Confessions of a Record Producer: How to Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music Business

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 336 pages
• Published by: Backbeat Books
• Edition: 3rd Edition March 1, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0879308745
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0879308742
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.5 pounds

From Booklist
Confession is good for the soul! Over the years, among many other like-minded authors, a stockbroker, a "dirty" ballplayer, a "lapsed" librarian, a corporate headhunter, and an advertising man have all felt the need to atone in print either for their own misdeeds or for those of their profession. Here Avalon pseudonymously exposes the ways the recording industry can take advantage of budding artists. Avalon started in the business 15 years ago as a studio engineer and went on to produce records. He has also composed soundtracks for several independent films and now consults for artist managers, record labels, and investors. Avalon looks at the various stages of the record deal. He explains the role of each human being involved and suggests what that person's self-interest is. He also contrasts the differences among deals at the major labels, independents, and vanity labels, and he discusses "baby" deals between artists and production companies. Avalon's final cut is a medley of stories, rumors, and myths about ways people can be or have been "ripped-off." Though sometimes too blunt, Avalon provides a caveat that novices could miss out on elsewhere. David Rouse --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Smug, August/September 1999
"A must read.Unlike books that explain industry workings in theory, Confessions is firmly rooted in reality.Useful as a trade guide and fascinatingcan be enjoyed by anyone wanting to roll the dice on a career in music, as well as future industry weasels looking for some helpful grifter tips." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Confessions of a Record Producer (Paperback) "Moses Avalon," the pen name used to disguise the authors identity, is truly a veteran of the business. This book takes you through every possible scenario of the recorded music business. From soundtracks, albums, producers, engineers, agents, everyone! Everyone who has their hand in the pot is exploited from an insiders point of view. I would re-read this book ten times before considering any other book on the music industry. From Mark John Sternal Author of "GUITAR: Total Scales Techniques and Applications" "GUITAR: Probable Chords" "Complete Guitar By Ear" and, "The Twelve Notes Of Music" Comment | | (Report this)