Rantology

[blueyeddevil]

It's after 2:30 in the morning. I've been trying to write but it's been slow going. I don't update this thing much anymore because there just isn't any damn time. I work. When I'm working I have no internet access. When I get home I have to spend time with the baby and family and try to fit in computer time but I'm not the only one who uses the

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[kmrikky]

Hallelujah Brother.

Attitude is half the problem.

I can't say I EVER understood why industrial appeals to elitists. They should go listen to Neofolk or Freeform Jazz or whatever else passes for music to people who have no actual ear but just like to feel they're better than everyone else.

That said we're talking a relative minority.

A very loud mouthed, pushy and domineering minority however. Who seem to specialise in trying to talk people out of liking bands. Rather than into them. Which sums up the problem nicely.

[blueyeddevil]

I wind up feeling like I'm just beating my head against the wall repeatedly only because it feels good when I stop.

I put up a long interview with Jamie Blacker of ESA and was joking with him that by the time I got done spreading the word about it I'm sure at least one CD would be sold. I just couldn't guarantee it would be one of his. :/

[orlok]

i've never delved very deeply into industial for exactly that reason; i'm not going to waste my time on acts or a scene that seems to actively not want me along for the ride. Which is a real shame because I like alot of what I've heard over the years and would love to give more a try.

In fact, it's quite a testament to the music how well the genre has persisted over the years with such a lousy "scene" supporting it.

I know you've said it before, and better than the way I'm about to state it, but it bears repeating: that's always been metal's greatest strength, the sense of wanting to share, to let people in on the scene. Friendlier crowds, people passing out fliers and samplers after the show ... sounds simple, but it goes a long way.

[blueyeddevil]

I just keep reminding myself that I'm not doing what I do for these people undermining the whole thing. I do it for the great people making the fantastic music I enjoy so much. They deserve better than what they've got.