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An ironic stance (and statement above), considering your sites sell music for incredibly low fees – regardless of use – and does not require its clients to fill out cue sheets, which is quite unfavorable for the composer (assuming any licenses are actually for broadcast).
Makes sense to me. 🙂
thanks DI!BTW,do you know what is the “PERF COUNT” on the excel doc?
No I do not. I am with ASCAP. But you have done well for yourself for your first check. Good stuff!
So DI (and others), do you really think music related companies think about composer rights, the sustainability of the music models, pleasing the customers and as a whole, about doing the right thing?
I don’t think so! This is not profitable on the short term (they often forget the long term don’t they ?). I have witnessed it first hand as a research chemist (my former job), this is why I quit and my hobby became my job, as I could not stand being an accomplice of what I consider as criminal agendas.
I think that some music related companies actually do think about composers’ rights. But many people participating in the music business are not primarily music companies. Many are actually technology companies that dabble in music and use it as a commodity to make money. They combine their technology with music to make new products and services. Their concern isn’t for the musician or even music so much.
Composers should be working together to protect their own interests. That is the lesson from this whole post. I am not sure what the solutions are for the music industry as a whole. But they aren’t going to come from arguing. I like to see results, not rhetoric.
I for one am not frustrated because I am busy working hard to secure a future for myself in the music industry. I am always making moves, being creative, and staying positive. No matter the business, hard work, intelligence, and positivity are always ingredients for success.
Let’s make moves, my friends! 🙂
just got my 1st ever statement,$309!Not much but it’s a start,a few placements in reality tv shows.Does anyone know how/when do non US citizens get paid?
$309 for your first statement? That is awesome! My first statement paid less than two dollars.
It depends on the deal.
I haven’t fought to get any royalties. In the past, I just relied on ASCAP and the production companies to do their job and get cue sheets filed correctly. I didn’t know or wonder about it until a year ago.
I do have the free version of Tunesat which has shown me placements. To listed with my PRO. But I haven’t chased anything down yet.
Go non-exclusive.
I am definitely no expert when it comes to horns, but I do like Session Horns for Kontakt. I use horns sparingly and do not need “real” players.
I think Session Horns Pro would be better suited along with some other libraries for composers that don’t have money to hire session players. It does take some skill to get things to sound realistic though.
Good topic. I am searching on a little more info to do the same thing. I have a good general knowledge base, but I am seeking more specific info. Maybe one of the owners of a music library would be willing to share some info with us.
Yes…the thread was hijacked, or at least thrown off course. The article and thread should be about the low payouts on streaming services, like Spotify.
Has anyone actually commented on THAT?
Actually I did. I spoke about the Songwriter’s Equity Act that is being promoted by ASCAP. I think that those guys are working hard to move things in the right direction.
Link: http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4079
Does anyone else have solutions to “If You Didn’t Already Know”?!?
Relax, guys. These are my own personal thoughts on music copyrights and such based on my own experience. Let us focus on the discussion. No need for personal attacks. 😉
I think that streaming is here to stay and musicians and publishers will have to adapt. Owning a collection of music doesn’t have the same allure as it did in the past. Access and convenience are what the consumer are after. I stream music a lot and I like it! I buy less and less mp3 songs as a result.
The technology will only be disrupted by a newer one at this point. While streaming is here, we have to work together to monetize our music as soon as we can.
Instead of just saying “explain your diverse viewpoints” blah blah blah, why not explain what the hell you are talking about?
Why so much anger, brother?
Anyway, I believe the laws surrounding the intellectual property of music should be revised. I believe that 20 years is more than enough time for musicians, publishers, etc to recoup their investment from a song. Music just moves so quickly today.
As far as streaming revenue goes, I think that will actually improve in a few years. The market for streaming is a bit of a jungle but it will be rectified. I think that changing the copyright laws will help to standardize, commoditize, and monetize streaming revenues. The sales of Beats by Dre to Apple was not only about the hardware, but was also for the streaming service. Companies see the value in streaming and are working incredibly hard to make the situation amicable for all parties.
Musicians and publishers are already working together to promote positive change. The Songwriter Equity Act by ASCAP is a step in the right direction. We all need to work together instead of being angry internet bullies. A house divided cannot stand.
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You are so off base I don’t even know where to begin!
Tell us your thoughts. I am always interested in diverse viewpoints.
Honestly, the copyright laws are pretty archaic. 70 years after death? Get outta here!!!
They need to change the copyright laws for music to 20 years. After that, the songs go to public domain. The United States Code might as well have been written in the stone ages. Totally out of touch with the amount of music and speed of composition today.
Technology has made making music easier and faster than anything could have been imagined even 20 years ago. I think a 20 year copyright is very generous and reasonable in today’s world.
Hey, quick question on Tunesat… Let’s say you’ve made music for a company under a “work-for-hire” agreement, and the copyright of the tracks belong to the company… Would you upload those tracks on Tunesat to see if they were placed on some TV shows/commercials? Or is it “illegal”?
It probably isn’t illegal, but what benefit would you gain?