Posted: January 20th, 2011 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Deep thoughts, Finn Miles, songs, Songwriting, the meaning of life, the music business, why I am a musician | No Comments »
At some point in every musician’s life they reach a point where they struggle with justifying their craft and therefore their existence. For me this happens around 10:30am, 2:45pm, and 11pm, daily. It is perhaps, a symptom of life-as-we-know-it in the modern/post-modern age. “What’s the point?” Is it the pursuit of celebrity, or ego? Fame, riches? There certainly must be a better way.
I am small.
A stage name, vinyl pants, a theater of dishonesty, and sycophantic behavior …seriously? The great leveling off of the music business may separate the shallow fame-grubbers from the everyday craftspeople. What is greater than everyday beauty? The best songs are folk songs (whether rap, country, reggae). They become songs of the people; a cultural treasure. Owned by all who have lips to sing, and ears to hear.
I’ve wrestled with methods of making money with music, and I’ve wrestled with how to make music perfectly free. While wrestling with these concepts I have distilled a few vital things:
1. I don’t really need much money to make music and be happy.
2. I love writing songs and will continue to create music…no matter what.
3. The ridiculous compulsion that drives #2 might be a clue to “the meaning of life” for me.
4. Existence may be its own reward.
5. The opportunity to create and share beauty is a noble pursuit, even if you need to “keep your day job.”
That’s it for now.
Go hug a musician today.
Posted: January 16th, 2011 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Art, Community, FinnMiles Top ten, greatest albums, my top ten albums, Songwriting | No Comments »
Inspiration…right here. Do research. Follow these bands. Go to their concerts. These are some of the greatest albums, and greatest Singer/Songwriter albums.
Andrew Bird – The Mysterious Production of Eggs
Sufjan Stevens – Michigan
Ray Lamontagne – Trouble
Over the Rhine – Good Dog, Bad Dog
Tom Petty – Wildflowers
U2 – The Joshua Tree
Van Morrison – Moondance
Bob Dylan – Blood on the Tracks
Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes
Elliott Smith – Either/Or
Posted: January 10th, 2011 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: ames music, Benny Black, Capital 106, Capitol Backyard, channel Q, Community, dan bosman, Des moines music, des moines radio stations, Finn Miles Social Media, iowa independent artist, Iowa local music, iowa unsigned | No Comments »
Just an FYI – there are a couple of Central Iowa radio stations that tout local and regional talent on a regular basis. Both of these fine stations play Finn Miles music, and both are open to requests or receiving feedback.
Check these guys out!
Channel Q – Ames, IA
Capital 106.3 – Des Moines, IA
Posted: January 8th, 2011 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Community, email list, Finn Miles, Finn Miles Social Media, join the club, right by my side, romeo and juliet | No Comments »
FYI – we have an email list signup form (in the righthand sidebar).
Join the list and we’ll give you a link to a free song from our latest, greatest album.
The song “Right by my side” is a sweet little ditty inspired by Romeo and Juliet…sign up and enjoy the new music!
Plus, there will be goodies and brief monthly updates straight from Finn Miles – just for the lucky folks on our email list. Join the club!
Posted: January 7th, 2011 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Community, really nice preamp, this is how you do customer service | No Comments »
FMR Audio are the nicest folks.
I bought a FMR RNP (really nice preamp) off Ebay and it was missing a knob. I called up Mark McQuilken and he said he’d send me some knobs right away (even though I bought it used) and reiterated that they’re interested in keeping the RNP up and running at it’s full ability.
Wow. Who does that?
I love the preamp; it’s really highly rated and it really fits my mobile recording system nicely. I highly suggested FMR products; I’ve used the RNP and the RNLA with great success.
Ladies and gentlemen take notes…this is how you do customer service!
Posted: December 23rd, 2010 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: buy finn miles, Finn Miles, itunes, Music, New Music, Press | No Comments »
Our new EP Modern Saints on now on iTunes. Listen today!
Posted: December 21st, 2010 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: CD Release, Des moines music, des moines songwriter, finnmiles, finnmiles modern saints, Iowa music, Mars Cafe, Modern saints, modern saints EP, Music | No Comments »
Enjoy the new music from Finn Miles. Buy the album at a show or online…right here!
Posted: December 20th, 2010 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Community, Live Shows | No Comments »
As expected, we had an incredible time with Dan Bosman of “Scented Vinyl” at the Mars Cafe for our Modern Saints EP release celebration. Dan spun some great records as we chatted about our new EP, releasing the new CD from the box in front of the crowd, prompting one participant to wave money until he got THE FIRST CD.
Celebration continued with free CDs for the band and design team, as well as a mini-acoustic show that ended in a chorus of applause and hoots.
We love you guys…thanks for making it fun!
