Travis Dickerson Recording Studios Forum

Hey Travis, you know I hate hearing about the current state of the music industry. I just don't understand how those who adopt the "music should be free" theory don't grasp the fact that producing music takes work and that this is how the artist makes a living. As a consumer, I see it all the time where some will proclaim that artist A is just the most awesome performer out there, stating that they are artist A's greatest fans. In the same breath they then ask who is going to upload files to whatever medium they use. At times they'll become belligerent until someone complies with their requests. It's a shame and I guess it's why I may be a little anal about asking the best way to make my purchases. As a someone in the middle class, I realize that my purchases just make a tiny little dent, but I do want the artist to get the most out of my purchase dollars. With Requiem, as you've stated in seeing the numerous free ways to obtain it, people really like the music, yet sales lag. I've appealed to collector side of a number of fans about the rarity of that release. I know a few that have made purchases, but I'm surprised more haven't. If it's frustrating to me, then I can only imagine your frustration. I will continue to promote, and if you can release the total number pressed and the approximate number sold, I'll include that in my appeals. Lastly, I will say as I stated on your FB post, that I'm thrilled with my copy of Seventeen Odd Songs. The music is very nice and it is really the first time I've listened seriously to Viggo. Thanks again.  I do hope that you can hang in there as it would be a sad day in the Mills house if you had to shut down completely. I guess we'd have to bring Don Mclean back to write American Pie 2, a different slant on the day the music died. And yeah I know that someone soon after would be clamoring for a freebie.......