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At this point in “the game” I pretty-much did everything I wanted to do. My output is a LOT less “fast-food” tracks & songs; and more concentration on high-figure custom placements and commercials/branding..
ALSO, for those that are wondering about the current, and potential impact of AI music? If You’re working on music/IP that is mediocre, and/or anybody can do? You already know..
Good morning, I’ll answer this.. I don’t stay in the box for Pizz, Mallets, assorted Dramedy “typicals and insipids..” I use My “OLD” EMU Proteus 2000, My KORG M1, and T3.
I hear that KORG has great rendenditions of their hardware products as plugins available..
There is an old acronym/expression on the MLR that is “tried and true.”
YIMMV = Your individual miles may vary..
Research, research, and research. Everyone will have a different outcome/experience..
“Honestly.” I would ONLY entertain a subscription, or monthly service “IF” they are getting high figure placements; and have a SPECTACULAR track record for knocking these down.. Unfortunately, music and MANY other industries have become “VERY predatory,” and are HEAVILY relying on the desperation and naivety of up and comings to “fund their lifestyles..” The “REAL players” are not providing these types of services; nor are the majority of them sitting on panels as paid guest speakers. The “real movers and shakers stay VERY low profile”; and you’re not going to be able to get to them without a proven track record, and getting on their radars..
I will say this though. I know for a FACT that great music will be accepted through properly introducing yourselves, being cordial & respectful; and doing a LOT of research as to their particulars/how to’s on submitting IP’s for consideration..
ALSO, someone that is doing subscriptions, and prepared services “usually” has no more of a chance to submit materials than You/I. There are submissions access RIGHT on the library/company websites. Do a LOT of research, and “be patient” because THIS is a slow business; and zero-to-100 in one second is not going to happen..
Art. You know my story first-hand, and You know how valuable You are to Me. ALL I did was utilize the information that is CLEARLY provided through your MLR. Seems like people are a lot lazier these days, and would rather ask a bunch of questions. Rather than actually doing the research, and reading the post of people that are in testimony of whether or not a company/library is highly reputable; or just simply a parking lot for your tracks..
Honestly. If you’re not with a library that has a DYNAMITE Sales Team. It’s really no point in doing production music at this time. Concentrate on dealing with the Bigger Fish in the tank. There’s simply no reason to do production music if you’re only making enough money to buy lunch/dinner..
Hey Art, I think I’m a bit removed from most here. You know, that I know a LOT of “major companies are requiring that “no AI derived products will be accepted.'” There is simply TOO much potential for MAJOR lawsuits. Especially, when they have people on their roster that can KICK ANY AI product in its A**!!
I think what this is mainly concerning are the ones that are in “mid-to-lower tiers,” that are doing VERY mediocre material.. Frankly, I hope it makes them step up their game. I know THIS for “fact,” and it’s written in our requirements, and contracts per project. As well, once they go after the company for infringement, the company will then go after YOU for lying on document. You can kiss your career goodbye..
Remember “Old Town Road”, by Lil Nas X? Although, that was an uncleared sample. That is basically what is happening when a AI derived product comes too close to a registered “IP.” Imagine that happening routinely..
AI has not changed anything that I’m doing, and as well it’s still a ways away from really making an impact/competing in the higher tiers. The amount of infringement, and IP risks are scary to Big companies; and I’m seeing a shift towards exclusive companies contractually making sure that the tracks/music/songs are “not AI derived..”
Happy New Year to ALL! I haven’t done this leg of submissions in quite a while; so I’m out of the loop on this.. Good old SoundCloud was My go-to, and I tried DISCO for a while. Most of what I do now happens in private portals..
A LOT of companies now have direct submissions on their websites. Trust Me, I know they listen and do respond if they like it..
I’m laughing, because it’s STILL “WAY OFF”. I guess it depends on what level You/I are at in this “Beast Machine”. Nevermind what I can do. The vocalist ALONE that I work with will keep Me fed..
As well, music is changing style & form MUCH to faster than “coders” will be able to keep up. THIS, is where AI cannot match human; and that is “intuition, prediction of new styles/genres, and being able to capture incredible one of a kind vocals’. AI, at this time will be a threat to anyone that thought they would thrive doing mediocre & sub-par Musics. BUT, for the real creatives there’s no stopping Us!!!
Greetings to ALL. I said almost 10 years ago that legislation/laws needed to be put into place for the usages of AI music.. I feel there needs to be definite & stringent laws that define “professional & consumer” usages, and that larger companies cannot use AI derived music(s) You want to do a wedding video, backyard BBQ, graduation, or a limited audience video? Great! BUT, for large companies, bigger advertising agencies, major production libraries/labels. It’s off limits, and the domain of “human writers & composers”.
As well, I now being a writer & Composer for several major music companies’ libraries, and catalogs. I have seen a BIG push towards more original music from real artists and producers. I would not be surprised if the “new catch phrase” will be something like.. “Real Music from Real Creatives”.
Lastly, the ONLY people that should be really worried about AI derived musics at this time; are those that are doing VERY mediocre/run of the mill work, and had no business being in this business in the first place..
Hello to ALL! I enjoyed listening to the “dramedy & lighter sci Fi” the most. Have you been talking to organizations like PRS, Salt, Audoo? I would say a good move would be to invest in Yourself..
Hopefully, this will not be taken the wrong way. But.. Keep your pocket-book open to some newer sound libraries. Might give you more of a updated sound..
Looks great Art!
Correct. It’s a MUCH better organization than “Our Major Three” over here.
If you are registered to PRS, trust Me, you are getting better rates than us in The States!!
