LINKS
Here are some addresses that you may find of use or interest.ASCAP-The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers.
If you are looking for information about licensing and
copyright, this should be one of your first stops. The ASCAP database is easily searchable and contains a wealth of copyright and performer information. If you are an arranger, ASCAP (or the next entry, BMI) may be of great help in locating the copyright holder of any song that you have arranged.
ASCAP
BMI-Broadcast Music, Inc.
Another major source for performance and copyright
information. Like ASCAP, their site is easily searchable and contains a wealth of information.
BMI
The Library of Congress Online Catalog
Although the catalog is sometimes too large to be of practical use, it is another place to look for copyright information. Be very precise in your search terms, unless you have a lot of time to do some digging.
Library of Congress
Music Search: The Internet's Music Only Search Site
Another excellent starting point for music information leaning more towards the pop end of things. Lots of links.
Music Search
The Singer/Songwriter Directory
A directory of links and information for singers and
songwriters. They also have a section where you can link your page to their index and a bulletin board where you can get in touch with other musicians.
Singer/Songwriter Directory
The Church Music Report
In business for over 15 years and still going strong, TCMR is
an excellent source for Church musicians to keep up on the latest trends in evangelical church music. Lots of free offers and a job board. Even more stuff if you subscribe to the printed version. TCMR
Classical Net
If you are really into classical music with a capital "C",
then this is the site for you. Between their own files, and the links to other sites, you should be able to find out most anything about the classical side of music.
Classical Net
RealPlayer
Many sites encode their audio and video content in the Real format and you need to have RealPlayer to access this content. When configured correctly, RealPlayer can be used just for Real format content, but it can also handle most any audio or video stream, including Windows Media. Best of all, it is free!
RealNetworks
MP3
I'm afraid I'm a bit old fashioned in that I only play MP3s on my computer and I tend to use a separate player to handle the task, rather than an all-in-one like Real Player. QCD Player does the MP3 job quite well and runs quite unobtrusively in the background while I work. The basic version is free.
QCD Player
Barry's Collectibles
Although this site has nothing to do with music, Barry is a close friend, likes music a bunch, and we designed his web site. If you are looking for Hallmark ornaments, or Beanie Babies, drop on by.
Barry's Collectibles-Collectible Hallmark Ornaments
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