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Jorja:
All the excitement around Timothy's new album and the high-profile guest artists got me to wondering - how does the business end of that work? Using 'Expando' as an example - reading the promo blurbs makes it sound like folks just popped in, had a beer, laid down some tracks and a good time was had by all. Is it that simple? Don't all these guys have managers, agents, record company contracts, etc., etc. that come in to play?

I know that sometimes super-star actors will work for union scale on a project they really believe in or to support a fellow actor/director/whatever. As much as I love the end product, what really fascinates me about the music and show biz world is the un-glamorous behind-the-scenes stuff.

janisjoplin:
I know back in the day when people guested on other's tracks they would use nom-de-plumes to get around their recording contracts.

But I don't think artists are handcuffed so stringently these days.

Jorja:

--- Quote from: janisjoplin on October 10, 2009, 10:42:58 PM ---I know back in the day when people guested on other's tracks they would use nom-de-plumes to get around their recording contracts.
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I didn't know that; interesting! That would kind of defeat the purpose of having a high-profile guest, wouldn't it.  :D

janisjoplin:
I forget some of the names they used to use - Elton John had some great names  :laughing7:

Jorja:

--- Quote from: janisjoplin on October 10, 2009, 10:53:17 PM ---Elton John had some great names  :laughing7:
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I'll bet he did!  :laughing7:

Well, Timothy's recent interview with Dean Goodman cleared up how he does it - he pays 'em. At least the ones who will accept compensation. Graham Nash: "Fook no!"  :sign10:

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