I'm feeling a bit lazy this morning, please bare with me as I bring you music business information that could save all of our copyrights. I borrowed the information below from the NARIP, as I thought it to be information that warrants your attention. If you find it to be of value please forward it to others. This is one of the those things that needs to go viral in a major way.
According to the NAIRP--
By Tess Taylor
If you have not yet voiced your objection to the proposed Orphan Works
legislation, please redouble your efforts NOW. Especially those who
live in Congressman Berman's district in California, please write now
and be assertive. I include a sample letter you can use below and/or
click here for a link that will help you find and write to your
Congressional representatives - this takes less than two minutes.
For more background on the proposed Orphan Works legislation, please
see my editorial at www.narip.com. The legislation is driven by
commercial interests, and creates a safe harbor that will allow the
use of songs, sound recordings, illustrations, music videos or any
other copyright in any manner by anyone who is unable to find the
copyright owner after a "reasonably diligent" search "in good faith."
No requirements exist for a "reasonably diligent search" in the Act.
This is bad news for copyright owners.
Please write to your Congressmen NOW!
www.narip.com
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6. Sample Letter Urging The Congress & Senate to
Reject Orphan Works Legislation (HR 5889 and S 2913)
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[In lieu of sending the following snail-mail letter, you may opt to do so
online by going here - mail, email, call or do all three - whatever it takes!]
Dear [fill in name of appropriate Representative or Senator here] ---------:
I urge you to reject the above-referenced bills, they are unnecessary and
threatening to the future of America's creative community. These bills
impose unacceptable conditions on authors and owners who wish to protect
their work from unauthorized use. Copyright authors and owners need all
economic deterrents to theft to remain fully intact and operative,
especially when the music industry is already being decimated by
massive worldwide infringement and suffering billions of dollars
in losses each year.
I have no objection to the creation of a database of current owners
of copyrighted works, which would be organized and made accessible
through the U.S. Copyright Office Web site. The Copyright Office
already has an Address Update system of records. If you wish to make
it easier for authors and owners to provide updated contact information
on a voluntary basis, please instruct the Register of Copyright to
activate this Address Update system of records as part of its online
Web site and make it available to the public.
I would also ask that you instruct the Copyright Office to make all of
its records available to the public online, as doing so would obviate
the need for harmful federal legislation like the Orphan Works bills.
Please redouble your efforts to protect music as a rich economic and
cultural asset, which exists only because of the incentives currently
afforded to copyright authors and owners to be adequately compensated
for their work.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Insert YOUR NAME here.]
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Music Business -Selling Out
Does selling a lot of music mean that the music is good or great music? Does it mean that the music is classic? These were the type of questions that was asked on a music industry forum online. Below is my response. The number question is what was asked and the bold text was my replies.
1) Does selling millions of records mean you are putting out good music?
ANSWER: Yes, if the sells are from the consumers and not from record label purchased music.
2) Does a person who sells lots of records classify them has having a good album?
ANSWER: Yes, if the sells are from the consumers and not from record label purchased music
3) Have we been misguided in to believing that numbers is not the be all to having a classic album?
ANSWER: No
RESPONSE: With some music I may like what you like on others I may dislike what you like. It is about personal taste. No, one person or group of people have a dictate on what good music is -per se. Music is subjective to the end user. Music touches people in different ways. Personally I don't like much of what I've heard from Lil Wayne musically over the span of his entire career. I may even think what I've heard from Lil Wayne is garbage on the other hand I may like everything I've heard from Lil Wayne and think his music is the best thing since the sun rising. Whatever the case it is simply my opinion and hold no real case until I do one of four things.
1) Buy his music
2) Don't buy his music
3) Talk about his music
4) Don't talk about his music
The fact that we are even having this discussion and that Lil Wayne was the example means he and his marketing machine have done something correctly i.e. Lil Wayne and his camp probably don't know who JaWar is yet.
Furthermore, a classic album will truly be tested by the sands of time. I can put on "Between the Sheets" by the Isley Brothers and the song still gets the mood right after 30+ years. This is an example of a classic album/song. Honestly, it is unfair to attempt to call any new release classic for it has not been tested by father time.
Now let's get back to business. Have you downloaded the Music Industry Connection Book Series or watched these music business videos yet? Thats Industry Pimping.
1) Does selling millions of records mean you are putting out good music?
ANSWER: Yes, if the sells are from the consumers and not from record label purchased music.
2) Does a person who sells lots of records classify them has having a good album?
ANSWER: Yes, if the sells are from the consumers and not from record label purchased music
3) Have we been misguided in to believing that numbers is not the be all to having a classic album?
ANSWER: No
RESPONSE: With some music I may like what you like on others I may dislike what you like. It is about personal taste. No, one person or group of people have a dictate on what good music is -per se. Music is subjective to the end user. Music touches people in different ways. Personally I don't like much of what I've heard from Lil Wayne musically over the span of his entire career. I may even think what I've heard from Lil Wayne is garbage on the other hand I may like everything I've heard from Lil Wayne and think his music is the best thing since the sun rising. Whatever the case it is simply my opinion and hold no real case until I do one of four things.
1) Buy his music
2) Don't buy his music
3) Talk about his music
4) Don't talk about his music
The fact that we are even having this discussion and that Lil Wayne was the example means he and his marketing machine have done something correctly i.e. Lil Wayne and his camp probably don't know who JaWar is yet.
Furthermore, a classic album will truly be tested by the sands of time. I can put on "Between the Sheets" by the Isley Brothers and the song still gets the mood right after 30+ years. This is an example of a classic album/song. Honestly, it is unfair to attempt to call any new release classic for it has not been tested by father time.
Now let's get back to business. Have you downloaded the Music Industry Connection Book Series or watched these music business videos yet? Thats Industry Pimping.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Leasing and Selling Music Production
Below is my reply to a young man who asked about what the terms of the agreement may be as it comes to splitting music publishing royalties with a recording artist he was selling an exclusive or non-exclusive track to. I didn't respond to specifics as to a contract as I am not an entertainment lawyer and have never gone to law school and don't hold a law degree. Additionally, it is advised that you always seek out a competent entertainment lawyer when drafting and negotiating a contract to ensure all parties receive a mutually beneficial arrangement. A list of entertainment attorneys may be found in either the Atlanta or Los Angeles Music Industry Connection Books.
Assuming you are seeking radio airplay in the U.S. every songwriter and music producer/composer should register themselves as a member with one of the three pro's in the U.S. -ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. Additionally, every songwriter and music producer/composer should register as a music publisher with at least one of the three pro's in the U.S. While you may only be a writer member of one of the three pro's at a time you may be a publisher member of all three simultaneously.
If the artist didn't right their own lyrics, traditionally they wouldn't be due any performing rights royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC (music publishing). I say traditionally because there may be some super star recording artist that may negotiate receiving performing rights royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC (music publishing) of the song they recorded. While this is probably rare it is possible given that a new music producer or songwriter is seeking to get a placement and have that placement adequately marketed and promoted as a single by the record (new media) label.
If the recording artist writes the lyrics they are performing they would receive the writers share of the performance royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC.
It may be extremely difficult to get anyone who knows about the music business and music publishing who intends on investing significant marketing monies for radio promotions to buy a beat non-exclusively. Anyone who agrees to such an arrangement may be naive to the music business and will ultimately turn in to a headache down the line when they get the skinny. It is typically better to deal with people who know about the business, so that everyone is one the level, as this helps to ensure all parties remains happy when the money starts coming. When selling a track non-exclusively this would be leasing a beat or track and the terms of the agreement are to be decided by the parties involved.
Lease Beats Make Money is JAM-PACKED with over 45 pages of cutting edge information, resources, videos, links and connections on leasing beats and making money. Lease Beats Make Money could easily be sold for $147 or more, but it's being offered as a FREE download for a limited time. Click here to get started.
Assuming you are seeking radio airplay in the U.S. every songwriter and music producer/composer should register themselves as a member with one of the three pro's in the U.S. -ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. Additionally, every songwriter and music producer/composer should register as a music publisher with at least one of the three pro's in the U.S. While you may only be a writer member of one of the three pro's at a time you may be a publisher member of all three simultaneously.
If the artist didn't right their own lyrics, traditionally they wouldn't be due any performing rights royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC (music publishing). I say traditionally because there may be some super star recording artist that may negotiate receiving performing rights royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC (music publishing) of the song they recorded. While this is probably rare it is possible given that a new music producer or songwriter is seeking to get a placement and have that placement adequately marketed and promoted as a single by the record (new media) label.
If the recording artist writes the lyrics they are performing they would receive the writers share of the performance royalties from radio airplay from ASCAC, BMI or SESAC.
It may be extremely difficult to get anyone who knows about the music business and music publishing who intends on investing significant marketing monies for radio promotions to buy a beat non-exclusively. Anyone who agrees to such an arrangement may be naive to the music business and will ultimately turn in to a headache down the line when they get the skinny. It is typically better to deal with people who know about the business, so that everyone is one the level, as this helps to ensure all parties remains happy when the money starts coming. When selling a track non-exclusively this would be leasing a beat or track and the terms of the agreement are to be decided by the parties involved.
Lease Beats Make Money is JAM-PACKED with over 45 pages of cutting edge information, resources, videos, links and connections on leasing beats and making money. Lease Beats Make Money could easily be sold for $147 or more, but it's being offered as a FREE download for a limited time. Click here to get started.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Music Business Tuff for Scott Storch
Have you planned for your success? If you haven't you could fail miserably, because you thought the good times would always roll. It's been said by a score of men that becoming rich and super wealthy isn't the hardest part, it's keeping it! Keep this in mind as you prepare to become rich and famous as a beat making producer and composer.
It's equally, if not more important to have a plan on what to do when you start generating $10,000, $100,000 even $1,000,000 contracts and royalty checks. We often don't discuss this, but it's extremely important as you may achieve your goals and realize your potential and find yourself making the money you've always hoped, prayed, wish, dreamed and worked for. A simple way to start preparing for later is to start doing now. For instance, save and invest 10%-25% of any money you earn in other businesses, real estate, equities (stock market), bonds, precious metals and other opportunities that seem to be sound based on your own research.
The music business can be elusive and fool you into thinking that when you start making money you'll continue making money as a music producer, recording artist, musician, music manager or songwriter, etc. Inside the Music Industry Connection Books there's a section that talks about Creating Wealth and in that section there are a list of terms and websites that you may use to further your own education, knowledge and overstanding on saving and investing. The best part is you don't have to wait until you become super-rich and famous. As stated above it's best to learn for yourself now and put your plan into action as this will great increase your chances for maintaining the lovely lifestyle you envision for yourself and love ones. Download the Music Industry Connection Books to learn about the music business and creating wealth right now.
Below is information how one of the hottest producers in 2004 who generated millions in royalties seems to have fallen from grace, because of not staying humble and mis-management of money. You decide.
ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS--
In 2004, everyone wanted the Storch sound, and he reportedly commanded $100,000 per beat. An extensive Rolling Stone profile called him "hip-hop's Liberace" and said he had earned $70 million. Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.
..Storch built his name on numbers as much as on skills. He may not have adapted to the changing economy and the downsized music industry.
It's equally, if not more important to have a plan on what to do when you start generating $10,000, $100,000 even $1,000,000 contracts and royalty checks. We often don't discuss this, but it's extremely important as you may achieve your goals and realize your potential and find yourself making the money you've always hoped, prayed, wish, dreamed and worked for. A simple way to start preparing for later is to start doing now. For instance, save and invest 10%-25% of any money you earn in other businesses, real estate, equities (stock market), bonds, precious metals and other opportunities that seem to be sound based on your own research.
The music business can be elusive and fool you into thinking that when you start making money you'll continue making money as a music producer, recording artist, musician, music manager or songwriter, etc. Inside the Music Industry Connection Books there's a section that talks about Creating Wealth and in that section there are a list of terms and websites that you may use to further your own education, knowledge and overstanding on saving and investing. The best part is you don't have to wait until you become super-rich and famous. As stated above it's best to learn for yourself now and put your plan into action as this will great increase your chances for maintaining the lovely lifestyle you envision for yourself and love ones. Download the Music Industry Connection Books to learn about the music business and creating wealth right now.
Below is information how one of the hottest producers in 2004 who generated millions in royalties seems to have fallen from grace, because of not staying humble and mis-management of money. You decide.
ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS--
In 2004, everyone wanted the Storch sound, and he reportedly commanded $100,000 per beat. An extensive Rolling Stone profile called him "hip-hop's Liberace" and said he had earned $70 million. Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.
..Storch built his name on numbers as much as on skills. He may not have adapted to the changing economy and the downsized music industry.
"Costs have come down because it's an absolute necessity. We're certainly not able to spend beyond what our budgets are for making records," said Kallman. "If a producer's out of our price range, we've gotta move to another producer. There's always new people." The executive says Storch has not produced any recent Atlantic tracks but that they have "been talking."
Storch seems also not to have saved for a rainy day — a fatal mistake in pop music. "There's no 401k plan in the music industry," says Infamous. "You can't be stupid and just throw your money away."
Nowadays, Scott Storch, 34, is missing in action. He owes over $500,000 in real estate taxes and had a warrant out for his arrest... Click here to read the full story.Friday, July 18, 2008
Music for Reality TV
Someone was ranting and raving about one of the famous reality tv shows in an online music forum and a few people chimed in to talk about the show. Given these were emerging songwriters, music producers and recording artist I responded with the following...
Did you notice the background music during the show. Did you notice the music played during the commercials? Did you notice the music during the opening and ending credits for the show?
Do you realize that the songwriters, music producers and music publishers will receive royalty checks from ASCAP, BMI & SESAC for public performance? Do you know how to get your music placed in tv shows and as commercial jingles? Did you know you don't have to be signed to a major label to make this money? Music Industry Connection Book Series is the Truth. http://www.gomusicconnection.com
Did you notice the background music during the show. Did you notice the music played during the commercials? Did you notice the music during the opening and ending credits for the show?
Do you realize that the songwriters, music producers and music publishers will receive royalty checks from ASCAP, BMI & SESAC for public performance? Do you know how to get your music placed in tv shows and as commercial jingles? Did you know you don't have to be signed to a major label to make this money? Music Industry Connection Book Series is the Truth. http://www.gomusicconnection.com
Music Jobs and Music Careers
Would you believe in this economy while people are getting laid off seemingly left and right there are music jobs available? Would you believe you could still pursue music jobs and actually find one, even some? Yes, there's a new music business blog up that is strictly about music careers and music jobs. Visit mymusiccareers.blogspot.com to look for music jobs. Now that's Industry Pimping.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Music Manager Owes $300 Million
While this post is a bit off the beaten path from my usual music business blogs, I thought it was interesting nonetheless and wanted to share it with you.
According to Travis Reed, Associate Press Writer--
The creator of super boy band groups the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync swindled a staggering $300 million from banks and investors in a decade-long scam. Lou Pearlman is currently serving 25 years for his crime and will have to repay the money. Click here for the full report.
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According to Travis Reed, Associate Press Writer--
The creator of super boy band groups the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync swindled a staggering $300 million from banks and investors in a decade-long scam. Lou Pearlman is currently serving 25 years for his crime and will have to repay the money. Click here for the full report.
Music Industry Connection
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Indie Music Conference
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