Hey Guys,
Go check out Paul Dale Roberts's website for the latest news, reviews, a other bits relating to comic books, including an interview with yours truly.
http://jazmaonline.com/interviews/clark.htm
Go out and have a pint for me,
PC
Monday, March 15, 2004
Friday, March 12, 2004
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Ok, I need a personal favor from you all.
When you have a moment, please call your local comic book shop, and ask them if they carry QUANTUM: Rock of Ages, and if they got issue #2. If you live in an area with more than one store, please call all the stores in your town.
It's a proven fact that name recognition takes at least 5 repetitions to truly take hold. This is how buzz is created. If people are calling repeatedly on a particular title, retailers are more than likely to look twice come ordering time.
Thanks guys, every bit helps.
PC
When you have a moment, please call your local comic book shop, and ask them if they carry QUANTUM: Rock of Ages, and if they got issue #2. If you live in an area with more than one store, please call all the stores in your town.
It's a proven fact that name recognition takes at least 5 repetitions to truly take hold. This is how buzz is created. If people are calling repeatedly on a particular title, retailers are more than likely to look twice come ordering time.
Thanks guys, every bit helps.
PC
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: PHILIP CLARK 347 239 2564
Dreamchilde Press Releases QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2
New York Independent Comic Book Publisher Continues Cross-Time Epic
Philip Clark and his team at Dreamchilde Press continue their mind-bending tale of alternate realities with the release of QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2. This bimonthly independent comic has already garnered much critical praise, and the new installment promises to maintain the high standard of excellence in storytelling and originality set by its debut. While navigating the mysterious waters of the time/space continuum, QUANTUM also pokes fun at pop culture in various alternate universes.
Described as High Fidelity meets Sliders, QUANTUM follows the adventures of Nick Vargas, a jaded musician turned record-store owner. Due to a Nazi experiment gone awry in an alternate reality, Nick is unwittingly taken on the ultimate cross-time thrill ride. His goal is to reassemble the Quantum Silica—an ancient and powerful artifact that has been split into seven fragments—in order to repair time and space before they fade from existence. Each unique character in QUANTUM discovers a fragment of the bizarre gemstone embedded into their bodies. These fragments of the “Quantum” sphere offer a unique power to each of them, and need to be reassembled before Nick can return to his record store reality. The longer it takes Nick and his counterparts to do this, the more alternate realities start to blink into oblivion, one universe at a time.
This issue also heralds the addition of two new creative forces on the art team. New York artist James Rodriguez provides the wraparound cover and a sneak preview of his upcoming run as series artist. Also joining the Dreamchilde bullpen is Robert Ashcraft, who takes over as series colorist with his eye-catching grayscales. QUANTUM #2 marks the departure of artist and co-creator Ozzy Longoria.
QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2, published by Dreamchilde Press, hits comic book specialty shops this Wednesday. QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #3 is available for ordering in the February issue of Diamond Comics Distributors “Previews” catalog (32-page black and white comic book w/ hand-painted wrap-around cover by James Rodriguez, $2.99)
QUANTUM #2 Cover
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Dreamchilde Press Releases QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2
New York Independent Comic Book Publisher Continues Cross-Time Epic
Philip Clark and his team at Dreamchilde Press continue their mind-bending tale of alternate realities with the release of QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2. This bimonthly independent comic has already garnered much critical praise, and the new installment promises to maintain the high standard of excellence in storytelling and originality set by its debut. While navigating the mysterious waters of the time/space continuum, QUANTUM also pokes fun at pop culture in various alternate universes.
Described as High Fidelity meets Sliders, QUANTUM follows the adventures of Nick Vargas, a jaded musician turned record-store owner. Due to a Nazi experiment gone awry in an alternate reality, Nick is unwittingly taken on the ultimate cross-time thrill ride. His goal is to reassemble the Quantum Silica—an ancient and powerful artifact that has been split into seven fragments—in order to repair time and space before they fade from existence. Each unique character in QUANTUM discovers a fragment of the bizarre gemstone embedded into their bodies. These fragments of the “Quantum” sphere offer a unique power to each of them, and need to be reassembled before Nick can return to his record store reality. The longer it takes Nick and his counterparts to do this, the more alternate realities start to blink into oblivion, one universe at a time.
This issue also heralds the addition of two new creative forces on the art team. New York artist James Rodriguez provides the wraparound cover and a sneak preview of his upcoming run as series artist. Also joining the Dreamchilde bullpen is Robert Ashcraft, who takes over as series colorist with his eye-catching grayscales. QUANTUM #2 marks the departure of artist and co-creator Ozzy Longoria.
QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #2, published by Dreamchilde Press, hits comic book specialty shops this Wednesday. QUANTUM: ROCK OF AGES #3 is available for ordering in the February issue of Diamond Comics Distributors “Previews” catalog (32-page black and white comic book w/ hand-painted wrap-around cover by James Rodriguez, $2.99)
QUANTUM #2 Cover
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Friday, February 20, 2004
Hey gang,
Here's a special treat. I've posted pages in the photos section of the Yahoo Group of "The Death of Philip Clark," which I will sneak into issue #3. And no, I don't have a death wish, I just figured if I was going to die on paper, it might as well be literally (forgive the pun). Anyway, hope you all enjoy.
As a special treat, if you play issue #3 backwards, it says, "I buried Paul."
Crossing Abbey Road with no shoes,
PC
Here's a special treat. I've posted pages in the photos section of the Yahoo Group of "The Death of Philip Clark," which I will sneak into issue #3. And no, I don't have a death wish, I just figured if I was going to die on paper, it might as well be literally (forgive the pun). Anyway, hope you all enjoy.
As a special treat, if you play issue #3 backwards, it says, "I buried Paul."
Crossing Abbey Road with no shoes,
PC
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Friday, February 13, 2004
Almost forgot,
I wanted to give a shout out to Mark, Jen, and Hasaan at the Comic Book Novice Radio Show on AM1240 WGBB. James and I had a great time last night and we hope to do it again very soon. Their show is webcast on Thursday Nights at 9PM EST at
http://www.am1240wgbb.com.
Make sure you check it out.
Peace and chicken grease,
PC
I wanted to give a shout out to Mark, Jen, and Hasaan at the Comic Book Novice Radio Show on AM1240 WGBB. James and I had a great time last night and we hope to do it again very soon. Their show is webcast on Thursday Nights at 9PM EST at
http://www.am1240wgbb.com.
Make sure you check it out.
Peace and chicken grease,
PC
Hey all,
Just a quick note to let you know that I've posted two pieces of
Fan Art in the Photos section of the Yahoo group. Check out killer
pin-ups by Kevin Anthony and Spencer Lewis! It's great to see so
much talent out there, thanks to both of these fine artists for their
support.
Also, I have to apologize. James and I were on a radio show
last night, and I only sent notices out to people in the NYC/Long
Island area. I found out right as I was getting on the train to go to
the radio station that the show was actually webcast. So, when I
get the tape of the show, I will be posting it on the group for your
enjoyment. I'm sure James and I will end up going back at some
point, and I will make sure I let everyone know next time.
Anyway, that's it for now.
PC
Just a quick note to let you know that I've posted two pieces of
Fan Art in the Photos section of the Yahoo group. Check out killer
pin-ups by Kevin Anthony and Spencer Lewis! It's great to see so
much talent out there, thanks to both of these fine artists for their
support.
Also, I have to apologize. James and I were on a radio show
last night, and I only sent notices out to people in the NYC/Long
Island area. I found out right as I was getting on the train to go to
the radio station that the show was actually webcast. So, when I
get the tape of the show, I will be posting it on the group for your
enjoyment. I'm sure James and I will end up going back at some
point, and I will make sure I let everyone know next time.
Anyway, that's it for now.
PC
Thursday, February 05, 2004
CONVENTION UPDATE:
James Rodriguez and I will be attending the Capital Associates Comic Book, Toy and CCG show THIS SUNDAY, Feb 8th, in Washington, DC. The full scoop can be found here:
http://www.capicons.com/040208_ty.htm
The con is located at:
Tysons DoubleTree Hotel
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043-2497
Tel: 1-703-893-1340
We'll have copies of issue #1 to sign, a mock-up of issue #2, and preview pages of issue #3, as well as other assorted goodies like posters and original art. Come on by and say hi.
James Rodriguez and I will be attending the Capital Associates Comic Book, Toy and CCG show THIS SUNDAY, Feb 8th, in Washington, DC. The full scoop can be found here:
http://www.capicons.com/040208_ty.htm
The con is located at:
Tysons DoubleTree Hotel
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043-2497
Tel: 1-703-893-1340
We'll have copies of issue #1 to sign, a mock-up of issue #2, and preview pages of issue #3, as well as other assorted goodies like posters and original art. Come on by and say hi.
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Just to let you all know,
Diamond elected to show the entire cover of issue #3 in this
month's PREVIEWS catalog. Hopefully this is heralding some good
fortune for the book.
Make sure you let your local comic book store know that issue
#3 is now available to order. I'd like to show our distributor that
interest is picking up.
Also, many props to James Rodriguez and Jackie Teixeira for
their awesome work. I just send James' art for the cover of issue #4
to Jackie to color, and I must say, it's just as awesome as ish #3.
I'll post a preview of it later this week.
Take care,
Philip
Diamond elected to show the entire cover of issue #3 in this
month's PREVIEWS catalog. Hopefully this is heralding some good
fortune for the book.
Make sure you let your local comic book store know that issue
#3 is now available to order. I'd like to show our distributor that
interest is picking up.
Also, many props to James Rodriguez and Jackie Teixeira for
their awesome work. I just send James' art for the cover of issue #4
to Jackie to color, and I must say, it's just as awesome as ish #3.
I'll post a preview of it later this week.
Take care,
Philip
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Hey Guys,
Just a quick note to let you know I've posted the 3-page preview of QUANTUM #2 on the website. Now you can steer all of your friends over there to show them the current greatness.
http://quantumcomic.net/qsp
Issue #2's just about in the can, and should be going to Brenner on Friday. With the creative shake-ups that occurred this time around, this issue almost didn't happen. I've subsequently come to think of ish #2 as the "issue from Hell," but I do feel it's better than ish #1. The story is finally starting to unfold, and I can finally get to some plot and character development.
I'm sorry Ozzy and Mauricio decided they couldn't play ball. I just wish they would have at least kissed me before they decided to fuck me.
I'm not bitter or anything.
Maybe someday I'll elaborate, but not today. Just a lesson that I'm in an artistic business, and sometimes artists can be flaky. I'm just glad I got it out of the way early in the game.
The good news is that I've found a true team of professionals to take the book to a better place from here. My personal thanks to James, Supriya, Robert, and Meg for sticking with me and believing in the mission.
Just you wait. The fun is just beginning.
Three page preview of QUANTUM #2
Philip
Just a quick note to let you know I've posted the 3-page preview of QUANTUM #2 on the website. Now you can steer all of your friends over there to show them the current greatness.
http://quantumcomic.net/qsp
Issue #2's just about in the can, and should be going to Brenner on Friday. With the creative shake-ups that occurred this time around, this issue almost didn't happen. I've subsequently come to think of ish #2 as the "issue from Hell," but I do feel it's better than ish #1. The story is finally starting to unfold, and I can finally get to some plot and character development.
I'm sorry Ozzy and Mauricio decided they couldn't play ball. I just wish they would have at least kissed me before they decided to fuck me.
I'm not bitter or anything.
Maybe someday I'll elaborate, but not today. Just a lesson that I'm in an artistic business, and sometimes artists can be flaky. I'm just glad I got it out of the way early in the game.
The good news is that I've found a true team of professionals to take the book to a better place from here. My personal thanks to James, Supriya, Robert, and Meg for sticking with me and believing in the mission.
Just you wait. The fun is just beginning.
Three page preview of QUANTUM #2
Philip
Sunday, January 18, 2004
Hey all,
Just popping of a quick line. Yesterday, James Rodriguez and I hopped on a Chinese charter bus and headed to the Philadelphia Comic Convention. The folks over there were nice enough to have a table at the last minute. Anyway, it was a really positive event. We appeared with fellow comic book luminaries Vince Argondezzi (Next Man) and Rudy Nebres (Wonder Woman, Vampirella). It was great getting the word out on the street about QUANTUM, and I'm going to try to make it to every con I can on the Eastern Seaboard. So keep your eyes peeled. Many thanks to Derek Woywood for allowing Dreamchilde Press to represent.
I've started the QUANTUM: Rock of Ages forum at Yahoo Groups. Go here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quantumcomic
As far as the book goes, I need help with three things:
1) I need letters for the letter column. If you have seen QUANTUM
#1 and wish to be heard, please submit a thread. By doing so,
you grant Dreamchilde Press permission to use your comments
in the letter column. So step up and let us know what you think!
2) For a limited time, I am offering free ad space to retailers and
fellow comic professionals and publishers in the back of the
book. Ad deadline is Friday, January 23rd for issue #2 which hits
stands in February. To all of you who have shown your support,
this is my way to hopefully repay you.
3) I am constantly looking for FAN ART and pin-ups for future
issues. The rules are simple: just go to the QUANTUM: Rock of
Ages website, pick one of the seven main characters, and put
them in an action-packed pinup.
I know that even a great comic book is nothing without its fans,
so I hope each and every one of you will consider helping me
raise the profile of QUANTUM and Dreamchilde Press.
Oh, almost forgot. I want to welcome ROBERT ASHCRAFT to the QUANTUM team. Unfortunately, Mauricio Mandara can't make the time to stick with the project, so Robert has been cool enough to swoop in and finish issue #2. He'll also be on for at least the next two books. This guy seriously knows his stuff, and I know you all will be wowed by his style.
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is available through Diamond Comics Distribution, FM Distribution, and Cold Cut Distribution. Tell your local retailer to order their copies NOW!
Just popping of a quick line. Yesterday, James Rodriguez and I hopped on a Chinese charter bus and headed to the Philadelphia Comic Convention. The folks over there were nice enough to have a table at the last minute. Anyway, it was a really positive event. We appeared with fellow comic book luminaries Vince Argondezzi (Next Man) and Rudy Nebres (Wonder Woman, Vampirella). It was great getting the word out on the street about QUANTUM, and I'm going to try to make it to every con I can on the Eastern Seaboard. So keep your eyes peeled. Many thanks to Derek Woywood for allowing Dreamchilde Press to represent.
I've started the QUANTUM: Rock of Ages forum at Yahoo Groups. Go here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quantumcomic
As far as the book goes, I need help with three things:
1) I need letters for the letter column. If you have seen QUANTUM
#1 and wish to be heard, please submit a thread. By doing so,
you grant Dreamchilde Press permission to use your comments
in the letter column. So step up and let us know what you think!
2) For a limited time, I am offering free ad space to retailers and
fellow comic professionals and publishers in the back of the
book. Ad deadline is Friday, January 23rd for issue #2 which hits
stands in February. To all of you who have shown your support,
this is my way to hopefully repay you.
3) I am constantly looking for FAN ART and pin-ups for future
issues. The rules are simple: just go to the QUANTUM: Rock of
Ages website, pick one of the seven main characters, and put
them in an action-packed pinup.
I know that even a great comic book is nothing without its fans,
so I hope each and every one of you will consider helping me
raise the profile of QUANTUM and Dreamchilde Press.
Oh, almost forgot. I want to welcome ROBERT ASHCRAFT to the QUANTUM team. Unfortunately, Mauricio Mandara can't make the time to stick with the project, so Robert has been cool enough to swoop in and finish issue #2. He'll also be on for at least the next two books. This guy seriously knows his stuff, and I know you all will be wowed by his style.
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is available through Diamond Comics Distribution, FM Distribution, and Cold Cut Distribution. Tell your local retailer to order their copies NOW!
Sunday, January 04, 2004
Happy New Year, Y'all.
We have a new review over at The Fourth Rail:
http://www.thefourthrail.com/reviews/snapjudgments/122903/quantumrockofages1.shtml
Now that the holidays have wound down, I'm really looking forward to kicking off a brand new year. It's funny how sometimes just a turn of the clock will herald new and great things in one's life. Things are progressing well with QUANTUM so far. Issue #2 is nearly in the can, and Issue #3 is being penciled as we speak. James Rodriguez has really taken hold of Nick and company, and I must say I think his work is leaps and bounds beyond what was previous. James brings a great sense of perspective and proportion to every panel he draws, and he has really been a true professional and a delight to work with.
Well, that's my real quick blurb for now. I want to thank everyone who has supported this project from the get-go. And hey, I need mail for the letter column. So if you've picked up a copy of the book and you liked it, please drop me a line. Wouldn't it be fun to get your letter printed in the back of a comic book?
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll touch base later in the week with more updates.
Peace,
PC
We have a new review over at The Fourth Rail:
http://www.thefourthrail.com/reviews/snapjudgments/122903/quantumrockofages1.shtml
Now that the holidays have wound down, I'm really looking forward to kicking off a brand new year. It's funny how sometimes just a turn of the clock will herald new and great things in one's life. Things are progressing well with QUANTUM so far. Issue #2 is nearly in the can, and Issue #3 is being penciled as we speak. James Rodriguez has really taken hold of Nick and company, and I must say I think his work is leaps and bounds beyond what was previous. James brings a great sense of perspective and proportion to every panel he draws, and he has really been a true professional and a delight to work with.
Well, that's my real quick blurb for now. I want to thank everyone who has supported this project from the get-go. And hey, I need mail for the letter column. So if you've picked up a copy of the book and you liked it, please drop me a line. Wouldn't it be fun to get your letter printed in the back of a comic book?
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll touch base later in the week with more updates.
Peace,
PC
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Just wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday season. I can’t believe the year has flown by so quickly. Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas/ Chanukah / Kwanzaa / [insert your appropriate cultural celebration here] and an even better New Year.
To all of my friends that live in NYC: I know that most of you are probably leaving town this weekend; but to any of you that are sticking around I invite you to join me at O’Hanlon’s Pub this Saturday for music and fun. Neil Nelson will be entertaining, and will have guests up all night. You might even hear a familiar funky-white-boy horn player if he gets saucy enough. For those of you that miss the glory days of Ryan’s in LIC, this will feel like an old home to you. O'Hanlon's is a really fun joint with cheap drinks and cute bartenders. I hope to see some old faces I haven’t seen in a while.
This Saturday
O’Hanlon’s Pub
31st St. between 23rd Ave and Ditmars, right off of the Ditmars subway station
Astoria, Queens
To my friends in other lands: I know most of you don't hear from me a lot and sometimes you think I've fallen off of the planet. I do, however, think of all of you, my friends, often. And I hope to renew ties in the coming year. Life keeps me busy, but I know I'm nothing without my friends, family, and colleagues, so please feel free to pop me off a line back when you get this. I'm not too hard of a person to find, just shoot me an email. We live in times of great joy and great loss, and especially now it's good to let the people who matter to you know that you care about them. So, there's my Peace on Earth for you.
Ok, now I'll plug stuff:
Can't think of what to get that hard-to-buy-for person?
Just in time for Christmas, “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages,” my first publishing effort, is in comic-book stores throughout the land. Makes a great stocking stuffer, especially for the mature reader who’s always wondered what the fuss about comic books was. Call your local comic book store and ask them if they have it. Look for it all next year, and stay posted with updates at http://quantumcomic.net
QUANTUM #1 Cover
“The State of Blue-Eyed Soul” is still available at CDBaby.com if you’re thinking of giving the gift of music this holiday season. I’ve also relocated my music site to Ampcast.com (R.I.P. MP3.com), so look for updates on my musical ventures there. 2004 hopes to see the release of another Philip Clark record, so stay tuned.
Peace and Blessings! Happy Holidays to you all!
Cheers,
Philip
To all of my friends that live in NYC: I know that most of you are probably leaving town this weekend; but to any of you that are sticking around I invite you to join me at O’Hanlon’s Pub this Saturday for music and fun. Neil Nelson will be entertaining, and will have guests up all night. You might even hear a familiar funky-white-boy horn player if he gets saucy enough. For those of you that miss the glory days of Ryan’s in LIC, this will feel like an old home to you. O'Hanlon's is a really fun joint with cheap drinks and cute bartenders. I hope to see some old faces I haven’t seen in a while.
This Saturday
O’Hanlon’s Pub
31st St. between 23rd Ave and Ditmars, right off of the Ditmars subway station
Astoria, Queens
To my friends in other lands: I know most of you don't hear from me a lot and sometimes you think I've fallen off of the planet. I do, however, think of all of you, my friends, often. And I hope to renew ties in the coming year. Life keeps me busy, but I know I'm nothing without my friends, family, and colleagues, so please feel free to pop me off a line back when you get this. I'm not too hard of a person to find, just shoot me an email. We live in times of great joy and great loss, and especially now it's good to let the people who matter to you know that you care about them. So, there's my Peace on Earth for you.
Ok, now I'll plug stuff:
Can't think of what to get that hard-to-buy-for person?
Just in time for Christmas, “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages,” my first publishing effort, is in comic-book stores throughout the land. Makes a great stocking stuffer, especially for the mature reader who’s always wondered what the fuss about comic books was. Call your local comic book store and ask them if they have it. Look for it all next year, and stay posted with updates at http://quantumcomic.net
QUANTUM #1 Cover
“The State of Blue-Eyed Soul” is still available at CDBaby.com if you’re thinking of giving the gift of music this holiday season. I’ve also relocated my music site to Ampcast.com (R.I.P. MP3.com), so look for updates on my musical ventures there. 2004 hopes to see the release of another Philip Clark record, so stay tuned.
Peace and Blessings! Happy Holidays to you all!
Cheers,
Philip
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Just a quick one...
CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES
As most of you have noticed, the website has gotten a facelift. It is with great pleasure that I introduce what's to come for the future of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages. The art on the front page was done by new series penciller JAMES RODRIGUEZ and colored by up-and-coming sensation JACKIE TEIXEIRA. Just wanted to give these two talents props and give you, the audience, and idea of what's to come.
NEW YORK NATIONAL CONVENTION
November 29,30,31 at the Metropolitan Pavilion
I WILL be there at the CAG table WITH copies, hot off the presses, of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages #1
Come and get 'em!
CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES
As most of you have noticed, the website has gotten a facelift. It is with great pleasure that I introduce what's to come for the future of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages. The art on the front page was done by new series penciller JAMES RODRIGUEZ and colored by up-and-coming sensation JACKIE TEIXEIRA. Just wanted to give these two talents props and give you, the audience, and idea of what's to come.
NEW YORK NATIONAL CONVENTION
November 29,30,31 at the Metropolitan Pavilion
I WILL be there at the CAG table WITH copies, hot off the presses, of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages #1
Come and get 'em!
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
GOD SAVE MP3.COM
It's been a few days since the big announcement from Vivendi that CNET has acquired "certain holdings" of MP3.com, the web's only real chance of giving you-and-me, the average joe, a fair chance at fairly distributing our music to the masses. As December looms ever closer, I'm downright fearful of the state and security of every independent musician on this planet. And, still, it's been DAYS since this announcement was made, and, still, no rebuttal from the independent music community. Frankly, my friends, I'm worried. Nay, TERRIFIED at what lies in store for the site that we have all come to call a safe haven and a JUSTLY FAIR FORUM OF ONLINE INDEPENDENT MUSIC DISTRIBUTION.
I have many questions to anyone (particularly over at CNET) that might be able to help me with this adjustment.
First and foremost: What about the DAM CD program?
For years, those fantastic folks over in San Diego have been burning me (practcally) ONE-OFF CD's, at my request, AND SHIPPING THEM to wherever my fans (yes, I have them, and I hope so do some of you) order. It may be small potatoes to the bigwigs, but I've sold CD's in Japan, England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, all over the good 'ole corporate US of A. Nearly a thousand, which I'm damn proud of. No one paid me to do it; no one censored any aspect of my process. My baby, my vision, and I shared it with the world. And I earned a profit of it. That's how it SHOULD be!
Secondly, what about the commercial music streaming services?
I receive roughly 1000 streams a day from MP3.com's version of "Muzak." And this is pretty much my primary source of revenue as an independent songwriter and producer. Will this venture be tossed to the corporate wolves for want of higher grossing "established" artists?
I could go on. Lots. But I just wanted to give some of you a feel for what is happening to independent music and art. It is quickly being either swallowed or discontinued to those that wield the power to REGULATE how music is heard, bought, and sold.
Remember the good ole days? Radio played what it wanted to, and ALBUMS were the talk of the day. Nowadays, we're lucky if even ONE SONG is enough to keep a company's attention for long enough. The entire game is fixated on image, not music, and the consumers BUY it. I dare say encourage it.
But I used to have a little haven, where I could record my own record, post it up, and get INTERNATIONAL attention and acclaim. The big corporations never found me "marketable," but I was SELLING, and people were going out of their way to hear my stuff.
Some hundreds of thousands of streams later, I'm finding out that my haven is being torn down, passed on to a company within a company within a company. I fear for the music, my friends, I really do.
Thank god there's still CD Baby. Now, just where can I get my music heard on RADIO?
It's been a few days since the big announcement from Vivendi that CNET has acquired "certain holdings" of MP3.com, the web's only real chance of giving you-and-me, the average joe, a fair chance at fairly distributing our music to the masses. As December looms ever closer, I'm downright fearful of the state and security of every independent musician on this planet. And, still, it's been DAYS since this announcement was made, and, still, no rebuttal from the independent music community. Frankly, my friends, I'm worried. Nay, TERRIFIED at what lies in store for the site that we have all come to call a safe haven and a JUSTLY FAIR FORUM OF ONLINE INDEPENDENT MUSIC DISTRIBUTION.
I have many questions to anyone (particularly over at CNET) that might be able to help me with this adjustment.
First and foremost: What about the DAM CD program?
For years, those fantastic folks over in San Diego have been burning me (practcally) ONE-OFF CD's, at my request, AND SHIPPING THEM to wherever my fans (yes, I have them, and I hope so do some of you) order. It may be small potatoes to the bigwigs, but I've sold CD's in Japan, England, Germany, Italy, Ireland, all over the good 'ole corporate US of A. Nearly a thousand, which I'm damn proud of. No one paid me to do it; no one censored any aspect of my process. My baby, my vision, and I shared it with the world. And I earned a profit of it. That's how it SHOULD be!
Secondly, what about the commercial music streaming services?
I receive roughly 1000 streams a day from MP3.com's version of "Muzak." And this is pretty much my primary source of revenue as an independent songwriter and producer. Will this venture be tossed to the corporate wolves for want of higher grossing "established" artists?
I could go on. Lots. But I just wanted to give some of you a feel for what is happening to independent music and art. It is quickly being either swallowed or discontinued to those that wield the power to REGULATE how music is heard, bought, and sold.
Remember the good ole days? Radio played what it wanted to, and ALBUMS were the talk of the day. Nowadays, we're lucky if even ONE SONG is enough to keep a company's attention for long enough. The entire game is fixated on image, not music, and the consumers BUY it. I dare say encourage it.
But I used to have a little haven, where I could record my own record, post it up, and get INTERNATIONAL attention and acclaim. The big corporations never found me "marketable," but I was SELLING, and people were going out of their way to hear my stuff.
Some hundreds of thousands of streams later, I'm finding out that my haven is being torn down, passed on to a company within a company within a company. I fear for the music, my friends, I really do.
Thank god there's still CD Baby. Now, just where can I get my music heard on RADIO?
Sunday, November 16, 2003
Finally got a moment to sit down and write a note about the progress of QUANTUM. But before I do that...
I want to give a big-up to FRIENDS of LULU, which is an organization whose goal is to educate us all about the role women play in comic books and offer support to female comic book creators. It's a good group of people with a great mission, and I wanted to take a moment to give them some online buzz. It's great to see somebody really actively going for a readership which I feel is largely ignored in comicdom. Check out their anthology "Broad Appeal," and throw a little support their way.
Ok, well, we are roughly a month away from the official release of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages, and things look good to go for a fairly smooth release. I must say, it looks fantastic, and I look forward to getting it into everyone's hands. The only caveat I have to impart to you all is: if you don't find it in you local comic store, bug your retailer to order some up. You can also look for me on the convention circut, peddling my wares. Pick up a copy or ten from me there. I will more than likely set up an online store as well, so those of you who don't have Paypal, get hip.
Anyway, enough of the sales tip (buy my book! Ok, now I'm done), and on to creative updates. Most of the art team is locked in for the first four issues. However, I'm sad to report that Ozzy Longoria has other professional obligations, and will be leaving the series after issue #2. Yes, yes, I'm bummed out too that he couldn't commit, but all is A-O.K. here at Dreamchilde Press. In his stead, I have signed on James Rodriguez to take over as artist. James is a fellow New Yorker and also a member of Comic Artist Guild. I've already seen James' take on the characters, and know that you all will be in for a nice change come issue #3. James will also be providing wraparound cover art for issue #2, giving us an homage to the departing Ozzy Longoria. Everyone here at Dreamchilde wishes Ozzy a fond farewell, and we all thank him for helping to get the book to the point it is right now.
Anyway, about issue #2: it's really sad to see Ozzy leave, because I personally think it is his best work to date. I believe you all will really enjoy it, possibly even better than issue #1, because I feel like I can start settling into a groove and start telling these characters' story. Well, you all will just see when QUANTUM #2 hits in February.
Oh WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS AGAIN!!
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
–––––––––––––––––––––
November 28-30
Big Apple National Comic Book, Art, Toy, and Sci-Fi Convention
@ the Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th St., NYC
between 6th and 7th Ave.
I will be at the CAG table with advance copies of ISSUE #1!! Come and get 'em!
More later,
P
I want to give a big-up to FRIENDS of LULU, which is an organization whose goal is to educate us all about the role women play in comic books and offer support to female comic book creators. It's a good group of people with a great mission, and I wanted to take a moment to give them some online buzz. It's great to see somebody really actively going for a readership which I feel is largely ignored in comicdom. Check out their anthology "Broad Appeal," and throw a little support their way.
Ok, well, we are roughly a month away from the official release of QUANTUM: Rock of Ages, and things look good to go for a fairly smooth release. I must say, it looks fantastic, and I look forward to getting it into everyone's hands. The only caveat I have to impart to you all is: if you don't find it in you local comic store, bug your retailer to order some up. You can also look for me on the convention circut, peddling my wares. Pick up a copy or ten from me there. I will more than likely set up an online store as well, so those of you who don't have Paypal, get hip.
Anyway, enough of the sales tip (buy my book! Ok, now I'm done), and on to creative updates. Most of the art team is locked in for the first four issues. However, I'm sad to report that Ozzy Longoria has other professional obligations, and will be leaving the series after issue #2. Yes, yes, I'm bummed out too that he couldn't commit, but all is A-O.K. here at Dreamchilde Press. In his stead, I have signed on James Rodriguez to take over as artist. James is a fellow New Yorker and also a member of Comic Artist Guild. I've already seen James' take on the characters, and know that you all will be in for a nice change come issue #3. James will also be providing wraparound cover art for issue #2, giving us an homage to the departing Ozzy Longoria. Everyone here at Dreamchilde wishes Ozzy a fond farewell, and we all thank him for helping to get the book to the point it is right now.
Anyway, about issue #2: it's really sad to see Ozzy leave, because I personally think it is his best work to date. I believe you all will really enjoy it, possibly even better than issue #1, because I feel like I can start settling into a groove and start telling these characters' story. Well, you all will just see when QUANTUM #2 hits in February.
Oh WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS AGAIN!!
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
–––––––––––––––––––––
November 28-30
Big Apple National Comic Book, Art, Toy, and Sci-Fi Convention
@ the Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th St., NYC
between 6th and 7th Ave.
I will be at the CAG table with advance copies of ISSUE #1!! Come and get 'em!
More later,
P
Sunday, October 12, 2003
Lots of stuff going on, but first a little news roundup.
Check out these links for the latest press on QUANTUM: Rock of Ages
http://www.stanleythemole.com/cag/cagnewsphilipint.html
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0309/29/
http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/pulse.cgi?http%3A//www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%26f%3D37%26t%3D001359
http://www.comicstack.com/articles/philipclarkint.asp
http://nyartsmagazine.com/bbs2/messages/1363.html
More later.
P
Check out these links for the latest press on QUANTUM: Rock of Ages
http://www.stanleythemole.com/cag/cagnewsphilipint.html
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0309/29/
http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/pulse.cgi?http%3A//www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi%3Fubb%3Dget_topic%26f%3D37%26t%3D001359
http://www.comicstack.com/articles/philipclarkint.asp
http://nyartsmagazine.com/bbs2/messages/1363.html
More later.
P
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