Thursday, February 28, 2013

What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business: The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)

What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business
What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business: The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)
Peter M. Thall (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars(20)

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“For someone on the way up, this book is a must; for everyone else, it’s a bible.”—Danny Strick, co-President, SonyATV Music Publishing, Inc.
 
This completely revised and expanded edition of What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business is a must-have reference not only for aspiring songwriters, record producers, and performing artists but also for record company executives, personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys. You’ll learn: 

*How the Internet has affected every aspect of the music business, from copyright and royalty issues to censorship

*How many musicians have seized do-it-yourself Internet opportunities to create successful business models

*How satellite radio, digital jukeboxes, and video games are affecting the music market

*How artists can maximize their chances for long-term financial health

*How the royalty pie is sliced—and who gets the pieces

*What snares and pitfalls to avoid when signing an employment contract
*And much more.
 
“The music business is complicated, and this book is very helpful in deciphering its pitfalls, opportunities, and challenges.”—Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer, Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide
 
“Thall’s book simplifies a complicated business, and it provides the reader with knowledge that otherwise is available only to those on the inside.”—Scott Francis, President, Warner/Chappell Music and Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S.
 
“Whoever reads this book is getting expert advice from one of the most respected and knowledgeable players in the music industry today. I wish this book was available when I was looking to begin my career in the music business.”—David Renzer, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Universal Music Publishing Group
 
"Intelligent and accessible--rich in references, but easily understandable."—David Geffen
 
“A clear contender for the one indispensable work on the topic, this book delivers the goods. There is no one involved in the music business who will not learn and benefit from this ambitious work.”—New York State Bar Association

  • Rank: #90318 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-01-12
  • Released on: 2010-01-12
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.86" h x 5.91" w x .98" l, .1 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 352 pages

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A Prince Among Stones: That Business with the Rolling Stones and Other Adventures

A Prince Among Stones
A Prince Among Stones: That Business with the Rolling Stones and Other Adventures
Prince Rupert Lowenstein (Author), Prince Rupert Loewenstein (Author)

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Business

"He is a great financial mind for the market. He plays that like I play guitar. As long as there's a smile on Rupert's face, I'm cool."-Keith Richards on Prince Rupert Lowenstein??In

1968 Mick Jagger couldn't understand why the Rolling Stones were broke. The man he asked for help was a German prince, a merchant banker. They forged an unlikely alliance which re-invented the business of rock 'n' roll. As a youthquake shook the Establishment, Prince Rupert Loewenstein thrived in both worlds, never relinquishing his elegance or decorum. For nearly forty years Prince Rupert worked with the Stones as-in his own words-"a combination of bank manager, psychiatrist, and nanny," usually enthralled with his clients but often bemused and exasperated with them, too. Coolly impartial and dryly humorous, this is a refreshingly different take on the rock 'n' roll world from within its inner sanctum.

  • Rank: #53488 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-03-05
  • Released on: 2013-03-05
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .92" h x 6.49" w x 9.40" l, 1.23 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 272 pages

Description #1 by Barnes & Noble:

Contributors: Prince Rupert Lowenstein - Author. Format: Hardcover

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A wry, funny and fascinating memoir from a leading figure in the modern financial world, this is the unique account of one of the greatest bands in musical history

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A Prince Among Stones: That Business With the Rolling Stones and Other Adventures, ISBN-13: 9781620400340, ISBN-10: 1620400340

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

DJing For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))

DJing For
DJing For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
John Steventon (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars(34)

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How to start and build a successful career as a DJ-from at-home mixing to making demos to playing to a live crowd

Whether it's a digital or vinyl track of "Proud Mary," a DJ sets the mood, amps up the excitement, and gets a crowd of revelers rockin'. Often an outsized personality, blessed with a gorgeous voice and an encyclopedic knowledge of music, a DJ is this era's new pop star. For those interested in how to begin a career as a DJ, DJing For Dummies offers newcomers all the technical know-how needed as well as advice on how to create your own DJing style and how to make DJing work for you. With tips on equipment essentials, such as turntables, slipmats and needles, headphones, and amplifiers, as well as buying records, CDs, and MP3s, this practical guide takes you through the basics of mixing, song structure, building a foolproof set, creating a great demo, and what to do when you finally face a live audience.

  • Includes ten resources for expanding your skills and fan base
  • With invaluable advice on ten DJing mistakes to avoid as well as answers to DJ questions you're too afraid to ask
  • Includes updated info on the latest software and techniques, expanded content on digital DJing, and DJing over the Internet

With tips on the ten items to take with you when you get a gig, as well as how to DJ at a wedding, DJing For Dummies will help turn your fantasy into an exciting and fun, money-making career.

  • Rank: #15058 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-09-27
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.09" h x .94" w x 7.28" l, 1.72 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 424 pages

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"How to start and build a successful career as a DJ-from at-home mixing to making demos to playing to a live crowdWhether it's a digital or vinyl track of "Proud Mary," a DJ sets the mood, amps up the excitement, and gets a crowd of revelers rockin'. Often an outsized personality, blessed with a gorgeous voice and an encyclopedic knowledge of music, a DJ is this era's new pop star. For those interested in how to begin a career as a DJ, DJing For Dummies offers newcomers all the technical know-how needed as well as advice on how to create your own DJing style and how to make DJing work for you. With tips on equipment essentials, such as turntables, slipmats and needles, headphones, and amplifiers, as well as buying records, CDs, and MP3s, this practical guide takes you through the basics of mixing, song structure, building a foolproof set, creating a great demo, and what to do when you finally face a live audience.Includes ten resources for expanding your skills and fan baseWith invaluable advice on ten DJing mistakes to avoid as well as answers to DJ questions you're too afraid to askIncludes updated info on the latest software and techniques, expanded content on digital DJing, and DJing over the InternetWith tips on the ten items to take with you when you get a gig, as well as how to DJ at a wedding, DJing For Dummies will help turn your fantasy into an exciting and fun, money-making career.File Size: 4104 KBPrint Length: 426 pagesPage Numbers Source ISBN: 0470663723 Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (July 16, 2010) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B003YJEZU0"

Description #2 by okey-books.com:

DJing For Dummies, 2nd edition (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)) - John Steventon

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Provides novices with the technical know-how to start and build a successful career as a DJ, featuring tips on the essential equipment, the basics of mixing and song structure, building a foolproof set and creating a great demo. Original. *Author: Steventon, John *Series Title: For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies) *Publication Date: 2010/10/04 *Number of Pages: 398 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 1.00 *Width: 7.50 *Height: 9.25

Six-Figure Musician - How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business (Music Marketing [dot] com Presents)

SixFigure Musician
Six-Figure Musician - How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business (Music Marketing [dot] com Presents)
David Hooper (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars(21)

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Business

An Open Letter to Any Musician Who Wants to
Make $100,000 (or More) in the Music Business





You're in a career where it's considered "normal" to be broke. If you were doing anything else for a living, you'd have given up by now.



And I'm sure there are people in your life who wish you'd do just that... They want you to settle down, get a "real" job, and make music a hobby.



Screw 'em. The truth is, if you know what to do, you can make a lot of money as a musician.



This book shows you what to do. You'll learn exactly how to make money with your music -- in the club, on the Internet, and on the road.


Here's a taste of what's waiting for you...


  • How to get record labels to approach you (instead of you chasing them)


  • Nobody at your shows? I'll show you several ways to fix that...


  • "The Drip Method" -- The most profitable way to release music.

  • A 100-year-old marketing trick developed by a woman thought to be "too fat and ugly" for a career in music -- today it works better than ever!


  • The greatest threat to your music business success (it's not piracy) and how to neutralize it.


  • A songwriting secret from successful drag queens and pissed off karaoke singers so potent, it almost guarantees a great song!

  • How a $10 "kitchen appliance" will make you a better songwriter


  • 4 proven "cures" for music business burnout and overwhelm


  • What it takes for a musician to make $150,000/year (with only 500 fans)

  • Rules for social media. Ignore these at your own risk.


  • "Superfan" Secrets - How to develop fans who buy everything you sell.


  • How to sell lots of music... without being obnoxious or turning people off

  • Are you a musician over 40? Why age doesn't matter anymore...


  • Proven, word-for-word "scripts" and emails that get people to buy your music


  • 8 ways to make money giving your music away for free

  • A small change in the way you release new music that is so powerful, you will double the money you make





And that's just for starters. There's a lot of money to be made in the music business and this book will make sure you don't miss out.



Now is your chance. If you want a successful career as a musician, this book will help you.

  • Rank: #19089 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2013-01-29
  • Released on: 2013-01-29
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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New Paperback.

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Fender: The Inside Story

Fender
Fender: The Inside Story
Forrest White (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars(6)

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Even though Leo Fender never learned how to play a guitar, he was the first to make the electric solidbody guitar a commercial success. Despite his low-key style and conservative roots, his radical designs for guitars and amplifiers altered popular music forever. Much has been published about the Fender Electric Instrument Co., but Leo always wanted its story to be told "just the way it happened." Now, Forrest White, his friend and only general manager, offers a behind-the-scenes look at this company. In his down-to-earth style, White traces the company's entire history, from Leo's beginnings as a radio repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS and beyond. In between are stories about the development of the Telecaster, Precision Bass and Stratocaster, as well as insights into Leo Fender's unique personality. Fender: The Inside Story is packed with more than 100 historic photos and illustrations; instrument diagrams and specifications; and anecdotes about artists such as Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Speedy West, and Tex Ritter. Here is the book that sets the record straight and dispels the myths about the Fender Electric Instrument Co., a company that forever changed the look, sound, and personality of American music.

  • Rank: #351373 in Books
  • Published on: 1994-04-29
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.25" h x .59" w x 7.48" l, 1.16 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 258 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780879303099
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Fender: The Inside Story by Forrest White Estimated delivery 7-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Even though Leo Fender never learned how to play a guitar, he was the first to make the electric solidbody guitar a commercial success. Despite his low-key style and conservative roots, his radical designs for guitars and amplifiers altered popular music forever. Much has been published about the Fender Electric Instrument Co., but Leo a

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"Catch a rare inside glimpse of one of the world's most revered guitarists, David Gilmour, and his iconic Black Stratocaster. Written by David's personal guitar technician and the band's chief backline tech since 1974 - the only man to know Pink Floyd's equipment better than the band - this expanded edition contains new information as well as many unpublished photographs, recently come to light, that further chart the Black Strat's illustrious history. Amending and elaborating on the previous edition, it also continues the story where the last one left off with all the latest live appearances, information, and photographs - including David testing the Fender Black Strat replica models; performances with David Bowie, Jeff Beck, and others; and much more.File Size: 23438 KBPrint Length: 208 pages Publisher: Hal Leonard; 3 edition (September 15, 2010) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B004X9ULA8"

Description #3 by TextbookX.com:

Even though Leo Fender never learned how to play a guitar, he was the first to make the electric solidbody guitar a commercial success. Despite his low-key style and conservative roots, his radical designs for guitars and amplifiers altered popular music forever. Much has been published about the Fender Electric Instrument Co., but Leo always wanted its story to be told 'just the way it happened'. Now, Forrest White, his friend and only general manager, offers a behind-the-scenes look at this company. In his down-to-earth style, White traces the company's entire history, from Leo's beginnings as a radio repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS and beyond. In between are stories about the development of the Telecaster, Precision Bass and Stratocaster, as well as insights into Leo Fender's unique personality. Fender: The Inside Story is packed with more than 100 historic photos and illustrations; instrument diagrams and specifications; and anecdotes about artists such as Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Speedy West, and Tex Ritter. Here is the book that sets the record straight and dispels the myths about the Fender Electric Instrument Co., a company that forever changed the look, sound, and personality of American music. Author: White, Forrest ISBN-10: 0879303093

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Confessions of a Video Vixen

Confessions of
Confessions of a Video Vixen
Karrine Steffans (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars(564)

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Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industry—from the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which marked her own life—to the excessive use of drugs, sex and bling.

Once the sought-after video girl, this sexy siren has helped multi-platinum artists, such as Jay-Z, R. Kelly and LL Cool J, sell millions of albums with her sensual dancing. In a word, Karrine was H-O-T. So hot that she made as much as $2500 a day in videos and was selected by well-known film director F. Gary Gray to co-star in his film, A Man Apart, starring Vin Diesel. But the film and music video sets, swanky Hollywood and New York restaurants and trysts with the celebrities featured in the pages of People and In Touch magazines only touches the surface of Karrine Steffans' life.

Her journey is filled with physical abuse, rape, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and single motherhood—all by the age of 26. By sharing her story, Steffans hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticised industry and help young women avoid the same pitfalls she encountered. If they're already in danger, she hopes to inspire them to find a way to dig themselves out of what she knows first-hand
to be a cycle of hopelessness and despair.

  • Rank: #6534 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-10-17
  • Released on: 2006-10-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.90" h x .59" w x 5.98" l, .65 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 224 pages

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Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industryfrom the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which marked her own lifeto the excessive use of drugs, sex and bling. Once the sought-after video girl, this sexy siren has helped multi-platinum artists, such as Jay-Z, R. Kelly and LL Cool J, sell millions of albums with her sensual dancing. In a word, Karrine was HOT. So hot that she made as much as $2500 a day in videos and was selected by well-known film director F. Gary Gray to co-star in his film, A Man Apart, starring Vin Diesel. But the film and music video sets, swanky Hollywood and New York restaurants and trysts with the celebrities featured in the pages of People and In Touch magazines only touches the surface of Karrine Steffans' life. Her journey is filled with physical abuse, rape, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and single motherhoodall by the age of 26. By sharing her story, Steffans hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticised industry and help young women avoid the same pitfalls she encountered. If they're already in danger, she hopes to inspire them to find a way to dig themselves out of what she knows first-hand to be a cycle of hopelessness and despair.

Description #2 by eBay - thermite-media:

Powered by Frooition Pro Click here to view full size. Full Size Image Click to close full size. Confessions of a Video Vixen [9780060842420] - Book NEW Author(s): Karrine Steffans, Karen Hunter Format: Hardcover # Pages: 205 ISBN-13: 9780060842420 Published: 07/01/2005 Language: English Weight: 0.99 pounds A no-holds-barred memoir by the star of numerous videos provides a behind-the-scenes exposT of the hip hop industry that takes the glitter off a world of trysts with celebrities, physical ab

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Confessions Of A Video Vixen

The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing, 2nd Edition

The Plain
The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing, 2nd Edition
Randall Wixen (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars(30)

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Publishing is one of the most complex and lucrative parts of the music business. Industry expert Randall Wixen covers everything from mechanical, performing and synch rights to sub-publishing, foreign rights, copyright basics, types of publishing deals, advice on representation and more. Get a view from the top, in plain English. This updated and revised edition has been prepared in light of the ever-changing landscape of music publishing, taking into account factors like illegal downloading and recent announcements from the Copyright Royalty Board. With an added "DIY" chapter, the author demonstrates why the playing field has changed for the traditional copyright adminstrators, and how musicians just starting out can protect their own work until they hit the big time.

  • Rank: #36068 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-11-01
  • Released on: 2009-11-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.02" h x .71" w x 5.98" l, .99 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 200 pages

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Publishing is one of the most complex and lucrative parts of the music business. Industry expert Randall Wixen covers everything from mechanical, performing and synch rights to sub-publishing, foreign rights, copyright basics, types of publishing deals, advice on representation and more. Get a view from the top, in plain English. This updated and revised edition has been prepared in light of the ever-changing landscape of music publishing, taking into account factors like illegal downloading and recent announcements from the Copyright Royalty Board. With an added DIY chapter, the author demonstrates why the playing field has changed for the traditional copyright adminstrators, and how musicians just starting out can protect their own work until they hit the big time.

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Monday, February 25, 2013

The Soundtrack of My Life

The Soundtrack
The Soundtrack of My Life
Clive Davis (Author), Anthony DeCurtis (Contributor)
4.2 out of 5 stars(26)

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In this star-studded autobiography, Clive Davis shares a personal, candid look into his remarkable life and the last fifty years of popular music as only a true insider can.In the history of popular music, no one looms as large as Clive Davis. His career has spanned more than forty years, and he has discovered, signed, or worked with a staggering array of artists: Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Dionne Warwick, Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, and hosted the world’s highest profile parties. In this fully illustrated, personal account, Davis tells all, from becoming an orphan in high school and getting through college and law school on scholarships, to being falsely accused of embezzlement and starting up his own record company, J Records. His wealth of experience offers valuable insight into the evolution of the music business over the past half-century and into the future. Told with Davis’s unmatched wit, frankness, and style, The Soundtrack of My Life exposes a trove of never-before-heard stories—some hilarious, others tragic, all revealing—that will captivate and inspire all music lovers.

  • Rank: #113 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-02-19
  • Released on: 2013-02-19
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.02" h x 5.98" w x .0" l, 2.10 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 608 pages

Description #1 by eCampus.com:

The Soundtrack of My Life, ISBN-13: 9781476714783, ISBN-10: 1476714789

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The Soundtrack of My Life

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BIn this star-studded autobiography, Clive Davis shares a personal, candid look into his remarkable life and the last fifty years of popular music as only a true insider can./BPIn the history of popular music, no one looms as large as Clive Davis. His career has spanned more than forty years, and he has discovered, signed, or worked with a staggering array of artists: Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Simon and Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Dionne Warwick, Carlos Santana, The Grateful Dead, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, and hosted the world's highest profile parties.PPIn this fully illustrated, personal account, Davis tells all, from becoming an orphan in high school and getting through college and law school on scholarships, to being falsely accused of embezzlement and starting up his own record company, J Records. His wealth of experience offers valuable insight into the evolution of the music business over the past half-century and into the future.PPTold with Davis's unmatched wit, frankness, and style,IThe Soundtrack of My Life/Iexposes a trove of never-before-heard storiessome hilarious, others tragic, all revealingthat will captivate and inspire all music lovers.

Hitmaker: The Man and His Music

Hitmaker
Hitmaker: The Man and His Music
Tommy Mottola (Author), Cal Fussman (Contributor)
4.2 out of 5 stars(12)

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Much has been written about Tommy Mottola, one of the most powerful, visionary, and successful executives in the history of the music industry. He discovered, developed and launched the careers of many superstars, including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Gloria Estefan, and is credited with creating the "Latin Explosion." He has had the privilege of working alongside Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, the Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, and Ozzy Osbourne, amongst other music giants. This is his story--a story of the modern music industry, from Elvis to the iPod--through the eyes of the man who made much of it happen.

HITMAKER recounts how a kid from the Bronx--and a college dropout--became one of the music industry's most creative and controversial CEOs. For the first time, Tommy lays bare the facts behind the most sensational aspects of his life, such as being married to and developing the career of Mariah Carey, managing Michael Jackson's emotional ups and downs, and the power struggle with his onetime boss and mentor Walter Yetnikoff. HITMAKER will take you inside this world of power, money, and fame as he recounts the fascinating dealings with countless icons, and what it was like to be at the top when the business suddenly changed.

Tommy's story is one that will never be duplicated--and here it is, in his own voice, for the first time.

  • Rank: #4273 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-01-29
  • Released on: 2013-01-29
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.50" h x 1.25" w x 6.50" l, 1.44 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 400 pages

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Hitmaker: The Man and His Music by Tommy Mottola with Cal Fussman (2013, Hardcover) BRAND NEW SHIPS VIA UPS or USPS - FAST SHIP - INSURED www.ups.com www.usps.com MOST ALL ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 1 to 3 BUSINESS DAYS VIA UPS. Much has been written about Tommy Mottola, one of the most powerful, visionary, and successful executives in the history of the music industry. He discovered, developed and launched the careers of many superstars, including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Shakira, Jennifer L

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Hitmaker : The Man and His Music, ISBN-13: 9780446585187, ISBN-10: 0446585181

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For your consideration, a Brand New 1st Edition of Hitmaker by Tommy Mottola. It comes from a smoke and pet free home. Any questions, please ask. Thanks for looking.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eighth Edition

All You Need to Know About the Music Business
All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eighth Edition
Donald S. Passman (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(7)

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The past two decades have seen file-sharing technology and digital streaming services transform the music business from top to bottom, and the changes keep coming at breakneck speed. How are record labels adapting to the demand for instantly accessible, low-cost music while coping with piracy? And what does it all mean for aspiring and established artists today? Donald Passman, one of the most trusted music lawyers in the country, offers his sage advice for creating, selling, sharing, and protecting your music in the Information Age in this updated eighth edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business. Called “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, Passman’s comprehensive guide—which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies over the past twenty years—draws on his unparalleled experience and up-to-the-minute knowledge of industry trends. Executives and artists, experts and novices alike, will benefit from Passman’s detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the latest technology, legalities, and practices shaping the music business, such as: • Royalties for music transmitted via digital down- loads, streaming services, cloud lockers, and apps • Updated licensing regulations and industry agreements • The most recent recording and music publishing deals • The new challenges for performing rights societies He also gives guidance on the basics, such as how to: • Select and hire a winning team of advisors— personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys—and structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships • Master the major and finer points of contract negotiations • Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting and music publishing • Maximize concert, touring, and merchandising agreements Anyone interested in making and marketing music—musicians, songwriters, agents, promoters, publishers, managers, and record company executives—needs this crucial text to keep up with the frenetic pace of technological and legal change. No one understands the music business better than Passman. Let him show you how to “make it” in one of the world’s most dynamic and challenging industries.

  • Rank: #2818 in Books
  • Published on: 2012-12-04
  • Released on: 2012-12-04
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 1.57" h x 6.37" w x 9.35" l, 1.45 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 512 pages

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The definitive and essential guide to the music industry, now in its eighth edition revised and updated with crucial information on the industry's major changes in response to rapid technological advances and economic uncertainty.The past two decades have seen file-sharing technology and digital streaming services transform the music business from top to bottom, and the changes keep coming at breakneck speed. How are the record labels adapting to the demand for instantly accessible, low-cost music while coping with piracy? And what does it all mean for aspiring and established artists today?Donald Passman, one of the most trusted music lawyers in the country, offers his sage advice for creating, selling, sharing, and protecting your music in the Information Age in what the Los Angeles Times has called the industry bible. Passman's comprehenisve guide has sold hundred of thousands of copies over the past twenty years thanks to his unparalleled experience and up-to-the-minute knowledge of industry trends.

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The past two decades have seen file-sharing technology and digital streaming services transform the music business from top to bottom, and the changes keep coming at breakneck speed. How are record labels adapting to the demand for instantly accessible, low-cost music while coping with piracy? And what does it all mean for aspiring and established artists today? Donald Passman, one of the most trusted music lawyers in the country, offers his sage advice for creating, selling, sharing, and protecting your music in the Information Age in this updated eighth edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business. Called the industry bible by the Los Angeles Times , Passmans comprehensive guidewhich has sold hundreds of thousands of copies over the past twenty yearsdraws on his unparalleled experience and up-to-the-minute knowledge of industry trends. Executives and artists, experts and novices alike, will benefit from Passmans detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the latest technology, legalities, and practices shaping the music business, such as: Royalties for music transmitted via digital down- loads, streaming services, cloud lockers, and apps Updated licensing regulations and industry agreements The most recent recording and music publishing deals The new challenges for performing rights societies He also gives guidance on the basics, such as how to: Select and hire a winning team of advisors personal and business managers, agents, and attorneysand structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships Master the major and finer points of contract negotiations Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting and music publishing Maximize concert, touring, and merchandising agreements Anyone interested in making and marketing musicmusicians, songwriters, agents, pr...

Saturday, February 23, 2013

How Music Works

How Music
How Music Works
David Byrne (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars(64)

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How Music Works is David Byrne’s remarkable and buoyant celebration of a subject he has spent a lifetime thinking about. In it he explores how profoundly music is shaped by its time and place, and he explains how the advent of recording technology in the twentieth century forever changed our relationship to playing, performing, and listening to music.

Acting as historian and anthropologist, raconteur and social scientist, he searches for patternsAand shows how those patterns have affected his own work over the years with Talking Heads and his many collaborators, from Brian Eno to Caetano Veloso. Byrne sees music as part of a larger, almost Darwinian pattern of adaptations and responses to its cultural and physical context. His range is panoptic, taking us from Wagnerian opera houses to African villages, from his earliest high school reel-to-reel recordings to his latest work in a home music studio (and all the big studios in between).

Touching on the joy, the physics, and even the business of making music, How Music Works is a brainy, irresistible adventure and an impassioned argument about music’s liberating, life-affirming power.

  • Rank: #9649 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2012-09-12
  • Released on: 2012-09-12
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

Description #1 by Insound.com:

In his latest book since the best-selling , David Byrne takes on the role of musical historian and anthropologist as he dissects how, exactly, music has been shaped through time and place. Ranging in scope from Wagnerian opera houses to African villages to birdsongs in San Francisco, Byrnes How Music Works is a guided tour of the business, physics and joys of music. One of the most brilliant artists of our time, Byrnes writing, honed from a life of musical experience, will be remembered as one of the most enlightening books on the subject in a long, long time.

Description #2 by eCampus.com:

The Music Instinct How Music Works and Why We Can't Do Without It, ISBN-13: 9780199754274, ISBN-10: 0199754276

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Categories: Music * General. Contributors: Philip Ball - Author. Format: Hardcover

Thursday, February 21, 2013

This Business of Music, 10th Edition (This Business of Music: Definitive Guide to the Music Industry)

This Business of Music, 10th Edition (This Business of Music
This Business of Music, 10th Edition (This Business of Music: Definitive Guide to the Music Industry)
M. William Krasilovsky (Author), Sidney Shemel (Author), John M Gross (Author), Jonathan Feinstein (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars(14)

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The bible of the music industry! Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Every chapter has been revised. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question “Are there borders in cyberspace?” The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis—plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites—make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and universities, and everyone who wants to make music and make money.

  • Rank: #9595 in Books
  • Brand: Watson-Guptill
  • Published on: 2007-06-26
  • Released on: 2007-06-26
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.57" w x 6.14" l, 1.96 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 528 pages
  • Published by Watson-Guptill 510 Pages
  • Hardcover by M. William Krasilovsky and Sidney Shemel with contributions by John M. Gross
  • Author: Sidney Shemel

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Description #2 by Music44: The Sheet Music Store:

Book. The bible of the music industry with over 500000 copies sold! Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question Are there borders in cyberspace? The answer is yes, and this book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis - plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites - make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and universities, and everyone who wants to make music and make money.

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(The Definitive Guide to the Business and Legal Issues of the Music Industry). Book. Hardcover. 510 pages. Watson-Guptill #0823077233. Published by Watson-Guptill