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"Dwell"
by bennash - 12/06/23 09:26 AM
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4 Artists
by Guy E. Trepanier - 12/03/23 07:19 PM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 12/03/23 05:01 AM
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by Gary E. Andrews - 12/01/23 03:35 PM
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A happy camper this week... 1. A piano rag of mine was picked up by ABC for seven promos: America's Funniest Home Videos, Dancing With the Stars, General Hospital, Modern Family, The View, The Middle, and Best in Film 2. One of my piano/violin tangos was used in the film "The Ingrid Clarfield Story" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1816661/3. Two placements on The Chelsia Lately Show http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/chelsea/index.jsp4. One track in The Voice (NBC) These came at a good time. Now it's much easier to sell the Hollywood Strings and Mac upgrade spending to my wife Sandra.  John 
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Way to go John ! Congrats. cheers, niteshift PS - Man I've really gotta take a leaf out of your book, prolific and dedicated sure does bring home the bacon.
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Way to go John ! Congrats. cheers, niteshift PS - Man I've really gotta take a leaf out of your book, prolific and dedicated sure does bring home the bacon. Thanks Nite! About dedication Nite... I think it's become an addiction. Not sure if it's a mentally healthy existence. Best, John
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Gotta agree there. But you've gota have a few cogs loose to do this crazy stuff anyways. Why else would you bother ?  cheers, niteshift
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John--
Patience, fortitude, hard work, and talent have paved the way to the spot light--may you reap many more rewards on your MUSICAL ROAD!
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Congrats, and thanks for the tips on the libraries!
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Congrats, and thanks for the tips on the libraries!
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John--
Patience, fortitude, hard work, and talent have paved the way to the spot light--may you reap many more rewards on your MUSICAL ROAD!
Mackie Thanks Mackie! I appreciate that. Best, John:)
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Congrats, and thanks for the tips on the libraries! Thanks Bob! Sure thing big guy. Best, John
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Gotta agree there. But you've gota have a few cogs loose to do this crazy stuff anyways. Why else would you bother ? cheers, niteshift You got that right Nite. John
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Wonderful news, John! Way to go. Donna
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Congratulations John. I have a fair number of songs with a few libraries but not getting any success. Not much call for the genres I write in I guess.
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John, You're a busy beaver. Keep chopping them trees down!
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Thanks Donna, Calvin, Everett, and Dan! I'll keep choppin' Dan! That's all I know how to do. Hang in there Everett. Most of my placements with libraries took 1-2 years after signing. Seems to be a waiting period norm. Best, John
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You da man,John
Good to see someone haveing some success.
Patience, fortitude, hard work, and talent have been mentioned.
I was gonna' say that stubborness might enter in but I'm not even gonna' pick at you today :),
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You da man,John
Good to see someone haveing some success.
Patience, fortitude, hard work, and talent have been mentioned.
I was gonna' say that stubborness might enter in but I'm not even gonna' pick at you today :), Thanks Wy! Not gonna pick on me today? Hmm... now I'm really worried. Best, John
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Thank you Colin! Best, John
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May I hear a drum roll please!!!! Speaking of rolls, you're sure on one. Way to go Mr. Schick
Seems you found a winning schtick!Best, Lynn
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May I hear a drum roll please!!!! Speaking of rolls, you're sure on one. Way to go Mr. Schick
Seems you found a winning schtick!Best, Lynn Thank you Lynn! And thanks for the drum roll! Best, John
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I hope they were cleared samples you used for the drum roll Lynn. John
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Hollywood Strings are peanuts.. NOW you need more gear to maintain your reputation in the industry, John! You just can't put out more tracks without having... 
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Hollywood Strings are peanuts.. NOW you need more gear to maintain your reputation in the industry, John! You just can't put out more tracks without having... Hey Magne! To answer your sentence... You just can't put out more tracks without having... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/best-service-ethno-world-5-professional-voicesThen I'm finished buying samples.  John
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Hollywood Strings are peanuts.. NOW you need more gear to maintain your reputation in the industry, John! You just can't put out more tracks without having... I did it Magne. I took the plunge with these samples: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EthnoWorld5/ I want to get further into World music. I think these samples will be inspiring. Don't tell Sandra I ordered them.  This is it now... for at least one year. NO MORE SAMPLES!!!Anyone else going sample nuts on JPF? John
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Hollywood Strings are peanuts.. NOW you need more gear to maintain your reputation in the industry, John! You just can't put out more tracks without having... I did it Magne. I took the plunge with these samples: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EthnoWorld5/ I want to get further into World music. I think these samples will be inspiring. Don't tell Sandra I ordered them. This is it now... for at least one year. NO MORE SAMPLES!!!Anyone else going sample nuts on JPF? John What did I say? No More Samples!Just sent for the Ivory piano samples. I'm addicted and need help. Can someone recommend a good psychiatrist? John
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I'm addicted and need help. Can someone recommend a good psychiatrist? John Unfortunately, I don't know of any psychiatrists who is selling samples, but if you find one, let me know.. could be interesting World music huh. Did you know about this one http://www.motu.com/products/software/ethno ? It's been on my list for ages, and I don't even play world music!!! 
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"Unfortunately, I don't know of any psychiatrists who is selling samples, but if you find one, let me know" - MagneThat's not exactly what I had in mind Magne. "Did you know about this one http://www.motu.com/products/software/ethno ? They look good as well. The Ethno World 4 has the instruments and the voices. Best, John
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Holy Matrimony, John:
How did I miss this post. I'm working on my "request for loan" letter as we speak. (Might even be able to buy some Panera bread with a "bread" loan from our foremost JPF composer and chain rattler! ...LOL!)
Seriously, I'm so proud of you.
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Holy Matrimony, John:
How did I miss this post. I'm working on my "request for loan" letter as we speak. (Might even be able to buy some Panera bread with a "bread" loan from our foremost JPF composer and chain rattler! ...LOL!)
Seriously, I'm so proud of you.
Dave Thanks Dave! I'm still not quite ready to open my chain of banks, but I think I can manage a loaf of Panera Bread. It reminds me of a funny line in one of the old TV comedy shows (can't remember which one): "I'm still $999,999 short of being a millionaire". Best, John
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Hey John...
It is a fun addiction....I tried "Just Saying No" as I was
typing in my credit card info the last time.
Didn't work.
Larry
Can't find the stairway to 'heaven'...but I know where the elevator is.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us" - Albert Schweitzer.
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Hey John...
It is a fun addiction....I tried "Just Saying No" as I was
typing in my credit card info the last time.
Didn't work.
Larry Yes, the thirst for new samples never gets quenched Larry. Though I'm set till the next craving. John
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Am I late? anyway, congratulazioni - bravo!
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Am I late? anyway, congratulazioni - bravo! Thanks Max! Best, John
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Trying to pin down my new gig, I haven't been around as much over the last little bit....nonetheless, great news on your placements...glad to know there's people out there still writing checks to talented guys like you...be well and c ya around here...moker
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Trying to pin down my new gig, I haven't been around as much over the last little bit....nonetheless, great news on your placements...glad to know there's people out there still writing checks to talented guys like you...be well and c ya around here...moker Thanks Moker! A lot of luck in the music library business. But then I reckon that's the case in the music business in general. Best, John
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Hey, CONGRATS Brother Johnny... I rarely visit the Success Scene here..(too-Depressing for moi..heh!) BUT I've never read of Anyone More Deserving of it here..& real glad I took a peek tonight!!!
CONGTRATS Again, Amigo..(& I'm a big Chelsea Lately Fan..when I can catch it--BRAVO Amigo!)
Best Wishes/Big "Get MORE Samples" Guy-Hug,
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Hey, CONGRATS Brother Johnny... I rarely visit the Success Scene here..(too-Depressing for moi..heh!) BUT I've never read of Anyone More Deserving of it here..& real glad I took a peek tonight!!!
CONGTRATS Again, Amigo..(& I'm a big Chelsea Lately Fan..when I can catch it--BRAVO Amigo!)
Best Wishes/Big "Get MORE Samples" Guy-Hug,
Stan Thanks Stan! Don't tempt me with the samples Stan. I don't exactly have a will-of-iron. Best, John
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Holy Moly just found out what the ABC promos were used for: America's Funniest Home Videos, Dancing With the Stars, General Hospital, Modern Family, The View, The Middle, and Best in Film. I'm speechless...  John
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OMG! That's fantastic! Wish it were me. lol
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OMG! That's fantastic! Wish it were me. lol Thank you Bonnie! I've come back down to Earth. Not good to remain on Cloud Nine too long. Being on Cloud Nine isn't very productive. Best, John
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I reckon I'll be eating a little crow about the debate Jody Whitesides and I had on exclusive libraries verses non-exclusive/retitle libraries. I'd mention it on the library thread I started, but I don't want to fire that thread back up. Anyway, it seems the best placements I get are with the exclusives. Furthermore, I've been notified by one of my non-exclusive libraries (actually two) that they're going the exclusive route. Seems Disney ABC is now reluctant to work with non-exclusives. So... I think it's time to funnel all my tracks from this point on to exclusive libraries. I still think non-exclusive/retitle libraries are a legitimate business model, however weighing-in on the influential force working against the non-exclusives, business-wise, it does makes sense to go exclusive. Best, John
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