When I find an album I like (and I probably listen to more full albums now than ever before), I don’t want it to end.
I want to be inside the songs longer. I want to hear another chorus, maybe a second bridge and then another chorus, and then an extended outro. I want it all to keep going.
And I doubt I’m the only one.
So what if you came out with a long version of your album?
Where 3 minute songs are 4 and a half, and 4 minute songs are 6.
This album wouldn’t be for everyone and it would be near impossible to market…it would even be a tough sell to existing fans…except for the ones who would dive in immediately, without you having to say very much about it at all.
The interesting thing about making this product is that some people would FOR SURE want it.
We toss around the idea all the time about focusing on the die hard fans and making sure they get taken care of no matter what. The whole 1,000 hardcore fans thing.
So you are welcome to use this idea. I don’t think anyone has done it before and it would mean a lot to the people who love your music.
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