Here I am supposedly selected from audition mp3s sent in back in early March 2007 to perform at the Second Life Community Convention, supposedly to perform for a discount in registration but at the expense of airfare, transportation, food, and lodging along with long-time SL musicians, Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico, including Liam Roark on bass and Kyle Beltran on percussion. Six weeks before we are due to perform, for “exposure”, after airline tickets are booked with no refunds or penalized for exchanges, after hotel rooms are reserved, after going broke trying to record and get published a new cd in order to hopefully sign and sell to resident fans of my music, I and the other musicians and panelists involved are given a “contract” to sign.
The following links are a wealth of information on the subject.
Slim Warrior’s Blog on the subject expresses the frustration most eloquantly and the responses from the community are amazing!
Barney Boomslang’s Blog about this subject is quite an interesting read.
I have received no documentation regarding a re-written contract. This causes me great concern.
Dolmere said:
While we’re at it the whole “no solo acts” thing is troubling. As a regular live music attendee I’m excited to hear a collaboration between you and the other fine musicians in the “super-group” but how much “exposure” are YOU getting? How much exposure are the others getting for their material?
cylindrian said:
The convention as a whole is extremely disappointing now. All of the musicians and panelists performing and speaking are basically being told that the content they create is not there’s but belongs solely to an entity that is operated by all the same group. It is very disturbing to me and as you can see from the other blogs…many fellow residents as well.
I don’t know how much exposure we’d be getting, honestly. I suppose it’d just be something that would juice up a resume. I am undecided about what I’m planning to do about this on my part. I will NOT sign that contract! PERIOD!
So, unless another one has been presented and I just haven’t received it yet…I don’t know what my NOT signing the contract will do.
I’d much rather broadcast on my own stream from my hotel room with the group and retain all the rights to our own material. Unless, somehow THAT is considered a violation of some Hotel union contract. I have no idea.
Dolmere said:
There’s always: Machinimoo SLCC Musicians: Please donβt go!
cylindrian said:
I think Dolmere is the only one who reads my blog. π Thanks for your comments, Dol.
Doubledown Tandino said:
Doubledown’s Blog:
http://djdoubledown.blogspot.com/2007/07/slcc-phreak-radio-and-contract-that-may.html
cylindrian said:
I’m thrilled that something is being done. after spending a few hours away from the blogs I do see a ray of hope that this matter is being actively worked on by members of the music community AND those broadcasting the SLCC. Thank goodness!
Scroll on down Slim’s Blog and see comments from Taco Rubio-Founder & CEO of Phreak Media, LLC: Comment #93 , Crow Valen-Dir of Business Development-Phreak Media LLC comment #97 and Flipper Peregrine Comment #126. This whole situation IS aggravating for all involved and I look forward to seeing a resolution presented soon. I’ll wait and see how things turn out on Monday…I have invested too much into this to not go to SLCC…so that is not in question, I would really love the chance to perform for the community without this mess stressing us ALL out.
heardincinci said:
If the worst happens, lets just pack up all your fans, and go find an empty coffee shop somewhere that is willing to have some free entertainment. π — OBR
cylindrian said:
wheels are in motion, OBR. Hope you’ll be there….wearing my Cafe Press shirt. π
SeanMcPherson Senior said:
Cyl,
I read the blog too, so nyeah. (I’ve posted my thoughts on the ‘big blog’ link already so I’ll just hijack this to say hi)
Sean
cylindrian said:
oh…so what are you trying to say…my blog isn’t “big” enough? no sweat, sheepherder. thanks for saying hi! I will accept that…i like hi’s
Jaycatt said:
Thanks for the links cyl! Nice to hear what’s going on π I’m glad people are talking about it, and better than I ever could! I just like to play, and since I’m bringing a keyboard of my own (albeit a little small), I know that’ll happen somehow if my fingers cooperate π
Lecktor Hannibal said:
I am horrified to read about this. I cannot imagine what if any kind of thought went into this beforehand. To all of you wonderful Live Musicians, much love and respect from me.
Special hugs to you Red and I read your blog !