The Internet and the Music Industry

After writing a couple of songs, I finally got the opportunity to record them (on Apple's Garage Band) and (big sigh of relief) finish my coursework! The end result is something that I am not entirely pleased with, the songs are slightly ropey and the lyrics too hurried, but at least that's not what I will be marked on. There is one glaring disadvantage with my coursework; it has no message. The only thing the demo presents, is me with a guitar and, as Lecturer Henry pointed out, it has almost become "art for arts sake".

However, my proposed target audience is better defined. The internet has greatly increased the opportunities for new and emerging bands and artists, with specific websites devoted to helping all those poor people with delusions of grandeur (including me) get signed. For attracting my target audience; the record companies, I've signed up to a website called Record of the Day. The site has helped launch the careers of bands such as Nizlopi and Keane and works by sending members songs directly to the record companies who can provide feedback and in some cases offer record deals. To attract a more ordinary internet user I considered signing up to MySpace, a site which has helped the Arctic Monkeys achieve chart success. However, the site is extremely popular and swamped with wannabe artists, making the chances of being heard extremely slim. I decided not to join.

So now its on to revision which is in actual fact, something I really enjoy.

Did you really believe me? No, I'm not exactly relishing revision but it is a necessary evil.

The lecture today was the last before the exam, so as usual, it was packed. Henry mentioned this blog a couple of times and even said that it could dipped into for a spot of revision. I would just like to finish with a disclaimer...

This blog is only intended as a guide, anything written in here is my opinion and interpretation and should not be relied on in an exam...you're whole career cannot depend on my blog, I can't cope with the pressure!