what is indie? (help me with an english paper?)
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what is indie? (help me with an english paper?)
I want to write a paper for an English class about what 'indie' means, and its paradoxes. First of all, do you guys have an opinions about it, and second of all, does anyone know of any musicians I could contact? I think would be really cool if I could email some artists...Obviously, getting in touch with KK would be awesome, especially b/c I've heard her talk about indie music before, and she seems pretty opinionated.
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i think indie is more of a name for artist that mostly work independent, i don't know what more to say.
you could try to contact kaki, in trying is no harm
you could try to contact kaki, in trying is no harm
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technically, it has to do w/ the record label, but i guess i'm talking more about it as a scene...
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If you like, I've got lots of things to share with you regarding indie music. And I do have a strong opinion, since I'm an indie musician myself and I also participate in one of Greece's well known indie bands. Basically, it has to do with lots of things: the record label, the so called DIY approach (recordings, production, promotion, distro etc), indie as a movement or a lifestyle etc...I got lots of good examples of people who made it out there!
I don't intent to promote myself but, if you feel like it, you can visit my profile on myspace and see my approach on DIY. Comments are always welcome and highly appreciated!!
www.myspace.com/christinakassesian
I don't intent to promote myself but, if you feel like it, you can visit my profile on myspace and see my approach on DIY. Comments are always welcome and highly appreciated!!
www.myspace.com/christinakassesian
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great music! i like it, and everyone is welkom to promote themselves here or other artists, the more music the better!
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MANY THANKS!! I'm so happy you enjoyed the tunes! Tiny confession: I used a Kaki tuning to record Goldifish Memory
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as long as you make something new and original with it it's cool
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Doesn't sound like Kaki, I hope She got this tuning from Preston Reed, anyway!!
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i don't think it sounds like kaki, but it sounds good!
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well then www.myspace.com/olivetheory
i used CGDGAD for both songs but i dont think it sounds like kaki that much..
i used CGDGAD for both songs but i dont think it sounds like kaki that much..
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OMFG goldfish memory is AMAZING!
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Yeah, the songs were really good! (Kaki King and...Dream Theater?!? Wow!!) And I'm looking forword to your next tracks as well!!
Btw, many thanks for the compliment
Btw, many thanks for the compliment
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lol, yeah Roberto is a Big fan of Mike Portnoy, but he havent had the time to make and record songs on the drums.. he's an AMAZING drummer
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goldfish memory ftw.
dude, do you have an album out yet or anything?
dude, do you have an album out yet or anything?
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You make me blush!!
I did attempt to record some stuff last May, but I had a fight with the guy who runs the studio and I quit. Now, I'm buying the equipment and I'm going to record them myself. Also I'm recording with my band for the next few months, so it's gonna take some time to finish my tracks. As soon as I have news, I'll update you!
I did attempt to record some stuff last May, but I had a fight with the guy who runs the studio and I quit. Now, I'm buying the equipment and I'm going to record them myself. Also I'm recording with my band for the next few months, so it's gonna take some time to finish my tracks. As soon as I have news, I'll update you!
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therockingviking wrote:I want to write a paper for an English class about what 'indie' means, and its paradoxes. First of all, do you guys have an opinions about it, and second of all, does anyone know of any musicians I could contact? I think would be really cool if I could email some artists...Obviously, getting in touch with KK would be awesome, especially b/c I've heard her talk about indie music before, and she seems pretty opinionated.
its gonna be hard to reach k right now... shes focused in the studio.
as for me... when i think indie, i think of musicians and artists who are dedicated to promoting and spreading music of a high quality from start to finish... and do not need the help of major labels to do so. i also think of indie applying to a certain type of music that does not easily appeal to the mainstream masses, but to those with serious tastes in music and a discriminating ear.
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Empress Ericka wrote:
its gonna be hard to reach k right now... shes focused in the studio.
yeah, i figured as much; that's why i thought asking you guys might be helpful.
idk, a lot of people who are into indie are kind of music snobs. and yeah, innovation normally comes from outside mainstream music/art/etc, and admittedly, a lot of popular music...is pretty much crap. but it annoys me when people make a point of only liking 'indie' bands--especially when they only listen to the same (essentially mainstream) indie folk/pop bands.
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therockingviking wrote:Empress Ericka wrote:
its gonna be hard to reach k right now... shes focused in the studio.
yeah, i figured as much; that's why i thought asking you guys might be helpful.
idk, a lot of people who are into indie are kind of music snobs. and yeah, innovation normally comes from outside mainstream music/art/etc, and admittedly, a lot of popular music...is pretty much crap. but it annoys me when people make a point of only liking 'indie' bands--especially when they only listen to the same (essentially mainstream) indie folk/pop bands.
thats just a snobs way of trying to make themselves feel musically superior to you... which is stupid and impossible. lmao.
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http://www.npr.org/blogs/monitormix/2009/11/whats_in_an_indie.html
I found this on Carrie Brownstein's blog a couple of days ago
Btw, I kinda hate people who think their superior to me or my friends or anyone, just because they (think they) listen to more sophisticated music than me. Actually, I met lots of them here in Athens, and trust me, some of them are full of crap. I only wish I had the time to translate for you a terrible review on Dreaming of Revenge, from one of the most well known music journalists in town. 5 stars out of 10, for this album?!?
I found this on Carrie Brownstein's blog a couple of days ago
Btw, I kinda hate people who think their superior to me or my friends or anyone, just because they (think they) listen to more sophisticated music than me. Actually, I met lots of them here in Athens, and trust me, some of them are full of crap. I only wish I had the time to translate for you a terrible review on Dreaming of Revenge, from one of the most well known music journalists in town. 5 stars out of 10, for this album?!?
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