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Post by superbu on Jun 28, 2014 16:52:24 GMT -5
It used to be that bands toured to goose sales of their albums. But there’s no money left in music sales. I think this has always been true. A few years ago Helen Reddy said in an interview, when asked how she was able to make a living when when her record sales dropped off in the late '70s, "Most people don't know this, but artists have never made THAT much money off record sales. They've always made most of their money off touring."
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Jun 29, 2014 0:21:13 GMT -5
I've always thought artists make $1 per album.
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Post by dzjx on Jun 29, 2014 5:02:30 GMT -5
I've always thought artists make $1 per album. Depends really, you could sell a million copies, and still not make any money. Things like promotion budgets, music videos, recording costs, advance to the artist. are all recoupable by the label, which means until the album has made back the money that has been spent on it, an artist will not see any money. but once the album has made back the money that has been spent on it an artist usually gets back around $1 dollar per sale depending on what % they get as part of the contract. I think Courtney Love once said publicly that her label gave her nothing for her music because they kept adding expenses on the album so they didnt have to pay her or something.
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Post by floridagrl on Jun 29, 2014 7:29:24 GMT -5
Didn't Madonna say she gets paid $3 per album? I think so. "Almost finished building a secondary school for women in Mali! With Build On ! Yaaaaaasssssssss! #revolutionoflove #rayoflight" -Madonna Go, Madonna. Keep raising Malawi!
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jun 29, 2014 8:05:34 GMT -5
Madonna had a higher-than-average deal in terms of what she got, no doubt. It may or may not be that way now, but the money's in the touring, anyways.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jun 29, 2014 12:46:59 GMT -5
Take this with a grain of salt. The source is from another talk forum. Exclusive: While Madonna is not decided if she is entirely ready with the album (because she wants a flawless album this time), it is said that the first single has been already chosen. Its an energethic dance number with universal message so everyone would connect, but she is still thinking about making the song a duet. She is playing with couple of names that would give her a shot at N1 in USA. Also, depending on when the albums ready, she has set her mind on premiering the first single live on TV, probably on a award show...Stay tuned... Meanwhile Diplo on the new album for a Brazilian website: "I met Madonna because of her children, then she invited me to a party. We ended up writing seven songs together" (…) I do not usually feel pressured to write hits, but when is an artist of this caliber, it's obvious that I want to push the boundaries a little further and surpass me. One of the songs we wrote is fucking awesome. It's called "Bitch, I am Madonna"." www.heloisato... ... -sucessos/
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Post by chartfreak on Jun 30, 2014 21:33:44 GMT -5
Madonna had a higher-than-average deal in terms of what she got, no doubt. It may or may not be that way now, but the money's in the touring, anyways. Is a mature sounding album out of the question with a song titled, Bitch I'm Madonna?
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Post by floridagrl on Jun 30, 2014 21:53:18 GMT -5
Madonna had a higher-than-average deal in terms of what she got, no doubt. It may or may not be that way now, but the money's in the touring, anyways. Is a mature sounding album out of the question with a song titled, Bitch I'm Madonna? There is no way Madonna is releasing a single or an album titled, Bitch I'm Madonna! "Waiting for this door to open for a very long time! #patience #perseverance #passion" -Madonna
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 1, 2014 6:13:22 GMT -5
June 30, 2014Detroit's Homegirl Madonna Shows Her City Big Love Madonna announced today the first phase of a long-term commitment to help her Detroit hometown. As part of the efforts to rescue and revitalize the city and inspired by the progress she's witnessed thus far after a recent visit to Detroit, the former resident of Bay City and Rochester Michigan will begin by contributing to three extraordinary organizations that have already begun to bring hope and change to the city. Madonna will provide funding for a new facility for the Downtown Youth Boxing Gym (DYBG) which provides free after-school boxing and educational mentoring to 65 kids in Detroit's Eastside community. In addition, she will support the Detroit Achievement Academy (DAA) to enhance the students' classroom learning experience by supplying new equipment, art and music supplies. DAA is a free public charter school located in the poorest zip code of Michigan but with the highest performing students in Detroit. A third component of Madonna's support to Detroit will be helping The Empowerment Plan, a nonprofit organization which employs homeless women to sew garments that serve as both a coat and a sleeping bag which are distributed to homeless individuals within the Detroit community and throughout the country. "I was deeply inspired by the efforts of so many people who I met who have dedicated themselves to helping the kids and adults in Detroit elevate themselves from the cycle of poverty. I have seen the results their commitment and hard work have already accomplished. From meeting the kids at Downtown Youth Boxing Gym who have a 100% high school graduation rate, to seeing how eager the students at the Detroit Achievement Academy are to learn about the arts, to understanding the value of giving homeless women the opportunity to become self-sufficient through The Empowerment Plan, it was obvious to me that I had to get involved and be part of the solution to help Detroit recover. A piece of my heart will always be in Detroit and I'm humbled to be able to give back to my community," commented Madonna. The city of Detroit is trying to emerge from the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history with 60% of Detroit's children living in poverty. DOWNTOWN YOUTH BOXING GYM (DYBG) - Madonna is making a significant donation toward the building of a new facility for DYBG which provides a safe haven for neighborhood kids and provides free after-school boxing and educational mentoring to 65 kids per year in Detroit's eastside community. The DYBG'S current building has been condemned. Graduation rates in this community average between 17-32%. However, 100% of DYBG students have graduated high school. DYBG provides mentoring, guidance, life-skills and hope. All kids are required to do their school work before boxing. "I am thrilled for our kids and our program that Madonna has chosen us as part of her effort to rebuild Detroit," said founder and head coach Khali Sweeney. "Her support of the Youth Program helps us move forward with our plans for a new building and expanding our reach to help more Detroit students pursue their education." DETROIT ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY (DAA)- Madonna will be providing DAA with new equipment, art and music supplies including speakers, iPods, iPads and Smart Boards for each classroom. DAA currently serves 45 kindergarten and first grade students with plans to continue curriculum up to 12th grade in the years ahead. "Madonna's generous gift will help create a level of arts enrichment that is only found in the highest performing schools in the country. We're incredibly thrilled by her kindness," commented DAA's founder Kyle Smitley. THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN serves the homeless community by providing job training as full-time seamstresses, financial security, self-esteem and steady employment to 13 homeless women while giving them an opportunity to transition out of the shelter into secure housing. These women are taught to create a garment that serves as both a coat and a sleeping bag for the homeless. Commented Veronika Scott, the organization's CEO/founder, "Madonna's contribution will support the job training and education for three additional homeless women to join The Empowerment Plan. Through steady employment and financial security, her generosity will make a lasting impact on these women as they become self-sufficient, rediscover their confidence and independence and provide stability for their children." www.madonna.com/news/title/detroits-homegirl-madonna-shows-her-city-big-loveWhat an incredible woman. She is a total humanitarian. :)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 1, 2014 7:24:51 GMT -5
Love that 1991 (I think) Vanity Fair shoot.
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Post by chartfreak on Jul 1, 2014 8:12:47 GMT -5
Hopefully Kid Rock is happy now that she is doing something for Detroit.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jul 1, 2014 9:23:21 GMT -5
"Total Humanitarian" indeed.
Madonna has supported the following charities:
Afghanistan Relief Organization American Foundation for AIDS Research Amnesty International BID 2 BEAT AIDS Bony Pony Ranch buildOn Charity Projects Entertainment Fund Children in Need Children of Peace CHIME FOR CHANGE Every Mother Counts Greenpeace Live Earth Make-A-Wish Foundation Millennium Promise Millennium Villages MusiCares Music Rising Partners in Health Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Raising Malawi Ray of Light Foundation Sentebale Small Steps Project Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Treatment Action Campaign UNICEF UN Millennium Project
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jul 1, 2014 14:13:17 GMT -5
I have been on such a 90's Madonna kick this week. And I'm just gonna say it... I like Erotica and Bedtime Stories more than Ray Of Light. I don't care what anyone says!
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 1, 2014 18:50:29 GMT -5
^You're entitled to like any Madonna that brings you the most pleasure. :)
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 1, 2014 19:29:53 GMT -5
Nice list, Jumpers. She's quite the woman. I love your avatar, btw. Madonna announced today the first phase of a long-term commitment to help her Detroit hometown Yes, I already posted the article above.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Jul 1, 2014 22:27:55 GMT -5
Madonna confirms song titled "Messiah" Coming soon........#promise #keep#sorceress#deep
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Post by seaguy27 on Jul 1, 2014 22:58:23 GMT -5
I have been on such a 90's Madonna kick this week. And I'm just gonna say it... I like Erotica and Bedtime Stories more than Ray Of Light. I don't care what anyone says! Ray Of Light is my favorite 90s album and favorite overall album by Madonna…..however, I love Bedtime Stories and Erotica. I love 90s Madonna to be honest and I think she was at her creative best in the 90s. I think history has shown that while it was not as strong commercially as her 80s period, she was still a major player commercially!
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jul 2, 2014 0:32:18 GMT -5
"Madonna confirms song titled "Messiah" I love this. Do not like Bitch I am Madonna. Could this be a spiritual album Holy Water, Living for Love ? We now know it is coming soon!
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 2, 2014 5:37:58 GMT -5
"Magic makes the people come together yaaaaaaaasssssssssss. #messiah" -Madonna OMG! Too excited.
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 2, 2014 6:26:51 GMT -5
The Queen is just posting away. Loving it! "We have Art in order not to die from the truth"nietzsche #jamesbaldwin #artforfreedom" -Madonna
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 2, 2014 6:55:47 GMT -5
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 2, 2014 7:02:03 GMT -5
^It sounds amazing. So happy she's using real instruments. Too stoked this morning. As The Queen has been posting, yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasss!! LOL
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 2, 2014 7:07:33 GMT -5
^Even MDNA had tracks that had strings/real instruments, but maybe that got lost in the shuffle amidst all the talk about the electronic/dance stuff.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jul 2, 2014 8:49:33 GMT -5
Madonna + Strings = Madgeical. :)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 2, 2014 9:07:27 GMT -5
Indeed. :)
Bring us that holy music, Queen.
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Post by Safado on Jul 2, 2014 15:13:15 GMT -5
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jul 2, 2014 15:15:39 GMT -5
I love this short, but very promising snippet! Can't wait.
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Post by seaguy27 on Jul 2, 2014 17:44:52 GMT -5
You get the feeling Madonna is going to unleash another landmark album! Would be a nice bookend for the latter part of her career!
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Post by floridagrl on Jul 2, 2014 19:12:58 GMT -5
Looks like The Queen's instagram post about Messiah made Billboard news today. Madonna Teases New Song 'Messiah'By Richard Smirke | July 02, 2014 7:14 AM EDTMadonna has given fans a tantalizing glimpse of new material by posting a picture of the sheet music for a new song, entitled "Messiah" on Instagram. The image was accompanied by the caption "Coming soon........#promise #keep#sorceress#deep" Soon after, the singer posted a video on her official Instagram account of a classical orchestra performing in a recording studio. Its caption reads: "Magic makes the people come together yaaaaaaaasssssssssss. #messiah" Madonna confirmed earlier this year that she was working on the follow-up to 2012's "MDNA" with the singer recently telling her Instagram followers that she was "on my way to the studio to work with Avicii." Diplo, Toby Gad, S1 and Miley Cyrus songwriter MoZella, singer/songwriter Natalia Kills and Martin Kierszenbaum, the founder and chairman of Cherrytree Records and senior executive of A&R for Interscope Records, are also attached to the project. Madonna Hits Studio With 'Slave Driver' Diplo "MDNA" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold 536,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. Representatives for Madonna have not responded to Billboard's request for comment. www.billboard.com/articles/news/6143231/madonna-teases-new-song-messiah
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Post by Wolfy on Jul 2, 2014 19:19:48 GMT -5
^It sounds amazing. So happy she's using real instruments. I like that pic also. I love when they use real instruments.
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