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Songwriting royalties[edit]

Are songwriting royalties divided equally among everyone with a writing credit for the song? Or does each writer get a certain percent based on what parts they wrote? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.165.238.116 (talk) 00:07, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

From what I can find, the songwriters can divide the royalties among themselves in any split they can agree on, and the applicable performing rights society will distribute the royalties according to the percentage listing on the song's registration filed with the society. --Metropolitan90 (talk) 04:17, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That's exactly right. When performing rights associations are notified of new songs by songwriters, one of the things which is sent is a percentage allocation to each writer. In my case, for an example, some of the songs I receive royalties for from APRA I get 50% and another writer also gets 50%, in others I get 25% and another writer gets 75%. In some, I get 62.5%, three other writers receive 12.5% each (in the latter case, it is because the entire band - four of us - wrote the music, but I wrote the lyrics). Writers are free to decide on a split entirely among themselves. Grutness...wha? 06:11, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

As an example, the band Rush splits ALL band proceeds exactly into thirds; each band member gets the same amount of money for everything, even though Neal Peart writes most of the lyrics AND the drum parts, while the other two members write the guitar, bass and keyboard parts. I have seen interviews where they attribute this long-standing practice to the personal harmony that has kept them together for nearly 40 years. On the other hand, the Rolling Stones divide up revenues very differently, and it has often caused tension in the band. Mick Taylor, a former guitarist, sued the band frequently after he left for songwriting credit he thought he should have received but did not. On the other side, Ronnie Wood was not made a full member of the band for YEARS after he had been playing with them; I believe it was not until the 1990's that he was given full membership. Ian Stewart likewise had his "full member" status revoked despite being a founder of the band, as well as a contributor on most of their albums and concert tours. --Jayron32 06:32, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

They just can't get no satisfaction, can they? (Though they try, and they try, and they try, and they try...) Clarityfiend (talk) 06:38, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

U2 and REM are two other long-lasting groups who divide the publishing equally between the group members, so it seems to work for them as a way of maintaining harmony as well. On a related note, many progressive rock groups of the late 60s and early 70s used to divide their long compositions into several Parts, each with its own title. They used to get accused of doing this because they were being pretentious, but the real reason was that it multiplied the amount of publishing royalties they would get, since each part counted as a separate composition. --Richardrj ^talk ^email 14:56, 7 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Violin Song Request[edit]

What is a good song for third positon for violin?69.227.69.48 (talk) 00:13, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Since you haven't had an answer yet, I'll have a go at helping. I take it that you've just started using third position? Are you looking for something that will help you practise third position, or are you looking for something to perform that will show you can use third position?

If you're looking for something to practise third position, it's probably best if you buy a book of studies for third position. This will have lots of studies (little pieces of music) written specially to help you practise using, and moving in and out of, third position. For example, this or this sort of book. Your local sheet-music shop should have at least one of this sort of book, or help you find one.

If you're looking for a piece of music to play in third position, there are thousands. Almost any piece can be played with third position, and most middle to advanced pieces expect that you can slip into it when needed. It is the most useful of the positions, after first. If you give a bit more information about the sort of piece you're looking for, and what you want to do with it, I might be able to help. 86.166.148.95 (talk) 22:20, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

What Movie was that ?[edit]

Many years ago, I recall watching a movie, the plot of which seemed to resemble Apollo 13, with the astronauts trapped orbiting the Earth, and engineers trying to bring them home. One of the astronauts was from San Diego, and in the movie, the whole city shone lights up to space, so he could see a light emanating from the California coast, is that at all possible, given that John Glenn and others said they saw oil fires in the desert from space, one of which was later put out by Red Adair, and they also saw Bedouin campfires at night, and what is the name of the film ? Thanks. The Russian. --C.B.Lilly 09:12, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

The Right Stuff (film)? --Jayron32 13:03, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Marooned (1969). Pepso2 (talk) 13:16, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it was this second one, Marooned. That sounds about right. I do not believe it was The Right Stuff, because I saw that later, and since it was made in 1983, it would not have been released on TV that early. I now realise I forgot to stipulate that I was watching the movie in question in either the late 1970's or the early 1980's. I did not realise the movie was as old as 1969, and thought it had been made in the seventies, but also got the impression it was a true story. Although it wasn't, as the review says, it was released around the same time as the real Apollo 13 incident, making it relevant and popular at the time. Thank You all. Also, does anyone know how much light one could shine into space for it to be seen by an orbiting craft ? Does NASA do such experiments ?

Males Wearing Bandanas Around Their Heads[edit]

Is it a single sided or is double sided bandana (if it is a bandana) that males wear around their heads? What is the color?

Traditionally, is it a single sided or is double sided bandana (if it is a bandana) that males wear around their heads? What is the color?174.3.102.6 (talk) 19:54, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a photo online that would serve as an example? Bandanas can be worn a few different ways. Also, color may be an indication of street gang membership but without knowing the context of what you're referring to, all we can do is guess. Dismas|^(talk) 23:57, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Looking at these pics, I noticed an open center paisley bandana. Is that the orignial style?174.3.102.6 (talk) 02:25, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Original style of what? Of bandanas in general? According to that article, 'bandana' is a Hindi word and paisley is of Indian and Persian origin. So it's possible that bandanas were originally decorated in a paisley pattern. Or you may be interested in do-rag. While not bandanas, males often do wear do-rags on their heads. Dismas|^(talk) 02:57, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Original style of the bandana "look".174.3.102.6 (talk) 04:30, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Justin Lukach from Departures wears a black (as far as I can see) bandana. I am not certain if it is single sided or double sided. Does anyone know? (Or know how to figure out?)174.3.102.6 (talk) 08:56, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea who he is or what Departures is but from a quick Google image search, it seems to be a standard bandana like any that you'd find in a camping supply store or maybe some clothing shops. Dismas|^(talk) 09:16, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

And the banada is not an open center paisley design.174.3.102.6 (talk) 09:19, 5 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

T V SHOW-----WONDERLAND[edit]

What is the name of the theme music currently used on Direct tv's presentation of Peter Berg's "WONDERLAND"....& where can I find it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hal62134 (talk • contribs) 22:31, 4 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]