by KIM SOLI | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
It so happens that the SALES of CDs and MP3s have declined, for many reasons, this year, all because of FREE ENTIRE ALBUM ONLINE STREAMING, on sites such as YOUTUBE, EASY PIRATING of COPYRIGHTED MUSIC, from BOOTLEG SITES, and THE MISTAKE of MANAGERS of INDE MUSICIANS, whom allowed FREE STREAMING on the entire CD, ( In order to have good album sales, only EXCERPTS or ONE SONG, should be FREE STREAMING. )
As a result, more Consumers are REDISCOVERING VINYL, to add to their MASSIVE COLLECTION of NOSTALGIC MEMORIES, rediscovering their TURNTABLES, for their own joy, which leads to one query:
How long will this trend last and will it ever dominate the world, like it did, when LATHE RECORDS, were first introduced, back in the 20s?
Usually, an INDE MUSICIAN would rather encourage their Fans to PURCHASE THEIR CDs, then ENCOURAGE THEM TO PURCHASE THE MP3s later, however, NOT ALL INDE MUSICIANS CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE MANUFACTURING OF THE CDs, which is why some are reluctant to MARKET MP3s first.
Some would rather use such sites like KICKSTARTER, through their Fan’s DONATIONS, in order to pay for the cost of the manufacturing of CDs, ALBUM ARTWORK, and VINYLS, without STRICT MANAGEMENT.
Although MP3s are MORE AFFORDABLE, PORTABLE, VERSATILE, and CONVENIENT, ONLY the SERIOUS COLLECTORS KNOW, that there’s nothing like owning a CD or a VINYL RECORD, for the additional ARTWORK, LYRICS, and THE CREDIBILITY LIST of the MUSICIANS and STUDIO MUSICIANS, whom worked on those albums.
Here’s the opinion and theory, from our CEO of MELODIC REVOLUTION RECORDS, NICK KATONA:
” For one, am not saying vinyl will be what it once was in the hay-day, because it won’t, and I personally do not care what medium people prefer as long as they support music via sales.”
” As long as there is music, there will always be many formats to choose from. My only concern is that people continue to support the artist by purchasing music. What will save this precious commodity we call music. Only time will tell. ”
GOOD POINT, NICK, for MORE MUSIC SALES, for ALL FORMATS & MEDIA, means MORE MONEY for the artist, and MORE for the companies to PAY FOR THE OVERHEAD, which included the SUPPLY & DEMAND for CDs, VINYL, & MP3s. :)))
STAY TUNE, & KEEP SUPPORTING INDE MUSICIANS!!
by Neronia | Sep 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hi all,
back from our Gig in Koblenz, we don’t want to hold back some impressions about how it went.
First of all, Circus Maximus is a nice location in the heart of Koblenz. The Gig was titled “Melodic Night of Progressive Rock” and the following Bands played in the following order:
- Neronia
- Chronoseptic
- Eclipse Sol Air
We played our first Gig without Mike (regards Mike) with the following set list:
- Darkland
- Sleep my child
- Only sometimes
- Journeys end
- Go this way
- Marching on
- Watching tv
- Desert sand
- In the mirror
- Seven shades (Bonus)
Many thanks to Thomas Dumke, for the great Sound this evening.
We will provide you with pictures from this evening asap and hope to see you on our next Gig on November, 20th in Neunkirchen. Stay tuned…..
by Paul D'Adamo | Sep 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m very excited to report that I will be a featured vocalist on the New Cymbalic Encounters album being released this fall. It’s always a huge honor for me to be asked to be part of such an incredible line up of my musical heroes.
This album features, David Sancious (Peter Gabriel, Sting, Bruce Springsteen) on Keyboards. Percy Jones (Brand X, Steve Hackett) on Bass. John Goodsall (Brand X, Bill Bruford, Peter Gabriel) on Guitar. The gifted & creative Mark Murdock on Drums & Percussion, and The Japanese Keyboard legend, Namba San.
I’m in select company!
by Paul D'Adamo | Sep 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here are my 5 NEW singles that have been uploaded to iTunes & CD Baby.
25% of the download proceeds are donated to http://autismunites.org/ ; in order to help raise funds for Autism Awareness & Anti-Bullying.
DOWNLOAD ALL 5 SINGLES TODAY ON THE LINKS BELOW
SUPPORT GREAT MUSIC & GREAT CAUSE!
25% of all proceeds to Autism Unites!
DOWNLOAD ALONE IN THE CROWD
DOWNLOAD COULD WE BE MAGIC LIKE YOU
DOWNLOAD MURPHY BLUES
DOWNLOAD FALSE ALARM
DOWNLOAD TELL ME SOMETHING
by KIM SOLI | Sep 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Album Cover Art By: ED UNITSKY
What was started as a project, initiated by BLAKE CARPENTER, on INDEGOGO, back in 2013, is FINALLY COMPLETED, and FANS OF THE MINSTRELS GHOST, will SEE THE LIGHT, for this LONG AWAITED ALBUM.
HERE’S A MESSAGE, FROM THE MINSTRELS GHOST, HIMSELF:
” This album is for ALL FREE THINKERS, those who can read between the lines, those who can see through all the lies, that we are told every day. ”
” From CONSPIRACY THEORIES to REALITY, we are inundated with threats of the TOTAL LOSS OF THE FREEDOMS we are entitled to at birth. We are MANIPULATED and CONNED by the Governments of the world, and FORCED INTO SLAVERY, by the CORPORATIONS that CONTROL THEM. “
” These issues are NOT POLITICAL ISSUES, they are about the STRUGGLE OF THE HUMAN RACE, to be FREE FROM SERVITUDE, about THE WILL and NEED TO SURVIVE. ”
TO FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT BLAKE HAD EXPLAINED, WATCH & LISTEN TO THIS PRE- SALE SAMPLER, BY CLICKING ONTO THIS YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQw7iDOleM
HEAR HIS DYNAMIC VOCALS, FEEL THE POWER OF HIS RIGHTS, FOR THE HUMAN RACE!
THIS IS A PRE-SALE RALLY, FOLKS, SO GRAB THIS ALBUM & MP3, FOR ONLY $15. ( In the United States, ) & $18. ( Outside of the USA, ) BY CLICKING ONTO THIS INDEGOGO LINK: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/voice-of-the-enslaved-pre-sale
HURRY, THIS ONE OF THE KIND ALBUM IS ONLY AVAILABLE, FOR SEPTEMBER ONLY!!!
OWN IT, BEFORE IT’S GONE!!!!!!!!
FOR UPDATES, LOG ONTO THEIR MAIN WEBSITE: http://votemusic.info/
FOR MORE UPDATES, LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/votemusicproject
by KIM SOLI | Sep 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
ALBUM COVER BY: SONIA MOTA
RECHARGE YOUR DOPAMINE EARLY & PRE-ORDER CORVUS STONE II, SO THIS WAY, IT WILL ARRIVE ON YOUR DOORSTEP, ON IT’S RELEASE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 30th!!!!
TO LISTEN TO COLIN TENCH’S STORY, OF THE CREATION OF THIS SEQUEL, READ THIS EXCERPT BELOW:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORVUS STONE II
” When a band write songs together, they have the chance to bounce ideas around during rehearsals etc, leading to music that is unique because the whole band affect what ends up in the structure. Great things can come from a riff, rhythm sound or strange noise, if 4 or 5 people hear it for the first time in a rehearsal.”
” We can’t do that due to geography! Nevertheless, we use the same approach. We all compose pieces but leave them wide open to interpretation by whoever, in the band, wants to add something. So they grow in to something not envisaged by any one of us. ”
” What we DON’T do, is send a fully finished song to the others, with instructions for chords, or what to do with it etc. ”
TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY, CLICK ONTO THIS LINK: http://mrrcorvusstone.bandcamp.com/album/corvus-stone-ii
YOU CAN NOW, LISTEN TO THE HIT SINGLES, ” PURPLE STONE, ” & ” SCANDINAVIANS IN MEXICO, ” THEN PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM, FOR ONLY $14. USD, BY CLICKING ONTO THE BAND’S MELODIC REVOLUTION RECORDS, LINK: http://mrrcorvusstone.bandcamp.com/album/corvus-stone-ii
FOR MORE INFO, TOUR DATES, BIO, & MORE, LOG ONTO: http://www.corvusstone.com/#sthash.NDF2Zf4y.dpuf “
