nightliner
06-21-2002, 06:39 PM
A couple mnutes ago I heard an interview done with Jon, Steve and Chris recorded during The Ladder tour in Chile. I don't remember what all was said, but I did take notice of one question in particular. They were asked what they thought of the record industry.
Jon first said he liked Alanis Morrisette. He thinks she is a good songwriter. He then spoke about the music video business. He felt that the video aspect of music has changed the industry. He said that there are good musicians out there, but they have a problem doing what they want to do because the record companies what video music, not just music.
Chris mentioned Marilyn Manson. Saying that there most be a market for what he is doing, and he thought that was a good thing. He said he is doing what he wants, and people want it. He also referred to Phish, who he said had just sold out 3 nights at MSG. He said they don't sell a lot of records, but have a good band following, and are successful with that.
Steve agreed that sales on the charts are not what he wants. He is happy doing what he wants to do. In regards to new music he said, he wasn't that interested in it. He would rather listen to the music of the past 99 years, rather than limit himself to one.
It sounds to me like they are happy and content with limited album sales. Seems like they realize they can do what they want, and have a solid fan base behind them.
Well, they have one thing right. They've got the fan base right here!
Jon first said he liked Alanis Morrisette. He thinks she is a good songwriter. He then spoke about the music video business. He felt that the video aspect of music has changed the industry. He said that there are good musicians out there, but they have a problem doing what they want to do because the record companies what video music, not just music.
Chris mentioned Marilyn Manson. Saying that there most be a market for what he is doing, and he thought that was a good thing. He said he is doing what he wants, and people want it. He also referred to Phish, who he said had just sold out 3 nights at MSG. He said they don't sell a lot of records, but have a good band following, and are successful with that.
Steve agreed that sales on the charts are not what he wants. He is happy doing what he wants to do. In regards to new music he said, he wasn't that interested in it. He would rather listen to the music of the past 99 years, rather than limit himself to one.
It sounds to me like they are happy and content with limited album sales. Seems like they realize they can do what they want, and have a solid fan base behind them.
Well, they have one thing right. They've got the fan base right here!