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| niki |
 Posted: Jul 28, 2009 7:01 am |
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桃ノ花ビラ
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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...then how 'big', or how 'small' , do you think is the chance, for my music to be accepted?
let me explain in more in-depth & details of what I want to ask :
about 3 months ago, I posted the topic asking about Ai Otsuka's first starting music-career history here.
I myself am a musician, and although I've composed, wrote (& currently also arranged & produced, at home-recording) a lot variety style/genre of music, the Myspace link in my signature is the "trademark" sound of me, being a 'soothing, calm tranquil' kind of instrumental music 
at first, I have to honestly admit that I was quite surprised to find that Ai Otsuka first got into Avex label (which is currently still the biggest label in Japan, if i'm not mistaken) WITHOUT going through some kind of "connections/network" people.
instead, she goes by the most 'traditional' process, ie: sending her music demos directly to the label !
am i right about this so far?..
if it is, then personally, I'd say that she's one very brave, confident girl for doing this.
because as far as I know, based from what i know & experience here in my home-country, Indonesia, it's really NOT that easy to just submit your own music demos, among hundreds or probably thousands of stacking demo CD's,....and even to get HEARD/listened by the A&R label people, especially the "BIG" major label people!
now i don't know how things are in Japan, but I guess it would be similar or same,..is it correct?
my point is, just like what I've asked initially:
suppose if I send my music demo to these "big" japanese labels,
do you think they will accept music from FOREIGN unsigned new artist/musician ?..
is there even a 'chance' for me to do that?...
oh, btw, i forgot to mention one thing, and by this I don't mean to boast (please don't get me wrong here) , but I've got so many good, even very positive responses, whether from "regular, ordinary" listeners, friends, or people who've first listened to my music works, until quite a lot of music Professionals too.
there are two people, from one online-forum, that said they're quite "active" in the music-industry scene in Japan. and then there's one person from U.S label Geffen Records (whom I also met over the Internet). at first, all of them were very cynical about me, until I sent them my Myspace link (and also some other music demos), that they even started to "pull back" what they've said, and said that they really like what they've heard, and that even I would have a 'chance' if I really aim for the Japanese music market!
and even the U.S big label guy also said the same thing: he likes my music, he thinks i have the talent, and that I should try to aim for Japanese market.
These all really has somewhat boosted my self-confidence, and previously low self-esteem,
however, the Reality is:
1. first of all, I'm not sure if a FOREIGNER (an Indonesian-chinese) musician/artist like me can even "make it" in Japan's music scene?... simply put, is it even possible?..
2. if you said it's certainly possible, then from where should i start?
due to I currently still unfortunately have no "connection/network" (ie: knowing the right people) in the Japan's music scene,...this is why I'm seriously thinking of just directly try sending my music demos to big Japanese major labels, such as AVEX.
now, back again to my original question: how 'big', or how 'small' , do you think is the chance, for my music to be accepted there (in Japan)?
Being a true, full-time musician, and to make & share music that can inspire & touch a lot of hearts, has always been my utmost dream.
therefore, for this topic, I would really gladly appreciate if there's any comment, opinion, or even perhaps advices from any of you here, regarding my thoughts & questions above.
hope I can get some feedback on this one!
domo arigatou gozaimasu ^^ |
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| Aprilis. |
| Posted: Jul 29, 2009 10:50 pm |
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クムリウタ
Joined: 26 Aug 2005
Posts: 941
Location: Japan
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I'll think that Ai's case of being accepted by Avex like that was really luck. True Ai send in her demo the tradition way, but she did do something that wasn't so traditional: she send in her demo red writings, which made it stood out from the many applications that Avex gets.
And I'll think that the chance of your demo being accepted by a Japanese company is the same as it being accepted by a company at your demo. But who knows? The demo you send just might have something special that catches a company's attention so I'll definitely encourage you to go for it. You never know till you try! |
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| amouring |
| Posted: Jul 30, 2009 8:33 pm |
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大好きだよ。
Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 220
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I agree with what Aprillis said about luck on Ai's part, but what most people also don't know is that IKOMAN and a few other people had their eyes on Ai's music career for a while and I mean a while, so he also helped her along the way (*trivia* that's how her demo CD with 'Daisuki da yo.' was made). So, while she did a lot of hard work to get where she is now, she did get into Avex easier than most.
Instead of going that long route, have you thought about entering into a-motion? It's a national (international as well) competition that's held by both Avex and USEN. And it's a lot like Star Search. The contest for this year is already half-way done, but I'm sure you could sign up for next year's auditions. Here's the link to the official website: http://www.avex-usen.com/ |
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| Rodri |
| Posted: Jul 31, 2009 7:35 pm |
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クラゲ, 流れ星
Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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Location: Quito, Ecuador
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Hi!
I'm glad to meet another musician ^^
I'm also a musician and understand you, and I would also love to call the attention of a big discographic label.
I'm afraid that the possibilities of being accepted by Avex by simply sending a demo are really little.
So here I come with some suggestions and opinions:
- Many artists started their carrers on an Independent (Indie) labels.
I'n not sure how Indie Labels work, but I'm sure that you could start making fame starting on a small label, winning fans, spreading your music. And that way you could call the attention of a big label like Avex.
Indie labels are also less comercial, so it could be easier to enter on one of them.
-The right friendships can always be useful, try to meet more musicians, ask help for arrangements with music teachers, ask for opinions, get more involved on the music scene.
I ask, have you studied a music career at University or a Conservatory?, that way you could win more experience and meet other musicians.
- Take in mind the genre and style of music that you want to do. Since you have made many styles of music, realize that Avex produces a more "commercial pop " music, and has been sometimes criticized because of not letting the artists take a breath and keep releasing a lot of DVDs, singles, albums very fast, making the quality of their works not as good as it should be.
If you're gonna send an EP for Avex, they're gonna take in mind what is more commercial and wil sell better.
There's a lot of people wanting to enter the big labels so I suggest you begin with something small
Never give up and work hard.
Good luck!! And I wish you the best!!! |
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| gothicayu |
| Posted: Sep 10, 2009 2:49 am |
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甘えんぼ
Joined: 21 Dec 2008
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avex produce pop , they loves money and hit makers and first of all you have to be able to speak japanese fluent ( speak or write )
avex internatioanl casting for the past 2 years and for the final it was mostly japanese and very few chinese .( last year its a chinese guy that won ) this year i dont know .
ayumi didnt start the traditional way either she just had the right connections and friend. max matsuara discovered ayu at a karaoke party ... |
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| niki |
| Posted: Nov 13, 2009 10:50 am |
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桃ノ花ビラ
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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it's been a while i haven't checked this forum.
how's everybody doing here?
so I am curious, who is this "Ikoman" , that seems to help Ai-chan from the 1st time of her career?
and did he (Ikoman) eyeing Ai Otsuka ever since she was still in her 'indie' band Himawari?
so sort of like getting 'discovered' , luckily?
or is he a good friend or acquitance of Ai-chan?
or did he start to work with Ai Otsuka, AFTER she's already entering Avex?
@Rodri: i like what you said,
yeah, it's a good idea to start from small first, perhaps from indie label, in my country, then, with the help of Internet these days, an indie label from Japan might get interested with my music (of course I'll try to make the best music I can!),
and then from there, it could probably rise up to more awareness, and then major label might pick it up..
I mean,
I always thought a bit 'positively',
that once my music has entered japanese indie label,
then I would probably have as much chances also as those Japanese artists/bands/musicians who were once in indie label too,
for example, like: Orange Pekoe, Monkey majik, etc.
but I also won't be naive,
I know for a few indie artists that got accepted by Japanese's major labels,
there are probably a whole lot, or hundreds of indie artists who are still 'struggling' too.
this is why nowadays I 'toned down' my expectations a bit,
and I'd say, even if my music got accepted by japanese's indie labels,
and especially, can perform or collaborate together with japanese musicians (I've seen this happening with a Malaysian's indie artist, so this is certainly NOT impossible! especially in this Internet era - it makes it more possible), then I think I'd be really happy already ^^
as Rodri mentioned, just start small 1st.
@gothicayu: wow, a few chinese winning avex international casting??
this is certainly a good news, as this means there's still a chance for non-japanese, especially chinese (my dad always assumed that japanese hate chinese, and vice versa...based from past history. but I guess your post proves that this might not necessarily be true anymore, especially in the music scene).
but one thing that I found a bit strange...if avex internationals' winners are mostly japanese,
then why does avex still held that 'international' contest?
isn't the purpose is to seek for non-japanese/overseas/international artists??...
would love to hear more opinions too!
domo arigatou |
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