RTP-area local music and culture

[Chris Rossi <nospam AT spacelabstudio.com>]

Have you ever been registered to either BMI or SESAC?  On what do you 
base your opinion?

Thanks!
Chris


Erich R. Peace wrote:
> ASCAP for me hands down!
>
> Ben Davis wrote:
>
>
> > Hep
> > I've been with SESAC for 5 years now -
> > they are terrible - dont believe the hype -
> >
> > They always want  YOU ( the artist ) to alert them when your stuff is 
> > being played  - royalites are tiny -
> >
> > I didnt get aNY m oney (and my stuff was being used on MTV shows and 
> > stuff) until I practically threatened to sue -
> >
> > ASCAP is WAY better - in my band Bats&Mice - my guitar player is ASCAP - 
> > and gets wayyyyyy more for stuff - its sad -
> >
> > SoundExchange doesnt pay much at all either - I've charted regularly on 
> > XM - had a whole live show recorded and aired there - and gotten like 6 
> > dollars and 17 cent checks -
> >
> > but
> > every little bit helps  - I guess -
> >
> > James Hepler wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hey music people.  Which is better and why?
> > >
> > > I've been with BMI for the better part of the last
> > > decade, and while the royalty checks have never been
> > > substantial, I've been fairly happy with them.  
> > >
> > > My question is, is one generally better than the
> > > other?  Are they different enough to even make a
> > > distinction?  My understanding is that SESAC is good
> > > for bands who aim for college radio charting while the
> > > others are maybe better for commercial radio sellout
> > > type bands.
> > >
> > > And I've heard that ASCAP is better than BMI because
> > > it was formed by musicians while BMI was formed by
> > > industry folks.
> > >
> > > Help me out!
> > >
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