Takeaway from latest BMI statement

[JohnnyP]

I always try to write universal lyrics but this song "Moon To Your Star" just wanted to be written exactly the way it is. Lots of specific details, which are usually a no-no in our sync world.

I signed it in 2020 (along with 25 others) after a TAXI forward (thanks TAXI!) for a different song. Fast forward to this quarter's BMI statement and it looks like "Moon To Your Star" is getting some radio attention in Germany and especially Japan.

This industry is always full of surprises...

https://s.disco.ac/nxbosubptdoz

[nicotina]

Nice song! I guess sometimes you can break the rules and win. However, I do notice that the chorus is pretty universal. Maybe that helped, and counts more than what happens in the verses?

vince

[JohnnyP]

Nice song! I guess sometimes you can break the rules and win. However, I do notice that the chorus is pretty universal. Maybe that helped, and counts more than what happens in the verses?

vince

Good point Vince. Chorus is pretty universal and that may be why it was signed.
And thanks for the nice words!

[superkons]

I agree with Vince, rules exist so that they can be broken, and we can do that in a way that is not immediately evident, too, which you certainly did, John

[JohnnyP]

I agree with Vince, rules exist so that they can be broken, and we can do that in a way that is not immediately evident, too, which you certainly did, John

Thanks Marco, very well said.

[funsongs]

I like the fun and unusual stories and their back-road journey to success.
Sounds like a Country song.
WTG, JP.

[JohnnyP]

I like the fun and unusual stories and their back-road journey to success.
Sounds like a Country song.
WTG, JP.

Lol, sure does! And thanks

[magicjuani]

I always try to write universal lyrics but this song "Moon To Your Star" just wanted to be written exactly the way it is. Lots of specific details, which are usually a no-no in our sync world.

I signed it in 2020 (along with 25 others) after a TAXI forward (thanks TAXI!) for a different song. Fast forward to this quarter's BMI statement and it looks like "Moon To Your Star" is getting some radio attention in Germany and especially Japan.

This industry is always full of surprises...

https://s.disco.ac/nxbosubptdoz

Well done, Johnny!
And I'm sure it's just getting started with the royalties from your song! When listeners love a song in Japan, they want to make sure to play it again and again!

[DouglasKnight]

Wow, really lovely song, John. Thank you for sharing this, and congrats on the success!

[JohnnyP]

I always try to write universal lyrics but this song "Moon To Your Star" just wanted to be written exactly the way it is. Lots of specific details, which are usually a no-no in our sync world.

I signed it in 2020 (along with 25 others) after a TAXI forward (thanks TAXI!) for a different song. Fast forward to this quarter's BMI statement and it looks like "Moon To Your Star" is getting some radio attention in Germany and especially Japan.

This industry is always full of surprises...

https://s.disco.ac/nxbosubptdoz

Well done, Johnny!
And I'm sure it's just getting started with the royalties from your song! When listeners love a song in Japan, they want to make sure to play it again and again!

Thanks so much for the kind words! I sure hope folks want to listen to it over and over!