Why Don't Musicians fight to be on these music games???

[ATVMAN29]

If I were a musician (outside of Rockband world of course) I would fight to have my music on this game and games like guitar hero. Just think of how much attention you can get. If I were an upstart band I would give harmonix my music practically for free because if people like it, they're probably going to want it for there iPods and stuff later on! Same for like some of the old timers like zep and van halen! What a great way to really rekindle the desire for your music (not that those two example need more publicity but it wouldn't hurt)! I could be missing something but I just don't get why its so hard to get artists.

[WiredRacing]

They will.

[TheHorde]

they dont have to fight to get on this game because they dont have to be on this game to be famous. harmonix or whoever needs them or at least the rights to their songs to be in the game so the game needs them more then they need the game.

[Bluvox]

Sadly, I'm going to use a really bad analogy here, probably trip right into a metaphor nosedive...

This is similar to the MTV generation in the early 80's - MTV created the demand for music videos, not the other way around. Look at the venues that even established artists are trying to use to get increased exposure and sales... games like Sing Star, Guitar Hero and Rock Band will probably get more "new releases" than anything else, but it won't be until the artists (and music executives) start seeing the money that can be generated in a positive model for doing the work.

People tend to think in months instead of years for trend changes. Music videos took a while to really become "big" back in the day, so I'd say the "air guitar" games will take a while longer to really get the interest of the bands.

[Bakkster]

People tend to think in months instead of years for trend changes. Music videos took a while to really become "big" back in the day, so I'd say the "air guitar" games will take a while longer to really get the interest of the bands.

Well, Both HMX and Activision have gotten HMX, who are somewhat well known for being tightwads about their music. It's just a matter of time before the final holdouts (like the Beatles and Led Zep) come around.

As far as indie bands, being in a game like this is a dream come true. Speaking of which, Bang Camaro album DLC (doitnow, Bryn ;) ).

[skagen]

Well, Both HMX and Activision have gotten HMX, who are somewhat well known for being tightwads about their music. It's just a matter of time before the final holdouts (like the Beatles and Led Zep) come around.

As far as indie bands, being in a game like this is a dream come true. Speaking of which, Bang Camaro album DLC (doitnow, Bryn ;) ).

No way beatles and led will lend their music. They don't need HMX or games. They freaking held out of itunes music store for so long and let's not kid ourselves, Itunes makes them a buttload more money than HMX ever could. Like the above poster said, HMX needs music, not the other way around.

[seafisch]

I can see it being a big plus for indie bands starting out, to get increased exposure to a group of people who obviously like music. For established bands, they don't need it, but many of them want to, since music/rhythm games are the hot thing right now, and they want to be a part of that.

As for the money, the revenue from GH/RB royalties isn't going to make or break very many bands (if any), but they have to get something. At least, that's what their lawyers will argue...

[Bakkster]

No way beatles and led will lend their music. They don't need HMX or games. They freaking held out of itunes music store for so long and let's not kid ourselves, Itunes makes them a buttload more money than HMX ever could. Like the above poster said, HMX needs music, not the other way around.

A lot of labels hate iTunes because it doesn't have flexible pricing. They want to be able to charge more (and maybe less?) for select songs and artists. HMX has a variable pricing model.

There was also a recent report that showed digital sales for songs and artists in GH games would sometimes double the week of release. Label understand money, and I think most artists and labels will come around: if not for the experience, at least for the money.

[BathTub]

I am pretty sure that in interviews it's been mentioned that some artists were very keen to get their music into the game.

[CableCarrier]

No way beatles and led will lend their music. They don't need HMX or games. They freaking held out of itunes music store for so long and let's not kid ourselves, Itunes makes them a buttload more money than HMX ever could. Like the above poster said, HMX needs music, not the other way around.

Well, they're working on it, apparently. I think Led will come around eventually, and The Beatles might as well. Also, I'd like to point out that it's not exactly about the money in this case--an older artist having their stuff in Rock Band could be reaching out to a new audience that doesn't really know them.

[LeShrimp]

increases in band sales due to releases on gh/rb have been showing for a while now

[MeTaLuPUrAsS]

Led will never come around, they are already legends! They don't need rock band.

[CableCarrier]

Led will never come around, they are already legends! They don't need rock band.

It's not whether they need it, it's whether they want to contribute. Also, there are already quite a few "legends" in Rock Band, so that doesn't preclude participation.