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6/25/2009 from Niko
80's songwriter Richard Marx in response to a recent $1.94M judgment the RIAA won
" As a longtime professional songwriter, I have always objected to the practice of illegal downloading of music. I have also always, however, been sympathetic to the average music fan, who has been consistently financially abused by the greedy actions of major labels. These labels, until recently, were responsible for the distribution of the majority of recorded music, and instead of nurturing the industry and doing their best to provide the highest quality of music to the fans, they predominantly chose to ream the consumer and fill their pockets.
So now we have a "judgment" in a case of illegal downloading, and it seems to me, especially in these extremely volatile economic times, that holding Ms. Thomas-Rasset accountable for the continuing daily actions of hundreds of thousands of people is, at best, misguided and at worst, farcical. Her accountability itself is not in question, but this show of force posing as judicial come-uppance is clearly abusive. Ms. Thomas-Rasset, I think you got a raw deal, and I'm ashamed to have my name associated with this issue."
Richard Marx you cool in my book ;)
6/23/2009 from Stiles
This is great for the following reasons:
1) It perfectly illustrates why Auto Tune is ridiculous.
2) It involves legal discussion about the health effects of smoking lettuce.
3) Joe Biden actually* "sings."
*Not actually. He's just talking.
6/19/2009 from Niko
Valentino Dallas
6/2/2009 from Niko
Yo yo yo
looks like we are just about to get started up with some recording, and some new material at the live shows. Paul is playing @ Opening Bell on 06/13/09. e will be playing the entire new album, "Introduction to a Stranger", acoustic. Whoot.
check out the calendar, we got tons o new shows upcoming!!!
See ya there
5/21/2009 from Stiles
By this logic, I am the star of Valentino, and am entitled to the lion's share of kudos and profits. It follows, then, that Chris is second, followed by Paul, then Brian.
Outstanding.
