Wing's Thoughts

music


When Having A Legal Background Really Helps ( Blue Jeans Cables vs Monster Cable )

Cover image

Knowing What You've Got... And What You've Don't Got

If I were to ask just a random person on the street about Monster cable, they probably would have heard of them. They are a well marketed company that produces a lot of cables. They also produce various portable music player accessories, kits, and their price tag implies top quality stuff. Many people swear by them, others would rather just buy bulk and be done with it.

Now, if I were to ask those same random people on the street, whether they have heard of Blue Jeans Cable, they would probably not have. However, they are also a fine provider of quality cables, and are actually well covered in the audiophile world.

Both companies make cables for rather standard ports and connections. Sure, there are differences here and there, but for the most part, most of the proprietary stuff is specific to how the companies produce their cables, compositions, etc.

So, while it wasn't much news that Monster Cable issued a cease-and-desist letter to Blue Jeans Cable, it WAS news when it turns out that the president of Blue Jeans Cable, Kurt Denke, used to be a lawyer.

This is something that many other sites have reported on and is actually quite amusing to read, as it can serve as cheap education in how not to release the legal hounds... until you've done some digging.  read more »

St. Louis needs full-time radio critic. (changes in the radio industry since 1980s): An article from: St. Louis Journalism

no image

This digital document is an article from St. Louis Journalism Review, published by SJR St. Louis Journalism Review on February 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1494 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the supplier: Changes and trends in radio broadcasting in St. Louis, MO, and the rest of the US since the 1980s are described.  read more »

A Revolutionary Approach to Music Reviews.: An article from: American Journalism Review

no image

This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by University of Maryland on December 1, 1998. The length of the article is 960 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: A Revolutionary Approach to Music Reviews.Author: Natalie Hopkinson  read more »

ALLEGRO AUTOMATES CONTRACT WRITING.(Brief Article): An article from: Music Trades

no image

This digital document is an article from Music Trades, published by Music Trades Corp. on February 1, 2000. The length of the article is 757 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: ALLEGRO AUTOMATES CONTRACT WRITING.(Brief Article)Publication: Music Trades (Magazine/Journal)  read more »

Night the music died.(Off The Record)(Brief Article): An article from: St. Louis Journalism Review

no image

This digital document is an article from St. Louis Journalism Review, published by SJR St. Louis Journalism Review on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 322 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Night the music died.(Off The Record)(Brief Article)Author: Roy Malone  read more »

How to Open Doors in the Music Industry: The Independent Way

cover of How to Open Doors in the Music Industry: The Independent Wayauthor: Frank Fara
Patty Parker
asin: 0961682604
binding: Paperback
list price: $8.95 USD
amazon price: $8.95


1996 Songwriter's Market: Where & How to Market Your Songs (Songwriter's Market)

no image

An annually updated book that's essential for anyone who wants to make money off of writing music, regardless of genre.  read more »