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North Park Music Thing Hits San Diego Aug. 13 & 14
The North Park Music Thing (NPMT) - San Diego Music & Media Conference is slated for August 13 and 14 in the host city’s historic Lafayette Hotel, while musical showcases will flood 14 top-flight venues nearby. During the day, conference registrants will enjoy an in-depth introduction to the music business through panels, panel discussions, workshops, and mentor and demo review sessions. Local, regional, and national music industry decision-makers will participate,… more
From News, posted 7.29.10
RedOne Rising
RedOne sighs wistfully when he recalls the events that would eventually transform him into one of the world’s most sought-after writers/producers. It was 2007, and the budding recording guru was approached about the possibility of collaborating with a then-unknown singer/songwriter named “Lady Gaga.” Initially, RedOne was less than enthused. For over a decade he had paid his dues working with up-and-coming acts, and he… more
From MusicWorld, posted 7.29.10
Composing for Orchestras and Other Ensembles, Part 1: Getting the Gig
By Marc D. Ostrow Have you ever wanted to write a symphony, a tone poem for wind ensemble or an opera? Knowing something about orchestration certainly helps. But you should also know a bit about the business of writing these kinds of works, which like great music in any genre, has its unique twists and turns. Pulitzer-Prize winners like John Adams, John Harbison, Steve Reich and George Crumb don’t simply… more
From Songwriter101 - Articles, posted 7.28.10
Country and Pop Collide at 2nd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival
The second annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival will take over the famous East Coast playground September 24 and 25. Staged at both Mansion House in Vineyard Haven, MA and Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs, MA, the festival will combine pop and country BMI hit-makers in exclusive live music lineups and intimate settings, adopting the overwhelmingly successful approach of the popular Key West Songwriters Festival. Advance tickets for each show are… more
From News, posted 7.28.10
BMI Considers Appeal of DMX Rate Court Decision
BMI has issued the following statement in response to the publication of the Opinion and Order in the Broadcast Music, Inc. vs. DMX rate court hearing in U.S. District Court, Southern District in New York. “We strongly disagree with the court’s decision in the DMX case, which ignores the long history of Performance Right Organization (PRO) licensing agreements in the background music industry. We are examining the decision in depth… more
From News, posted 7.27.10
Rachel Portman: Breaking Ground
On May 19, English composer Rachel Portman became the first female honoree in the 25-year history of BMI’s Richard Kirk career achievement award. “It’s a huge honor to be the first woman,” she said that evening, “but I hope I’m the first of many.” In fact, notes Portman – who also happens to be the first woman to win an original-score Academy Award, for Emma in 1996… more
From MusicWorld, posted 7.26.10
Margaret Ann Rich Dies
Songwriter Margaret Ann Rich has died. The wife of late legend Charlie Rich, she was also a magnetic creative force in her own right, and Rich credited her as one of the key reasons for his success. Her best-known work, “Life Has Its Little Ups and Downs,” was inimitably recorded by her husband as well as Ricky Van Shelton, who topped country charts with his version. She… more
From News, posted 7.23.10
will.i.am Changes the Game
Make no mistake: will.i.am is out to change the world. You can hear it in the futuristic beats and rhymes of the Black Eyed Peas’ monster hit “Boom Boom Pow.” You can see it in Will’s cutting edge fashions, feel it in the passion he brings to his philanthropy and political activism. And you know it from his conversation. Bring up any topic —… more
From MusicWorld, posted 7.22.10
BMI’s July Indie Batch Available Now
BMI’s July crop of indie profiles reveals fresh-laced talent deserving of a closer listen. Free thinkers and game changers The Stationary Set, Chiddy Bang, Glitch Mob, Eastern Conference Champions, Camera Can’t Lie, J Roddy Walston and the Business, MeTalkPretty, Eyes Lips Eyes, more
From News, posted 7.21.10
Give the Gift of Music
NARM and the RIAA have joined forces to remind us all that one of society’s most ubiquitous treasures is also an ideal token of appreciation and affection. The Give the Gift of Music campaign points to the intrinsic value and thoughtfulness of music, which remains the perfect gift. To revitalize the ongoing initiative, NARM and RIAA recently staged a search for the campaign’s new logo. Both companies and individuals were… more
From News, posted 7.19.10
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