Comments for IPR Blog http://www.ipr.edu/blog IPR Blog Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:03:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on IPR SS103 Class Promotes Local Charities and Service Learning Projects Online by Dawn Brunn http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/10/ipr-ss103-class-promotes-local-charities-and-service-learning-projects-online/comment-page-1/#comment-332184 Dawn Brunn Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:03:20 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5466#comment-332184 Congratulations to the Global Citizenship students on the implementation of this web-site! It is very impressive. Great work! Instructor, Dawn Brunn Congratulations to the Global Citizenship students on the implementation of this web-site! It is very impressive. Great work! Instructor, Dawn Brunn

]]> Comment on Online Music Service BAMM.TV Offers New Way to Monetize Music Video Content by Christian Groves http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/09/online-music-service-bamm-tv-offers-new-way-to-monetize-music-video-content/comment-page-1/#comment-302103 Christian Groves Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:41:15 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5346#comment-302103 Chris - thanks for the clarity. I probably halfway answered my own questions in the above post. I really like what BAMM.TV is trying to do, and I'd love to continue the conversation with you as well. You've obviously got something unique going that could be one small piece of the overall answer; I'm pumped to see what happens with it. Chris – thanks for the clarity. I probably halfway answered my own questions in the above post. I really like what BAMM.TV is trying to do, and I’d love to continue the conversation with you as well. You’ve obviously got something unique going that could be one small piece of the overall answer; I’m pumped to see what happens with it.

]]> Comment on Online Music Service BAMM.TV Offers New Way to Monetize Music Video Content by Chris Hansen http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/09/online-music-service-bamm-tv-offers-new-way-to-monetize-music-video-content/comment-page-1/#comment-301289 Chris Hansen Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:07:09 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5346#comment-301289 Hi Christian, Many thanks for writing about BAMM.tv! I just wanted to offer some quick responses to the questions you raised to help take the conversation further. "I’m a little skeptical about what kind of revenue could really be generated from this, and if this way of distributing music could really be sustainable long term. After all, there’s a reason why MTV doesn’t play videos anymore." As a startup, there is always uncertainty to deal with. But BAMM.tv has one big advantage over other content distribution networks, and that is that we do not need major label licenses in order to legally distribute and monetize music content to a global audience. When Pandora filed their IPO paperwork, we learned that they pay anywhere from 50-70% of revenues to the labels on an ongoing basis. They are a great company--we're big fans of the product and people who work there--but major label licensing fees and jurisdictional restrictions are a weight that the company will always have to carry. "Will labels be able to restrict which material artists can perform in these videos? This question isn’t answered by their FAQ page, and I don’t remember what the prevailing law is in this area. I’m hoping somebody out there can address this for me in response to this post. Hint, Hint…" BAMM.tv does not touch the copyright or publishing rights of the songs in our library. We simply get a license to distribute the content. In the event that a label wants to buy back the content, we agree to a third party appraisal of the value that serves as the basis for the transaction, after which the artist and label are released from their agreement with BAMM.tv. I hope this helps to clarify the business model a little. Thanks again for your post, and the thoughtful consideration you’ve given to the future of the music industry. I will be sure to add the labels question to our FAQ. All the best, Chris Hansen Co-Founder and CEO of BAMM.tv Hi Christian,

Many thanks for writing about BAMM.tv! I just wanted to offer some quick responses to the questions you raised to help take the conversation further.

“I’m a little skeptical about what kind of revenue could really be generated from this, and if this way of distributing music could really be sustainable long term. After all, there’s a reason why MTV doesn’t play videos anymore.”

As a startup, there is always uncertainty to deal with. But BAMM.tv has one big advantage over other content distribution networks, and that is that we do not need major label licenses in order to legally distribute and monetize music content to a global audience. When Pandora filed their IPO paperwork, we learned that they pay anywhere from 50-70% of revenues to the labels on an ongoing basis. They are a great company–we’re big fans of the product and people who work there–but major label licensing fees and jurisdictional restrictions are a weight that the company will always have to carry.

“Will labels be able to restrict which material artists can perform in these videos? This question isn’t answered by their FAQ page, and I don’t remember what the prevailing law is in this area. I’m hoping somebody out there can address this for me in response to this post. Hint, Hint…”

BAMM.tv does not touch the copyright or publishing rights of the songs in our library. We simply get a license to distribute the content. In the event that a label wants to buy back the content, we agree to a third party appraisal of the value that serves as the basis for the transaction, after which the artist and label are released from their agreement with BAMM.tv.

I hope this helps to clarify the business model a little. Thanks again for your post, and the thoughtful consideration you’ve given to the future of the music industry. I will be sure to add the labels question to our FAQ.

All the best,

Chris Hansen
Co-Founder and CEO of BAMM.tv

]]> Comment on Blogging with the Experts: Kevin Bowe by Sean Golyer http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/blogging-with-the-experts-kevin-bowe-4/comment-page-1/#comment-283367 Sean Golyer Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:39:40 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5189#comment-283367 @Kevin: Of course, nothing wrong with making a profit. I've just witnessed a lot of exploitative business in the area. And worse, engineers who aren't happy with their clientele. No artist is perfect and sometimes you can't be choosy, but I wish people would be more selective of who they decide to record. And I agree 100% with the "doing what's popular" comment. Very few in the business have what's called a "good taste in music" anymore. All that matters is what will sell well based on the area's demographics. To put it eloquently, that's totally lame. @Kevin:

Of course, nothing wrong with making a profit. I’ve just witnessed a lot of exploitative business in the area. And worse, engineers who aren’t happy with their clientele. No artist is perfect and sometimes you can’t be choosy, but I wish people would be more selective of who they decide to record. And I agree 100% with the “doing what’s popular” comment. Very few in the business have what’s called a “good taste in music” anymore. All that matters is what will sell well based on the area’s demographics. To put it eloquently, that’s totally lame.

]]> Comment on Blogging with the Experts: Kevin Bowe by Christian Groves http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/blogging-with-the-experts-kevin-bowe-4/comment-page-1/#comment-283346 Christian Groves Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:25:59 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5189#comment-283346 I think artists should just be who they are. My take is that people really do value the non-pretentious, uncalculated, magical music moment. When an artist tries to model themselves after somebody else, there's nothing cool or entertaining about it - unless you're in a tribute band or something. I think artists should just be who they are. My take is that people really do value the non-pretentious, uncalculated, magical music moment. When an artist tries to model themselves after somebody else, there’s nothing cool or entertaining about it – unless you’re in a tribute band or something.

]]> Comment on Blogging with the Experts: Kevin Bowe by Kevin Bowe http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/blogging-with-the-experts-kevin-bowe-4/comment-page-1/#comment-283287 Kevin Bowe Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:33:21 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5189#comment-283287 I don't mind people making a profit but I get a little tired of people making art because they think they know what other people will like instead of making art because it's what THEY like. I don’t mind people making a profit but I get a little tired of people making art because they think they know what other people will like instead of making art because it’s what THEY like.

]]> Comment on Blogging with the Experts: Kevin Bowe by Sean Golyer http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/blogging-with-the-experts-kevin-bowe-4/comment-page-1/#comment-283274 Sean Golyer Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:48:12 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5189#comment-283274 I had a very similar discussion with a fellow graduate just last week. I use a different word than authenticity (I use artistic integrity) but more or less the same meaning. I was discussing starting a label and asked him about his label and how he's gone about doing business. We found we shared a similar vision in doing business. Too many labels and producers are out there doing it for the money and not for the art. It's rare to find a studio or label willing to sacrifice their time and money to unlock the potential of underrated or unexposed bands. To quote what I said: "Music to me is more of a passion and less of a business. I do free work all the time for bands I love. I do it because I want them to succeed and I believe a band's success shouldn't be about how much money [or current fans] they have, it should be about sheer talent. One of the philosophies of the label I've written down is that I want it to be a not-for-profit label. Not to be confused with non-profit, but I want my services to be genuinely affordable. Not just competitive, but actually affordable. I know of local studios in the area that try and say they're affordable, yet they charge $300 for 3-4 hours of time which will get them a really crappy, unmixed live demo. That's neither affordable or worth the time/money." I had a very similar discussion with a fellow graduate just last week. I use a different word than authenticity (I use artistic integrity) but more or less the same meaning. I was discussing starting a label and asked him about his label and how he’s gone about doing business. We found we shared a similar vision in doing business. Too many labels and producers are out there doing it for the money and not for the art. It’s rare to find a studio or label willing to sacrifice their time and money to unlock the potential of underrated or unexposed bands.

To quote what I said: “Music to me is more of a passion and less of a business. I do free work all the time for bands I love. I do it because I want them to succeed and I believe a band’s success shouldn’t be about how much money [or current fans] they have, it should be about sheer talent. One of the philosophies of the label I’ve written down is that I want it to be a not-for-profit label. Not to be confused with non-profit, but I want my services to be genuinely affordable. Not just competitive, but actually affordable. I know of local studios in the area that try and say they’re affordable, yet they charge $300 for 3-4 hours of time which will get them a really crappy, unmixed live demo. That’s neither affordable or worth the time/money.”

]]> Comment on IPR’s Mary Jane Alm to Release New Record: “Me and The Wild Blue” by Anonymous http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/iprs-mary-jane-alm-to-release-new-record-me-and-the-wild-blue/comment-page-1/#comment-282425 Anonymous Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:07 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5136#comment-282425 [...] IPR’s Mary Jane Alm to Release New Record: “Me and The Wild Blue” [...] [...] IPR’s Mary Jane Alm to Release New Record: “Me and The Wild Blue” [...]

]]> Comment on Opinion Take: Why The “Old Guys” Are Still Kickin It: By Christian Groves by Kevin http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/08/opion-take-why-the-old-guys-are-still-kickin-it/comment-page-1/#comment-280592 Kevin Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:42:04 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5147#comment-280592 I agree with much of what Lefsetz says and anyone who is or wants to be in the biz should be reading his newsletter whether they agree or not (I actually very much disagree with his actual TASTE in music, but I'm often on his side as far as the biz goes...). As far as live music goes, well- the younger generation simply has not produced as many long-life acts. Does that mean the younger acts are not as good? Not necessarily, but maybe..... Technology factors in and how we take in music now and how many other options are on the table. But one can definitely make an argument that in the last 10 years the polarization of styles and slotting and formatting has narrowed the media's treatment of music, although it certainly hasn't narrowed musicians or music itself. In Mpls it's certainly true that the crappiest indie rock band in town is still more likely to get press than a really good NOT "indie rock" band. That "style over substance" mentality hurts both the ignored and the overlay fawned over. But let's face it, there was crappy yet popular music in every decade, and critics fave but sucky music in every decade. Speaking for myself, I like to stay current but not be very influenced by popular tastes, whether it's hipsters or tweens, I don't really care much. There are 2 kinds of people to never bother talking to.... people who never read the paper and people who read it and believe every word. I agree with much of what Lefsetz says and anyone who is or wants to be in the biz should be reading his newsletter whether they agree or not (I actually very much disagree with his actual TASTE in music, but I’m often on his side as far as the biz goes…). As far as live music goes, well- the younger generation simply has not produced as many long-life acts. Does that mean the younger acts are not as good? Not necessarily, but maybe….. Technology factors in and how we take in music now and how many other options are on the table. But one can definitely make an argument that in the last 10 years the polarization of styles and slotting and formatting has narrowed the media’s treatment of music, although it certainly hasn’t narrowed musicians or music itself. In Mpls it’s certainly true that the crappiest indie rock band in town is still more likely to get press than a really good NOT “indie rock” band. That “style over substance” mentality hurts both the ignored and the overlay fawned over.
But let’s face it, there was crappy yet popular music in every decade, and critics fave but sucky music in every decade. Speaking for myself, I like to stay current but not be very influenced by popular tastes, whether it’s hipsters or tweens, I don’t really care much.
There are 2 kinds of people to never bother talking to…. people who never read the paper and people who read it and believe every word.

]]> Comment on IPR Instructor Receives “The Apple Award” for Volunteer Work by Tina Halfmann http://www.ipr.edu/blog/2011/07/ipr-instructor-receives-the-apple-award-for-volunteer-work/comment-page-1/#comment-263799 Tina Halfmann Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:09:37 +0000 http://www.ipr.edu/blog/?p=5025#comment-263799 This is so nice! It makes me proud to work with you. Congratulations for putting out some good vibes into the world! This is so nice! It makes me proud to work with you. Congratulations for putting out some good vibes into the world!

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