Originally Posted by Alek
Hey there, I even didn't read all this stuff(it's boring)
I do only statement (as for me): never pay for critique.
Example: right today I did submission via www.musicxray.com to get a critique of my song, why did I submit?- cuz it's free!
There are options at musicxray:: "free opportunities" and "No submission fee", so,
if I see something interesting exists there, then I submit.
That's all.


Hey Alek,

Yes, there are a few free oppertunities at http://www.musicxray.com/ but, by enlrge it's a paid site with prices ranging from $3 to $500.

Like Blazetrack and others, it makes it's money from the artist rather than the placement source.

I don't think that anyone's mentioned, that there is no music business anymore. It's been dead for 10 yrs or more.

But even previous to that, it relied/relies upon putting out a large solid catalogue, and chasing up leads.

The work is simply not there. It has been replaced by large music databases, where producers can access EXACTLY what they want and when they want to. It's pre-cleared, and the only criteria is wether or not it exactly fits the project. And it's incredibly cheap. The last track I got placed for a small regional, payed $19.95

It used to matter "who you know". That doesn't work anymore, although it always helps.

There is simply too much product, and not enough outlet for that product. ( recorded music )

Because of the self implosion of the music industry, we now have another industry that has sprung up, "the pay to play" industry. And it will gladly take the money of those that don't realise that the old industry is dead in the water.

It is based around those who are left. Those that once worked with "famous" people and can no longer make their living from legitimate music production. So, they are relegated to the role of "teacher" or "service provider" to those that think they may still be able to climb the ladder.

There is no ladder. The ladder is horizontal, and in most cases leads to the basement.

Spend money the way you wish. Just realise that it's a ticket to a 10 minute home made movie which taps into the pyhcology of the percieved lack of your own validation or self worth.

cheers, niteshift



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