Morrissey Central "The importance of an artist can be found in the efforts to silence him." (June 30, 2023)

"The importance of an artist can be found in the efforts to silence him." - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - "The importance of an artist can be found in the efforts to silence him."

MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY

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[gashonthenail]

So, all the more reason to release the music yourself and cut out the horrible record industry. Simply bypass the middle man when the middle man is a c***.

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[Sara 1454]

well I think you should stop crying. Like a baby. And keep recording and selling out shows. You have your solid fans followers. Around the world. Create your own label, management co. Just keep doing your thing. I think you are frozen in time. Now we have you tube. Free! And social media. Release your own music !

 

[Harsh Truth]

Focusing on his art, and putting out the best material of his career.

You must be having a laugh.

 

[Luiz Felipe Scolari]

Moz, you don't need a record company to release music! Ever heard of the internet?

 

[Cornflakes]

Nothing says "victim" more clearly than having your signature permanently on display on a gold tile in the lobby of a five-star hotel.

 

[Was I ever any good]

Does Morrissey post these things just for a laugh, or could he be taking the Micky?
Surely he can’t be serious with such statements.
I can only conclude that he is just
Keeping up the Morrissey brand.

Anyhow, South America is looking good.

VIVA MORRISSEY

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Nothing says "victim" more clearly than having your signature permanently on display on a gold tile in the lobby of a five-star hotel.

think he’s pointing out the contradiction.

Though as others have pointed out, he’s blind to his self sabotage. In a way, there’s something admirable about that, but I wish he would embrace his stubbornness to not play the game and of course self empower himself by self releasing and ignore the way the rest of the world works these days. Basically, get on with it.

 

[Famous when dead]

If you swap talking to the press for talking to lickspittles & toadies - it's hardly a shock that their Morrissey articles are either nonexistent, negative or of the recycled 'Farout' ilk. If you don't engage with them at any basic level, why moan about what 'support' you aren't getting?
The closing down of avenues of communication is firmly in Central's court. Perhaps today's poster could stop counting tickets and actually post things people are clamouring for.
Airplay still happens, but the unrealistic expectations of what that actually means are on 'your' side of the radio - nobody else's (as too: the ridiculous over-valuing of chart placements in 2023).
FWD.

 

[Billy A]

These loathsome posts on Morrissey Central need to stop, it doesn't do him or his image any favours. If Morrissey started to appear in the press then some interest may actually happen. No-one is going to sign a recluse, not these days. Labels want someone who is out there, getting seen and being seen. The only clickbait associated to Morrissey is negative clickbait. It's time he change that. He talks about not being afraid to speak, to speak your mind etc., but he seems to be doing just that, and when he doesn't it's only to a nodding Fiona.

A tour should include an interview or two, at least, within the music press or press itself. Has he really alienated everyone or do they just assume he'll say 'no'?

 

[DearGodPleaseHelpHim]

I want to know how he pays the band or for studio time without a contract. It must be out of his own savings?

Anyway, I love Morrissey but ... yes, he is a victim of his own narcissism. On the one hand, he always claims to be so successful with his tours without the hype and support. On the other hand, he says his albums flop because of a lack of record company/management support.
When it comes to the music business, while Morrissey may have kept his integrity, he has lost his mind.
He also seems to think that people in the industry simply exist to support him and his career. No, they are there to make money and advance their own careers. So you're free to say anything you want. No one is stopping you. No one is censoring you. But no one else is obligated to support it, either. Don't like it? Release your music for free on the Internet, dummy.

 

[Cornflakes]

think he’s pointing out the contradiction.

Yes, as if he's the first pop star in history to experience being slightly less popular and successful than they used to be.

 

[Anonbloke]

I think Morrissey views self-releasing as some kind of admission of defeat, unfortunately. And as further ammunition for detractors, e.g. "how sad, the guy has to release his music himself, as nobody wants him." That kind of thing. Which is a shame. Someone needs to sit him down and explain the benefits of music platforms like Bandcamp to him.

 

[Anonymous]

Nothing says "victim" more clearly than having your signature permanently on display on a gold tile in the lobby of a five-star hotel.

Nothing says narcissist more than needing to point out your signature on a gold tile in a five star hotel.

 

[gordyboy9]

These loathsome posts on Morrissey Central need to stop, it doesn't do him or his image any favours. If Morrissey started to appear in the press then some interest may actually happen. No-one is going to sign a recluse, not these days. Labels want someone who is out there, getting seen and being seen. The only clickbait associated to Morrissey is negative clickbait. It's time he change that. He talks about not being afraid to speak, to speak your mind etc., but he seems to be doing just that, and when he doesn't it's only to a nodding Fiona.

A tour should include an interview or two, at least, within the music press or press itself. Has he really alienated everyone or do they just assume he'll say 'no'?

other artists will be told by their management to have no association with M or you will end up in the same boat.
if i was M i would find a warm country with nice beaches and let this play out,lets not mess about here he has zero chance of a record contract,he can tour successfully till he retires.

 

[Uncleskinny]

I think Morrissey views self-releasing as some kind of admission of defeat, unfortunately. And as further ammunition for detractors, e.g. "how sad, the guy has to release his music himself, as nobody wants him." That kind of thing. Which is a shame. Someone needs to sit him down and explain the benefits of music platforms like Bandcamp to him.

Money. He wants to spend someone else's money. Not his own. This is the sole reason

 

[Was I ever any good]

Just wondering if anybody knows anyone who has been cancelled before and made a comeback ?

 

[Marsadjusted]

I feel like we’ve seen posts like this many times. It’s just the same stuff again and again and none of the posts ever have any particularly good news besides the ticket sales.

 

[Cornflakes]

Just wondering if anybody knows anyone who has been cancelled before and made a comeback ?

Jesus.

 

[Anonymous]

I have to wonder - what is the material point of these sort of statements , beyond having a general whinge? Does he really think publishing this sort of stuff is going to change his situation, and magically conjure up a record deal, radio airplay and press adoration?

Until Morrissey modifies his own self-destructive behaviour, NOTHING is going to change. He remains his own worst enemy, and the ultimate source of all his woes, but he just can't see it.

 

[BookishBoy]

This is the kind of thing Central should be posting. (A tweet from two days ago, viewed 4.9 million times!)