Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Music From The Quiet - Spring

I'm releasing my record today in a pay-what-you-want, download only format. I love bandcamp.

There's a lot of vitriol out there about how to release music in 2010. One thing I notice is that some people seem to think they know exactly what everyone should do. "Give it away," or "Don't give it away," most people seem pretty sure they've figured it out. I read one comment that said only a whore would give their music away. Anybody seen my fishnet stockings?

As for me, I have no idea. I don't think anyone knows. The music industry is like the wild west right now. Anything goes. I believe the more people that can listen to my music the better. I am a music professional, but this album is not my product. My product is my experience, my ear, my studio acumen, my years of study, my interpersonal skills, my honesty and my integrity. That's what people get when they hire me to help them make their music.

What this album is is a personal statement from the quiet places of experience. It is a love affair with the classical guitar. It is a step away from Brazil. And it's free.