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herecomesyourman · 29th December 2007

I really like this artical.

But I'm reading down to the part where he's talking about...how someone like Paul Allen could start a foundation that sponsers new music and fosters online retail.

And I agree with the sentiment, but what we really need is for engineers / producers / and high profile artists like Reznor to make a new organization that can do this, monitored by the people who make music for a living. Much like ASCAP was founded by songwriters like Gershwin, in the age or piracy we need Pirate Captains, in a sense, to lead the charge.

I think MANY of the things he's done to market both Year Zero, and it's predicessor With Teeth, are not only brilliant, but engaging.

But as much as I love Reznor...why isn't there an open forum to address music industry hypotheticals proactively, where he can TRULY point blank, be in direct contact with fans and friends alike.

Our country was founded by the ideal of open debate and direct action in accordance. The music industry needs to become more of a democratic process to survive the grave the major record labels have already put two feet in.

29th December 2007	#2
herecomesyourman Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ. Posts: 716	I really like this artical. But I'm reading down to the part where he's talking about...how someone like Paul Allen could start a foundation that sponsers new music and fosters online retail. And I agree with the sentiment, but what we really need is for engineers / producers / and high profile artists like Reznor to make a new organization that can do this, monitored by the people who make music for a living. Much like ASCAP was founded by songwriters like Gershwin, in the age or piracy we need Pirate Captains, in a sense, to lead the charge. I think MANY of the things he's done to market both Year Zero, and it's predicessor With Teeth, are not only brilliant, but engaging. But as much as I love Reznor...why isn't there an open forum to address music industry hypotheticals proactively, where he can TRULY point blank, be in direct contact with fans and friends alike. Our country was founded by the ideal of open debate and direct action in accordance. The music industry needs to become more of a democratic process to survive the grave the major record labels have already put two feet in.