Re: [Harp-L] when I become famous, I will remember those that helped me

[Special20 <special20harp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Perfect!

On Feb 8, 2008 11:07 AM, Tim Moyer <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> groovy gypsy wrote:
> > I've posted my music as requested by member of this forum
> > and to a location as suggested by Emile. it's there and
> > open for judgement to anyone who cares to listen.
>
> My opinion: You'll never get "famous" playing music like that.
> Don't get me wrong, it's good, but the best you can hope for from
> this is an occasional play wedged between two other unknowns on XM
> Radio's "Beyond Jazz" station (wow, I just heard "Sinister
> Minister"!).
>
> If you want to be famous in an instrumental genre, take a lesson
> from Chris Botti.  Be young and attractive, play music that's easily
> digestible by the masses, and make it a slick production with
> perfect execution.  Get some famous guests to appear with you -- get
> Sting if you can, or Diana Krall, or maybe Dave Matthews.
>
> Oh, and play a legitimate instrument, like the trumpet, or you'll
> always be marginalized as a novelty act, no matter how good you
> are.
>
> Was that helpful?
>
> -tim
>
>
>
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