Ask someone who works in music whatevs

[DF]

Originally Posted by MChat

I don't believe they are signed with anyone (not sure to be honest). I know my son has been getting them on the internet (Spotify, U-Tube, etc) and gigs in Panama (and possibly nearby countries). But I don't know if he has been in communication with any recording companies.

Long story short, his mother took off with him to Panama when he wasn't yet 2 years old. I only found him via Facebook about 4 years ago (he turned 21 this year). I'd love to be able to help him anyway I can.

It sounds like he is doing everything right. Im not sure about them having a mass appeal to an American audience. I would probably shop them in Europe first to see if they gain traction there.

If they are not signed, someone is spending money on them. So it looks like there is some financial backing coming from somewhere.

[MChat]

Originally Posted by DF

It sounds like he is doing everything right. Im not sure about them having a mass appeal to an American audience. I would probably shop them in Europe first to see if they gain traction there.

If they are not signed, someone is spending money on them. So it looks like there is some financial backing coming from somewhere.

Good to know.

Also great advice on targeting the European market; I'm not sure he's done that. Thanks!

[PoorLurker]

Originally Posted by DF

Im involved wilh all types. Yesterday I had a meeting with a british pop singer. Tonight I am going to a label party and meeting with a dance act.

Its hard to talk about rising stars cause you never know whats going to happen. Some people just break through and others who are very talented dont.

As in small pensis?

[VB5ER]

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[Lups]

Originally Posted by VB5ER

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Someone just make one good record for once.

[///F80M3]

Originally Posted by DF

Find a track or album you like and reach out to thr person who produced it. Their resume is made up of their projects. If you like the sound and vibe of the record it's worth taking s meeting to see if the artist and producer mesh. Just because both are talented doesn't mean they will agree or even like each other

I suggest looking on soundcloud. I found my favorite producer TroyBoi on there. I used to follow producers like Dj Snake, Deorro (known as Tonic) before they made it big. They start on soundcloud

[cays]

Any chance ever of a superior codec supplanting mp3? Any demand for that from within the industry? From consumers? Any technological advancements in the offing or perhaps some superior form of vbr? I realize streaming renders this point mostly moot but still...

[TXSTYLE]

What's more important or should I say, realistic these days... Having the actual talent (singing, rapping, etc) or connections with someone tied to the industry to get a record deal?

[DF]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

What's more important or should I say, realistic these days... Having the actual talent (singing, rapping, etc) or connections with someone tied to the industry to get a record deal?

having actual marketable talent. That will always be the #1 thing.. Knowing someone wont get you a deal

[paradoxical3]

having actual marketable talent. That will always be the #1 thing.. Knowing someone wont get you a deal

Not in the classical music industry.

This may not be in your sector of industry but I'll ask it anyway...Is classical music as dead as it seems, business wise? I went to a top-10 conservatory and decided I wanted to actually be able to afford a piano one day so I left and started a tech company. But I know people who are better than 99.9% of "famous" classical musicians, just as marketable, but can't even get the time of day from "classical agents", mostly because the agents are stuck in the 1920s I believe.

Here's one example. This person is actually attractive and marketable too - she just can't get anyone to call her back. Just seems the industry is dead.

Bach Busoni Chaconne
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0D%20Minor.m4a

Ravel's Ondine
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3%20Ondine.m4a

Liszt's Sonata in B Minor
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0B%20Minor.mp3

You're telling me that's not better than everyone out there right now actually getting gigs? I know tons of people like this.

[DF]

Originally Posted by PoorLurker

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[DF]

Originally Posted by paradoxical3

Not in the classical music industry.

This may not be in your sector of industry but I'll ask it anyway...Is classical music as dead as it seems, business wise? I went to a top-10 conservatory and decided I wanted to actually be able to afford a piano one day so I left and started a tech company. But I know people who are better than 99.9% of "famous" classical musicians, just as marketable, but can't even get the time of day from "classical agents", mostly because the agents are stuck in the 1920s I believe.

Here's one example. This person is actually attractive and marketable too - she just can't get anyone to call her back. Just seems the industry is dead.

Bach Busoni Chaconne
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0D%20Minor.m4a

Ravel's Ondine
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...3%20Ondine.m4a

Liszt's Sonata in B Minor
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0B%20Minor.mp3

You're telling me that's not better than everyone out there right now actually getting gigs? I know tons of people like this.

The problem is cost vs consumption. To record a classical album the cost is staggering compared to another genre. Also they have limited revenue from performances and album sales. So to answer your question kind of. It's a high cost genre with a limited audience