Explaining an Arts NonProfit

harmoniabalanza Says:

Apr 17, 2012 - Unfortunately, this is very close to the truth. Most people are as stupid as the idiot bobble head guy who doesn't understand how the arts are NOT well funded in this country. And all because he grew up in the US and not Europe. Makes you wanna defect, nest ce pas?

harmoniabalanza Says:

Apr 17, 2012 - The female voice sounds just like Professor Lamesweater in the art history Jedi videos. I wonder if the same people are producing this one, or if they just stole the concept, style of dialogue, and robotic voice type. Just curious.

Lefty16900 Says:

Oct 12, 2011 - SO MUCH SHIT IN MY MOUTH

divajc Says:

Jun 28, 2011 - Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thought I was the only musician who thought like this!

CeciliaStKing Says:

Jun 6, 2011 - Thank you for posting this tongue in cheek defense for the arts. As working artists, WE all need to support each other in NOT playing for free. Money is Energy. I'm constantly asked to perform for free. There is a value to what we do.

grimview Says:

Apr 29, 2011 - So you want high quality sound, inspiring backgrounds, and professional talent yet you use xtranormal to produce your video, rather then hire real talented animators, professional voice overs, or even upgrade to get kitten puppets. My animations don't have that either, but you could of recorded the signers with a cheap mic and merged with the xtranormal characters and it probably would of went viral allowing you join the partner program, and put the down the song on link.

2ndcitycouncil Says:

Apr 26, 2011 - As the founder of a small 11 year old nonprofit art and performance space, I loved this! As one of our Board members said, "It made me laugh and cry (well not really but you get the point) at the same time!"

Xamata Says:

Apr 8, 2011 - This is horrible lmao

TerryGreiss Says:

Mar 3, 2011 - I don't think it makes anyone look stupid. People are often oblivious to the real costs of producing a work of art. This is very apt, very funny and kind of necessary. Thanks.

ramonlazotrio Says:

Jan 31, 2011 - THIS is what has always been wrong with the music 'business'. Fans don't know that the stuff they listen to and enjoy costs money. BTW...TV show appearances by big acts often don't get paid. It's a promotional appearance that may or may not help them -- TV shows only work if fans come to the show and buy tickets and souvenirs.

amward Says:

Dec 17, 2010 - dear commenters for this video. Please get a life. Love, Adam P.S. This is brilliant, Octarium!

ginaslittlejack Says:

Dec 17, 2010 - They aren't kittens? Dang it, fooled again.

1hildegard Says:

Dec 16, 2010 - @myspychannel Beware measuring things' worth by what the public will/can pay for them. Mass-markets reduce demand 4 the finest things, which can't compete w/the relentless promulgation of cheap crap. Tastes are educable and do elevate, provided that artists w/expertise are supported in reaching a public. Only full-time practice and dedication forms artists capable of sustaining an art form. Force us all into independently lucrative day jobs and you'll soon live in a grim fucking world.

MrQscwdv179 Says:

Dec 16, 2010 - Feeding the soul IS as important as feeding the stomach. Consider the important role the arts played in the Ghettos and Concentration Camps of the Holocaust. Herbert Zipper formed an orchestra to give secret concerts in Dachau. When the children complain that they're to hungry to sing in Alina Kentof's Dr. Yanush Korczak, Stepha says, "We all are! That is why we must sing. It will feel better if you do. Now remember, sing loud, so your voices can be heard in Heaven!"

evodoors Says:

Dec 13, 2010 - Octarium.... way to use a little humor to voice frustration. As a fellow artist, I can relate. There are many ways to do things. Not all are expensive, but not all are high quality and actually pay the artists. Until you have been run a non-profit and producing works, written grants, and fundraised, it is easy to say we exaggerate! It is more than a full time job and artists in all facets of the art deserve to be respected. There is nothing like live performance. It should be supported.

stefanielorimer Says:

Dec 13, 2010 - producing the music to go on the CD is extremely expensive if it is to be done well because it is extremely time consuming and involves a fairly large number of very talented and experienced artists (including the producers) who all want to eat as well. I for one am sick of the attitude of "oh, but you LIKE playing - isn't it like your hobby?" Yeah - I have spent two degrees and hundreds of hours honing that skill - now I'd like more than your appreciation if you want my music.

NRNTN Says:

Dec 11, 2010 - this is hilarious. "i am not a mogul"

realdoctormo Says:

Dec 11, 2010 - I hope you guys can be paid for all the work that you do, although I do not support the sale of recorded music. It's not good for the public arts.

myspychannel Says:

Dec 10, 2010 - I work for a non-profit arts group, and, the bottom line is: if you're gonna stay afloat, you've got to start thinking like business people. It's called REALITY. There are only so many donations available, and "lay people" will normally choose to donate to charities that support the physical demands of the population. If you have an arts group that doesn't sell a lot of CDs or tickets, maybe the demand for choral groups is low, and you should do your arts "job" to supplement your day-job.

thedrumbum1990 Says:

Dec 10, 2010 - Spot the guy who has no idea what he's talking about...

ThatDifferentDude Says:

Dec 10, 2010 - Some of the conversation in the comments can be used in a subsequent video. It sounds pretty much the same.

sfchanticleer Says:

Dec 9, 2010 - You are absolutely correct. The cost of the physical disk and packaging can be low depending on the quantity. It is everything else that makes the disk expensive.

sfchanticleer Says:

Dec 9, 2010 - @TheOctarium You are absolutely correct. The cost of the physical disk and packaging can be low depending on the quantity. It is everything else that makes the disk expensive. @yis2 I think you are unfairly picking out one aspect of this video's message. Besides, most CDs are not produced in China. They are produced in the USofA.

sfchanticleer Says:

Dec 9, 2010 - @TheOctarium You are absolutely correct. The cost of the physical disk and packaging can be low depending on the quantity. It is everything else that makes the disk expensive. @yis2 I think you are unfairly picking out one aspect of this video's message. Besides, most CDs are not produced in China. They are produced in the USofA.

thatorangehat Says:

Dec 9, 2010 - I work for a non-profit performing arts company. This is dead on! And you had me on the floor at "you can't sing to hungry kids and make it better."