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harmonicon

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80. I've worked on it like a full-time job before.

Tue Mar 6, 2012, 12:51 PM

Mar 2012

That's what made me decide that I didn't want to do it full-time. I just absolutely hate the business side of music. That's part of what made me put more focus on "classical" music and less on "pop".

What bothers me the most right now is how monopolies like ASCAP/BMI and their associated lobbying groups, like the RIAA, are supporting legal efforts which I consider to be incredibly detrimental to my work and the culture at large.

This is why I refuse to be registered with any of the rights-collecting bodies, but at the same time, I think I should be. I know I'd make hundreds and occasionally thousands a year from it, but I don't want to be associated with groups that I consider to be both con-artists and shake-down-artists.

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Peter Gabriel to Rush Limbaugh: Stop using my music... [View all] one_voice Mar 2012 OP

TPM ProSense Mar 2012 #1

Thanks! n/t one_voice Mar 2012 #3

Amazed we haven't heard from.. railsback Mar 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author myshadow1 Mar 2012 #20

Some years back Chrissie told Rush to stop and Rush said name a price... stlsaxman Mar 2012 #23

All proceeds go to PETA. Son of Gob Mar 2012 #45

oh, that is great.... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2012 #55

"Rush Limbaugh supports PETA" - what a headline. baldguy Mar 2012 #96

I guess everybody has their price... MrMickeysMom Mar 2012 #65

see post 45... Chrissie has class after all. stlsaxman Mar 2012 #66

I'm lovin' it malaise Mar 2012 #4

Why doesn't Rush just use conservative music? Primitive grunts and underarm farts aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2012 #5

I'm sure he could get Ted Nugent to perform it live. izquierdista Mar 2012 #10

+1 (n/t) klook Mar 2012 #41

Ted won't just stop at farts. He'll even shit himself if it will keep him from having to fight ... 11 Bravo Mar 2012 #101

+1 mahina Mar 2012 #26

Cause their music sucks? Progressives are just more creative, naturally. They have to work at it. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2012 #39

How about Prussian Blue? daligirl519 Mar 2012 #43

Fair Use... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #6

It's still a sleazeball move. Richardo Mar 2012 #8

It Goes All Kind Of Ways... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #38

Interesting... Richardo Mar 2012 #58

I wondered about that. myshadow1 Mar 2012 #21

See Above... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #36

That's actually not true unless she already signed away her moral rights to the song - which many do saras Mar 2012 #27

Part Of The Royalties Agreement... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #32

I think that that is hilarious that his money goes to PETA underpants Mar 2012 #40

Fair use was not an issue in the case of Pig Limbaugh's use... GReedDiamond Mar 2012 #63

Radio stations have a "broad licence" and can play any song they want according to firehorse Mar 2012 #90

I'm a published songwriter, w/a publishing company... GReedDiamond Mar 2012 #61

Thank you for writing that. harmonicon Mar 2012 #75

It starts out simple enough... GReedDiamond Mar 2012 #79

I've worked on it like a full-time job before. harmonicon Mar 2012 #80

I hear ya, have you looked into SESAC? GReedDiamond Mar 2012 #82

I have looked into SESAC harmonicon Mar 2012 #86

Yeah, I remeber when the RIAA was about... GReedDiamond Mar 2012 #88

Me also They_Live Mar 2012 #84

Now, if only Chrissie Hynde would make him stop using "My City Was Gone" Richardo Mar 2012 #7

I am 87% sure she tried many years ago OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #14

I agree with that... MrMickeysMom Mar 2012 #76

It would be cool if Gabriel would put together a music video using silent Rush video clips and... HopeHoops Mar 2012 #9

Or 'Not One of Us' muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #18

Interesting. I did not know old Genesis was prog rock. Quantess Mar 2012 #19

"In the Court of the Crimson King" was a major problem for Genesis. Think "The Lamb". HopeHoops Mar 2012 #22

Glad to see another classic Genesis fan on DU! NICO9000 Mar 2012 #29

When Genesis first wanted a touring drummer after Gabriel left, they used Bill Bruford muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #31

There's a great DVD of that tour NICO9000 Mar 2012 #59

I still love "In the Beginning", and that predates Crimson. It's also how they got started. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #70

Hold on there! harmonicon Mar 2012 #77

Not only is it real - giant hogweed also has 'venom' causing photosensitivity muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #33

"They all need the sun to photo-sensitize their veNOM!" HopeHoops Mar 2012 #71

Here's another prog rock veteran! LiberalLovinLug Mar 2012 #91

And Then There Were Three is prog as well sweetloukillbot Mar 2012 #94

"Eleventh Earl of Mar" and "One for the Vine" were definitely prog, but FYFM was the tipping point. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #95

True, But 3 also had Down and Out and The Lady Lies sweetloukillbot Mar 2012 #97

Yeah, but then there was "Misunderstanding". Story follows... HopeHoops Mar 2012 #98

Haha - I think Genesis automatically has stories like that sweetloukillbot Mar 2012 #99

Speaking of Musical Box - that's the only tribute band supported by all current and former members. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #100

Missed them in October... sweetloukillbot Mar 2012 #102

Wow. Did Adrian do "Sexy Rhino"? Seriously though, Musical Box is so damn close... HopeHoops Mar 2012 #103

Wow. sendero Mar 2012 #68

Them's fightin' words! harmonicon Mar 2012 #78

If you like. sendero Mar 2012 #85

I don't actually care. harmonicon Mar 2012 #87

Fripp is the wildcard Icicle Mar 2012 #89

Wow, thanks for the link tridim Mar 2012 #73

Look for Musical Box to perform in your area. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #74

Good. I love PG. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #11

Seen PG a couple of times over the years, perhaps none more powerful than 1990 at Wembley... truebrit71 Mar 2012 #15

Thank goodness! Every time they ran that clip I thought about it. nolabear Mar 2012 #12

k&r... spanone Mar 2012 #13

I've always admired you and your music Peter, now I know why! Dont call me Shirley Mar 2012 #16

BRAVO PETER! Justice wanted Mar 2012 #17

Thank you Peter Gabriel. ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2012 #24

Great to hear this NICO9000 Mar 2012 #25

Why don't they just play Kid Rock, Kelly Clarkson etc JI7 Mar 2012 #28

Clarkson is a Paulbot, not a full-on conservatroid KamaAina Mar 2012 #35

Nobody could be that cruel. Nostradammit Mar 2012 #67

For many years now I've wondered when Peter Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2012 #30

I suggest Rush be required to use THIS Peter Gabriel song instead. nolabear Mar 2012 #34

Wow, so great - thanks for posting klook Mar 2012 #42

I was wondering when that would happen. calimary Mar 2012 #37

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #44

Big Time? grahampuba Mar 2012 #46

I sent his company Real World Studios an email Saturday... ms liberty Mar 2012 #47

I hope this is finally the end of limpballs although I doubt that it really is. craigmatic Mar 2012 #48

Looks like Limbaugh "Shocked the Monkey" nytemare Mar 2012 #49

Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, & Megadeth, guys. That's all you've got. DirkGently Mar 2012 #50

Hey don't forget Hank Williams Jr. Blue Owl Mar 2012 #56

Gack. Knew I was missing one. DirkGently Mar 2012 #57

In honor of Rush, "Shock the Junkie" Adenoid_Hynkel Mar 2012 #51

Sadly, Rush could prolly use any tune by Elton John... pink-o Mar 2012 #52

Spam deleted by cbayer (MIR Team) dfherher Mar 2012 #53

What would be great is Dem_in_Nebr. Mar 2012 #54

Thank you Peter! jeanmarc Mar 2012 #60

i loooooooooooooooooooooooooove peter gabriel and SLEDGEHAMMER!!! trueblue2007 Mar 2012 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author alp227 Mar 2012 #64

Maybe Rush can find something in the Ted Nugent playlist that strikes his fancy! nt MADem Mar 2012 #69

I was waiting for this! grahamhgreen Mar 2012 #72

Longtime fan of Peter Gabriel--thank you, sir. TwilightGardener Mar 2012 #81

Peter Gabriel is a Glaisne Mar 2012 #83

Good On You, Peter Gabriel. Thanks. (n/t) Paladin Mar 2012 #92

Good On You, Peter Gabriel. Thanks. (n/t) Paladin Mar 2012 #93