Yes there were some things that did not work out as planned yet I can return to it. Apparently there were some transitions which this recording studio was going through. As they were closed from Christmas right through the duration of New Years after one hand didn’t know what the other was doing. So I have yet to obtain the music of which I have made as I was in a placement where the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing.
I shall this week meet up with them all yet while I was and have clients for them I was amazed that early within the week that they had placed so much money within very expensive recording devises. At this point I knew was to speak with two people and I have yet to be able to reach them. It’s one thing to walk in passively and just listen and it’s another for an owner and directed manager to no tell you what is going on other that beat around the bush. I have never been paid for all the work that I had done and what I came to find was that I might have made a mistake – yet as well I know that I was rather stressed out within the time with all that was going on within my surroundings.
I don’t wish to defame this place yet before I did think I was being taken advantage of. So rather than carry on with this I thought I would leave some time space for the owner to think things out as the last time I was there the recording manager would have the time to speak with the owner and if there is one thing this is not that large of a town where people don’t speak. I myself, have decided to start applying for the work of which I love and as well maybe this was not something which was for me as when I originally met the recording manager it was more with what I could do and there were a few times in which we I did have my say. I gave him a decorative bokken, which is a wooden Japanese sword within the form of good will.
But as time went on I could see that in some cases it’s a give intake but by no means am I going to do that all or nothing thinking as I will meet with the owner in which made all the promises. I don’t feel that it’s come to an end – I might have for all I know but if there is one thing I am getting my music and I shall not be charged for it as a customer and with all the some 20 companies which I had met with, they shall not record nor do one thing until I do reply back to them all. Sometimes silence is golden and come the mid week I will arrange for a meeting to listen and then pending the outcome make my decision pertaining to monies spent out of my own pocket.
Yet during this duration, I have been up beat and made the switch into my training as well as photography. It’s not back to the beginning as I see it – as I have been within this position before with micro management. So as today was a day of thinking things out within a thoughtful manner I feel good last week with the exception of friends was I able to address this situation. As it placed me in a very precarious position. And still does.
For now I could very well go to this other recording studio – but as I listened there was a huge competition between those which I was with and as I learned how they were not making money and needed to – yet there focus was on the other competition rather than forgetting about the competition and doing what they do best. Here again I did indicated that as they were so in need of new business.
So for now the best case scenario is that this either ends on good terms but within the meanwhile I have been embarking within my training. I never went in there with recording with the intention of working for them yet they were the ones that made the offer.
So time shall tell all. What I learned early within my life was never to place all the eggs in one basket and I guess I was rather correct. Yet I am sure we shall have some form of alliance yet I don’t fancy working out of my home under some unknown contract. So we shall see. Yet I will never even consider going to the competition but I am at question with one as to if I should ask for the return of the gift I gave him. Or if I should just leave it as is. Most of all I wish to keep at least an alliance as well as get a copy of my recordings.
I think that is the best thing to do and to keep a good alliance as I would like to think that I am above this kind of management or organizational (if that is what you call it).
I know I sound teed off but I am not but I am not about to bend over nor need I – if you know what I mean. What would you do in a case such in which you never received any monies thus far and what came out from a one employee who records is that the few that work there only were paid on commission. I never heard that one all I heard within one of two meetings was that I would be taken care of. Now what is being taken care of? Don't get me wrong I was prepared for this as an "in case of" situation you can measure up people yet still when you have brought in business and your cost should you not be redeemed? I know within business when I made a promise I held it. Meanwhile for the rest of the week I started back within my running after the new year and I guess there is a time to push and then there is a time not to push – right now within this scenario by no means to I wish to push. I would rather just move ahead. As this is within the area I like as I have seen all too many business people take advantage of people.
I though this question out there as in two days I will have arranged a meeting with the owner. If not I will do what is needed to get the songs of which I had recorded and either go another route.
Cheese Wiz
Yet I know to keep an open mind in situations such as this as I shall. Your comments are truly appreciated on this matter as what would you do?
sounds like a bit of a problem
ReplyDeleteI dont know Jack, the company sounds compromised, If it were me, I would probably pull the people I already sent that direction towards them and chalk it up as a bad experience, for if they can not keep their word to me.....then why trust them with my clientele. I hope you at least get your music hon.
ReplyDeletegood luck with ..the songs.it would be a good start to 2012 ox
ReplyDeleteIt could be but I am not going to fret over it.
ReplyDeleteI could be in there right now but I decided last week that I would wait till I speak with the owner and the worst case scenario is that I go another path as I had planned on over this last week. My only hope is that I render the music which was made and that suffices for me Pamela.
ReplyDeleteBut I am not all down about it as this week as I entended was within getting back to training and who knows the out come within dialogue could be very good. It does say something for organizations that fly by the seat of their pants.
A good start Caroline I feel - I believe that Wednesday there will be a good outcome and I feel that I wish to keep
ReplyDeletesome alliance yet I would would be surprised to see it it goes that way. This is not new news by any means.
Thus it's not something which has me all uptight. I look forward to what shall come about within the mid week.
So many times i've heard people taking advantage of other people but then again such is life. I hope you could get back your music, i mean whatever songs you have been recorded be returned back to you. It is yours. The money if ever there was alimony's may be better talk upon and be given to where it belongs.
ReplyDeleteLive and learn ... and live.
I would see what happens after both left, right and you know all the circumstances. A good sit down and talk would be in order.
ReplyDeleteI had my feelings on this while there and if it works out great if not so be it Maritess.
ReplyDeleteGreat. A positive outlook outweights the bad ... let it pass, Jack.
ReplyDeleteThe key is a one to one conversation with the owner as he is a thoughtful man but rather naive when it come to business.
ReplyDeleteSo I feel as mentioned to keep an alliance yet I think a good sitdown discussion will be the best thing and what comes about
shall be one which brings about something. What that something is I don't know - but I think he might just be unknowing to
the entire situation. So I am taking it all in stride Grammy.
The goal I had set within the new year was that of good health and my legs have had there fill of a
ReplyDeletegood work out and that was and is my intention - I don't over think these things and I leave it for
them to think about a few things and then there is a calm manner of which to discuss things out.
But I shall be paid you can bet on that. :)
That's good. Can i/we hear your music right after it was given back to you, Jack. It's been months sinced you have started it. It will be nice and a welcome refreshing thing to 2012, please :)
ReplyDeleteWhen and if we shall see how things do turn out.
ReplyDeleteThank you all as this was discussed with the idea of rendering other opinions as this is not new news but
ReplyDeleteI thought when I arrived on that I would place it on with the intention of what everyone thought and again thanks.
Ideally all would keep their word and do as they promised but in this world, it's usually better to get things in writing.
ReplyDeleteI think a gift once given is no longer yours.
After reading the other comments, I agree that a meeting would be a good idea.
good luck :) I've enjoyed your music that you have shared here :)
ReplyDeleteDJ a meeting is best and this one person whom I think was left out of the situation and the on-site recording manager
ReplyDeletemight have had a bit of a problem with me as I may have come across as a threat. But this David has a good thoughtful and
considerate manner and as it's still early here I may very well see him today - but I do have another project with a retired
police officer friend of mine whom has just began building and selling houses. The meeting is pinnacle and thank you for
your comments as I never was a professional recorder yet it was a most interesting place as well the people you would
meet so we shall see how it goes. Whenever I hired someone or was hired you had a week or a few days after careful consideration
and then you hired the person and honored what was within the agreement. Yet this may be a creative area but if you
have a business and have invested over a million and recently 25,000 thousand within upgrades - I think that there is
something wrong with this picture. But I have no desire to create a situation. So it's not something I place all factors within.
I don't wish to work out of the home office. Right now I am just going with the flow.
Cinn, those were made so long ago and this all began with Shannon Tweed's sister and well I have always been one that loves to produce. I went in there with the intention of bring together a few musicians from an old group as well as digitally recording live with two friends from Syracuse - as well as my brother and a Francaise. That did not happen.
ReplyDeleteYet I have had an array of songs which I wrote and have recorded. That is where it began and I don't think those songs shall be hard in retaining. Yet I never considered being asked to be the marketing manager for the studio and when the recording manager saw that I am well connected and the owner was taking to it all. I think Sandy may have become insecure which was not necessary.
As he is a tremendous recording manager and I have never seen one that could so quickly pick up nearly any instrument and play it in a very classy way. Yet musicians not all or those within the creative sector are ummmmm - I think you know what I mean.
My intentions and right now I have by way of who you know the School Boards, as well as others which what I wanted to do was a documentary series. Much like radio but one which were by long distance and those which do reside here. There are 10 or 15 songs on here which I had done myself and never lose a cd as either the other 25 songs are in Edmonton within my basement or somewhere around here. But there is nothing like something new and this was enjoyable mind you I never realized that my vocals had changed but not that much really. What I have learned from this is that if you are ever in a situation where you are singing along with others and need your voice to beat its best - munch on allot of pineapple as it literally improves the vocal chords. But I love music so it's most important to me that I obtain these and I think there has been some good advice here. I was talking over new years to Jim regarding and his immediate thought was go see the competition - but I would rather not - I think that is in haste.
This is such sad news Jack. I know how excited you were at the beginning of this new adventure. I hope your meeting/talk gets you somewhere, and into a good place, and frame of mind.
ReplyDeleteNot really Theresa it kinda worked out.
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