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Hey Big Guy

It's funny I often find or point out the good or positive in something first then bring up the weakness or the negative aspect.

You are the reverse

Sometimes we observe and react as FANS lovers of music and other times it's as participants.

As a lover of music and popular music being one of my top favorites, I'm hugely disappointed in the industry. It's not about well I'm old and don't get it or it's not my era BS..
I DIDN'T hate my parents music I LOVED it.

FACT: I am a musician first and musicians have less to do with the music industry today than ever before in time. So unless they put instrumentals into the top 10 again NOBODY can dispute this There are less live musical instruments being played over the radio now than even in the 80's..

Fact: I am a producer and producers have EVERYTHING to do with the music industry today lol... But I don't produce that genre

When I get frustrated as a fan it's like everyday conversation,could be the same rant about gas prices basically but of course with more passion.

When I get frustrated as a pro it's just from taking so many on the chin for so long and a direct hit. Getting back a letter in my hands from Kelly Clarkson's producer telling me something about content or lyric or whatever but NOT showing me!

In other words he makes a point then it's the complete opposite on the material he used and is pushing. The guy is inconsistent,it doesn't matter to him of course. He's not thinking about this material I AM!
You used very weak lyrics and lame songs on this album, why not use my weak and lame songs before I die LOL... Or is it who you know? lol

Do I know and understand the differences? You bet! Always have hopefully always will.

Quick story....

We are at band practice in Manhattan. We are about 22 years old
and waiting to hear the response from out new submission to a record label. Our manager comes back from Arista Records after a meeting with his friend. We are VERY anxious to hear news. He says "Listen he liked our work but then he sat me down and played me this new girl he's pushing she's the daughter of so & so and cousin of, and etc.... It was incredible you guys's should hear this it's gonna be out all over the place really soon.

So we heard Whitney Houston for the first time, 5 young guys born from rock bands all said "Wow she's incredible"
And this song is gonna be a massive hit. We did not say,, What is this crap, elevator music? this is really lame, we hate it they should SIGN US! Nope!!! they shouldn't.

But 25 years later when those with not nearly the ears, the talent, the song tries to run the same thing on you it doesn't fly. Why because a professional judgement is slightly different from an opinion.

We knew the difference then and we know it now.
It's how we deal with it that makes the only difference.