It is a time consuming process getting involved in the music business. As if it wasn't hard enough scheduling musicians to come out and record... lately the industry isn't as kind toward the musician / artist as it was in the past. Many of the ads for music offer no money, just exposure.
Everyone needs exposure, that's a given. But when it comes to weeks worth of work writing, arranging and mixing music, exposure alone does not cut the mustard. Exposure can be had in so many ways, and it is easy to find a way without sacrificing the income.
This is a note to all publishers and industry executives. The Aftereffekt wears many hats, and can be very versatile when writing custom music, whether theme based or song based. But it is after all, a business for us. Exposure does not compensate for significant time and effort put into a project. There is a very low margin of probability that we will accept an offer if no money is involved.
It may limit our opportunities, it may thin the ranks, but that is the way it is for us. If you hear our music and like it. We'd be glad to go the extra mile to make it perfect for the situation... but we'll not accept any projects without a payout... whether licensing, royalty, or the actual purchase of a song.
Please keep this in mind if you have an offer in-hand.
Thank you,
The musicians |
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