semi marketing

[Even]

this is more along the thread we had a month or two back... about paying for the gear or getting as return. Word got out at work that I have a recording setup. and good news a few guys there have a band. The front man cam e over and soliceted my time and efforts.
But seriously I have a moral question here. They are good mind you, but sound..well... they robbed alice in chains. How do I (if at all) let them know they boarder of plagery? I mean I can use the cash if all they want is a recording. But should I suggest aid or guide?

[Recording Engineer]

If you feel you are able to "aid or guide", then I suggest you feel them out to see if they even want help. If not, assist them with your engineering abilities. Besides, lawyers and Alice In Chains need to make a living too ya know.

[CMiller]

I say record them. What the hell do you care who they sound like if they're willing to pay you? They aren't breaking the law are they? If not, I wouldn't give a damn. Let the market dictate their success. They'll probably learn that they need to tinker with their sound a little before anyone will take them serious...by that time you might be able to record them again!

[jsteele]

HEY, record them if the moneys worth it. Leave editing and opinions to manager or producer. let them play. let them hear the play back. Let them sink or swim. Remember a band ready to record(or thinking that they should record) is dead-set on a sound or style they want.

[David Hooper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Even:
I have a moral question here. They are good mind you, but sound..well... they robbed alice in chains. How do I (if at all) let them know they boarder of plagery? I mean I can use the cash if all they want is a recording. But should I suggest aid or guide?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I might mention it casually, but your job is to record them. If they're asking for a producer, that's another story, but take the money and let them do their thing otherwise.

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