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Summary: The Real Deal - Highly Recommended
Review: Not only is this book (and it's sequel, "Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract") the real deal, so is the man who wrote it. I was so impressed by this, his first book that I contacted him as a consultant on a producer/artist agreement I was negotiating (I am a producer). My goal was to come up with something that was actually fair to both parties and Moses got us to that point quickly. His suggestions were works of innovation that surprised and satisfied everyone.I also attended his 2-day seminar which dissects recording contracts. Here he dispelled the many misconceptions I had about record companies and their contracts AND he helped me to understand what is really being said in these contracts (and it's scary!). He is not a lawyer, but one of the most insightful men I've met. Lawyers pay HIM for his advice. He REALLY understands contracts and explain things in a manner no one else seems to be able to do - it must be a sixth sense.. Highly recommended reading. Both his books should be permanent reference books for anyone in the music business. Besides, they're fun reads, unlike most other "how-to" music-biz books.
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Summary: Words cannot describe this book.
Review: OH MY GOD, believe the hype, read this book
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Summary: excellent book
Review: read this book! I heave read it many times and still go back to it regularly, excellent resource nice job! the other contract book is good to, (a little more difficult to read due to its nature) but also an excellent resource!! this guy is really good! did i mention i record music for a living.
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Summary: secrets revealed - get this book......now!
Review: seriously, if you are in a band, this is your manual. everyone is out to get you and take advantage of you, get this book and learn how to read between the lines of the evil empire. this is a good read with not too much legal buzzword garbage and it will keep you buried in the pages for hours on end. if you are new to the biz it's easy to understand the language and concepts, if you are a veteran there is something in here you didn't know about. i don't know who moses is but i thank him for the knowledge he has exposed, it has proven to be invaluable in my career.
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Summary: The best real world book you can buy on how music biz works.
Review: So you want to be a rock star. Find out where the art ends and the money begins with this book. A fascinating and insightful read about the inner workings of the music business. Having some experience, I know it's sadly true. Great advice also. Go with an indie label first, etc.
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Summary: Beware.
Review: This book contains serious mistakes concerning copyright law and record industry contracts that undermine the ability to trust what seems to be good advice elsewhere in the book. I can confirm that some of the scams described actually happen, but for a non-lawyer, navigating around the misinformation is probably impossible. Unfortunately, while there are much better sources for learning about the legitimate law and business of music, there aren't too many others that attempt to give you the down low on the low down practices of the music industry. So while there is a need for a book like this, I can't recommend this one because of the serious misinformation concerning the law and contracts that form the very basis of the business.
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Summary: Beware.
Review: This book contains serious mistakes concerning copyright law and record industry contracts that undermine the ability to trust what seems to be good advice elsewhere in the book. I can confirm that some of the scams described actually happen, but for a non-lawyer, navigating around the misinformation is probably impossible. Unfortunately, while there are much better sources for learning about the legitimate law and business of music, there aren't too many others that attempt to give you the down low on the low down practices of the music industry. So while there is a need for a book like this, I can't recommend this one because of the serious misinformation concerning the law and contracts that form the very basis of the business.
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Summary: WHERE HAS MOSES BEEN ALL OUR LIVES?
Review: This book is a breath of fresh air. A tall drink of cold water in the middle of the desert. Too many industry books talk down to musicians and industry virgins. This book gives us all a nice 4-square meal in a lunch box, a few secret weapons, and a shiny new pair of shoes, and sends us off to fight the good fight! Thanks, Moses!
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Summary: Real World Picture of the Music Industry
Review: This book is excellent! It gives a real world picture of the music industry and record deals. The author tells it like it really is, the good and the bad. This book details many of the pitfalls that you need to watch out for when securing a deal. It also analyzes deals from viewpoints of the artist, producer, record label, lawyers, etc. I would highly recommend this book, because it is filled with quality information.
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Summary: Confessions of a Record Producer
Review: This book provides some useful information, but contains quite a few errors. It seems Mr. Avalon (who for some unexplained reason is apparently afraid to use his real name) has a bone to pick with the music industry. Maybe he's one of those guys who just couldn't make it and is resentful. For a more accurate take on the music biz, check out Don Passman's "All You Need To Know About The Music Business" and "The Musicians Business and Legal Guide (by various authors). Also, there's a really good, easy to understand book on copyright law called "Music Copyright For The New Millennium" which is worth a read as well.
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