Comments on: How would YOU spend £2,000?

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:49:33 +0000

This is Jen at Invisible Records. Martin Atkins, owner of Invisible, is working on his second book entitled Band:Smart. He came across this article and thought it would be good for the book. He was wondering if we could use a portion of the article in the book. You would get a contribution as the author in the book as well as Fresh on the Net for being the source. Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks!
Jen

By: Val

Val — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:34:28 +0000

ooops! I spent already 2000 pounds!
my money went in:
1)equipment: the cheapest possible to get an acceptable home demo.
2)photo-shoot. I needed the right edgy image/lighting/expression to go with the music, so pics from friends wouldn’t do.
3)cd press to distribute around and sell: ok, I have to admit I sent the artwork + demo to a duplication and manufacturing centre. there are good deals anyway!
4)One single professionally mixed and mastered by a top engineer (very TOP worked with Bjork, Eno and similar), who also likes my music and had the decency to stay in touch, so it’s also a good contact to have.
5)Flyers, posters, business cards and similar promotional items.
6)Stage clothes, haircut and makeup: I know you indie/rocking/punking guys can get away with a pair of jeans and cut your hair yourself, but for my music I need a slightly more involved look
I think that’s roughly all. somebody wants to give me some extra quid for a live voice effect I need to buy next?
xxx
V

By: Martin Atkins

Martin Atkins — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:26:18 +0000

all great stuff -= AND drop a couple of hundred (maybe) on a screen printing kit – start making your own GREEN shirts, experiment with crazy, time consuming amazing glow in the dark scratch and sniff stuff – and some crappy one word stuff too – you can give them away with a copy of your cd…….then make some scenery, look great on stage then cut it up and sell it!!! then, buy a ticket to come and enrole in our amazing new school revolutionnumberthree.com!!!

By: Greg McDonald

Greg McDonald — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:28:40 +0000

I like the fact that your options maximise control – nothing wasted on paying other people to do things you can do for yourself.

But really the elephant in the bank is time – most of what you need is free but only if you’re prepared to do without the things mere mortals like to give their time over to – living, loving and all that.

I’m encouraged.

Anyone got a spare couple of grand?

By: SKOPJE

SKOPJE — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:26 +0000

I think i’d spend it on an album launch night, and try using pluggers for the first time. Also to help fund a small uk tour…

Finally i’d treat myself to a reflexology treatment, and chill. Its been 3 years since reflexology college, and i haven’t received a treatment in ages…

Must make time to chill and enjoy oneself!!1

Being a GENIUS is so tiring(tongue planted firmly in my cheek!)

SKOPJE