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Nick Drake’s post humorous success

2015 December 1
by Mike Vial

When Nick Drake released his last two albums (1969 & 1972), neither sold more than 5,000 copies on initial release.

Now, every month, his music has close to a million listeners on Spotify alone.

Pink Moon was recorded in three late mornings. He was previously disappointed in his previous albums (that I think are great) because he felt his compositions were lost under the production. So he did a solo, acoustic record. The guitar is partially out of tune. His label had no idea he was even doing it. The imperfections are abundant; which makes it even more beautiful.

Nick Drake died on Nov 25th, 1974, thinking his music was a failure; now, his art is a success.

It’s sad he’s not here to see how his music has outlived him; but he’s decisions with Pink Moon reminds us to aim to make music that makes us content, to trust that instinct of your vision.

We can’t measure success only by sales;  but just maybe, our music will outlive us a bit.

 

 

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