Only heaven knows how hard I try to get attention from the media so I can explain the idea behind this personal project named "Thunderbolt", short-long story the entire proceeds of the album will be donated to different non-profit organizations focused on the well-being of all those in need, the local media didn't seem to care at all, I went to http://www.usnpl.com/mtnews.php - This site has a full list of the newspapers in the state, I sent an Email to each one and I got just one response from Marma (Helena Air reporter), but that's Ok.
I could lie over the internet and talk wonderful things about what is going on right now, but would should lie?, this is what I feel and I think I should be honest with all those that I know they do care.
I am not a hater, I do not have political point of views and the Hollywood stars are not that important for me but certainly they deserve my respect as human beings, I personally don't like the media, the paparazzi and the tabloids, I really don't care if the rapper "Young Thug" issued a public threat to another rapper called, named or known as"Plies" ... I am mentioning this because those were the "Last News" I heard about, in May this year 2015 the local media got crazy because Kim Kardashian's skidded on an ice-covered Montana road and dangerously crossed into oncoming traffic.
I also tried to open an account so I can "sell" my songs through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and some other venues; Well, they want me to pay a yearly contract, get a "label" for my album, pay for the bar code and give them a commission ... I wonder what part of "The entire proceeds of the album will be donated to those in need" - I would understand they wouldn't trust me but if they would've care I would've ask "them" so send the check they would have to send "me" to a non-profit organization I would pick ... But C'mon, that's too much work for them and not worth it. - So, "Thunderbolt" is not available at any "Big" music store but this website.
Then, I tried to do some advertising using Facebook and social media; I knew I had to pay but I didn't know why so much just for a few.
But this sour experience with the media won't stop me from doing what I had in mind, despite them; This is me and my good will and my fair-enough knowledge for what I do; I have been able to create the music, write a song for it, sing the song and make a video for it; Good or bad this is a personal achievement. we all must enjoy life ... And like Rumi said once; "Life is guest house, A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
I am still happy, this a personal achievement and I won't fall for they think would "sell"; I could start singing about asses, big breasts, hot chicks, bang-bang, moan-moan and repeat but it won't happen.
Axel Samano
http://www.axelsamano.com