We are all aware of Top 40 commercial artists. Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, etc. But what of the multitude of independent musicians who produce wonderful music and are in need of our support? Likewise, it’s easy to think of a charity which is in need of our donations and support. The American Red Cross, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Salvation Army, etc.
I have an idea and would love your feedback . What if we partnered the independent artists with the charities in a dual effort of bringing awareness to both groups? By using digital only, compilation cds, they could cross promote one another. The result, sales of mp3s could benefit both the non-profit organizations and the musicians as well. Did you know that if only 1% of all revenue from sales of music downloads went to charity, we’d all but eliminate hunger, homelessness, and a plethora of ills which plague society? Drop me a line with your thoughts…
DJ Come of Age
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I love it that people are out there trying to find a way to put an end to the ills of the world by using their talent. It lets me know that I am not the only one out there agonizing over the things that are getting out of hand on our planet.
However, you would first have to find a way to publicize the music and make people want to buy it. You could organize a Save the Planet concert tour, replete with tee shirts and other memorabilia, featuring the artists on the recordings. Also, have a website like I tunes or Napster for the music. Involve some people in the arts to design the website, album covers and tee shirts. Maybe you could even talk one of the networks or MTV into letting you do a special concert on TV. Invite Bono and Al Gore.
Give periodic progress reports of the results of your venture. Yes, this could start a whole new movement, especially with young people. Good luck.
March 30th, 2010 at 10:15 am
good idea
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March 30th, 2010 at 10:39 am
I love it that people are out there trying to find a way to put an end to the ills of the world by using their talent. It lets me know that I am not the only one out there agonizing over the things that are getting out of hand on our planet.
However, you would first have to find a way to publicize the music and make people want to buy it. You could organize a Save the Planet concert tour, replete with tee shirts and other memorabilia, featuring the artists on the recordings. Also, have a website like I tunes or Napster for the music. Involve some people in the arts to design the website, album covers and tee shirts. Maybe you could even talk one of the networks or MTV into letting you do a special concert on TV. Invite Bono and Al Gore.
Give periodic progress reports of the results of your venture. Yes, this could start a whole new movement, especially with young people. Good luck.
References :
I reread this, and it sounds like I’m being a little fascitious, but I assure you I’m not–I just tend to be overly enthusiastic. I really do think it’s a good idea, and I would support it. I want a black Tee with a cheetah on it, though.