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There is that "list" of 20 or so songs that I will NEVER play again. That will disqualify me from 98.6% of rooms everywhere.



Eddie. It seems like I'm gonna have to agree with you again.

One of the big problems with working full-time in music is that you don't get to play the stuff you like. It's great if you like something mainstream, like country, where there's a big following, but as often as not you find yourself playing YMCA (I happen to know that's one of Eddie's favorites) or Sugar Sugar in some cheezy pop band.

If you're lucky enough to land a job in a studio, you still have to work with the full spectrum of music. In the late 80s I produced two Thrash-Metal albums, basically because no one else would take the job. You just have to take pride in producing the best product possible within the genre and think about the pay-check.

When I was younger and needed the money more than I do now, this was acceptable, but times change, the kids leave home and it's time to re-evaluate. It's back to enjoying the music for less money.

ROG.

Last edited by ROG; 09/27/12 01:50 AM.
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