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Congratulations Brother Kubed!!
LAWriter, my friend. You mean it is not alright to rotate my textures? I guess I’m just back to only rotating My Hips.. Party Pooper! 8-P
Good morning Alan, I can’t speak for ASCAP (SESAC here) but I have a feeling you will get a bigger Computer!
Look at it this way as well. This will lead you to even bigger things by “listing your placements for other Libraries/Catalogs to see!!”
Congratulations, and keep it moving!!
Honestly, I don’t play my cards close to my chest. I have been more than happy to share names.
One of the companies I am with is Universal/UPPM. I got in through my deal with BUG, that turned into BMG; that turned into Universal. Also, being with SESAC, and a PMA member has helped out quite considerably!!
Art, I hope that didn’t go off topic, or become an advertisement. I just gear a lot that no-one mentions companies that they are having success with. I am an independent composer, are not advertising; and in no way am I recommending. Just simply answering the question, and telling “a part/fraction of my story..”
Music1234. I believe what you are saying to be the truth!
Sounds more like an excuse that someone would use, rather than being a legitimate business practice.
If your Music/Cues/Tracks are really good, your doors and opportunities open greatly regardless of your participation in multiple ways to earn revenue.
Is there an “PRF” Police, that scour all the Stock Music Sites just to see if you are personally there?
I think I will just say no, and only answer incriminating questions after I’ve made your company some serious bread!! Hahahaha
WOW! Could this be possible to be excluded from Library consideration due to having content in “PRF” Libraries?
I am with some very high end exclusives, and I have never heard of this. Could this possibly be just something that is on a case by case basis?
Also, there are many libraries, would this even matter if a “select hand full are not accepting RF Library contributors?”
I would love to know what companies are on this list!
Hello Los. Hit me with a PM..
Good work Salvatoré!!
All sound good, but “A Comic Gangster” is My Jam!!
Rather than get everyone mad here. Send me a PM, and I will give you a few suggestions.
All The Best!
I never know. It depends on WAY too many circumstances that it seems they cook up just to not pay you what you are really owed..
Was it day, night, prime, network, on the pill, pulled out, etc..
Just bow your chest out, be glad you are making some headway; and get ready to put your EPK together for The Majors!!
Congratulations my friend, and I wish you MANY, MANY more!!
Good day to all!
Not being a pessimist. but I would say a couple of things..
Just like in any industry, you have to create a demand; rather than having a demand(s) What have you done so far with your “Startup/Library/Catalog” that would make a larger Music Library Distribution Chain want you?As well as there are a ton of composers/writers looking for upper/top tier music libraries; I believe that there would be a lot of Libraries looking for a Sonoton, APM, Sony, UPPM, etc..
Not saying that this applies to you; but just saying in general.. I think one of the biggest things that has been taking place a lot lately is “People are too busy going for the winners circle; without putting in the really hard work that it takes to deserve to be there..”
Being from the music side, and still living in that world as well as the production music world. I would give this advice..
If you are in 10 Exclusive Libraries, and are looking to branch out. Check with the libraries you are already with. See if they will cut you either a distribution deal; or your own series of “CD’s/Imprint with your company name” (Music Candy, Big Dog, etc..) You are going to have put in a LOT of work, build your brand, and become a major competitor to attract the Larger Distribution Channels.
Having, and deserving a rightful place at the dinner table. You can’t come with just a appetite, and a Knife & Fork..
Congratulations Abby! I wish for you many, many more!!
Congrats Art! Now imagine how disappointing it would have been if you sold the rights to a publisher for $500 and they sold a sync license for $2500 and did not have to share that with you because you sold the cue to them. And as you said, the same cue is marching on, remaining eternally “for rent” generating all kinds of income for you.
ownership = flexibility = surprise 4 figure sync fees = happiness = long term success
Once again, more Jewels!
It is obvious that there are really 2 major things to consider1) The flexibility to move, and maneuver. Being able to control your product, so you don’t have to depend on any one source, or stream for each cues income.
2) If you are an Exclusive that is offering very little, to no upfront; or even a buyout. Are you large enough, or have enough “Back-End Clients/Licensors to make it worth the composers while?”
Understanding that “The Guillotine has not exactly dropped yet; and there IS still plenty of opportunities to make great income”. This thread brings some really great information for brainstorming; and/or devising a Blueprint to have a more successful, and more lucrative production music career!
THIS, is the type of thread that makes the entire subscription worth while!!
This type of “essential Candor” is one of “The Biggest Values”
This shows a LOT of camaraderie, and great advice that is being shared for “any level of experience in this business/industry!!”Thanks for sharing!
Brings something to mind.. “Know your worth in ALL that you do! I would much rather lose a sale, than lose my self-respect!!”
Peace to ALL!
You got it my friend!
Well put Muisic1234!!