This graph is interesting and I am inclined to agree with what @A-Zar pointed out in that "this chart appears to highlight the artists ability to meet the money where it's available." That is encouraging and reminds me of the phrase "Necessity is the Mother of Invention." The music industry (on all levels international to underground) has survived thus far because artists have chosen to keep making music. Everything changes and if we focus on the positive, support each other and share what we know, I am confident that everyone effected can adapt. :)

I agree with that... that money is an exchange of energy and might behave like a tide. Linda Goodman talks about this in one of her books. She might have called it the Money Mystique. In the book, she advises that after your basic needs (food, clothes, shelter, etc, and savings) are met then you should give away up to half of what is left...This creates the space for new money energy to circulate in your life! Great post, Thank you for sharing! I am especially interested in this topic because at http://www.asialakay.com is holding our first online fundraiser, to secure donations to pay web hosting bill. We have offered Free downloads since 2005. Now in 2009, we wanted to give all fans a chance to help support the music if they want to see it continue as much as we do! Please visit http://www.asialakay.com/blog/?page_id=109 to make a pledge and learn more about the goal of the art! Thank You! :)