How To Sell Out
- October 13, 2008
- 8,800 Views
Music (track 1)
Todd Mazierski
Music (track 2)
The Way It Is
Voice Over Artist
Liv Rooth
Actor
Ryan_Hunter
Are you a starving artist hungry for commercial success? Learn how to turn those intellectual properties into… actual properties.
You Will Need
- Talent to exploit
- Something to sell
- Someone to sell out to
- Desperation
Step 1: Work as an artist
Work as an artist for several years. This will not only ensure that you have honed your craft, but also make you destitute and ready to cash in.
If your government is supportive of the arts, think of moving somewhere else, like North Korea or America.
Step 2: Throw your integrity aside
Throw your integrity aside. You won’t need it where you’re going, mister!
Step 3: Become one with the masses
Turn your ear away from your own esoteric artistic preferences, and become one with the masses. Like what they like. Love what they love. Isn’t this fun?
Step 4: Have the time of your life
Stop being ahead of your time, and start having the time of your life! The most financially successful artists make their fortunes challenging only a few mainstream conventions, if any.
Step 5: Find the right corporation
You’ve completed your “masterpiece.” Now find the right corporate interest to sell out to. It’s time to carefully weigh your personal values against your monetary potential. (Sometimes it helps to imagine a scale made of diamonds.)
A big part of selling out is knowing when to do it. Keep an eye out for deep pockets and avoid internet startups.
Step 6: Sign the dotted line
Sign on the dotted line, Mr. Commercial Appeal! Congratulations! You’re a starving artist no more. It’s everything you ever dreamed of.
The Clash, The Who, Led Zeppelin, U2, The Ramones, Sting, and even Bob Dylan have been paid for allowing their music to be used in advertising.
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Comments (6)
now I know why I am still starving....
over 3 years ago by jackierange
Fantastic stuff!
over 2 years ago by Fredrik_Jung_Abbou
sale sale in america
over 2 years ago by swetap
Hoo- Ha! Let's get this party started!
over 3 years ago by jayamari
hey that's my video girl, from the video store I frequent which rents the best in independent film and archives movies.....
about 1 year ago by blankblinks
actually I disagree with the content of the video but not effort- the market has been bland due to a war and public conformity (fear), it was also intentional. Many ";artists"; have succeeded in not selling out-Radiohead, Talking Heads, and yes Satan himself (Marilyn Manson- although its rumored his labeled has controlled his mind at times, maybe Lucifer does own Interscope, lol)
And also the reason corporate heads buy art is its interesting to them, as most have no artistic merit or skill.
about 1 year ago by blankblinks
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