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Hi there Glenn, I was mainly on the record side of the business till about 2004(?) I have been in so long it is really hard to know which was the most successful. But, my story is a like like Art’s. I had a cue/track, that I personally didn’t care for, but needed one more track to complete a full album for a “Boutique Library” (was picked at random from what I thought were C grade cues) The very first quarter that the album went “Live” it alone got 146 blanket drops. So, I have no idea what will go over, and what won’t..
Greetings and welcome David! I hope your Music Library Report journey bears much Fruit!!
To be honest, I have had several issues with SESAC. I have a new Rep now, and things are looking a lot better. To my understanding, the “printout/statement” only reflects what you got paid on, and once there is a couple of coins earned it will appear again.. Luckily, you can reach a Rep or Accounting fairly easily.
Sometimes I think though, if I wasn’t Universal Music Group/UPPM I would have gone back to BMI..
Completely understanding. It is really truth that each individuals mileage may vary!
Hi there Whipple. You are in the right place. I have made tremendous strides in getting into some really great Libraries/Catalogs here. A few pointers/things to take note of..
1) Know what you want, and set a plan for achieving it. Do you want to primarily have residual back-end royalties, do you want to compose/write for Royalty Free, do you need upfront monies, are you looking at mainly Film Supervisors, etc..
2) Read ALL of the Library Ratings and Reviews!! There is great information in them, and some really honest candor!!
3) Watch the conversations that happen inside the Forum Topics. You will get a LOT of great information there, and get to see some solid information from real industry veterans!!
I wish you all the best, and to you all much success!!
(side-note) One of the big “peeves” here is newer people asking a lot of questions about how to get “from 0-to-100 in one second”. To my knowledge, there simply is no fast-track, or “known” set way to earn 6 figures just by joining forums. This is a “Long-Haul business” where setting a course, and building placements/track-record WILL get you into bigger Libraries. Lots of work and preparation seem to be the key!!
Hi there,
I think this is on a Library-by-Library basis. I’m not sure about all, but the Top Libraries I am in are Composers/Writers to you and the Publishing goes to them. I would say, if the Library/Catalog has a great reputation, and has a large customer/client base; I am all for giving them the publishing percentage. “I would MUCH rather have a LOT of some, rather than ALL of none ANY DAY!!”
As well, just my 2 cents. I have had not so good luck with RF Libraries, and I didn’t see the benefits of having them administer publishing..
By “getting in the pocket and making it greasy” do you mean that it should be tighter? Or maybe play behind the beat a little?
To be honest, it doesn’t lock, and it feels like it doesn’t “Groove”. Timing and rhythm are pretty much everything in Funk/Soul/R&B, and if “it rushes the beat, or sits behind the beat it just needs to “uniformly flow”‘..
Hi there Brian Mc. For me it’s a timing issue with the funk tracks. Seems like you need to really “Get in That Pocket a little more, and make it Greasy”. I enjoyed the Halloween/Eerie side of your work, and that seems to be in your wheelhouse. Have you thought about getting a few of your pieces professionally mixed? That way you can hear what you sound like, and get a better frame of what you need to do when you are working on your own mixes..
Hi there Art. I am hoping you see this. Aaron was NOT very constructive.
You know something? There REALLY is no answer to this. Everyone here reads the reviews, gets in touch with the Libraries/Catalogs; and if they are accepted all of sudden feel like they will be “In The Money”.
Truth, We are all getting varied results, and there is no “One Size to Fit ALL of US!!”
Like say for instance, “I personally have realized I am LOUSY at RF/Royalty Free sites, and no longer submit any of my compositions to them”..
Wow! I am in Northern California, USA. From the looks of my checks I thought it was “really popping” over there! A good “Chunk” of my Royalty Payments are from PRS, and SACEM
Sorry Art, maybe I’m just tired.lol I went to post again, it looked wrong, then edited it. Now I am lost again.. Hahaha
Maybe I should just give up..
My advice to all, let the low end scavangers stay low and in the garbage can. Every time in my professional life I thought about ways to make money from those who don’t have money, you end up regretting it and well….not making any money
Preach Brother Music1234, that’s REAL TALK!!
But I do agree that writing hits is the only answer. Hit tracks will always equal money in the bank.
Hit Tracks, or having a close friend/family member that is already plugged into the top tier is the ONLY way you’re getting into the real money libraries!!
If you are brand new to the production music game, YOU are probably THE MOST dis-advantaged group EVER. There is now so much bad/mediocre product, and so many lower tier libraries/RF sites/subscription services to “get lost in; while they claim grandiose success'”.
You will need to find multiple ways to separate yourself from the “mediocre pack!!”
Firstly, find “Your OWN Unique Style/Take on Music, and Refine & Polish it like a Rare Jewel!!”
When I first started in the music business (A LONG time ago.lol) It cost $80-100 Bucks an hour for studio time. a 3 song demo was about 6,000 to 7,000. NOW that is literally a WHOLE STUDIO at your house, and you can write 1000’s of tracks. With everything at your fingertips whenever you want to create. “There is now ZERO excuse for LOUSY/MESSY/UNDER-PRODUCED MUSIC!!!”
It’s “good”, but there are things that make the arrangement “seem odd”. The beginning is very repetitive, then you have these Dark/Baroque inflections that are really nice! The mix is a bit odd as well, and should be more “spatial and lush” seems a tad harsh with the weird pannings..
I would make the entry to the composition have more “movement” and brings the drums in earlier as well.
Hope that helped. You’re on to something, just needs a bit of “tweaking and fearlessness!”
Also, I meant to say that utilizing your PRO to make introductions to Libraries/Catalogs, and Publishers really does work. My Rep has been pitching/soliciting for me, and got me into some really good Libraries!!