7 royalty cheques that’ll make you lose your faith in the music industry |
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7 royalty cheques that’ll make you lose your faith in the music industry |
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Feb 22 2014, 06:00 PM |
As both I and Tony Miro mentioned, this is nothing new at all.
The techniques for denying a musician their money has 'evolved' lets say but the story is ages old. We've always had to chase our remuneration and it's always been a game of hide and seek. I see it as part of the job description. That's why I posted a link to that book - financial music history from 40+ years ago. You want more, here: http://www.amazon.com/Are-We-Still-Rolling...g/dp/0977990311 http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Men-Brokers-Insi...eywords=hit+men http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Record-P...record+producer http://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Mista...ds=moses+avalon This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 22 2014, 06:21 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 23 2014, 04:14 PM |
As both I and Tony Miro mentioned, this is nothing new at all. The techniques for denying a musician their money has 'evolved' lets say but the story is ages old. We've always had to chase our remuneration and it's always been a game of hide and seek. I see it as part of the job description. That's why I posted a link to that book - financial music history from 40+ years ago. You want more, here: http://www.amazon.com/Are-We-Still-Rolling...g/dp/0977990311 http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Men-Brokers-Insi...eywords=hit+men http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Record-P...record+producer http://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Mista...ds=moses+avalon I have a pretty extensive list of martial arts books I have to buy, so these will have to wait a little, but thanks for the recommendations Ken. Looks like experience is speaking out loud here What's the nastiest experience you have lived in respect to remuneration issues and the sort? |
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Feb 23 2014, 06:49 PM |
My point in listing all those books (and there's plenty more) is to illustrate that it's always been rough for artists to re-coup.
On a positive note I'll add that there's plenty of avenues where one can collect monies that isn't always advertised or discussed because it's 'not exciting'. If you write music make sure you copyright your music, register with a licensing agency (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, GESAC, ICMP) and maybe even set up your own publishing company. If you want to sell and/or license to TV or film you can not only collect an initial fee but then accrue residual or re-use money (mailbox money). It's not a hard thing to do. The more you write, the more you submit, the better your chances for 'placing' something. You just need to have your paperwork together. What's the nastiest experience you have lived in respect to remuneration issues and the sort? When I first started doing real recording sessions I actually worked (briefly) 'on staff' at a small record company (Total Experience Records). After not getting paid for a particular session - I complained a little. An exec at the Rec Co. asked me into his office, pulled a .45 out of his top desk drawer, laid it on the desk and asked me if I still had a problem with the payment schedule? I know he wasn't gonna shoot me but I was probably 21 and easily intimidated. Needless to say that was also my last session for TE records, lol! It's also pretty normal for the entire band to 'convince' a club owner or manager that he needs to pay you after you've played. *Lots of great stories about bands unplugging and packing up the club's mixing board and power amps in lieu of payment. There have been many times where I just haven't been paid for services rendered or paid less than the agreed upon rate or paid 3 to 6 months after the gig, etc. All businesses have to deal with client non-payment occasionally. The music biz in no different. I haven't had hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalty payments denied to me for stupid reasons or band contracts so I consider myself fortunate. I also don't get bent out of shape when I have to chase down payment - it's not a big deal to me (I consider it normal). I read those books I mentioned so that I don't make the same mistakes and more importantly for my circumstances - stay away from artists that are making those mistakes. This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 23 2014, 08:27 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 24 2014, 06:02 PM |
The entertainment business has always been run by criminals.
Technically, I wasn't at 'gunpoint' ... he just laid it on the desk so I could see it. Many freelancers carry a weapon. I don't but more than a few times I've glimpsed pistols inside a trumpet or sax case. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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