Raising a political voice

I read Geoff Boucher’s article on Neil Young (“Rockin’ in the Film World,” June 24) and I found it very interesting that Boucher would ask why music is becoming less political and film more so. I also find Neil Young’s opinion on music to be extremely relevant. It’s so very true that all venues for music are closed.

As a singer/songwriter who has had record deals, I’m here to tell you that the music industry as we know it is over. Two years ago, I got out of a development deal and I knew I was going to have to find a different way to get my music heard. I decided that film was the best avenue for me to take. I didn’t realize it would become so literal for me; I sing at the Crest movie theater on Westwood Boulevard every Friday and Saturday night before the movie starts. I love it because it enables me to play two to four shows every weekend and play to all kinds of crowds. Why is rock music becoming less political? It’s because record companies view and promote music as a fantasy world in which to escape. The music I make, and listen to, is a vehicle for the truth.

Samantha Murphy

Hollywood