Tracks not listed with PRO
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Tracks not listed with PRO
Signed first agreement, foreign, per Taxi listing, about a year ago and none of the three tracks have appeared in my PRO , BMI.
From what read on the forum, music library/publisher should handle this - they have my PRO info.
Is it a simple question to ask them where at on this as follow up ?
How long does it usually take “
Don’t want to look bad if I’m missing something on how should work ?
Thanks for the feedback !!!
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From what read on the forum, music library/publisher should handle this - they have my PRO info.
Is it a simple question to ask them where at on this as follow up ?
How long does it usually take “
Don’t want to look bad if I’m missing something on how should work ?
Thanks for the feedback !!!
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No harm in asking the library for clarification. However, I've seen several variations:
- If the library is also with BMI (or even ASCAP) they'll register tracks in their account and yours.
- Some libraries not in the US will only register tracks with their own PRO, but others will also register them with BMI in your account.
- To cut down on admin, some libraries will only register tracks anywhere when they know they have been placed, and that might or might not include BMI.
Yes, it can get messy and as placements can take a long time expect that registration and payment for placements can take forever! In the mean time, if you ask the library whether you should attempt to register any of the tracks they are publishing I'm pretty sure they will say no but its better for your own peace of mind to know where you stand. Will you eventually get paid for placement of tracks that are not initially registered with BMI? In theory, yes provided they are correctly registered elsewhere using your correct IPI/CAE - look up reciprocal agreements at BMI or elsewhere. Sadly, mistakes happen and cue sheets get missed from time to time, but mostly you just have to have faith that if you've done all you can to keep things on the rails it'll all fall into place.
I hope that helps, but maybe someone else will elaborate or provide a better answer.
- If the library is also with BMI (or even ASCAP) they'll register tracks in their account and yours.
- Some libraries not in the US will only register tracks with their own PRO, but others will also register them with BMI in your account.
- To cut down on admin, some libraries will only register tracks anywhere when they know they have been placed, and that might or might not include BMI.
Yes, it can get messy and as placements can take a long time expect that registration and payment for placements can take forever! In the mean time, if you ask the library whether you should attempt to register any of the tracks they are publishing I'm pretty sure they will say no but its better for your own peace of mind to know where you stand. Will you eventually get paid for placement of tracks that are not initially registered with BMI? In theory, yes provided they are correctly registered elsewhere using your correct IPI/CAE - look up reciprocal agreements at BMI or elsewhere. Sadly, mistakes happen and cue sheets get missed from time to time, but mostly you just have to have faith that if you've done all you can to keep things on the rails it'll all fall into place.
I hope that helps, but maybe someone else will elaborate or provide a better answer.
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Re: Tracks not listed with PRO
I recently saw an album I made around 1 year ago for one of my publisher appear in my PRO.
Other publishers of mine are much quicker (days/weeks).
Tracks I have with another publisher have never appeared in my PRO, so it varies greatly.
Other publishers of mine are much quicker (days/weeks).
Tracks I have with another publisher have never appeared in my PRO, so it varies greatly.
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They could well be registered with their own domestic PRO but not feed through to your own unless there's a placement.
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Many thanks Telefunkin, Superkons, and Cosmicdolphin - greatly appreciate the feedback !!!
I’ll send a note seeking clarification from the music library - good to be in the know on possible scenarios.
I’ll send a note seeking clarification from the music library - good to be in the know on possible scenarios.
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Many libraries don't register tracks unless there is a placement or a good possibility of one. It's nothing to be concerned about.
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Oops!! "there", not "their"!
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