[NY Composer]

Thanks Dennis,

They insist that they “Don’t acknowledge Tunesat”, which sort of compounds the problem. I guess anyone who is chasing fees has to claim they saw all of the episodes themselves?

[NY Composer]

Yikes!

Pretty much the only reason you’d want to give ownership of your music to a library is that they’ll do their best to get your tracks used HUNDREDS of times.

Mark,

In theory that’s correct but how do you compel a Lib to use your track?
If they have 300 awesome Investigative Tension tracks and need 9 for a few new shows, how will the odds pan out? Also, consider the fact that they may be receiving 10 plus more tracks a day in the same genre.

[NY Composer]

I made a very similar comment in a particular library’s thread Daniel. I had a bad experience with exclusive tracks that were never placed a few years ago. I think it’s the same one Art is referring to. I stayed away for a while, but I started writing to some exclusive briefs again last summer after a dip in my PRO income. I have gotten placements for most of those tracks. I should know in the next 6 months if those shows will re-use those tracks or push them aside for new ones.

Alan,

I am in a similar situation. The tracks were good enough to get a good placement but was it worth the effort to write if it will not be recycled many times.

I really believe there is a trend coming that more and more Sups will want Exclusives because more and more Libs are promising it.

[NY Composer]

I know this isn’t the message you’re sending (Daniel)…but I feel like it needs to be said. It’s not always the library’s fault as to why your track(s) aren’t placing. I wish we were all a little more honest about that.

I absolutely agree. But OTOH the Exclusives I have worked with are not shy about declining a track over mix or content.

There are many libraries which will take just about anything and people should be honest that this is a very competitive game. If your track doesn’t shine in the first 5-10 seconds, chances are it will not sell or be placed.

[NY Composer]

Hi Art,

Yes. I spoke with a lady at BMI who says they have to “Look into it”.
I also was told the usual, they don’t acknowledge Tunesat due to a possible false hit. I got the detection’s by Tunesat and know for a fact that there were 3 Network placements.

I was rather peeved as you can guess. I’m pretty sure the NBC network spots are a decent amount of change.

[NY Composer]

Denbo,

There are many guys going tons of guitar based tracks.

[NY Composer]

I hear you Art.

It just happens to be that these Exclusives get more placements for me. It may just be on a case to case basis.

[NY Composer]

Great placement Art. Congrats!

[NY Composer]

I may be a little pessimistic but I think that answer reeked of sarcasm. Not very professional IMO.

If those genres were real and the Lib was acting professional, they would have attached a sample playlist of those genres if they were in demand.

[NY Composer]

56,

As a “Real” drummer, I can tell you that the new stuff like EZ Drummer and similar vst’s, are really amazing sounding.

It’s no wonder why a lot of drummers are out of work 🙂

Thank goodness I play keys and bass to…

[NY Composer]

Ironically, I have been playing drums the longest but it is probably the most sampled instrument we use. (Drum machines, loops, EZ Drummer, etc)

There’s nothing like the sound of a good REAL drum track. The only problem is the pain in the butt to set up micing etc. My kit is all miced up with a snake going to my board then there are EQ issues that I have to deal with in any song with real drums.

[NY Composer]

Paolo,

Go to your song cloud song, click on “Share”, then copy and past the blue highlighted URL. 🙂

[NY Composer]

Very true Mike,

I’m actually a Jazz musician and Fusion freak. The downside is nobody wants to listen to it 🙁 .

Once in a blue moon I’ll sell a Straight ahead or Smooth Jazz track.

[NY Composer]

I enjoy getting out of my comfort zone and have had quite a bit of luck in getting those cues placed. I guess it’s because my nature is to be fascinated by music that isn’t natural to me, analyze it and try to create it.

Ditto Art. Some of my best placements came from genres that I worked on for the first time.

[NY Composer]

Michael,

Bad news indeed! Hope you got some sync revenue.

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