You're a "Bargain," Shayne, as things Now Stand! I know, because I used to Produce my Own Demos at a Small Local Studio back in the '80's...8 Tracks, originally, @ $25-an-hour.
Had to dig up Musicians (Usually for Beer/Pretzels/Glory) and 1 Reel of 1.5" tape was another $65. (Good for 10-15 songs, tops)
This later became a 16 track studio, rates went up to $35 an hour. Average Demo Cost: $100-200 per Song. (Think my Chum's now up to Digital 24 Tracks...he quoted me "$65-Hr" last time I asked...) (AND mentioned he'd want "1/2 Rights on any Melodies" he Concocted.)
If you're providing Singer AND Musicians AND Melody AND Production, ALL for $75, you are indeed a "GIFT"...and I've heard what you're capable of on that One Collabortation we did...(Shayne's "Rough Demo" interpreted my Lyric BETTER than the Demo House did we ended up Channelling this tune to...(& They Weren't Bad, either!) )
I've "Buttonholed" the Publisher I've been workin' with to GET a Demo Budget, and WILL certainly Use Your Services when I have some Additional Loot. (HOPE I can get back to you
BEFORE Ya Come to yer Senses, Heh-Heh!)
Big Guy-Hug, Bargain Guy!
Stan
Posted on Apr 20, 2000, 10:28 PM from IP address 209.240.216.86