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JANUARY 20, 2007 Listen to this Story
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Rafter Roberts is facing a dilemma: He's a fiercely independent musician who was bred on the strange music of the Residents and Devo, and he enjoys making music that pushes the limits of what's acceptable. The problem for Rafter is that the way he finances his art, is writing commercial music. Literally. He's one of the guys that writes that catchy music you hear when you're watching TV. We caught up with him in his San Diego studio and asked him about balancing his art with his day job.
Notes from Producer Marc Sanchez:
Although Rafter Roberts' day job is making music for commercials, he doesn't own a TV. He says he'll occasionally see something he's worked on for television when he visits his parents or goes to a friend's house. This fact, however, hasn't stopped him from diving into the video medium.
Now Roberts wants your help in making his next video. His record label is hosting the Official Rafter Music For Total Chickens Contest. He's inviting you to make the video for one of his songs. He'll provide the music, but now you're in charge of the content. Go crazy America!
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- Music Bridge:
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- Artist: Rafter Roberts
- CD: Music for Total Chickens (Asthmatic Kitty)
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