20 years ago, our band got a record deal, and we were over the moon. We were riding on the 90's dance music wave and our stuff was in a similar vein to Ride on Time and the ilk.
Personally I couldn't stand the music, but writing it was easy and we took the deal to a contract lawyer for review.
I have no idea what they charge today, but even back then, it was £160 an hour ! She was the music lawyer for several bands, the Farm being one of them.
Best money we ever spent.
56 fekking clauses in the contract that would stuff us up for the next 10 years of our lives. Too complex to go in to here, but it was nasty stuff.
Dejected and with more than a bitter taste in our mouths, we split the band, and went our own seperate ways. Older, wiser and more cynical, but richer in pocket I guess.
I don't have a band these days, and just tinker at home with various progams (just brought Cubase Essentials 5), and I am planning once we move to have all my kit and synths permanently setup for when the mood strikes.
Working on a few compositions, and always on the hunt for new VSTS, which cost a few bob each time. It's not a cheap hobby, but a very rewarding one. In fact...tempted to fire up Cubase now and have a tinkle...need to get a middle 8 right...
Grats Clippy !
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I guy that was at my school does this. His stuff gets used in commercials and video games.Originally posted by Shimano105 View Post
I have read an interview with him (we are not mates or anything like that) and he says he can hardly believe that it is possible to make a living from it but he does.
His attempts at making music as an "artiste" have not been successful yet however. His first album did not receive good reviews and his second has been continually delayed by contractual problems.Leave a comment:
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Is it about gladiators?Originally posted by Cliphead View Post
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Dunno about that one. My first effort did rather well in Cannes though, even had a small acting partOriginally posted by AtW View PostAre you Jay or Silent Bob?
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Historical drama.Originally posted by threaded View Post
Demos I might post here bear no resemblance to the pieces I'm commissioned to write. Do you post your best code on your website?
You've already heard some of my music on more than one major movie and a fair to middling chance I'm playing on at least one album in your collection.
Happy Christmas
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Yes, I have an extensive library of music that occasionally gets used for commercials, documentaries and corporate video. I recently signed a contract with Miramax to do the score for a Hollywood A list movie.Originally posted by Shimano105 View Post
Only took twenty years to get the credibility, in this business it's who you know that counts. PM me when I'm sober and I'll give you some pointers.Leave a comment:
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Cliphead...
Do you create library music i.e. the stuff that gets bought for films, ads etc.?
Just wondered if there is still a market for this stuff. I can create muzak all day long, expecially if someone pays me for it.
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