“With such a dedicated following and an enduring catalog, there is tons of upside potential for licensing across film, TV and videos games,” says Jordan Passman, founder and CEO of Score a Score, a music production and licensing company.
Yuck.
And why sell when they are still so young...
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
And weird selling your catalog, instead of following Neil Youngs lead and leave Spotify.
WHAT HAPPENED TO GRUNGE
All artists seem to be selling off their catalogs/rights to their music. Not sure if it's because lack of touring has hit them financially, or they're trying to spend the money, rather than let the rights pass to their heirs. Seems super common in older musicians. Why not rake in 150 million before you die, rather than leave it on the table? AIC though.. they're not that old.. maybe they should of collected royalties for another decade or two first?
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Not really related, but I had this really strange dream last night. I dreamed that I was
watching a video of Patti Smith playing in a trio with herself only on
vocals, a drummer, and another woman using a microphone rubbed against a
metal cylinder that looked like a metal coffee thermos cup to create
these strange feedback sounds. While the two musicians playing somewhat
quietly in the background, Patti sang/spoke this incredible poem. At
the end of the poem, Patti walked up to the mic and said very pointedly
and slowly, "ALICE...IN...CHAINS!" (Patti looked to be fairly young and
the way she said those words was more part of the poem than any
reference to the band of that name. I think the poem was about someone
being repressed.) Patti then walked off camera and the drummer started
gradually picking up the pace and volume until he was totally ripping,
and the woman rubbing the microphone around the metal cylinder was
creating these incredible sheets of guitar-like feedback. It was
freaking amazing to watch!
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"Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope."
Time for you to make some interesting music. Alice in chains...went to a Slayer show with Alice in chains opening. My metal mentality..."I'm not going to see a band with a lame name like that." Missed them. Saw them at another show later and was blown away. I hope they make money on the sale and I hear AIC in a commercial. wait i wont. Don't know how to use my darn t.v. anymore.
“With such a dedicated following and an enduring catalog, there is tons of upside potential for licensing across film, TV and videos games,” says Jordan Passman, founder and CEO of Score a Score, a music production and licensing company.
remember when the Offsring did it over 6 years ago? they were pretty youngish. sometime you have to strike when the deal presents itself and we have no idea peoples financial situations
Atlanta, GA 8/7/00...Atlanta, GA 4/19/03...Columbia, SC 6/16/08...New Orleans, LA 5/1/10...East Troy, WI 9/3/11... East Troy, WI 9/4/11... Atlanta, GA 9/22/12...Greenville, SC 4/16/16...Nashville, TN 9/16/22
Just heard on radio that Sting has or is about to sell his catalog for 300 million
Atlanta, GA 8/7/00...Atlanta, GA 4/19/03...Columbia, SC 6/16/08...New Orleans, LA 5/1/10...East Troy, WI 9/3/11... East Troy, WI 9/4/11... Atlanta, GA 9/22/12...Greenville, SC 4/16/16...Nashville, TN 9/16/22
Would/does PJ need to sell their catalog? I kind of assumed older artists did it so they could get a giant wad of cash to continue supporting their higher than normal lifestyles.
Given than even before Covid PJ kept their tours right, I assumed the guys in the band were ok for money.
I can't see any reason to sell ones catalog other then needing a giant wad of dough?
Would/does PJ need to sell their catalog? I kind of assumed older artists did it so they could get a giant wad of cash to continue supporting their higher than normal lifestyles.
Given than even before Covid PJ kept their tours right, I assumed the guys in the band were ok for money.
I can't see any reason to sell ones catalog other then needing a giant wad of dough?
If you are going to sell eventually I would assume there are tax planning reasons to sell. Capital gains etc. if the rates go up to ordinary income levels then it’s a lot more taxable.
Probably the perfect balance of a high offer to buy and a more favourable tax environment probably drive the timing
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Yuck.
And why sell when they are still so young...
WHAT HAPPENED TO GRUNGE
All artists seem to be selling off their catalogs/rights to their music. Not sure if it's because lack of touring has hit them financially, or they're trying to spend the money, rather than let the rights pass to their heirs. Seems super common in older musicians. Why not rake in 150 million before you die, rather than leave it on the table? AIC though.. they're not that old.. maybe they should of collected royalties for another decade or two first?
Alice in chains...went to a Slayer show with Alice in chains opening. My metal mentality..."I'm not going to see a band with a lame name like that." Missed them. Saw them at another show later and was blown away. I hope they make money on the sale and I hear AIC in a commercial. wait i wont. Don't know how to use my darn t.v. anymore.
remember when the Offsring did it over 6 years ago? they were pretty youngish. sometime you have to strike when the deal presents itself and we have no idea peoples financial situations
"hey guys, I just read that Bob and Bruce has sold their publishing and..."
Mötley saying "sell any product with our music" VS e.g. "Our music is not to be used in any commercials, unless Harrison Ford narrates them"
Boring doesn't work as well in commercials.