By medusa9e (66.73.0.158) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 12:24 pm:

Alrighty Gang here we go again!
If I were chosen as a Goddess of Music, I believe I would change a lot of uneccessary(?)"NOISE" that a lot of people CALL Music.
I just may B a bit like Simon on U know that show about--Idols? LOL-If a person couldn't carry a tune from here 2 there, they wouldn't get behind a Mic.
If a person couldn't handle & play an instrument N a decent form or fashion, they would have 2 keep their fingers, hands and lips 2 themselves instead of torchering a guitar, drums, horns etc. and using it 4 a noise box. At one time, musicians respected Music & the Instruments that were used 2 make the sounds of Music. Some Musicians even loved their Instrument so much, they gave it a name: Ex-"Lucille is BB Kings' Guitar...But with all this Pro Tools & modern technology stuff, I guess just maybe Instruments R obselete..is that so..tell me it isn't so.
We do still have some REAL Musicians out there don't we?????? uh oh!

By Funkyone D J Dollar BILL (216.221.81.96) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 01:08 pm:

Sure ,there are lot's of fantastic musicians out there in all genres of music.However good luck forcing your,mine or anyone else's taste on the general public,especially kids.You just aren't going to see what you think is talent in,videos,on the radio or at the next big stadium tour.You have to work to seek it out and then support the hell out of it.None of the true artists are going to make millions anymore and the true artists don't care.Most can do quite well in a smaller market and stay truer to the game in the process.Go out and see them live EVERY time them play a bar our club in your area,buy their CD's even if they charge more than a major label release.Buy extras to give as gifts.Start promoting them yourself by mentioning them in every e-mail(don't spam,just when you are talking to someone).Today's major label music wasn't designed for our enjoyment,it was designed for our consumption and to have a limited life.Something you just had to have after hearing the single 40+ times a day on the radio and TV.High turnover and volume of units,not quality or artistry of music.It's the Music BUSINESS!Has been for a long time(pre-Motown)After a couple of months you see through the deception and they have already pre-programmed you for 20 more CD's you just have to have.I stopped listening to commercial radio and watching music videos and you would be shocked to see how much my spending has dropped over the past 5 years.I still check out new music,but listen to it as many times as.> I <want without being brainwashed by radio or TV.Sure there is still the occasional commercial that sucks me in through repetition,but I am no longer having my mind made up for me.I don't dismiss everything just because it's new,different,from a major label or the artist doesn't have the same caliber of talent as our legends.

I mentioned my favorite band from the first day I landed here, LMT CONNECTION featuring Leroy Emanuel of The (Fabulous) Counts www.lmtconnection.com
Their first CD was recorded and mixed at Studio A in Deeeee-troit.Full horn section and great music.The second is a live CD with covers and originals recorded in Niagara Falls,Canada.They have a new double CD that should be out shortly as well as a recently unearthed and restored Counts album.
Why do I go on and on about these guys?Yes I work with them on occasion,but don't work for them and have never been paid or compensated with anything but some great music and stories from them.That's what I'm talking about,adopt a group today.I know Lexuses77 has Lisa Gay & Thrill in L.A.,someone else waves the flag for Sonnyboy and Carlton J. Smith in NYC,Y'all here are making sure The Funks are never forgotten again,Rob Bowman's making sure of the same for Stax,Bobby Eli's got the Philly torch,Let's start hearing about some indie and forgotten artists who either have new product out or are coming to a town near you!These acts don't have billion dollar promotional budgets,so let's make sure everyone knows about them.

Respect to those who give it,

D.J. $ BILL

By thom (12.2.196.17) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 01:42 pm:

I'd Band rap

By medusa9e (66.73.0.158) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 02:04 pm:

I know ...this topic is just something 2 keep the forum going..LMAO, I'm not that crazy, just something 2 talk about, that's all. It's fun just 2 C how everyone responds if they could change anything...believe it or not, yess, I do like a lot of the new stuff. LOL
(betcha didn't know that, did ya)?

By Funkyone D J Dollar BILL (216.221.81.96) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 02:19 pm:

I know ,I wasn't bashing your post by any means Medusa.It's just there is so much great music out there that we haven't heard about and to dismiss todays music just based on the mainsteam is unfair to the wealth of exellent new music ou there.I know you are just creating discussion,but it is so easy to focus on the negative aspects of todays music,that's been going on since the days of the classical masters.Thom(Bell?) I too gave up on Rap for a long while,but once again if you search for it there are some great positive Hip Hop acts out there some even being backed up by live talented musicians,there are others who are creativly using samples,properly crediting their sources and making sure the original artist is paid and given the exposure they deserve.When the current industry dies or wakes up,we will be able to decide on the merits of an artist without their multi million dollar promotions and payola practices.There are guys like Harry Weinger doing some great things,but if you think Universal shares his vision because they love the music...

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 02:35 pm:

Gang:
This is why I said to hell with working for the major labels, stuck with the indies & started my own label as well.....
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Funkyone D J Dollar BILL (216.221.81.96) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 03:03 pm:

What's the name of your label Kev?Tell us more about it please!

By stephanie (66.54.1.38) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 04:26 pm:

First of all I would stop the girls from looking like hoochie mamas and put them back in gloves and gowns and then I would send them to Maxine Powell.........THEN I would halt ALL videos for 3 years and put people on the chitlin circuit!!!!!
Stephanie
forget the arenas that is for the rock stars my people these days would be in small clubs and on the chitlin circuit...

By Funkyone D J Dollar BILL (216.221.81.96) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 04:50 pm:

I'll second that emotion.Same thing goes for classic artists that feel they need to have booty girls on stage to keep us entertained.If you can't hold your own,no amount of hot panted,high thong wearing hoochie coochie is going to change my opinion.That's just me though and we all know sex sells.

By Eli (151.197.110.143) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 05:32 pm:

Dont get me started on this subject so I will keep it nice and to the point and with a degree of decorum.
First I would have a mass firing of all of the "a&r types" responsible for these signings and then I would hire a team of people to work with the companies to screen personnel with legitamite credentials who could be discerning and have enough musical taste and experience to
bring back great songs and great acts to the forefront.


I would have all of the luxury car dealerships run criminal background checks on people who wish to pay cash for their vehicles.

I would bring back the concept of "artist development"

I would make sure that individuality prevails and that singing in tune without artificial means must be evident.

I would "keep it real" by bringing back the concept of real musicians playing real music for real.

By Eli (151.197.110.143) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 05:34 pm:

I would sign all of the classic artists who truly deserve to be heard once again by the masses and "make sure" that radio embraces them, capice???

By medusa9e (66.73.7.173) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 09:31 pm:

Yessss, Eli, I really do understand and know exactly where U R coming from...and U 2 KevGo of Libra Records...(s m i l e)..and funkyone..and I'm definately with U on that Stephanie...half naked, BUT they want R E S P E C T...well, like the Tempts once said, "You Got To Earn It"
No, I really don't mean 2 bash our young folks, but somebody 4got 2 tell some of them 2 pull their pants up, not 2 show so much skin, and let nice things (words) come out of your face, (I meant mouth). LOL!

By medusa9e (66.73.7.173) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 09:45 pm:

I also meant 2 mention, India Arie, I love her style, sound and the way she Respects herself.
By the way, I went 2(Pershing) High School with her Dad (Ralph Simpson), I believe he went Pro Basketball and used 2 play 4 the Denver Nuggets...just thought I'd drop that N (since I'm not a celebrity like U Guys R), at least I went 2 School with a few...don't worry, I wont name the others, U know like the Dramatics, Enchantment, yeah I went 2 High School with them also...and Deb (Levi's Daughter). LOL Has anyone heard how Levi is feeling lately?

By R&B (138.238.41.128) on Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 09:57 am:

I WOULD REUNITE THE TEMPS WITH..DENNIS,GLEN,RICHARD,OLLIE,OTIS..THE ORIGINAL MARVELETTES,AND THE MIRACLES WITH SMOKEY!SHAZAM!!

By Jim Dunn (24.46.200.124) on Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 12:28 pm:

I'd get rid of standardized format commercial radio. Go back to they days of local/regional programming and letting DJs play what they want and not what they are dictated to. Then you'd have an environment that would be more conducive to independent record companies having a chance at being successful and in turn promoting more artists.

Jim

By Funkyone D J Dollar BILL (216.221.81.96) on Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 12:45 pm:

Ahh yes Jim that would be great,however now that there are few independent radio stations,free thinking is discouraged and it's all about revenues.They don't care where those revenues come from,whether it's advertising or"independent" promoters offering cash for more spins.The glorious free spirited ,for the love of music days are gone and have been replace by a series of formulas.The only thing they can't calculate is true emotions,but they have certainly figured out how to elict false ones good enough to fool most.Meanwhile here I am with a name like D.J. Dollar Bill complaining about how some people gotta have it,cash money,dollar bill y'all.There's a reason and it's not because I have or desire a wealthy lifestyle.Another story ,another time

By Kdubya (206.126.224.7) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 12:03 pm:

I would change the state of radio. I would open up playlists to include those artists (mainly indies) who deserve to be heard. One of the reasons that the so called rap/bling-bling music is so dominating is the way the companys "buy" and promote the artists themselves. I'd certainly find a purgatory for all those men and women. I agree with "Dunn". The DJ's of old were always in competiton, by trying to get us the listener to hear something "new" and when they were sucessful, it was more than enough reason to tune in to their show. There is not any compelling reason to listen to radio anymore. Its a dam shame.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 01:38 pm:

What would I do....first of all:
1) Form an allegance with Bobby Eli, John Dixon, Ralph Terrana, Clay McMurray, Deke Richards, Stu Miller (Stubass) and his brother, Harry Weinger & Scratcher to revamp the recording industry, instill quality control & artist development and hold sales/marketing accountable for selling the music (if the stuff is good and a sales person has a problem selling - then it ain't the talent's problem).
2) Take all the monopolizing radio conglomerates and blow 'em sky-high. Ditto Jim Dunn's comments.
3) Have a long, sitdown chat with MTV, VH1 and BET about programming.
4) Post this sign at all doors - NO JEANS, NO SNEAKERS, NO BOOTS, NO BAGGY CLOTHES AND NO HOOTCHIE-WEAR.
5) Create recording contracts that are fair to the artist and doesn't endenture them.

That's just for starters...if I keep going my phone bill will look crazy...
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 02:25 pm:

Hey Kevin,
I just had one of those wierd dreams again last night that I was re-opening Tera Shirma. That hasn't happened in a while. Anyway in this one there was some problem with the air conditioning and a couple of guys were up on a ladder doing some sort of complex looking repair involving much wiring. I decided to walk out to the lobby and passed several people I didn't know. I remember thinking that at least business was good.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 02:39 pm:

Hey Ralph:
Maybe it wasn't a dream...
I'm dead serious about forming this allegance. With all the talent we have from those who post on this website and how the music industry has gone to hell, I'm ready to pull the Generals & Lieutenants together. If we can focus on making quality pop/soul music and nuturing strong talented acts for an audience that wants it (and God knows we have that audience here on S.D.), the mediocrity that is out there would fall quicker than stones.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Scratcher (65.132.79.233) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 03:47 pm:

Yea Kev, we could send press releases to the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)magazine and give seniors a 10 percent discount if they purchase on a Wednesday.

Don't laugh at the AARP idea. The magazine has the largest circulation of any in America (35 million). Jack Nicholson is on the cover this month. They (AARP) let people join in their forties now. I have no idea how they get your name and address but they're relentless; they mailed me twice a week before I gave in and became a member.

By STUBASS (205.188.209.109) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 04:05 pm:

HEY KEV: JUST SAW YOUR PLAN...AND IT SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!!!...BY THE WAY...CAN WE PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF "EGO CONTROL"!!!...STU

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 04:19 pm:

Scratcher:
The label I started here in NYC is targeting listeners 28 to 54 - so your plan is a great one. I would have no problem doing some kind of advertising with AARP or sample mailing.

Stubass:
Geez..."ego control"...I may need your help and Jim Feliciano's as well on this one!

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Scratcher (65.134.147.167) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 04:22 pm:

AARP rates are very high, Kev. They have 35 million readers.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 04:25 pm:

Scratcher:
I'm not surprised, but I wouldn't mind asking AARP if they have done a survey as to what artists and music their readership listens to.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Ralph (209.240.198.62) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 11:41 pm:

Kevin,
I've been out all day and just got in to catch up with all this. I like your idea. I already have a CD ready for release on Teddie Morrow if I could just find the right deal for him.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 11:17 am:

Ralph:
Are you looking for a major to pick up Teddie's recording or to put it out yourself? You can email me directly the particulars if you want (kevingoins@juno.com).
Kevin Goins - KevGo