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Written by Dec Cluskey with a little bit of help from his friends.
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[-The views of any contributor to 'One Minute with Dec' are not necessarily the views of Dec Cluskey-]
"Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them,
and pretty soon you have a dozen." -- John Steinbeck, author
Hi DecI'm sure you've probably seen this, but just in case you haven't, I've posted the link below:
Sometimes I hate the internet! Not sure what you do about it. I haven't had much success getting the lies about us removed in the past.
All the best
John Harrison
"Schizophrenia
beats being alone."
I get many gags and lots of comical attachments, as you can gather ... sadly most of them we have to leave unopened. It is a sad fact of life that many attachments today are vindictive virus carriers meant to destroy systems ... sad but true [be careful! we have been caught badly twice]
If you send an attachment [and we love funny attachments] state clearly who it is from and that it is a funny! That will help us enormously. We will know it is genuine.
"If at
first you don't succeed, redefine success."
Good Visual Laugh? [ This is not a laugh really ... the cover of a DVD of me producing in Italy ... what an experience? ]
This is the cover of a DVD being released next week in Italy. No one could speak English .... boy, did I have to brush up on my Italian,.... FAST!
Check out http://www.makehits.com/dvditaly.jpg - me on the right.
"You have the capacity to learn from your mistakes. You will learn a lot today."
Should I upgrade? With the new release of Microsoft's Operating system Vista, many people are facing this question.
The short answer is not right away. All operating systems take a while to settle down and iron out the bugs, no matter how much testing goes into it. Using XP was a hassle until the service packs came out, when it became much more stable and secure. Wait until the first service pack comes out before buying it off the shelf.
If you're using your PC just to surf the web, do email and use office programs you really don't need the extra functionality of Vista. For a lot of people XP works just fine, and they should keep using it until it doesn't. If that's you, wait until you need a new PC, then get one with Vista on it.
If you do want to run the latest and greatest operating system on your machine, the best way to upgrade is to buy a new PC.
That way it'll come pre-installed and you won't have the inevitable headaches that come with updating an operating system, and you'll be sure the hardware is up to scratch. If you buy a computer next year chances are it will come with Vista on it anyway.Most people will need to buy a new PC anyway to take full advantage of Vista's features, since it puts a lot of demand on hardware. The bottom line here is that if you are thinking about running it on a low end machine - forget about it.
To get the full functionality of Vista, you need a minimum of a 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and a beefed-up graphics card. Keep in mind these are the bare minimum requirements. Ideally you want more if you want your computer to run smoothly.
I have used every release of Windows since "Day 1" - remember that first ugly purple screen? If you have a functioning XP system now that is meeting your needs, I can see little reason to upgrade at this time.
Bob Osgoodby
"A thing not worth doing isn't worth doing well."
Success Stories [ members on the verge of huge success? ]Dear Dec
I don't think i ever mentioned it, but thanks for having the vision in seeing potential in these current tracks...it's all worked out really well.
Jonathan Jones.
Another:
Hi Dec,
Congratulations to '57 secrets of a Hit Record' - what a brilliant book, well done. This book is bound to become the 'industry standard'... everyone involved in the music business should have a copy, simple as that. The audio CD contains quality information from true legends in the industry and the CD Rom is the ultimate tool for assessing the hit potential of any record.
Combined with your 10 month course it is the ultimate method for success in the music industry - thank you...
Best regards ... Christian Basener
Yet another:
Thanx so much Dec, you are such a magnificent champion for us aspiring writers and performers.
Nigel King [Small World - song]
"All true wisdom is found on T-shirts."
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Charts:
UK [Shop bought + official downloads]
1) Mika
... Grace Kelly ... (Casablanca/island)
... http://www.mikasounds.com/
2) Fall Out Boy ... This Ain't A Scene It's An
Arms Race ... (Mercury) ... http://www.myspace.com/falloutboy
3) Just
Jack ... Starz In Their Eyes
... (Mercury) ... http://www.justjack.co.uk/
Download Chart [now the most important chart in the UK]
1)
Mika ... Grace Kelly
... (Universal Music)
2) Just Jack
... Starz In Their Eyes ... (Universal
Music)
3) Fall Out Boy ... This Ain't A Scene
It's An Arms Race ... (Mercury) ... http://www.myspace.com/falloutboy
"The meek shall inherit the earth.....after we're through with it."
Hi Dec,
I guess I am looking for advise on "Who do I trust to produce my songs and get them into the hands of Country Music Artist?" Thank you for you advise!F***
My Reply:
Our rules are "one short reply to ONE question FOR NON-MEMBERS, Members of 'The Serious Writers Guild' have unlimited personal access to Dec by direct telephone, Fax and Email , apply at https://secure.mistral.co.uk/makehits/swgappsecure.htm ".
Regards
Hi F***<<<<<history: Good Morning Dec, I have written about 12 song lyrics and forwarded a couple to Paramount Group in Nashville. They sent me a contract stating that not everyone has this privelege, but they feel my songs are worthy. I set out to find a guitar player to assist with a demo to accompany my vocals. After a year of searching, I found a fellow who plays in a band and has a small studio which he is producing out of. He hasn't much experience with country music (my venue). He seems to know his stuff but who am I to judge with my limited knowledge? I guess I am looking for advise on"Who do I trust to produce my songs and get them into the hands of Country Music Artist?" Thank you for you advise! F*** >>>>>>
Late evening here [grin!] 7.30pm ... Why am I still writing Emails, helping music folk? I must love it...I guess!
First, let me say that Hit lyric writers are like gold dust and much sought after ..... Second, let me say truthfully that it is IMPOSSIBLE to stumble on the methods and secrets of hit lyric writing and hit music making while strolling on the beach. As Sir Paul McCartney says: "words without music are poetry". How true.
I have a reputation for straight talking and also a reputation for stopping music folk wasting money and throwing good money after bad.
<<<<<<<<I have written about 12 song lyrics>>>>>>>>>
A 'career' songwriter will write 300 'start points' per year .... 30 will become 'almost' songs ... 5 will be recorded and 3 will make dosh .... One may make enormous money..... That is the truth of it! So 12 lyrics, without the experience to know what a hit song is ?????????
<<<<<<<<<They sent me a contract stating that not everyone has this privelege>>>>>>>>>
It is a point I have to make ten times a week to the members of my Serious Writers Guild : "a contract is only a piece of paper ... It is worthless .... Unless you write a HIT song that is sellable, makes money and is WANTED by the public." I also point out that ANY publishing company will sign ANY writer ... Again it is only a piece of paper .... It is different if they offer $50,000 advance [recoupable against royalties] or $100,000 signing fee [non recoupable].
<<<<<<<<After a year of searching, I found a fellow who plays in a band and has a small studio which he is producing out of.>>>>>>
These guys are everywhere !!!!!!
But the one you want is the chart orientated [whether that be country chart or mainstream pop] producer who can turn your lyrics into multi million selling songs ....
We have over 100 active music makers at any one time looking for lyric writers [HIT lyric writers] www.makehits.co.uk/collaboration.htm<<<<<<<<<He hasn't much experience with country music (my venue)>>>>>>
That could be a good thing [Shania and Mutt Lange?] If he is hip hop orientated that is brilliant ... All hit music today is influenced by hip hop. But make sure he can tell you what the Top Three records are this week on Billboard. If he can't ... Run a mile! There is no mileage [or money] in retro songwriting.
<<<<<<<<I guess I am looking for advise on"Who do I trust to produce my songs and get them into the hands of Country Music Artist?" Thank you for you advise! F***>>>>>>>
What I would suggest, is that you LEARN your business ... What you are attempting is like an amateur brain surgeon walking into an operating theatre and expecting to perform neurosurgery.... Both professions are as complex and as disciplined.
I can definitely show you the way. Simply because I have had so many hits myself.
The only place I know where you can learn the skills and have total access to someone who has had all the world wide hits [me!] is at http://www.makehits.com where you will learn about 'How to Make A $Million From Your Music' - the award winning ten month programme designed to make YOU a success.
You can learn about the programme or simply get it immediately and start on the road to success NOW!
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Regards
DEC [Cluskey]
mailto:dec@makehits.comYou don't know whether you music is getting better unless you have regular demo consultations with Dec - the one the Pro's use: UK 01323.728005 [+44.1323.728005] http://www.makehits.co.uk/demo.htm
Dec
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The gags: ..... from Phil [ Sad ... but so funny! ]
He
ordered one hamburger, one order of French fries and one
drink. The old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully
cut it in half.
He placed one half in front of his wife.
He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing
them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife.
He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then
set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few
bites of hamburger, the people around them kept looking over and
whispering.
You could tell they were thinking, "That poor
old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them."
As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the
table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old
couple. The old man said they were just fine - They were used to
sharing everything.
The surrounding people noticed the little old lady hadn't
eaten a bite. She sat there watching
her husband eat and
occasionally taking turns sipping the drink.
Again the young man came over and begged them to let him
buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said
"No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything."
As the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly
with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old
lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked "What is it
you
are waiting for?"
She answered:
"THE TEETH."
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