What do I need to record my music without using the computer? I already instruments and mics. What can use to record my songs? Im not looking to be pro either, so cheap is good. Thanks!
if you have an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad get the app ‘StudioApp’ cost a little bit of $ but its worth it
if you have music where you purchased the beats from a beat maker and you have all the copyrights and everything ..will the label still not want to sign you or will it make a difference for them
A good record lies in the grooves, no matter what genre of music you do. If it sounds fresh, original and inventive then you have a good chance of a label signing you up.
if a band is signed to a record label (say BMG Records) and this record label has the rights to the video/ CD rights of this band, and the band decides to leave the record label for whatever reason
They now sign to another record label (say Columbia Records) and the band is becoming more commercialized and getting really big. Would the previous record label that the band left (BMG) be able to release any of the band’s previous work seeing as how they own the tights to that material?
Record labels do that sort of thing all the time. If the label has all of the rights they can do anything they want with the material that the artist recorded for them.
i’m not talking about Artists being able to copyright their music, but more so record companies like Warner music group, saying how they own the music, not the artist.
your thoughts/opinion?
bq:now playing?
bq2:if you could live in any decade what decade would it be, & why?
When I think of your question a few things come to mind. An artist needs to make a living so they sell their music to survive. Just like a common laborer couldn’t afford to spend their entire day working for free just for the sake of being really good at what they do and others enjoy what they do. So the idea of music being free should be scrapped right from the beginning. I don’t believe anyone would expect an artist that paints to spend their time, money and resources creating works of art only to just give it all away at a complete financial loss.
I also don’t think that anyone would expect an artist who paints pictures to tell the buyer what they can or cannot do with their work once it has been bought. If a buyer wants to hang a fancy painting in their bathroom the artist might not like it but that’s the buyers right to do what they please, even if they chose to paint over top of the work or even destroy it.
So when there was an issue about Michael Jackson owning rights to The Beatles music some people were angry, including Paul McCartney. They didn’t want the music to be cheapened and used to sell products in commercials.
And I think about when Jimi Hendrix’s family were fighting to obtain the rights to his music when Alan Douglas had full ownership. He was overdubbing Jimi’s music and changing the music to suit his own personal preference. Originally a lot of Hendrix’s music was available on vinyle but became very scarce with only greatest hits albums available.
That gnawed at me to no end but that’s the way it is when someone owns the music.
With companies getting the copywrite it might gnaw at me on how the price could get jacked up or maybe even songs you would like to hear don’t get out there in the public but I think in the end, it was the musicians decision to sign the contract giving up their say so in the matter and the buying public just has to accept that.
I don’t like it but an artist has to eat and this is the way the system works.
It’s also why people tend to rationalize and justify down-loading/stealing music off the internet.
BQ:Favorite vinyl records?
BQ2:Do you have a record deal?
BQ3:Now playing?
Roughly 2,000.
BQ -
Abbey Road – The Beatles
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band- The Beatles
Dark Side Of The Moon – Pink Floyd
Frampton Comes Alive – Peter Frampton
On the Threshold of a Dream – The Moody Blues
Fragile – Yes
Houses Of The Holy – Led Zeppelin
BQ2 – No I don’t
BQ3- "Battle Of Evermore" – Led Zeppelin
Im in highschool. After, im gonnna goo to college for music buisness. I want to start as an A&R scout, but I dont know if I need an internship, or previous knowledge? Also, do I have to wait untill Im 18? Any record labels in the Orlando area that might give me this position or an internship?
I can tell you right now…you’re not going to start as an A&R person. You’ll start out sorting demos, filing, making coffee, and other wonderful grunt work.
As far as if you have to wait until you’re 18, it depends on the labor laws in Florida.
You’re best bet it to find a small, independent label and approach them. Let them know that you’re intested in getting into the record industry, and ask them what kind of work you could do for them in return for showing you the ropes.
A major label isn’t going to give you the time of day unless you can show some kind of successful track record with an indie.
for years I have simply recorded my music with a keyboard and software. Even though I think I have made some good stuff (check out BeautifulMawMusic on youtube) there is a lot of acoustic and pieces I want to record. So my question is, how do I record with a mixer that isn’t USB capable? Do you need a computer to record?
You can use a computer but depending on your sound card there may be latency (time lag). Latency is only an issue if you want to do over dubs. If you just want to record single track through a mixer than running a line out into your computers mic input is fine.
Get your DAW software: free, paid for or cracked; linux is your best option if you want to do multi-tracking and not pay for it, that OS has a few free programs that are multi-track and VST capable.
Right click on you’re volume Icon in the system tray to check or un-check the recording and play back devices you want to use if you’re having trouble getting a signal.
One thing is for sure though if you want better than decent quality, you might want to invest in a decent sound card.
how do i become a songwriter for Music artists?
i have been writing music for 5 years now and my friends see potential in me but do i need to have like experience in this field? if so how would i get this experience? i would like to write music under a music label such as Interscope or Cherrytree. how would i apply for a job as a song writer?
Well first you’ll probably have to go to college and get a degree in songwriting. Assuming you already have a degree, I’d contact a recording label you would like to work for. Usually you can get an internship and work your way up from there.
My family films our "reality show" during the summers and we just finished the 3rd season. I film and edit each "episode" entirely on my own and post them on Facebook and Youtube. After getting an HD camera, Final Cut X, and Motion, this season turned out great… so I wanted to copyright our episodes.
However, our theme song is "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge (cliche, I know). I’ve been focusing a lot on copyright laws lately and whether or not a license is needed. I figured posting them on Facebook was okay because its nonprofit. The song only lasts :28 seconds in the opening credits. (I have it in the end credits also but I could easily go without that).
To get to my point– I want to copyright our show (season 3). I have absolutely no intentions on selling these episodes. The copyright is for my own selfish desire. But I figured I couldn’t say it was all my own work without getting permission/a license from the record label/publisher of "We Are Family". I have emailed Atlantic Records three times and haven’t heard from anyone (which I can completely understand).
So what do I do? Do I need to contact Warner Music Group (which has many record label companies including Atlantic Records)? Do I need to contact BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) about obtaining a license even though it’s nonprofit and I’m not showing it publicly, other than Facebook and Youtube (which have their own license from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC)?
Now that you’ve read my novel, please help. I’d greatly appreciate it!
Here’s a link to one of our episodes if you would like to see the opening credits to get an idea:
(Note: the other music you hear in the episode is royalty-free under the Creative Commons Legal Code.)
1. You are technically violating copyright by using "We are family."
2. The fact that you aren’t making a profit on it hasn’t the slightest relevance.
3. You may need to contact BMI (assuming they license the music) to get a licence. Another possibility is to contact
4. Putting it on Facebook and Youtube is showing it publicly.
