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I dont want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately
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"I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately"

- Melissa Auf der Maur

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This quote by Melissa Auf der Maur speaks to the challenging reality of the music market. It indicates that while she would prefer to be independent and not need to rely on a record business, she is aware that it is an essential part of the process. It is a pointer that the music market is an organization, which record business are a required part of the formula. It likewise speaks with the power imbalance between artists and record business, and the fact that artists frequently have to jeopardize their creative vision in order to get their music out to the general public. It is a reminder that while the music industry can be a terrific platform for artists to reveal themselves, it can also be a tough and challenging environment to browse. Eventually, this quote speaks with the reality of the music industry and the tough choices that artists need to make in order to get their music out to the general public.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Melissa Auf der Maur somewhere between March 17, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Canada. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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