Re: Why SHOULDN'T musicians be paid?

[Daryl Shawn <highhorse@mhorse.com>]

For the record, Chris, I didn't feel demeaned by your original comment 
(ancient history by now). It was a simple yet absolute statement, and I 
took it as a not-unfriendly challenge to explain my position, not a 
condemnation of any kind.

I think it's commendable you, and Greg, and Rick, and Per, other people 
I've forgotten about, plus two good friends of mine in northern 
California are all making a living off music. It takes creativity, 
dedication, skill and the ability to, basically, run a small business, 
something I don't have the mettle to take on.

Daryl Shawn
www.swanwelder.com
www.chinapaintingmusic.com

> I'm in awe of you guys. This all started with a very offhand, flippant 
> remark by me to a fellow musician looking for help with some gigs. I 
> felt bad originally because I felt like I demeaned him in some way. It 
> was not my intent. I deeply respect anybody who's out there in the 
> trenches.