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Something Relatable: Derek vs. Tony? (Maybe You Get Where I’m Coming From)…
PDF I don’t understand why I’m asked about [Derek Sivers] or [Tony Van Veen], or why they are spouted like icons either. Derek isn’t interested in that (unless it is TED specific). Tony is well, an angry sort (don’t kid yourself). Big deal. Derek is in a good place now. Emotionally and all that. He hadn’t been for a while and rather than feel conflicted, he let go, is now married, and is now doing whatever the f*ck he wants. It doesn’t get anymore simple than that. Now Van Veen, as far back as 2009, was still talking sh*t, speaking at events and writing articles about “Product ratios are down”, “Digital is the new drive” (paraphrasing). Yes, yes, yes, “Product” but you know, for what, terms like “retail”, “Brick and Mortar”? I don’t know any musicians that think like that and as far back as my early years, can recall only the sales engineers (and sometimes publicist) talking that smack.
Either way, so these people come up all the time with the old paradigm crowds (music convention goers) etc. And Van Veen comes up regarding publishing contacts because of [Book Baby] etc. All I can tell anyone is that “I don’t endorse or care about anything stuck in the industrial revolution” (regarding Tony) and as far as Derek ever coming back into music related stuff, it may or may not happen.
You can do everything on your own with the right mind like never before.
You don’t need proclaimed conventional distribution models. You don’t need to spend dollars over marketing. You just need to do what you were always supposed to be doing; “Making great songs”. That is really how relaxed you can be. It was always a 1% chance (unless you’re savvier than others) that your productions would stun the masses.
Just look at the oddness on the web. Example; SMR companies, SEO companies, Press Release companies. Really? Hundreds of dollars for Text/Image data? We’re not hypocrites, we’ve been down the roads and at this juncture, none of it is really required for most of what you’ll produce or carryout anymore (at least in entertainment, corporations still need to file EDGAR and all that).
None. Zilch. Nada.
I remember over hearing two guys talking about ROI (return on investment) and the Social Media expert f*ck was justifying his case by saying, “But you have to think about your ROE, your return on engagement”.
Anyway, I’m going to stop writing now because I’m sure you get the picture (and it is just sick and laughable).
Ja, so Hi Derek, Hej Tony (keep your cool).
And now, one of my songs:
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Posted: January 31st, 2012 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Derek Sivers, tony van veen
Comments
Comment from Jenna Gambelli
Time February 1, 2012 at 9:59 am
Veen is terribly corporate and old minded, no lie! He wouldn’t help a person like you anyway, and Derek is just one of those guys that had something blow up on him, and he made out great. I think it is cool that you made this acknowledgement to both of them with class and style. I don’t like the confusing entertainment landscape but I love your songs and ideas. Keep it up!!!
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Comment from Mark Larkin
Time February 2, 2012 at 8:40 pm
I wholeheartedly agree about Mr. Van Veen!! He’s a shill, dig?
Great tracks too! 
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Comment from Bobby Carlton
Time February 9, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Yeah!! you said it!! We need nothing from any of these guys!
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Comment from Jerry Jay Julian
Time February 9, 2012 at 3:19 pm
You always make it so clear man, cool rules, very cool rules.
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Comment from Bret Benton
Time February 9, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Ha ha nah cuz you could go easy too you know?
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Comment from Phil Ludwig
Time February 9, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Dude hehehehe, you say what we all want to say. Luv it!!!!
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Comment from indu
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:28 am
This is so clear and cool. The song you added is awesome. Great share.
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Comment from Vidhyaprakash
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:28 am
very funny blog which made me to laugh. This cool conversation is a great relief from stress
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Comment from Jan Bruin
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:37 am
I like they way the the writer think about sons: just make great song! If someone is really good he will be famous on a day!
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Comment from Imran Ansari
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:37 am
Really cool man, and also a fun stuff conversation to get laugh and relax, a clear picture dude, great lyrics (added by Mobile using Mippin)
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Comment from Harry
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:59 am
Some people become idol or icon even if they are ledd popular or their work is not enough, but all for their fans and this is enough for them.
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Comment from Thomas Cruz
Time February 10, 2012 at 10:59 am
Van Veen do sometimes or even most usually talk things that do not really make sense, or are unfavorable. However, from one side or another, I do believe that he has a reason behind, and these reasons are yet to be revealed. I think there may be a sense of laughter that can actually come out in between the lines. It really depends on how one would actually take it.
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Comment from Manroks23
Time February 10, 2012 at 11:14 am
This is rightly said that even after investing millions of dollars one cannot be sure that the things will just work right,we need to have some sort of planning and management for the things to work well….
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Comment from mohitraj walia
Time February 10, 2012 at 11:41 am
Really cool very funny stuff i am now felling relax after reading this article, thanks for sharing
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Comment from A K Rao
Time February 10, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Yes, we can do every thing as per our right mind never before, by side lining the conventional distribution models! Thanks for the advice! The song at the end was cool one!
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Comment from Rajeev
Time February 10, 2012 at 2:29 pm
It look interesting to me about Derek . And those word you used to describe the character are brillinat and funny too. Well video at last make this post more interesting.
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Comment from liuli
Time February 10, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Is this true or just kiding. The writer is telling a funny story.
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Comment from Bianca
Time February 10, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I like how the writer expresses her thought with and being straightforward really get down to the bottom of the real story. I like the video being shared here. Cool!
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Comment from Jing
Time February 10, 2012 at 6:46 pm
This is an interesting article. But I like the attached song much more.
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Comment from Patrice Wilberg
Time February 10, 2012 at 6:48 pm
I agree with you, You pretty much speak your mind here. You really have to make great songs! We don’t need to stick to conventional, we can experiment and do thingy out of ordinary, explore and make the best but of course we will not be too sure about the outcome, we need t have careful planning and management.
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Comment from Ram Bansal
Time February 10, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Take it easy like a passing wind is felt. One must work with the objective in mind, but not the achievement.
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Comment from macowtdy
Time February 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Wow..! Nice conversation and made me laugh..also this song is nice..!
Anyway interesting article..!
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Comment from sjvg1976
Time February 10, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Cool article looks good and bit relaxed after reading this article!!!
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Marilyn Reply:
February 16th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Agreed!
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