Short answer: yes* I had one of those music business epiphanies the other day while surfing YouTube. Someone posted a full-production Metallica concert recently—a live show from earlier this year in Las Vegas. I skipped through it, reminiscing the late ‘80s headbanger scene. They looked great, sounded great, and performed well. Still got it! But…… Continue reading Was Lars Ulrich Right?
Category: Books and Writing
How Many Spaces?
<cue David Bowie’s Fashion> Turn to the left … The Debate on Form: One Lump or Two? I’m not much for commentary on typesetting because frankly, after you’ve completed a few dozen solar orbits, you’ll notice that the appearance of the written word is a matter of Fashion de Jour. This go-round, I’ve been handed…… Continue reading How Many Spaces?
Everyone Thinks Your Music Stinks
I still buy the occasional album, but it has to be GOOD. I’m at the point now where if someone wants to share my music these days, or even talk about it, I take it as a huge compliment. I’ve read several of these “Blame the Fans” (DMN, FORBES, GENE SIMMONS, QUIETUS) arguments now, and…… Continue reading Everyone Thinks Your Music Stinks