[sdiy] Famous Gene?

[Magnus Danielson]

From: Neil Johnson <nej22 at hermes.cam.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Famous Gene?
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 10:19:08 +0100 (BST)

> Paul,

Neil,

> > "the gear on the Yes tour is 100% sponsered" in other words give me a
> > freebie and I'll use it, else I wont...
> 
> Which is counterproductive for all those small synth makers which the UK
> seems to do well in, but who simply can't afford to give away their
> profits.  Its not as if they're strapped for cash now, is it?
> 
> I wonder if there would government funding to support this?  Perhaps go
> the the press: "British musicians _not_ supporting British innovation"

Well, they don't care about that point of view. They are promoting the gear by
PLAYING on it. The entry-fee is handing them a box, which is how they are used
to do things since ages. Yes, it's not fair on the small players, but are they
worth considering if they are not big enought to hand a box?

I'm not saying I agree with that it should be that. But there is a limit to how
idealistic people are these days, and that limit is VERY tight.

There _SHOULD_ be some program for small manufactures to help develop their
market presence (sorry about the spelling there, didn't bother to look it up).

> *sigh*

Right...

> Time for a coffee.

You better...

Cheers,
Magnus - could also play a Monowave on the next tour - if given one ;O)