No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for posting a link to my website (??!!!) Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ Not much there really but this is interesting: Dear Cubase users, While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be releasing Cubase 6 this year. Best regards, Carlos M. Rohde Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator Found on '247.COM' LL
On Aug 14, 8:19 pm, lancelightning <> wrote: > No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious > confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for > posting a link to my website (??!!!) > > Have a look here:http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ > > Not much there really but this is interesting: > > Dear Cubase users, > > While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about > Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be > releasing Cubase 6 this year. > > Best regards, > Carlos M. Rohde > Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator > > Found on '247.COM' > > LL Hey LL - I'd love to see your links. I'd love to hear your Promo! If its good, I'll learn something. If its bad I might be able to give you my thoughts - ether way, its about music and if you make music with Cubase then I think it belongs here. Don't worry what the other losers say. Remember, most people hang out in these rooms because they don't have anything going on. You might be able to learn things from them so keep coming..... Its the ones that tell you that you cannot do something that will never learn from you. The reason they say you cannot, is because they believe they cannot. Keep up the promotions. I hope you make lots of money and live a long and healthy life.
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS OH- And I did the tunes but hate your player. I don't know for sure if it is your player or the way my mac handles it but it takes a long time to load a song before it starts to actually play. I have a player that I use for my old tunes that is free as a link but costs a few bucks as a widget. This is the link to mine if you want to see it and feel it out. http://www.podsnack.com/playlists/800bd035a542862154eac9635ba39541 please take note that the songs on the player are somewhere in the 80's and only a few are in the 90's...... we're talking old - but I wanted to show you the player and not the songs. It loads fast and looks and plays nice. Good luck - make more tunes
Let him moan and keep posting yer stuff. "lancelightning" <> wrote in message news:... > No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious > confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for > posting a link to my website (??!!!) > > Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ > > Not much there really but this is interesting: > > Dear Cubase users, > > While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about > Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be > releasing Cubase 6 this year. > > Best regards, > Carlos M. Rohde > Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator > > Found on '247.COM' > > > LL
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:30:48 -0700 (PDT), Danny T <> wrote: >OH- And I did the tunes but hate your player. I don't know for sure if >it is your player or the way my mac handles it but it takes a long >time to load a song before it starts to actually play. > >I have a player that I use for my old tunes that is free as a link but >costs a few bucks as a widget. This is the link to mine if you want to >see it and feel it out. >http://www.podsnack.com/playlists/800bd035a542862154eac9635ba39541 >please take note that the songs on the player are somewhere in the >80's and only a few are in the 90's...... we're talking old - but I >wanted to show you the player and not the songs. > >It loads fast and looks and plays nice. > >Good luck - make more tunes Thanks for that. The player on my site seems to work ok here, but I'll see what others have to say and change it if necessary. I'll certainly check yours out. I'm no expert at building websites so any help/advice is always welcome. Thanks also for taking the time to look. My stuff may not be everyone's cup of tea but its what I do. I'm always open to constructive critisism...that's the point of groups like this...and I readily accept that sometimes the feedback maybe negative. That's how we learn. I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason is there? Kind regards...and sorry for sounding off about the religious stuff!! It was all getting a bit out of hand though.......LL
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It >won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals >and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason >is there? Never say that. You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the charts here.... I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes?
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:01:21 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte <> wrote: >On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: > > >>I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It >>won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals >>and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason >>is there? > >Never say that. >You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the >charts here.... >I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer >And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes? You're right I guess. Maybe I should more assertive about my songs. Indeed some of the stuff that's charted here in the UK over the years has been pretty awful. But I choose to be realistic in my expectations. That way I don't get hurt! Besides, I aint young and my particular style of rock has its roots way back. That doesn't make it bad music of course, but you know what I mean. My long term plan is to release an album...when I say release, I mean that I'll maybe have a couple of hundred CD's pressed to give away at gigs and to anyone who might be interested. Anything beyond that would be a hell of a bonus, but you never know!! Anyway I have a long way to go before that happens. The stuff on my website is mostly at what I'd call demo level. The plan is to complete say 25 songs and then cherry pick the best ones..revisit them, fixing anything as required, and then have a go at mastering them. Getting consistent mixes could well be the hardest job of all. I'd love to be able to pay a professional to do it for me..but that simply isn't an option, so its down to me. Its something to aim for and I'm genuinely exited about completing it. Out of interest Max, how did you make it into the charts and when? Its a genuine question..I like to know what others have achieved. LL
CLOWN ? You wish ? You do music with Cubase .......so what ? ...millions do.... I love Cubase.....but I would promote my music in other areas.... ...like you should..... "lancelightning" <> wrote in message news:... > No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious > confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for > posting a link to my website (??!!!) > > Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ > > Not much there really but this is interesting: > > Dear Cubase users, > > While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about > Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be > releasing Cubase 6 this year. > > Best regards, > Carlos M. Rohde > Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator > > Found on '247.COM' > > > LL
Don't worry what the other losers say. Remember, most people hang out in these rooms because they don't have anything going on. How correct he is ! "Paulo Gomes" <> wrote in message news:4c67bc14$0$8991$... > Let him moan and keep posting yer stuff. > > > "lancelightning" <> wrote in message > news:... >> No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious >> confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for >> posting a link to my website (??!!!) >> >> Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ >> >> Not much there really but this is interesting: >> >> Dear Cubase users, >> >> While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about >> Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be >> releasing Cubase 6 this year. >> >> Best regards, >> Carlos M. Rohde >> Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator >> >> Found on '247.COM' >> >> >> LL > >
AND YOU ALL NEED NOT REPLY WITH YOUR WEAKNESS ANYMORE..... I@M OUTTA HERE FOR GOOD >>>>>>>>> WHAT A SAD AFFAIR THIS PLACE IS "lancelightning" <> wrote in message news:... > No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious > confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for > posting a link to my website (??!!!) > > Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ > > Not much there really but this is interesting: > > Dear Cubase users, > > While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about > Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be > releasing Cubase 6 this year. > > Best regards, > Carlos M. Rohde > Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator > > Found on '247.COM' > > > LL
Thanks Paulo..I certainly will..This has always been a really good ng and we don't need trouble makers here. Mind you, I can rememeber getting into some terrible arguments way back!! I like a peaceful life these days!!...LL On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:06:01 +0100, "Paulo Gomes" <> wrote: >Let him moan and keep posting yer stuff. > > >"lancelightning" <> wrote in message >news:... >> No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious >> confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for >> posting a link to my website (??!!!) >> >> Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ >> >> Not much there really but this is interesting: >> >> Dear Cubase users, >> >> While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about >> Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be >> releasing Cubase 6 this year. >> >> Best regards, >> Carlos M. Rohde >> Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator >> >> Found on '247.COM' >> >> >> LL >
And your contribution to this newsgroup so far is? Come on mate, tell us who you are and what you know. I could take an educated guess but that would be most unfair wouldn't it? Like others here, I have plenty 'going on' ..thanks. For starters many years as a regukar gigging musician, a song writer etc. I make no secret that I aint top of the tree...but I'm out there and I'm still doing it, and, believe or not, I have been since I started gigging in 1972!! And before you say anything, that's not a sin, I'm proud of it. What are you doing apart from spouting off here about absolutely nothing at all. I use Cubase to record my own sings..that's why I'm here. No-one else seems to mind and I still don't understand your problem. I was just telling Paulo how much I like a quite life these days. I just changed my mind!!..... LL On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:39:08 +0100, "thepindrop" <> wrote: >Don't worry what the other losers say. Remember, most people hang out >in these rooms because they don't have anything going on. > >How correct he is ! > > >"Paulo Gomes" <> wrote in message news:4c67bc14$0$8991$... >> Let him moan and keep posting yer stuff. >> >> >> "lancelightning" <> wrote in message >> news:... >>> No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious >>> confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for >>> posting a link to my website (??!!!) >>> >>> Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ >>> >>> Not much there really but this is interesting: >>> >>> Dear Cubase users, >>> >>> While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about >>> Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be >>> releasing Cubase 6 this year. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Carlos M. Rohde >>> Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator >>> >>> Found on '247.COM' >>> >>> >>> LL >> >>
Thank God for that! Here for three weeks and out in a blaze of glory! Wow!!..... LL On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:41:04 +0100, "thepindrop" <> wrote: >AND YOU ALL NEED NOT REPLY WITH YOUR WEAKNESS ANYMORE..... >I@M OUTTA HERE FOR GOOD >>>>>>>>> >WHAT A SAD AFFAIR THIS PLACE IS > >"lancelightning" <> wrote in message >news:... >> No real reason for this except perhaps as a diversion from religious >> confrontation, oh and from that clown who's moaning about me for >> posting a link to my website (??!!!) >> >> Have a look here: http://www.cubase6.co.uk/ >> >> Not much there really but this is interesting: >> >> Dear Cubase users, >> >> While we are flattered to see that people are already talking about >> Cubase 6, I can tell you officially, that we definitely won't be >> releasing Cubase 6 this year. >> >> Best regards, >> Carlos M. Rohde >> Cubase Product Marketing Coordinator >> >> Found on '247.COM' >> >> >> LL >
On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:41:04 +0100, "thepindrop" <> wrote: >AND YOU ALL NEED NOT REPLY WITH YOUR WEAKNESS ANYMORE..... >I@M OUTTA HERE FOR GOOD >>>>>>>>> >WHAT A SAD AFFAIR THIS PLACE IS Thanks for sharing the good news
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:26:54 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:01:21 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte ><> wrote: > >>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >> >> >>>I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It >>>won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals >>>and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason >>>is there? >> >>Never say that. >>You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the >>charts here.... >>I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer >>And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes? > >You're right I guess. Maybe I should more assertive about my songs. >Indeed some of the stuff that's charted here in the UK over the years >has been pretty awful. But I choose to be realistic in my >expectations. That way I don't get hurt! Besides, I aint young and my >particular style of rock has its roots way back. That doesn't make it >bad music of course, but you know what I mean. Yes of course I do. It all depends on what you want to accomplish with your music. If you want to make music for the fun of it, that's one of the best reasons! And you should really keep on doing it, since you never know what kind of gems may come from that > >My long term plan is to release an album...when I say release, I mean >that I'll maybe have a couple of hundred CD's pressed to give away at >gigs and to anyone who might be interested. Anything beyond that would >be a hell of a bonus, but you never know!! Anyway I have a long way to >go before that happens. The stuff on my website is mostly at what I'd >call demo level. The plan is to complete say 25 songs and then cherry >pick the best ones..revisit them, fixing anything as required, and >then have a go at mastering them. Getting consistent mixes could well >be the hardest job of all. I'd love to be able to pay a professional >to do it for me..but that simply isn't an option, so its down to me. >Its something to aim for and I'm genuinely exited about completing it. There is actually a lot of mastering software out there. A lot of crap as well of course, but you might wanna check out some of it. >Out of interest Max, how did you make it into the charts and when? Its >a genuine question..I like to know what others have achieved. First time was back in 1999 I believe. Since I am a professional DJ I am into dance music and a friend and I came up with a gimmick which 'carried' the song quite well. What do you say to the DJ? **** you! Kind of a statement against all the ego-DJ's out there. It caught on pretty fast and massively but after the first 10.000 copies (actual CD-singles, back then) we (of course) had some issues with the record company and they quit pressing the single. So 2 years ago, we released a new version of the song, but only as a download. That also did quite well and keeps my friend and me up to our ears in gigs I also have credits as producer and mixer on some Dutch dance tracks and party-house tracks, and I do voice-overs for commercials and dance acts such as T-Spoon and 2 Unlimited. It didn't make me a millionaire, but I am doing what I love, I have a nice house (no mansion) and drive a very nice car I have a new project which I'm working on which has been transformed from a dance single into a whole CD and it will be released around november.
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05:20 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte <> wrote: >On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:26:54 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: > >>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:01:21 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte >><> wrote: >> >>>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It >>>>won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals >>>>and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason >>>>is there? >>> >>>Never say that. >>>You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the >>>charts here.... >>>I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer >>>And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes? >> >>You're right I guess. Maybe I should more assertive about my songs. >>Indeed some of the stuff that's charted here in the UK over the years >>has been pretty awful. But I choose to be realistic in my >>expectations. That way I don't get hurt! Besides, I aint young and my >>particular style of rock has its roots way back. That doesn't make it >>bad music of course, but you know what I mean. > >Yes of course I do. >It all depends on what you want to accomplish with your music. >If you want to make music for the fun of it, that's one of the best >reasons! And you should really keep on doing it, since you never know >what kind of gems may come from that > >> >>My long term plan is to release an album...when I say release, I mean >>that I'll maybe have a couple of hundred CD's pressed to give away at >>gigs and to anyone who might be interested. Anything beyond that would >>be a hell of a bonus, but you never know!! Anyway I have a long way to >>go before that happens. The stuff on my website is mostly at what I'd >>call demo level. The plan is to complete say 25 songs and then cherry >>pick the best ones..revisit them, fixing anything as required, and >>then have a go at mastering them. Getting consistent mixes could well >>be the hardest job of all. I'd love to be able to pay a professional >>to do it for me..but that simply isn't an option, so its down to me. >>Its something to aim for and I'm genuinely exited about completing it. > >There is actually a lot of mastering software out there. >A lot of crap as well of course, but you might wanna check out some of >it. > >>Out of interest Max, how did you make it into the charts and when? Its >>a genuine question..I like to know what others have achieved. > >First time was back in 1999 I believe. >Since I am a professional DJ I am into dance music and a friend and I >came up with a gimmick which 'carried' the song quite well. >What do you say to the DJ? **** you! >Kind of a statement against all the ego-DJ's out there. >It caught on pretty fast and massively but after the first 10.000 >copies (actual CD-singles, back then) we (of course) had some issues >with the record company and they quit pressing the single. >So 2 years ago, we released a new version of the song, but only as a >download. That also did quite well and keeps my friend and me up to >our ears in gigs > >I also have credits as producer and mixer on some Dutch dance tracks >and party-house tracks, and I do voice-overs for commercials and dance >acts such as T-Spoon and 2 Unlimited. >It didn't make me a millionaire, but I am doing what I love, I have a >nice house (no mansion) and drive a very nice car >I have a new project which I'm working on which has been transformed >from a dance single into a whole CD and it will be released around >november. Good to hear you're doing well. A totally different musical genre to me of course, but that's great. I do what I do, but my musical tastes go right accross the board. I've every respect for anyone who can make a living from it. You sound like you're well involved with a number of projects. All power to you for that Max. For long perods of my life that's exactly what I've done. I've never been famous and I havn't made a fortune but its better than most day jobs I can think of! These days the money I make from gigging still contributes to my earnings...but I have to do some driving work to top up the coffers. It aint a bad life though. Cheers....LL
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:53:49 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05:20 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte ><> wrote: > >>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:26:54 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >> >>>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:01:21 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte >>><> wrote: >>> >>>>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It >>>>>won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals >>>>>and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason >>>>>is there? >>>> >>>>Never say that. >>>>You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the >>>>charts here.... >>>>I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer >>>>And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes? >>> >>>You're right I guess. Maybe I should more assertive about my songs. >>>Indeed some of the stuff that's charted here in the UK over the years >>>has been pretty awful. But I choose to be realistic in my >>>expectations. That way I don't get hurt! Besides, I aint young and my >>>particular style of rock has its roots way back. That doesn't make it >>>bad music of course, but you know what I mean. >> >>Yes of course I do. >>It all depends on what you want to accomplish with your music. >>If you want to make music for the fun of it, that's one of the best >>reasons! And you should really keep on doing it, since you never know >>what kind of gems may come from that >> >>> >>>My long term plan is to release an album...when I say release, I mean >>>that I'll maybe have a couple of hundred CD's pressed to give away at >>>gigs and to anyone who might be interested. Anything beyond that would >>>be a hell of a bonus, but you never know!! Anyway I have a long way to >>>go before that happens. The stuff on my website is mostly at what I'd >>>call demo level. The plan is to complete say 25 songs and then cherry >>>pick the best ones..revisit them, fixing anything as required, and >>>then have a go at mastering them. Getting consistent mixes could well >>>be the hardest job of all. I'd love to be able to pay a professional >>>to do it for me..but that simply isn't an option, so its down to me. >>>Its something to aim for and I'm genuinely exited about completing it. >> >>There is actually a lot of mastering software out there. >>A lot of crap as well of course, but you might wanna check out some of >>it. >> >>>Out of interest Max, how did you make it into the charts and when? Its >>>a genuine question..I like to know what others have achieved. >> >>First time was back in 1999 I believe. >>Since I am a professional DJ I am into dance music and a friend and I >>came up with a gimmick which 'carried' the song quite well. >>What do you say to the DJ? **** you! >>Kind of a statement against all the ego-DJ's out there. >>It caught on pretty fast and massively but after the first 10.000 >>copies (actual CD-singles, back then) we (of course) had some issues >>with the record company and they quit pressing the single. >>So 2 years ago, we released a new version of the song, but only as a >>download. That also did quite well and keeps my friend and me up to >>our ears in gigs >> >>I also have credits as producer and mixer on some Dutch dance tracks >>and party-house tracks, and I do voice-overs for commercials and dance >>acts such as T-Spoon and 2 Unlimited. >>It didn't make me a millionaire, but I am doing what I love, I have a >>nice house (no mansion) and drive a very nice car >>I have a new project which I'm working on which has been transformed >>from a dance single into a whole CD and it will be released around >>november. > >Good to hear you're doing well. A totally different musical genre to >me of course, but that's great. I do what I do, but my musical tastes >go right accross the board. Oh so do mine... everything from german minimal and techno to Deep Purple.. I hardly exclude anything. A few weeks ago I went to see (pianist) Sokolov in Amsterdam. And while the music you make won't be my first choice to play in my car, I do enjoy listening to it every now and then. > >I've every respect for anyone who can make a living from it. You sound >like you're well involved with a number of projects. All power to you >for that Max. For long perods of my life that's exactly what I've >done. I've never been famous and I havn't made a fortune but its >better than most day jobs I can think of! These days the money I make >from gigging still contributes to my earnings...but I have to do some >driving work to top up the coffers. It aint a bad life though. Same here: I don't need fame, fortune would be wasted on me but I enjoy what I do and I don't get dirty hands
Re: Cubase 6 ...PS On Aug 16, 2:53 am, lancelightning <> wrote: > On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05:20 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte > > > > > > <> wrote: > >On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:26:54 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: > > >>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:01:21 +0200, Max Doorrijhoogte > >><> wrote: > > >>>On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:59:34 +0100, lancelightning <> wrote: > > >>>>I intend to carry on making music as long as I'm on the planet. It > >>>>won't make me rich though...I'm well past the age for recording deals > >>>>and that stuff. Its a labour of love these days and what better reason > >>>>is there? > > >>>Never say that. > >>>You should hear the stuff that's made it straight to the top of the > >>>charts here.... > >>>I mean, even I made it into the charts and I'm no composer > >>>And who needs recording deals when we have iTunes? > > >>You're right I guess. Maybe I should more assertive about my songs. > >>Indeed some of the stuff that's charted here in the UK over the years > >>has been pretty awful. But I choose to be realistic in my > >>expectations. That way I don't get hurt! Besides, I aint young and my > >>particular style of rock has its roots way back. That doesn't make it > >>bad music of course, but you know what I mean. > > >Yes of course I do. > >It all depends on what you want to accomplish with your music. > >If you want to make music for the fun of it, that's one of the best > >reasons! And you should really keep on doing it, since you never know > >what kind of gems may come from that > > >>My long term plan is to release an album...when I say release, I mean > >>that I'll maybe have a couple of hundred CD's pressed to give away at > >>gigs and to anyone who might be interested. Anything beyond that would > >>be a hell of a bonus, but you never know!! Anyway I have a long way to > >>go before that happens. The stuff on my website is mostly at what I'd > >>call demo level. The plan is to complete say 25 songs and then cherry > >>pick the best ones..revisit them, fixing anything as required, and > >>then have a go at mastering them. Getting consistent mixes could well > >>be the hardest job of all. I'd love to be able to pay a professional > >>to do it for me..but that simply isn't an option, so its down to me. > >>Its something to aim for and I'm genuinely exited about completing it. > > >There is actually a lot of mastering software out there. > >A lot of crap as well of course, but you might wanna check out some of > >it. > > >>Out of interest Max, how did you make it into the charts and when? Its > >>a genuine question..I like to know what others have achieved. > > >First time was back in 1999 I believe. > >Since I am a professional DJ I am into dance music and a friend and I > >came up with a gimmick which 'carried' the song quite well. > >What do you say to the DJ? **** you! > >Kind of a statement against all the ego-DJ's out there. > >It caught on pretty fast and massively but after the first 10.000 > >copies (actual CD-singles, back then) we (of course) had some issues > >with the record company and they quit pressing the single. > >So 2 years ago, we released a new version of the song, but only as a > >download. That also did quite well and keeps my friend and me up to > >our ears in gigs > > >I also have credits as producer and mixer on some Dutch dance tracks > >and party-house tracks, and I do voice-overs for commercials and dance > >acts such as T-Spoon and 2 Unlimited. > >It didn't make me a millionaire, but I am doing what I love, I have a > >nice house (no mansion) and drive a very nice car > >I have a new project which I'm working on which has been transformed > >from a dance single into a whole CD and it will be released around > >november. > > Good to hear you're doing well. A totally different musical genre to > me of course, but that's great. I do what I do, but my musical tastes > go right accross the board. > > I've every respect for anyone who can make a living from it. You sound > like you're well involved with a number of projects. All power to you > for that Max. For long perods of my life that's exactly what I've > done. I've never been famous and I havn't made a fortune but its > better than most day jobs I can think of! These days the money I make > from gigging still contributes to my earnings...but I have to do some > driving work to top up the coffers. It aint a bad life though. > > Cheers....LL The worse song I ever wrote made it into the charts and now I'm haunted with it in movies and other people covering it. There are two things that make a song hit the charts, first its money. Loads of money gets dropped on a song before most people start asking to hear it without being told to hear it. Second, occasionally you hit a gimmick at the right time and place. A few months back I did a parody to MargaritaVille called BP's Oil Spill. I posted it the song and within a day, I had more then a dozen radio stations playing it including the biggest country station in the USA. I actually had to tell stations they couldn't play it because I hadn't properly cleared it yet. Charts don't mean much since radio only pays on a sampling. you have to be at the extreme top to make any real money from it. The thing that pays is playing live and selling your merch. I've gotten lazy over the years but if you stick with it, it's easy to make a living. People like a brand name. If you stick it out for a few years, you'll become a brand name even if you suck- that's the funny part about it.
