After work, I went to see "Before the Music Dies" at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. It was one of the best documentaries I've seen, seriously.
It was made by two music fans, who traveled the country talking to music execs, musicians and fans, examining the state of music. Art versus commerce. Control versus artistic merit. Mainstream versus independent.
With appearances by Erykah Badu, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Questlove and many others, the independent flick examined why the same pop songs rule the airwaves, where is all of the new music and if music truly will become obsolete.
The most powerful part?
Do what you love. Wrap your life around what you love -- journalism, music, poetry -- because when you accomplish that feat, does it matter what it pays? If you're truly happy, you're not in it for the money.
Watch the trailer here.
It's also available at Amazon.com for purchase.
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