negative vibes are unneccessary. If you don't believe in it, have faith in it, or care about it enough to contribute to it, then why be a part of the scene?
Bro, I believe not all of us here are 'part of the scene'. Some are just consumers and music lovers, who wish to see more. And they see the potential.
Music is an art and a product of creative processes, definitely not of an exclusive nature. Most of the time, it's intended to serve some sort of purpose, mostly for other people to enjoy and appreciate.
I've always believed in listening to feedback with the objective of improving whatever is created. It may not lead to changing just for the sake of pleasing others who demand certain things, but when things are taken into perspective - usually you'll find some truth in an opinion.
What I personally like to see is, generally good songwriting. Mainstream musicians and artistes, if you notice, stay long because of songs people can remember and enjoy for a long time. It is as simple as that. No matter if you are like an ass like Axl Rose or Yngwie Malmsteen, or as 'saintly' as Bono, as weird as Michael Jackson, as retarded as Britney Spears - people will remember their music like forever. People will still cover their songs everywhere in the world till this day. Of course, some of them don't write their own songs lah but the songs they sing represent the whole team behind that name.
No matter if you are like a self-proclaimed indie musician for life, or mainstream is too dumb for you, or you revel in the so-called intellectual and very creative self-creations, it is still best to please both camps. Just like Nirvana, Foo Fighters and the like.
Just my personal humble opinion, as always.
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