Back Online Jan 1st 2011

We appreciate everyones patience while we enjoy this holiday break.
For all of you who celebrated we hope yours was as enjoyable as ours.
Happy New Year!

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Happy Holidays All Over Globe

Enjoy your Hanukkah, kwanza, Christmas, etc..... Time for family and
deliciously sugary foods.

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Jingle all the way....

I've started to put more thought into the jingle/song for our new
clients safety video. Based on the sample we were provided the
approach will be for us to develop our theme (safety) for the actual
video and build the song around it. The exciting yet potentially
challenging part of this is that there has been zero footage shot for
this video.

Ultimately the end result will be decided by the client. As we go
along we will provide updates to make certain our creative directions
are parallel. We should be starting this project with in the next
couple of weeks. Our deadline is June of 2011 but we are looking to
get it done by the end of February pending other higher priority
projects that come up. Getting a client a project early is always
good for business.

As always... Thanks for reading.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Scrabbled Wine & Champagne

A fireplace, game of scrabble, snow covered mountains, and friends
with Wine & Champagne playing in the background.....

It's interesting when you play your music for a group of
friends/people hoping they compliment your work.

It's actually pretty great when they don't say anything at all and
still really enjoy what their doing (scrabble).

Compliments in the form of silence are just as great as verbal flattery.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Adele - Feb 22nd

For all of you who are into soulful and lyrically moving music you
should check out Adele. Her last album "19" dropped in January 2008
and was a hit in the States and all over Europe. Her new album "21"
will be out in February 2011.

You can get "19" on iTunes now and I highly recommend buying the
"iTunes Live From SoHo."

"Hometown Glory" is a moving masterpiece.

Check out a brief bio:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adele_(singer)?wasRedirected=true

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Local Food Music

There is a local restaurant chain in the D.C. area we go to every couple of weeks for dinner.  We went over to the spot in South East D.C. this past Monday and had a 30 minute wait.  A 30 minute wait is impressive for a Monday evening and likely because the food is always excellent. 

 I have always noticed the music being played and that it is extremely similar to what I have produced.  I sparked a conversation with the hostess and waitress about the music.  I asked if its a set play-list or a random search on iTunes.  Come to find out it is a random process of music selection, according to the waitress.  I asked for the managers business card and will be reaching out to him early next week about putting some of our music on their play-list.  It seems like it will be an easy sell because the music currently played is not restricted/licensed and all I am asking for is exposure.   

It would be pretty awesome to go out to dinner on a Friday night and hear one of our songs being played while sipping on a Bacardi and Coke (with lime).  I will update on this next week or as soon as we get a response.        

Enjoy your Thursday night

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

In The Lobby on Valentine's Day

  I remember a few months ago thinking about asking the leasing manager of our building to play my music in the lobby.  I thought it would be a great resource for exposure considering at least 100 people come through the lobby each day.  I also thought it would be pretty awesome to come home after a long day of work and hear my own music when I walk in the door.

I came home this evening after a long days work and guess what?  I was asked by the front desk to play my music in the lobby.  He said it would be great laid back music to play in the evening.  It may be something minuscule to some but to me it is another step in the right direction.  Each step up counts as a step towards success.  I believe in my music but it is always nice to hear someone else say the same.

February - I was asked today by the leasing manager to put music together for a Valentines Day building party/social event in February.  I don't know exactly what I am going to put together for this event but I have a few weeks to plan.  Your ideas are always appreciated.....

For those of you outside of the U.S. who are not familiar with Valentine's Day:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day 


Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG 

Pure Imagination

"Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you'll see
Into your imagination

We'll begin
With a spin
Traveling in
The world of my creation
What we'll see
Will defy
Explanation

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it."

Above are a portion of the lyrics to "Pure Imagination" sung by Gene Wilder in the 1971 classic "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory."  It truly is a majestic and timeless song. It is also a part of my all time favorite sound track.  It was made specifically for this movie.  Check it out on iTunes

Wine & Champagne

  If you have been reading our blog over the past couple of weeks you will know that we put together a CD to sell at a local fundraiser.  The fundraiser went really well and we sold several CD's.

I never did mention the name of the CD.  It is titled "Wine & Champagne."  The name came to me randomly when I completed mixing all of the songs with their own title but didn't have one for the CD.  There is an eclectic batch of musical genres on this CD ranging from mild Classical, Jazz, R&B, to Funk.

The idea behind the CD title is that some songs call for celebration and others call for relaxation.  The first thing I could think of was, "What comes to mind when your at an event and you're drinking wine or champagne?"  It really just made sense and flowed with the concept of the CD from beginning to end.

Earlier today I received call from a friend of a friend who attended the fundraiser and purchased one of our CD's.  She asked me if she could buy 2 copies.  I am flattered and very much appreciative she called me in support of my work verses burning a copy of her friends CD.  We charged $8.00 per CD during the event and will likely stick to that for now.  It is less than an iTunes CD but not so cheap it seems sketchy.
Our goal is to have this CD on iTunes by mid January of next year (next month).  Once we put it out we will be sure to say (blog) loud and proud....  We really appreciate everyone's support from the start.  We have received nothing but positive feedback.

Talk to you tomorrow

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

P.S.  We received more info on the Safety video jingle.  He sent us a sample and it looks like it's going to be a fun challenge.  More to come on this in the coming weeks.  

Jingle Safety & Networking

Last night we went to a retirement for Eric's uncle. A family member was at the retirement party who works for a large electrical company. A part of his job is Safety and training all personnel what not to do and how not to do it. He approached Eric and I about creating a jingle for a safety video he was putting together for work. He plans to send me a sample video sometime this week to give us an idea of what he is looking for. It sounds like it could be a new and exciting experience.

Since this was a party there of course was a DJ. Of course the best thing about having business cards is giving them away. BSMG is not so much into DJ'ing but of course music is universal and if I can help him out he can help me out. After the party was over I went up on the stage and talked with him for about 10 mins. We discussed what the other does, how long we've been doing music, and we are looking to do in the future. He is based out of Maryland and is completing a recording studio build sometime early 2011. We exchanged information and it felt like a mutually beneficial conversation.

Networking is the easiest and one of the most affective (and free) ways of expanding a business. From a self-confidence perspective it can be challenging to walk up to someone you don't know and spark up a conversation. I have certainly do not lack self-confidence but even I can hesitate at times depending on the situation. The options for me are to approach an opportunity or walk away wondering what I missed.

On comes Monday!

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Classical tracks

Jackie Gleason (mood music)
Montivonio
Brahms
Franck
Tchaikovsky

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CD's and Compliments

Last night went really well. We received tons of compliments and sold
9 CD's. That's not bad considering we did no promotion prior to (no
time) and there was 50-75 people there. It was also a fundraiser for
DC Child and Family Services making it inappropriate to promote our CD
during and prior to the event. Towards the end of the event A
couple of people who purchased the CD started talking to others in the
room and it blew up from there. We had a few folks approach us to
create music for thier work events and the manager of our building
wants us to create/play our music at all future events. Incredibly
and quite surreal for me, I was asked to autograph our CD by several
folks who bought it. That's something I didn't expect at this point
with us really just now starting to put our music out on display.
That was definatly the highlight of the event for me. It was
fantastic to have such great support and reinforced that all the
handwork we put in for preparation paid off.

For our first real event we are more than pleased and excited about
the outcome. Stay tuned!

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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A Good Cause and an Autograph

The event has officially ended for the night. Money was raised for
Child and Family Services (CFS) everyone had a great time.

I was asked 4 separate times to autograph our CD for people who bought
it. Crazy! Stay tuned for more tomorrow.....I'm beat.

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I'm tired

I'm tired. It's been a long week. Tomorrows the big day and I've got
3.5 songs left to mix. Sleepless nights and early mornings....

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Mixing & 12 Tracks

I have been spending a lot of time this week mixing all of the music for our CD. We have a name for the CD and have selected 12 songs to be on the CD. Eric, BSMG CEO, did a fantastic job creating the CD cover. Once we unveil our CD on Friday I will give you all the details. We're pretty excited (even though we have no idea what to expect.)

Good Night
Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Perfection?

I mentioned yesterday that we will be attending an auction this Friday to showcase and sell our music. I have spent the last couple of nights perfecting my music until my ears started to fall inside-out. It seems no matter how much I work on each song I always hear something I want to change. I am learning when to call it quits without compromising quality. It's been a long day/night. Check out tomorrow.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

CD's For Everyone....

 This Friday, December 10th, we will be attending an auction to raise money for Child and Family Services here in D.C.  The host of the event heard my music and loved it.  She asked if we could bring more music to play during the auction to have people listen and buy our CD.  Of course I said yes.  We will be playing 12 lounge/down-tempo house tracks.  We have not sorted out how much we will charge per CD but it will be a reasonable price. 

Now the difficult part...

Being this is the first time we have attempted to sell physical CD's this will be an interesting process.
(I honestly can't remember the last time I bought a CD in a store.) We have no interest in selling CD's with our name written on it in marker.   I know that we are not a major distributor or publisher but amateur is not the perception we want to portray. 

Eric, BSMG COO, did hours of research on CD cover art, design, and printing.  We have ordered all of the materials and should have them in by Tuesday.  We created the CD cover design and I invented a new word in the process.  (I will be happy to share the word with you when it has been trademarked.)  I am putting together a play-list of 12 songs from our current music catalog.  Tweaking the audio on each for the most crisp sound has been a perfectionist headache.  This week we will be spending lots of hours getting ourselves prepared for the 10th.   

Yes, you can trademark a word but there are stipulations.  See trademark website if you're interested in learning more. http://www.uspto.gov/

Stay tuned for updates and enjoy your week.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG   

PS - We decided not to go with Taxi.com for now.  Not for negative reasons, we just prefer to keep that resource on the shelf until we are fully interested.    

 

Oppurtunity Knocks

This afternoon we were given an oppurtunity to showcase my music at an
upcoming event. The event will take place here in our building on the
10th of Dec. Now all we have to do is print CD covers and figure out
how much to charge per CD. Or do we give them out for exposure
purposes? This will be fun.

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Taxi Forums/Reveiws

As I mentioned in my most recent blog we have been looking into an A&R company called Taxi.  Again, your first year of membership is $299.95 with 1 year customer satisfaction money back guarantee.  After putting some numbers on paper that is not a bad price if you stay focused on what Taxi offers.  

We went to several forums where members of Taxi put out their personal Pro's and Con's regarding Taxi services.   So far it looks like Taxi is a reliable resource but of course success is never guaranteed.

Industry listings are put out every 15 days via Taxi resources.  The more listings you submit your songs to the higher chances of placement your songs will have.  According to the website nearly all of your songs will be constructively critiqued.  This is a good thing as long as you can take the opinions of others listening toyour music. 

A number of complaints were members stating how great they believe their music is and somehow it was never picked-up.  In all aspects of life there is a measure of quality over quantity and expectation.  Both of those are blurred by a relative perspective.  In short, if everyone had great music there would be no need for Taxi. 

We will keep digging to find out as much as we can about Taxi before dishing out $300.  Stay tuned....

http://www.taxi.com/

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Disclaimer: All text published in this blog will not replace performing your own research and forming your own opinion.  BSMG is not liable for any decision you make based on our perspective/opinion of any and all topics discussed.  In short, do your own research and make informed decisions on all sources discussed in this blog.      

Taxi.com (A&R) - Not What You Think

  I have been doing some reading and came across an A&R company called Taxi.  It is an interesting name and mildly deceiving when you're looking to break into the music industry.  Taxi is the worlds leading A&R company.  Their job is to facilitate the exposure of your music.  Industry listings are presented to Taxi and are forwarded to Taxi members.  The listing breaks down exactly what the Record Label, Music Supervisor, Program Director, etc are looking for.  Here is an abbreviate Taxi industry listing for a television show:

"THOUGHTFUL, CONTEMPORARY, HEARTFELT, ACOUSTIC INDIE POP or SINGER SONGWRITER BALLADS with DISTINCTIVELY THROATY FEMALE VOCALS a la Adele ("Make Me Feel My Love"), Holly Palmer ("Bad for You") and Duffy ("Syrup and Honey") for a long-running, emotionally-charged soap opera. Your INTIMATE, STRAIGHT-FORWARD song must help set the tone for various emotional scenes ranging from melancholy to sultry to joyous. Keep lyrics current and fresh, uncomplicated and heartwarming."

Taxi charges $299.95 for the first year but offers a 1 year money back guarantee if you are not pleased with their services.  Each song submission in response you provide to an industry listing is $5.00 per song.  $299.95 may sound like a lot but it appears to be worth it if you have a full-time job and take your music seriously.  Take a look at their website to learn more. 

Better Business Bureau Rating: B
http://www.la.bbb.org/Business-Report/TAXI-13006572

Taxi.com Website - Check out their FAQ for a rundown of services they offer
http://www.taxi.com/

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Patience Please

Patience is a virtue we all have to address on a regular basis.  With the Holiday Season arriving things for us have slowed down a bit.  The collaboration I have been blogging about has been pushed back to mid January; for positive reasons.  The other client who contacted us to create music for his website is moving to Florida.  He will need a few weeks to get settled into his new digs with his family.

One of the valuable and more tangible aspects of patience is the outcome.  When people feel comfortable and are mentally/emotionally prepared to work, the end product is typically at its peak.  In the meantime  I will be working to expand my catalog of music and we will be seeking local artist for future collaborations.

I have found a new interest in classical music.  In another month I will have the new Orchestra/Symphony sw upgrade.  I will be experimenting to see what I can come up with.

See "100 Must Have Classical Songs A-Z" on iTunes if your into soothing passionate music.


Chuck Anderosn
CEO, BSMG

Website Music Updates

  Go to our website and check out the music updates.  Several songs have been added to each category.  Your feedback is always welcomed.  Enjoy

http://www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com/BeatScience/Home.html

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Mastering Software

Looking for music mastering software... recommendations pls? (Mac/Logic Compatible)

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American readers.

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Website Musical

I mentioned in a previous blog about an old high school friend who asked me to create music for his website. Sometime this week I will be chatting about the specifics of the sound he is looking for. I have a decent sized catalog of music so it could be possible I already have music that fits his request.

We are still waiting to hear back from our other client who we're collaborating with. It's only been a couple days since we sent the music and we hope to get feedback soon.

Tomorrows Wednesday - Enjoy

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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A Break

Taking a break from the music tonight. I've spent the last week locked down in the studio putting the collab music together. A mental vacation is what I need. Have a great night.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Lift Off - Songs Have Been Sent

Being that this is our first collaboration we are very excited to get feedback from the artist (her). I spent several nights working long hours to provide the best quality music I could. We will keep you posted on what comes next.

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A New Song - "Meadows"

 I am working on a 4th track for this up coming collaboration titled "Meadows."  We will be sending her a total of four tracks including "Meadows."  She provided a brief description of what genre/style of music she is in to and I believe I hit the mark. 

"Meadows" is a beautiful love story with intrinsic value that gives me such a relaxed vibe each time I listen to it.  We really think she will enjoy this song.  No pressure though :-)  We have three other song to choose from but we would be happily flattered if she enjoyed them all.   We will be sending all four songs out this Sunday.   We are putting together a simple "beginner" agreement for the first stage of our collaboration laying out our legal expectations and supporting hers.  Sharing creative ideas and inspiration is invaluable...but business pays bills.  

To get an idea of what "Meadows" production sounds like listen to Matt Alber's "End of The World" from his album titled Hide Nothing.  Its a beautiful song with or without the lyrics.  You can catch him on iTunes. 



By the way, if you have any intention what so ever to get into the music licensing business I highly encourage you to read "The Musician's Guide to Licensing Music."   It is an incredible resource and has given me all the resources I need, and then some, for our production company....Read the book! 

Hope you have a great night.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Jazz and Then Some - Collaboration

 I have been working all night on several different songs for this upcoming collaboration.  The artist we are working with is primarily into Jazz.  I have a few different songs I've created that have a Jazz feel with a contemporary touch to them.

On a side note - We were contacted this morning by an old  high school friend of mine who asked us to create music for his website.  Once I send off the music for our collaboration I believe we will be creating cyberspace music.  Have a great night!


Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Camille - French Pop

Yesterday I talked about Randy Weston and his incredible 6 decades of contributions to Music. Another artist I am listening to for this collaboration is a French Pop artist by the name of Camille. The artist that I am working with has an unorthodox approach to her musical taste...which I genuinely appreciate and respect.

Camille's music has landed her several French music awards over the years. I believe Camille's last album was released in 2008 but my favorite was put out in 2006. She has been described as being heavily influenced by the icelandic icon Bjork. Check Camille out on iTunes and decide for yourself.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Randy Weston (The Storyteller) - "Fly Hi"

 When I spoke with the artist I've mentioned a couple of times on here about collaborating with one of her favorite artists is Randy Weston.  Mr. Weston is a funky jazz piano player that has been putting out music since the early 50's (six decades) with an African influence.  I looked him up on iTunes and purchased a few tracks off of his latest album, "The Storyteller."  My favorite is track 10,"Fly Hi."  Check it out on iTunes

With this collaboration our intent is for me to create/produce the track and have her provide the vocals. Our discussion was much more fluid than that but this is where we decided to start for now.   I will be putting the track together this week as well as sending previous tracks I made in the Jazz genre for her to listen to.  Once she gets a solid feeling about one or two of them we will move forward with adding vocals and tweaks.  My intent is to put together a song that feels a bit like Randy Weston with a more contemporary sound.  This will be a fun and exiting journey.  There is more to come.  Thanks for reading.

For more on Randy Weston check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Weston

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG 

Early Morning

Going to bed early on a Saturday night to get an early start tomorrow. I'm working on a couple of Jazz/soul tracks for our collaboration with a local artist.

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Website - Background Music

An old high school friend of mine reached out to us to create music for his website. We aren't sure what type of sound he is looking for just yet. This will be our first website request and we hope it works out. Ill fill you in when we get more info.

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

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Collaboration - A Discussion

  We were expecting a call tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) from an artist who we recently met at a meetup group.  I mentioned her talent in a previous blog.  She called us earlier today due to appointment conflicts tomorrow.  The conversation went really well.  I will tell you all about it tomorrow....
Have a great Friday night!



Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Mechanical License - (Not for the guy that fixes your car)

I mentioned previously that I have been reading a book on licensing music.  Here is a snippet from the book on Mechanical Licensing:

The Musician's Guide to Licensing Music - By Darren Wilsey, with Daylle Deanna Schwartz

Page 91: The term mechanical rights is used in reference to the right to manufacture and sell copies of a recording.  Permission for doing so is granted through what's known as a mechanical license.  This is the type of license that is involved with recording contract, soundtrack albums, DVD's, compilations, or any msuic collections where copies are manufactured and sold. 


If you're serious about music, read the book.  It's a great resource.


Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

A Saturday Collaboration - Ella Fizgerald Sound

  Over the past several months we have had about a half dozen artist approach BSMG for a collaborative effort.  Unfortunately not a single artist followed through and it seems their inspiration/motivation fizzled. 

While at our first meet-up, when the gentleman freestyled on our track, I met another artist who writes/sings/produces her own music.  She has a smooth jazz Ella Fitzgerald type sound.  This would be the first time an artist followed through so it is exciting to see what the outcome will be.  At this point we just want to know the basics, not only about her music but her as a person and an artist.  It's important for us to have a good feeling about someone we intend on doing business with.  She has great music and appears to be very approachable based off our initial encounter.  At the very least I believe it could be a pleasant conversation even if we decide not to move forward with a collaboration.  I will fill you in Saturday night after we chat with her to see where each us is headed musically.


Have a great night....

Chuck Anderson
BSMG, CEO
  

30 Seconds - A Commercial's Lifespan

  The average commercial is 30 seconds long.  The music you hear behind each commercial plays a significant role in how the consumer views a product.  Think about your favorite commercial, for those of you who have one,  and try to separate the image on TV from the music behind it.  The image you see and the music you hear have been created to identify one with the other.   It's always interesting to dig a little bit deeper and see how much effort goes into selling products. 

Enjoy your Tuesday evening, or Wednesday afternoon, depending what timezone you're in.


Thanks for reading...

BSMG Staff

Cover By Copyright

  We put several of our new songs along with some older songs together to send off to the Copyright Office.  The U.S. Copyright Office provides you with protection of your works.  Submitting to the Copyright Office is not a requirement but it does provide you with legal rights you would otherwise not have.  To file your works online it would cost you approximately $35.  That's a good deal that guarantee's that your work will always be your work. 

Check out the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov for more information on protecting your investment. 


Have a great night


Chuck Anderson
BSMG, CEO

Blogging Do's and Blogging Dont's

  Tell me what you think about our blog.  What about our blog do you enjoy?  What other blogs do you enjoy and why?  Comments and feedback is always welcomed....


Have a great Sunday night

BSMG Staff

Legal Advice - An Entertainment Industry Must Have (Meetup Group)

It is a Saturday at approx 4:30pm and we just arrived home from our second meet-up group. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, we went to Breasia Studios for a meet-up. An Entertainment Lawyer was kind enough to provide members of the group legal advice. He provided us with an informative presentation on Copy Rights. The setting was really laid back and he answered all of our questions from a professional and informed perspective.

Photo courtesy of Breasia Studios

We discussed the means and process of publishing, protecting, and advancement of our music through a vast amount of resources he provided. We also discussed the advantages of registering with Performance Rights Organizations (PRO's) such as Broadcast Music Inc (BMI), and American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). PRO companies collect royalties on behalf of copyright owners. For instance, if your an artist who has a song being played in a bar in Washington D.C., that bar must pay a fee to BMI/ASCAP to play your song. BMI/ASCAP will then send you a check (quarterly) to compensate you for your artistry. It is a way of controlling who uses your material and making sure you get paid your percentage of royalties.

We also talked about Copyright laws regarding payout. Did you know the minimum a record company can pay a songwriter for copyright per song is $0.091? We had no idea but believe it or not that 9.1 cent can add up if a song is successful. This $0.091 rate is not a requirement or a standard. The benefit of negotiating deals is you can ask for anything you want for your music. If you want $8.00 a per unit (song) you certainly can ask. The difficult part is convincing the other party your deal is just as beneficial to them, if not more, as it is to you.

Photo courtesy of Breasia Studios

At the end of the day business is just that, business. Everyone involved is in it to make money. Typically a record label or publisher has more to lose when signing deals/agreements because you are not their only liability. The opportunity for you/me comes when your musical abilities are in-demand. This gives you the upper-hand and the chance to get the money you want and believe you deserve. Keep in mind, during a recession most businesses are more willing to negotiate terms that would benefit you more now than a couple years ago. Basically, ask for and take as much as you can. (Always get it in writing)

If you are interested in Entertainment Legal services in the DMV area, contact Mr. Conroy C. Harding, Harding Law Group, directly at www.hardinglawgroup.com. He was a cool laid-back guy who gave us solid advice and comes highly recommend by Breasia Studios.


PRO's:

BMI Website: http://www.bmi.com/licensing
ASCAP Website: http://www.ascap.com/

On a side note, we will not be posting video footage of John Legend, The Roots, Ozzie Ozbourne. We found out that we could get sued for putting live performances on our blog. With that said, it's a no go.


As always, thanks for reading

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

P.S.  Eric Emerick, BSMG COO, is a primary reason for BSMG's existence and future.  I do most of the blogging but outside of the music it's all him.   From designing and creating our website, keeping us organized, and managing day-to-day operations his knowledge and resources are invaluable.  I thought I would mention this because with him doing the behind the scenes work he has very little exposure to our readers and fans.  We are a fantastic team with nothing to stop us but ourselves!

    

Entertainment Lawyer - Meetup Group Legal Advice

Tomorrow afternoon we will be meeting with an Entertainment Lawyer at Breasia Recording Studio. The last time we discussed Breasia we were able to record a freestyle on two of the tracks I made for a Jam Session. I don't foresee anyone getting on the mic but we are still hoping to get some camera time during the legal discussions. This will be a great opportunity for us to soak in as much legal guidance as possible. We have a list of questions we plan to bring so we can fire at will to get the most of this meetup. Check back tomorrow to hear how things went.


For more info on Bresia Studios go to http://www.breasiastudios.com/ or check out their meetup.com webpage at http://www.meetup.com/breasiastudios/

Check out our latest track "Seduction (Love Me)" on our website at www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com. It will be available at full length for the next 24 hours.

Thanks for reading and enjoy your Friday!

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Seduction (Love Me) - Available For The Next 48 Hours

I have been blogging about "Seduction (Love Me)" House track for about two weeks. It is finally here and will be available for the next 48 hours at full length on our website. Enjoy the audible show. Comments on the blog are welcomed...

www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Song Of The Week - "Bonafide" By: Druw & Perez (To London, Australia And Beyond)

Some of my favorite House tracks have a smooth rhythm, two-step tempo, and soul to keep you feeling the beat from beginning to end. This track defines what I look for with its incredible yet smooth sound. "Bonafide" is brought to you by duo "Drew and Perez" out of the UK. They produce some of the greatest sounds coming out of the UK that could be considered the digital version of Earth Wind & Fire. This track is a little over six minutes long, so ladies, don't forget your dancing shoes. You can get this amazing track on iTunes via the August 13, 2010 released "The Sound Of Soul Heaven Records" (mixed by Aaron Ross & Neil Pierce).

Press play, close your eyes, and see yourself on the dance floor with your favorite drink, 2 hours into your local Saturday night classy/sexy dance club, and a handful of your closest's friends. (Don't be afraid to dance, no one cares about your lack of rhythm as much as you.)

Druw & Perez MySpaceMusic Page:
http://www.myspace.com/druwperez


A KnightBridge PentHouse Affair:

I spent a couple of years living in Canberra, the capitol of Australia. Canberra was a small city that didn't provide the largest variety of entertainment but there was one I would consider the best in the world. "Bonafide" takes me back to 2004-2006 when me and a half dozen friends would go out to this lounge bar in Canberra called Knights Bridge Penthouse. It was in a small suburb called Braddon about a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from where I lived. It was a small venue but offered one of the most comfortable and classy environments you could ask for. Take a look at the website and check out the photos.

KnightsBridge Penthouse Website:
http://www.knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au/index.php


Check out Soul Heaven Records for other artist like Druw & Perez:
http://www.soul-heaven.com/

Thanks for reading....have a great night

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Song of The Week - Will Be Posted This Afternoon

We are still in House (music) mode this week. Next week we are moving onto Commercial/Movie/Entertainment. More info on that is soon to come. Check back later today.

Stay Tuned
BSMG Staff

An Election Day - Where Will You Be?

Today is election day and we encourage all of those who have an opinion to go out and vote. The choice you have today will affect tomorrow. Be mindful of the candidate you select and be sure to do your research prior to your vote. An informed voter is effective in sending his or her message. An ignorant voter is sending an ineffective message.

We will be out volunteering at the polls today but we will be sure to get back on the music tomorrow. It's going to be chilly today (in D.C.) so don't forget your hat and hot tea/coffer if you plan on voting in the evening. Have a great day...

Get out and Vote!

BSMG Staff

"Drop In 60 Seconds" to "Seduction (Love Me)" - Laws Of Creativity

A few blogs ago we mentioned I have been working on a House track titled "Drop In 60 Seconds." That was actually its second title and we have since moved onto a third. The new title of this song is "Seduction (Love Me)" which fits perfectly. When I start building a song with the intro, verse, chorus, verse, etc...I tend to lead with my creativity. My direction is always there, for instance, if I want to create a House track or Hip-Hop track I keep it House or Hip-Hop all the way through. That part is easy. When I record a hook or put together a sweet chorus the track has a mind of its own. At times I modify the first verse and we like it so much I change the other three or four verses to match. This track has had three different names with three completely different stories behind it. As with all my other music, I downloaded this tracks to my iPhone and listened to it at least 20-30 times to catch what I consider flaws. This helps me in the creative process and allows me to think outside of our studio for inspiration. Because I ran this track through my ear drums several dozen times it turned out to be exactly what I wanted. I try not to search for perfection (relative term) but nearly perfect is always a goal.

Being an independent artist and entrepreneur we have the luxury of modifying and redirecting our vision to what we see as greatness or from a poor excuse for a song. We are confident with our product and have always felt going with your gut is the best motto to live by. My gut has made solid music for some time now. We are proud of what we produce and excited to share with everyone because it is a natural process we go through.

(If your gut is stuck, go on YouTube where you can find all types of tutorials and inspiration for your music productions. Or take a walk outside, watch a movie with your favorite music score, listen to the radio, read an entertainment mag, watch MTV2, etc... Inspiration is everywhere, we just have to find it.)

We will be posting a sample of this track on the blog and/or website within the next week. The lesson from this blog is.....go with your gut and don't be afraid to change it up.

If you have heard a sound/track we've created contact us directly via BSMG@BeatScienceMusicGroup.com. My creativity is sporadic and adventurous but if you give me a vision or goal we can certainly accommodate.

P.S. Always back-up your music on a backup HD separate from your Mac/PC. This was a lesson I learned a long time ago that I will never forget. If (when) your Mac/PC dies you will have all your works saved.

Check back soon for clips from John Legend and The Roots Crew.

Thanks for reading

Chuck Anderson
CEO, BSMG

Breasia Studios, Jam Session - A Freestyle With BSMG

We mentioned in a our last couple of blogs about a meet-up group we recently joined called "Production and Music Connection."  Last night was the first meetup with this group and it was an all around great experience.  In fact, I don't think it could have went any better.  I met several extremely talented artist and production professionals and received some really great feedback on our work.

Last nights meet-up, a Jam Session, was where each member had 5-8 minutes to showcase their work.  Some sung and played live instruments (most impressive) and others played pre-recorded vocal tracks that blew me away.  It was a diverse and unique group of musical genres that made the experience all the more enjoyable.  I applaud Breasia Studio for taking the time and energy to give artist a forum to showcase their talent.  I won't mention any names but the talent last night was inspiring and at times gave me chills.  From the sound engineer to the meet-up coordinator this was a complete success!    

One of the gentlemen who attended heard one of our sample tracks during our showcase and was  instantaneously inspired.  When it was his turn to showcase his work, directly after his pre-recorded track ended, he grabbed the nearest mic and jumped on two of ours with an incredible *freestyle.  We have attached a video clip of the freestyle for your listening pleasure.  The first track is titled "Not Guilty" which is a theatrical song.   The second track is a Hip-Hop song titled "Say Goodbye."  The digital instrumental is a music production of BSMG, but the lyrics were created by this artist on the spot. (This video was shot on an iPhone4 so please forgive the audio & video quality.)



*For those of you that are not Hip-Hop inclined a Freestyle,  is commonly referred as rap lyrics which are improvised through acapella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head"

Freestyle Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freestyle_rap

Special Note:

Artists, Advertisers, or Music Supervisor interested in BSMG services contact us directly at BSMG@BeatScienceMusicGroup.com.  We offer an array of musical productions that can be made to fit your desired sound and imagery.

For those members who attended last nights Meet-up, and asked about collaborating with BSMG, be sure to contact us when you're ready and available.  Collaborating is what makes us better at what we do.     

For more info on Breasia Studios, or the featured artist in this blog, contact Breasia directly at http://www.breasiastudios.com/.  They offer an array of music and lighting production services. 


Thank you for reading and stay tuned

Coming up this week you will see and hear from John Legend, Ozzy Ozbourne, The Roots, and Yusef aka Cat Stevens. 

P.S.  The "Song Of The Week" will be posted early this week as well. 

Chuck Anderson
BSMG, CEO

A Meetup Affair - Listening Party (Jam Session)

I went to the jam session tonight and had a really great time.  It was a great environment with people who were supportive and extremely talented.  We actually have a video of one of the meet-up members free-styling on two of our tracks.  It was bananas!   I'll blog more about it in the morning (Sunday).


Chuck Anderson
CEO - BSMG

Entertainment Lawyers Who Do What?

Starting a business is an adventure not many care to take.  Over the past year or so one of the most critical things we have been told to build a solid business is "Get a lawyer."  From a business standpoint it makes perfect sense to have a lawyer feed you the legal jargon via layman's terms.  This was something we did mid-way through the initial development of BSMG earlier this year.  After reading several business development books we felt like we had all of our bases covered regarding the protection of our investment, BSMG.  But for us we felt like the only way to guarantee the legitimacy of what we were doing was to consult an Entertainment Lawyer.  After all was said and done with our Entertainment Lawyer, we found out that we were on the right track.  Having a legal professionals confirmation makes sleeping at night a bit easier.

Reading the Music Licensing book I ran across a couple of pages discussing the benefits of having an Entertainment Lawyer represent you in more ways than one.  A lawyers role is always from a legal perspective in the capacity of protecting your investment.  From what I've read, a good Entertainment Lawyer can facilitate the scoring of TV, film, soundtrack, and even commercial placements.  When a lawyer works within the context of client representation, their presence has a certain appeal for all parties involved with a negotiation.  Having a lawyer allows you to accept or deny a deal with confidence knowing the legal expectations were understood with insight and experience.  Like most, our understanding of a lawyer's role was to represent you in court and take all your money.  Fortunately, we were wrong. 

When developing BSMG our initial thoughts were that we would have to negotiate our business deals and later consult a lawyer to confirm our assumptions on legalities.   There is a feeling of satisfaction knowing that you have a wider range of support than initially expected.  In this case, it would be the support of an Entertainment Lawyer.  Not to be fooled, these legal services are not free and in many cases an Entertainment Lawyer would not utilize there time supporting a start-up company such as ours.  However, now understanding the diverse roles a lawyer can play we have the insight to get to the next level of a successful and well supported business. 

There are all types of client/attorney agreements that can be made between the two as far as services and fees.  Typically, like any other profession, if you pay them they will work.  It's just a matter of how much they "require," and how much you can comfortably afford.  The best thing to do is a Google search on local Entertainment Lawyers and see what pop's up.  Always, and we mean always, ask for references and look at online reviews.  This could potentially save you a massive headache down the road.

Last item, always ask if the first consult is free.  Some lawyers are willing to give you as much time as  you need during the first consult in order to get you back the second.  Create a basic list of legal questions you need answered and fire at will.

Check out a more specific breakdown of what service an Entertainment Lawyer can provide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment_law

We hope you learned something in this blog, we certainly did.


Have a great night
BSMG Staff


 

A Meetup Affair - Listening Party (Jam Session)

 A few weeks ago we joined a local music production meet-up group named "Production and Recording Connection" in Washington D.C.  This Saturday is our first event and we're looking forward to see what it has to offer.  The Jam Session will be taking place in a fully equipped recording studio directly outside of D.C.  Each guest will have 5-8 minutes to play there music and tell the story behind it.  It seems like a good venue to network and share ideas with other music entrepreneurs.  We already have a song in mind that we want to showcase during this meet-up, titled "Not Guilty."  You can here a snippet of this track on our website at www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com under "Production Samples."  It has a theatrical theme to it that reminds me of an intense police chase on Law & Order.  Listen to the track on our website and let us know how you interpret the story behind the music.  We will tell you all about it on Sunday and hope to have all good feedback and meet some interesting industry people.

"We are here to connect people in various aspects of the music industry in Maryland, DC, Virginia and beyond. Music professionals, aspiring artists, singers, writers, producers, engineers. State-of-the-art digital recording studio, rehearsal facility, great producers, talented singers, songwriters, publicists, musicians, newbies and professionals all under one roof."

Source - Production and Recording Connection, A Meet-up Group
http://www.meetup.com/breasiastudios/calendar/14819571/


Our next blog will be about the Music Licensing book I recently mentioned in our blog.  Its a great read as I mentioned before and has some really great information on how BSMG can move forward with getting our music heard (and sold).  


Good Night
BSMG Staff

Song of The Week - "Lola's Theme" by MOS via Shapeshifters (Relaxed)

Lola's Theme, a disco house track, was released by a UK based production duo (Simon Marlin and Max Reich)  named Shapeshifters on 12 July 2004.  With in a blink of an eye this track went to #1 on the UK charts and peaking at #1 on the American Dance Charts.  This is certainly not a new release but it will forever be timeless for music lovers and those who can appreciate the finer things in life.   

 In 2004 the Ministry Of Sound (MOS) released a relaxed (lounge) version of this track that is incredible.  This relaxed version provides a sensation of good vibes with a cocktail and a two-step.  MOS released "Lola's Theme" via there mega hit series "Chillout Sessions" (Session 6, Disc 1 Track 3).  For those of you who are familiar with MOS "Chillout Sessions," good on ya.  For those of you who are not, get on it.  Check out the links below for YouTube videos of "Lola's Theme."

Lola's Theme Background...

 "Lola's Theme" features a sample from the introduction of Johnnie Taylor's 1982 R&B^[1] and it was originally released as an instrumental at the end of 2003 on their own Nocturnal Groove label. Due to its immense popularity, "Lola's Theme" was licensed from Nocturnal Groove to Positiva Records. At the same time, the sample of "What About My Love" was then completely replayed by Mark Summers at Scorccio Sample Replays, recreating all elements of the sample (strings, brass sections, piano etc.). The duo then set about finding a vocalist. After a long search they met Cookie, a gospel singer from the London Community Gospel Choir who recorded the vocals for the full release, "What About My Love."  

Source - Wikipedia,  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola%27s_Theme  

Youtube Video: "Lola's Theme" (Relaxed) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVbn_nAjlSg

Youtube Video: "Lola's Theme" (Original) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnqrX_-DjSY&feature=related

 

Enjoy The Music...

 BSMG Staff

The Musicians Guide to Licensing Music - Film, TV, Advertising, Digital Media & Beyond

  On October 11^th we mentioned that we expanded our brand to Commercial and Entertainment (C&E) music production services.  We purchased a book titled “The Musicians Guide to Licensing Music - Film, TC, Advertising, Digital Media & Beyond” written by Darren Wilsey, with Daylle Deanna Schwartz.  The old adage “Knowledge Is Power” couldn’t apply more to our expansion of services.  So far the book as been incredibly informative and an easy read.  As we continue to put our name out there we want to feel confident that we are what we say we are.  Having resources such as this book and other insightful resources will keep us on track.  Being able to speak intelligently from an informed perspective does wonders when negotiating contracted services.  Amazon Review Rating: 4 ½ stars out of 5

Here is a snippet from the book itself showing the insight it offers to C&E interested readers:

“Plug your music career into the lucrative new income streams of the digital marketplace Record deals are so twentieth century. Today, music licensing is the fastest route to widespread exposure and a steady income. Creators of films, television shows, commercials, video games, ringtones, podcasts and other digital-age media hunger for music perfectly suited to their projects-providing endless, lucrative opportunities for savvy musicians. Whether yours"re an unknown composer, an up-and-coming songwriter, an independent-label performer, or a big label star, therers"s a place for you in this fast-growing field-as long as you learn to master the game. How does music licensing work? Where are the most abundant and rewarding opportunities? Find the answers in this authoritative, up-to-the-moment overview of one of the most effective ways to market your talent. Itrs"s all here: The key players in the music licensing business and the best ways to make contacts and bring your music to their attention Types of licensing agreements and how to understand them An inside look at the licensing selection process and how to get a jump on music requests Negotiating payment and protecting your music in the open marketplace, including international venues Getting music licensed for television shows, films, commercials, digital media, and less obvious markets like colleges and universities, theater companies, corporate training videos, and restaurants Firsthand advice from top music executives, marketers, music supervisors, lawyers, talent managers, and filmmakers « less…” 

Author Bio: Darren Wilsey is an award winning composer, songwriter and music producer. He has written and produced music for numerous independent films and network television. His music has appeared on such shows as Ghost Whisperer (CBS), Sex and the City (HBO), Queer as Folk (Showtime), Punk'd (MTV), Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (Bravo), Dane Cook's Tourgasm (HBO), Road Rules (MTV), Skin (Fox), Life With Derek (Disney), Breaking Bonaduce (VH1), Snowboarding World (NBC Sports), Beverly Hills 90210--The Complete First Season (Paramount Entertainment), and Melrose Place.

Stay Tuned…. Our next House track, “Drop In Sixty Seconds” is in the works.

Thanks,

BSMG Staff

Entertainment Weekly - Over 6 Billion Worldwide

Sitting at my desk reading an Entertainment Weekly article on "The 50 Most Powerful Entertainers." Guess who is number one?  Answer: Johnny Depp - Worldwide Movie Gross: Over 6 Billion! 

Johhny Depp Bio: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/bio

Fun Fact: Lady Gaga has had 1.1 billion YouTube video plays. The U.S. population is approx 310 million, do the math.

Music: Black Eyed Peas new album "The Beginning" is due out in late Nov to early Dec.
Source: Entertainment Weekly

BSMG Staff

A New Name For "Over And Over" - A House Production

We mentioned a couple blogs ago about a song titled "Over and Over" and how the title was not likely to change.  Guess what?  The title has changed to "Drop In 60 Seconds."  The theory behind this track is for each stage (verse) of the song, each 60 seconds long, the beat changes but the baseline stays the same.  At the beginning of the next stage (verse) you hear "drop" at which point the next stage begins.  This is where the title "Drop In 60 Seconds" comes from.  The track has morphed and re-morphed and will likely continue to do so as it's developed.  Its a great dance track and we can't help but bounce back and fourth every time it plays.  Stay tuned for more info.  Once this track is complete we will be moving on to our Commercial music.  Have a great night!

BSMG Staff

Business & Relationship Balance (Date Night)

 Tonight was date night.  Check back tomorrow where I will talk about this new and, so far, amazing book on licensing music in the entertainment and advertisement industry.  Check back in 24hours!

Chuck Anderson
CEO - BSMG

Song of The Week- "Crazy" (Live SOHO iTunes Ver 2008) by Gnarls Barkely

It's on the 2008 Gnarls Barkely, (St. Elswhere) - iTunes live from SOHO EP.  When the radio version came out in 2006 it blew up instantly.  It had such unique and groundbreaking sound.

I was searching through iTunes recently and ran across the SOHO version and it has a completely different feel.  It has a mellow European marching band type feel to it.  To be able to transform such a hit into what I heard on this live version is pretty amazing.  Its a track you could sit back and read a book to or head out to a listening party deep into the city with everyone chanting "Does that make me crazy.........possibly"  It is a masterpiece.....

Click here for a live version of "Crazy"

Denmark's 2008 Rosklide Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgHioCC3yCo

49th Annual Grammy Awards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woFpafSBKpk&feature=related

(Check out "Cell Therapy" on Goodie Mobs 1990 Dirty South Classics album on iTunes.  You will hear the roots of Gnarls Barkely aka Cee Lo Green)


Thanks for reading

Chuck Anderson - CEO

What's Next On The Menu? House Music!

  At the moment we’re working on a House track titled “Over and Over.”  The name of the track could certainly change but the hook makes me feel that’s unlikely.  We’ll post more on this track soon.  Stay Tuned

 

BSMG Staff

Tom Bosley aka Mr. C from Happy Days Passes

For those of us that grew up in the 80's remember the Happy Days theme song like it was on Ryan Seacrest Top 40 yesterday.

Remembering Tom Bosley, beloved 'Happy Days' dad: An extraordinary ordinary-guy
It's not easy to play warm-and-cuddly and smart-and-funny, but Tom Bosley, who has died at age 83, managed to do it. As Howard Cunningham in Happy Days, Bosley was a model TV parent: patient, occasionally wise, sometimes exasperated, yet blissfully ordinary. It's not easy making "ordinary" interesting, but Bosley managed to do that, too.

Bosley died of lung cancer in his home in Palm Springs, Calif.

The most modest and charming of actors, Bosley was happy on Happy Days to be part of the ensemble, working with crack timing alongside costars Marion Ross, Ron Howard, and Henry Winkler. But Bosley had a varied career. He won a Tony for his portrayal of the flamboyant New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia in 1959's Fiorello! He appeared in small roles in many '50s
and '60s TV shows and movies before finding permanent pop culture resonance as Mr. C on Happy
Days (1974-84).

By Ken Tucker - Entertainment Weekly
Published 10/19/2010

BSMG Staff

What Comes First? (Hook or Beat)

Good Morning All....

Typically when I put a song together  (verse, hook, chorus, bridge) I start with a beat pulled from a single or several chopped up loops on Logic (Mac Audio sw).  There are other times where I am riding the metro train (Washington DC) on my way home from work and a hook or chorus will pop into my brain.  At that point I feel the need to rush home and record the vocal so I don't lose the energy behind the hook or chorus.

From what I have read every producer has his or her own method to building a track.  Typically for me it is easiest to build a track off of a hook.  In my opinion, the hook defines the mood and direction of a track.  There is a track posted on our website titled "Again" that has a dramatic gospel type hook to it.  I added some reverb and mild destortion to the loop making the hook all the more cinematic.  The track started from that hook which ultimately dictated track direction.  If you listen to the chorus you will hear "Never gonna see you again, like then, again.  Now you'll never ever see me again."  Listening to how the chorus comfortably drops into the dramatic hook draws me to the song.  It paints a picture without having a verse on the track which is something I strive for.  Making music is a passion for me and being able to hear/see that passion come to life is incredibly rewarding.  If you have production tips or constructive critisim please feel free to share.

We appreciate your time....

Chuck Anderson
CEO - BSMG

Setting Boundaries - Business and Relationship Balance

As some of you may or may not have read, my partner Eric and I started BSMG together nearly a year ago. As in any successful relationship, over time the two of you grow together and become increasingly intertwined in the others personality.  The stress of running a business on your own is incredibly exhausting and adding a relationship to that can be overwhelming.  We realized from the very beginning this process and the success of our business would take a toll on our relationship.  We sat down recently and discussed beneficial boundaries to separate the business from our relationship.  For instance, we make a constant effort to take time out for one another when we get home from our full-time jobs; when he gets home I take 15 minutes to see how his day went (he gets home later than I do); when we eat dinner we do not discuss business, etc...

These are principles we try to follow but also know that as business picks up the more difficult it will become.  Our effort in seeking balance in our personal and business relationship is what makes us successful and keeps us sane (for the most part).  The message from us to you is to make sure you focus on what is most important as your business and personal relationships move forward.  The word "important" is relative but it will ultimately define your happiness and success.


Thanks for reading...

Chuck & Eric
BSMG Co-Owners  

Justin Bieber on Cam'Rons "Speaking in Tungs"

This kid just does it all, huh? Justin Bieberis known for eliciting squeals from tweens by way of singing and dancing. But last night the Biebs made his debut as a rapper. Over Cam'Ron and Vado's "Speaking in Tungs," a huge hip-hop record in New York's tri-state area, Bieber confidently steps to the mic in a short Youtube clip. Honestly, he's pretty good. Lyrically it's pretty light on substance. But that's okay. He's only 16! And rich. He rhymes about buying a girl diamonds, being on fire, and being fly. But there is one line that's a cut above the rest, where he takes a shot at New England PatriotTom Brady – who's been getting a lot ofheat for sporting Bieber's hairstyle. Apparently there can only be one mop cut king.

"Call up Mr. Brady," Bieber spits as he gets into quarterback stance. "Tell him leave his hair to the guy who sings 'Baby'." It's all in good fun, of course. Don't expect a rap album from Bieber any time soon. "I just wanted to do this just to prove that I have skills on the rap game," he says when the track winds down. Mission accomplished. Check out the clip after the jump and let us know what you think of it. Is it time for Brady to meet a pair of scissors now?   

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9rUjEKihyU

 - Entertainment Weekly

It's Official, Peter Jackson is directing 'The Hobbit'

Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and MGM have finally officially announced that Peter Jackson will direct J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit with production beginning in February 2011. The film is planned to be divided into two installments and will be shot in 3D. Said Jackson, "Exploring Tolkien's Middle-earth goes way beyond a normal film-making experience. It's an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama. We're looking forward to re-entering this wondrous world with Gandalf and Bilbo - and our friends at New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers and MGM".

- Entertainment Weekly

Meetup Groups - Social Networking

  We joined a local Washington D.C. meet up group that allows you to network with others in the local and national entertainment industry.  We felt it would be another good way for us to put our name out and meet others that we could help and get help from.  Working with others can at times give some of the best motivation and insight a person could use. 

For those of you interested in meet up groups in your area go to: www.meetup.com

Thanks for reading.....
 BSMG Staff

Entertainment Weekly - A Great Resource

  Good Evening....

  We've been reading Entertainment Weekly (EW) magazine recently. It helps us keep up on what's going on in the entertainment world.  Its a solid magazine that doesn't have a bunch of celebrity gossip clogging the pores of your brain with ridiculousness.  (No offense to those of you who like the gossip mags, but really?)

Anyways, in the Oct 8th edition EW has a good interview with Justin Timberlake on his role in "The Social Network."  According to the article JT has no plans to put out another record anytime soon.  Disappointing, but we have no choice but to support and respect someone who does what they want because their gut tells them so.  For more check out the article...Pg 43 of EW

My New Favorite Song

My new favorite song - Bruno Mars & Cee Lo Brown - "The Other Side"

It's on the new Bruno Mars CD that was released on 5 Oct 2010; iTunes.  For those of you that don't know, Bruno Mars sings the chorus on B.o.B's "Beautiful Girls" and on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire"

Check out Doo-Wops & Hooligans on iTunes to get Bruno Mars entire CD - It's worth the purchase and has a great mellow sound.

Thank for reading

Chuck Anderson - CEO

TV/Commerical - A Wider Audience

   On our website we have samples in 3 separate sections of music.  We have Hip-Hop/Pop, house, and Commercial/Entertainment (C&E).  The C&E section is new for us and also very exciting.  Our intent is to have a wider range of audience and market to cater to.  We realize this is a business and the more exposure we gain from having multiple services the better.  Our challenge now is to work the business process into our creative process.  With Eric working the tech side of our business and me working the music portion we have a solid team.  Understanding the business as far as promotion, direction, resources, and general experience is something we are and will learn together.  We appreciate you taking the time to read this blog.  Your constructive creative and business input is welcomed.

BSMG Staff 

Lift Off!

  Good Sunday Evening....

 Tonight we have the pleasure of announcing our newly launched website and production samples.  Our website shows a few different genres of music as well as tunes used for Commercial Jingles, Radio, and Reality TV.  We have expanded BSMG and are looking forward to your feedback.  Check out the website tonight at www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com and contact us for more info.

Stay Tuned
BSMG Staff    

Online

  We are now back online.  Check out the newly updated website and watch out for music samples coming soon.  We appreciate your patience.

BSMG Staff

Frank Zappa - Business

 "There is more business than music in the music business." - Frank Zappa

Website Contruction - Relaunching in Mid to Late August

   We have taken down our website for modifications and updates.  Our intent is to have the website back online within the next few weeks.  Thanks for your patience.


BSMG Staff

Catalog of Music

 It's the 1st of August 2010 and summer is on its way out the door.  We have been focusing for several weeks now on building a catalog of music for artist to choose from.  Our intent is to have a multiple genre catalog that will allows to reach a greater audience and a broader production image. 

We have probably at least 50 tracks created since we started about 7 months ago but the majority of those are not structured properly; 16/8 bars, verse, chorus, bridge, etc....  We have about a half dozen tracks that are complete and our intent is to keep building and building up to a comfortable 30-50 completed tracks.  The more tracks we have with the proper musical architecture (listed above) the more prepared we will be for success. 

Thanks for reading

BSMG Staff

Industry Fun Facts - Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

The RIAA® Gold® and Platinum® Awards program was launched in 1958 in an effort to create a standard by which to measure sales of a sound recording.

In the beginning, there was only a Gold® album award for the sale of 500,000 copies. As the industry grew, other awards were developed. The Platinum® award (1,000,000 sold) was created in 1976 and with the advent of the compact disc and the subsequent increase in sales, the Multi-Platinum™ award was created in 1984.

On March 16, 1999, the RIAA® launched the Diamond® Awards, honoring sales of 10 million copies or more of an album or single.

http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php

 

Cleanliness And Organization

  We have a spare bedroom in our apt we converted into a music studio.  All that we need is at our finger tips and we don’t need to go outside of our front door.  However, over the past several months, the studio has become a storage room for items not related to studio use.  Yesterday we were thinking about how we can continue to make our business thrive and succeed.  One small and very simple answer to that challenge is to clean out the studio of junk not related to the actual business.  This allows me, as the producer, to have fewer distractions in the environment where my focus and creativity is the key to our success.  Within an hour our studio became an actual studio once more.  It was a simple task but feels quite liberating.  Having a clean and organized place of business is not only important to our personal comfort, but projects a higher degree of professionalism to business associates and others visiting.  Our business is only as serious as we take it.  I believe others will follow that viewpoint as well.

Enjoy your Tuesday! 

BSMG Staff  

Best Practices - Legal Docs

  We are currently looking into the best way to accomplish a business transaction between BSMG and an artist.  As we mentioned previously, we are working with a hip-hop artist out of Cleveland.  We sent him a sample track that he is really excited about.  At this point, his interest is in recording lyrics over the track and ours is ensuring that he and BSMG comes out of this with far and equal profit.  Everything we have read states over and over again that a business is a business, "get it in writing."

We plan on sending him the legal agreement that is being drafted this very moment.  The record industry has a long history of squeezing an artist dry for every nickel and dime it can.  With BSMG, our intent is to have a legacy of great business practices where the artist is equally and fairly rewarded for their efforts.  Integrity is invaluable..... 

Stay tuned for more to come


BSMG Staff

Entertainment Lawyer

 

 

  We contacted an Entertainment (Ent) Lawyer in Washington D.C. yesterday afternoon.  Everything we have read about the industry reiterates the importance of having a lawyer review any and all documents relating to business relationships and transactions.  We mentioned previously that we are looking to move forward with an artist in Cleveland in the near future.  I provided him with a track and his feedback was extremely positive.  Our intention was to meet with an Ent Lawyer for legal advice and guidance through the negotiating process of the use of our track by an artist.  We were shocked to hear that this particular lawyer requires $600 per hour with a retainer of $2500.  Long story short, if you plan to use a lawyer be ready for sticker shock.  We have found another method of legal assistance which we will put out on here soon.  Keep reading! 

 

BSMG Staff

Music Industry Quotes

"Modern music is people who can't think signing artists who can't write songs to make records for people who can't hear." Frank Zappa

"Just because it happened to you, doesn't mean it's interesting" Dennis Hopper (Search and Destroy)

"Just because you can record, doesn't mean you should." Christopher Knab, FourFront Media and Music

"Independent labels take nothing and make something out of it. Major labels buy that something, and try to make more out of it." Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Records CEO

"When you hear my records today...you hear a vanilla sounding artist with no black inflection, although I was trying to imitate what I heard." Pat Boone

"You go through stages where you wonder whether you are Christ, or just looking for him." David Bowie

"You've gotta be business savvy really, or elso you get the piss taken out of you." Melanie B, Spice Girls

"Actually I don't know if honesty is a strength or some kind of weakness." Ani DeFranco

"That's not easy to find in a corporate world, somebody who cares about music." Michael Penn, musician

"It's magazines like HITS that have to label things." Nina Gordon, Veruca Salt

Mentorship

 

  We have a neighbor in our complex that apparently has vast experience and knowledge in the music and radio industry.  We have met a couple of times to discuss our label and exchange ideas on our music and its direction.  From everything we have read it is exceptionally rare to find a business and industry mentor so early on in a start up label.  A while back I put up a post discussing the value of networking.  Networking is a direct result of the business relationship and friendship I am developing with our neighbor.  As we’ve all heard, “Knowledge is power.”  We would like to add to that; “Experience with your knowledge kicks ass!”

 

 

BSMG Staff

 

 

Entertainment Lawyer - Round 1

  We started calling around the DC area looking for Entertainment Lawyers.  An entertainment lawyer is someone who specializes in entertainment legal jargon; specifically in the music industry for our inquiry. 

 

We reached out to two separate law firms this afternoon and we’re awaiting a call back.  We will be paying the lawyer a substantial amount of money for legal council, so punctuality on returning phone calls is a part of the selection process for us.  Don’t be afraid to ask the lawyer directly: “Why should I solicit your services verses another lawyer?” and “Can you provide me with references of previous clients.”  If a lawyer shy’s away from either of those questions, that is a definite red flag.  Red flags are a No-Go and should encourage you to look elsewhere. 

 

We’ll keep you posted as things progress….

 

BSMG Staff

 

 

Grammy365 - Associate Member

Can anyone tell us more about Grammy365.com?  Apparently you can become a member for as little as $100 per year.  There are three types of members with the top one being a Voting Member.  This type of member has the ability to cast votes during the Grammy's.  That in it self is pretty amazing.  Any insight would be appreciated. 

Collaboration?

  We have been focusing more on production for artist these days.  We have informally started looking into collaborations with artists.  We are talking with a hip-hop artist out of Cleveland.  We sent him a sample of a track titled "Chop It Up."  It's a really simple hip-hop track with a hard hitting drum and some old school beat-boxing.  If things work out I will be sure to post more on this potential business relationship.

Studio Time - Hands On

 

  If you have a contact in the DC area who is willing to let me shadow an Audio Engineer in a professional studio, please pass them along.  We are interested in getting more hands-on in a professional mixing studio enviorenment.

 

BSMG Staff

Power - Kanye West

"Power" - Amazing track - Musically, its like nothing out right now!

New Song - Say Goodbye

Im working on a new hip-hop track.  It's called "Say Goodbye"  We like it and are looking forward to posting it on the website..  Check it out soon...

Stay tuned...

BSMG Staff

Check Out Updates to Our Website

Check out the latest updates to our website.  As you may have noticed, the blog has been updated as well.  Enjoy!

Vocal Jam Pack - It's Here It's Here

 

   Happy Friday! 

 

   We finally picked up the Logic Express ‘Voices’ Jam Pack.  This series provides you with nearly 2,000 vocal loops that range from improve, gospel, rock, hip-hop, and even middle-eastern.  We have talked about the song 4Play for months now and how it has evolved.  We played around with the vocal loops the other night adding a nice mix of funky one-liner vocal loops.  We plan on posting it on the website with in the next week and then on YouTube.  Keep a look out….  I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

 

As always, thanks for reading…

 

BSMG Staff

4Play - Edited and Near Completion

 

Good Afternoon……….

 

   I have been editing the song 4Play that I put out on our first release several months ago.  (It has since been taken off of iTunes.)  I’ve found new ways to increase sound quality including bass and clarity.  I put in a full 16 bar verses, 8 bar chorus, and the bridge that puts it all together.  I am going to post it on our website and YouTube in its entirety.  Keep a look out and I will post a heads up when it’s out.  Thanks again for reading/listening. 

 

BSMG Staff

Just finished up another 1 to 1 at the Apple store. It was a decent session learning about decible levels between highs and lows. The idea is to make a track louder and heavier without clipping on the main output. I have been mixing 4Play and having issues with clipping because of the heavy bass while trying to increase the overall volume of highs. When I would bring up the highs the output would clip like a monster. When I get home I'll put my brain cells together to get the most crisp and clear sound out of 4Play.

Look out for the update on our website and blast it on your computer surrond sound system to get the best bang for your ear drums buck.

Thanks BSMG Staff

Structure and Motivation

I have been converting/restructuring my older tracks into organized
songs; intro, chorus, hook, etc... It's been a new and exctitng
challenge that I am up for.

A good friend of mine is visiting and he has several designer clothing
lines based out of Australia and the US. Listening to his excitiment
and vision for his businesses has rejuvinated my own passion for music.

Inspiration can come from anywhere and it's what I have needed to see
and feel. Once his most recent site is lauched we will post the link
and info on our website. Stay tuned!

BSMG Staff

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Fuse Inspiration

  I have been watching music channel called Fuse recently.  Most of the shows are based around hip-hop and hip-hop artist.  I've found myself increasingly drawn to the 30-60 minute specials that discuss the history of hip-hop and different artist point of views on how it has changed; for better or for worse.

As I mentioned in the a previous posting I had been having trouble with finding the motivation and creativity needed to make a good song.  I would like to think that I am not a quitter which is why I have been searching for new resources for inspiration.  I signed back up for the one-to-one's at the local Apple store where you meet with an Apple professional who is certified in Logic to teach.  I feel like I have a substantial portion of logic under creative control but I also know that there is more that I don't know than do.

The last special I saw on Fuse discussed the art of making a hip-hop song regarding 16 bars, hook, and chorus.  Most of my songs are not strictly hip-hop but its still good to see creativity in all different forms.  I remixed an old song off of my first album we released, Dance Biology - 4Play, making it more structured based off of the hip-hop specials I watched.  I plan to post in on the website soon and on Youtube.  Keep a look out for it.  I will keep up my search for inspiration and motivation and you keep listening.

Thanks for reading.....

BSMG Staff

Stage Name?

We have been thinking about a "stage" name (Jay-Z, Madonna, Alicia Keys, John Legend, etc..) recently and if there is some level of an unspoken standard requiring artist to develop and use a stage name.  Nearly every major artist from hip-hop, R&B, House, and even Country music has a stage names.  Some names aren't so far from their real name but apparently their A&R did not feel as if their birth name would sell records.

Having a stage name adds a degree of mystery and detachment from your normal reality.  With the right stage name your sales could boost because it is catchy, interesting, and relates to the music you put out.  We believe a stage name is an important piece of developing a brand and image with your fans.  It should be something people want to hear and when they hear it they instantly know what to expect. 

At the same time, what's wrong with Chuck Anderson?  (???)

We will keep the wheels spinning about this one.  We have semi-selected a name and posted it on our website but we are not totally convinced a stage name is the route we most favor. 

Stay Tuned and Good Night!

BSMG Staff

I'm walking through the city (DC) thinking I should be home working on music. With my full time job overwhelming me it's difficult to find the energy and motivation to get in the studio. I need some inspiration. Any ideas?

BSMG Staff

NEW WEBSITE

Check out our newly designed Website.....  www.beatsciencemusicgroup.com

Mastering

I made a track titled "Ladies & Gentlemen" and I am using it to tighten up my mastering "skills."  I certainly can't call myself a pro but until I get in the FMC formal training I plan to Google the heck out of "how to master a song in Logic 9."  Of course my mind runs wild with ideas on other tracks I've made since I started adding vocals to my music.  It is difficult to stick with this one track but I feel like its the best thing to do because it allows me to stay focused practice before I go onto the next track.  Being scattered between multiple track is not the way to go for me if I am fine tuning a specific skill.

I'll be posting the song on the website soon.  Check it out on YouTube as well!

As always....thank you for your support..

BSMG Staff