take your songwriting to the next level
TAKE a FREE songwriting course at
http://www.SongU.com/ifs
PITCH your songs
Get professional critiques and mentoring
Network with talented songwriters

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Dear IFS readers,

I hope this email finds you well.

I had an outstanding time at the Texas Chapter: Grammy honors event.
My table was next to the ZZ Top guys.

I'm happy to say that Blue Holiday that I cowrote with John Gilliam
is a finalist in 2 categories in the Texas SongWriter Cruise song
contest
http://www.txsongwriterscruise.com

Last Friday I went to see Aerosmith in San Antonio

Last Saturday I saw Allen Shamblin, Kimmie Rhodes, and Gabe Rhodes
perform at the ASG Symposium. While there I visited with Steve
Callif, Stephen Doster, Brent Allen, Steve Johnston, Terri Fann,
Ashley Wymer, Nanci Jay, and many more.


Condolences to Allison Thrash on her father's passing.


I also received this note from Isabel Sommerfeld on Myspace

Isabel Sommerfeld's Comment:

"Hey Ande! Hope everything is fine with you! I just want to say that
I recorded Blue Holiday a few days ago.... I can send you it, when
the mix is done, if you wish to hear.. :-)
Ciao, Isabel"


this email arrived on 11/9

Good news! Our special Spin N' Pitch guest for pitch ID #224 has
expressed an interest in your song ain't gonna stop. To begin the
follow-up process, please contact our staff by replying to this
email. We have listed below the contact information we have on file
for you. When replying to this email, be sure to verify all your
contact information and correct if necessary.


then this was in the songu newsletter a week or so later:

Spin N' Pitch: Congratulates...
Speaking of pitching, I'd like to send a round of applause out to
the following members whose songs this week caught the interest of
Guest #224 (major music placement company seeking songs for ESPN
Soccer). While the guest did not think these songs would work for
the upcoming soccer games she has to fill, she did think they could
work for some of their other recurring projects her company is
involved with, so she's holding on to them for further
consideration. Hats off to the following members:

Casey Horowitz - "Physical World"
Jimi Whitelaw - "No Regrets"
Ande Rasmussen - "Ain't Gonna Stop"

In addition, we were very pleased that she seemed impressed with the
quality of the material submitted as well as the ease of our
listening page and contact process. This means that she will
continue to stay in touch with SongU.com for their upcoming project
needs. We're really happy about that since they supply music for
major events such as the Olympics, as well as several TV and sports
shows


songu is helping songwriters have success
http://www.SongU.com/ifs



Congrats to my friend and cowriter Jen Rathbun

her CD Coffee, Chocolate & Men Jen Rathbun TX
was runner up in the
Cabaret Album Category of the JP Folks

http://www.jpfolks.com/MusicAwards/2006/Winners/Album.htm

Please let me know if you were a JPF finalist or winner.

ande

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I read this in someone's myspace profile:

Who I'd like to meet:
ANYONE positive or at least trying to put something positive into
the world.
Someone who stops and listens instead of just walking by.
The person that sits alone in the corner.(their story offers
inspiration)
Anyone who paves a path for like minded people to follow.
Someone that must create in order to live.
Everyone who overcomes the life they were born into.

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Ever Tried SongRamp?
It's where I keep most of my catalog online
drop by
http://www.songramp.com/?ReferMember=1371

Songramp is now allowing members to Sell Downloads of their songs
Members can easily place their songs in the store. In fact, its as
easy as checking a box when you upload/edit your songs in the Open
Mic. We hope that fans will show their support by purchasing
favorite songs from SongRamp members. Purchased songs can then be
downloaded to your computer, iTunes, MP3 player, or burned to CDs.

Sell Downloads of Your Songs!


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Date: Tuesday, December 5th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Place: Opal Divine's (Penn Field) at 3601 South Congress

eSession.com is a state-of-the-art web application allowing clients
from around the world to hire renowned musicians, engineers and
producers.

eSession currently has over 500 talent members who have worked with
the industry's top artists including: David Bowie, Beck, Shakira,
Peter Gabriel, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Sting, and more. The
site handles all financial negotiations, transactions, and
communications via audio/video, and provides drag and drop file
transfer between the client and talent.

With eSession, all client and talent work from their own personal
studios using high speed internet while saving the client valuable
time and money, as well as access to previously inaccessible world-
class talent.

On December 5th at 6:30 pm, eSession will give a presentation and
show off the new site that has the potential to gradually change the
entire music industry for the better.

After the 30 minute presentation, there will be questions and
answers with CEO Austinite, Gina Fant- Saez as well as many of their
Austin based talent members.

No RSVP is necessary to attend the event.

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American Idol News Blog

Chris Daughtry Talks Exclusively About His Debut Album!


Chris found the work particularly rewarding, having written three
songs by himself. He co-wrote all but one song. Reluctant to take
all the credit, however, Chris makes sure to mention all the blood,
sweat and tears that went into the CD on the part of his band. Not
only did they want to write and perform catchy tunes, but they were
also looking for songs that had a good radio hook, and he definitely
feels like they ve succeeded with this album."

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Exchange? You Should!
Do you understand how royalties for digital music transmissions are
collected and distributed? If you're a musician, you need to know
about SoundExchange.

SoundExchange®, Inc. is a nonprofit performance rights organization
embodying hundreds of recording companies and thousands of artists
united in receiving fair compensation for the licensing of their
music in the new and ever-expanding digital world.

SoundExchange licenses, collects and distributes public performance
revenues for sound recording copyright owners (SRCOs) and artists
for noninteractive digital transmissions on cable, satellite and
webcast services.

The Digital Performance in Sound Recordings Act of 1995 and the
Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 grants a performance right
in sound recordings. As a result, copyright law now requires that
users of music pay the copyright owner of the sound recording for
the public performance of that music via certain digital
transmissions. The U.S. Copyright Office has designated
SoundExchange as the administrative entity for subscription
services' statutory license fees.

If you believe you might be owed digital royalties, you can search
SoundExchange's PLAY list to find out if they are holding any money
for you. To collect royalties on sound recordings transmitted
between February 1, 1996 and March 31, 2000 and first distributed by
SoundExchange in November of 2001, you must register with
SoundExchange by December 15, 2006. For complete information or to
register with Sound Exchange, please visit www.soundexchange.com.

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have you seen this project?
http://cdbaby.com/cd/berkleecom

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Last week ASG held a symposium and announced the results of their
contest

Grand Prize
"I Adore You So" - Charles Moster

Instrumental Category: Finalists

Long Journey Home - Michael S. Hysinger
York Creek Exit - Joel Dilley
Danza de Alergria - Joel Dilley
Love Could Be the Thing - Jannie Funster
West Texas Summer - Morri Hartgraves

Winners:

1. Long Journey Home - Michael Hysinger
2. Danza de Alegria - Joel Dilley
3. York Creek Exit - Joel Dilley


Country Category: Finalists

Mirror Mirror - Ashleigh Wehmeyer
Lessons Learned - Paul Gillia
Seven Pound Baby Girl - Kralne/Aylor
Rock Away the Blues - Tommy Byrd
Holding On - Ed Williams
Do Nothing With You - Ed Williams
Love Broke the Fall - Tommy Byrd

Winners:

1. Love Broke the Fall - Tommy Byrd
2. Lessons Learned - Paul Gillia
3. Seven Pound Baby Girl - Kralne/Aylor


Lyrics Only Category: Finalists

Sugar - Lee Edwards
Flying Home To Me - Jannie Funster
Bones - Jannie Funster
Shades of Lonely - Jacquelyn Fraley
The Bridge - Kenna Zishka

Winners:

1. Bones - Jannie Funster
2. Sugar - Lee Edwards
3. The Bridge - Kenna Zishka


Blues Category: Finalists

You're Too Late, I'm Gone - Steve Power
Fanny - Lee Edwards
Alive - Lee Edwards
Blues Meany Blues - Nigel Eccleston
Hooked on You - Nelson Norwood
Dixie Cup - Nelson Norwood
Love Stamp - Steve Bernstein

Winners:

1. Dixie Cup - Nelson Norwood
2. Fanny - Lee Edwards
3. You're Too Late, I'm Gone - Steve Power


Pop Category: Finalists

Wanna Love You - Charles Moster
Only For a Moment - Ed Williams
Autumn Town - Billy Winston
Gym - Joe Strouse
I Adore You So - Charles Moster

Winners:

1. I Adore You So - Charles Moster
2. Only For a Moment - Ed Williams
3. Wanna Love You - Charles Moster


Rock Category: Finalists

Sweet Lovin' - Nelson Norwood
1 Thessalonians - Samantha Miller
1000 Goodbyes - Kim Townsend
Find Me Another Love - Jeff Loftin
Other Side of Heaven - Billy Winston
Silence Isn't Golden Anymore - Billy Winston
Running Out of Time - David Hetrick

Winners:

1. Running Out of Time - David Hetrick
2. 1 Thessalonians - Samantha Miller
3. Sweet Lovin' - Nelson Norwood


General Category: Finalists

Good Night Baby - Linda Hardy
I Adore You So - Charles Moster
Other Side of Heaven - Billy Winston
Let the World Turn Without You Tonight - Linda Hardy
So Glad To Be Walking - Linda Hardy
Mirame - Jonas Alvarez
1000 Goodbyes - Kim Townsend
Grandpa Kiss - Billy Marabella

Winners:

1. Mirame - Jonas Alvarez
2. I Adore You So - Charles Moster
3. Let the World Turn Without You Tonight - Linda Hardy

Jazz Category: Finalists

I Adore You So - Charles Moster
New Potatoes - Joe Strouse
Digital City - Timothy Gangwer
Zig Zag - Kathy Street & Tommy Byrd
Kisses and Conversation - Tommy Byrd
Autumn Town - Billy Winston

Winners:

1. Kisses and Conversation - Tommy Byrd
2. I Adore You So - Charles Moster
3. Zig Zag - Kathy Street & Tommy Byrd


Inspirational Category: Finalists

Lord Lay Your Hands On Me - Stan Williams & Larry Lynn
Interesting World - Lee Edwards
It's Not The End Of Days - Charles Moster
So Glad To Be Walking - Linda Hardy
Well Water - Donnie Mills
Going Home - Donnie Mills
Love Broke The Fall - Tommy Byrd

Winners:

1. It's Not The End Of Days - Charles Moster
2. Love Broke The Fall - Tommy Byrd
3. Well Water - Donnie Mills


Singer-Songwriter / Bare Bones Category: Finalists

Never The Pretty Girl - Betty Soo
Guinevere - Roy Hughes
Headed West - Kit Holmes
A Chance To Be - Ed Williams
Suspended - Samantha Miller

Winners:

1. A Chance To Be - Ed Williams
2. Never The Pretty Girl - Betty Soo
3. Guinevere - Roy Hughes

Austin Songwriters Group
www.austinsongwritersgroup.com

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Austin Music Mixer

Good folks, good times, good contacts. Don't forget about the next
Austin Music Mixer on Tuesday, November 28th.

The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Opal Divine's on West
6th Street, upstairs. Hope to see you there!

The final Austin Music Mixer of the year will take place Tuesday,
December 12th.


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sign up for myspace
drop by
http://signup.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandjoin

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my buddy Gary Powell has written some excellent blogs at
http://www.garypowell.com/blogs/

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got this note from Donnie Mills
HEY ANDE!!!!
I have long been a DIFS subscriber and it has gotten me through some
weird and wonderful times in the past. I am coming from Mobile AL to
Austin for the Songwriter Symposium Nov 17-20 and will be at BB
ROVERS playing on the 18th from 9 till midnight. I would love to
meet you and get a chance to play for you and get your opinion. May
the God of your choice bless you as you have blessed us songwriters
with your inspirational emails!
Thanks,
Donnie Mills
Mobile, AL
~music brings people together~

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"Sugarcane" Video Premiere & Viewing Party
Body: You are cordially invited!!!

Autumn's "Sugarcane" Video Premiere & Viewing Party

Mark your calendars:
8 p.m. Wednesday, November 29

Six Lounge, 117 W. Fourth St., Austin
Complimentary Cover

Information: 512.472.6662
www.autumnonline.com
www.sixlounge.com

The "Sugarcane" video airs at 8 p.m. during the party that will
include a raffle. Afterward, Autumn will play an acoustic set with
Ryan Turner and special guests.

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Templeton Thompson has a new CD out
http://cdbaby.com/cd/templetont3/from/ande

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this was in a taxi newsletter:

"How good do my demos have to be?"

"If you're talking about the quality of your songwriting, the answer
is 'good enough to knock somebody else out of the number one spot,'"
muses TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow. "If you're wondering about how much
equipment you need in your home studio, then take a look at what
Elliot Park used to land his publishing deal!"

(Excerpted from a previous article about Park, written shortly after
he signed his publishing deal.)

"I use a Technics Digital Piano hooked up to a Boss 4-track Digital
Recorder. I usually do my own vocals, including harmony. When I need
a female vocalist I have a couple of very talented friends who help
me out."

"I don't really have an acoustically controlled environment. I mean,
I've seriously had to redo vocal takes because my dogs started
barking at a skunk outside. But a good mic and a little reverb added
(on my 4-track) makes a good demo. I never worry about padded walls
and all that â€" a room with a carpet works fine for me. The main
thing is the song."


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IFS reader Mez emailed me about his latest project:

Steven.Mesropian@... wrote:

Hey all,

here is a followup email to the one I sent out over a month ago
regarding the new startup venture for which I provided sonic
branding among other things... (my apologies if you had not received
the prior email)



Qambio has launched and now we need your help to spread the word
regarding this service. Please visit us at http://www.qambio.com/
but first let me introduce to you this unique yet innovative service.

Think of Qambio as the Ebay of charity - A central marketplace for
any individual who wants to get financial aid and any individual who
wants to give financial aid. Qambio offers over 20 different need
sectors and categories to which individuals in need can post their
requests, and to which donors can contribute directly. Need sectors
such as:

Children Needs, Tuition Aid, Medical Bills, Elderly Care, Home
Repairs, Food, Shelter, Dental Needs, Car Repairs, Credit Card Debt,
and many more.

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Singer Searching for Songs

Active Audio & Entertainment of San Diego is looking for great songs
for a talented 15 year old female artist with a powerful voice, and
the ability to sing multiple genres from pop to classical. Since
she is in the development process, we're looking for songs to assist
her in defining her style. To narrow it down, we're looking for
Alicia Keys pop/soul, Celine Dion pop and amazing big, edgy ballads
a la Christina Aguileras Hurt. Once we've found the right songs
they will be produced and recorded by Active Audio & Entertainment
and subsequently shopped to various outlets; labels, management,
talent agencies, etc. If the song is compelling enough, a
publishing deal may be offered. Send MP3s and lyric sheets to
ActiveAandE@... or send to P.O. Box 28342, San Diego CA 92198.

Thank you,

Ken and Becky Rash
Active Audio & Entertainment
http://www.4activeaudio.com/
(858) 673-5441

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"Hallmark rocks: Sound Cards resonate with new market for
traditional firm"

To view this article on the Lansing State Journal's Web site, go to:

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?
AID=2006610100315

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from http://www.nme.com/news/nirvana/24900
Nirvana music to feature on TV show
CSI to go grunge
Nirvana's songs are set to be featured in episodes of US crime show
CSI : Miami.

The CSI franchise, which is known for its use of The Who songs, will
feature four of the band's tracks.

The soundtrack licensing deal came about when Kurt Cobain's widow
Courtney Love sold a 25% stake in Nirvana's song catalogue to
Primary Wave Music Publishing.

Love's manager Peter Asher said : "We believe if we say yes to the
right things, we can do both - make money and do the right thing for
the catalogue."

The episode of 'CSI : Miami', that is due to air in November, will
feature several Nirvana with 'Come As You Are' set to feature most
prominently.

According to Forbes, the only condition that Primary Wave set was
that the 'CSI: Miami' episode "Not feature any suicide or drug-
addiction themes."

Instead, the episode that will air, is about evil military
recruiters.

Speaking about the future use of Nirvana songs Primary Wave chief
executive Lawrence Mestel said : "You will never see Kurt Cobain's
music in a fast food hamburger advertisement - that won't ever
happen.

"We're looking at things that relate to cutting-edge technologies,
products that are green and eco-friendly, products that Kurt would
have liked to have his music represented by."

Previously 'All Apologies' had been used in an episode of 'Six Feet
Under' and 'Something In The Way' was used in the 2005
film 'Jarhead'.

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Write On,

ande rasmussen

does anyone ever read IFS to the very end?