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“Music is so clearly a commodity now. At one point, maybe 20 years ago, there were still some rumblings about keeping the really sacred American popular music out of the hands of corporate advertisers. And those walls have come down, but now I think the logical reaction to that is that you just…” quote by Eef Barzelay
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“Music is so clearly a commodity now. At one point, maybe 20 years ago, there were still some rumblings about keeping the really sacred American popular music out of the hands of corporate advertisers. And those walls have come down, but now I think the logical reaction to that is that you just start making your own music.”

Eef Barzelay

About This Quote

Source Interview: “The Music Industry” (2015)

Music has become commodified; creating own music is the response.

In simple terms: Create your own music to resist commodification.

Key Takeaway

Produce independent music.

Themes

art commercialization creativity

Mood

determined critical

Type

industry advice

When to use this quote

  • indie music
  • DIY production
  • digital distribution

Key Concepts

economics media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain artistic integrity?
  • What tools help independent musicians?
A Different Perspective

Economic barriers may limit independent creation.

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