Modern A&R & Artist Development -w- Hit-Maker Ken Mary

Modern A&R & Artist Development -w- Hit-Maker Ken Mary

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This program addresses magic and the mystery of A&R, who’s getting signed (and who’s not), choosing the right producer, getting the attention of producers and A&R execs, signing with a major or indie, and more. Get an insider’s peek at the economic and artistic realities of the fastest-changing, hottest business in the world. This program also covers live feedback by guest speaker Ken Mary to several demo recordings of attendees.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

What do Alice Cooper, Megadeth, House of Lords, The Beach Boys and The Phunk Junkeez have in common? Ken Mary.

This Seattle, Washington native has distinguished himself as a hit-maker, producer, writer, drummer, singer and now record company president for a wide range of talent that spans everything from emo and hard core to choral music. In this session he speaks to our group about A&R, artist development and bringing the best out of his artists and clients.

Ken also listens and provides feedback to NARIP member demos at this session.

A&R and artist development are at the root of every financial decision a record company makes, and vital to the health of our industry. With A&R and artist development cut to the bone at most labels, the producer’s role becomes even more important to help shape and guide talent in the studio, and then into the marketplace.
 

  • Music Publishing & Record Executives
  • Music Library Reps
  • Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps
  • Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers
  • Brand Marketing & Creative Executives
  • Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs

NARIP PROGRAM NUMBER: P123
PROGRAM DATE: September 23, 2010
PROGRAM TIME: 2 hours, 6 minutes, 43 seconds (2:06:43)
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Ken Mary

Ken Mary has worked as a producer, drummer, singer, and writer on some 30 albums that have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. He currently serves as President for VSR Music Group, an EMI distributed record label, and is a longtime member of the Grammy Nomination Committee. Ken’s talents have enhanced the work of a bizarre and eclectic group of artists that stylistically span everything from emo and hard core to choral music. The (incomplete) list includes internationally known artists such as Alice Cooper, Trik Turner, Megadeth, LaRue, House of Lords, Everybodyduck, The Phunk Junkeez, The Beach Boys, Northern Light Orchestra, Esterlyn, Trik Turner, Chris and Conrad, Bob Carlisle, Debbie Sledge, Ever Stays Red, Jordan Rudess, Gene Simmons, Scott Krippayne, as well as many new, upcoming artists such as Ember, Silverline, Seven Stories Up, Tayla, Kendall Gaveck, Echoes the Fall, Elida Young, Brian Weaver, and hopefully many more to come.

Equally at home producing a rock band, recording an authentic flamenco record, or mixing a 40-piece orchestra with a 300-voice choir, Ken thrives on artistic freedom. “…I love to work in different styles and capture the emotion of each song and artist. That’s ultimately what people respond to when they listen to music; they want to feel the emotion that the artist is feeling . . . “

Growing up in Seattle, WA, he began his career drumming in his high school rock band, Fifth Angel. The band signed to Epic Records in 1986, the same year in which Ken joined Alice Cooper and moved to LA. Ken somehow managed to juggle the two commitments, and spent the next three years touring with Alice, doing session work in LA, and promoting Fifth Angel. He later joined House of Lords (working with Kiss mogul Gene Simmons), and became a highly respected session and touring musician. In 1995, after several gold albums, MTV top 10 videos, and numerous world tours, Ken began producing for other artists as well. He currently serves as President for VSR Music Group, an EMI distributed record label, and is a longtime member of the Grammy Nomination Committee.

Throughout his career Ken has worked alongside and learned from some of the best music producers and engineers in the world including industry giants Andy Johns (Led Zepplin), Michael Wagener (Ozzy Osbourne, Janet Jackson, Extreme), Howard Benson (P.O.D.), Terry Date (Rage Against the Machine, White Zombie), Bill Kennedy (Nine Inch Nails, Megadeth), Mick Guzowski (Mariah Carey), Mac (Queen), Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Chevelle), and Desmond Child (Ricky Martin, Aerosmith).

Today he is known mainly for his skill as a multi-talented and critically acclaimed producer, engineer, and musician.

Over his career, Ken has racked up an impressive list of hits covering a wide range of artists which includes 8 Billboard Top 40 hits, 11 Top 10 hits in the CBA market, and numerous hits on other charts including Radio and Records, New Music Weekly, AOL Music, most recently the #1 New Music Weekly Top 40 Hit by Ember “The Deep End” which surpassed Daughtry and Lady Gaga in national airplay. Having experience in the Television industry as well, Ken won a Telly Award for his work as musical producer and director for the cable television series “Reality Rules.” He has also recorded for and appeared in three episodes of the long running hit ABC television series “Full House.”

Record labels and corporations Ken has worked with include RCA, MCA, Epic, CBS, Benson, JVC, Atlantic, DGC, BMG, Relativity, Organic, Cadence, Invincible, Reunion and REX Fox, Universal, EMI, RCA, Benson, MCA, Trump Enterprises, (yes, as in The Donald), TBN, Zebra, Provident, Reunion, Sony/BMG, Suburban Noise, CBS, BEC, and ABC Family.


Les Scott, NARIP Phoenix Director and Founder, Source Q Boutique

Les Scott is a veteran of the music industry and is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members in Phoenix identify opportunities within this business. His publishing company Source Q Boutique specializes in music placement in film & television, and currently represents over 350 writers/artists. SQB is exclusively marketed through its alliances Crucial Music Group, Fuze Artz and Expressive Artists. Mr. Scott consults on intellectual property and other legal matters such as band agreements, record contracts, writer collaborations, performance releases, cue sheets and other custom agreements. As a producer, he is commissioned to write and produce songs for such companies as BMG, FirstCom, Universal Music Group and Network, and has produced over 125 artists/bands in all genres. He knows the current buyers of music and what type of music is in demand. With his hands-on practical knowledge of how music makes money, Mr. Scott understands the marketplace and can offer insight to writers and artists on what they need to know. Mr. Scott is available for private consultation. Contact: lesscott@fastq.com or 480-585-2554.

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Program Music Courtesy of Sparks & Silouhettes

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