I see your point, but the fact is that we're not entitled to these artists attention, or their time, just because they've produced music that we listen to.
I see no relation to my posts.
I don't think that library music have to be made "mainstream", or encouraged for commercial offerings, for any reason at all.
Nothing "has to be" done. It's simply my belief that library music merits more attention than it receives. And as a library music lover, I'd enjoy more commercial offerings, and I'm not alone on this.
(Library music) has already been made somewhat mainstream…
Library music is not mainstream at all by conventional standards. I have yet to mention it to someone who's not a DJ, producer, or other aficionado— and receive something beside a blank look.
Nothing can be expected to be served to people on a plate.
I see no relation to my posts.
The mystique revolving around library music is what makes it fascinating compared to conventional music.
For me, it's the qualities of the music itself that make it fascinating. No "mystique" required.
Furthermore, the fact that we're all listening to the music, sharing, and enjoying it spiritually, is enough appreciation in and of itself.
Perhaps for you — if so, congrats, and no need for concern about any of this.
This will be the last post I make in this thread.
I think you're missing several of my points.
#1. Instead of asking for things that are not there, what I was trying to convey to you is the fact that this board is filled with generous people that are sharing from their record collection on a daily basis. So try to be grateful for that fact, instead of rambling on about documentaries or live TV shows and/or encouraging commercial offerings... This pertains to glamour and excess, and is not necessary in a greater sense.
#2. I don't know why you obsess so much over the attention of library music. Again, you've got this whole community filled with people that are interested in the library music scene. So I don't see why you choose to focus on all those other worldly things.
If you're a library music lover - then why are you not grateful for the fact that all this music is available to you? Lots of music is being shared here on this board and instead you're going on and on about documentaries, streaming services and/or TV shows that are not available... Try to be grateful for the things that are out there, instead of the other way around. But all this is up to you, of course.
#3. No, not in the "conventional" sense, but it has gone more popular in the last few years thanks to the generous people uploading their albums on platforms such as YouTube. Then they pop up in other people's "suggestion feed", and then they discover it. Unfortunately, one bad effect that this has led to, is that the prices on LP's has gone up because some people see a way in buying them and selling them off expensive to make profit.
#4. Library music has, in my opinion, (not yet!) been subjugated to the path of excess in the same way as conventional pop music has. The same goes for it's creators. This is a good thing. Why? Because it gives people the incentive to focus on the art itself. As soon as you expose something to excess, it looses some of it's inherent value, just as a beautiful land of nature - it's peace and serenity is there as long as it is not subjected to too many visitors, litter and/or financial exploitation and materialization.
The fact that the artists and record labels are a bit "mysterious" and that there isn't so much information/exposure of them is what makes it charming and it also makes it possible to focus more in the art - the music itself. Many people on the board spend their time hunting new labels to be able to share new albums here.
Even if, of course, I can agree with you that music artists are very interesting personalities in a myriad of ways. However, I choose to put my focus on their art. This is what I was trying to tell you.
#5. I agree with you, and this is why the music itself should be the main focus. Not whether there is tons of interviews, merchandise or TV shows and documentaries - as it pertains to glamour and excess in a way. It also gives you an incentive to use your own imagination and think about it, while you're listening to a song, what the artists might have had in mind when they produced it etc. Come to your own conclusions.
#6. I am sure that you can find email addresses to many artists if you search online. Then you can write to them and thank them personally. I am sure most would highly appreciate an honorable gesture such as an appreciative email.
I wish you a continued nice day/evening, kimhill.
