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YouTube Facts for Musicians [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you've been wondering whether or not you should start putting content on YouTube...

MUSIC WANTED for Feature-Length Documentary Movie

UPDATE: Submissions for the project are no longer being accepted. To be on top of future opportunities like this, please subscribe to the feed.

You've been asking for an opportunity to get your music in film, so...

I'm doing music supervision for a feature-length documentary on the Nashville Rollergirls. It's a story about the team itself as well as the individuals behind it. 

With fast-paced derby action and deeply human elements, this inspirational film follows the Nashville Rollergirls through the loss of their practice space, the move to a new bout venue, injuries, relocation of key players, huge financial pressures, and more. Ever the underdog, the Nashville Rollergirls seek to prove themselves at every turn.

Here's a taste...

As a musician, I think it's a story you'll relate to and be proud to be associated with.

Right now, we're finishing production on key scenes and looking for music that conveys the following emotions:

• fear
• excitement
• anticipation
• hopelessness / darkness
• solemness
• change / transition / evolution
• success / achievement / climax
• hopefulness / eagerness
• pride

All submissions are being done online via the form linked below. You may submit as many songs as you like, but you will need to fill out a separate form for each song.

NOTE: We need a DIRECT LINK to an mp3 file of your submission, not just a general page with a bunch of music on it.

Link Removed - Submissions for the project are no longer being accepted. To be on top of future opportunities like this, please subscribe to the feed. 

Rebecca Black Pulls "Friday" from YouTube

Rebecca Black is pissed at Ark Music Factory, the company which wrote and produced her "Friday" song aa well as the video. She is claiming that Ark is exploiting her image as well as the song, neither of which she says they have rights to.

The problem is that the song was written by Patrice Wilson of Ark, the recording was produced by Ark, and the video was produced by Ark.

But I'm sure Rebecca Black (or her parents) paid a ton for these services...

Will be interesting to see how this one works out. Until then, make sure you get your agreements in writing, so everything about ownership of your music, production, and image is crystal clear!

UPDATE: Rebecca Black has re-released the video as a "Director's Cut."

UPDATE 2: The new version has been pulled. How am I going to celebrate the upcoming weekend now?

2,200,000 Views on YouTube...in Two Days!

Total viewings as of this post is over 7,800,000.

3/18 UPDATE: Here is an interview she did with Good Morning America:

Discuss...

Music Business Criminals

Gary Glitter is a convicted sex offender and has been banned from 19 countries. In 1999, he was imprisoned for possessing child pornography. In 2006, he was jailed in Vietnam for sexually assaulting two young girls.

Every week, at arenas across the US, his song "Rock and Roll, Part 2" is played for huge audiences during sporting events.  His music has been covered by Joan Jett, The Human League, Hoodoo Gurus, and too many other acts to list here.

This week, his song "Do You Wanna Touch Me" was featured on Glee and is now climbing up the charts once again.

Some people are pissed. Should they be?

Where do we draw the line on what's acceptable behavior for the musicians we deal with? Is there anything that would keep you from dealing with a certain musician or his music?

Vince Neil has killed a guy and recently pled guilty to DUI. Would that keep you from licensing a Motley Crue record or covering one of their songs?

How about R. Kelly and his alleged behavior with underage girls?  Michael Jackson?

Ron Isley and his tax issues?

Discuss...

Big Videos on Limited Resources

Thanks for low-cost innovations like the Flip and iMovie, making a quality video is as easy as it ever has been. Most people don't know what to do with all the technology we have available. 

And we have no filters to keep all the boring videos from clogging up distribution outlets, like YouTube...

And people have seen to many videos it's harder than ever to grab the attention of people...

The good news is what does get the attention of people has little to do with money. A few years ago, "big" was Puff Daddy closing down TImes Square and driving around in a solid gold car, with 1000 bikini models behind him. If you wanted to compete with him, you'd have to do something similar.

Nobody cared about this kind of video today!

Today's "big" means not being limited by limited resources. It's pulling something off without just throwing money at it. Something like this...

It looks complicated, and it is, but not as complicated as you'd think. The hard part is coming up with an attention-getting idea, which for most people, is not as easy as you'd think.

I hope you'll be inspired by the "behind the scenes" video below. Again, this was a complicated shoot, but not nearly as complicated as most people would think. When you break things down into little pieces, you can do really big things!

Pete Townshend on Selling Out

When asked about the accusation that he’s sold out by allowing the Who’s music to be used in TV commercials, Pete Townshend said...

"Defend myself against whom? The rock ’n’ roll thought police? I sell out every time I drag my weary old ass out on the road to play classic rock to beer-drinking saps who should know better. This may be art, but I own the copyright. I come from a musical family. I know music is special. But I also know it is how my family lives. I am quite unsentimental about it, unlike some of our fans."

What are your thoughts about using your music for television commercials?  Post them below...

A Formula for YouTube Success

The video below is a great example of one way to get your music (and an offer to buy it) in front of people...

The Fomula:

1. Collect a bunch of popular YouTube clips.

2. Put the clips together in one video.

3. Use your music as the background track.

4. Make an offer to buy your music.

Discuss below...

$1800 Music Video = 1,295,266 YouTube Views

Most people are very proud of where they come from.  A few months ago, I wrote my feelings about how an anthem for your city is a great way to connect with fans. 

Below is a video of a song that follows that formula.  Cost of the video was only $1800. 

So far, it's had 1,295,266 views on YouTube. Coincidence?

Like This Video? Maybe You Should Marry It!

Cool video and great promo campaign by OK Go...

Thoughts? Can OK Go have a hit without a cool video? Post comments below...