[HANASHIR:11903] Re: question about recording

[Gordon Lustig <gordonza...>]

Every kind of deal is made when recording a cd. Many musicians are thrilled
to simply play on a recording and don't want to miss that opportunity
because of lack of monetary compensation. Many professional musician's also
play for no charge if the project is interesting enough. It is not uncommon
for some players to make $150.00 per tune while others make $50.00 or
nothing. As long as you're being honest with everyone involved there
shouldn't be a problem. Giving them a cd when it's done with their names
listed on it seems fair to me. One other thing that will make them all
extremely happy: Feed them at the session. Take orders or have pizza, sub
sandwiches, drinks and give them breaks and they will think very highly of
you. (and play much better) Trust me.

Gordon 


> From: Batiya5723 (at) cs(dot)com
> Reply-To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2002 20:50:35 EDT
> To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Subject: [HANASHIR:11901] question about recording
> 
> Hello. I am in the process of gathering musicians to play backup parts on a
> cd of Jewish music. They are my friends and know that I'm really broke. I
> have told them that I will not be able to pay them for playing on the cd. Is
> this enough, legally speaking? If not, what else should I be aware of?
> 
> Thanks much 
> 
> Beth Hamon
> 
> 

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