TED Talks
TED: How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus
Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls for the industry to support its most valuable asset, breaking down how the streaming...
Curated Video
How to Make a Sad Song
It only takes a few notes of Sarah MacLachlan’s “Angel” over images of homeless dogs and cats to trigger our tear ducts. Heartbreaking visuals aside, what makes the song itself so sad? What is it musically about a song that makes it...
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The Great American Songbook
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
Bloomberg
Music Producer Ghostwriter on AI-Generated Music
Songwriter and producer Ghostwriter sits down with Bloomberg's Brad Stone at the Bloomberg Screentime event in Los Angeles for a first ever interview to discuss the intrigue and outcry surrounding his viral song that used AI-generated...
Bloomberg
Warner Music, TikTok Dance Into Expanded Licensing Pact
Warner Music Group and TikTok announced a wide-ranging partnership, giving the popular video app access to the music giant's repertoire and creating potential new revenue opportunities for artists and songwriters. Madison Mills has more...
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Kennedy Centre Honour for Sean Connery
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1. Sean Connery is honored by Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton
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This year's Kennedy Centre Honours recipients, including singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, and actors Sean Connery and Jason Robards, gathered at...
Bloomberg
How Streaming Services Are Saving the Music Industry
Jun.30 -- David Israelite, National Music Publishers Association's chief executive officer, discusses the impact of streaming services on the music industry with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Anna Edwards on "Bloomberg Markets."
Curated Video
Martina McBride, Aloe Blacc, Chubby Checker, and others arrive at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala
The Songwriters Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony Thursday (12 JUNE) in the heart of New York's Times Square.
This year's recipients included Donovan, Graham Gouldman, Jim Weatherly, and Mark James.
Before the show Martina...
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Music legends get inducted into the Hall Of Fame
SHOTS 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 21 - VNR FOOTAGE
SHOTS 2, 4, 5, 7,10, 11, 14, 17 and 18 - APTN FOOTAGE
1. WS Ashford and Simpson accepting award
2. SOT Valerie Simpson (standing with Nickolas Ashford): "Songwriters don't...
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Randy Travis stuns by singing after stroke at Country Music Hall of Fame induction
RANDY TRAVIS STUNS, SINGS AT COUNTRY HALL OF FAMECountry singer Randy Travis found his distinctive voice three years after a life-threatening stroke and sang "Amazing Grace" during his induction Sunday (16 OCT. 2016) into the Country...
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Diplo ponders the lack of female producers in pop
Los Angeles, 17 November 2017
1. Various of Diplo posing for photographs
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Diplo, recording artist:
"I think for me it's the same way. I learned how to do everything -...
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Leonard Cohen, Taylor Swift, Phil Collins inducted into Hall of Fame
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AP Television
New York 17 June 2010
1. Performance, David Foster and Peter Cetera
2. Performance, Charice
3. Performance, Judy Collins
4. Performance, k.d. lang
5. Leonard Cohen walks...
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Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, Billy Steinberg and more inducted
AP Television
New York, 17 June 2011
1. Wide shot of 45th Street, pan to red carpet entrance
2. Wide shot of Garth Brooks entering on red carpet
3. Tilt up on Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Garth Brooks...
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Iconic singer the oldest singer to have a number one hit in UK
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AP Entertainment
FILE: London, 29th June 1996
1. B-roll Bob Dylan
2. Bob Dylan performance in Hyde Park
Bob Dylan is back at No. 1 in the U.K. album chart, 39 years after his last...
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Kiss, The Doobie Brothers honored at annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards
SHOTLIST(including transcript):-AP EntertainmentLos Angeles, 29 April 20151. Wide shot of the Dolby Ballroom2. Medium of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley posing for photos 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Paul Stanley/Recording Artist, Kiss:"You know...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Conchita Wurst wont be a bitter old drag queen
CLEAN : Conchita Wurst wont be a bitter old drag queen
Curated Video
Kid Rock comes to WH as Trump signs royalty bill
President Donald Trump is welcoming musicians to the White House as he signs legislation that overhauls the way music is licensed and songwriters compensated.
Press Association
Nile Rodgers calls for ‘seat at table’ for songwriters after streaming report
Hipgnosis co-founders Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis have unveiled plans for a songwriters guild to ensure they are given a “seat at the table”, following the publication of a scathing report into streaming. The Digital, Culture,...
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: ENT3-LENNON SONGWRITING COMP
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Story: John Lennon songwriter
Location: New York
Date: May 14 1999
Sometime FUGEE WYCLEF JEAN joined top rated music producer NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN on Friday, May 14, for the announcement of this year's winner of the...
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Stars react to MJ death on ASCAP red carpet
AP Television
Beverly Hills, 26 June, 2009
1. Wide exterior of The Beverly Hilton
2. Wide of Alicia Keys on arrivals
3. Medium of Alicia Keys on arrivals
4. Camera cutaway
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Smokey Robinson/Musician, talking about...
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WRAP Preps for the Live Earth concerts in London, Jo'burg, NYC, Shanghai
London's Wembley Stadium, UK - 6 July 2007
1. Wide of stage
2. Mid of stage with workmen setting up
3. Various of stage workers preparing stage and stadium for concert
4. Wide of stage with drummer performing sound check
5. Mid of side...
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Country singer says streaming album reaches fans
Many artists are using streaming music services to give fans a taste of an album that isn't available for purchase yet, in the hopes of hooking them in early.
One emerging country singer, Josh Thompson, decided to stream his new album,...
Curated Video
Kid Rock comes to WH as Trump signs royalty bill
President Donald Trump is welcoming musicians to the White House as he signs legislation that overhauls the way music is licensed and songwriters compensated.
Sky News
Ivor Novello Music awards 2021 held in London
CLEAN: Shows interior shots musicians Nile Rodgers and Richie Sambora and Merck Mercuriadis being interviewed on the red carpet at the Ivor Novello Awards 2021 being held at Grosvenor House, Mayfair, on 21st September, 2021 in London,...