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Mr. Raven's avatar

You have created a false dichotomy, one can make some money from your music, without it becoming the focus of your music.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That was my point. Most working musicians need to make money from their music. Just like any job. But that isn’t “selling out.” It’s making a living. If they are only doing it for money, then you could argue that they are selling out. But you can love making music and still make money from it.

I don’t think many people think that way anymore. I haven’t heard “they’re selling out” since the 1980s. It just too hard to earn a living in music. Those who can, I say “well done.”

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Mr. Raven's avatar

No! There is a difference between making a living and whoring for money, if you don't get that distinction innately then there is no explaining it to you. And yes I walk the talk I have 15 albums worth of obscure instrumental/ambient music on Bandcamp.

https://pinecityorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-pine-city-orchestra-album

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Alright then. You be you and I’ll be me. I get no enjoyment from arguing about opinions or insulting people. I’d rather make music. I wish you all the best on your musical path.

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