The fear of not being able to repeat success after a major change can lead musicians to believe that their success was due to specific circumstances, rather than their talent. This same fear of change was experienced by musicians in the early 20th century with the introduction of recorded music technology, which was publicly opposed by renowned composer John Philip Sousa.
Two rappers are overheard discussing their struggles making money and advising each other on maintaining relationships while on tour.
A former assistant of One Direction’s former manager reveals how he scammed the band for millions by making himself the sixth member and taking a cut of everything, leading to him tripling his commission.
The speaker discusses the importance for artists, especially in the music industry, to invest in themselves and their craft, citing personal examples of playing free concerts to build a fan base and investing in producing their own CDs. They also highlight the need for organizations to recognize the value of unique and diverse musicians.
The speaker reflects on their upbringing where they were taught to always serve others and attended a charity event for musicians in need. They also discuss the importance of finding self-love and silencing the voice of criticism as an artist.
The pursuit of achieving success in the music industry can lead to a paradoxical situation where an artist is constantly striving to achieve a peak while simultaneously fearing the cost that comes with it, even if they have already achieved great success.
Scooter Braun shares how he discovered Asher Roth and found success in the music industry by building his own label, before ultimately selling his share for over $1 billion.
The trend of modern bands recording Christmas songs is a result of the financial benefit that comes with owning the rights to a popular Christmas song, as it is a guaranteed source of income every year.
The speaker recognizes the importance of good communication in the music industry, as it helps in building up a relationship among individuals. They suggest that those starting out in the industry should hire someone to manage their work, if they do not have a proper team for support.
The host and guest discuss the importance of understanding the business side of the music industry and how to navigate it effectively as an artist. The guest emphasizes the value of communicating with and trusting other professionals in the industry.
Composer Ludwig Göransson talks about the importance of not getting in your own way when working with successful artists like Hans Zimmer and his experience making a no-budget movie using favors.
