As I sit here in complete dismay at the news , that the Television Series "Werewolf" , will not be released due to arguing over music issues. The only thing that comes to mind is , are the two artist envolved in the cancelation of the release completly losing it. I can only speak for myself in saying that as a product of the '70's and '80's I did watch a lot of T.V. and alot of the music I bought , I usually heard on T.V. shows. If it were I that were presenting the case to the Artist whose names no one seems to know, I would point out to them that most music in todays age is bought via the internet from sources such as itunes , Napster,and many others. And those internet sources pay a proceed to the Artist.
Maybe , just maybe ,now if the people who buy the DVD's of "Werewolf " hear a song they havent heard in years , they might just go to one of the venues listed above and buy said music.
With all that said , didn't the artist in question get paid from the T.V. series originally ? Don't get me wrong I do believe that these Artist should get some royalties for the music they have recorded.But in a time when we as a country are struggling like we are right now . Maybe they shouldn't be so greedy.
I watched the series and loved it. I was deeply disappointed when it was canceled back in the '80's .I feel nothing but pity for the Artist that are standing in the way of this project from continuing , because if it is ever leaked who they are they will be getting alot of what people in the entertainment industry call " BAD PRESS ".And in all honesty I hope someone does leak it . These artist have made fortunes upon fortunes and for what they would spend on a lunch , they hold out on what could make them more money in the long run , and hold out on would be fans. I'm 40 years old , my kids love the music from my generation like wise I love the music from my parents. I say this because the music from the show featured different types of music from country to rock. From Randy Travis to Mike and The Mechanics.
Wake up and smell the coffee Artist , let us have this show , all of you artist will be remembered by future generations to come not just by your music but by the fact that you showed the world that money isn't everything. |