Re: [microsound] Calls for Work and acknowledging receipt of submissions

["Mr.D" <craque@xxxxxxxxxx>]

i used to get hung up about this. i have sent out dozens upon dozens  
of demos to probably 50 or so labels, and at best have received  
responses from less than 10, and none of those were positive in the  
respect that they wanted their label to have anything to do with my  
music. it's a very easy subject to rant about, but i try to remember  
that none of these labels have dedicated staff to listen to every  
demo they get; there are probably many many discs i've sent out that  
have never even been put in a CD player.

my solution, because what i'm interested in is to share my work not  
sell it, was to put my music up on a website where people interested  
could download and listen at will, and without the prejudice of a label.

also keep in mind that many labels are also circles of friends and  
communities, which is a perfectly valid and desirable way to exist.  
it's also very difficult for any place that receives demo submissions  
to respond to anyone, because then they'd have to respond to  
everyone, and it's easier to just use a blanket policy of no feedback/ 
response.

matt


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