Andrew Peterson, balladeer and author, responds to comments about the marketing of his latest album, providing commentary on: the cost of producing art; the differing responsibilities of people who have families and those who don’t; marketing coffee mugs; living as an artist; and generally attempts to demonstrate how some of the romantic notions about life need to also encounter the objective situation of reality.
MONEY, Part 1: Not the Root of All Evil
A few questions were raised about the Counting Stars pre-order tiers we sold here, and about the pricey $20 Rabbit Room mugs. If a few people were brave enough to question it by commenting, I’m sure there were even more who kept quiet. There are a few more of those patronage plans on the horizon so I figured it would be a good time to explain our thinking.
MONEY, Part 2: The Extravagant Gamble
In part one I talked about poverty and wealth, and a father’s calling to care for his family. Now I’m going to broadly explain some of the nitty gritty nuts and bolts behind trying to make a living as an artist. It might get tedious, but bear with me.
MONEY, Part 2.5: A Response to Some Comments
In part one I talked about the burdens of poverty and of wealth, in part two I laid out some of the nuts and bolts of what it costs to make an album–just one of many ways an artist can use his or her gift to shed light. Before I wrap this up I want to respond to a few comments.
And again, I commend Peterson’s new album Counting Stars for your consideration.
Look for it on his website or iTunes, or, here in Australia Koorong are stocking it.
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