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MSE 126: Covid, Artists, Copyright & Thinking Independently

Hey, hope you're doing good. as I record this podcast, it is the very end of January in 2022. Just about to head into springtime, which is wonderful here in the northern hemisphere. As I remarked in last week's podcast episode last Monday, I referenced that we are just turning one year old in the past few days, the #MusicSecretsExposed podcast And I have to say, it's been a fantastic year, meeting so many people on the interview slots which we host of a Friday. And also it's been very exciting, and a fascinating journey to undertake the first documentary series, which was just published this past weekend. Now, if you haven't heard the beginning of that documentary series, just tune back into the episodes there on Friday. And yesterday, Sunday, to hear the early episodes of that 12-week documentary series, which will be released weekly every Sunday. And if you want to learn more about the documentary series, just head over to music Secrets Exposed podcast.com and you will find links there in the episode directories.

Today marks a very interesting music story day in the mainstream media.

And I think it's highlighting this whole idea about music streaming, and the power that these big applications such as Spotify have in artists lives. Joe Rogan, as we all know, is the biggest podcast in the world. And he seems to be attacked by many on spreading disinformation regarding the COVID story. Now, I'm not going to express an opinion on this podcast about my personal feelings about all of that, we all have our own individual opinions concerning what we see to be true, real or false. DECODING COVID However, artists are now getting involved in the whole backlash against Spotify, hosting Joe Rogan's podcast, and standing in solidarity with Joe Rogan, meaning that because he has certain opinions that he should be kicked off Spotify. It has led to this situation where Joni Mitchell is standing in support of Neil Young, in taking all of their music off of Spotify. Now, I'm not going to get into this debate, but it's just highlighting how the world has changed regarding music. And how that back in the early 2000s, back into the 90s, of course, and all that music was a very physical thing where artists could sell CDs, they could sell cassettes, they could run events, they could do all that kind of thing, to make a very good living, and to enjoy what they're born to do.

So the question that needs to be asked about these streaming sites, and the main big sites like YouTube, Google, and all of these is when it comes to copyright law, and artists trying to get their music out into the world,now that we've passed beyond the days of the CD, and passed now into this whole realm of downloadable streaming media, where does copyright sit?

Who has the right to tell an artist that okay, you're good to go, you're good to stay on Spotify? But if you break a rule, oh, you're at risk. And the thing that I have seen because I've been researching this over the last couple of weeks, in particular, is that, as an artist, you have to be so well informed that if you want to upload your music onto the streaming sites, you should be so informed about the terms and conditions about copyright, and where you stand as an artist. I recently heard a story from one particular artist, that he signed his music over to a distribution company. He never got paid. And the copyright was completely in their realm. He had no rights to his music when he signed that terms and conditions sheet.

All I'm saying to you, as a musician, listening to this podcast. The world has changed and what that means is there is no this need to become so well informed that hours, unfortunately, have to be spent going through time terms and Conditions, going through licensing, going through this whole notion of........ like, what are you actually signing? We all maybe have heard before into the music world about those horror stories where people sign their music, they don't get paid. It's a complete disaster. And every Bob that's made on behalf of the artist is given over to a record company or an agent. We know those stories, all I'll say is to use a musician don't get caught. But I think nowadays, it's very good to start thinking, independent and be your own independent business person, linked in with being an artist. And when I see stories like this on mainstream media today about the Joe Rogan experience clashing with Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, which are huge names in music in the past 30,40,50 years, you know that there's issues there that are just really important to get informed about as a young artist starting out as a musician trying to get your feet under you. Look, the world is made the way it is now with technology. That means though, that we have to think independent just because, in my opinion, YouTube says something or Google says something, we have to think independently for ourselves and make our own decisions, not to get led by others. And that way, then as an artist, you can happily create a life for yourself performing, you can make your own business model work, and you can create your own independent music, and make it pay for you as an artist. This is a huge topic, and I'll admit it, I'm not an expert in this. And I am only raising this today in this podcast episode. Just to get you as a musician, or a young artist, or even somebody who just wants to put your music online. Just do your homework, get well informed. I'm hearing stories and some are good and summers shaky bad. So just do your homework. Now leaving that aside, tune in on Friday for the next interview slot, I'm going to be talking to a very interesting family connected to a Hollywood composer by the name of Russell Garcia is a fascinating two part interview series. Starting Friday of this week, you will learn about jazz music and Hollywood and how this amazing composer created so much music and what he did. With his success. It is a beautiful, beautiful story. So tune in for that on Friday at 8pm GMT 12 Noon PST. And also tune in on Sunday for the next episode of the documentary series with waterfall music. I'll tell you that story is going to enthrall you as that series continues week to week you will be taken on a journey that you won't have heard about anywhere else. Also, stay tuned to this podcast episode every Monday here, where we're going to be launching some interesting resources in the near very near future. I know I keep repeating this on the podcast every week. But it's we're working on it and it's taking time. And by the end of this month, you will be hearing about new services new resources to help you as maybe a musician trying to get off the ground. Or you as a musician maybe learning your craft trying to hone your skill trying to perform better trying to gain that confidence to get up on a concert stage. So keep tuned to this podcast because we are going to be talking about those issues and supporting you in new ways concerning all of that. Now before I complete this episode today, I just want to bring to your attention that for many of you listening to this podcast, you may know somebody who's in the throes of preparing maybe for some form of a music exam. It could be a performance exam, it could be a traditional technical music exam. And we're heading now into the time of year where the highest numbers of students take exams that being the late spring early summer period. Now on this podcast in 2021, we covered a lot of detail about how and why you should learn certain aspects of music. So if you check back to the episode directories over at music Secrets Exposed podcast comm you will see that there are links there to episodes that might help you on your journey as you go through this preparation period in view of upcoming exams. Don't forget to reach out to us on social media if you've got Any questions about music or if you want to tell us about something that's special that's happening in the music world that maybe we haven't heard about. Or if you want to be featured on the music secrets expos podcast, make sure to reach out to us. We'd love to meet you speak with you, and try and help you out. Also, make sure to opt in for our weekly newsletter, which will tell you all about the latest happenings and developments within the music world as well as what's happening with music Secrets Exposed and offerings from very special people in the music world as well. So make sure you opt in for that by going over to MusicSecrets Exposed Tune in on Friday of this week for n interview with Native American Flautist David Beck... And by the way, if you're wanting to do composition and arranging, you should tune in this Friday. Tune in on Sunday for the second episode in the documentary series documenting the life and work of Paul Lloyd Warner as well. And have a great week ......... Read the full article

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WEST COAST TOUR JAN 2013

12.31.12 Day One - I count this day because the mind has already shoved off. The 24 hours before tour are made up of running around town and stuffing your world into a bag. You wring out the last bits of life from the domestic rag and savor every drop. You might as well sleep in the van. We were all very excited about the tour, as well as the most amazing send off show a heathen musician could hope for, New Years Eve at the White Horse. We had got word earlier in the day that a writer for Rolling Stone would be reviewing the show. This added to the excitement and gave the band faith 2013 would be an eventful year. Fast forward to a sold out club, freezing outside and hotter than an oven indoors. This was the place to be. The band before us played their final song. We awaited on the flanks then began pushing our way through the mass of people. We used our gear to drive wedges in the crowd and finally made it to the stage. One foot high, old monitors, a true honky-tonk, our past and present state. We began as soon as we could, the crowd moved up, the tide rolled in. Knowing we had royalty in the front line we gave it all we had. We sang loud, though the crowd covered the sound. We relayed our message through sweat and movement, driving the point home, making it clear we meant business. We followed a new set we had worked up, it was flawless, despite the chaos. The show went by in a blur, before we knew it we were standing sweaty in the cold, an hour left in the old year, seven hours from departure. In this precious time, some of us decided to leave for other destinations. We shook hands, joyously, We said our goodbyes, it had been a good year. I brought in the new year with a beautiful woman whom I'd grown to admire greatly in the past month. With one minute left we made our way into the heart of the crowd, The count -down roared through the old East Austin walls, we were engulfed in the sound. Ten seconds left, a lot had gone down this last year, It was not in the cards to wind up like this... Five seconds, the year was almost behind us, three, two, one, 2013 had begun, it was already the greatest year of my life.

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