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Sounds interesting. Will composers receive compensation?
Going against the old way of thinking always lead to opposition at first, then eventually they have no choice but to confirm or be pushed aside.
This the 21st century.
Exactly!
We cannot turn back the hands of time. We can only adapt to the current situation and work for improvement. Analog solutions will not work in a digital world. I am glad someone understands! 🙂
I am done arguing about it all. Everyone has their own path to journey down. I wish all the best.
Thanks Bigg Rome.
The business is tough. But it is a choice. There are ways to make money from music besides music licensing. MLR is a perfect example!
I am not sure how much income Art makes from this site. But he put in the work to create this site and now is able to charge a subscription for certain information. He used technology to his advantage.
With the knowledge and experience some of you guys possess, I see no reason why young people giving away free music even music concerns you. I know that if I had what some of you had, I would be making a lot of money and have no concerns.
No more complaining guys. This is your profession. Make it work for you! You are only preaching to the choir by getting upset and complaining here. The general public is not taking notice or getting involved in this discussion.
I wish everyone the best.
I don’t really understand the argument from you guys.
You guys are music professionals. You know how to monetize your talent. Even better, you know how to monetize your talent enough to make living out of it!
How exactly does an amateur giving away free music hurt you? You lose no money or time from being asked for free music because you will simply say “no” and move on.
Besides, the industry is changing. Even the people that do make money from music are making less than they did 20 years ago. Those that choose to pursue a career in production music, like you guys, have adapted.
And why should I feel bad for having a day job and composing music on the side?
While Whitey’s email will get people fired up for a few days, it will not change anything. People will complain in public but give away tracks for free in private.
Those that do not give in will feel good about themselves, but the companies will just move on to another composer and get free music. The industry has changed and is not going back to the glory days.
Besides, each musician should have the freedom to do whatever he or she wants with his or her intellectual property. Some want money and some just want to be listened to. Neither approach is right or wrong.
I have a special batch of cues strictly for promotional purposes.
Tags are pretty for me. Libraries have extensive tagging systems for songs. I have a list of around 500 words that I use for tagging purposes. As much as I think my music is unique, most of it falls into preset categories with ease. Composers need to simplify and use preselected tags for their works.
It’s amazing how many people are out there climbing a wall of hope thinking something may happen with the “band in a van” concept where they give away CD’s, sell 2 T shirts per gig, make a lo fi YOUTUBE video, and seek “exposure”. I really feel sorry for all those trapped in that no man’s land scene.
Besides collaborating with other musicians, I see nothing magical about being in a band. A life on the road seems pretty unglamourous and stressful to me. The analog ways are over.
You are correct Tbone. The people that disagree are those that are still stuck on the old model. Being an analog musician in a digital world is frightening and frustrating. But I have only worked in the digital world. I love it.
I am free to create anything I want for very little money. I can share what I have created with the world for free. How great is that?
I think that about 10 years from now the industry will have come to a new equilibrium and then a huge growth curve will follow. Those that choose to participate and disregard the past will be the most successful.
Making music for a living is a choice. Musicians just have to choose wisely.
This is why I do not write custom work anymore. Saying no upfront actually feels better than saying yes and hoping against hope for future compensation.
Besides, with the number of songs available for cheap these days, custom work is almost extinct. People with no budget does not need custom work; they need a budget!
Contact them now.
Exclusive deals are not written in stone. Libraries want to make money from songs. The library should definitely release the song that was originally rejected. You have proof and can show that the song was formally rejected. They made a simple mistake.
As far as the three songs that are not being marketed, the library may release those songs if they feel that they cannot make any money from them. I have had songs released from exclusive contracts. Most contracts state that the deal can be terminated if both parties agree on terminating the deal.
Do not hesitate. Send an email to the library with your questions. They will respond. Music libraries are businesses and want to make a return on their product. They may release songs if they feel they cannot successfully market and profit from those songs. You just have to be nice and ask!
I am not earning $1,000 a cue. But I am not writing music at the level to earn that much either. I accept today’s music licensing landscape for what it is. I just work hard to make catchy but simple songs and feed them to the appropriate companies. I am more thankful for the gifts that I have than sad about the gifts that I do not have.