Ethics and Creativity
An interesting topic below: 4 Reasons To Quit The Music Business by Irene Merring.
When I was younger all I wanted was to work in music, somehow. I was diverted from this, though not because I was aware of what was happening to the industry. At first I was thankful for the diversion, all things considering. Now, later in life, I know many people in this business, and that in and of itself is heartbreaking - to watch so many people I love struggle. But this is a universal struggle; it’s not limited to the music industry. Creative industries far and wide are suffering in an over-commercialized world. So let’s look at history, and remember - struggle is part of the process - or progress - of human culture. And it always precedes a new age. No time is ever perfect. All things are relative. We are the select “few” who are here at this point in time. We really ARE like grandparents touting the phrase “When I was young.” Time accelerates for us. Even though he feels ever-present, and was alive seemingly just moments ago, Kurt Cobain ISN’T here anymore. We are. And still connected to our past, we are unstable in our footing, but we have no choice but to put our best foot forward. That, I think, speaks for itself.
Irene Merring: 4 Reasons To Quit The Music Business!
As a purist, I sometimes struggle with the state of music and the music business in this day and age. Things have changed so much since I was a child and started in the entertainment business that I am already finding myself relating to Grandparents of yore saying the phrase, “In My Day…..”. I…





































