Should musicians be on more than 30k a year

saddle_sore · 03-09-2010, 07:01 AM

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention.

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

Does Madonna really need millions in her account?

Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday?

Does anyone?

I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

TheBig3 · 03-09-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention.

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

Does Madonna really need millions in her account?

Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday?

Does anyone?

I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

30k ain't **** depending on where you live. I should know because I make it, and I live paycheck to pay check.

Why cap it at 30?

Bane of your existence · 03-09-2010, 07:11 AM

Does anyone need that money?
But they earned it and who's going to take it away from them? The state?

icastico · 03-09-2010, 08:21 AM

High incomes for artists reflect the importance art and music play in our society. Sales are not a direct reflection of quality as the masses don't always pick the best artist, but sales are a reflection of the importance that our culture places on the general endeavor.

sidewinder · 03-09-2010, 08:57 AM

Uh, 30k? Are you serious? I think it's tough for anyone to have a comfortable living on 30k.

As for the real question at hand, should musicians have a cap on their income...I don't really think so. Part of me does think that corporation CEOs, CFOs, etc. should have a cap on their income, but the other part of me says "why?" (assuming their business is legit, of course).

MisterSquishy · 03-09-2010, 11:42 AM

You know what would be nice though? If musicians all got 30k to live off of. I could make do with 30k if all I had to do was make music.

Not saying it's practical, just saying it would be nice.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 03-09-2010, 11:53 AM

30k of what?

Dollars? Pounds? Euros? Yen?

The Bullet · 03-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention.

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

Does Madonna really need millions in her account?

Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday?

Does anyone?

I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

You're kidding, right?

gunnels · 03-09-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here

What.

mr dave · 03-09-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

you're using the exception of exceptions as your examples. the average musicians don't make millions.

those who do, deserve it.

there's a whole lot more going on than just performing their tunes. consider the full breadth of their productions. the studio professionals, the stage crew, the backing band, the support staff, the executives that coordinate the scale of the production and promote the artist. everyone needs to get paid for their work, and while all the trendy commies like sharing common rewards most don't like sharing common responsibilities so in the real world the people at the top make more than the people at the bottom because they've chosen to risk more from their personal lives.

consider the strain on a family when one of the founding members has to take off for weeks or months at a time for work. consider the fact that the musician has absolutely NO time off EVER. you go to the store for milk, you get recognized, you pretty much HAVE to grin and pretend like you give a crap.

when you're on that level there's no punching out at 5 in the afternoon and going back to being a regular joe. unless you happen to be Daft Punk or Buckethead.

have you ever even lived on your own yet?

03-09-2010, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
saddle_sore Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 31	Should musicians be on more than 30k a year Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention. Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year? Does Madonna really need millions in her account? Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday? Does anyone? I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too. I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts? Thanks!

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Uh, 30k? Are you serious? I think it's tough for anyone to have a comfortable living on 30k. As for the real question at hand, should musicians have a cap on their income...I don't really think so. Part of me does think that corporation CEOs, CFOs, etc. should have a cap on their income, but the other part of me says "why?" (assuming their business is legit, of course). __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	30k of what? Dollars? Pounds? Euros? Yen? __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

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Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Does anyone need that money? But they earned it and who's going to take it away from them? The state?

03-09-2010, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
icastico Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	High incomes for artists reflect the importance art and music play in our society. Sales are not a direct reflection of quality as the masses don't always pick the best artist, but sales are a reflection of the importance that our culture places on the general endeavor.

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MisterSquishy Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2	You know what would be nice though? If musicians all got 30k to live off of. I could make do with 30k if all I had to do was make music. Not saying it's practical, just saying it would be nice.