Comments on: The Importance of Frequency http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/ indie rock music blog Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:08:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Chris http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6456 Chris Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:52:07 +0000 http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6456 All I'm tryin to say is that quality trumps quantity in many situations. Nice title Kev ;-) All I’m tryin to say is that quality trumps quantity in many situations.

Nice title Kev ;-)

]]> By: Kenny Love http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6454 Kenny Love Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:04:45 +0000 http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6454 > …this final paragraph implies that a core of musician can put out > material worth releasing every six months…even if only but a > few tracks. The Beatles were capable of writing and recording > music of such worth at such a fast pace - and they’re > essentially freaks in that sense, something that may never be > repeated. This is not nearly as far-fetched as presented, since many (if not most) bands already have a plethora of material recorded already prior to any mass public exposure. As for releasing digital material often, this makes great sense, financially, and otherwise. Bands must understand that there is a need to keep a rotation of material, but ultimately I think the statement about the quality of music may suggest that those putting out music of a lesser quality, or of an easier accessibility may have to resort to unleashing a bulk of music every few months to maintain whatever share of the collective listener’s time they may seek… > …this final paragraph implies that a core of musician can put out
> material worth releasing every six months…even if only but a
> few tracks. The Beatles were capable of writing and recording
> music of such worth at such a fast pace - and they’re
> essentially freaks in that sense, something that may never be
> repeated.

This is not nearly as far-fetched as presented, since many (if not most) bands already have a plethora of material recorded already prior to any mass public exposure. As for releasing digital material often, this makes great sense, financially, and otherwise.

Bands must understand that there is a need to keep a rotation of material, but ultimately I think the statement about the quality of music may suggest that those putting out music of a lesser quality, or of an easier accessibility may have to resort to unleashing a bulk of music every few months to maintain whatever share of the collective listener’s time they may seek…

]]> By: Chris http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6446 Chris Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:50:46 +0000 http://puddlegum.net/the-importance-of-frequent-releases/#comment-6446 "Artists and record labels should take note of The Beatles and release music as often as their creativity allows." I hear ya, but...this final paragraph implies that a core of musician can put out material worth releasing every six months...even if only but a few tracks. The Beatles were capable of writing and recording music of such worth at such a fast pace - and they're essentially freaks in that sense, something that may never be repeated. Bands must understand that there is a need to keep a rotation of material, but ultimately I think the statement about the quality of music may suggest that those putting out music of a lesser quality, or of an easier accessibility may have to resort to unleashing a bulk of music every few months to maintain whatever share of the collective listener's time they may seek... That being said, I'm fairly OK with hearing a new Portishead every ten years...especially when they're as good as they are. “Artists and record labels should take note of The Beatles and release music as often as their creativity allows.”

I hear ya, but…this final paragraph implies that a core of musician can put out material worth releasing every six months…even if only but a few tracks.

The Beatles were capable of writing and recording music of such worth at such a fast pace - and they’re essentially freaks in that sense, something that may never be repeated. Bands must understand that there is a need to keep a rotation of material, but ultimately I think the statement about the quality of music may suggest that those putting out music of a lesser quality, or of an easier accessibility may have to resort to unleashing a bulk of music every few months to maintain whatever share of the collective listener’s time they may seek…

That being said, I’m fairly OK with hearing a new Portishead every ten years…especially when they’re as good as they are.

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