In this, the last week before the tax deadline, Shift acknowledges the artists who played the system before it played them, and those whose contributions failed to produce a return.\
You don't have to walk very far in this building right now to end up talking about money: how it is used, how much there isn't, and what, oh what there is to do about it.
At the same time, as Canadians all count up, fess up and dig deep, the Shift team decided to look to the musicians we play for examples of how to, and how not to navigate the stormy seas of fiduciary stability.
Through the week, we'll be adding artists to the two lists below, which, as you'll see, are somewhat blatant in their entrance qualifications, and are in no way contingent on artistic greatness. Please let us know who, from any genre, we have missed, where they ought to go, and why.
Rich
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): Became a Finnish national hero for penning the anthem below, that unified his people in their hatred of the oppressing Russians. Wrote seven spectacular symphonies, each one shorter than the last, a very difficult violin concerto and was awarded a lifetime government pension and a place to live. More or less stopped writing and lived three decades longer than anyone could have expected.
Poor
JC Bach (1735-1782): Son of the great Johann Sebastien, and family black sheep who left Germany first for Milan, and finally for London, where he succeeded richly. Is credited with giving the first piano recital. Is credited with pioneering the combination of art dealership to great effect. Is not credited with minding his own finances, as his own steward robbed him blind and left him poor, and in that condition he died.
Who's next and why?
Let us know and if we like your idea we'll play the music you've suggested.
Go ahead. It's paid for.
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