Re: [microsound]shameful self promotion

[Musicmax@xxxxxxx]

Hi List,
    Id like to share a very short story with all of you concerning this whole 
Capitalist/mp3 talk.I came to this country US. when i was a little kid from 
Russia,St. petersburg/moscow.A now former communist (or like my fellow 
Americans like to still call it ,the evil empire,the subhuman state,ooff 
terrible?with which i disagree)country as you know.Well i was blessed to have 
parents who were (really ,really) almost pop symbols(oh terrible word,i know) 
famous musicians,who decided to immigrate because the central arts agency 
that controlled music/art blocked my parents from the freedom of choosing 
there own art and how to perform it.They were told what to perform and where 
constantly(radio,TV).If they didnt listen they would be banned altogether 
from doing what they so dedicated there life to.All sale proceeds went to the 
state.Now to the interesting part,upon leaving ,the KGB ,and let me tell 
you,my dad was one of the first underground/secret jazz players in 
St.Petersburg,when Western music was almost prohibited by the state as 
narcotics.And my mom sang on over 40 films (40 films!!),recorded close to 30 
albums!!!...(those are high #s rite?),were talking 60s to 70s ,anyways the 
KGB declared us as traitors of the state and our punishment was the 
DEMAGNETIZATION of all audio masters pertaining to my folks(total 
wipeout),,,,royalties?you ask?what royalties?respect?what respect?0,so that 
is how some systems operate,,and this is a true story...Now my folks are in 
their age thinking wow?what the fuck happened,no money ,no 
honey,....especially after finding out in the states about 
royalties,copyrights,songwriters rights?and etc...the point im trying to make 
is that what is happening now to music and art in general is not THAT BIG of 
a deal,and the truth to it is ,is that it can be worked thru.I believe it can 
and so should you,and artists who do dedicate there time and life to make 
others more joyful and educated do deserve a cd sale,no doubt.I have no hard 
feelings over what happened to me or my family because i value people over 
systems.And if you have any moral decency youll understand what im refering 
to...

MaKs...

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