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davidt
on Saturday March 21 2009, @07:00PM
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Concert Photographers Of The World, Unite! - Make Major Moves Posted by Michael Alan Goldberg Well, well, well … I am all credentialed, and was fully prepared, to photograph the Morrissey show at the Academy of Music on Sunday night and post photos here on MMM, but I’ve just received something in my inbox that not only has me likely changing my plans, but has me fuming as well...
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Damn (Score:0)
Not Surprising (Score:0)
Imagine if nobody turned up to take his picture (Score:1)
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Moz is paranoid about... Everything (Score:0)
He should ban all shots of himself. (Score:1, Troll)
If only Morrissey applied such intense control to his recorded work, this story might seem somewhat dignified.
The Smoking Popes alluded to Morrissey's precious nature when they were asked to tour with him. I wonder if the past rumors of unpaid roadies, and creditor harassment were true as well.
Who knows? Morrissey's intense interest in touring over the past decade, even though he is clearly not physically cut our for it, suggests that there are many bills to pay.
We know he that he is likely disgusted with his fanbase, since he makes little to no effort to communicate with them, so it's the only logical conclusion.
Anyone who thinks that the global economic collapse hasn't had any affect on Morrissey's financial status, probably needs a lesson in basic economics. He truly has become the standard company man.
On as sidenote, it's time for him to abandon the cookie cutter, sing-song melodies. It makes him sound like a hack, but as he has stated, he finally feels like he doesn't have to do anything.
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what a joke (Score:0)
This coming from an industry that wines about people stealing music from the Internet.
Re:what a joke (Score:2, Interesting)
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Parent
Well it seems that itsmorrisseysworld (Score:0)
if anyone here thinks... (Score:1)
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It Could Be Worse (Score:2, Informative)
He went after them for posting lyrics and album art as well. His lawyers actually asked for compensation from the sites for fans' images of their own tattoos, etc.
Not only mean-spirited, but stupid as well.
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normally (Score:1)
a 3 song timeline for pics
as for film coverage it differs,no one in the UK
cares where Pete hangs out
but in Italy [for example, and if he pass the gates] he may an item for the 8 0'clock news show
or the 23.00 late news show, and mght want to shoot 30 seconds, well Pete doesn't care, but
other artists/bands who are going and are going on tour [Bruce Springsteen, U2 maybe are always
news if they do that 1 show in a country]
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Maybe he could sketch him (Score:1)
Sometimes I think that stirring up trouble has become so old hat, Morrissey doesn't even realise he's doing it. I believe the way people react is still genuinely surprising to him. Yet, like every artist who has been in the public eye for so long, not knowing any different changes your perspective of other people. Why do you think he's so unwilling to alter his band? Believe it or not, no matter how much control we think he exerts, he's still only 'requesting'. He's not God. If people feel it goes against their beliefs then they can (and should) take their business elsewhere and he'll do the same.
So Morrissey has a reputation as a difficult artist. Big deal, most interesting public figures do. The problem with acquiring a reputation is it then becomes difficult to shake off. I've heard (and this may not be true) that he sometimes lives up to it just to annoy people. Often you spend ages learning about someone and their 'reputation' only to find that meeting them is almost a disappointment; they're not half as intimidating or difficult as you imagined. One of the band once said to me, Morrissey was the best boss they'd ever had. Make of that what you will.
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Freaken Cat got my tongue! ;) (Score:1)
Your Lyric that came to my mind is
*I Am Mine!*
People are always ready to make a buck at others expense. In this case yours.
They will go to extremes!
and all for the god of money.
Which yes, I agree that no matter what we all sadly have to work for the man.
Yes, it is unfair to many , But most are just greedy assholes in one way or another.. They do not have to be rich.. They just have to be a Bigmouth! A Cruel and mean person that has minds of ruining peoples lives.
And I am proud that you take precautions.. You do not have to take anybodies , tsk tsk, excuse me, crap.
Yes, shit happens but if you can prevent it you will not purposely step into it!
All I hope is that you do good with the money you are making if it is a lot.
I don't know.
Just do not die with a bunch of checks in the kitchen drawer! Sheech, I have heard of some crazy stories!
Well yes, That truly would be shameful.
We are not getting any younger.
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Why (Score:0)
The best ones have already been taken.
Just look at him.
Nick the Dick (Score:1)
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This gives a different slant on it (Score:0)
What I get from this blog is that it's only after a year that the ownership reverts to Morrissey and it also says in the contract that Morrissey can never use the photographs without the photographers permission.
Seems to me it's just a contract to protect both parties. It would also protect both from other parties using the photographs without permission.