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The Broadcasters PodcastMusic Industry Raises the Rent: ASCAP and BMI Hike Radio RoyaltiesMusic Industry Raises the Rent: ASCAP and BMI Hike Radio Royalties. Meanwhile SoundExchange Hits a Wall with SiriusXMThe music industry, acting as a landlord for songwriters, has successfully raised the "rent" on terrestrial radio through new deals with ASCAP and BMI, finalized with the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) for nearly 10,000 stations. BMI’s agreement jacks up royalty rates to 2.14% of gross revenue for 2022-2023 and 2.20% from 2026-2029—a nearly 24% spike—demanding back payments for 2022-2024. ASCAP’s deal, though less detailed, also ups the rent with higher rates and broader digital licensing, easing station operation...
2025-08-2248 min
Solo Musician PodcastEpisode #54 Performing Rights Organizations BMI, ASCAP, SESAC EXPLAINEDIn this episode, we explore the critical role that Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC play in the music industry. Whether you're a musician, songwriter, or venue owner, understanding these organizations is key to navigating copyright, royalties, and legal music usage.
🎶 What You'll Learn:
What are PROs?: Understand the difference between BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC — three major PROs in the U.S. that help protect music creators’ rights and ensure they get paid when their music is publicly performed.
BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.): A for-profit organization with over 1.4 million affiliates, representing artists like Miley Cyrus and Eminem.
ASCAP...
2025-01-1600 min
Mi Disquera¿Puedo registrarme en BMI o ASCAP si no vivo en EEUU?Únete a este canal para recibir respuesta prioritaria a tus comentarios, y más:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-BuQscBRRi1OUTezwICm-w/joinMuchos autores o compositores están conscientes de que tienen registrar sus canciones en una sociedad autoral para recaudar sus regalías correspondientes, pero no lo hacen por distintas razones. Una de ellas suele ser que alguien les recomienda que es mejor registrarse en BMI o en ASCAP en vez de en la sociedad autoral del país donde viven.Pero ¿es posible registrarse en BMI o...
2024-01-1609 min
How Musicians Make ItHow to Get Performance Royalties From ASCAPThere are all kinds of different royalties for your music. Original compositions, arrangements, music for the club, and music for the concert hall...ASCAP has a way for you to collect royalties when your music is performed in music venues and traditional concert halls. Adam walks you through how to register your music with ASCAP, how to get publishing royalties through ASCAP, and how to use ASCAP's On Stage to submit set lists of your original music and get paid a second time when you perform your original music.-----------------------------Stuff I talked about:
2024-01-0126 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 142: What exactly is… ASCAP and what does it offer music creators and consumers? with Alex ShapiroWhat does ASCAP stand for, what does it do, and what does Board of Directors member Alex Shapiro wish more laypeople and musicians knew about it? We discuss what sets ASCAP apart from other performing rights organizations, and benefits including a Wellness Program, music production bootcamp, and improving your confidence as a music creator. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode142 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2022-10-1138 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastEsperanza Spalding is always evolvingThis episode is about all that jazz. Esperanza Spalding is a five-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, singer, songwriter and composer. Recently, she has expanded her gifts to include work with fellow creators, teachers and practitioners in various fields to explore the therapeutic potential of music. Her last two albums, 2018’s 12 Little Spells and 2021’s Songwrights Apothecary Lab, reflect this new direction in her evolution as an artist. She wrote an opera with Wayne Shorter, which premiered in fall 2021, and is presently working with Harvard University to co-create and learn with students there. We talked to her as she prepa...
2022-07-2947 min
The Indie Musician Secrets PodcastEP 021 // ASCAP vs. BMI: Which One Should You Choose?There are no "secrets" to success, just things you haven't learned yet. Join me, Jamaal aka Boss Eagle, Billboard-charting Hip Hop artist and music business coach, as we talk digital marketing, social media, technology, and more, plus share interviews with musicians and industry experts, to help you unlock the “secrets” and take control of your music career.
In this episode, we look at Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) ASCAP and BMI, discuss similarities and differences, and talk about which one you should choose as an indie artist.
Special thanks to Careers in Music for the blog post...
2022-07-0613 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastMusic and the AAPI ExperienceIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we share highlights of two conversations from recent ASCAP Experience sessions featuring a diverse group of voices from ASCAP’s AAPI community. You'll hear a provocative discussion with playwright, librettist and lyricist David Henry Hwang and composer and conceptual artist Huang Ruo about art, identity and the power of music to help us fight racism and understand each other better. Then international superstar Amber Liu of K-pop royalty f(x), and Justin Park, a rising singer-songwriter recently endorsed by BTS’s Jungkook, talk about how their identities have shaped their lives and music care...
2022-05-2637 min
VERSED: The ASCAP Podcastmxmtoon's rising starIn celebration of Women’s History Month, we talk to one of today’s most exciting singer-songwriters, mxmtoon, who is set to release a new 12-song album, rising, that is “a triumph of pop-and-disco confessionalism,” while prepping a major North American tour. She opens up about the meaning behind her uplifting new song (and our podcast’s new theme song), “Mona Lisa,” how moving to New York City has affected her creativity, the storytelling benefits of playing video games, the women who have inspired her and how she needs to create to feel fulfilled. PLUS we catch up with Grammy Award-w...
2022-03-2946 minMi DisqueraSoundExchange, ASCAP, BMI y sociedades autorales - cobro de ejecución pública dentro y fuera de EEUUGran parte del reto de ser artista independiente es aprender cómo funciona todo el tema de pago de regalías, ya que suelen venir de distintas fuentes, y desafortunadamente la información disponible no es siempre clara y varía mucho por país.Me han preguntado mucho recientemente sobre SOUNDEXCHANGE, ASCAP y BMI, así que hoy voy a aclarar los conceptos básicos sobre cómo funciona el cobro de regalías que recaudan esas entidades radicadase en EEUU, así como los organismos de autores y compositores fuera ese país, qué tipo de regalías recaudan...
2022-03-0408 min
『朝妻一郎 たかなる心の歌－マイ・ジュークボックス－』#26 音楽著作権の歴史【中編】A&Rの始まり／ASCAPとBMIの発足 前回に引き続き、音楽ビジネスがレコードの誕生に伴い大きく飛躍していったプロセスについてお話します。出版社や作詞家・作曲家が得るべき収入が支払われていない、と22の音楽出版社と170人の作家が主に演奏使用料の権利を求め、ASCAPという団体を発足した経緯や、ASCAPに対抗し発足したBMIの設立から、現在までアメリカの音楽を二分する二大演奏権協会として常に勢力争いを続けているライバル関係についてお話しします。また、ジョージ・ガーシュウィンを始め、楽曲を売り込むソング・プラッガーについて、A＆Rの起源についてもご紹介します。
●エンリコ・カルーソ（1873/2/25 – 1921/8/2）：オペラ史上において有名なテノール歌手の一人。
●ソングプラッガー：出版社が管理する楽曲を歌手やレコード会社のA&Rマンに売り込むため、ピアノを弾きながら歌った人のこと。
●A&R（Artists and Repertoire）:アーティストの発掘・契約・育成とそのアーティストに合った楽曲の発掘・契約・制作を担当するレコード会社における職務の一つ。
●ジョージ・ガーシュウィン（1898/9/26 – 1937/7/11）:ポピュラー音楽、クラシック音楽の両面で活躍したアメリカを代表する作曲家で、出世作は1919年の歌曲「スワニー」。1920年代以降は、作詞家となった兄アイラと組んで、レビューやミュージカル向けに多くのポピュラー・ソングを送り出した。
●ジェローム・カーン（1885/1/27 – 1945/11/11）:20世紀初頭に活躍したミュージカル作曲家の一人で、40年以上のキャリアにおいて作曲数は700以上に及ぶ。代表曲に「煙が目にしみる」など。
●ASCAP（American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers）:アメリカで音楽やその他音楽に関連する著作物を保護するために、1914年2月13日に設立。
●BMI（Broadcast Music, Inc.）:アメリカの実演権団体のひとつ。ソングライター、作曲家、音楽出版社に代わって楽曲の実演に許諾を与える対価として著作権使用料を徴収し、演奏される作品の著作権者たちに印税を分配している。
●アーヴィング・バーリン（1888/5/11 – 1989/9/22）:ベラルーシ生まれのアメリカの作曲家・作詞家。半世紀にわたる音楽活動で膨大な量の優れたポピュラー・ソングを作詞・作曲し、ジョージ・ガーシュウィンをして「アメリカのシューベルト」と言わしめた人物。
●キャッシュボックス:『ビルボード』と同様に音楽チャートを掲載する事で知られたアメリカの雑誌。
●「You Are My Sunshine」:アメリカのポピュラーソングで、作詞・作曲はジミー・デイヴィスとチャールズ・ミッチェル。ジミー・デイヴィスは、後にルイジアナ州知事となり、その際の選挙活動にもこの曲が使われた。現在、ルイジアナ州の州歌にもなっている。
●「テネシー・ワルツ」:1948年に出版されたアメリカのポピュラー、カントリー歌曲。1950年にパティ・ペイジのカヴァー盤がマルチミリオンセラーとなった。
●アルドン・ミュージック:アルドン・ミュージックはニューヨークの音楽出版会社。アル・ネヴィンスとドン・カーシュナーが1958年に設立。1950年代末から1960年代のブリル・ビルディング・サウンドに貢献した。
2021-12-1414 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastTim Fain and Music Tech Innovators from the ASCAP LabWe talk to virtuoso violinist, composer, performer and producer Tim Fain about his adventurous and boundary-pushing career that spans film, the concert stage and virtual reality, and his collaborations with everyone from Philip Glass to The National. Then we talk to participants from the ASCAP Lab’s 2021 Immersive Music Studio Challenge, our partnership with the NYC Media Lab, that offers grants to startups and university teams to develop and expand upon prototype technologies that demonstrate new ways artists can create music, connect with fans and reimagine how we interact with music and sound. Watch Tim Fain’s Reso...
2021-11-041h 02
82 Points of View with DorianMusic Marketing Expert Exposes: BMI vs. ASCAP vs. SESACMusic Marketing Expert Exposes: BMI vs. ASCAP vs. SESAC
Expanding your music business education is pivotal if you want to build a music business brand.
Knowing the differences between bmi vs ascap vs sesac is something that every rapper, producer or songwriter should have a good idea about.
BMI vs ASCAP for songwriters is a question I asked myself when I first started my career.
Were there advantages for BMI or Ascap for producers?
What benefits are there for BMI or ASCAP for rappers?
If you are someone who wants collect all of their performance royalties, you need to know...
2021-10-0707 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastDiane Warren's New Album is a Master Class in SongwritingWe talk to one of the most celebrated songwriters in music, Diane Warren, about Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1, her fantastic new cross-genre album of original songs recorded with some of the world’s best artists, including Ty Dolla $ign, Maren Morris, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Jon Batiste, Pentatonix, G-Eazy, Carlos Santana, Rita Ora, Celine Dion, Darius Rucker and many others. She also talks about her Academy Award nominated work writing for film and what it’s like hearing The Beatles sing your song. PLUS: We get some sound advice from master composer-producer of instrumental hip-hop, RJD2, about maki...
2021-10-0150 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastMichael AbelsIt’s Primetime Emmy Awards season, and in this episode we talk to two great nominees. Michael Abels joins us for a discussion about composing music for the acclaimed HBO docuseries Allen v. Farrow, for which he has received two nominations. He also shares his experience working with filmmaker Jordan Peele on Get Out, Us and a project in the works, and explains the mission of his advocacy group, the Composers Diversity Collective. PLUS: We take a dive into the exciting world of music directors with Billie Eilish’s MD, Aron Forbes. He’s nominated for two Emmys for his wo...
2021-08-2054 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastYasmin Williams and the 2021 Newport Folk FestivalThe Newport Folk Festival is back with a passion. In this episode we talk to the talented Yasmin Williams, a virtuoso composer and musician who has been praised by the New York Times as “one of the country’s most imaginative young solo guitarists,” and who is set to make her Newport debut this year. She will join fellow ASCAP members performing, including Beck, Grace Potter, Bonny Light Horseman, Kevin Morby, Vagabon and many others. Williams shares her feelings about joining the Newport tradition, her journey to mastering the guitar, pushing herself to learn new instruments and experimental approach to rec...
2021-07-2256 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastRufus WainwrightIn celebration of Pride Month, we talk to Rufus Wainwright about his livestreamed concert on June 10th, Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios, where he re-creates and celebrates Judy Garland’s classic 1961 Carnegie Hall concert, and shares his thoughts on what it was like to be one of the first openly gay artists when he first emerged on the music scene in the ‘90s. He also talks about family, fatherhood and what the world needs now. We also talk to acclaimed Maine-based singer-songwriter-producer Lady Lamb about how discovering her identity early in life allowed her the freedom of expression to f...
2021-06-0449 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastElevating Asian VoicesIn response to the recent wave of racism and violence against the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities, this special episode of VERSED is devoted to lifting up our many AAPI songwriters and composers. We invited a diverse group of ASCAP members to give voice to their Asian heritage, and how it has impacted them as music creators and people. You’ll hear from Jihye Lee, Kazi, Amritha Vaz, Nick Lee, Alex Ritchie, Brian Warfield, Trace, Wendy Wang and Will Yip. Our own Brian Reyes also joins to discuss his own experience and shares what ASCAP is doing to #StopAsianHate....
2021-04-0949 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastAmythyst KiahAs part of ASCAP’s Black History Month celebration, we talk to Amythyst Kiah - the provocative and powerful East Tennessee singer-songwriter and member of the acclaimed Americana supergroup, Our Native Daughters. Last week, Kiah released a new solo recording of her Grammy-nominated song “Black Myself” - and Our Native Daughters has a brand new documentary out on the Smithsonian Channel, called Reclaiming Our History. We also talk to Wayne Barrow, film producer, manager, entrepreneur, and co-founder, along with Mark Pitts, of ByStorm Entertainment about his experience working with the late, great Notorious BIG and the new documentary Biggie: I Got...
2021-02-261h 07
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)The six*For the full liner note for this track visit the song's official HearThis page at https://hearthis.at/jfrocks-jeff-fiorentino/the-six/
"The Six"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2021 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
Jeff's S...
2021-01-0303 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastDevon GilfillianDevon Gilfillian grew up in Philadelphia on a steady diet of hip-hop, rock, blues and soul music. While soaking up the sounds of his musician father’s favorite music, Gilfillian also developed an appreciation for the beats and vibe of modern rap. He combined it all into his own music and after releasing an electrifying EP in 2016, he got signed to Capitol Records and hit the road performing with the likes of Anderson East, Keith Urban, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples, Brothers Osborne and more. Now he’s on a roll. Earlier this year he released his debut album, the Gram...
2020-12-071h 02
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)R.I.P.For the full liner note story behind this song visit its official HearThis page at https://hearthis.at/jfrocks-jeff-fiorentino/rip-evh/
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"R.I.P."
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2020 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL
rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
S...
2020-11-2703 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastHerb AlpertOne of the most accomplished artists in the music industry, Herb Alpert has sold over 72 million records and co-founded A&M Records, one of the most successful independent music labels in history and home to such artists as The Carpenters, Quincy Jones, Cat Stevens and Peter Frampton. A brand new documentary, Herb Alpert Is…, directed by John Scheinfeld, provides a passionate and inspiring look at the life and work of Alpert and the incredible impact he’s had on American culture. Trumpet in hand, Herb Alpert first rose to fame in the 1960s with his Latin-f...
2020-11-141h 05
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)She could make Spock cryFor the full liner note story behind this song visit its official HearThis page at https://hearthis.at/jfrocks-jeff-fiorentino/she-could-make-spock-cry/
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"She could make Spock cry"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2020 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://J...
2020-11-0602 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Older thenFor the full liner note story behind this song visit its official HearThis page at https://hearthis.at/jfrocks-jeff-fiorentino/older-then/
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"Older then"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2020 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
Song L...
2020-09-3003 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastBenjamin LernerSongwriter, pianist and rapper Benjamin Lerner is the great grandson of Irving Berlin - the songwriter of “God Bless America” and “White Christmas.” Lerner has continued his family’s musical legacy, first as an award-winning classical pianist, then as a promising rapper who collaborated with Raekwon and Mac Miller. But his hip-hop career was halted when Lerner started using hard drugs, eventually becoming a full-blown heroin addict. Now four years sober, Lerner devotes much of his time to helping others through the recovery process. He talks to VERSED about his new album Clean, a fearless narration of his journey from piano p...
2020-09-241h 10
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastScarypoolpartyIn 2019, the blazingly talented Alejandro Aranda (aka Scarypoolparty) made the finale of American Idol, and made history by performing more original songs than any previous contestant. It was an amazing achievement for a singer-songwriter-musician who was busking the streets of LA just a year before. Aranda followed it up with a daring debut album, Exit Form, which captured the many facets of his uncompromising muse. The same week he releases the fearlessly creative new EP Doom Hologram, Aranda explains to VERSED what it's like to go your own way after gaining so much public attention. PLUS: we check in with...
2020-09-0459 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastRep. Adam Schiff and Paul WilliamsASCAP President Paul Williams talks to the honorable Congressman Adam Schiff of California, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a great champion of music creator rights, about what Congress is doing to include music professionals in coronavirus relief efforts, the need for federal guidelines on restarting live performances at venues, what’s at stake in the US Department of Justice’s upcoming review of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, and how you can join ASCAP in creating positive change for the American music community. This conversation, which took place in July, was part of the ASCA...
2020-08-0747 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastDu Yun This past February, Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun premiered her new opera Sweet Land, an ambitious site-specific work that reflects on the way cultures swallow up, resist and intertwine with one other. Two weeks into Sweet Land's initial run, the coronavirus epidemic shut down the production - but not before it was captured on video. Listen to Du Yun talk about this fearlessly creative work, how her Chinese upbringing has impacted her career, and the unexpected gifts of the pandemic. PLUS: ASCAP's Luis Castro tells us about the big news coming out of the ASCAP Latin world this we...
2020-07-101h 06
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastSundance SongwritersJust a few short months ago, ASCAP presented its 22nd Annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café at the heart of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The Café featured eight days of performances from visionary recording artists and songwriters from across the musical spectrum. At the time, we spoke with all of our performers in the green room about their craft, career, inspirations and more. We thought we’d share just a few of these conversations as a reminder that creativity was in full force before the coronavirus pandemic began, that it continues to flourish, and as has alwa...
2020-05-151h 16
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Soulmate-gateWith my song titles there's always speculation on the subscriber guitar boards out there. Fact is I enjoy reading it, it's way off the mark usually but still entertaining as I drink my morning coffee. At the end of the day the song's title "Soulmate-gate" means what you want it to mean when paired with the cover-art. Hint to the speculators, the cover-art is important with this one. But you all know it's never really that simple with me. The titles always have a specific meaning, and in some cases a message attached. This title has both.
This title is...
2020-05-0903 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastTechy FatuleSinger-songwriter, artist and actress Techy Fatule has lived almost her whole life in the entertainment industry. The daughter of Dominican showman Carlos Alfredo Fatule and writer and motivational speaker Tania Baez, Techy grew up in Santo Domingo in a home filled with music and love for the arts. She studied piano, guitar and honed her skills as a vocalist with the best teachers in the Dominican Republic. She started her career as a child-star in the famous Latin American TV show Don Francisco and graduated from the prestigious Berklee School of Music. Her roles in music theatre include "Belle"...
2020-04-1835 min
The Great Longboat PodcastEpisode 4.1 - Thanks, ASCAPIgor gets a royalty check totally from out of the blue! ASCAP sends him actual money! Wow! This track from 2015's Kill the Music! tells the very true story of his only other ASCAP royalty payment from years ago. Usually, Igor doesn't like to mix truth and music, but this one was too juicy to let slide.
2020-04-0717 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastJaren Johnston of The Cadillac ThreeJaren Johnston is a Grammy-nominated country songwriter with hit songs for Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and more. He’s also the leader of The Cadillac Three, a great American rock band from Nashville with a new album called Country Fuzz full of kick-ass songs that celebrate southern living. ASCAP’s very own Evyn Mustoe (who knows Jaren better than most – she’s married to the guy) sat down with him a few weeks back to discuss his dual career. Since their interview, Nashville was hit hard by a tornado and the world was hit hard by the coronavirus. We followed up...
2020-03-2648 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)I like like youThis track "I like like you" is a total remake of a song I did back in 2016 for the indie-film "Breathe Easy". I always liked the song, but hated the mix and sound of the original version, and I always thought that was what stopped it from being a bigger hit than it was. This track is pure Van Halen influence throughout, but there's a lot of me in it as well, especially with the under-tones happening in the bridge.
The song's title is what it is. It's the melody line of the main guitar riff. When the song opens...
2020-03-1902 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastCassadee PopeGrammy-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope first gained acclaim as lead singer for the pop-punk group Hey Monday, then rose to fame as the winner of Season 3 of The Voice, before transforming into a #1-selling country artist. Throughout her long and winding career, Pope has never stopped pushing herself creatively. For this special International Women's Day episode of VERSED, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker sat down with Pope in Nashville to talk about a whole range of things: from punk to country music, what she does to stay focused and balanced with her busy career and (what else?) the art, craft and joy...
2020-03-0651 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Rubber rose"Rubber rose" is an epic hard rock guitar piece I did for a thriller plot-based TV Pilot project that I've been a part of for a while. This track has a lot of tension to it, but it also has a good deal of release, which makes it I think very easy to listen to. Definitely a good set of headphones will serve you well with this one...
I know I normally explain the titles in part to avoid the endless tweets of people asking me about the title. So since "Rubber rose" is kind-of a slang term within my...
2020-02-2902 min
moduloMUni2's podcastMARIAH CAREY: cambia de Organización de derechos hacia ASCAPT02 EP41MARIAH CAREY: cambia de Organización de derechos hacia ASCAPLa canta-autora Mariah Carey publico el dia 11 de Febrero el cambio de su intenso catalogo de composiciones para ASCAP, mas detalles en nuestro episodio en español.#mariahcarey #musica #ascap #2020Nuestro Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/moduloMUni2SOUNDTRACK YOUR BRANDhttp://soundtrackyourbrand.go2cloud.org/SH3LVisita nuestra pagina para mas infohttp://mmpglobalmusic.com
2020-02-2506 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastDom Flemons Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dom Flemons, formerly of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, is also a historian with a passion for the history of black musicians in America. His acclaimed album, Black Cowboys, pays tribute to the music, culture and complex history of the golden era of the Wild West. It received a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Folk Album,” and just last year Flemons won an ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for the liner notes he wrote. The recording is now part of the African American Legacy Recordings series, co-produced with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in W...
2020-02-2158 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)We die anywayThis song's title aside from being good advice for anyone to keep in mind, especially those who are following big dreams was actually produced for an Indie-film (actually a Rockumentary) for longtime friend and filmmaker in London. This track has some classic Van Halen vibes to it, along with some sideways grooves that are reminiscent of Rush and even Thin Lizzy, and for that matter there's even a little Hendrix influence in certain sections of the guitar solo-section mid-track.
I was happy to get permission to share it with you guys here online. Enjoy... and as always CRANK IT UP...
2020-02-0803 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastSundance Film Composers Pt. 1A great film is a feast for the eyes and the ears. At this year's Sundance Film Festival, ASCAP members' music amplified the impact of dozens of official festival selections. In this special episode of VERSED (Part 1 of 2), we talk to Nainita Desai, Bear McCreary, Alex Somers and Jay Wadley - four ASCAP film composers whose music graced some of the winning films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. PLUS: our very own Amanda Shoffner, ASCAP Director of Film & TV/Visual Media Membership, schools us with some #SoundAdvice about cue sheets - what they are, how to use the...
2020-02-0746 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastAnaïs MitchellAnaïs Mitchell is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with an ever-growing font of solo and collaborative projects. Her best-known triumph: Hadestown, an avant-garde "folk opera" that underwent a 12-year transformation into a Tony-winning, widely acclaimed Broadway musical. On January 24, just days before Mitchell finds out if she can add a Grammy to her mantle, Mitchell releases her first album with Bonny Light Horseman - a group of indie-folk heroes reinterpreting timeless traditional songs. ASCAP’s Sarah Finegold spoke with Anaïs at ASCAP HQ about living in the world of Hadestown, songwriting craft, tattoos and more. Then Bryan Calhoun, auth...
2020-01-231h 14
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastCarly PearceBorn and bred in Kentucky, Carly Pearce was destined for a life in Country music. After her debut single “Every Little Thing” reached #1 and put her in the rare company of only three women in the last decade to have accomplished that feat, Pearce is now in the vanguard of top women in country music. We spoke with her on the eve of the 2019 ASCAP Country Awards in Nashville, where she celebrated the success of her single "Hide the Wine" onstage, alongside collaborators Ashley Gorley and Hillary Lindsey. Pearce talked to ASCAP’s Beth Brinker about her long journey to “ov...
2020-01-0949 min
Simply Mary Music and MoreWhy you should register with ASCAP or BMIToday I talk about registering with the pro organization and what it means for you as an artist. We are going to discuss as And how to register. We will also touch on as Fees and why these licenses are needed. If you are an artist and are ready to register with ASCAP: Go to www.ASCAP.com
If you have a questions you want answered you can always visit my website and shoot me an email. You can also connect with me on social media Or by leaving me a voice message right here on...
2019-12-2013 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastNicholas BritellNicholas Britell is the Academy Award-nominated composer whose music has graced such films as If Beale Street Could Talk and Best Picture Oscar winners Moonlight and 12 Years a Slave as well as Vice, The Big Short and others. He just won an Emmy for his theme to HBO’s critically-acclaimed series Succession and his music can be heard in the new Netflix film The King. He opens up about his educational and professional development, working with some of today’s most provocative film directors such as Barry Jenkins, Adam McKay and Steve McQueen, and what success means - and soun...
2019-12-1946 min
VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast(Bonus Episode) Paul Williams on Recovery and WellnessIn addition to being a legendary songwriter, Paul Williams is uniquely qualified to speak about how essential health and wellness is to one’s music career. Sober for nearly 30 years, Paul is passionate about recovery and works tirelessly to destigmatize alcoholism and addiction. His work in recovery was chronicled in the acclaimed documentary, Paul Williams Still Alive. He is a certified Drug Rehabilitation Counselor. And he co-wrote a best-selling book with Tracey Jackson called Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations That Will Change Your Life. As ASCAP launches a new member wellness program, ASCAP TuneUp, designed to help nurture the mi...
2019-12-1007 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Maybe mabySome Van Halen style guitar rock just for fun here as we come to the end of 2019... Backed by a solid guitar hook, some wicked harmonics, and an MXR Phase 90 fueled guitar solo down the middle, I think as always some EVH style is a good way to end the year and/or begin the new one..
Enjoy... cheers... and as always... CRANK IT UP!!! Way up for this one for sure...
"Maybe Maby" (pronounced Maybe Maybe)
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2019 J...
2019-12-0702 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastPaul WilliamsIn our debut episode we talk with Paul Williams, the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning, Hall of Fame songwriter and President of ASCAP. Paul talks about unexpected opportunities and shares the inspiring story of Phantom of the Paradise, a commercial film flop that evolved into one of the most influential works of his career, and amazingly netted him an Album of the Year Grammy with Daft Punk 40 years later. PLUS: From the ASCAP archives, Captain Marvel and Fortnite composer Pinar Toprak talks!
2019-12-0544 min
VERSED: The ASCAP PodcastVERSED: The ASCAP Podcast - COMING SOONVERSED: THE ASCAP PODCAST illuminates the heart, soul and power of music with the songwriters and composers whose work makes us feel, sing, dance and want to change the world. Regularly featuring the greatest music creators from a diversity of genres who share the unvarnished truth about their creative life – the struggles, hard work, breakthroughs and paths to success – as well as the wisdom they've earned along the way - VERSED offers insight into the hearts and minds of music professionals like never before. Industry execs also discuss the important issues that affect the livelihoods of all music creators. If musi...
2019-11-2001 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Sunday is the girlProduced for an "indie-film" project I'm a part of, "Sunday is the girl" is a very early Van Halen influenced piece with some awesome MXR Flanger tones and an Van Halen debut album style sound. I try to have some fun toward the end of the year with various holiday influenced pieces etc. but in this track's case it's kind of doubling as my annual Van Halen-style release as well. These are a lot of fun for me, as the Van Halen guitar style is a blast to work within. In either case, it's all in good fun and the...
2019-10-1703 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Eating vegans"Eating Vegans"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2019 JFRocks Music Publishing, Hollywood CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song title. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
Song Licensing info (for film, TV, Web, etc.): http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-fiorentino-jfrocks/
You can follow J...
2019-08-1703 min
Music Made Me: the TuneCore PodcastWomen in Music Pt. 4 (feat. Gabriela Gonzalez of ASCAP)In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier chats with ASCAP's Vice President, Latin, Gabriela Gonzalez. Gabriela has been with ASCAP for twenty years, and in this episode she talks about ASCAP's role in the Latin music space, how songwriters can grow through co-writing, navigating the music industry as a woman, and more.
ASCAP:
https://www.ascap.com/
2019-07-3100 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Funk from the bottle"Funk from the bottle"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2019 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song title. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
Song Licensing info (for film, TV, Web, etc.): http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-fiorentino-jfrocks/
You c...
2019-07-2102 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Good times roll - (Cars cover, done Van Halen style)"Let the good times roll" (Cars cover, done Van Halen style). This is a reword, remix and redo of certain parts of a cover I did in the style of Van Halen for a 2012 Guitar Lesson segment on my website http://JFRocks.com - This track is done along the lines of what would happen if Van Halen did a cover of The Car's classic "Let the good times roll". Well this is a Phase 90 fueled good representation of what that might have sounded like. The original version needed some work, it was a down and dirty version for the...
2019-06-2703 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Proper porn"Proper porn" is a semi-tense guitar shred'ish type piece I created for a TV pilot project. This track incorporates a lot of arpeggios and is focused around the "Locrian mode", i.e. a minor scale with a flattened 2nd and a flattened 5th. This gives sections of the song an other-worldly feel and vibe which is what the producers were looking for, but the track also offers a bit of a commercial classic-rock feel as well. Definitely worth blowing some speakers over for sure...
The above being said,,, enjoy... and as always CRANK IT UP!!! Some nice wide stereo flanging...
2019-06-2203 min
STORYOPHONICASCAP Composer & Writer HighlightsThree distinctively different creators: one special show. In honor of this month’s ASCAP Expo, we have curated segments from three very prominent ASCAP members: Pinar Toprak, the composer who scored Captain Marvel; songwriter and producer Dave Bassett, whose hits include “Ex’s and Oh’s,” with Elle King, and “Fight Song” with Rachel Platten, and Lindy Robbins, one of Hollywood’s most accomplished pop songwriters with songs recorded by Jason Derulo, Andra Day, David Guetta and many others.
2019-05-0258 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)TwEAT me"TwEAT me" was produced for a TV pilot although I also handed it off to an indie-film, so where she lands nobody knows I suppose. In any case, this track has some serious shuffle groove going on with some wicked swing happening. But the bridge part is very shred based and more laid back.
As always the song title relates to some happening in my life during my week or the recording process itself. In this case it's all about Twitter, and the ups and downs associated with it. While I love connecting with people and hearing from followers, I...
2019-04-3003 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Better than AliceRecorded at Malibu studios on a wickedly windy night by the sea, "Better than Alice" was composed and recorded for a TV pilot project. This track has some serious vibe to it and I think a great groove. A little pinch of Bon Jovi influence, but a bit more kicked up with some Led Zeppelin and Van Halen type string attack and sound in some cases.
"Better than Alice"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Special guest bassist, Alice Hennessy
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2019 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized u...
2019-04-0802 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Angry sweet-cornSome sideways groove Van Halen vibes and fun here to kick off the month of March.
"Angry sweet-corn"
Composed, arranged, & performed by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Performance notes:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2019 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song title. Unauthorized use without our written consent is prohibited.
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
Song Licensing info (for f...
2019-03-0202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Plan B-MinusThis is "Plan B-minus" aka (Plan B-). I'm going back to my roots or I should say back to the my beginnings here with this one, Upon review of some older materials of mine I felt a little nostalgic and I wanted to recapture some of those older tones I used to get out of my amps and guitars. On this track I went way back to the very beginning. I used the same guitar, amp, effects, and the exact settings I used on my biggest hit and very first release on SoundCloud back in December of 2012 "Suffer the Bitches"...
2018-12-1303 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Tarts and VicarsSome tasty Ed for your head Van Halen style vibes and offset grooves here on "Tarts and Vicars"
"Tarts and Vicars"
Composed, arranged, & performed by: Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Jeff's official website: http://JFRocks.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use: http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's official SoundCloud: http://JeffFiorentino.com
Instruments:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Copyright © 2018 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over t...
2018-10-0202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Smoking on the Hindenburg - 2018 RemixThis is a complete REMIX of "Smoking on the Hindenburg". I composed and released this track in January 2017 to submit as a theme track for a then in production TV pilot. Admittedly at the time it was a bit of a rush-job for the producer of the project. Well a year and a half later here we are and it's back again up for consideration as a show/film theme opener.
With that, I took the opportunity to fix some things that always bothered me about the original version. This remix widens the stereo a bit and isolates the drums...
2018-07-2504 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Air is for pussiesSome semi-funked flanged out guitar riffing with a Van Halen edge here on this TV pilot soundtrack piece "Air is for pussies".
Enjoy and as always CRANK IT UP!!! Way up!!!
"Air is for pussies"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song visit JFRocks Music at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's official SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-fiorentino-jfrocks/
Song Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Song Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino
JFRocks.com
...
2018-07-2202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Dick Teflon"Dick Teflon" was recorded as a fun little play on a solo lead-in to a Van Halen demo track from the 1976 Gene Simmons demo called "Big Trouble". This track's main opener and theme riff is a just for fun take on making the opening to that song's solo the centerpiece of a given song.
Good to also note that along with the fun "Big Trouble" part, this song's bridge riff and solo parts (both original) were done for an indie-film project i'm a part of. Just the same I thought I would share the whole track with you guys.
Enjoy...
2018-07-0202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Sour WitchProduced for a TV Pilot project I'm a part of, some serious Van Halen style Guitar Rock here on "Sour Witch".
"Sour Witch"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song visit JFRocks Music at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's official SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-fiorentino-jfrocks/
Song Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Song Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino
JFRocks.com
Copyright © 2018 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All J...
2018-06-3002 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)AlgorithmSome MXR Flanged madness here on..
"Algorithm"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song visit JFRocks Music at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocks.net
Jeff's official SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-fiorentino-jfrocks/
Song Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Song Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino
JFRocks.com
Copyright © 2018 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered w...
2018-04-2402 min
The Arrangers PodcastThe Arrangers Podcast Ep. 16: Q & A (voicing chords for big band, ASCAP overview)Aaron and Drew answer three questions submitted by listeners, two involving big band jazz voicings and one about ASCAP and how it applies to a music career.
Show Notes:
www.ascap.com
2018-04-0629 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Mind Funked"Mind Funked"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized u...
2017-09-2202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)The man who went nowhere"The man who went nowhere"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff F...
2017-09-0103 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Sniff the Hoes"Sniff the Hoes" is a Van Halen'ish 80's Hard Rock based guitar instrumental. This track is built on a couple main guitar hooks and cut down the middle with a slick guitar solo.
The song was produced as a scene piece for a comedy indie-film project I'm currently involved with. The title comes from a rather cleverly placed line in the film. I suppose you need context to get it or see the humor, but hey, it's probably good advice anyway (lol). As always I'm happy to be able to share what I can of my work with my following...
2017-08-1602 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Little Worm on a Big FK'ing Hook"Little Worm on a Big FK'ing Hook" (a.k.a. Worm)
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL r...
2017-07-2202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Power Trip"Power Trip"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at https://goo.gl/k51pok
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this or any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized u...
2017-07-1102 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Atomic JunkSome serious Van Halen vibes here on...
"Atomic Junk"
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL
rights over this or a...
2017-06-2703 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)ZugzwangSome wicked VAN HALEN vibes via the MXR Flanger here on...
"Zugzwang"
//Zugzwang (Noun)
A lose-lose situation. Being forced by circumstances to do something which you do not wish to do.
Music written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by:
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by:
Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and J...
2017-06-0903 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Custard's Last StandSome Van Halen vibes here on...
"Custard's Last Stand"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this a...
2017-05-2202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Classy like Duct-tapeSome Van Halen meets Led Zeppelin meets Jeff Fiorentino influences here on...
"Classy like duct-tape"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. W...
2017-05-0703 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Perv"Perv"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL
rights over this and any Jeff Fiorentino song. Unauthorized use without o...
2017-05-0203 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Larry Skywalker & that weird bear"Larry Skywalker and that weird bear"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing, and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this and any Jeff F...
2017-04-1702 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Chasing ghosts"Chasing Ghosts"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing, and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this and any Jeff Fiorentino song, unauthorized use a...
2017-04-1102 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Dunce Music"Dunce Music"
Written and arranged by Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
Download this song in mp3 format at http://JFRocksMusic.com
License this song for commercial or non-commercial use at http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing, and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this and any Jeff Fiorentino song, unauthorized use a...
2017-03-2603 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Not a second time"Not a second time"
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
To Download this Song in mp3 format - visit, http://JFRocksMusic.com
To License this Song, for Film, TV, Radio etc. - visit, http://JFRocksProd.com
Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
Copyright © 2017 JFRocks Music Publishing in Hollywood, CA - Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited!!
**All Jeff Fiorentino and JFRocks song materials are produced for film and television licensing, and are registered with ASCAP. We reserve ALL rights over this a...
2017-03-2203 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Birthday Sex"Birthday Sex" is a catchy guitar-hook based instrumental that I produced for an indie-film project. This track absolutely ROCKS!! Built on a solid catchy and somewhat intricate guitar hook that slides into a driven bridge hook and a semi-melodic guitar solo that's over a unique rhythm to the song, this one is well worth blowing some speakers over for sure.. CRANK IT UP!!
Enjoy,,, and as always,,, Volumes to the max.... you'll want that for the super wide stereo 80's Hair-Metal mix on this one...
"Birthday Sex"
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
To Download...
2017-03-0503 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Your turn to bleed"Your turn to bleed" is a guitar hook based 80's Hair-Metal guitar instrumental. This track was produced for an indie-Film project I'm a part of here in Los Angeles, and it's got some serious grooves and head banging moments going on. Built on a solid catchy guitar hook, and a down-beat head bang hair swingin' bridge, this track is well worth blowing some speakers over, so definitely CRANK IT TO 11 for sure. The song is cut down the middle with a semi-melodic and intricate guitar solo, that's along the lines of a Vai, Van Halen, Bratta, etc. Lots of sweet...
2017-02-2802 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Not for Sunday"Not for Sunday" was produced for a TV pilot project I'm a part of. This track is heavily driven by one of my favorites, the MXR Flanger. I've combined it with some wide stereo chorus to give it some boost as well. The song is built on a tricky yet catchy little guitar hook that utilizes a lot of semi-tones to create some serious Van Halen meets Vai meets Jeff Fiorentino vibes. The bridge is a funky groove key change that also incorporates some EVH vibes with a slick and tricky set of licks. And of course the whole thing...
2017-02-2002 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Stream of Unconsciousness"Stream of Unconsciousness" was produced for an Indie-film project I'm a part of here in Los Angeles. This track is a moody head-banger of a track, despite it's laid back openings. The song is built on a Jazzy guitar finger-picked riff, with melodic bass lines, and followed by a head-banging power-chord guitar hook section. The whole thing is cut down the middle with an intricate guitar solo that's over a unique rhythm to the song and incorporates two key changes as well.
Enjoy... this one is well worth blowing some speakers over,,, so as always.. the louder the better, especially...
2017-02-1503 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Get Bent"Get Bent" is a semi-head bangin' jumper of a track that I produced for an indi-film project I'm a part of here in Los Angeles. This track has two distinct vibes to it. One guitar hook is very straight forward, and the other is very choppy. The whole track is cut down the middle with a tricky little guitar solo that's done over a unique rhythm with a key/mode change to take the song in a new direction.
The guitar sound on this track for the most part comes from various settings of the MXR Flanger, wired both in...
2017-02-0503 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)First-place Loser"First-place Loser" was produced for a film project I'm a part of here in Los Angeles. This track is quite obviously very Van Halen influenced, with its MXR Phase 90 root guitar tone, and VH style riffing. This track however is built on a rather intricate guitar hook with a shuffle groove feel. The song's solo is over a unique rhythm to the song for the most part and changes key in the beginning from Em to Dm. The solo's guitar tone is a more Sammy Hagar era Chorused Vh guitar sound, with lots of intricate taps, and slick phrasing.
As...
2017-01-2903 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Smoking on the Hindenburg"Smoking on the Hindenburg" is my second release for 2017. This is a moody MXR Flange and Phase filled monster of a Guitar Rocker. This track was produced for a film project I'm a part of here in Los Angeles, and it's actually slotted to be the film opener. I'm sharing this track with the permission of the filmmaker.
The track is built on 2 solid guitar hooks with a semi-melodic semi-shred guitar solo right down the middle of it all. Hindenburg moves through several modes, and it's intro and bridge riff have quite a few chord changes associated with them to...
2017-01-0304 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Release the Hounds - (2017 year opener)"Release the Hounds" - (My 2017 Year Opener Track)
"Release the Hounds" is a serious hard rock guitar instrumental that's a bit of a throw-back to my earlier work from 2012'ish era, i.e. the ever popular "Suffer the Bitches" etc. This track has some wicked Phase 90 tones, and a very wide stereo spread. As always it's cut down the middle with a guitar solo, which in this case was a pure improv mix of melodic and shred. The improv nature of it gives it some rawness and edge, much like some of my older material.
As always enjoy.... and CRANK...
2016-12-2702 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Fake Cheese Tuesday"Fake Cheese Tuesday", named for this crap I was served in a health food restaurant a friend dragged me to recently, is a serious Hard Rock Guitar instrumental in the style and spirit of Van Halen, Vai, and a pinch of Jeff Beck for fun.
The guitar tone on this track comes from an MXR Flanger paired with an MXR Chorus to add some depth. Beyond that it's pretty much just guitar and amp...
Enjoy.... and as always CRANK IT UP!!!!!!
"Fake Cheese Tuesday"
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
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2016-11-1202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Spank Me"Spank Me" was produced for TV licensing as part of a pilot project I'm a big part of. This is a serious rock your world Hard Rock Guitar instrumental, built on some solid Van Halen influenced foundations, right down to the rich warm EVH Brown Sound. Built on 2 catchy guitar grooves, this track is actually a rewrite and re-work of a song I wrong many many years ago as a guitar lesson example on my site http://JFRocks.com
Enjoy... I'm glad I got permission to share this one with you guys... I'm telling you right now!! CRANK IT UP...
2016-10-1903 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Scary Cherry"Scary Cherry" (aka "That's a Scary Cherry") was produced for film and television licensing, and is a slick hard rock guitar instrumental, utilizing a mix of open string off-set pitch riffing, diminished chording, and power chord riffing for the bridge that offers a modal shift to create some drama. Cut down the middle with its hair metal era inspired guitar solo this track will rock your world for sure..
Enjoy.. and as always CRANK IT UP!!!!
"Scary Cherry" (a.k.a. "That's a Scary Cherry")
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
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2016-10-1102 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Rotten"Rotten"
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
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Performed by
Jeff Fiorentino - All Guitars
Jeff Fiorentino - Bass
Jeff Fiorentino - Drums
Engineered by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP)
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2016-08-1602 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Chinese Fist BumpThis is "Chinese Fist Bump".. It's a guitar hook based hard rock instrumental, with lots of half-step undertones going on in its riffing. This track is a slick you piece I put together for TV pilot project I'm a part of. Definitely worth blowing some speakers over, put your volumes on full tilt for this one for sure..
Enjoy... and as always CRANK IT UP!!!
"Chinese Fist Bump"
Written and Arranged by - Jeff Fiorentino (ASCAP) http://JFRocks.com
To Download this Song in mp3 format - visit, http://JFRocksMusic.com
To License this Song, for Film, TV, Radio etc...
2016-07-2202 min
The Van Halen-style stuff - (Jeff Fiorentino, ASCAP)Witch Hazel"Witch Hazel" ROCKS!!! This is a guitar hook based hard rock instrumental that I produced for film and television licensing. It's built on a solid groove guitar hook, where the guitar is doing a sideways groove, but the drums are keeping a down-beat. The song's bridge transitions into an almost Vai'esque section that incorporates some diminished intervals for added melody. The song is cut down the middle with a rippin' guitar solo that has elements of shred and melodic playing as the rhythm chord changes alter in its second half.
As always enjoy... and CRANK IT UP! for the best...
2016-03-1402 min
Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every Release120: ASCAP's Etan Rosenbloom Interview Part 2In this second part of a VERY insightful interview, ASCAP's Etan Rosenbloom reflects on ways to introduce your music to the world, and then explains how ASCAP collects monies for your music catalogue digitally. We get into the current issues with PRO’s and digital music services and end the interview with hearing other benefits of being apart of a PRO.MX4 Participants on the interview: Scott Tran, Parry Adams, Pamela Ames, Debra PenberthyLinks Mentioned: www.ASCAP.comSupport the show (http://www.paypal.me/cbemusic)
2016-02-0431 min
DMT 170: 2013 revenues, YouTube, Beats Music & streaming bundles, Shuffler.fm, ASCAP/BMIHosts: Andrea Leonelli, Kristelia Garcia (kristelia.com), Karim Fanous (MusicAlly.com), Darren Hemmings (motiveunknown.com). This week on DMT: a round-up of the recorded music revenues from 2013, an industry for or against YouTube?, Beats Music’s AT&T partnership, Spotify’s deal with The Times, Shuffler.fm‘s new “Pause” app and Sonos integration, the latest on the ASCAP/BMI rate court battles. You can find the show on iTunes, YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and Spreaker. You […]
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2014-02-1300 min
Digital Music TrendsDMT 135: The World Creators Summit with SACEM, ASCAP, Peermusic, GRD, BitTorrentThis week Digital Music Trends was in Washington DC recording interviews at the World Creators Summit (organized by CISAC), an event that gathered speakers from around the world discussing author rights, policy & copyright issues keeping the creators firmly in focus. So this week's DMT is a collection of five interviews filmed whilst over there starting with Jean-Nöel Tronc, CEO of SACEM (the French collection society), then I speak to Paul Williams, president of ASCAP and hall-of-fame songwriter (and for those of you who don't know him go check out tracks 7 and 9 of the new Daft Punk album), then Ralph P...
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