What's the skinny on covers! Listing #130308CV
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:53 pm
I hope this is the appropriate location to ask this question. What I'm curious about is Listing 130308CV for the "At Last" cover.
How does this work. I've only ever recorded original music or collaborations of original music. Does an artist have to purchase the mechanical license to sell to a music supervisor?
Is this something that the listings music supervisor pays for a mechanical license and the 5,000 - 15,000 payout is simply for the master recording?
When it says you must control 100% of the master rights is that talking about the recording itself with no samples, or is this some type of mechanical license?
OR , does the artist simply record an original cover (as long as there is no sampling) and submit to taxi? I'm interested in giving this a shot, so quick advise would be awesome! If some licensing is necessary please provide the information so I can get that going. Thanks so much!
MUSIC SUPERVISOR working on MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM and TV PROJECTS needs YOUR COVERS of the classic song: "AT LAST."
Here's the best part. They're open to hearing VOCAL **and** INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS in ALL GENRES, TEMPOS, and LANGUAGES! Want to do a stripped-down, acoustic-guitar version with tender vocals? How about an UPBEAT, BOSSA NOVA version in Russian? CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY? Ska... Electro Pop... Indie Rock... the possibilities are endless! You can go serious, sexy, romantic, quirky, kitschy, obnoxious, etc.... Here's your chance to give this amazing song your personal touch!
TAXI Tip 1: They're going to be looking for something FRESH and UNIQUE, but accessible to a wide audience. Think outside the box. But if you're going to play it safe, your version really has to be spectacular. And... just as you wouldn't draw a mustache on the Mona Lisa, please do NOT add your own lyrics or a different melody to the original song.
TAXI Tip 2: For songs with vocals, we think the vocal delivery is going to be KEY for this. Give the lyrics meaning without going over the top. Could simplicity, authentic soul, and some edge win the day? Absolutely! Hip and Contemporary? Without a doubt! It's up to you to find that sweet spot that makes people notice how cool it is, but without stealing the spotlight from the song itself - the true star of the show.
If your cover is licensed, you will receive a one-time buy-out of $5,000-$15,000. You must own or control 100% of the Master rights to submit for this listing. NO SAMPLES of other songs or artists can be incorporated into your track. And don't forget, this is DIRECT to the MUSIC SUPERVISOR! Please submit one to three cover versions. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by a person Hand-Picked by the MUSIC SUPERVISOR. No full critiques. Please submit by Friday, March 8, 2013, 9:30AM PST. TAXI #U130308CV
How does this work. I've only ever recorded original music or collaborations of original music. Does an artist have to purchase the mechanical license to sell to a music supervisor?
Is this something that the listings music supervisor pays for a mechanical license and the 5,000 - 15,000 payout is simply for the master recording?
When it says you must control 100% of the master rights is that talking about the recording itself with no samples, or is this some type of mechanical license?
OR , does the artist simply record an original cover (as long as there is no sampling) and submit to taxi? I'm interested in giving this a shot, so quick advise would be awesome! If some licensing is necessary please provide the information so I can get that going. Thanks so much!
MUSIC SUPERVISOR working on MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILM and TV PROJECTS needs YOUR COVERS of the classic song: "AT LAST."
Here's the best part. They're open to hearing VOCAL **and** INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS in ALL GENRES, TEMPOS, and LANGUAGES! Want to do a stripped-down, acoustic-guitar version with tender vocals? How about an UPBEAT, BOSSA NOVA version in Russian? CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY? Ska... Electro Pop... Indie Rock... the possibilities are endless! You can go serious, sexy, romantic, quirky, kitschy, obnoxious, etc.... Here's your chance to give this amazing song your personal touch!
TAXI Tip 1: They're going to be looking for something FRESH and UNIQUE, but accessible to a wide audience. Think outside the box. But if you're going to play it safe, your version really has to be spectacular. And... just as you wouldn't draw a mustache on the Mona Lisa, please do NOT add your own lyrics or a different melody to the original song.
TAXI Tip 2: For songs with vocals, we think the vocal delivery is going to be KEY for this. Give the lyrics meaning without going over the top. Could simplicity, authentic soul, and some edge win the day? Absolutely! Hip and Contemporary? Without a doubt! It's up to you to find that sweet spot that makes people notice how cool it is, but without stealing the spotlight from the song itself - the true star of the show.
If your cover is licensed, you will receive a one-time buy-out of $5,000-$15,000. You must own or control 100% of the Master rights to submit for this listing. NO SAMPLES of other songs or artists can be incorporated into your track. And don't forget, this is DIRECT to the MUSIC SUPERVISOR! Please submit one to three cover versions. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by a person Hand-Picked by the MUSIC SUPERVISOR. No full critiques. Please submit by Friday, March 8, 2013, 9:30AM PST. TAXI #U130308CV