Im an new Music artist, Im aginst drug abuse and I want to write a song about that. Will I lose fans if I do?
970997
Well Tim McGuire didn't lose fans when he wrote Drugs or Jesus!So I don't think so and if you do I doubt you needed those fans!
764138
I might be able to help. I have worked with some of the greats in the music industry and honestly, I'm not to happy with anything out there right now. If you would like to know whom I worked with, please reply with an email and I will include my website for your consideration.
1028849
well I dont know, however when any artist release a song  anything will be done to keep the media's attention and to keep fans in tuned. So who knows the truth
1179024
Umm...call or go to some record companies...They might send you to like an open mic nite first though...But get them professionally written or whatever...No scribbles and stuff...LOL...and then go and talk to someone...There is one person I thought about on here that could do that...You could talk to them but make sure you do not give out any info on yourself or your music til you talk to them in person and get their licensed info in front of your eyes...I am a singer and I want to try it out on the stage so I am thinking about it too...Umm...Here is one thing you can do...Send this person an email about yourself and what you are looking for and wanting to do...But don't put your music out there just yet on the net...Wait til you talk to them...in person...go to ppptracks@msn.com...This is a person who can help you...Oh and call me when you get your first gig...I would love to hear it...I mean...Tell me when your song comes out...Hey wait!...Why won't you sing it?...Come on...Give it a shot...
624101
amazing grace n songs like that are hymns they dont belonng to anyone band in particular so you should be ok with them but if you are going to record a song that another band wrote then you'll need permission
970500
A bit repetitive, but then lots of songs are.\nIf you penned it, keep it up. Everyone starts somewhere.
761449
umh, we can't answer your question completely b/c you need to provide some detail about your situation...\n\nis the song published online?  like is it uploaded somewhere?  another site hosts your music?\n\nif it's not, then that's your first step....publish the song/upload it to a site, maybe a free-hosting site...maybe one that allows streaming media like myfilehut.com and then after you upload, you can generate the url code for the song
1037550
Wow! I think that would make a really good song! Good luck with it. Hope to hear it soon.
784031
Yeah, that happens to me...if a song makes me sad about a person and I don't want to be, I just turn the radio/song off. I definitely think certain songs can bring out your emotions for someone, past or present.
1178085
Woah!!  Did you write that?  I was expecting some BS love song, not a REAL love song.  I seroiusly thought it was awesome, and Im not fishing for points.  I write songs too, just when Im bored, not for a band.  That's from the Heart!...I'd title it "Tear Me Apart".  That is what popped into my head after the first couple lines, and as I read it, that title sounded better.  I think it is definately written out of retaliation, not simple minded hate, which makes it more real.  I could feel what you meant in the song.  Hats off to you Mr Ark, that was straight songwriting, not like the crap the masses buy into.  Hey man, I wouldnt post your songs on here.  They are good, and someone will steal them.
1136897
I hate to say it, but I think that you are out of luck on this one.  The music industry generally does not accept unsolicited material.  One chance you might have it to approach a local band or musician and show them your work.  Good luck
278040
There have been a lot of problems lately with people stealing and posting things on the Internet. The (incorrect) assumption is that anything on the Web is public domain. Creators of all types are learning to protect themselves by making it clear that their work is copyrighted: A copyright protects an artist, publisher or writer from unauthorized copying of his or her work - including song lyrics. \n \n \n Steps:\n1.  Write your lyric and put it in a tangible form - on paper, sheet music, computer disk or audiotape. You can't copyright an idea that is still in your head.\n \n2.  Recognize that anything written after April 1, 1989, is automatically protected (in the United States) by an assumed copyright. If you don't transfer the copyright to someone else, it will last 70 years past your date of death.\n \n3.  Register with the U.S. Copyright Office so that you can more easily collect damages if your work is copied. This also provides public notice.\n \n4.  Use the U.S. Copyright Office's PA form to register a song. Use its SR form to register published and unpublished sound recordings.\n \n5.  Expect to pay a nonrefundable fee for registration. The current charge is $30.\n \n6.  Include a copyright notice at the end of your work. The proper format is: Copyright or �, year of first publication of the work, author's name: � 2000 John Doe or Copyright 2000 John Doe.\n \n \n Tips:\n Check out the Copyright Office's free electronic-mailing list, NewsNet. To subscribe, send a message to LISTSERV@RS8.LOC.GOV. Type SUBSCRIBE USCOPYRIGHT in the body of the message.\n \n \n Warnings:\n Register your copyright anytime, but remember that, if registration is made within three months before an infringement of the work, the owner can collect statutory damages and attorney's fees in court action. If the work is not registered, he or she can collect only actual damages and profits.\n \n Tips from eHow Users:\n Poor man's copyright \nTo extend this idea and make it more legal, have the copy(s) notarized before sealing it (them) in an envelope. Be sure to mail it to yourself the same day so that the postmark will coincide with the date it was notarized (and you won't have to open the envelope in case you forgot exactly when it was notarized). Although not a secure substitute for a government copyright, it would still be legally recognized by the government as valid.\n \n \nRate this tip:     \n \n Poor Man's copyright by eHow Friend\nI would advise that you not to rely on the Poor Man's copyright. Ensure that you read up very carefully on the Poor Man's copyright before you put faith in it to copyright songs or lyrics.
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First off, make sure you copyright it. As far as production goes, you can hire a studio with a really good producer and record it yourself. No one in the music industry is going to accept unsolicited material. You need to promote it and get it heard. This is a long difficult process. In music it's the truth that you have to spend money to make money. Also try songramp.com. There is no charge for membership and there are hundreds of independent producers and artists. You can post your lyrics in the "lyrics seeking music" category. If you're serious don't give up.
1150421
I would have to know what this is from and who wrote it.  If it is the lyrics to some song, I would say don't let young children hear it.  If it is the poetry of someone older and more mature expressing pain of life, that's okay.  If this has been written by some teenager or young person who is suffering, I would worry.  Yes, it is beautiful and a true sign of amazing talent and use of imagery and words, but it could signify a cry for help.  Hope someone is listening.
232124
i think that the best thing to do is make your own little mix and spped up some songs and slow some down it'll be creative, original, and you wont have to worry about anybody else having it.
167695
It sounds like the person the songs about lost interest in the other and is too afraid to be straigt up about it ,When confronted just says i had a bad day.Possibly on drugs cuz doesnt seem to want to take any blame.He /she needs to escape reality for a while ,take a break from the other the wants the other to take em back when he / she gets straight again blaming it all on a bad day.  I dont know the song but alot of times if you hear it with music you get a feel for what the artist is trying to say .Hope this helps
171481
Repitition is the key here. The more the same people hear your regular song list the more they will look forward to seeing you. Then you can rework your regular song list to add new songs and keep the songs people most like to hear. Have the other songs that you are leaving out ready incase you have requests for them. You dont want to bore the crowd with the same songs every week but if you change all of them every week then people dont get a good ffel for what they like. A performance a week is not too much even at the same place. If your a good band and your lead singer has some small amount of charisma you will have a solid fan base in no time. Good promotion is only necessary if the bar is not a popular one. If the bar is popular the regulars will go there whether there is a band playing or not. There is your new fan base right there. but if the bar is always empty then it is up to you to get your fans to fill it, that is when promotion is important.