tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post5598089072199502683..comments2024-03-16T16:43:13.585-04:00Comments on thoughts & ramblings: When It Comes to YouTube, Google Is Only Half The Problem…The Other Half Is Major Labels And PublishersZack Hemseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-18537459072925692902017-02-05T17:01:25.564-05:002017-02-05T17:01:25.564-05:00Not sure what the source of your information is. ...Not sure what the source of your information is. However, suing 3rd parties has nothing to do with using Content ID to block or track user-generated content. Labels could effectively pull their catalogs (by setting their Content ID policy to "block") without anyone being sued in the process. <br /><br />Now, whether it's possible that labels have contractually agreed not to use Content ID to remove their content and/or whether they are contractually bound to make their catalogs available on the platform is a separate question. Short of a label disclosing their specific contract terms, no one can say for sure - but as far as I know, this is not the case (and even if it was, they would still be able to track their content without monetization, which might be enough on its own to bring YT to the negotiating table, since YT would lose significant revenue as a result).<br /><br />There was a YT contract that got leaked a while ago (possibly from an indie label), which did have a "covenant not to sue" clause, but this applied to suing Google (not 3rd parties that upload music without permission). It also had a clause requiring that any music released on other platforms had to be simultaneously made available on YT (but this wouldn't prevent the utilization of Content ID to block UGC).<br /><br />All of the above aside, YT's contracts with major labels were said to be up for renewal in 2016, so regardless, the labels are (or were) in a position to "grow a pair” :)Zack Hemseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-25870593035729113032017-02-04T16:27:27.875-05:002017-02-04T16:27:27.875-05:00Hi,
You argue that the major RLs should grow a pa...Hi,<br /><br />You argue that the major RLs should grow a pair, have some dignity and take a stand against Google. They can do this because they have the capacity to effectively and efficiently withdraw their catalogs via direct Content ID access - and there is no greater negotiating power than that.<br />Maybe I'm wrong and not understanding how this works properly, but as I see this now this statement is incorrect.<br />The major RLs are only given this acces to direct Content ID because they made a deal with Youtube in which they made their content available on its platform AND agreed upon not sueing third parties on its platform. So they can't withdraw their catalogue and have access to Content ID. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105425456191546756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-51149753613655809372016-08-15T09:00:27.449-04:002016-08-15T09:00:27.449-04:00I leave no other medium…aside from the email liste...I leave no other medium…aside from the email listed on zackhemsey.com … and the contact form on music.zackhemsey.com :) <br /><br />But whatever medium of communication strikes your fancy, by all means have at it! <br /><br />Feel free to send a link and I will give a listen (not with the intention to critique, but simply to check out).Zack Hemseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-51071708260473044592016-08-10T18:18:09.435-04:002016-08-10T18:18:09.435-04:00Hello again Zack, a consistent anon user again. ...Hello again Zack, a consistent anon user again. Another completely unrelated question to your in depth post. You leave me no other medium to communicate with so be it haha.<br /><br />I'll have to be honest with you, after I watched the interview Sound Works did with you and seeing your ability to create bone chilling, wide, cinematic type of music, I undoubtedly became hell bent inspired to take a shot at producing with no musical talent whats so ever, maybe be besides holding a simple 4 beat on a drum lol but thats about it.<br /><br />I feel almost obliged to share one of my tracks, simply to listen if you could spare 4 mins of your time.<br /><br /> the track i completed most recent. titled "Ronin", inspired by your own very album you released in 2013 and my go to album to hit personal records whilst training.<br /><br />If you'd be inclined enough to be curious, I can send you the link.<br /><br />All the best Mr. Hemsey,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-88638049148120762232016-08-03T11:23:02.719-04:002016-08-03T11:23:02.719-04:00If you’re asking about real vs synthetic, then yes...If you’re asking about real vs synthetic, then yes, the instruments are real…i.e., the sounds you are hearing are not computer simulations of instruments, but actual recordings of real instruments. However, if you’re asking whether 100% of the instruments you are hearing were played by people performing those exact parts, then no, computers are utilized to create “virtual” performances…i.e., software is used to trigger real recordings of various instruments, rather than generating the sound of the instruments in and of themselves. So I can play something on a keyboard, or program a part into the computer, and have it play back that same part as a violin, for example. Various companies have extensively mapped basically every instrument that exists; that is, painstakingly recorded each individual note of a given instrument, at various dynamics (soft, loud, etc), and with various playing techniques, which then serve as a library from which to create a virtual performance. Of course, creating a compelling virtual performance is not as simple or straightforward as this makes it appear, but you get the idea. Software, along with physical analog equipment, is also utilized to modify and sculpt the sonic characteristics of instruments and the overall audio, by applying equalization, compression, and other mixing techniques.Zack Hemseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-82938339289274352502016-07-29T15:10:29.780-04:002016-07-29T15:10:29.780-04:00Hi Zack,
Entirely unrelated to this post - I know...Hi Zack,<br /><br />Entirely unrelated to this post - I know - but I was wondering if there is any info out there on the instrumentation you use in your songs? Like is it actual instruments used or computer versions or what? The strings at the start of 'Waiting Between Worlds', for example. Or the drums in 'Vengeance'? Would be cool to knowAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617185331556615099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-43314607968520552382016-07-14T09:10:33.382-04:002016-07-14T09:10:33.382-04:00Let me save you some time - looking like November ...Let me save you some time - looking like November will be the month in which the new album gets released. Finishing up the last bit of work on it now. Of course, you could always sign up to the mailing list through the website - then you'll get an email the day it becomes available.<br /><br />Regarding expectations, it is generally always a safe strategy to keep them low...but clear your mind of any assumptions about how it will or should sound, and hopefully they will end up being exceeded. Time will tell... :)Zack Hemseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-55535577570622123452016-07-12T16:29:04.175-04:002016-07-12T16:29:04.175-04:00Hey Zack, I really tried to hide it but I just can...Hey Zack, I really tried to hide it but I just can't haha:<br />I'm checking your website, blog and facebook all the time (as long as I remember and have time) for new stuff and articles. But the hype that I built up for the upcoming album is really killing me haha. No intention that I would wanna stress you (I know you wouldn't stress yourself anyway).<br /> <br />Actually, I have my expectantions low, I'm just really looking forward to it.<br /><br />Sincerely, a crazy fan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-11869653372976035152016-05-05T23:34:14.451-04:002016-05-05T23:34:14.451-04:00I appreciate the interest in the music. Yeah, thi...I appreciate the interest in the music. Yeah, this blog definitely flies under the radar.<br /><br />As for you feeling involved, rest assured, you have no part to play in the exploitation taking place. I do think it's possible for the situation to improve. One of the biggest obstacles is that almost everyone fails to grasp the situation in its entirety - isolated pieces get discussed, or the context is narrowed to one variable - it’s never fully laid out in plain English, as I have done here. So we'll see if this ends up having a positive impact on the conversation and overall state of affairs.Zack Hemseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583382768263193839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801873645877244873.post-87052556579682527382016-05-05T10:29:27.941-04:002016-05-05T10:29:27.941-04:00Hey Zack, I just noticed you have a blog after fol...Hey Zack, I just noticed you have a blog after following you for 4 or 5 years now... <br />You may know me indirectly, since my "Zack Hemsey Top 13 Best Tracks" video on YouTube is the 2nd video that comes up when someone searches for "Zack Hemsey".<br />I don't really listen to Epic Music anymore but you're the only one I still listen to, so thanks for everything you've composed. My mother is also a big fan :)<br /><br />Anyway, to talk about this article : I feel directly involved since my video is so popular. I obviously never made any money off it (I created it as a tribute), but I didn't know you only got paid 55% of net proceeds... <br />If there was a way for me to grant you 100% of the ad revenue, I would do it in a heartbeat. But unfortunately, it's all up to Google and the labels to achieve a better split. It really feels like artists are getting screwed by every platform out there.<br />I hope the situation improves in the fuure, but it doesn't seem likely at that point. As you said, majors are pussies. <br />EpicMusicForLifehttps://www.youtube.com/user/EpicMusicForLifenoreply@blogger.com