Comments on: Advice for Indie Artists from Derek Sivers (Founder, CDBaby)

By: Dashfan111

Dashfan111 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

I hope my music is …
I hope my music is good enough to make ppl go out on a thursday night at eleven am!

By: TheHowToMusicBiz

TheHowToMusicBiz — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

My music makes you …
My music makes you want to be faithful to your significant other …i was told

By: reckonman

reckonman — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

i want to say that …
i want to say that i been around inthe music business a long time and plz beieve me when i say that cdbaby is the most honest , the best open door for unkinown musicians there ever was . i been wth cdbaby since 2003 and they have always been very very prompt and honest in every way . from > capt.meat

By: instrumentalartist

instrumentalartist — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

hi derek,
You talk …
hi derek,
You talk alot about what artist should do but like me im nobody from nowhere.But i just need to ask you why not advertise cdbaby on vh1 or mtv or get connected with american idol.Because i noticed when you got in the berkely collage thing my hits went up and i sold a couple of cds.Their is only one magic wand ADVERTISE….and that should be something you should look into because for me getting 1 to 2 hits a day is just not going to sell cds and me being nobody its crash and burn.

By: Oneness100

Oneness100 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

Hey Derek,

How …
Hey Derek,

How come you won’t pull content down from your site when others will pull it from their sites? How come Derek? Did you know that that is WILLFUL INTENT TO SELL ILLEGAL CONTENT?

ALL RECORDINGS MUST HAVE RELEASE FORMS FROM EACH MUSICIAN RELEASING THEIR PERFORMANCES TO BE SOLD THROUGH YOU PATHETIC COMPANY. IF YOU DON’T HAVE COPIES OF THESE RELEASE FORMS THEN YOU A VIOLATING FEDERAL LAWS.

TAKE THE CONTENT DOWN THAT YOU HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO TAKE DOWN. BE A MAN DEREK.

By: Oneness100

Oneness100 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:50 +0000

First things first …
First things first Derek,

Each label/artist must ensure that the recordings are legal to sell. How does one go about doing that? GET A FREAKING ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER TO HAVE LEGAL CONTRACTS WRITTEN. Without those legal contracts, then you legally can’t sell the recordings.
But Derek doesn’t want people to do this, if he did, he would stipulate that they must have a Legal Representative sign the legal contracts and supply copies of the Release Forms signed by each performer on each recording.

By: burninguitfiddle

burninguitfiddle — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

I make this comment …
I make this comment with respect to you, Emobizzle. This is definitely not true. I do know first hand. Derek didn’t know me from anybody,yet he spent a lot of time helping me get our group booked without asking for anything in return. He then even sent my video back on his own dime! He didn’t plug CD baby. I’m a cynical dude-and hate music biz types, but any success Derek has is truly well-deserved.

By: EMOBIZZLE

EMOBIZZLE — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

Quote: “5. DEREK IS …
Quote: “5. DEREK IS JUST TRYING TO MAKE MONEY.”

exactly right…. he’s one of the million failed aspiring musicians that payed a ton of money to go to Berklee College of Music and realizes “Hey, im not creative enough to make it in this business, so I’ve gotta do what the generic college educated student does and make a website to either make money off of ad hosting or sell someone elses material, or both……. so please everyone ignore this guy he cant help you he wants your money

By: art2art

art2art — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

Derek’s work has …
Derek’s work has had a significant impact on the music business. Thanks so much!

By: ruffkutsclothing

ruffkutsclothing — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:49 +0000

This video is great …
This video is great. I never really had perspective on just how important labeling your music is. Thanks.