Re: OT: No more tunes left?

david morley wrote:

>> And it's the *only* time they've allowed another artist to sample
their
>> music (legally that is). According the Benny on a TV interview last
>> month... on the basis of their respect for Madge, apparently!
>
> Nothing to do with her selling power I presume ;)

But it's not as if they're short of a few bob. This sounds to me like a
couple of middle managers/accountants have worked out a deal that will
bring in squillions of quids and presented it to both parties as a
straightforward business (as opposed to artistic) venture.

It's the motivation that puzzles me. Both Ms Ciccone and the B's have
more money than they can burn, and although it's a nice little hook the
track would work just as well without it (IMHO). I could imagine an
unknown band using a 'famous' sample to bring instant recognition to a
single but I can't imagine a new Madonna cut not getting guaranteed
airplay.

Or is this the first sign of 'ringtone culture' entering the creative
process?

Rev. Andy
.

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