It agree with
dcumpian and
Beagle. Great posts. IMHO, the 5 Star rating is moot, kinda like the Grammy Awards lol
So, I've participated in the Songs Forum, listened to a lot of songs. There is plenty of activity, more than I thought. Clearly all great talent on display and I feel they're all worthy of achieving much more in regards to acknowledgement (see my post #38) --- Another point I need to raise; There's quite a noticeable very disappointing trend in regards to the
music sites these songs are hosted on. That is the issue --- Almost all those posts do not include links to retail or paid streaming, its as if all these songs are freely given away, and Royalty Free to boot. Point is, I much rather give you guys real support such as, paid streaming, purchase, share on social feeds as I have done before.
Most of my comments on i.e. Twitter are in support of other bands, there is mutual benefit in this that goes well beyond a quick comment in the Songs Forum.
This is the trend in the Songs Forum: Comments will often mirror similar feedback such as, Great mix! Outstanding! Well done! Nice! Cool! Dig it! Kudos! Its like, hmmm what should I say that others haven't said so far?
Seriously, I'm sitting there for a while, I have trouble coming up with something to say and Star rating just compound that same ole issue (as explained) its all moot and as others pointed out... can be abused. Actually, the more I think about this, the more depressing, as if there's no hope for anyone, which is really sad!
And
even if songs are released, people will still have minor criticisms which are based on their own opinion since music is subjective, unfortunately you can't please everyone. All such criticisms should be taken with a grain of salt, and as I always say... I set out to better my last performance, to write better songs and to capture it all faithfully!
Aww heck, compared to what I've heard in the Songs Forum, there is much worse listed on so-called official music charts and yeah as I said in regards to the Grammy Awards {eew}
I also agree with
Strummy in regards to 'Collaboration' (great idea) and I believe that 'Finished Works' should be posted in the Song Forum
and actually give 'Support' (as explained)! The best form of acknowledgement =
Support!
The above including other posts is why I feel so strongly strongly in matters that would be of great benefit for everyone and the idea pointed out by Strummy, yes it would be nice to have a new forum i.e. "
Music Works in Progress" <--- (including collaborations) or use the Techniques forum to hone those skills until the work is ready for release.
The music business has changed, over-saturation is an issue that also affects the potential for new bands gaining exposure (i.e. media new groups), there is not enough discussion in regards to "Pitching to Media, PR, Marketing Strategies, EPK/PK, Video and Photography". Millions of songs are uploaded daily yet almost all of them fall short of that next step. The easiest way to get a
kick start in marketing is to include that (Kick-Start Marketing) in the Distribution --- this requires an additional fee of about $100. Whatever concept / strategy is use it must be planned well in advance, to allow media time to receive and submit, to coincide with peak point of release and thus keeping the momentum rolling. Releasing singles is not a bad idea for new bands because you seriously think a music journalist is going to wade through a dozen songs? They don't have the time because they get hundreds of submits daily, therefore you would have far greater chance with the kick start option and once the ball rolls, keep that momentum rolling --- See my post #38 i.e. best form of acknowledgement.