Well written, Spooniest.

Jimquisition has some interesting points about this stuff. He's a little bit disgusting and tries to make everything sound just as important, but look past that and there is definitely some wisdom to be found. These are pretty good:
Damn Fine Coffee | Jimquisition Video Gallery | The Escapist
Guns Blazing | Jimquisition Video Gallery | The Escapist

Passion vs. marketing, this is. Consumers do not know what they want. Do not let them decide what you make. Let the artist let loose, give the crowd the chance to admire it, and leave the rest be.

Soul, is what we're looking for.