Buck62 said:While TAXI might not be the best way to get your music to the masses, they're much more successful than a lot of other "services" out there.... like the one Mr Hooper spams here on this BBS.
Buck62 said:Look, nobody's going to give you a record deal just because you have a kick-ass demo. The way the music biz works today is different.
First, you have to tour, tour, tour... spending you own money on that tour.
Then you have to finance (record, release, promote and distribute) your own first album.
That album has to sell at least 10,000 copies before anyone in the music industry will even look at you.
You have to convince a big label's A & R people to come and see you perform live.
That live performance needs to have at least 500 rabid, screaming fans.
If you do all this, you might land a record deal.
SteveK said:Not really looking for a record deal...too old, too gray, too etc. Just thinking about getting some music into the hands of people who aren't too...and maybe selling a song or two....
SteveK said:Not really looking for a record deal...too old, too gray, too etc. Just thinking about getting some music into the hands of people who aren't too...and maybe selling a song or two....
Buck62 said:TAXI may not be the greatest resource for getting your music to the right set of ears in the music business, but their still cheaper than David Hooper's offer...
Buck62 said:TAXI was responsible for discovering the Kenny Rogers hit "Buy Me A Rose" from two unknown writers.
Mr Hooper has discovered NOBODY who has ever signed with a MAJOR label or had a Top 40 hit song.
David Hooper said:My service doesn't cost you money, it makes you money.
And the doors are locked to new clients, by the way, so don't you guys bitch and moan that I'm trying to sell anything. Look at www.indiebiz.com for proof.
People don't come to me because they want a "hit." They come to me because they want a career.
And if you want to see who I've worked with, do a search.
wakeupbomb said:Wait...your service doesn't cost money? That's an odd business plan. You "get" these people careers and you don't charge a dime? I'd like a career please. It's free right? That's what you said, it doesn't cost you money. I have some songs I've recorded, so if I send them to you, you'll get me a career? That's a sweet deal.