Unconventional Dance Music
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Porfirio Landeros
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Technically, ballrooms are supposed to be paying royalties on the music they play. I know our studio makes blanket payments to at least 3 different labels to cover the songs they play, so I suppose it could be a cost reason why there isn't more variety in some ballrooms.dTas said:
On the topic of new/interesting music, has anyone heard the new Gwen Stefani CD? Rich Girl seems like a really cool samba, Bubble Pop Electric seems like it could be a Jive, and I seem to recall some cha cha rhythms in at least a couple other songs. Makes me want to dance some Latin ;-)
Ithink
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Actually there is a No Doubt song that's a good samba too, called "Hey Baby". A couple of friends of mine did a show to it - it's a very flirty, cute samba...
Enya has a few waltz or VW songs that are good.
Pretty Woman soundtrack has Fallen, a good rumba.
Gary and Diana McDonald did a cha-cha show to Michael Jackson's Black or White. I'm pretty sure several Michael Jackson songs off his newer albums are also good WCSs.
Enya has a few waltz or VW songs that are good.
Pretty Woman soundtrack has Fallen, a good rumba.
Gary and Diana McDonald did a cha-cha show to Michael Jackson's Black or White. I'm pretty sure several Michael Jackson songs off his newer albums are also good WCSs.
mamboqueen
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yeah, they're *supposed* to pay royalties. So are bars, nightclubs, etc. A lot of them get blanket licenses through agencies that do this (RIAA and BMI, I think). I doubt its widely done in the ballroom world, in fact, it's probably not widely known.
I love "Rich Girl" by Gwen Stefani, although with it's infusion of rap, it probably will not appeal to some segment of the dancing population. I'll have to try "Hey Baby", though. That one had not occurred to me!
I love "Rich Girl" by Gwen Stefani, although with it's infusion of rap, it probably will not appeal to some segment of the dancing population. I'll have to try "Hey Baby", though. That one had not occurred to me!
Porfirio Landeros
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I wouldn't be surprised if it were the sales representatives that "crack down" on the use of the music. I don't think they call on the studios to turn them in, but rather inform them that they should be paying royalties and that they would happily bring their music libraries into good standing. I've heard this happen with businesses and software licensing, where the sales reps call companies and they work it out without there needing to be any pentalties, broken laws, or hard feelings. I think any honest business person can appreciate this sales-oriented approach instead of a letter warning you of a law suit.
I think the higher profile your business is and the larger the city you operate in, the more likely you will be approached about your software licenses and/or music rights.
I think the higher profile your business is and the larger the city you operate in, the more likely you will be approached about your software licenses and/or music rights.
mamboqueen
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I agree, Porfirio.
I used to work in a company that provided copyright licenses for written works. They used the "we'll educate you on how to comply with the law" line rather than "you're infringing and need to stop" line. Most people were pretty accepting of it. We did have a hotline that people could use to turn people in, but those people were always given a chance to comply before they suffered the wrath of irritated publishers. Oddly, the biggest problem we had was with a law firm!
By the way, Porifirio, I love the picture in your avatar. I noticed it in the photo album area, as well as your most recent one (if she wore the longer shirt and you wore the shorter one, the leg length difference wouldn't be as obvious!), and for some reason I was unable to post a comment.
I used to work in a company that provided copyright licenses for written works. They used the "we'll educate you on how to comply with the law" line rather than "you're infringing and need to stop" line. Most people were pretty accepting of it. We did have a hotline that people could use to turn people in, but those people were always given a chance to comply before they suffered the wrath of irritated publishers. Oddly, the biggest problem we had was with a law firm!
By the way, Porifirio, I love the picture in your avatar. I noticed it in the photo album area, as well as your most recent one (if she wore the longer shirt and you wore the shorter one, the leg length difference wouldn't be as obvious!), and for some reason I was unable to post a comment.
Porfirio Landeros
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Also, the Lemony Snickett's soundtrack has some interesting 3/4 tracks, for those looking new (and odd) Waltz and Viennese Waltz tracks. Pirates of the Carribean has some, too. If you use a service like iTunes, you can preview/buy the songs a-la-carte, so you don't have to worry about buying a whole album for just just one song.
Thanks, the Avatar is a video frame grab from CalOpen this last weekend, and I just posted a couple of dance video clips.mamboqueen said:
mamboqueen
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Opinions please. I heard this song (#3 on the website I'm directing you to) and am absolutely hooked on the song. I *think* it's cha-cha-able....maybe a tad faster?
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scullystwin42
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question on an uncnventional song...
Hey -
I get to do a show dance in a bit, and i've always wanted to do one to "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night. I *think* it's a cha cha...
I'm terrible at picking out what dance a pop song can be (musically stupid)... any help here?
Kelly
Hey -
I get to do a show dance in a bit, and i've always wanted to do one to "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night. I *think* it's a cha cha...
I'm terrible at picking out what dance a pop song can be (musically stupid)... any help here?
Kelly
