Many singer/songwriters don't understand that their creations are assets that are able to generate an income for them. In this episode, publishing luminary John Fishlock shares his incredible story of working with the best in the world - from Hans Zimmer to the late George Michael - and explains the critical importance of publishing and how to monetize your music. Compulsory listening for serious musicians, singers, beat-makers, producers and creators.
00:00 Welcome and introduction of John Fishlock.
00:48 John shares his story and entry into the music industry, working with artists like Hans Zimmer, George Michael et al.
03:18 John makes a move to Air Studios in London working with Paul McCartney, Chaka Kahn & Dire Straits.
05:20 John moves into publishing via Chrysalis Music to become Publishing Manager.
7:05 Simon Climie writes a song that Clive Davis (Arista Records) assigns to Aretha Franklin and George Michael 'I Knew You Were Waiting' was a global Number 1.
09:00 John moves to MCA Music Publishing and then proceeds to start his own publishing company.
10:40 John moves to Polygram Music signing huge international acts including the movie Four Weddings And A Funeral. John becomes a Music Supervisor for film in music. 'Love Is All Around' is re-recorded and Wet Wet Wet becomes a global sensation.
14:25 John moves to Polygram in Germany - this was a challenge on many levels.
15:25 John starts Polygram in South Africa from scratch on 1 January 1997.
16:38 John starts his own company - Active Music Publishing.
17:10 QUESTION by Lukas: What is publishing and why is it important?
19:45 Essentially there are two sides to publishing: the admin-side and the value-side.
21:25 QUESTION by Helmut: Where does the money in publishing come from?
22:32 - There are four areas of income:
22:40 1. Print (the sale of manuscript)
23:40 2. Mechanical Income
25:15 3. Performance Income
27:37 4. Licensing
29:05 QUESTION by Lukas: Who needs a publisher? Self-publishing vs Publisher?
31:58 QUESTION by Helmut: Where does an artist find a 'trust-worthy' publisher?
36:02 QUESTION by Lukas: What's a producer or a beat-maker's claim to copyright?
38:24 Law-suite between Marvin Gay song & Robin Thicke / Farrell Williams - the cowbell rhythm!
40:10 Time to wrap things.
40:48 A parting shot of wisdom from John Fishlock on why to consider publishing.
41:40 Closure
The Bomb Podcast hosted by Helmut Meijer & Lukas de Beer
Guest | John Fishlock
Videographer | Charl Fölscher
Sound & Music | Helmut Meijer
Producer | Lukas de Beer
Executive Production | StoneBear & Mayor Music
Recorded at StoneBear & Mayor Studios, Stellenbosch
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