Experiment: Release Of My Mini Album |
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Apr 24 2014, 06:22 PM |
As an experiment I released an instrumental mini album (EP) of 4 songs on Bandcamp. I want to see if there is in fact anybody at all who thinks that my songs are worth downloading for € 1 per song.
I really don't know if there is a market for instrumental heavy metal and in particular if my songs are interesting enough!! But as an experiment I thought I'd give it a go. As I am still searching for a good lead singer my songs remain instrumental for now. I will update this post to let you know if there is any activity at all.. You can listen to the songs by clicking on the link below. Don't forget to give me feedback if you have any. Thanks. http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal -------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Apr 24 2014, 06:51 PM |
First off CONGRATS!! On your mini ep
Experiments are always a great learning experiment, but I'd suggest as soon as possible, let people set their own price even if it is zero. At this point, you are really just trying to get people to listen to your music so your at the "awareness raising" stage which is where most folks are at If folks will listen, give it to them. Building a base of listeners is far more important than the few bucks you might make. Adding a singer is a grand idea Most folks can connect better with vocals in a tune. (guitarists can usually appreciate the guitar doing the singing, but most folks do like some vocals) As an experiment I released an instrumental mini album (EP) of 4 songs on Bandcamp. I want to see if there is in fact anybody at all who thinks that my songs are worth downloading for € 1 per song.
I really don't know if there is a market for instrumental heavy metal and in particular if my songs are interesting enough!! But as an experiment I thought I'd give it a go. As I am still searching for a good lead singer my songs remain instrumental for now. I will update this post to let you know if there is any activity at all.. You can listen to the songs by clicking on the link below. Don't forget to give me feedback if you have any. Thanks. http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal |
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Apr 24 2014, 07:14 PM |
Thanks Todd,
You are right. I made them free, but if someone wants to pay for it that's still possible. First off CONGRATS!! On your mini ep
Experiments are always a great learning experiment, but I'd suggest as soon as possible, let people set their own price even if it is zero. At this point, you are really just trying to get people to listen to your music so your at the "awareness raising" stage which is where most folks are at If folks will listen, give it to them. Building a base of listeners is far more important than the few bucks you might make. Adding a singer is a grand idea Most folks can connect better with vocals in a tune. (guitarists can usually appreciate the guitar doing the singing, but most folks do like some vocals) This post has been edited by Jeroen: Apr 24 2014, 07:34 PM -------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Apr 26 2014, 08:46 AM |
Thanks Monica. I know it's hard but I don't have to make a living out of it I make music to use my creativity, for fun and also to give my emotions a way out. Video editing is also one of the things I like to do to make my videos look good. I have a lot of musical ideas which I have to write down or play, otherwise they get stuck in my head and than I can't sleep. My wife is sometimes complaining that I am writing music down on paper in the middle of the night:) haha. Imagine her sleeping and I am next to her in bed with a small flashlight, pen and paper, writing down musical ideas. trying not to wake her, but she sleeps so light that she always wakes up.. And this happens every week. but she loves the songs I write, that's the good thing!!
I have local fans in my country who appreciate my music, I just have to figure a way out to write better songs and promote them more.. Congrats for your mini album!! It's good to make an experiment but IMHO, I see the things a little different. First of all I think you should promote yourself in a different and free way. People get scared when they see that must pay. Make people to know about you, participate in guitar contests, win some guitar contests and people will start to looking for you Try to put constantly videos on YT. Make your own "public". It's hard to make people to pay for something. They looking to go at festivals and gigs where they don't have to pay ticket. How you make people to pay for your songs even if the cost is less than a bottle of Coca-Cola? It's hard for all of us to make people to love and appreciate our work but not impossible I like a lot guitarists from YT but to be honest, just for a little number I will pay and I will always have an undying support. Somehow their music resonate with me. I would like to see them at gigs and I don't care which price I must pay for that, even if the cost of ticket would lock me in the house for 1 month They are a model for me and this is the most important thing. The good part is that are friends with me so I will have backstage access.....JUST KIDDING So, I wish you to have luck with this and keep us update I'm really very curious how the things will work -------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Apr 26 2014, 03:33 PM |
Congratulations mate! It's great that you took courage and published your music. This is an excellent first step! As Cosmin said, there are some next steps that you can do to start promoting your music using the social networks. I recommend you to check a book called "The New Rockstar Philosophy" which is full of great ideas to promote your music.
-------------------- My lessons
Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel |
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Apr 26 2014, 03:49 PM |
Your heading the right direction I have a thread in my forum about promoting yourself and your music online that you might want to check out.
Here is the link https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=36421 Thanks Monica. I know it's hard but I don't have to make a living out of it I make music to use my creativity, for fun and also to give my emotions a way out. Video editing is also one of the things I like to do to make my videos look good. I have a lot of musical ideas which I have to write down or play, otherwise they get stuck in my head and than I can't sleep. My wife is sometimes complaining that I am writing music down on paper in the middle of the night:) haha. Imagine her sleeping and I am next to her in bed with a small flashlight, pen and paper, writing down musical ideas. trying not to wake her, but she sleeps so light that she always wakes up.. And this happens every week. but she loves the songs I write, that's the good thing!!
I have local fans in my country who appreciate my music, I just have to figure a way out to write better songs and promote them more.. |
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Apr 27 2014, 12:35 PM |
Thanks, Todd, Gab, Cos for the very helpfull tips.
-------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Apr 27 2014, 06:48 PM |
Here is another book worth looking @. The kindle version is only $10 U.S. You can use the browser based kindle reader so you don't need any other device than a PC.
Social Media Promotion for Musicians http://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Promoti...mp;sr=&qid= Thanks, Todd, Gab, Cos for the very helpfull tips.
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Apr 28 2014, 09:13 AM |
I'm going to be really superficial here.
Start thinking of a brand image for yourself and products, if you are putting out metal, for me your EP cover doesn't cut it. I've already made a judgement about the music just by looking at the picture without even listening to the music. I'm not saying you have to change how you present yourself completely, it does have to be congruent, but I think it also has to reflect the music too. -------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
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Apr 28 2014, 11:59 AM |
I'm going to be really superficial here. Start thinking of a brand image for yourself and products, if you are putting out metal, for me your EP cover doesn't cut it. I've already made a judgement about the music just by looking at the picture without even listening to the music. I'm not saying you have to change how you present yourself completely, it does have to be congruent, but I think it also has to reflect the music too. Thanks Posterboy, I am going to reconsider the way I present myself. I changed my album cover to something which is more in line with the first track "The Dragonslayer" and the album title Victory. This post has been edited by Jeroen: Apr 28 2014, 12:33 PM -------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Apr 28 2014, 02:32 PM |
Glad you took my post in the right spirit. That makes more sense, it brings more continuity to the whole thing.
-------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
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Apr 28 2014, 03:28 PM |
Here is another book worth looking @. The kindle version is only $10 U.S. You can use the browser based kindle reader so you don't need any other device than a PC. Social Media Promotion for Musicians http://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Promoti...mp;sr=&qid= Thanks for this link Todd. I will get this book as soon as I could start reading it. -------------------- My lessons
Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel |
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May 5 2014, 07:52 PM |
Ok, a little update for this experiment. Here are the stats from the first ten days:
114 plays, but only 1 download. Which can mean several things. *The music is not interesting enough to listen to more than once. (I can image that). *The audio quality/mixing is not at the right level *It's hard to make attractive instrumental music. = I need to find a lead singer *.... -------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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Sep 5 2014, 03:14 PM |
I have a number of downloads of my album on bandcamp, and There is even one person around the world who actually paid money to download it.
-------------------- My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SparrowLesPaul
Download my music for free: http://jeroenvanderput.bandcamp.com/album/...tal-heavy-metal Listen to my first mini album "Victory" on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/s...tory-mini-album My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeroenOnFire |
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