Okay, so I’m
gonna diverge from the norm a little here, and rather than review something, I’m
gonna make a statement on something I feel particularly strongly about –
commercialization. People who become famous via the internet are usually the
more talented people in the world, as they have been signed down to pure
talent, rather than high up connections. I will hold up my hands and say that
even Justin Bieber had some credibility behind him when he first got started,
but in my opinion, signing a record contract has been the downfall of him, and
many others.I mean, seriously...just look at Nicki Minaj before and after she got signed!
Being
signed may seem like the best thing in the world. You get fame, money, and
everything you could possibly want. Bieber is a prime example. He went from
being a viral star, to being a global superstar. He’s the classic success
story. But if all of this is nothing but good, how come he has become one of
the most hated people as well as one of the most loved? Because all the fame
has gone to his head.
Another
example is a youtube gaming channel that shall remain anonymous. They used to
make hilarious videos, and I commented on a few, got replies every time and
they seemed like nice guys, who actually gave a flying toss about their fans.
Then they signed up with Machinima. Then they started making money. Then they
changed.
All of a
sudden, the videos weren’t as funny, there were advertisements all over the
place, and on the few times I commented, only once did I get a reply, and it
wasn’t half as friendly. I also asked for a short birthday message for a friend
of mine, who was also a big fan of theirs. Their response? “It’ll cost about
$50.” Friendly.
Anyone else
beginning to see a pattern here? It would seem that the common denominator for
all of this is big companies and contracts. And it’s this reason that I fear
for Lindsey Stirling.
For anyone
who doesn’t know, Lindsey Stirling is a singer/dancer/musician, who covers
songs, and makes her own videos on youtube. She’s pretty, she’s a gamer, and
she has an air of innocence about her that makes her seem more genuine. General
message: she’s pretty great as she is. And now she’s been signed to a major
label. Congrats Lindsey, you’re moving up in the world.
But here’s
what I’m worried about: Bieber and the gaming channel have been destroyed by
the machine in my eyes. I’m worried that the same will happen to Stirling. I’m
worried that they’ll take her natural talent and beauty and exploit them to
make her into a moneymaking sex symbol. I’m worried they’ll tell her to ditch
the gamer side, because that’s not what people like, and I’m worried that they’ll
change everything about her, and make her all about the numbers.
On the off
chance that she sees this, (and if anyone who knows someone who’s a friend of a
friend of Lindsey, please try to pass it on), I do have to say this...
DON’T LET
THEM CHANGE YOU LINDSEY! STAY AS YOU ARE!
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