Sabtu, 11 Agustus 2018

The Art Of Indie Rock Music Video Promotion

By Eric Stone


There is fossil evidence that early man was musically inclined. This fossil evidence includes hollowed bones, essentially rudimentary flutes. No surprises there. Music is essentially to good times. The right aria can make the emotions swell. Most people work out to a workout mix for this very reason, as the right song can distract a person from how tired they are.

The culture of celebrity has always fascinated the masses. From the gladiators of ancient Rome sponsoring products to the sex symbol status of various starlets to the adulation heaped upon wave after wave of digital influencers, human society has never been starved for idols. In olden times, statues of these idols were commissioned, not so much in modern times. In the modern era, some of these idols do not become idols at all. They stay underground. They are loved, yes. But only by a handful. But to get that love requires a bit of indie rock music video promotion.

An indie rock band is like a regular rock band. The main difference is that an indie rock band does not have the backing of a major record label. This means that they will not have producers, sound engineers, publicists, or the connections to get an album in retailers. An indie band will also have to pay for recording sessions, touring, and merchandise out of pocket.

Getting a name out there is never easy. Even in the age of social media, it is still very difficult for a band to become known to more than a handful of people. Because the market is so flooded with acts dreaming of stepping out of private jets to throngs of adoring crowds, voices, not matter how unique or talented, can get lost in the shuffle.

Of course, social media has created new avenues for bands to get their names out there. Many bands upload their videos and songs onto video streaming services. Some of these channels can bring in hundreds of thousands or even millions of listeners, making the band as famous as any mainstream act. The internet fame can even lead to them being signed by a major label.

But simply promoting about something on the internet is enough. People actually need to see the band perform. As such, an act must take its show on the road and tour, either as part of a sponsored festival or by themselves. This means long weeks on the road.

Anyone who is in possession of a camera phone can shoot a music video. The truth is that most laptops now come with basic editing software, so all that is needed is a laptop that will not spontaneously explode and a phone with a passable camera. Of course, making a good video can cost thousands of dollars even without having to hire a film crew.

But above all else, the song should be good. Fans can forgive a crappy video. In fact, most people will only play a video in order to listen to the song.

Life can be rather plain. But there are moments where it can be spiced up. But those moments are just that, moments, and they are fleeting. If they are recorded, then they can be relived.




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