Thursday 25 July 2013

Selling Your Music Online Advise


So you want to sell your music on-line? and it begs the question..
What's The Best Way To Sell My Own Music On The Internet?

For many people fed up with Reverbnation and its lack of artist support, the only other real viable way was iTunes, and now google play. But as many know, iTunes not only limits it to semi savi people with iTunes or an iDevice with the App Store, but they also charge a fee for adding an album OR a track and then you also have to pay to keep it their. (because you get 100% of sales) but you MUST be selling otherwise why pay to keep them in-store?.

Many opt for reverb because they take a cut of a sale, so its actually costing you nothing to have it online in a store.  Downside?  well you can't touch any profits until it reaches $20 (if you live in the uk, you'll find it takes either 2/3 album sales to reach that payout threshold) a harsh reality that you'd have to sell maybe 4 cd's or 40 singles just to make about £16

I recently signed up with "Google Play"  AKA The All new "Android Market" and i thought ide share my experience of that so far.

The Google Play "Artist Hub" requires a one off $25 set up fee, i gather this is to put people off uploading any old crap (well some of them lmfao) in pounds it worked out about £16 on the fee then £0.46 exchange and a £1.00 NON-STG PURCH Fee.
So your talking roughly £18 to get your self a "Store Page" on Google Play
(once you have this you can upload singles, or albums with no additional fees)
Because they also take a cut like reverb and audio life did (only this is 30% per sale)
(but you start to TIE IN with a Google Wallet account for additional media, and google wallet only take 1% of a sale, so hard copies & T-Shirts could be done easier for merch via google wallet,  kinda like an Amazon but for you not them)

Remember though this is Google, Reverb/Audiolife don't care if your tracks relined and are hissy as hell.  Google have a Piracy AND Quality Policy, but don't let that put you off, NONE of my uploads have been mastered in a Studio NONE..   I work in a spare room, with substandard equipment, i generally just depend on a "Noise Reduction Filter" that i scan my recordings with, it removes most back ground noise. and my tracks are accepted.

The minimum pay out is £1 a month, you can higher that your self if you want
and you also have to remember Google Play can be accessed via a web browser (meaning) like iTunes (for pc) you can access music in Google play with NO NEED for an Android Device.
The payout also goes Directly to a Bank Account Number (not paypal)

With all this in mind Clearly then you could optionally disable MP3 sales from Reverb and just use it for people who want your music on CD's with covers...  but now the interesting part..

You could open a blog on google (like mine your on now) and link to the google play profile for mp3's using your blog as a FREE SITE..  and bypass Reverbnation (removing their $1.00 fee per cd sale) and have your Cd's done directly by Audio Life (because Audiolife and Reverb both take a cut)  The reason ide suggest this is simply because reverb dont deserve the $1.  They have been kicking artists out the charts for months now for simply promoting them selves rather than paying for reverb promotion and ALL THREE of their support forums all do the same thing
PLEASE REFER TO EMAIL TICKET...  and then the topics locked...

So if you wana get your self into another shop window (a shop window you can promote without ended up MISSING from the pages you SHOULD be shown on..) then ide give google play a whirl

Im not saying its the Ultimate site, but neither is reverb or iTunes.. It all depends what your doing.
I am still unemployed and as you no in the UK the benefits system is going mental, so it wasn't easy for me to find the extra money to do this.. but i did because i think its a better chance of sales and exposure.

Sadly INGEUS who are meant to HELP ME have essentially done nothing besides cost the government money on my name for the past 2 years and i have NOTHING to show for it..
NO WERE in Liverpool has helped me TO THIS DATE!!
and Reverbnation are clearly more concerned about PROMOTION FEES
EVEN IF you Click  "Don't Show Me This Again"
Ive even had spam off them, in my reverb inbox off reverb them selves..

Ber in mind i was number 1 composer in the whole world.. and its only TWO days ago i SPENT Anything at all online to get anywhere...  Google Play has been my first outlay of money since i began putting my music out their, so all my blog hits, my time at number one, it all cost nothing, not even a domain name...

So Clearly... i no when to spend, and when not to... Defo Recommend Google Play
If they later change their policys about uploading, i wont be happy, but as it stands TODAY
Its worth the risk if you have £20/$25 laying round  (note theirs a tax form to fill in online to, along with the google play form)  you CAN delete tracks your self to, ive noticed some places don't allow that and it has to be in writing, you can UN-publish any time you want on gplay.

Here's how my page looks so far  Here

I have also opted in my music (so people who pay a monthly fee to access "music in the All Access" system) can listen to it under that contract they have as long as their paying google for it (and for that) 
I get the same kinda kick back concept for each play, as a youtube video does under adsense
So even if your not selling you can be getting a little something back

When you realize if you spent £18/$25 on the likes of Google Play Artists Hub...
you could have the same deal you have no (mp3 wise).. and with Support, AND A Company that people have actually heard of with a reputation a lot less fkd than who ya with.. LMFAO


 Only wish ide done this sooner tbh....

I also Highly recommend  Distrokid.



Thursday 11 July 2013

Trailer Music Game Addon TheWraithScoresFX2 v1.0 (For OFP CWA CWC ARMA)

Original Release Notes.. from 12th July 2013

I am a composer/musician, my former OFP work for reference was the
SG_Monitors.pbo, StargateFXandAudio.pbo, AirwolfFXandAudio.pbo,
AW_Monitors.pbo and a couple of others   (so im not totally new to OFP work)
but this could possibly be my most important ofp contribution covering a wider range of use compared to my older work.

I write to you today to share a personal release consisting of 61 pieces of "my" music
(a selection taken from ALL of my very own trailer music cd's wich i generally retail for a fee)

I share with the OFP/CWA/ARMA community's 61 selected tracks for use in your missions, GUi's or what ever you wish to use them on during your ofp editing. Full details are included with the addon which also holds a script to preview all 61 tracks.


  Hopefully in a future update i will get around to Including some Environments,
Sound Effects &  Possibly some vocal dialogue to the TheWraithScoresFX1.
For now though... consider this TheWraithScoresFX2  another BETA Work In Progress.


There is a license file also included detailing your rights when using my music in your projects
all material inside the addon is (c)TheWraith517


Compatibility?
This Addon Works In
OFP CWC, RH, RES
ARMA CWA, ARMA I, ARMA II, ARMA III
yip.. it works in them all

so...
Intros and Outros Sweet Cut Scenes Galore...
Spice Up Your Gameplay With An Awesome Epic Score...

Addon Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?jwbz8n0eteimhib

If link is down, try these alternatives :)
Mirror by OFPR.info:
?????

Another Mirror By Armaholic:  http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=21541



This addon features the following tracks (links point to youtube previews)

  TMS2M00000.ogg   = Royalty Free Music Promo
  TMS2M00001.ogg   = There Through The Fire It Rises (one in the addon is remastered)
  TMS2M00002.ogg   = A Soldiers Home Is A Battlefield Surrounded By Death
  TMS2M00003.ogg   = May Old Acquaintance Be Remembered 001
  TMS2M00004.ogg   = I Say Detective Was This A Murder or A War Memory 001
  TMS2M00005.ogg   = This Is Our Town Not Theirs So Let's Get Organized
  TMS2M00006.ogg   = The Open Seas - Land Ahoy - Raise The Main Sail
  TMS2M00007.ogg   = Johnny's Letter Arrived 2 Days After Johnny's Funeral
  TMS2M00008.ogg   = The Top Secret Military Aircraft Heist (reprise)
  TMS2M00009.ogg   = People Die Every Day (one in the addon is remastered)
  TMS2M00010.ogg   = This Is All Thats Left Of The Wagon Train
  TMS2M00011.ogg   = I Thought He Was Dead 001
  TMS2M00012.ogg   = I Thought He Was Dead 002
  TMS2M00013.ogg   = I Thought He Was Dead 003
  TMS2M00014.ogg   = Inside The Ancient Structure 001
  TMS2M00015.ogg   = A Reluctant Hero 001
  TMS2M00016.ogg   = A Reluctant Hero 002
  TMS2M00017.ogg   = A Reluctant Hero 003
  TMS2M00018.ogg   = Yet Another Heist Movie
  TMS2M00019.ogg   = City Of The Dead 002
  TMS2M00020.ogg   = The Motherland 001
  TMS2M00021.ogg   = Lost In The Desert Again
  TMS2M00022.ogg   = The Angels Come For Johhny
  TMS2M00023.ogg   = The UnKnown Traveler 001
  TMS2M00024.ogg   = Poljushka Polje The Motherland 002
  TMS2M00025.ogg   = Sun Rises Over The Town Of Madness
  TMS2M00026.ogg   = Sheriffs In On it.. warn dad.. Ooo Nooo Dads In On It To
  TMS2M00027.ogg   = Wandering And Disoriented
  TMS2M00028.ogg   = Farewell To The Rogue Warrior (inc drums & ambiance)
  TMS2M00029.ogg   = A Story Never Told About An Angel That Never Was
  TMS2M00030.ogg   = Contaminated The Land Contaigents In The Soil 002
  TMS2M00031.ogg   = The Platoon That Fell At Armageddon Ridge
  TMS2M00032.ogg   = In Them Their Hills Be Indians
  TMS2M00033.ogg   = The Doctor Reminisces (Planet Mutron Mix)
  TMS2M00034.ogg   = Looked Back And You Weren't There, Nither Was The Planet (reprise)
  TMS2M00035.ogg   = 31st May 2011 - Yamaha PSR-450
  TMS2M00036.ogg   = Troups Round The Camp Fire 001
  TMS2M00037.ogg   = Awoken From 258 Years Of Slumber
  TMS2M00038.ogg   = Last Known Position In Orbit Around Planet Mutron Com Lost 0800 Hours
  TMS2M00039.ogg   = Look Behind The Waterfall 001
  TMS2M00040.ogg   = Most The Towns Dead What Are We Gona Do
  TMS2M00041.ogg   = Tales Of The Untold Heroes Amongst Us And The Cowards 001
  TMS2M00042.ogg   = The Names Pond.. Fish Pond
  TMS2M00043.ogg   = They Will Out Number Us By Dawn 001
  TMS2M00044.ogg   = Think We Got Them Look The Sheriffs Down
  TMS2M00045.ogg   = Just Found Private Jacobs Horse But That's Who We Sent For Reinforcements
  TMS2M00046.ogg   = Kinda DARK Random Suspense 001
  TMS2M00047.ogg   = The Mutron Happy Ending
  TMS2M00048.ogg   = The 80s Mystic 2
  TMS2M00049.ogg   = Amazing Grace Demo 1
  TMS2M00050.ogg   = Old Langs Ine 001
  TMS2M00051.ogg   = What The Hell Are These Things
  TMS2M00052.ogg   = Walkers All Over The Town Get In and Get Out 001
  TMS2M00053.ogg   = Were To Late Their All Dead 001
  TMS2M00054.ogg   = Untouched After Years Yet You Are Not Alone
  TMS2M00055.ogg   = It Happend Right In This Very Room
  TMS2M00056.ogg   = I Know Your In Here
  TMS2M00057.ogg   = DRONE - Hes Dead 001
  TMS2M00058.ogg   = DRONE - Hes Dead 002
  TMS2M00059.ogg   = DRONE - Hes Dead 003
  TMS2M00060.ogg   = The Devil Knows Blues 001
  TMS2M00061.ogg   = When Your Names Called From That Ledger (DEMO)


To purchase any of my music, check out the Blog for info http://www.thewraith517.blogspot.co.uk


Looking for TheWraithScoresFX1 ?  it can be downloaded Here
(remember v2 is NOT an update for v1,  v1 has its own tracks)

TheWraithScoresFX




Wednesday 3 July 2013

Trailer Music & Scores Vol 006 Released 2013


Trailer Music & Scores Vol 006

(c)3rd July 2013 TheWraith517

Track Listing:

01 - Promo
02 - People Die Every Day, We Cant Remember Them All. And Very Few Touch Our Lives (Re-Filterd)
03 - There Through The Fire It Rises (Re-Filterd)
04 - I Remember My Dreams Do You 001
05 - I Thought He Was Dead 002
06 - Tales Of The Untold Heroes Amongst Us And The Cowards 001
07 - The Abandoned City 001
08 - The Open Seas - Land Ahoy - Raise The Main Sail
09 - The Sound Of Gods Delay 001
10 - The UnKnown Traveller 002
11 - House OF The Rising Sun DEMO 001 - Just TWO Keyboards
12 - The Wandering Jester 001
13 - To Betray The King 001
14 - Hunt For It Find It Then Doublecrossed For It 001
15 - Emotional Memories (Vita Pinao)
16 - House OF The Rising Sun DEMO 006 - Inside The Bar Rhythm & Lead
17 - I Say Detective Was This A Murder or A War Memory 001
18 - Rise Of The Ants 001
19 - Boney Portmore 001
20 - Greensleeves Improvised Demo 001
21 - History Taught Us This 001
22 - I Have A Tail To Tell You All 001
23 - Emotional Memories (Dawn Cobalt)
24 - Its A Waiting Game 001
25 - House OF The Rising Sun DEMO 009 - Drums and Randomness

Approx Running Time: 1 Hour 7 Mins

Bandcamp Store Here £5.99 (soon)
MP3's Via GooglePlay Here £6.99

MP3's Via iTunes UK Here £7.99
MP3's Via iTunes USA Here $9.99
MP3's Via Amazon USA Here $7.99

MP3's Via Amazon UK Here £7.49
MP3's Via Spotify Here
CD Hard Copy Shipped With Box & ArtWork N/A

iTunes & Amazon sales are available Globally
UPC: 840080189345
USA ASIN: B00HNZO25E
UK ASIN: B00HO0RZRK


  The idea behind this collection is so that YouTube video makers can use music without fear of their film being banned. Once you buy/download the album you can use them in your video.
You can't add the adsense to your videos, but overtime you maybe informed you can
(the ad revenue split is still a work in progress)

(it wont affect your youtube account status OR your video.. Unless You also used (c) music from somewhere else, then youtube gets nancy about to (c) company's arguing & the vids blocked)

Monday 1 July 2013

Trailer Music Game Addon TheWraithScoresFX1 v1.0 (For OFP CWA CWC ARMA)

Original Release Notes.. from 10th September 2012

Im a composer/musician, my former OFP work for reference was the
SG_Monitors.pbo, StargateFXandAudio.pbo, AirwolfFXandAudio.pbo,
AW_Monitors.pbo and a couple of others   (so im not totaly new to OFP work)
but this could possibly be my most important ofp contribution covering a wider range of use compared to my older work.

I write to you today to share a personal release consisting of 50 pieces of "my" music
(a selection taken from 5+ of my very own trailer music cd's which i generally retail for a fee)

I share with the OFP/CWA/ARMA community's 50 selected tracks for use in your missions, GUi's or what ever you wish to use them on during your ofp editing. Full details are included with the addon which also holds a script to preview all 50 tracks.



  Hopefully in a future update i will get around to Including some Environments,
Sound Effects &  Possibly some vocal dialogue.
For now though... consider this a BETA Work In Progress.


There is a license file also included detailing your rights when using my music in your projects
all material inside the addon is (c)TheWraith517


Compatibility?
This Addon Works In
OFP CWC, RH, RES
ARMA CWA, ARMA I, ARMA II, ARMA III
yip.. it works in them all

so...
Intros and Outros Sweet Cut Scenes Galore...
Spice Up Your Gameplay With An Awesome Epic Score...

Addon Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?aso9nhs4tgrdf9b

If link is down, try these alternatives :)
Mirror by OFPR.info:
ftp://ftp.ofpr.info/ofpd/rest/Traile...OFP_&_CWA).zip

Another Mirror By Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=17741

To purchase any of my music, check out the Blog for info http://www.thewraith517.blogspot.co.uk


The Top Secret Military Aircraft Heists (Reprise)





This addon features the following tracks (links point to youtube preview)

  TMS1M00001.ogg  = Ive Escaped But Where Am I
  TMS1M00002.ogg  = Old Time Music 001
  TMS1M00003.ogg  = In Cinemas 001
  TMS1M00004.ogg  = In Cinemas 002
  TMS1M00005.ogg  = In Cinemas 003
  TMS1M00006.ogg  = In Cinemas 004
  TMS1M00007.ogg  = In Cinemas 005
  TMS1M00008.ogg  = In Cinemas 006
  TMS1M00009.ogg  = In Cinemas 007
  TMS1M00010.ogg  = In Cinemas 008
  TMS1M00011.ogg  = In Cinemas 009
  TMS1M00012.ogg  = In Cinemas 010
  TMS1M00013.ogg  = In Cinemas 011
  TMS1M00014.ogg  = In Cinemas 012
  TMS1M00015.ogg  = In Cinemas 013
  TMS1M00016.ogg  = In Cinemas 014
  TMS1M00017.ogg  = In Cinemas 015
  TMS1M00018.ogg  = In Cinemas 016
  TMS1M00019.ogg  = In Cinemas 017
  TMS1M00020.ogg  = In Cinemas 018
  TMS1M00021.ogg  = In Cinemas 019
  TMS1M00022.ogg  = You Better Run
  TMS1M00023.ogg  = A Quest For The Soul
  TMS1M00024.ogg  = The Heist
  TMS1M00025.ogg  = So Whats The Next Job
  TMS1M00026.ogg  = The Gallows Awaits You (with Keyboard & VSTs)
  TMS1M00027.ogg  = You Are The One And Your Time Is Now
  TMS1M00028.ogg  = Through The Aftermath Is A Future
  TMS1M00029.ogg  = Mark Says Im Rushing My Music
  TMS1M00030.ogg  = Frankly.. I Don't Give A Dam (Reprise)
  TMS1M00031.ogg  = Now This Was Rushed
  TMS1M00032.ogg  = Still Pondering Ones Own Future n Still Moving. Swiftly Along
  TMS1M00033.ogg  = The Getaway Avoiding The Federalis
  TMS1M00034.ogg  = Random 01
  TMS1M00035.ogg  = Living Forever (Strings Section)
  TMS1M00036.ogg  = Living Forever (All Layers)
  TMS1M00037.ogg  = Memorys & Flashbacks (happy)
  TMS1M00038.ogg  = Memorys & Flashbacks (angry)
  TMS1M00039.ogg  = Leaving The City Everybody's Dead Escape Infection Don't Get Bitten
  TMS1M00040.ogg  = Another Heist Movie
  TMS1M00041.ogg  = Take The Elevator Shaft To The Penthouse
  TMS1M00042.ogg  = Scope Out The Hand Off Location (reprise)
  TMS1M00043.ogg  = Back In Town On Buisness & This Time It's Personal
  TMS1M00044.ogg  = Trying To Argue Your Way Into Heaven Is An Unusual Debate
  TMS1M00045.ogg  = Remorseful Moments In Time
  TMS1M00046.ogg  = Their Pullin Off The Next Job (no fx)
  TMS1M00047.ogg  = Their Pullin Off The Next Job (with fx)
  TMS1M00048.ogg  = Weather Man Says A Bright Day With Showers Of Confusion (Reprise)
  TMS1M00049.ogg  = If I Was To Try The Globus X-Ray Dog Style (Reprise)
  TMS1M00050.ogg  = Whale Flavourd Sushi Or A Slip Out Of Reality


Looking for TheWraithScoresFX2 ?  it can be downloaded Here
(remember 1 & 2 are totally different, you should use them both)

TheWraithScoresFX