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[Silje]

Hey Richard

How are you doing? I tried to find you on soundcloud but couldn't find you?

I wish I was on a place where a publisher would have any interest in signing only pre-existing, but I am still too new in the game hopefully in the future Now its pre-existing and everything I do for the next three years... E-mailed Taxi earlier to see what they said, will wait until they come back to me before I submit anything else. I will still hang out on the forum though, and I have already started counting down to the rally Even if I couldn't submit anything else it would be worth it just for the rally, they should make it twice a year!


-Silje

[remmet]

Hey Richard

How are you doing? I tried to find you on soundcloud but couldn't find you?

I wish I was on a place where a publisher would have any interest in signing only pre-existing, but I am still too new in the game hopefully in the future Now its pre-existing and everything I do for the next three years... E-mailed Taxi earlier to see what they said, will wait until they come back to me before I submit anything else. I will still hang out on the forum though, and I have already started counting down to the rally Even if I couldn't submit anything else it would be worth it just for the rally, they should make it twice a year!


-Silje

Hi Silje. Okay, now I have a better understanding of your situation. I think Casey's advice is good:

However, if you signed a deal with a publisher you can ask them if it's OK to pitch through Taxi for direct to supervisor (no other publisher/library) listings as long as you indicate (you could put it in the lyrics section) "(c) PUBLISHER XYZ". But I would also check with Taxi even if the publisher said OK, just to be sure it wouldn't cause them any issues with the client, violate their policies, etc.

Regarding collaborations, it brings up an interesting issue. Does your agreement with the publisher also impose the same limits and obligations on your co-writers who presumably have not signed a deal with the publisher? I assume your co-writers would need to assign their rights to the publisher for these specific pieces, correct?

In any case, I wish you much success with this publisher, and I look forward to seeing you at the Rally in November!

Oh, and my Soundcloud page is here: https://soundcloud.com/richard-emmet/

Richard

[DesireInspires]

I think you should just focus on the publishing deal. It almost sounds as if you regret signing. You should really give things a chance first. You worked hard to get the deal. Do your best to fulfill your obligation and do not worry about other deals.

You have a publishing deal. That is something to be extremely happy and proud of!