands out there doing music FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC!! You’d be surprised how many well know bands also have a day job or some other income stream to keep things going. Its just the way it is. It doesn’t mean the music isn’t as good.
I’ve seen the old pros heading towards the end of their career doing the last few tours to try and get some money in the pension fund or get a new patio. These aren’t happy people, they are just clocking in, doing the job and looking forward to getting home.
If a band is out there doing music for the love of it, with real dignity surely that is a better thing?
I can pay for recording and a proportion of my bills through the support of the listeners. I realise this is a privilege, not a right. My audience constantly amaze me. Their support allows me to keep making records. Ghost wouldn’t exist without them.
Nobody is entitled to a career in music, when you put money before music its never going to make for great records.
