A Death Certificate: 1926 - 2006
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to put Audio Savant out of it's perpetual struggle and misery. Other things in my life have taken priority, and unfortunately, even though the label has grown much larger than I ever imagined, it is time to put it to rest. We have accomplished much, and broadened some people's horizons, and exposed bands like The Poops and Jam Handy to people that otherwise would have been ignorant. The brilliant novelist Food Fortunata was cast to the public and embraced, this being one of our biggest achievements.
We went from very humble beginnings, and grew, and grew, and grew, and if it wasn't for adventurous music lovers that took a chance, and if it wasn't for the tireless efforts of the people that joined the Audio Savant team, we couldn't have accomplished a fraction of what we have.
I started Audio Savant because I saw a gap in what labels are doing and what they are providing. I've loved completely obscure and challenging outsider music for many many years, and wanted to promote and give these acts and music the same attention that other genres enjoy. Bands on the AS roster were always the ones that were overlooked, the ones that stuck out, the ugly ducklings. My goal was to treat them well and celebrate their uniqueness, and their bravery.
I suppose this beast was doomed to die sooner, rather than later, but rest assured, that Audio Savant was a label propelled by passion, from beginning to end. In a better world, the music we released would have penetrated the airwaves, and been sung in class by school children.
Now, my time will be taken up spending time with my family, and creating music. I've always been a musician, first and foremost, and the business end of the music industry has beat AS into submission.
I just hope that a few people recognized the quality, quirky music that we championed.
In order to liquidate our catalogue, we are selling CDs for insanely cheap. Most are under 5.00. Please order 2-3 CDs if you can so we can cover shipping costs, as shipping is always free.
Ironically enough, the Formloff CD is coming back from the plant this week. We will not be selling it however, but it will be distributed in the USA and Europe by the band themselves.
On behalf of myself, all the bands on the AS roster, Brandon Elkins, Robert Hunter O., Marius and Bernt, we all thank you...
JWW
http://www.audiosavant.com
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to put Audio Savant out of it's perpetual struggle and misery. Other things in my life have taken priority, and unfortunately, even though the label has grown much larger than I ever imagined, it is time to put it to rest. We have accomplished much, and broadened some people's horizons, and exposed bands like The Poops and Jam Handy to people that otherwise would have been ignorant. The brilliant novelist Food Fortunata was cast to the public and embraced, this being one of our biggest achievements.
We went from very humble beginnings, and grew, and grew, and grew, and if it wasn't for adventurous music lovers that took a chance, and if it wasn't for the tireless efforts of the people that joined the Audio Savant team, we couldn't have accomplished a fraction of what we have.
I started Audio Savant because I saw a gap in what labels are doing and what they are providing. I've loved completely obscure and challenging outsider music for many many years, and wanted to promote and give these acts and music the same attention that other genres enjoy. Bands on the AS roster were always the ones that were overlooked, the ones that stuck out, the ugly ducklings. My goal was to treat them well and celebrate their uniqueness, and their bravery.
I suppose this beast was doomed to die sooner, rather than later, but rest assured, that Audio Savant was a label propelled by passion, from beginning to end. In a better world, the music we released would have penetrated the airwaves, and been sung in class by school children.
Now, my time will be taken up spending time with my family, and creating music. I've always been a musician, first and foremost, and the business end of the music industry has beat AS into submission.
I just hope that a few people recognized the quality, quirky music that we championed.
In order to liquidate our catalogue, we are selling CDs for insanely cheap. Most are under 5.00. Please order 2-3 CDs if you can so we can cover shipping costs, as shipping is always free.
Ironically enough, the Formloff CD is coming back from the plant this week. We will not be selling it however, but it will be distributed in the USA and Europe by the band themselves.
On behalf of myself, all the bands on the AS roster, Brandon Elkins, Robert Hunter O., Marius and Bernt, we all thank you...
JWW
http://www.audiosavant.com
bummer
