Strange production call

[KillerV]

I got a strange call for producing a song yesterday and I'm not sure if I should take it. It is for a political party (here in South Africa, where I live) to use as part of an election campaign. I hope it's OK to post about it in here because I would like to know what other people's thoughts are about this.

My studio is situated in an area where you take any work you can get. The people wanting me to produce the song is offering a fairly large amount of money for it, though. I haven't heard the song yet. The problem is that I don't necessarily want to be associated with this party, or really believe in what they stand for. They don't have a great reputation and I don't know if I would want people to know I that worked with them. Working with them "anonymously" isn't really an option either.

What do you think I should do?

[richiebee]

It's like prostitution. No one wants to do it, but if you got nothing else and you need to put food on the table, its something to think about.

If it will, or may do you damage, I would let it go. If it will or might affect your ability to get future clients, let it go. If it will make friends into enemies, let it go. If the song sucks, let it go. If you can separate yourself from the cause, go for it. If you don't have any other work or leads on work and you don't know where the next penny is coming from, go for it.

[GP Systems]

Tough call. If your opposition to this organization is strong enough that you would regret doing anything to assist them then the long term effects would outweigh the short term monetary gains. If, however, you are simply in disagreement with their political views, and you dont feel your involvement will make any difference to thier success one way or the other, take the work and cash the cheque. Maybe take some of the proceeds, time or money, and contribute to their opponent