North Park Music Thing
Last weekend was the North Park Music Thing Conference and Concerts. No, we didn’t play there. BUT I attended many of the workshops during the conference and got to meet some really great people from the local music scene. The conference was a little smaller than I expected but the knowledge that was gained will be pushing InTransit up to the next level.
One thing that I did notice was the lack of information on new media and its transformation on the music industry. The panel on “Taking it to the Next Level” moderated by Capone from 91X was somewhat of a joke since the moderator didn’t do anything but call for questions from the audience. The audience’s questions were pretty ridiculous most the time, my favorite being the woman who brazenly asked Josquin des Pres if he buys songs. My questions on new media and the internet returned a very interesting response from the panel…. silence. While pressed further Niels Schroter from Surfdog records provided some interesting insight on how to them iTunes is just a store, just the same as all the online retailers. I got the distinct feeling that there was simply no answers to that question- everyone is scrambling to figure it out. They know that the carpet is sliding under their feet.
The most impactual moment of the conference was being able to play some of our songs for Tim Pyles (94.9). Andrew Rowley (91X), and Tazy Phillips (OC Ska Parade) to hear what the radio guys thought of us. We played them Bigfoot, Cut a Rug, and Space Carpet and for the most part they really enjoyed what they heard! They gave some really great feedback, as the album is not finished yet, that will help us get this mofo done (remember we were shooting for a September release- LOL). My favorite comment was, “Sounds like good music to pop mushrooms to.” I just laughed and agreed. Hopefully you’ll be hearing some InTransit on the radio soon, if you want to take mushrooms on that day, well, that’s up to you. Thanks again guys, it was a pleasure meeting you.
All in all it’s been a great weekend introducing San Diego to the new game in town. It’s onward and upward from here!
I find it very interesting that people who are apart of the “industry” don’t have a clue as to where it is going or what it’s doing. I mean, aren’t they the ones who are supposed to pave the road? Instead, they act like oil mongols. Trying to push an out dated source of energy as long as possible. Instead of harnessing and shaping the new, they outcast and are afraid. Seems to be a theme through out history