The Best Blues Singers Ever

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The history of the Blues is studded with many fantastic musicians, but who are the best blues singers ever? Here is my attempt to present what I believe are the best three.

Muddy Waters

Now of legendary status, he was the first blues “star” and has never been eclipsed by countless protégés. His thick heavy voice, the laid back delivery and his firm, almost solid, personality is regarded as a bench mark for all blues singers. His style was essentially Delta blues adapted to amplification. His imaginative slide technique and strong, driving rhythms were fore runners of modern blues.

Waters, dominated the 1950s Chicago blues scene, and with the help of songwriter Willie Dixon, produced a string of hit records including “Hoochie Coochie Man”, “I Just Want to Make Love to You”, and “I’m Ready”. Those songs are now regarded as blues classics.

They gave him a series of showstoppers, developed the Macho image now synonymous with blues, and enabled Waters to achieve national prominence. His English tours ignited the 60’s British Blues explosion that became so important not only for blues but for Rock music in general. It would be difficult to exaggerate the influence that Muddy Waters has had on modern music.

Koko Taylor

Known as the “Queen of the Blues.” Her vocal delivery was powerful and rough rivaling her male counterparts. She was discovered by Willie Dixon in 1962, and recorded his song “Wang Dang Doodle. It established Taylor as a leading female Blues singer, however she was unable to further her commercial success until she signed with Alligator Records in 1975. 8 Of the nine albums she recorded for Alligator, were Grammy-nominated.

Taylor became the dominant female blues singer, winning twenty five W. C. Handy Awards (more than any other artist). Following a near fatal car crash she went on to appear in the movies “The Blues Brothers 2000” and “Wild at Heart”. Taylor influenced many singers including Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Shemekia Copeland. She remains the most outstanding female blues singer.

John Mayall

“The father of British blues” is best known for his amazing ability to discover great instrumentalist including Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, however he has one of the most distinctive voices of the blues. Perhaps because he not black American he has developed his own style rather than conform to the established norms.

His amazing vocal range, often breaking into falsetto, is more of a plaintive wail than the usual “deep growl” He seems to have been influenced by his hero JB Lenoir rather than the usual Muddy Waters / Howling Wolf as so many of his contemporaries are. John Mayall is unique among blues vocalists.

9 Downsell Campaign Offers to Get Abandoned Shopping Cart Contacts to Buy From You

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Shopping cart abandonment is a huge problem that leads to lost ecommerce sales.

Shopping cart abandonment is when a prospective customer who starts the process of buying a product or service online, but then drops out before buying.

Shopping cart abandonment can be as high as 80 percent. In one study by Barilliance, shopping cart abandonment rates were 77.24% in 2016 and 78.65% in 2017. That’s over three-quarters of consumers that land in the shopping cart. The rate is over 80 percent among mobile users.

There are many reasons why consumers abandon shopping carts. Unexpected shipping fees, long and confusing process, too many clicks and pages, plus website errors and crashes.

Yet all is not lost if you have a downsell campaign. In fact, a downsell campaign with good sales offers can help you recover these lost revenues and get the consumer back to buy.

A downsell campaign occurs after a prospective customer abandons a shopping cart or order page. It involves a series of emails each with a link to a distinct landing page with a new offer. This new offer fulfills the customer’s needs and wants while lowering their perceived risk. In some cases, it reduces the price of a product or service.

While you can have downsell offers for all types of contacts, they are best to use to convert a lead into a new customer than an established customer. That’s because some customers will take advantage of your strategy, causing you to lose profits.

Here are 9 downsell campaign sales offers you can present to consumers who abandon their shopping cart.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #1: Free Trial Offer

A free trial sales offer lowers perceived risk of buying. It enables the customer to experience the benefits of the product or service. Then when the trial period is over you charge their credit card if they did not previously cancel. The two drawbacks are NOT getting paid in advance and potential loss of sale if the customer cancels. At least you’ve got them back to try it.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #2: Offer Same Product at Same Price Plus Add a Bonus

Adding a bonus to your offer increases the value of the deal. The customer can feel they are getting more from you, so their perceived value is higher. The thing is you can be creative with the types of bonuses you offer. It can involve a complimentary product or service, a consultation, educational product or event.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #3: Offer the Same Product or Service at a Lower Quantity

By offering the same product at a lower quantity, such as size, the customer wins by getting what they want for less cost. You win by earning a customer and lowering the quantity you give for a lower price, so you can earn a profit. This strategy enables you to develop a loyal customer rather than losing them entirely.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #4: Coupon For Next Offer

Offer a coupon for their NEXT purchase if they buy now. For example, if you have an eBook you sell for $30, then offer the contact a 10% off next purchase of any product if they purchase the eBook for $30 now. There is little risk to you because you get full price for the first product sale.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #5: Offer Same Product For Less at Prompt Redemption

You could offer the same product at a lower cost. But with a twist that they must take you up on your offer now or it expires. The customer wins by getting a better deal. You win with a new customer. You’ll gain profits by selling to the customer in the future.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #6: Offer the Same Product With Discount Plus Bonus

Here you give them two things they did not have before. First, they get a discount on the same product. Plus, they receive a free gift. The customer gets a double win. Greater value at a lower price. You win by getting a happy customer who can buy again from you. If your sales offer is a digital product bonus, then there’s no added out of pocket cost after the first creative fee.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #7: Offer a Different Product or Service at a Lower Quantity

You could have a sales offer for a different but less costly product that may satisfy the customer. The customer wins by getting a product at a lower cost. You win by getting the customer.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #8: FREE Shipping

FREE shipping is a cost saver to the customer if you sell a physical product. The cost of shipping is an expense that can offset your tax liability. The upside is you get a customer with potential for future sales and repeat orders. Shipping costs are among the biggest reason for abandoned shopping carts. A sales offer with FREE shipping can get the customer to buy.

Downsell Campaign Strategy #9: Double the Offer Plus a Bonus

This strategy appeals to customers who want greater value, rather than lower price. Not every prospect walks away from an initial offer because the price is higher than what they want to spend. Some prospects have money, but want greater value. Doubling what you sell – or increasing quantity – can boost customer perceived value. When you add a bonus on top, they see they get more than what you offered the first time.

In summary, an abandoned shopping cart is very common in ecommerce. But you can recover some of these lost sales with a compelling sales offer that gets these contacts back to buy.

Empire Invert Mini Vs Tippmann A-5 With Upgrades

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Last year when I was getting back into the sport of paintball, I went out and purchased a Tippmann A-5 paintball gun. These guns are purely mechanical and are very durable and simple to maintain. I reasoned this would be the best type of gun to use while playing paintball in the woods, especially since I had been using an older Tippmann, the 98 Custom.

I used this gun for a little over a year and had some up and downs with it. Through that year I purchased and installed many upgrades and the most prevalent one was an air-through stock. This adds a stock to the gun and it allows for a remote air line to be used so you don’t have to carry the air tank on the gun itself. Instead you wear it on your back with a vest or harness.

A lot of the time I was struggling with this A-5 breaking the paintball while it was still inside the gun. This caused the following paintballs to fly less straight and accurate. Not to mention it would require an immediate cleaning, so the barrel would need to be removed and cleaned. I installed some “cyclone” upgrades thinking this would help. I filed down the feed guide and this helped a little. Eventually the ball chopping lessened but was still hindering my play.

Eventually I reasoned this paintball gun was too heavy, and too unreliable on the field with the accuracy of each ball. I began searching for a replacement. I asked some teammates of mine and I found the Invert Mini to be a acceptable replacement. The Invert Mini uses electricity along with compressed air to function. I reasoned the benefits of the Mini to be better air efficiency, more compact, lighter, more gentle on the paintballs and faster rate of fire.

I am not too concerned with rate of fire so I purchased and used the Invert Mini with semi rate of fire instead of auto. I found the Mini to be an immediate improvement. Even though I used the air tank on the mini it was extremely lighter than the A-5 and much quieter. I have taken opponents by surprise because they could not hear my gun fire. Not only were these benefits impressive, but to date I have never broken a paintball in that gun.

Overall I am very impressed by the Empire Invert Mini and I have just purchased my second one. The Tippmann line of paintball markers is great for beginners, but I think the more experience you have in the sport of paintball the less likely you will be to use the Tippmann line. I always believed I would stick with the mechanical markers because the electronic ones were too complicated and not durable enough for the woods. The Mini changed my mind and I doubt I will ever need a different gun for as long as I play.

A History of Ludwig Drums and the Ludwig Black Beauty Snare

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Ludwig & Ludwig, the home of the Ludwig Black Beauty snare, was formed in 1909 by brothers William F. and Theo Ludwig. The brothers began their innovative designing in a simple Chicago garage, with their first innovation being a bass drum pedal that was faster and far superior to anything available at the time.

In 1916 the brothers came up with the spring action that was to become the basis for the current Balanced Action Pedal Timpani.

In the mid 1920’s the brothers became famous for making some of the worlds finest ukulele-banjos, still prized amongst collectors today.

When the great depression of the 1930’s hit, the company merged with the C.G. Conn Company, but William wasn’t happy with the new structure and left in 1936, forming his own company, the W.F.L. Drum Company, with the famous Speed King Pedal being one of the first products designed, which is still manufactured by Ludwig today.

Ludwig was purchased back from Conn in 1955 and relaunched as the Ludwig Drum Company.

The new company struggled for almost 10 years, until 1963 when an emerging band from Liverpool, The Beatles, chanced upon a kit in a London store window. The band were walking through London, when Ringo spotted the kit and instantly fell in love.

After appearing on the Ed Sullivan show with his new kit and that famous Ludwig log on the bass drum, sales skyrocketed.

In 1966, The now successful Ludwig purchased the Musser Marimba Company and as a show of gratitude to Ringo for changing their fortunes, gifted Ringo with a gold plated snare drum.

Led Zeppelin’s John “Bonzo” Bonham was the next superstar drummer to use Ludwig drums. His famous amber- colour Vistalite drum set is synonyms with 1970’s rock drumming. Vistalite was the trade name used by Ludwig for its line of acrylic drums in the 1970s.

After the death of his father in 1973, William F. Ludwig, Jr took over the reins and the company eventually became a part of The Selmer Company in 1981.

From that first day in that barn in Chicago, the company has always been at the forefront of innovation, introducing many materials not thought of previously in drum manufacturing. In addition to the Vistalite drums, the company also manufactured stainless steel drum kits, but due to high manufacturing costs, ceased production in the early 1980’s.

The now famous and most sought after of snare drums, the Ludwig Black Beauty was first manufactured in the 1920’s. The Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum, a hand-engraved black nickel-plated brass shell drum is highly prized by collectors and players alike. The Black Beauty was reissued, available either unengraved or machine engraved, in the late 1970s, and reissued again in the 1990s.

When The Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum was re-introduced in the late 1970’s, they were again made in brass. As the company changes ownership in the early 1980’s the drum switches to bronze which was done for economic reasons.

It’s enjoying a current resurgence and is a coveted addition to most collections.

Pulte Home’s Princeton Lakes Subdivision is Metro Atlanta’s Top Seller

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The South Fulton area of Atlanta is all the buzz with new communities, retailers, and businesses abounding in every corner of the area. It’s no wonder why some of the nation’s largest builders are making their way to the South Fulton area. To say the least, residents are flocking to the southside of Atlanta by the droves, which also makes sense why Pulte Homes’ Princeton Lakes Estate subdivision is Metro Atlanta’s top seller.

Located just a short mile from the new Camp Creek Marketplace off of I-285, Princeton Lakes Estate Subdivision sold over 300 homes in 2006, the highest number sold by any one Atlanta area subdivision. The subdivision is made up of five neighborhoods of a total of 701 homes with different price points starting from the $160s to the $350-400,000 price range. The large community also includes a 2-story clubhouse, Junior Olympic pool, children’s pool, tennis and sports courts, playground, pavilions, and nature trails. Best of all, it’s located within walking distance of the new and bustling Camp Creek Marketplace, Southside Atlanta’s equivalent to Midtown Atlanta’s Atlantic Station. The May 2007 issue of Builder Magazine has ranked Pulte Homes number three among Georgia’s top 100 builders.

Princeton Lakes’ success certainly had helped. The City of Atlanta created the Princeton Lakes Redevelopment Plan and Tax Allocation District, which was used as an incentive to help spur the development of an ambitious live, work and play community in Southwest Atlanta. Of course, its close proximity to the 1.2 million square feet office and retail space of the Camp Creek Marketplace boosted the subdivision’s popularity. Now, residents in this and other new communities in the South Fulton area have major shops just minutes away from their home.

South Fulton county is on fire right now. New businesses, new homes, and new residents bring a breath of fresh air for this once stale community and will help the area prosper and growth as other Atlanta neighborhoods have.

Quail Hunting

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Quail hunting is not a pastime that normally attracts a lot of attention, although it has a popular following in many parts of America and Europe. Also known as one part of upland hunting, quail hunting involves the use of shotguns to bring down the bird.

Quails are normally medium sized birds from the same family as pheasants, and are prized by hunters. In a typical situation dogs are used, either to make the birds leave their heavy cover, or to retrieve birds that have been hit by pellets. Quail hunting will therefore involve an open space, alongside the heavy cover. It is the open area that hunters will stand waiting for the quails to try and make their escape.

There are a number of states that actually get a large financial boost from quail hunting, states like South Dakota, as well as many rural areas of the United Kingdom. All of this though generally goes unnoticed, and unpublicized.

The sport hit the headlines in 2006 when Dick Cheney, the U.S. Vice-President shot a Texas attorney when they were both out hunting quail. In February 2006, Cheney and Harry Whittington were at a ranch in Texas in order to take part in some hunting. A period of upland hunting has already taken place as the day made its way into the evening. The group of hunters was looking for a bird that had been downed already. As the search was being undertaken, another bird flew from cover, and Cheney took a shot. Whittington was hit by a couple of hundred pellets from the shot.

There are many rules that should be followed during organized quail hunting, not least of which that it is always the shooter’s responsibility to ensure that it is safe to shoot. Other rules, like no alcohol during the shoot and the wearing of orange safety gear, are also normally strictly followed. The most important rule, however, is to make sure that it is safe before shooting. In the Cheney incident this obviously wasn’t followed.

Quail hunting may not be to everyone’s liking, but it is a popular hobby for many people. This popularity is especially widespread in America although there are strong hunting areas in the United Kingdom and other areas of Europe as well. Although in these latter two areas the anti-hunting lobby has had an impact in the number of people taking part in the hunt.

The Ten Best Bands Named After Fruits

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Other than the refreshing summer drink to which it lends its name, the lemon has to be among the most disrespected fruits. Cars that frequently break down or do not run at all are called lemons, instead of tangerines or plums. An unhappy facial expression is often described as lemon-faced, based on the sourness it indicates.

Given its unappealing tradition, it is surprising to learn that popular bands have chosen that particular fruit for their names over more desirable ones such as bananas or pears. For example, the late Sixties and Seventies gave us the Lemon Pipers, who hit the charts with the single “Green Tambourine.”

A decade later fans of New Wave music took pleasure in a group that called themselves the Mighty Lemon Drops, whose sound was often compared to Echo and the Bunnymen. Then in the Nineties singer-songwriter Evan Dando fronted a post grunge band named the Lemon Heads, who attracted fans of Nirvana and the late Kurt Cobain.

Although the lemon has overwhelmingly beaten the rest of its juicy genus, other fruits have managed to appear in some popular band names. Here are ten of the best.

The Raspberries

Eric Carmen and his three young buddies made quite an impression in the early Seventies, scoring the huge hits “Go All the Way” and “I Wanna Be With You.”

Wild Cherry

One hit was all it took to jolt this group, a quintet of white boys who wanted to play funky music, into immortality.

Apples In Stereo

Among the pioneers of the genre called indie rock, this eclectic band has outlasted most of its early peers.

The Electric Prunes

Psychedelic rock combined with a clever play on words helped make these guys a household name for a while, as “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)” climbed the charts back in 1966.

Moby Grape

Former members of Jefferson Airplane formed this band that fused rock with country and jazz, drawing comparisons to Buffalo Springfield mainly because of its three guitar player lineup.

The Raisins

National success for the most part eluded this talented late Seventies group who had a minor hit with “Fear Is Never Boring”, but they remain much revered in their hometown of Cincinnati.

Strawberry Alarm Clock

By mixing incense with some peppermints back in 1967 these guys could smell, and taste, a Top Ten single.

Blind Melon

“No Rain” became the group’s smash hit, partly because of its infectious melody and partly due to its bee-themed video.

The Cranberries

No Need To Argue was the 1994 album that allowed the Irish alt band to break through, mainly due to strong singles like “Zombies” and “Ode To My Family.”

Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan led this Nineties alternative rock ensemble, who in addition to dozens of hits earned an appearance on an episode of The Simpsons.

Advantages of a Pop Up Market Stall

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Think of a market stall and many people will think of the traditional slot together steel structure with a large ill-fitting rectangular candy stripe sheet. This type of stall epitomises a rather old fashioned view of markets – poor quality products sold cheaply from a stall made up from a jumble of rusting bars and faded dirty covers.

Markets, however, have undergone a revolution in their image, traders and products offered. As large, “buy it all under one roof” shops, slaughtered the competitiveness of the lower end of the retail spectrum, markets began a serious decline. Couple this with an image of hooky knock off goods and something had to be done if markets were to stand a chance of surviving.

Market operators began to look at a different way of marketing themselves. With a rise in continental markets, the UK was exposed to the smart uniformity of the pop up market stall. Traders from the near continent were bringing a wide variety of food, drink and handicrafts which attracted huge crowds of investigative shoppers who were looking for something different. Shoppers were also attracted by the much more professional approach to presentation that the continental traders had. Their pop up market stalls were quick to erect with smart fitted covers, their traders were equally as smart and professional.

Thus the idea was born to change the way the UK had approached markets for decades. Change didn’t happen overnight and even now there are poorly performing pockets of stubborn traders who fail to understand the full impact that presentation has on shoppers buying decisions. However, change has occurred. There is now a huge number of markets and traders who have thrown out their old style market stalls and replaced them with the pop up market stall.

The main advantages of the pop up market stall are:

  • Very quick to erect and dismantle – allows the trader to spend much more time on their “flash” or product display.
  • Very easy to store as the majority come in a wheeled carry bag which is no longer than 62″ in length.
  • Waterproof covers in a huge colour range, that are fitted to the framework.
  • Smart sides with clear PVC to make stalls feel light and airy.
  • Huge range of available accessories such as anchoring systems, weights and hanging displays.
  • Market Operators can create a uniformity of size and style that was virtually impossible with the traditional style stalls.
  • Health and Safety often deems that the traditional stalls are of a higher risk of injury to traders and customers because of falling bars and ill-fitting metal held together with tie wraps and string in the worse case scenarios.

There is no doubt that the manufacture and purchase of pop up market stalls has had a huge impact on the viability and continuing success of many markets. With farmers markets emerging and using pop up market stalls and the call to buy locally sourced and home grown produce, the market place has transformed itself into a 21st century business model.

Going Deer Hunting – 7 Most Important Things You Must Have

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Introduction

Deer hunting can be a tricky experience, especially for an amateur hunter. This is because there are numerous hunting equipment and techniques that are important for a successful Deer hunting experience. Some of the important things needed to go Deer hunting are either expensive, difficult to use or cumbersome. Subsequently, I have listed some of the important hunting gears needed to make one a successful deer hunter.

Seven important things to go Deer hunting

  • Identify your preferred weapon

To be a successful Deer hunter, you must choose your weapon carefully. Such weapons may include various types of guns and bows. However, you must obtain a valid license based on the stipulated Deer-hunting laws within your State to avoid unnecessary legal complications. In establishing your best weapon for the Deer-hunting expedition, you must take into consideration the following:

Some gun caliber sizes are illegal in certain states. Every hunting season has specified types of guns (rifle, shotguns among others). Some states do not permit the use of high-powered rifles during Deer-hunting. Each state has its own laws to govern the use of bows in hunting Whitetail Deer.

  • Obtain a valid license to kill from your state

You must legally seek a deer hunting license from relevant authorities in your respective states. Every deer hunter requires such legal authority for deer hunting during every season. In some states, hunters are subjected to compulsory hunting safety training programs. You must, therefore, be ready to engage relevant authorities whose primary objective is to make deer hunting a safe exercise. Similarly, such education programs will make you be more informed about various wildlife conservation processes. Therefore, you should confirm with your state how the training programs are conducted and ensure that you are given a certification card upon completion.

  • Dress for the occasion

After obtaining your weapon of choice and a license to go deer hunting, you must dress to suit the occasion. The type of dress will, however, depend heavily on the time of the year, and can either be lightweight or cold weather gears. Before settling on the best hunting clothing, you must:

Accurately verify from the local weather forecast during your specified hunting hours. Ensure that the gears are thoroughly washed with a scent free soap to eliminate external odors. Ensure that your camouflage pattern matches the terrain you will be conducting your deer-hunting expedition. Make sure that you wear gloves and a mask to enable you to blend in and take effective control of your scent. Based on the weather forecast, carry some rain gear. Choose hunting boots that are comfortable based on the terrain.

  • Appropriate hunting optics

You will heavily depend on the hunting optics to spot whitetails in the distance during the expedition. Therefore, you must bring along some binoculars to help you in scanning the terrain to establish whether a deer is a possible shooter or not. The binoculars will also help you to recover a deer after successfully shooting further explaining why it’s extremely necessary.

  • Establish your distance

You will have to bring along relevant rangefinders when you go deer hunting. Rangefinders will help you to precisely determine how far a deer is before taking a shot. As a successful deer hunter, your primary objective should be ensuring that you make an ethical kill. With an appropriate rangefinder, you will not have to move around more than you need to make a perfect shot.

  • Know the language relevant to whitetail hunting

Have you ever heard of the deer grunt call? Well, you will have to speak the language to be a successful deer hunter. A deer grunt call is a language spoken by deer hunters. Knowing the language will help you coordinate your activities in the field.

  • Develop love for darkness

As much as this may appear strange, as a deer hunter, don’t ever be afraid of the dark. Most successful whitetails are conducted under the cover of darkness. Therefore, a flashlight or a headlamp are extremely necessary to increase your chances of sneaking in undetected in the darkness.

Conclusion

Essentially, the above are some of the most important things you should consider to increase your chances of being a successful deer hunter. Above everything, you will only have to carry necessary items to go deer hunting. The stipulated 7 points will increase your chances of being a successful deer hunter.

A Good License Agreement for Your Music

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Many amateur composers fall victim to a badly drafted licensing agreement that totally stomps on their right over their royalties and possible million dollar career. This scenario does not only affect songwriters but also musical composers for movies and televisions. They write songs and produce music. The record company or the movie and television company just buys the composer’s rights over the song or the music and have the latter sign a waiver of their copyright.

Young struggling music artists, for example, are often forced to sign record contracts that are not favorable to their future career. It is understandable that they feel compelled to sign such contracts. Their careers at that early stage is in their infancy. The problem only arises if and when they meet with some success. Such early stage contracts often lay claim to future, post success and celebrity, records. Musicians often either don’t understand or merely gloss over these provisions. The consequence, however, can result is millions in lost revenues to the artists years after these contracts are signed.

Thus, it is important for amateur songwriters and composers to draft a licensing agreement to protect their future million dollar career. In order to make the agreement valid and good, the following stipulations must be inserted:

1. There must be a copyright protection over derivative works.

Some music, film and television companies give royalties to the owner of the music but limited only to the particular projects. Such as, if it is a music album, the composer will only receive his royalty depending on the sale of the music album. However, the music, film and television companies holds the right to sell the music for other derivative works, e.g., using the song as a musical score.

If the composer will have no right over the derivative use of his creation, the music or film company can make millions even when the sales of the music album have already declined. Take for example the song, “Feels like home” or “Somewhere over the rainbow”, it has been used in countless movies and soap operas all over the world. Every time these songs are used, the production company pays the record label royalties. Thus, if the composer will have a right over the derivative use of his creation, he will have additional potential earnings. Also, the composer or the songwriter will be protected from abusive record companies.

2. There must be a protection from unauthorized use.

Many composers lose a lot of potential income due to music piracy and unauthorized music downloading internet sites because most of the royalties are based on the sales of the album. Thus, for composers, they should include in their agreement stipulations that protect them from the unauthorized use of their music. The stipulation should require the licensee, or the record company to compensate him an additional amount for their failure to protect his creation from unauthorized use.