(05-11-2013, 11:46 PM)Tusk Wrote: Haley's world just recently got a little bit bigger in the last couple months (after Interscope )....

A long ways from gigging in LA (I've seen hints that she still intends to visit the UK)..... She's had a taste, even more motivation for bigger and better things ahead

(05-11-2013, 06:24 PM)Tusk Wrote:

Quote:chadcnoteroper
There are times when we as Writers/Producers come across artist that puts their #HEART & #SOUL into their MUSICK! I experienced that today work'n with this #TALENTED / #SANG woman Haley Reinhart!

Quote:DK: When your artists are working on their albums, do you look for songs for them?

Pirie: Yes. Sometimes I take the lead in finding songs, and sometimes the label takes the lead. For example, with Daughtry and David Cook, I worked closely with (A&R execs) Ashley Newton and Pete Ganbarg on their projects. I recently worked very closely with Universal Nashville for Scotty's and Lauren's albums. I work closely with Carrie Underwood on her albums, including finding songs and setting up co-writing sessions. I have a good rapport with the vast majority of the "A" list songwriters. and we work together to come up with the best songs for our artists.

DK: Do you send out email song searches to these hit songwriters when your artists need songs?

Pirie: I prefer to meet in-person with songwriters as often as I can. I enjoy the personal connection of working with them. With Carrie, we made a big effort to cross-pollinate the best Los Angeles and Nashville songwriters for her. We would mix it up--there would be an L.A. writer and Nashville writer collaborating on songs with Carrie personally. Carrie has become a very strong writer in her own right.

http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/iain-pirie-123.htm

(05-10-2013, 11:31 AM)makefigure8s Wrote:

(05-08-2013, 05:53 PM)makefigure8s Wrote:

(05-07-2013, 02:54 PM)makefigure8s Wrote: Missing 7 names:

Anders Grahn
Haley Reinhart
Chad Roper
Allison Kaplan
Clare Reynolds

Maegan Cottone
Duvall Nathan
Colin Reed Holbrook
Alex Reid
Shiloh Schramm

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Alex Wilhelm - ole Edit: Dir. A&R WB (not clear if he's one of the 17)
Chad Richardson - ole
Julie Moe - ole

+Celetia Martin
+Ben Setsuo Ezaki

Alex is there shopping songs for WB (who is likely a sponsor).

+mynority (can't find his name, think there are two that go with that moniker; one worked with B.o.B and this one who is known for weshopsongs.com).
+Fabian (Ordorica)

Missing 3 names

P.S. They probably chatted with Kree and Candice last night.

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Add: J-Son (Julimar Santos Oliveira Neponuceno)

Quote:Duvall ‏@IAmDuvall 8h

“@HaleyReinhart: 5 new smashes in the universe. I love you guys. @iamduvall iamfabyan iammynority #Gangsta http://Instagram.com/p/ZI30PTAutj/ ” mad love!

Quote:Anders Grahn ‏@andersgrahn 1h

Missing Santorini and my pals... @HaleyReinhart @alexreid12 @MariaMarcus1 @JSonChannel @chadofalltrades @IAmJulieMoe and more... Love 2 u!

Quote:Anders Grahn ‏@andersgrahn 1h

Missing Santorini and my pals... @HaleyReinhart @alexreid12 @MariaMarcus1 @JSonChannel @chadofalltrades @IAmJulieMoe and more... Love 2 u!

Quote:Alex Wilhelm - ole Edit: Dir. A&R WB

(05-13-2013, 07:49 AM)Miguel Wrote: Backtracking to this...

Quote:Alex Wilhelm - ole Edit: Dir. A&R WB

He has an interesting history. He started out blogging about new artists from his apartment in Germany. He picked up on some artists before they were signed that later became major stars/contributors. It became a must-read site for A&R folks in the U.S. This past fall, he accepted the A&R job at Warner Brothers.

He said in 2010:

"Having one hit single is not enough. You need to deliver a body of work that showcases who you are and makes people attach to you!"

"There is definitely a strong pattern as to why certain artists work and have success. It all comes down to making people care! You accomplish that by being unique and showcasing your personality through your music, photos, videos, etc. You need to have an identity and stand for something!"

Some of his tweets:

"Raise your hand if you think vocals that are autotuned to death are cool. Ok, now with your other hand punch yourself in the face please."

"Dear pop music, I don't want to set the roof on fire or put my hands up, but thanks for asking."

"Take care of the music, and the music will take care of you."

He also tweeted a photo of his whiteboard. I guess people know of it. The third thought stood out to me:

In looking back at the year (almost) since "Listen Up" was released, one thing that seems clear to me is that Haley is interested in exploring and trying new things. Since LU did not blow up and make her a big star (although she deserved to be), I think it also may have grounded her and now (I hope) she realizes that to have a long career in music, she needs to follow the very wise advise of Mr. Wilhelm.

She needs to write and make great music on her terms, and build on her unique and powerful charisma and charm to stay connected with her fans. I am still hopeful that she will put together a band and tour behind a second CD as that will continue to build and strengthen her fanbase.

As we have seen, it may take years and several CDs until that "breakout" CD or song (See Lumineers, Fun, Mumford and Sons...all they way back to Journey, Peter Frampton...you get the point). But it is great that she is getting to experience working with this diverse group of people thanks to the terrific support of Ole. And as someone said, maybe her first Grammy will be as a songwriter, not a singer......

But whatever happens, we Haliens are along with the ride.....

Quote:Duvall ‏@IAmDuvall 46m

My Last night on this magical island. It's been unreal writin sick music w/ iammynority @haleyreinhart… http://instagram.com/p/ZQkLXVItZF/