Michael Nickolas

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  • in reply to: BMI Songview Search #37112
    Michael Nickolas
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    Yes, ASCAP website has a notification about this:
    “With the launch of Songview, ASCAP and BMI are working together to make copyright data more accessible and transparent for all of our partners.”
    https://www.ascap.com/songview

    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    Thanks for taking the time to write that informative post!

    in reply to: Competitrack – how do we use it? #37015
    Michael Nickolas
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    Why would an exclusive track be in another library under a different title? Exclusive means one library only. Or do I misunderstand the question?

    in reply to: ASCAP Cues… #36962
    Michael Nickolas
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    Got one today with a playtime of over two minutes!

    in reply to: ASCAP Cues… #36915
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    A few have come in. Last one was for a show with
    Expected Air Date
    2020-08-10

    in reply to: MLB, NFL , Fox sports – payout averages #36052
    Michael Nickolas
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    Typically, there aren’t any royalties from the sports channels. At least from ASCAP. All to do with the dreaded survey. There’s a topic here on MLR somewhere that discusses this in depth…

    in reply to: Website Maintenance #36035
    Michael Nickolas
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    Mine are closer to reality today but not exactly matching my records from before the maintenance.

    in reply to: ROKU license #35878
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    That is a tricky one. Maybe price it somewhere along the lines of a regional television advertisement and an internet streaming advertisement, existing music? Maybe $375 but for a year? Don’t know really, just trying to be helpful.

    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    On Artlist $16.60 a month gets users unlimited music, universal licenses, unlimited downloads and lifetime use in unlimited projects. How this equates to the music business going up for composers is a mystery to me.

    in reply to: Is this a good idea? #35830
    Michael Nickolas
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    Hello Frank, I think you need to set a series of smaller goals to reach your “1500 track” goal. Don’t think about how many tracks a day you need to create to reach 1500, it’s too overwhelming. Set a smaller goal first. I would suggest starting with a goal of creating a 12 song collection (album) all of the same style. Present this collection it to “high end” libraries. It’s hard to make a connection shopping music unsolicited or “blind”, but it’s not unheard of. If you strike out, consider “mid tier” libraries. Find a good home for it and move on to the next project!

    in reply to: Searching Large BMI Catalog #35813
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    Yeah, I could never find a single new cue sheet. It’s hard enough just to find a new series.

    in reply to: ASCAP communication delays + legacy cues? #35762
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    September 2020 / Domestic Publishers Distribution / January, February & March 2020 (1Q20)
    October 2020 / Domestic Writer Distribution / January, February & March 2019 (1Q20)
    https://www.ascap.com/help/royalties-and-payment/payment/distribution

    in reply to: Critique on 2 New Tracks #35530
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    I like the guitar intro on Fun in the Sun, nice use of panning. Things seem to digress “feelwise” a bit after that. I don’t think the bass is working. Try simplifying it and syncing the bass notes up with the kick drum rhythm. The sound of the voice sample is somewhat artificial and the whistle sound takes me by surprise.

    in reply to: Trying to put my best foot forward #35506
    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    > Is it as simple as just following each libraries protocols about how to submit music<

    I would say yes, follow submission protocols, then forget about the submission and move on. When you hear back with a rejection don’t dwell on it. It’ll be your first of many. Just keep creating and submitting to places until you find what works for you.

    I would also say no need to have your ducks in a row. Once accepted you can work on what you need to provide to them.

    Michael Nickolas
    Participant

    Go for it. Spend as much time making music and as little time complaining about how it’s not like it used to be as you can

    lol 🙂

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