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Calling Hours Headcase Pumpkins Sleep
Oct. 6th, 2007 04:57 pmRead this article. Woman fined $220,000 for illegal music downloads.
Granted, I can understand artists needing to get paid for their product. I have no problem with that. But these fees will not be going to the talented artist, overworked engineer, or highly trained producer. They'll be lining the pockets of the record co execs - often who's only talent is a MBA a d a 'friend' who helped them get set up in the business. The artist has lost the sale, there's no trickle down for units shipped, and it'll all go to the exec who already has a condo on NYC, a 'retreat' in Jamaica, and a house in the Hamptons.
So, went to Uncle P's calling hours last night. The family is so fucked up, everyone fighting and not being nice. It's a shame. But no, stubborn as they are all nothing will change.
Then went to Dominick's for Headcase. Was fun. Took lots of photos, but the lighting was shite so not many turned out usable. Have to photoshop and see if I can burn them a bit more, bring the lads out of the shadows. Would be easy with actual film - I could have pushed the ASA and burned in the darkroom a bit more. Not sure how it'll work in Photoshop. The focus on the camera has gone off - will have to work on that a bit.
Finally managed to get to bed about 5am - it's a long story. :( Then up at 9am to take Felicity and Liam to the Pumpkin fest with Reet and Crissy. Took photos, will share after I take a nap.
I need sleep.
Granted, I can understand artists needing to get paid for their product. I have no problem with that. But these fees will not be going to the talented artist, overworked engineer, or highly trained producer. They'll be lining the pockets of the record co execs - often who's only talent is a MBA a d a 'friend' who helped them get set up in the business. The artist has lost the sale, there's no trickle down for units shipped, and it'll all go to the exec who already has a condo on NYC, a 'retreat' in Jamaica, and a house in the Hamptons.
So, went to Uncle P's calling hours last night. The family is so fucked up, everyone fighting and not being nice. It's a shame. But no, stubborn as they are all nothing will change.
Then went to Dominick's for Headcase. Was fun. Took lots of photos, but the lighting was shite so not many turned out usable. Have to photoshop and see if I can burn them a bit more, bring the lads out of the shadows. Would be easy with actual film - I could have pushed the ASA and burned in the darkroom a bit more. Not sure how it'll work in Photoshop. The focus on the camera has gone off - will have to work on that a bit.
Finally managed to get to bed about 5am - it's a long story. :( Then up at 9am to take Felicity and Liam to the Pumpkin fest with Reet and Crissy. Took photos, will share after I take a nap.
I need sleep.
