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Got the call today

N

Nock

While doing my show today, I get this call:

Are you the person responsible for programming the smooth jazz?

Yes I am the person programming the Contemporary Jazz.

(Not even sure who the artist was)

I am a vocalist and have been very successfull on the AC format. Do you play vocals.

I respond not really because I am very passionate about the intrumentals. However I do play a couple in the chill vein.

What is that?

I go on and explain.

She responds, the smooth AC format is getting very popular and I wanted to offer my music.

I responded --- Thanks but no thanks have a nice day.

I refuse to cave!!!!!!


Nock
 
Nock said:
I refuse to cave!!!!!!


Nock
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Way to go Nock!! You da man!!

I would have told this "vocalist" that Kepler is already giving a disproportionately large amount of exposure to vocals, many of which are poor. Refer her to BA if you must, and maybe her vocal will become part of Keplers pathetic SJ Top 20 Feedback Track (pardon my frustration)!!

Nothing against her personally, but if SJ is ever going to survive, it needs traditionalists like yourself to stand by their principles, and not cave in to the propaganda that is Kepler and the BA monopolistic cartel.

DD™
 
quadraphonic said:
All it was was a listener calling in.
Shoot.
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In her words "a well known artist in the AC format" Promoters call every week. She was acting as her own promoter calling the next station on her list after she hung up with me. I wish I knew remembered her name. I get calls like this all the time however this one was from someone who is under the impression we are all going smooth ac. You had to be there.

Nock
 
I would have told this "vocalist" that Kepler is already giving a disproportionately large amount of exposure to vocals, many of which are poor. Refer her to BA if you must, and maybe her vocal will become part of Keplers pathetic SJ Top 20 Feedback Track (pardon my frustration)!!
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You shoulda told her to do a video in her underwear like Kelly Sweet, then contact BA.
 
Guess the message here is 'if you wanna dummy down the tunes here don't NOCK at my door!'

Sorry, couldn't resist the pun...it's my way of a virtual pat on the back and in total agreement - bowing to your programming expertise, gratefully.

-Bill Alley
 
Hmmm Nock. First and foremost, when "they" call it's not about you or your "integrity" for the music. If they're calling during your show the best response is to give them the day/hours you take music calls. Unless you're already familiar with the artist. Keep in mind...everyone/musician deserves respect and if they're reaching out to you personally it more than likely means they working their own music which also means they have no label/indie representation. These calls are to be expected on a regular basis...you know that (or should). And be honest with them...if it's not your "thing" tell 'em so. You never know, one day you may be making a similar call expecting someone to pay attention to you on the other-end. And unless you're working non-comm or college...are "chill" vocals really the way to go?
 
I so agree with i'mjazzed about being honest with the musicians/label reps that contact you. And about being honest. Since it has become so easy for bands to record and distribute their music now there is very little quality control out there and a lot of bands are releasing CDs before they are ready or trying to go national with releases that are basically should function as souvenirs for the people who attend their local gigs. By telling these people they are already brilliant you do them a disservice when they really need stronger songs, better production, etc..in other words more polish and more practice. Sadly, there are people who will take their money to do "developing artist" promotions for them without regard for the potential they have to actually reach and build an audience.

I got an entire box of CDs a few months ago that were on a new artist program and none had more than two songs that were strong enough to try to go for. Why not just release the strong song to iTunes and let that be your image instead of weighing it down with 10 other tracks that sound like you recorded in your living room one night when you were bored?
 
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