Sunday, March 13, 2011

The Fade Out, Again?

Dear Musician.

Enough. End you stinking song.  Stop copping out with a fade to black or a fading out while you're still signing.  Musicians, you can't fade out live, so why do it on your album?  When you wrote your song did you just get too lazy to find a way to end it? And why do you continue to sing while the sounds drifts away...don't you think we'd like to hear you?  Why, why, why? The worse is when you are enjoying the song, for the first time, and all of a sudden you think your stereo went on the blink, and you desperately increase the volume because this must be your fault, because no self-respecting musician would dare do a fade out.  But, alas...you did.  You failed me. I don't like the fade out, have I made that clear? Look, I would like to offer my services to help you end your songs.  You take care of 99% of your "masterpiece" and if you are thinking about doing a fade out, call me.  After I slap you, twice, I'll find a way to end it.  Granted, I have no ability on any instrument, so your songs will have to end more organically, plates crashing, lawnmower starting, car doors slamming, etc..., but, HEY, at least it will officially end, and you fans won't be left guessing.

In closing....start it then finish it. Pretty simple.

Fitz and the Tantrums? Try Fade and the Tantrums

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