Spend two years putting together an album's worth of tracks and managed to get it out o deadline (before the New Year).
https://clark2.bandcamp.com/album/2020-visions
It was an instructive process. I got about 200 listens on Bandcamp, which is a start - Thanks to all who took the time to listen.
I also recall online conversation:
"I've put out an album."
"Are you gifting it to us?"
"Yes, no problems, I've set it up so it is $0.00 to 'purchase' on Bandcamp."
"Oh thanks, I'm not a music aficionado, so I'll pass on this occasion."
Now that is what I call altruism, asking for a freebie from a stranger on behalf of other total strangers.
But you gotta be strong if you wanna make music. Because the thing that fills your own head and obsesses and compels you to do something isn't what obsesses or compels others.
So what have I learned? Despite all the big-ups about how 'effective' facebook is for marketing your stuff, I remain unconvinced.
I'm approaching music blogs now, and am approaching radio-stations internationally.
I have to challenge the notion that I'm living proof you can't give it away.
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