I would like to dedicate this post to raise one topic which lately seems to be popular among the organizers of remix contests: to charge for downloading the stems.
First of all, I must say that I have no clear opinion on whether this practice is correct or not,so I’ll explain my points.
Arguably, the organizing company is “taking advantage” of the illusion of the producers involved, forced to spend X dollars to download the stems, so in this way, they make publicity, make money and earn reputation by organizing a competition with a “big star”.
On the other hand, they are offering the chance to remix top artists, which might be impossible for the vast majority of the participants. The Black Eyed Peas, Depeche Mode, Tiësto…Does anyone imagine reach agreement to make a remix of a track of them? What contacts should have to carry it out? Thanks to this type of competition, for a few dollars we are in, and with hard work and luck,we emphasize and win the contest. And most important: our work will be heard by the right people.
Another point:
If I have to spend some money, I’ll work hard for sure
So the organizer should receive qualify remixes…shouldn’t they?
However, producers have the ultimate decision, who must choose whether to charge or not their money.
Another issue is the voting system, which I will discuss in future posts, and which I have a clear opinion: the winner must required to be selected by the organizing company, the label or the artist. Forget popular requests, SMS, or anything else.
What is your opinion? Let’s continue the discussion in the comments!
I won’t join a charged remix contest, there are a lot of FREE contest!
Maybe I’d join “charged” remix contest if it’s clearly stated that all money that label earned through selling material for remix is divided among few winners.
That’s a good point, justified.
Sorry I feel it for my English!
Oleeee is clear that if, you have the whole reason, and very well exposed! not only we are the participants who we pay the price that also and the saddest thing is as there are played by the illusions sleep work and quality of the candidates.
you have the whole reason in what you have said, but regrettably we keep on taking part paying. other way of obtaining it I is not known by me.
Thank you
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oleeee claro que si, tienes toda la razon, y muy bien expuesto! no solo somos los participantes quien pagamos el precio que ademas y lo mas triste es como se juega con las ilusiones sueños trabajo y calidad de los concursantes. encima tienen un tune gratis.
tienes toda la razon en lo que has dicho. pero lamentablemente seguimos participando pagando. otro manera de conseguirlo yo no la conozco
Gracias
Well, I just think it’s a mockery of a sham to charge fir parts
Just for the ‘privelidge’ of remixing someone!
It’s an out & out con really!
You don’t get any info on the track (bpm, key etc) and the deal itself is poor
I am running a FREE remix competition
http://www.farhorizonsremix.info
Yes that’s right, free
I gave given ALL the parts away, over 20!
And even very rare, all the original Midi as well
I feel their should be a collabeartory spirit with music making nowadays
I mean just look at the global phenomenon that is : soundcloud, and how it has changed the way musicians network and work together
even Ableton Live has now a ‘share live set’ feature
And sites like indaba music etc are working on the collab element
Remix comps can be cool, but nowadays they are too much about how labels & artists can make a quick buck £$€ than anything else
by making my competition free, I have met some really cool people along the way & even had someone email me personally telling me how glad they were that they didn’t have to pay for the parts, and how refreshing they they felt about it.
Remix comps should be about fun and giving fellow artists a free reign to be creative with your track, rather than a money making exercise, milking the fanbase for all it’s worth
in my humble opinion, it should be kept free
Cheers
Cristo
http://www.YouTube.com/megafullcircle
The way to get good remixes is have a substantial prize (including what most everyone is looking for, a release). The way to get very few remixes is to charge for stems (and not always good remixes)
I totally agree about the decision system, the artist should choose!