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Yep. I can’t even log onto the server.
I’ve gotten some HBO detections, but not any other streaming platforms for some reason.
Just be careful. I can only speak for BMI but promos are all recorded in a Promo Log.
With my luck, there has been instances of promos not being logged, hence no pay. That’s a very easy way for BMI to make more money this year.
I hope not. I haven’t noticed any trend on my BMI statements.
MTV happens to to be one of the better paying junk Cable networks.
Music1234,
NOTHING good is coming from Library M nower days. If it’s not a race to the bottom, to take Writers share, It’s another race to the bottom, to elimate all future back end money.
All I can say is I’m not surprised. If M can encourage composers to give up 50 percent Writers share, then I’m sure they can encourage them to take $200.00 and forfiet all future royalties.
Somehow, I get a feeling that M is benefiting A LOT more then their new “Special” composer squad.
I wouldn’t be surprised if M convinced composers to sign a contract that is difficult to get out of.
All I can add is that I always get royalties from MTV, VH1 and BET. Not aware of any buyout deals on my end.
VIACOM/ CBS (includes MTV, VH1, BET)- I wonder, about them as I have been hearing about lots of shenanigans from fellow writers writing for “buyout fees” so these folks can build a library PRO free for “some reality TV shows”? Guys, is the $200 buyout really worth your time and effort knowing that is all you will get forever and simultaneously, you are helping them build up a PRO free internal library? What the fudge?
If you try Crucial, be prepared for a month or more wait for an answer on acceptance. Also keep in mind that they only accept about 10 percent of submissions, so it’s nothing personal if rejected.
I totally agree with Music 123 , that it isn’t the companies that are screwing us, it’s the composers signing crap deals and establishing new normals for the industry.
David brought up a valid point:
“Buy a laptop and a loop pack, place em on a grid…screw with it for 10 minutes, bounce it out and upload it for distribution AND use in the adjoining media/music library pitching new music to supervisors on the cheap.”
How long can the business sustain itself with precanned melodies, midi chord packs and endless loop libraries? Some kids with a laptop can belt out 1000 tracks in no time. The tracks would be legal but would lack soul.
I don’t see a time that Libs will stop allowing loops in their tracks, even with accurate fingerprinting and watermarking techniques. Where would you draw the line actually? If a top notch pro uses a shaker loop, I guess it’s still a loop.
I am happy to help people with basic questions on how to get into composing for TV/Film, but when I tell them that they shouldn’t get into this business for the money, they slowly shy away from getting started.
Love the Iso Acoustics.
Got these on my desk to isolate my Focals.