Comments for Voice.MusicRow.com http://ezread.biz An Industry Dialog Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:52:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on AT&T Slogan Contest by Doctor Wu http://ezread.biz/2008/07/04/new-att-slogan-contest/#comment-166 Doctor Wu Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:56:12 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=101#comment-166 AT&T, The Official Carrier Of FEMA AT&T, The Official Carrier Of FEMA

]]> Comment on AT&T Slogan Contest by James Hofstetter http://ezread.biz/2008/07/04/new-att-slogan-contest/#comment-165 James Hofstetter Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:48:56 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=101#comment-165 AT&T- Get free rollover minutes from our Chairman, Mr. Stinky Fishface AT&T- Get free rollover minutes from our Chairman, Mr. Stinky Fishface

]]> Comment on Selling Songs Via Video Games by Peter Kohan http://ezread.biz/2008/05/06/selling-songs-via-video-games/#comment-164 Peter Kohan Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:54:17 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=87#comment-164 I think the labels love "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" even more than GTA. Why? Because, #1 - the songs purchased are used on a closed system. No file sharing or illegal downloading to get those tracks. #2 - If the game player REALLY loves those songs, then there is a higher likelihood the player will go out and further explore that artist's catalog and make another purchase (either as a single download [hopefully paid for via legal download service] or through an album purchase). That's (at least) two purchase decisions made by the game player playing those games. #3 - GH and RB are music-centric games. They place the game player in a world we used to know, one where being a rock star was cool, where learning the latest licks was cool, where instrumental solos were cool, and where there was no such thing as hop-hop! ;) In GTA, the role of music is sublimated, whereas in RB and GH it is primary. For an ailing industry which always seems to be feeling the wrath of music consumers - these games are a much-needed positive story on how music changes lives for the good. I think the labels love “Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero” even more than GTA. Why? Because, #1 - the songs purchased are used on a closed system. No file sharing or illegal downloading to get those tracks. #2 - If the game player REALLY loves those songs, then there is a higher likelihood the player will go out and further explore that artist’s catalog and make another purchase (either as a single download [hopefully paid for via legal download service] or through an album purchase). That’s (at least) two purchase decisions made by the game player playing those games. #3 - GH and RB are music-centric games. They place the game player in a world we used to know, one where being a rock star was cool, where learning the latest licks was cool, where instrumental solos were cool, and where there was no such thing as hop-hop! ;) In GTA, the role of music is sublimated, whereas in RB and GH it is primary. For an ailing industry which always seems to be feeling the wrath of music consumers - these games are a much-needed positive story on how music changes lives for the good.

]]> Comment on Rock Site Covers Country by Peter Kohan http://ezread.biz/2008/06/26/rock-site-covers-country/#comment-163 Peter Kohan Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:43:40 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=100#comment-163 I guess it's not shocking that a lot of mainstream country music was ignored by Pitchfork, but I still find it surprising that such a complete artists as Brad Paisley (top notch singer, proven songwriter, helluva guitar player, tour headliner, hitmaker) wouldn't even garner a mention. And to not mention Trisha Yearwood's most recent release is a crime in and of itself. I guess it’s not shocking that a lot of mainstream country music was ignored by Pitchfork, but I still find it surprising that such a complete artists as Brad Paisley (top notch singer, proven songwriter, helluva guitar player, tour headliner, hitmaker) wouldn’t even garner a mention.

And to not mention Trisha Yearwood’s most recent release is a crime in and of itself.

]]> Comment on Wiseman Gets Into The Label Game With 1111 Music House by SHANE SAWYER http://ezread.biz/2008/05/15/wiseman-gets-into-the-label-game-with-1111-music-house/#comment-162 SHANE SAWYER Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:40:36 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=89#comment-162 I HAVE A 300 SONG CATALOG I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU REVIEW SOME OF THE MATERIAL. I HAVE HAD SOME SUCESS BUT I NEED PROFESSIONAL IMPUT FROM SOMEONE LIKE YOU. THANK YOU SHANE SAWYER I HAVE A 300 SONG CATALOG I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU REVIEW SOME OF THE MATERIAL. I HAVE HAD SOME SUCESS BUT I NEED PROFESSIONAL IMPUT FROM SOMEONE LIKE YOU.

THANK YOU

SHANE SAWYER

]]> Comment on New Study Examines Life Cycle of Songwriters by brent ellis http://ezread.biz/2008/01/09/new-study-examines-life-cycle-of-songwriters/#comment-160 brent ellis Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:15:58 +0000 http://ezread.biz/2008/01/09/new-study-examines-life-cycle-of-songwriters/#comment-160 My peaks come and go and it aint up to me when. It's like a carousel to me. Every horse is a song idea just like everyday life when someone says somethin' that catches your ear and it sticks with ya. But every now and again that golden horse comes around and fills your head and puts you so in the zone you cant write em fast enough and you churn out 4 or 5 songs a night for 2 or 3 days and then .... nothin but a blank sheet for 3 more months until the next golden horse comes around. Songwritin' is a gift ... the golden horse is a blessin'. My peaks come and go and it aint up to me when. It’s like a carousel to me. Every horse is a song idea just like everyday life when someone says somethin’ that catches your ear and it sticks with ya. But every now and again that golden horse comes around and fills your head and puts you so in the zone you cant write em fast enough and you churn out 4 or 5 songs a night for 2 or 3 days and then …. nothin but a blank sheet for 3 more months until the next golden horse comes around.
Songwritin’ is a gift … the golden horse is a blessin’.

]]> Comment on New Nashville Star Ripe With Chemistry by Fig http://ezread.biz/2008/06/12/new-nashville-star-ripe-with-chemistry/#comment-159 Fig Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:09:39 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=94#comment-159 I can't stand this new season of Nashville Star. John Rich is a self-important ass! He and Billy Ray Cyrus have not improved this show. They've brought it down. Jewel is good with her constructive criticism. I don't know the other person but he seems to know what he is talking about. I think the previous seasons were better. I can’t stand this new season of Nashville Star. John Rich is a self-important ass! He and Billy Ray Cyrus have not improved this show. They’ve brought it down. Jewel is good with her constructive criticism. I don’t know the other person but he seems to know what he is talking about. I think the previous seasons were better.

]]> Comment on New Nashville Star Ripe With Chemistry by Unhappy http://ezread.biz/2008/06/12/new-nashville-star-ripe-with-chemistry/#comment-158 Unhappy Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:49:36 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=94#comment-158 They sent the best contestant, Charley Jenkins home. I also have read accounts from those who were there that the judges were forced by the network to make this decision. It kind of taints the competition. They sent the best contestant, Charley Jenkins home. I also have read accounts from those who were there that the judges were forced by the network to make this decision. It kind of taints the competition.

]]> Comment on New Nashville Star Ripe With Chemistry by mariemuse http://ezread.biz/2008/06/12/new-nashville-star-ripe-with-chemistry/#comment-157 mariemuse Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:35:40 +0000 http://ezread.biz/?p=94#comment-157 I caught last weeks episode of Nashville Star and I thought it was great. I love counrty music and really enjoyed Pearl Heart and Ashlee Hewitt. She gave me goosepimples!! I am totally tuning in Mondays at 9pm!! I caught last weeks episode of Nashville Star and I thought it was great. I love counrty music and really enjoyed Pearl Heart and Ashlee Hewitt. She gave me goosepimples!! I am totally tuning in Mondays at 9pm!!

]]> Comment on When Music Row Pros Attack: Gherming Isn’t Just For Fans by Patricia Bean http://ezread.biz/2008/02/01/when-music-row-pros-attack-gherming-isn%e2%80%99t-just-for-fans/#comment-154 Patricia Bean Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:37:30 +0000 http://ezread.biz/2008/02/01/when-music-row-pros-attack-gherming-isn%e2%80%99t-just-for-fans/#comment-154 I was an aspiring songwriter in the 90s. I went to Nashville to speak to a Richard Donahue. I also networked in Atlanta. If you know of anyone wanting to listen to new material, one of my songs entitled WELL, I GUESS, one an honorable mention at the GMIA in the mid 90's. Sincerely, Pat Bean 770-298-2738 PO Box 72104, marietta, Ga. 30007. I work at IHOP at 3130 Johnson Ferry Rd. marietta, Ga. 30062. Thanks! I was an aspiring songwriter in the 90s. I went to Nashville to speak to a Richard Donahue. I also networked in Atlanta. If you know of anyone wanting to listen to new material, one of my songs entitled WELL, I GUESS, one an honorable mention at the GMIA in the mid 90’s. Sincerely, Pat Bean 770-298-2738 PO Box 72104, marietta, Ga. 30007. I work at IHOP at 3130 Johnson Ferry Rd. marietta, Ga. 30062. Thanks!

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