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Dumblydorr ◴[] No.44409135[source]
Most musicians who can make it now are only middle class, with a handful of superstars and a huge legion of poor artists.

I’ve played many gigs for $20-100, which is once a month or week and tough work relative to typing some code from home. I played for 25 mins in front of 1000 people and spent 8+ hours total all-in to make 200 bucks. Way harder money than coding.

Really, think back through history. Musicians were needed for dance, parties, all occasions. Now hit play on your phone connected to a speaker, GG musicians.

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bamboozled ◴[] No.44410313[source]
Now hit play on your phone connected to a speaker, GG musicians.

Not really comparable experience though.

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galkk ◴[] No.44410758[source]
To some extent it is much better.

More reliable, no divas, no drunk musicians, always on time, the repertoire is literally unlimited.

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LtWorf ◴[] No.44411284[source]
Compare dating to buying onlyfans…
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1. kupfer ◴[] No.44412642[source]
"Strip club visit to onlyfans" is more apt
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2. LtWorf ◴[] No.44415963[source]
Nah in small enough venues you sit down and have a beer with the musicians :D