Twice I have tried a streaming service. I just can't wrap my head around "renting" music. All my life I purchased a physical product. Full disclosure, I found I wasn't using the services to find new music. I was creating playlists of what I already owned. I mostly find new music through tv shows, movies and Shazamming in a store or restaurant. What I do now instead of subscribing to a service, I buy a CD once a month. It can be a new artist, which I love to support, or an anniversary commemorating reissue with a great CD booklet.
I get asked at every show if I have cd's. I live and play a majority of my gigs in a more rural part of the world, and that may play a part into it. Looks like I need to give the people what they ask for. And hey, it'll be more than I can get back from streaming royalties.
While I cherish the nostalgia of CDs and vinyl, the practicalities of today's digital world give me pause in selling physical music copies. The allure of holding an album is timeless, but their bulk and the fleeting nature of current media consumption present real obstacles. As I venture into the realm of physical distribution, I proceed with caution, mindful of potential hiccups. Yet, I remain optimistic, ready for any result, and tempering my expectations to cushion any setbacks.
I'm hopeful that collaborating with @diskmakers will increase the chances of success in my endeavors. It's amusing to ponder their genuine perceptions of an up-and-coming artist encountering such "opportunities." At this delicate stage in one's career, not every chance is pertinent, and discerning which are beneficial is crucial. Recognizing that an opportunity not suited for one may be perfect for another is part of the journey, and embracing this reality is essential.
@@nctrnmWhile we are certainly going to provide you with a high quality product, I’m afraid to tell you that your success depends pretty much fully on you: great songs, great recording, great promotion, great performances. That will build a great fanbase. We provide the great product your fanbase will appreciate. Go crush it. 👊🏼
Physical media is the REAL way to make a real "bang for your buck", with your music (if you know how to market yourself.) All of the streaming services are squeezing us, and redirecting the bulk of the royalty revenue to the largest signed artists, and leaving us with almost nothing. Yes, streaming is important, but physical media is also really important, too!
My concern -as a listener and performer; hell, as a citizen - has been that streaming media is so easily controlled from forces that "get to decide". How easily to erase from a culture, any record of the music/media of that time? Now if we could only put the pressure on the industry that makes it difficult to listen to CDs and vinyl. I don't want to replace my car, because the next one won't have a CD player. Also - from both standpoints, I want the CD to keep, and make copies of it or download for playing.
𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 points made at 3:25 (Spotify can take your stuff down) & 4:30 (physical + streaming = paid twice). Tony van Veen Day needs to be a national holiday! 🤘😝👍🎶
New car manufacturers are not putting CD players in their new cars. That really pissed me off when I bought my 2021. I think they get some kickback from serius/xm.
Twice I have tried a streaming service. I just can't wrap my head around "renting" music. All my life I purchased a physical product. Full disclosure, I found I wasn't using the services to find new music. I was creating playlists of what I already owned. I mostly find new music through tv shows, movies and Shazamming in a store or restaurant. What I do now instead of subscribing to a service, I buy a CD once a month. It can be a new artist, which I love to support, or an anniversary commemorating reissue with a great CD booklet.
Encouraging news, thanks Tony
Physical Media Forever!
I get asked at every show if I have cd's. I live and play a majority of my gigs in a more rural part of the world, and that may play a part into it. Looks like I need to give the people what they ask for. And hey, it'll be more than I can get back from streaming royalties.
Sounds like you've needed CDs for a long time! We can help...
You always offer a positive perspective for Indie artists! Thank you 🙏
Thank you!
I know numbers don't lie...I am in the middle of pressing up my cd with you guys...
Let’s gooooo 🤩🤩🤩
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While I cherish the nostalgia of CDs and vinyl, the practicalities of today's digital world give me pause in selling physical music copies. The allure of holding an album is timeless, but their bulk and the fleeting nature of current media consumption present real obstacles. As I venture into the realm of physical distribution, I proceed with caution, mindful of potential hiccups. Yet, I remain optimistic, ready for any result, and tempering my expectations to cushion any setbacks.
I'm hopeful that collaborating with @diskmakers will increase the chances of success in my endeavors. It's amusing to ponder their genuine perceptions of an up-and-coming artist encountering such "opportunities." At this delicate stage in one's career, not every chance is pertinent, and discerning which are beneficial is crucial. Recognizing that an opportunity not suited for one may be perfect for another is part of the journey, and embracing this reality is essential.
@@nctrnmWhile we are certainly going to provide you with a high quality product, I’m afraid to tell you that your success depends pretty much fully on you: great songs, great recording, great promotion, great performances. That will build a great fanbase. We provide the great product your fanbase will appreciate. Go crush it. 👊🏼
Physical media is the REAL way to make a real "bang for your buck", with your music (if you know how to market yourself.) All of the streaming services are squeezing us, and redirecting the bulk of the royalty revenue to the largest signed artists, and leaving us with almost nothing. Yes, streaming is important, but physical media is also really important, too!
My concern -as a listener and performer; hell, as a citizen - has been that streaming media is so easily controlled from forces that "get to decide". How easily to erase from a culture, any record of the music/media of that time? Now if we could only put the pressure on the industry that makes it difficult to listen to CDs and vinyl. I don't want to replace my car, because the next one won't have a CD player.
Also - from both standpoints, I want the CD to keep, and make copies of it or download for playing.
I used Kunaki for my original print run but I will use Disc Makers for the bigger print run
𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 points made at 3:25 (Spotify can take your stuff down) & 4:30 (physical + streaming = paid twice). Tony van Veen Day needs to be a national holiday!
🤘😝👍🎶
I agree! On Tony van Veen day all musicians get a day off from their day job to spend those hours on their music!
Another great video, and I love the math!
New car manufacturers are not putting CD players in their new cars. That really pissed me off when I bought my 2021. I think they get some kickback from serius/xm.
Not just car manufacturers. Difficult to buy a home listening system; even computers don't have CD capabilities. Something's at play, there.
I like vinyl records, not CD. Music cassette tape is also growing
Hey, we got that vinyl! To each his own.
Tony, have a off topic question here for you concerning vinyl. Could I email you?
Sure. tvanveen (at) discmakers