2/27/2024 0 Comments Catch lightning in a bottle![]() However, the cosmic cocktail is both universal and individual. Essentially we tried to develop a standard way to catch lightning in a bottle. Today we wracked our brains trying to think of ways to 1) encourage the current “dinosaur” model of doing business to fade away 2) awake the sleeping giant of musical potential in the collective human consciousness 3) discover new revenue streams to fund artist development 4) create a music business model that is both music AND business, etc 5) formulate ways to systematically predict and/or create musical trends and sales forecasts. Then the cosmic cocktail comes and serves itself with a slice of humble pie. You can have all the above and an ego the size of Texas. You can have talent and great songs, but with no work ethic or business acumen, how far will you really go, especially when you’re only as big as your last hit? You can have money, organization, enthusiasm, and discipline. This cosmic cocktail separates the red dwarfs from the red giants and the red supergiants … All leave their mark, but some manage to outlast and/or outshine the others. but at the end of the day it’s a mixture of circumstances, timing, opportunity, and preparedness. You can strategize, plan, theorize, work hard, etc. There are so many things about this image that strike us:ġ) the blessing of being able to catch lightning in a bottle.Ģ) how the act of catching lightning in a bottle is NOT an exact science.ģ) determining factors of “successfully” catching lightning in a bottle: the characteristics of the lightning itself, the bottle used, the characteristics of the catcher, the time of dayĤ) what measurements do we use when defining “success”ĭeveloping a “hit” (whether it be artist, song, album, concept, etc.) is like catching lightning in a bottle. We’re not certain what exactly we want to express, but the idea of how literally catching lightning in a bottle is related to the music business comes to mind. Send us feedback about these examples.As we type this first sentence, we wonder how this post will end up. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'catch.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 Rookie Davis Allen had only one catch, but his six-yard reception on third-and-five set up Higbee’s second touchdown. 2023 Higbee had two scoring catches in the Sunday’s 37-14 win over the Cardinals. 2023 Featuring the thermodynamic technology that made the line big, the cooler keeps your arsenal of drinks, your morning’s catch, and your camp essentials cold for days, with sturdy portability and stunning aesthetics. 2023 In Alaska, several lakes are designated catch and release only because of PFAS contamination from firefighting foam. 2023 But there was a catch: Usher heard the demo and wanted to record it. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2023 Rookie Quentin Johnston had a big catch getting his guys out of horrible field position and then had another ridiculous drop. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023 Bring your fresh catch and have a chef prepare something special, or choose something equally delicious off the menu. Noun Former Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2023 One specific auction has caught our eye this season. Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023 As for the mattresses, the Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress catches our eye because of its custom features such as the option to switch out the firmness of your mattress even after your sleep trial. ![]() 2023 When the list first dropped, this two-piece beauty bag set immediately caught our attention thanks to its versatility and cute design. 2023 Her appearances caught the attention of bands around town who then backed her live. 2023 Bush signed an order that said federal agencies had no obligation to consider asylum claims from Haitians caught in international waters, no matter the evidence of danger or persecution. ![]() 2023 Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry told reporters that, after the fuel was poured, the home could have caught fire in a matter of seconds. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023 Through the lifts, twists and turns, the two caught each other’s eyes through each moment. Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 8 Dec. Verb Not long ago, officials said, the service caught two men trying to cross another part of the river wearing flotation devices like a child might use in a swimming pool.
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