Have you ever wondered why some songs are huge hits and others aren't? How exactly does the music industry work and how hard is it to write a hit single these days? Join music producer Luke Jones as he tries to get his head around the complex world of the music industry and takes a deep dive into the challenges modern songwriters face.
After 20 years working as a freelance music producer and 10 years as Head of Music for a publishing company, Luke discusses record labels, publishing companies, music rights as well as several of the key principles of songwriting, as he tries to answer the question, What makes a song, a hit?
Music producer Luke Jones argues that AI-generated music is just a minor advancement in music technology software, rather than a revolutionary change to the music industry.
26 Feb 2024
Should you give the audience what it wants? - Music marketing & that age old Myth
When Luke receives some constructive criticism via an email from a fan, he finds himself pondering a dilemma that has plagued artists and entertainers since the dawn of time......Should you give the audience what it wants?
In this journey, he contemplates the clever market positioning achieved by the lyrical content of songs by Kanye West, Nirvana and LMFAO, the live performances of Bob Dylan, Weezer and Chesney Hawks and a pivotal scene from the movie LA LA LAND.
Doing all this causes him to finally blurt out one of the central myths of the music industry.
Tune in to find out more!!!!
(If it is even possible to "Tune In" to a podcast....I don't know. I'd never really though about it until I just typed it)
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Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.
If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.
You can also Email me (mailto:luke@clearwavemusic.com) to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.
Enjoy the show!
31 Jan 2024
How many hits are left? - The ballad of Ed Sheeran
There are an infinite number of possible chord progressions, but most of them probably suck.
The recorded music industry is now well over a hundred years old!
What happens when all the best chord progressions, have already been used?
How many hit singles are left?
Join Luke, as he meditates on the issue of song plagurism claims, copyright infringement, recurring drum beats and the threat of AI.
*****
Hi, I'm your podcast host Luke Jones. I'm a music and podcast producer and I'm also available for hire.
If you want bespoke music production, jingles, idents or podcast production you can visit the South Girl Production Music Website for details.
You can also Email me (mailto:luke@clearwavemusic.com) to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on the Where is MY hit single podcast.
Enjoy the show!
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