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Poor, sweet summer child. Their exploitation of your effort isn't creative freedom. For a poignant dramatization see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteen_Milli
by throwaway4aday 4y ago
Poor, sweet summer child. Their exploitation of your effort isn't creative freedom. For a poignant dramatization see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteen_Million_Merits https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteen_Million_Merits and then when you feel like reading a lot of sad history just start reading books and articles about the recording industry.
- wongarsu 4y agoOh, they are absolutely exploitative. But promoting creation and creativity can be done out of exploitative motives. I am sure music execs loved it when everyone started their own band and tried to become a pop star. A large influx of new talent kept the actual pop stars replaceable. Doing what GP suggested, keeping people dumb and keeping them from creating, would have lead to musicians being a much rarer breed and thus in a much more powerful negotiation position. Similarly, Youtube or TikTok wants you to create the most funny, informative and creative videos possible. Not because they love creativity, but because it serves their interest.