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also for what it's worth, i respect deadmau5 for most of the comments he's made in TA threads past and present. i'm aware this view may be controversial, but it is nonetheless sincere and backed up by reason.
i guess i could elaborate a little. essentially i disagree with those who have comdemned deadmau5 (and others) for wanting to make a living out of music (or more specifically, producing/performing music in his preferred genre field). if he's content with the sounds he puts out and they serve him well (both financially and in terms of giving him lots of fun opportunities & life experiences), then i can't see why at least some amount of kudos shouldn't be deserved?
the number one aspect of a career choice is that you enjoy it. if my music tastes were echoed more by the mainstream and i wasn't as much of a perfectionist/elitist then i'd probably shoot for similar goals as deadmau5, instead of opting for the 9-5 job route. as it stands, i wouldn't enjoy the ensuing creative demands, sacrifices and restrictions brought on by producing such music at such a rate. much in the same way i could venture into telesales and earn a shitload more than what i'm on at the moment, but wouldn't want to endure all the hassling and bullshitting involved; nonetheless, i respect those who can and do.
in addition, i'm also of the view that becoming a 'famous' producer shouldn't preclude someone from speaking their mind in situations where regular people would do the same.. since that's really all producers are; regular people. as to the question of how much he cares what other people think, just consider how much YOU care what others think of your views. i'd hedge a guess that comments on a messageboard generally don't make that much of a difference to your mental health and wellbeing, but at the same time that doesn't stop you from wanting to get your views across, does it?
i could say more but i'd be venturing into spirit5 territory
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