Charting Tracks
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -A holistic guide for professional music makers. Hosted by Aamir Yaqub, Ben Hennessy-Garside and Chris O'Gorman.
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Charting Tracks: Episode 16: Making A Living in Music (Part 2)
January 26, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBWe've reached the final Charting Tracks episode of Season 1! In this episode we round off our conversation about how to make a living from music. We explore the ever changing ways that artists are expanding into new revenue streams. We look at how music and brands can connect in an authentic way, the value of music and art and the tricky relationship between art and commerce. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “There’s an inherent value in what you create… and there’s a commerc...
Charting Tracks: Episode 15: Making A Living in Music (Part 1)
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks, the penultimate episode in Season 1, we cover the all important topic of how to make a living in music. We explore the different revenue streams from the perspective or an artist, producer and songwriter including royalties, merchandise, live shows and brand endorsements. We also explore the various other disciplines within the music industry and the core functions of the record label marketing machine including marketing, social media, radio promotions, T...
Charting Tracks: Episode 14 - Building A Fanbase (Part 2)
January 12, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks we continue our conversation on 'Building A Fanbase'. In part 1 we looked at how to identify your potential fans and how to construct a fan profile. In part 2 we look at how to find your potential fans, the differing behaviours of each core fan segment and how to adapt your marekting efforts to reach them. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “Kick the tires.” - C. O’Gorman “A recommendation, especially if it comes from somebody that they tru...
Charting Tracks: Episode 13 - Building A Fanbase (Part 1)
January 05, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks we're looking into how an artist goes about building a fanbase. From identifying who your core audience is likely to be, breaking down the broader makeup of the music consuming public and the difference between the "Fanatic", "Enthusiast", "Casual" and "Indifferent" music audience segments. We also talk through examples of how artists can construct a profile of their typical fan and the different ways to reach them. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episod...
Charting Tracks: Episode 12 - Performance (Part 3)
December 29, 2021 12:59 - 56 minutes - 129 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks, we continue our discussion of performance and delve into the psychology of performing. We also take a deeper look at the art of stagecraft, visual presentation, branding and the evolving world of digital performance spaces. Quotes from this episode: “Make it easy for people to find you. ” - C. O’Gorman “Something as simple as tying a scarf around your mic stand. That can separate you from other people” - A. Yaqub “Our psychology matters.” - B. Hennessy...
Charting Tracks: Episode 11 - Performance (Part 2)
December 21, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks we continue our discussion on the art of performance. We explore the subtle (and not so subtle) differences between studio and stage performing, the nuances of audio and visual performing and what make up the key components of a performance. We also discuss the importance of practice and rehearsal as well as techniques and tips, warming up and cooling down and how to inject your performances with authentic emotion. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode...
Charting Tracks: Episode 10 - Performance (Part 1)
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks we delve into the world of performance! We cover what makes a performance, what are the core elements that go into performing, rehearsal and how to refine a performance. We also explore adapting recorded music to a live setting, the specific of different venues and settings and how these can effect your performance and how to inject emotion and stylistics into a performance. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “That’s actually what I think all t...
Charting Tracks: Episode 9: The Art of Recording (Part 2)
December 08, 2021 11:18 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode of Charting Tracks we continue our discussion on the art of recording and delve into the differing expectations on engineers and producers and how engineers, producers and studios have their own sound/aesthetic. We also look in more detail at recording techniques, underpinning messages, stylistic impact, and how this all connects to the artist brand as well as tips and advice for artists producing their own music. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “The reason we’ve...
Charting Tracks: Episode 8 - Recording (Part 1)
December 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode we discuss: 00:00 - 03:00: Intro, Disclaimer and Outline. 03:01 - 31:00: Roles in making a recording. 31:01 - 46:37: The studio “vibe”. 46:38 - 01:02:06: Getting a set-up for yourself and preparing before a recording. 01:02:07 - End: Reminder to LIKE, TICK, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and ENGAGE [:-D] and ending. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “[with] social media and digital being such an important part of the process now, from early, early on we’ll...
Charting Tracks: Episode 7 - Music Creation (Part 2)
November 23, 2021 18:55 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode, we continue our discussion on music creation and delve deeper into the creative process and explore concepts such as “TAMTIFTL” (Timing, hArmony, Melody, Tonality, Instrumentation / Timbre, Form / Structure, Texture, Lyric). We also discuss the elements that go into music creation both emotional and phycological and learn how tension/release, repetition, change all play a part in the musical journey and what elements actually make up a song. And if that was...
Charting Tracks: Episode 6 - Music Creation (Part 1)
November 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode we discuss: 00:00 - 04:08: Intro, Disclaimer and Outline. 04:09 - 11:41: Democratisation, access to music creation tools and what to do about it. 13:04 - 25:00: Collaboration, creative boundaries, creating and editing. 25:01 - 28:53: Gold Digging, letting yourself off the hook and stretching yourself. 28:54 - 47:52: Focus, Constraints, Narrowing and Discernment 47:53 - 1:01:19: Is it serving the song? Ego and restraint. 1:01:20 - 01:08:26: Motio...
Charting Tracks: Episode 5: Know Thyself
November 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIn this Charting Tracks Episode we discuss: 00:00 - 02:29: Intro, Disclaimer and Outline. 02:31 - 07:14: Do true selves exist? 06:43 - 30:42: Artistic Persona’s 30:43 - 44:18: Archetypes 44:19 - 46:55: Examples of Brand Archetypes 46:56 - 51:27: Examples of Artistic Archetypes 49:15 - 1:00:51: Defining an Artistic Persona 1:00:52 - 1:08:39: The Artistic Persona when making a record 1:08:40 - 1:11:31 Final Thoughts 1:11:32 - End: Ending and reminder to LIKE, TICK, SUBSCRI...
Charting Tracks: Episode 4 - Development (Part 3)
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn this Charting Tracks Episode we discuss: 00:00 - 01:20: Disclaimer and Introduction’s. 01:20 - 32:29: Navigating blocks to growth and creativity. 32:30 - 41:00: Music industry judgment, failure, blame, success, “making it” and “managing decline”. 41:01 - 49:42: Get the goal right. 49:43 - End: Ending and REMINDER TO LIKE, TICK, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and ENGAGE. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “We’ll probably have to come up with fifty ridiculous ideas and get one ...
Charting Tracks: Episode 3 - Development (Part 2)
October 26, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode we discuss: 00:00 - 01:30 Intro’s and Disclaimers. 01:31 - 08:01: What We Do Now and What We’ve Done 08:02 - 10:46: What We’re Discussing and Why We’re Discussing It 10:47 - 14:29: Plan, Do, Review 14:30 – 51:59: PDR Deeper Dive - Tools, Methods, Mindsets 52:00 - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Quotes from this Charting Tracks Episode: “To be considered anything like a legend in the game of music you probably have to have put in a good 20 – 25 years...
Charting Tracks: Episode 2 - Development (Part 1)
October 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode we discuss: 00:00 - 01:30 Intro’s and Disclaimers. 01:31 - 08:01: What We Do Now and What We’ve Done 08:02 - 10:46: What We’re Discussing and Why We’re Discussing It 10:47 - 14:29: Plan, Do, Review 14:30 – 51:59: PDR Deeper Dive - Tools, Methods, Mindsets 52:00 - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Quotes from this Charting Tracks Episode: “To be considered anything like a legend in the game of music you probably have to have put in a good 20 – 25 years...
Charting Tracks: Episode 1: Music?
October 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBIn this Charting Tracks episode we discuss: 00:00 - 02:05: Intro’s and Disclaimers. 02:06 - 09:37: What is Charting Tracks? 09:38 - 19:30: What Is Music and Why Do We Love It? 19:31 - 33:18: Why Do We Make Music? 33:19 - 01:17:00: Why Do We Listen to Music? 01:17:01 - Ending. Quotes from this Charting Tracks episode: “No one is just an artist anymore.” - A. Yaqub “There’s a bit where it flips over from ‘I want to do this, because it’s fun and I want to make a noise and I want to mak...