Q&A: Hold out or sign with a major for less control???

Question by PsychStudent: Hold out or sign with a major for less control???
How would you feel if something you created was used unethically? I recently was offered a deal to sign with a major industry label making something I do out of integrity-(music, I am a singer) but they wouldn’t give me control over what happened with it- it could be used in commercials and stuff if they choose that I don’t condone. It is VERY hard to get that kind of deal (artistic control) if you need it. Usually if one builds up the reputation and distribution and shows then one doesn’t need the major label anymore, and they’re more ammenable to giving such concessions out. I can’t get then to add anything in at this point even to give me access to that control at any point in the business relationship.

At this point I am holding out for artistic integrity.The legals of their contracts means they own the royalties and retain creative control to veto things or use for commercials or whatever they would want.

Any reason you can think of to give it more consideration??

Best answer:

Answer by Xcentric
Dude there is nothing more common and SAD than unrewarded genius on this planet. Integrity is to be employed for creation but leave the commercial aspecs to those who understand it best and just ensure your contract is lucrative. Once your name is established you can move on to another label.
Artists should take every opportunity they have to succeed else you could easily end up pennyless. Van Gogh died a beggar though his art sells for untold millions today.

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