01-21-2018, 12:35 PM
In terms of releasing material from the vault, one question is what would constitute a seemly delay, honouring the passing of Gord, versus unseemly scrambling to capitalize on this last peak period of interest in the band.
Sure, I'd rush out to buy a "Rare and Unreleased" compilation right now. But if I'm in the band, it is probably MUCH too soon to want to sift through all that material - the wound of Gord's demise still being too fresh. (The same might be true - perhaps even more so - of a "tribute concert" in which the boys play backing band to a series of lead singers).
Wait too long and you pass your obvious commercial window. I doubt this is a massive consideration for the band, but it might matter quite a bit if you're the record company. And this could be relevant in terms of how generous the package is.
So, the timing is an interesting variable. Just saying.
Sure, I'd rush out to buy a "Rare and Unreleased" compilation right now. But if I'm in the band, it is probably MUCH too soon to want to sift through all that material - the wound of Gord's demise still being too fresh. (The same might be true - perhaps even more so - of a "tribute concert" in which the boys play backing band to a series of lead singers).
Wait too long and you pass your obvious commercial window. I doubt this is a massive consideration for the band, but it might matter quite a bit if you're the record company. And this could be relevant in terms of how generous the package is.
So, the timing is an interesting variable. Just saying.