Archive for July, 2009
Give Me Some
This hip hop instrumental crept its way out of the archive, as a reminder of past collaborations. This beat was made by an old friend of mine called Eli, who is a talented graphic artist and producer. While he is wandering around somewhere on this globe, he left Fried Roots with this last instrumental years ago. It was a very important track for me personally as I got to see how music is more than chopped samples but arrangement and creativity.
Take Pride In Your Music
You pour your blood sweat and tears into making music that you want to hear, you better be damn proud of it too. We all manifest our excitement in various ways. Some are more internal with their expression of joy while others are more external with their excitement. Either way, take pride in your work!
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Music Licensing Research Part 2
Aside from just seeking music supervisors, we also wanted to sign our music up to different licensing sites. The Music Snob has a great post called “Tips For Evaluating Music Licensing Opportunities“. Some things to look out for when licensing your music. Knowledge empowers Indie Success
Be Inspired by Life
“Many poets are not poets for the same reason that many religious men are not saints: they never succeed in being themselves. They never get around to being the particular poet or the particular monk they are intended to be by God…
They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet, some other [...]
Drunken Elegance, Renown by Connoisseurs
Fried Roots has evolved from days of making the best out of the equipment we could afford, recording on old boom boxes to new studio settings. Along the way, we have picked up different techniques to master our music along with lyricism accompanying us on the mission.
“Alias Bacardi Rum, spilling thoughts on mp3, Tall [...]
Knowing Your Sound
Music is an expression of who you are. If you don’t exactly know who you are, then you wouldn’t be able to know your sound. Ask yourself, “Who are my influences? Who do I sound like? What is my style of music?” Getting these basics down will go a long way in defining your band [...]
What Do Digital Music Consumers Want From Artists?
As a fan, do you expect more from and indie musician or an established musician? We want to bridge that gap that could make our listeners happy instead of impatient or annoyed. Let us know what you would like to see from musicians and also add some other factors that have been left off the list.
Organizing the Studio
After the 4th of July, the Fried Roots Studio was in disarray. I took this opportunity to do some major improvements. Make sure to always keep the studio you work in clean and presentable. You never know who may be coming in to records or even just drop by for a visit.
Always think on [...]
Music Licensing Project: Indie Research and Planning
We are documenting our steps to getting some income flowing into our independent label through music licensing. The key here is establishing independent success. Fried Roots is on a mission to let the music sway in between the eardrums and increase our digital income.
For The Love
why music? it is my love. It is love that it dear and intimate to me. Music is a place where I am free. A freedom to express emotion in an open environment. This is the love I know best.
In today’s hurried and rushed world, I challenge ourselves to take back control of our own [...]
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