Hi Craig,

 Maybe you can write an article about YouTube synchronization licenses?

 Maybe explain how HFA has never provided a sync license service but that they have developed a great online licensing application known as Songfile for music recordings distributed as LP, CD, and mp3.

 Then you might interview the guys at LimeLight who are pushing forward with Notice of Intent sync licensing escrow accounting while creating opportunity for musicians to perform cover songs and legally synchronize them to emerging video distribution systems like YouTube content.
 
 You may also want to research and report on the emergence of Rightsflow and the fact that Google seems to be stepping in to help create a methodology for managing sync licenses.


 This sort of info, reported accurately by a respected music lit editor such as your self, seems like it would be received as pertinent, useful and even vital to anyone interested in promoting them selves as a content provider on YouTube.

 
 best regards,
mike
 




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mike_mccue


Hi Craig,

Maybe you can write an article about YouTube synchronization licenses?

Maybe explain how HFA has never provided a sync license service but that they have developed a great online licensing application known as Songfile for music recordings distributed as LP, CD, and mp3.

Then you might interview the guys at LimeLight who are pushing forward with Notice of Intent sync licensing escrow accounting while creating opportunity for musicians to perform cover songs and legally synchronize them to emerging video distribution systems like YouTube content.

You may also want to research and report on the emergence of Rightsflow and the fact that Google seems to be stepping in to help create a methodology for managing sync licenses.


This sort of info, reported accurately by a respected music lit editor such as your self, seems like it would be received as pertinent, useful and even vital to anyone interested in promoting them selves as a content provider on YouTube.


best regards,
mike

Maybe you should write the article since it seems you've done all the homework. 
In case you wonder, this is one of those times where your posts seem to be a dig at someone that you have an issue with. But I think that's your intention ( and apologize if I am wrong). I consider Craig a valuable member of the SONAR community and you a continuing source of dissension and general sh!t disturbance.


: )




Have a great day

I hope you have a nice day as well.


best regards,
mike

Brando

mike_mccue


Hi Craig,

Maybe you can write an article about YouTube synchronization licenses?

Maybe explain how HFA has never provided a sync license service but that they have developed a great online licensing application known as Songfile for music recordings distributed as LP, CD, and mp3.

Then you might interview the guys at LimeLight who are pushing forward with Notice of Intent sync licensing escrow accounting while creating opportunity for musicians to perform cover songs and legally synchronize them to emerging video distribution systems like YouTube content.

You may also want to research and report on the emergence of Rightsflow and the fact that Google seems to be stepping in to help create a methodology for managing sync licenses.


This sort of info, reported accurately by a respected music lit editor such as your self, seems like it would be received as pertinent, useful and even vital to anyone interested in promoting them selves as a content provider on YouTube.


best regards,
mike

Maybe you should write the article since it seems you've done all the homework. 
In case you wonder, this is one of those times where your posts seem to be a dig at someone that you have an issue with. But I think that's your intention ( and apologize if I am wrong). I consider Craig a valuable member of the SONAR community and you a continuing source of dissension and general sh!t disturbance.


: )




Have a great day

I am in TOTAL agreement with you here.  Mike's posts are a low point in this forum.
 
There are so many kind, informed, informative, helpful, intelligent, talented and experienced members on this forum that go out of their way to help people.  Craig is one of them, and I am grateful for his, and the others, support.
 
Mike, on the other hand, misses on every point.  I'm not entirely sure what he's doing up here as he uses neither of the X series.  On second thoughts, we all know why he posts here..
 
Have a peaceful day.

Here's is some helpful info on the issue:

http://www.wired.com/busi...o-criminal-creativity/


One thing to watch for; the author states that YouTube put $4 million in an "advance pool" (a.k.a. escrow) to pay the rights holders who step forward and ask for their royalties. YouTube is owned by Google... and Google is behind "Rightsflow" which is pushing the advance pool concept.

Rightsflow will be an emerging presence on the licensing scene and it will provide opportunities for people to upload cover songs to YouTube legally and that opens up the possibility for monetizing the video as a partner.

This is great news for all musicians, both song writers and performers.

In the next few years people will begin to find it is easy to upload cover songs to YouTube without having to pretend like they don't know it's illegal.

I'm eager to learn more details about how it's all going to work.



best regards,
mike

@Craig.  Liked the song and the video.  I saw it when you first posted it.  Thanks.
 
I just watched the MIDI seminar from NAMM.  Very interesting.  But most importantly - Alan Parsons was your engineer! - he even did your mike placement - now that's one for the CV.

mike_mccue


Here's is some helpful info on the issue:

http://www.wired.com/business/2012/05/opinion-baio-criminal-creativity/


One thing to watch for; the author states that YouTube put $4 million in an "advance pool" (a.k.a. escrow) to pay the rights holders who step forward and ask for their royalties. YouTube is owned by Google... and Google is behind "Rightsflow" which is pushing the advance pool concept.

Rightsflow will be an emerging presence on the licensing scene and it will provide opportunities for people to upload cover songs to YouTube legally and that opens up the possibility for monetizing the video as a partner.

This is great news for all musicians, both song writers and performers.

In the next few years people will begin to find it is easy to upload cover songs to YouTube without having to pretend like they don't know it's illegal.

I'm eager to learn more details about how it's all going to work.



best regards,
mike

I think you're posting in the wrong forum.  Perhaps you could start a Coffee House thread.

LOL - yeah Mike, even though I find what you're on about interesting, take it to the Coffe House or something

Craig - loved the tune, sounds great. The video.... well, seriously I thought it was rubbish as a music video, but the editing seemed tight I did, however, seriously enjoy seeing the amounts of automation and other little tricks you've used when mixing this song. So thanks for sharing but I'm not sure the video is good enough for MTV even though the tune is

mike is very smart.sometimes arrogant,okay well a little more than sometimes.but you have to admit this is a very concerning topic and id love to chime in on it/hear more about it.

i dont think this thread is the right place for it though mike.
you know i respect your opinion.

keep in mind also,Craig's skin is made of leather, he has the uncanny knack to deflect anyone who inflicts a negitive view on something he is trying to achieve.
his way with words are that of a negotiator a diplomat.
what im trying to say is,he's a classy guy who wont take mike's words the wrong way.

Mike I think you should have PMed Mr. Anderton instead of posting on this thread. 

Nice video.