Canadian Music Creators Coalition

[kvanlierop]

Im not sure if this had been a thread before, but I think it wouldnt be cause its recent. If it has Im sorry.

 

The following link will take you to an article by Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies about the anadian Music Creators Coalition and its aims and supporters. Its worth the read.

 

Canadian Music Creators Coalition Article

[Orange Monkey]

I think this is a great idea - it's good to see that some artists realize that the issue of music sharing isn't as cut and dried as "filesharing bad"

[kvanlierop]

"First, we believe that suing our fans is destructive and hypocritical."

 

"we strongly believe that cultural policy should support actual Canadian artists."

 

 

 

Those were the two things that stood out in my mind and that gave me the most respect for the artists that support this initiative

[Hoverball]

I think it's about time...in the past, there seems to have been 2 sides:

 

Side A) The industry and big top artists/bands (Metallica)

Side B) Indie and small artists/bands

 

It's nice to see that the lines have merged, but the sides can still be defined:

 

Side A) Greedy industry people & artists/bands that swim in money and live in a dream world

Side B) Indie/small artists/bands and people that live in reality

 

 

 

I think the biggest factor in Side A turning into Side B is the success of so many indie bands based on illegal downloading/bootlegs.

 

I know you're all gonna hate this example, but if you look at Hedley...they were incredibly successful in BC & Alberta based on touring around, giving their music for free on their website and allowing bootlegs/videos at all of their shows. They grew for 2 years before he "sold out" and went on Idol to gain cross-Canada fame.

 

Other than MG & Hedley I haven't bought a CD since at least '00. Mostly because I looked at my collection and how many albums I bought for 1 or 2 songs (that the rest of the CD blew chunks). So I figured why not download the 1 or 2 songs I like and if the rest are good, then I'll contribute to their CD sales.

 

Which is what the industry is finally realizing...if the quality is there when people are downloading, they'll buy the CD eventually (or the next one if they're not inclined since they have all of album 1 dl'd).

[kvanlierop]

To be honest the only Cd's that I have bought in the past 10 years (yes 10) are MG cd's and small independant artists that are trying to make it.

[kvanlierop]

Tonite at the OLP show at the JLC in London Raine spoke out about the CMCC. He fully supports it and what it stands for and he went on a mission tonite to find someone that could record the show, specifically a new song and share it right away.

 

Three cheers for Canadian Artists.

[Guest apsham]

Has Matt said anything about this yet? Or is he too jaded about this stuff to really say anything about it?

[icantremember1989]

i once saw bnl live and they were cool. long live canadian music

[kvanlierop]

I havent heard matt say anything yet, although this is fairly recent and Im not sure if he was still on tour when it came out

[avieth]

Oh good, so these guys arn't against file sharing ;) clearly chad krueger isn't allowed in the club :angry: he's a loser.

[avieth]

Oh good, so these guys arn't against file sharing ;) clearly chad krueger isn't allowed in the club :angry: he's a loser.

[kvanlierop]

Lets NOT start bashing Nickleback, thats not what this thread is for

[icantremember1989]

nickleback sucks. haha

[kvanlierop]

real mature, Im glad you are happy about the CMCC, I just hope one of these days you get sued by Nickleback, cause that would be funny as hell

[avieth]

Nickelback wouldn't sue anyone, nobody f**kin downloads their songs.

[Guest apsham]

He's got you there.

[kvanlierop]

no, he doesnt got me. People download their shit cause they wont bother to shell out the money to buy the CD's.

[glo]

There was an article in the Vancouver Sun, but I was super busy at work and didn't have time to read it.

 

Now I'm sad

[kvanlierop]

well if you can find a link to an online copy please post it on here