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Personally,i don’t think it’s even an issue.
International royalties can be a nice stream of revenue sometimes.
Collecting international royalties can take up to 2 years but that’s not a reason to exclude a potential good source of income.Also,many libraries are supplying music to foreign markets so,even if you get signed to a local library,your music could end up to a show in the other side of the world.
$1??!!I thought P5 set the limit for lowest price at $15 last year (for full tracks,not sfx).
I’m a member there since 2009 and their #1 feature was (and still is) remix contests.
At some point they launched the Indaba music library (NE,50/50) but it’s not their main focus.
They usually have genre themed briefs (rock,EDM,hip-hop etc) where you can submit only 1 track!
The best 10 tracks enter the Indaba catalog and that’s all.
I have 4-5 tracks in their catalog for 3+ years now,nothing happened.I don’t leave any silence on loops.But,like Art said,always check loops back in back to see if there are any glitches/clicks.
In very rare occasions i noticed some clicks,i just faded out the last 0.25 sec (or less) and it looped smoothly then.4 or 8 bars length is the most common formats i think.
Performance wise,P5 is doing very well for me.Frequent loop sales there.
Occasional loop sales in AS too.Hi ComposerLDG!Welcome to the forum.
I’m just 3 years in the library music biz (so,you could say i’m a newbie) and found out about MLR almost 2 years ago.
It was an eye-opener for me,the amounts of info i got helped me in so many levels (legal,songwriting,pitching music to the right places etc).The only con is my lifetime membership expires in 2214 and i’m afraid 198 years are not enough to absorb all this info…
Ziggy’s gone…R.I.P.
It was about time.
@Alfredo: unfortunately,MichaelL’s last paragraph is so very true.I’ve been rejected by many libraries,never got constructive feedback from any of them.
Most of the libraries that have a “music submissions” page,clearly state that if your music is rejected,they don’t have the time to explain the reasons they did so.I’m not saying that your suggestion is bad;on the contrary,it’s very good.But Ariel shouldn’t have great expectations from libraries,spending their time listening to his music and giving feedback to him (or anyone else).
I think MLR’s vast majority of members is comprised of artists that know how to string 2 notes together btw.
I second what Happy Ears said.My very first impression (before reading Happy Ears comments) was that your Proffesional Portfolio music (i heard the first 2 tracks) sound “one-dimensional”.
Composition wise,you’re doing great,i like what i hear.
In the first track,i desperately wanted to hear some reversed cymbals or other fx that will add dynamics and excitement to the track.You’re almost there,just listen to some of the top orchestral artists in music libraries and RF sites and compare the sound quality to yours (listening with headphones could also help).Pay close attention to transitions,width of mix,structure,overall production.These guys are top sellers for a reason!
Oh,and like Happy Ears said,tv usually needs lighter instrumentation.
Most probably your music will be used under dialogue so,keep a rich main version like the ones you have here but do some lighter versions as well (no lead melody,no chants etc) that can be used well without interrupting dialogue.I’m no expert at this kind of music btw,just using my “producer’s” ears to give you an honest opinion.I’m sure you’ll do very well 😉
@Logika: i think not.Personally,i have an ITIN but i didn’t know about EIN when i applied for ITIN.Then i read about other artists getting an EIN to avoid the hassle and long waiting that ITIN involves.
I know at least 2 artists (UK and Estonia) that got an EIN very recently,both of them over the phone and in about 10 minutes.
They said it was a very easy process.
Use the MLR engine and search for “EIN and ITIN”,there are quite a few topics about it.
Also,you could contact IRS via email first,asking if you’re eligible for an EIN as an artist/musician.
But from what i understand,calling IRS on the phone is the easiest way to sort this out.Instead of SSN or ITIN you can call IRS and ask for a EIN.You’ll get it in 10 minutes over the phone while ITIN and SSN will take you about 8 weeks to get.
Got the email from BMI too.
I added my name on the list.Aiming for 3 cues/tracks per week.Sometimes i can do 4 but some others just 2.
I don’t feel comfortable writing,mixing and finishing a cue in the same day.Thanks for the answers guys.I guess i’ll have to wait and see what will happen but i don’t have any high hopes for these placements.
I live in Greece but i’m with BMI.
Well,let’s hope the show goes international!I got some placements in a show on Travel Channel,called “36 Hours”.I just saw it on my Tunesat account.
Do you know if this show pays backened royalties?
From what i read here i shouldn’t expect any royalties 🙁
I don’t know which library placed the tracks.