-Electronic Music Superstars-

I agree it is fine to write and is good to start a good discussion, but I just can't agree with much there.
First of all, in ALL genres, there is a mass of artists who barely make a living and a few who do exceptionally well. This is the same in EM, Rock, Jazz etc.. it's just the way it is. Not an issue with genre's needing a superstar.
Look at Jazz. Recently they have their Jamie Cullem. Does this help most Jazz guys? Absolutely not. It may help a few pretty boys who happen to be decent enough jazz players to get a contract and a video. Doesn't help the Genre.
Classical. Same thing.
I had a lucky break when I started out. The field I was active in took off when I started and for maybe 7 years I made decent money from selling records. It was easy at the time (well, I guess my music was good too, but timing is everything) and there were no global superstars around, just talented people like Biosphere and Aphex Twin, both of whom were signed to the same label as I was. Believe me, there is nothing like having people like that around you, but they were never superstars.
Many "younger" people I know are fully aware of the work of the Aphex Twin for example. His music has become part of modern culture. It is used in TV NON STOP. The amount he makes on publishing would make Edgar green with envy.
But so what? He is very talented and has hit a nerve. Good for him. But, he never had to change his music or pretend to be something he wasn't.
Everyone has to look after themselves as artists these days.
Print your CD. Sell it if you can. If you can't, use it as a business card. Try and get some work through TV or Film. Write as much as you can and have high standards for yourself. Don't assume all you do is great. Throw stuff away.
Work hard and stick to your guns. Many people on this forum do that. Rewards may be around the corner for them. Thank god we don't know what awaits us in life or it would be either terrifying or boring!
Also, more importantly, don't listen to other people like me
:mrgreen:

One question comes to my mind, though: Why on earth do we need Electronic Music Superstars? What

don`t wonna be an electronic hero

Hey baby, wake up from your asleep.
We have arrived on to the future and the whole world is become...

Electronik, supersonik. Supersonik, electronik.

Hey baby, ride with me away.
We doesn't have much time.
My blue jeans is tight,
So on to my love rocket climb.
Inside tank of fuel is not fuel but love,
Above us, there is nothing above
But the stars above.
All systems gone, prepare for downcount!
5
4
3
1!
Offblast!

Fly away in my space rocket.
You no need put money in my pocket.
The door is closed I just lock it.
(Hah!) I put my spark plug in your socket (Hah! Ha ha hah!)

The sun in sky is bright like fire!
You and me gets higher and higher.
Heart of communication fire!
Only thing can stop us is flat tire.

(Hah! Hah! Ha ha hah!)

Hey love crusader, I want to be your space invader.
For you I will descend the deepest moon crater.
I is most stronger than darth vapor.
Obey me, I is your new dictator.

For you is Venus, I am Mars.
With you I is more richer than all the czars.
Make a wishes on a shooting stars, then for you I will play on my cosmic guitars!

Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your beltseats.
We has commenced our descent.
I trust you enjoy this flight as much as you enjoy this accent.

Now, back on earth, is time for down splash.
Into sea of eternal glory my spaceship crash.
People have arrived for to cheer me from near and far.
And as I bloat, I open door and shout:
I am world's biggest washed-up superstar!
(Supersonik, electronik)

As for sure as the sun rises in the west, of all the singers and poets on earth, I am the bestest.
Come, let me put ring of jupiter on your finger.
Then, like a smell around you, I will forever linger.

Okay, is time for end, no more will I sang.
Let me take you back in time, I want for you to experience big bang.
Long live space race, long live Molvania.