Tsunami Relief Concerts: Genuine or Publicity machines?
A plethora of relief concerts: Linkin Park's 'Music for Relief', MTV Asia's Thailand Awards show/concert for tsunami relief, etc. I think LIVE AID was the last time it really was genuine (though distributing the millions gathered proved a tougher task for Geldof). LIVE AID had acts known and unknown in a spirit that was non-competitive.
These concerts seem more to showcase the acts, than to gather any meaningful aid. 'Coz with a global audience (I think NBC and its cable affiliates are broadcasting one), you can't get better bang for your advertising buck. So, regardless if the act even has a socially responsible stance, they'll be there dedicating their assorted love/life songs to the "cause".
You know, it they're really talented, they ought to write a special song for the moment (like Tom Petty did during the 90's LA Riots or Neil Young does every now and then). But then, who knows if that song will be a hit? Right?
My rant for the day. If only I was in a similar position....[dreaming again]
These concerts seem more to showcase the acts, than to gather any meaningful aid. 'Coz with a global audience (I think NBC and its cable affiliates are broadcasting one), you can't get better bang for your advertising buck. So, regardless if the act even has a socially responsible stance, they'll be there dedicating their assorted love/life songs to the "cause".
You know, it they're really talented, they ought to write a special song for the moment (like Tom Petty did during the 90's LA Riots or Neil Young does every now and then). But then, who knows if that song will be a hit? Right?
My rant for the day. If only I was in a similar position....[dreaming again]
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