Quote: “Radio Head became Radio Head because of the "old" model. - Snipped for Shortness -
Quote: "It was a forgone conclusion they would easily capitalize on the "free" model they created.”This seems a fair point.And I thank you for making it.
Respectfully, the questions that occur to me then are these?Considering that many hereabouts have been bemoaning their inability to fully capitalise on their talent.
And openly blamed the ills of wider society specifically expressed in the technological revolution that has occurred.
As many of the posters in this thread are of at least the same age as Radiohead, and the majority considerably older.
It seems to have been forgotten, that they have lived as long, under both the Old Business Model and indeed, the Newly Emerging Situation.Thus they have had the Full Advantage of the Complete Availability of Both Models to Them!
But do not appear to have achieved, anything approaching anywhere near.
The measure of success that Radiohead have under Both Models.
During precisely the same time frame altogether.
The question remains then.
Why Not?
There surely must be some additional limiting factors in the equation that have not been properly addressed. For me personally, the most interesting aspect of this thread is that it is indeed the case, that quite separately, in many individual cases, there appear to be distinct, underlying causes, clear reasons that are apparent to those sensitive enough to observe them. Piecing the intimate parts together that eek out progressively over time has become an utterly fascinating process.
Furthermore, for some, unless these underlying reasons for failure are squarely, truthfully and objectively faced, it remains entirely possible that the individuals involved may psychologically cripple themselves, and go through life, projecting the blame for all their own personal and professional failures, directly onto others, far, far away.
For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, "It might have been!"
There are a great many people that live their lives, in this way.
And are never able to face the truth!
What an absolute.
Cop Out!
There are innumerable people just like this. They have a talent, but are not fashionably vogue.
They have a genuine desire, but no utterly compelling drive.
They try to make their way, but lack entrepreneurial endeavour.
They track recordings and sign contracts, but lack business flair and acumen.
They want to be famous, but have no particularly attractive, personally dynamic, charisma.
They want their songs to be hits, but lack the ability to write hooks, and directly connect emotively.
They exercise an ability to write, but their mediocre content, lacks insight, depth, soul, reaching power and vibrancy.
They really want to make it, but fail to command the stage presence necessary to captivate an audience convincingly.
In the final analysis, they will fail to ever truly hold an audience in their palm of their hands, either on stage or on record, and that is the real point.
They need to come face to face with.
Simon!
Secondly.It is easy to write that..
Quote: “It was a forgone conclusion they would easily capitalize on the "free" model they created.”With the benefit of hindsight, after the event!
But the question remains, that if it was so very easy to foresee?And there was clearly so very much money to be made by this simple process.
Why on Earth did no Major Record Label, Established Artist, or Newly Emerging Talent.
Make this Business Strategy stick with such Resounding Success, long before Radiohead did?
Perhaps they have all become so very benefactory in nature and character that they now have a personal objection to making money?
The truth is Someone with Brains
Perspicacious Acumen
And Entrepreneurial Business Flair
Was needed to think of it in the first place!
If that is not the case If it was so really very easy
Then why have not numerous others done it?
Its One thing
To try it after
Someone else has.
But another entirely
To think of the idea in the first place
Formulate a presentation that is attractive
And then, spectacularly pull off an incredible coup
That takes everyone’s breath away, in admiration or envy.
Which is it for you? Really?
Quote “I found it kind of selfish,
pompous and disruptive,”With Respect.You obviously, don’t know them.
'Radiohead’s Phil Selway became a volunteer over 16 years ago for Samaritans and has found that the band and the organisation have both enriched his life in different ways.
Now he and his fellow Radiohead members are supporting Samaritan's latest campaign with an exclusive live recording. A supporter of mental health awareness.
Selway believes anyone can need Samaritans at some point in their lives.
But may find it hard to ask for help.'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/radiohead/selway_samaritans.shtm l
http://www.ateaseweb.com/2002/04/15/phil-raises-18000-for-sa maritans/
http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/radiohead/news/38267-radiohead- drummer-pledges-support-for-samaritans
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4729899/Live-web-chat-wit h-Radioheads-Phil-Selway.html
I do enjoy reading of all unselfish Charitable Works that P.S.W. Members are involved with. And search people’s personal web sites especially for this reason.
I Say.All Power.
To their elbow!
My hat goes off to them.
It’s nice to see a local Group.
Doing so well on a Global Scale.P
