Phil Cross's future plans
Joe Rouse
once Poet Voices comes off the road? I hope he'll continue with his
songwriting. And I wouldn't be too surprised if he decides to resurrect
Poet Voices sometime in the future.
--
Joe Rouse
Carmichael, CA
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Paul Slopak Jr.
he said that Phil was going to try a solo career but really wanted to stay
home. Seeing how Phil introduced his 4th wife to the crowd at the convention
that might not be a bad idea. He certainly has paid his dues being on the
road. He said Phil also want to write more.
For those interested - Shane Dunlap who will be the new lead for Signature
Sound with Ernie is the owner of N Harmony. I asked him what was going to
happen to N Harmony. Shane said they were looking for a lead singer and they
would continue on a usual. Looks like Shane will have a little something
going on the side while he sings with Signature Sound.
Back to Phil Cross - my question is this - how does Phil or Rodney get paid
for the songs they write? Is it a one-time fee or do they get royalties from
CD sales or both or none?
David Ching
>Seeing how Phil introduced his 4th wife to the
> crowd at the convention
Are you sure? I spoke with Phil at the GWQC in either 2000 or 2001, and he
said he had finally married someone, and he encouraged me to keep looking.
He didn't act like he had just married his 3rd of 4th wife.... ;)
-- David
CJB
his wife (now ex) Carolyn. I think she married Biney English, didn't she?
CJB
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> For those interested - Shane Dunlap who will be the new lead for Signature
> Sound with Ernie is the owner of N Harmony. I asked him what was going to
> happen to N Harmony. Shane said they were looking for a lead singer and
they
> would continue on a usual. Looks like Shane will have a little something
> going on the side while he sings with Signature Sound.
Well, not exactly. See the following open letter from Dunlap:
>>>>I am writing to let each one of you know how much I have appreciated
your love and support over the years. As many of you know, I have accepted
the lead singer position with "The Signature Sound Quartet" effective at the
first of the year. N'Harmony has always been a part of me and I will always
hold a special place in my heart for the group that my father and I started
over 10 years ago.
It was an extremely tough decision for me to make, but after my wife Carrie
and I prayed about it, and the way that everything happened from the time
Ernie and Garry called me until the time I accepted the job, I felt a peace
knowing that this is what is best for my family and I at this point in my
our lives. I will miss traveling with N'Harmony because it is all that I
have ever known, but I know that God has opened the door and we are excited
about our future with "The Signature Sound Quartet."
As for the future of N'Harmony, many people have asked what will happen. As
I mentioned before, I will be with the guys until December 31. After that,
Craig O'Dell (baritone) and Kevin Waters (bass) will assume the
co-owner/manager positions. I truly believe in each of the guys in the group
and I know that they are going to be great. In the mean time, they will be
looking for a replacement for the lead singer position. All serious
inquiries should contact N'Harmony via email through our website
www.nharmonyonline.com.
Please keep my family, "N'Harmony," and "The Signature Sound Quartet" in
your prayers through this time of transition.<<<<
> Back to Phil Cross - my question is this - how does Phil or Rodney get
paid
> for the songs they write? Is it a one-time fee or do they get royalties
from
> CD sales or both or none?
Royalties from sales is the norm, although there may be special terms for
the first recording made of a song.
The current rate is 8 cents per song, per copy distributed. That means if
Rodney Griffin is the sole writer of 5 songs on a particular project, the
group or label responsible for the recording will pay 40 cents for every CD
or cassette sold to Griffin's publisher. Typically, the money is split 50/50
between the writer and the publisher, but some writers manage their own
publishing companies, meaning they collect the full amount. Greater Vision
has their own publishing company that publishes some (if not all) of
Griffin's work.
When a little group like my quartet makes a little short run like 400 units,
we figure the royalties and pay the whole chunk up front. It's easier for us
and easier for the publishers. Big labels will pay as product is
distributed, on a quarterly basis.
--
David Bruce Murray / dmurray...@rfci.net
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--- Making hay while the sun shines ---
TommyDale
Royalties, based on sales and airplay fees as set up by BMI, ASCAP,
SESAC, etc.
Although some groups don't practice it (we know who they are, don't
we?) they should pay fees upon using the material with each order and
re-order of their projects, based on XX cents per unit
(CD/tape/Video). Television pays the best royalties. If a song is
sung on a Gaither video, the bucks roll in. When Phil Cross was one
of the guest hosts during a "Gospel Music TV" World Premier a few
years ago, he grinned from ear to ear while people sang his songs. He
knew his royalty checks just took a big jump.