Should musicians be on more than 30k a year

saddle_sore · 03-09-2010, 07:01 AM

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention.

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

Does Madonna really need millions in her account?

Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday?

Does anyone?

I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

TheBig3 · 03-09-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Im going to sound like a bit of a communist here, although that certainly isn't my intention.

Does anyone here think that succesful, famous musicians should be on more than 30k a year?

Does Madonna really need millions in her account?

Do Oasis, Coldplay or Greenday?

Does anyone?

I think not - I believe that if you choose a life of a musician, you should be happy with a stable income. Afterall, the job is entertainment in itself. I think its the same with footballers too.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

30k ain't **** depending on where you live. I should know because I make it, and I live paycheck to pay check.

Why cap it at 30?

Bane of your existence · 03-09-2010, 07:11 AM

Does anyone need that money?
But they earned it and who's going to take it away from them? The state?

icastico · 03-09-2010, 08:21 AM

High incomes for artists reflect the importance art and music play in our society. Sales are not a direct reflection of quality as the masses don't always pick the best artist, but sales are a reflection of the importance that our culture places on the general endeavor.

littleknowitall · 03-15-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icastico

High incomes for artists reflect the importance art and music play in our society. Sales are not a direct reflection of quality as the masses don't always pick the best artist, but sales are a reflection of the importance that our culture places on the general endeavor.

Mind you if we stop paying them maybe artists like Madonna will shut the **** up and then they can be replaced with something decent. =)

sidewinder · 03-09-2010, 08:57 AM

Uh, 30k? Are you serious? I think it's tough for anyone to have a comfortable living on 30k.

As for the real question at hand, should musicians have a cap on their income...I don't really think so. Part of me does think that corporation CEOs, CFOs, etc. should have a cap on their income, but the other part of me says "why?" (assuming their business is legit, of course).

MisterSquishy · 03-09-2010, 11:42 AM

You know what would be nice though? If musicians all got 30k to live off of. I could make do with 30k if all I had to do was make music.

Not saying it's practical, just saying it would be nice.

saddle_sore · 03-19-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterSquishy

You know what would be nice though? If musicians all got 30k to live off of. I could make do with 30k if all I had to do was make music.

Not saying it's practical, just saying it would be nice.

Well this is where I was coming from. By 30K I meant Sterling, not Dollars (I think this equates to around $50,000 a year)

I just think that if someone is going to be having a relatively easy life writing music (not saying writing music is easy btw) then they should be prepared to sacrifice a stupidly high-earning income for a more modest one.

**Janszoon** · 03-19-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Well this is where I was coming from. By 30K I meant Sterling, not Dollars (I think this equates to around $50,000 a year)

I just think that if someone is going to be having a relatively easy life writing music (not saying writing music is easy btw) then they should be prepared to sacrifice a stupidly high-earning income for a more modest one.

What if they are going to have a relatively difficult life writing music?

And why hone in on musicians at all? In terms of people with "a stupidly high-earning income" they are a pretty small group. What about CEOs? What about heirs and heiresses? What about politicians? What about financial investors?

mr dave · 03-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by saddle_sore

Well this is where I was coming from. By 30K I meant Sterling, not Dollars (I think this equates to around $50,000 a year)

I just think that if someone is going to be having a relatively easy life writing music (not saying writing music is easy btw) then they should be prepared to sacrifice a stupidly high-earning income for a more modest one.

the biggest problem with this logic is the idea that an individual's challenges are predetermined by the career path they want to follow.

would you call leaving your wife and 2 infant children home alone while you head off for 3 week stretches every month a relatively easier life than working 9-5?

or should we incorporate an age limit on musicians? NO ROCKERS OVER 30!

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icastico Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	High incomes for artists reflect the importance art and music play in our society. Sales are not a direct reflection of quality as the masses don't always pick the best artist, but sales are a reflection of the importance that our culture places on the general endeavor.

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MisterSquishy Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2	You know what would be nice though? If musicians all got 30k to live off of. I could make do with 30k if all I had to do was make music. Not saying it's practical, just saying it would be nice.