[johnnyboy]

Googled: CD-R Identifier is a very handy tool which is able to read the ATIP (or Pre-Groove) from any CD-R. The ATIP is used to store important characteristics of the CD-R itself (like Nominal Capacity, Disc Manufacturer & Used Dye-type). Ha, ha… now I know as much as I did before I Googled.

John

[johnnyboy]

The payment went into my bank account August 8th. Statement appeared on August 10.

[johnnyboy]

Yes, I see they post a lot of library type opportunities. You can find them here. What I don’t like about them is most the time your music doesn’t even get listened to. I have a feeling some of these opportunities are already filled before you submit. Don’t trust them. But good luck.

John

[johnnyboy]

“Libraries really need a cross section of music in all genres” – Art

True, though I’ve found some libraries will pigeon-hole you and only accept one genre from you.

John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

Yes, sometimes that’s their reply. However, they have helped me via the phone at times. I reckon it’s who answers the phone. Some will go the extra mile.

[johnnyboy]

I’m with Art on this.Never pay to play – never have and never will.

John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

I’m thinking that aspect of ASCAP is currently closed down. Try calling them.

[johnnyboy]

Sounds like a good system johnfrancis! My best time for composing is mornings. Afternoons for recording and editing late afternoon/ after supper.

[johnnyboy]

Actually 4 notes. And Beethoven developed it a little bit more than Jaws. Ha, ha.

[johnnyboy]

Yes, I remeber that.I thought it worked well. A jazzy soundtrack. I’m thinking more in the classical piano realm.

[johnnyboy]

Is the theme to Jaws or Halloween great music? Not artistically speaking, but I can’t think of any music that would work better for them. So I guess that proves the point that writing for film is quite different.

Although, someday I’d love to do a complete soundtrack with piano only.

[johnnyboy]

Ha, ha… that’s the beauty of these kind of threads – never know where they will lead. So what gets the most placements -:15, :30, :60 minute cues? – just joking.

[johnnyboy]

You guys know more than I do about scoring to film. I mostly agree with you. The music has to work with the film. It’s been interesting guys!

Best, John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

“And writing for a library is no different ultimately than writing directly for picture. We are here to serve the story, serve the director, serve the producer – not be adored for creative “complexity”, “cleverness” or “genius” – LA

Yes, and thank goodness there are many, many stories. I did a virtual orchestral track about a decade ago. Some musicians on a musician thread, said it didn’t make sense, that I should study theory, and that the music will never be placed. About two months later the music was placed and Marty Peters gave it a 5-Star rating for Recording Magazine. He said out of the thousands of virtual orchestra recordings they receive, mine was the best. Wow, did that fire me up. So, yes, there are many ears to hear our music, many scenes to consider, and many music supervisors that may or may not want our music.

John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

“We are not here to make artistic statements, but instead to support the story line and picture – and quite often, that requires backing off musically. That may be the hardest lesson to learn…” – LA writer

I’d like to think both can be achieved LA. But yes, composing to film, is a bit different. But, it’s possible to think of the entire soundtrack artistically. The sum of all the parts could be the masterpiece.

Best, John 🙂

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