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Questions tagged [music-business]

For questions about or related to aspects of monetary side of the music industry.

For questions about the ever-turbulent world of the music business, including:

  • music publishers
  • music producers
  • recording studios
  • engineers
  • record labels
  • retail and online music stores
  • performance rights organizations

For more information, see Music Industry.

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In which countries does the music business contribute most to the economy?

Some countries are known for coffee, some for oil, some for consumer electronics... Which countries' music industries contribute the most to their economies, as a percentage of their GDP? (Let's say top 5).
user16
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Does it matter when an album is purchased?

In terms of the money going to a band from album sales, does it matter when I buy the album? Is there a difference between day of release, one month later, one year, one decade? I would guess this is dependent on contracts signed and probably…
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What legal rights do Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have over how Nirvana's music is used?

Do Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have any legal rights in regard to the licensing of Nirvana's music? I understand they have been in legal battles with Courtney Love over Nirvana's back catalogue and I had heard that Courtney Love sold 25% of her…
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Will song composers ever run out of melodies for songs?

I have asked this question from my intro to music college professor, many years ago, and his answer was in the negative. I have searched the internet for answers but not found any. There are many similar sounding tunes out there, especially in pop…
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Why would a record label license a recording but not allow the performer to be named?

Today I was listening to a recorded lecture about the history of opera, which includes excerpts from performances. The professor mentioned after playing one excerpt that he regretted he couldn't tell us who the singer was, because the record labels…
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Do bands have economic incentives to have a low number of members?

Assuming that a) The income coming from touring, streaming and selling records/merch is independent from the number of members in a band; b) It's hard for artists to make a living through music; It seems to me that there is an economic incentive to…
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What genre should I put un my release of epic music?

I have always wondered what musical genre I should put on my distributor when I make a release. Since I compose epic cinematic type music but I'm not sure if it's really the genre I use when releasing it.
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Is there a kind of certificate for those who have listened to a lot of music?

There are certificates for those who can play musical instruments. Is there a certificate for those who have listened to a lot of music?
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