schmacko
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Post by schmacko on Mar 27, 2015 9:59:36 GMT -5
I know I don't come here often, but I figured this was worthy news. Not only did Duran Duran sign with Warner Bros, WBR bought their old catalog from EMI! www.marketwired.com/press-release/warner-bros-records-signs-duran-duran-to-global-recording-contract-2004298.htmI was curious about this quote in the article: "'We could not be happier to be making this deal with Warner Bros., and are looking forward to working on our forthcoming album release with not only their US team but also everyone else within the Warner family around the world," said bassist John Taylor. "We are also excited that this deal means we will be reunited with our catalogue after years apart -- and in that sense it really feels a little like coming home.'" I It confused me, because I knew that EMI/Capital were under Universal, so I asked Katy Krassner: "In yesterday's Warner Bros. press release, it quotes John as saying they're reunited with their old catalog. I though Capitol/EMI (now under Universal Music Group) were the record company from 1980-1999. Am I missing something, or did Warner Bros. buy the old catalog!?!?!" Katy almost immediately responded: "WBR bought the EMI catalogue." As a curious side note - with their work under sony in the early '00s, this means that Duran Duran has been under all three major record conglomerates at some time in their career.
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Post by schmacko on Mar 27, 2015 10:20:44 GMT -5
OK, I have more details. I missed this; I think I've got it sorted out. Duran Duran was moved under Parlaphone by Universal in 2009, and Warner Bros. bought Parlaphone and other EMI catalogs in February of 2013. Parlaphone handled all non-UK European distribution of all the stuff through Thank You.
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Post by josefk on Mar 27, 2015 10:24:47 GMT -5
This is from the Warner Music website:
01 Jul 2013
Warner Music Group Completes Acquisition of Parlophone Label Group
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG), an Access Industries company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Parlophone Label Group (PLG) from Universal Music Group (UMG), a subsidiary of Vivendi.
In addition to the historic Parlophone label, PLG includes the Chrysalis/Ensign labels in the United Kingdom, EMI Classics and Virgin Classics and the EMI operating companies in Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden.
The transaction brings these important and influential companies together with WMG’s own iconic labels including Atlantic, Asylum, Big Beat, East West, Elektra, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Bros., Warner Music Nashville, Word and WMG’s own network of local affiliates and licensees in over 50 territories worldwide, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers.
Len Blavatnik, Chairman and founder of Access Industries, said, “This is a defining moment for Warner Music, which is strengthened today by the addition of PLG’s acclaimed roster, renowned catalog and gifted executives. This acquisition further cements Warner Music’s place as the world’s best home for extraordinary artists.”
Stephen Cooper, CEO, Warner Music Group, said, “We are delighted to officially welcome PLG’s legendary roster and dynamic team to the Warner Music family. This acquisition unites two companies synonymous with incredible music, pioneering labels and artists that have shaped genres and defined generations. By staying true to our shared values, leveraging our complementary strengths and investing in growth, we will build on that remarkable legacy to set new standards in artist development and drive industry-leading innovation. Above all, this historic deal will create global opportunities for great music talent.”
PLG, formerly a part of EMI Music, includes a broad range of some of the world’s best-known recordings and classic and contemporary artists spanning a wide array of musical genres. PLG’s artist roster and catalog of recordings includes, among many others, Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Eliza Doolittle, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue, Danger Mouse, David Guetta, Pablo Alborán, M. Pokora, Raphael, Mariza, David Bowie, Radiohead, Tina Turner, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, Jethro Tull, Blur, Kate Bush, Daft Punk, Edith Piaf, Itzhak Perlman and Maria Callas.
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Warner has had control of DD's EMI catalogue for nearly 2 years and has done nothing with it, like releasing a deluxe remastered version of TWA. Hopefully this record deal will jump start that project and others like a retrospective compilation.
It will be interesting to see if Pop Trash, Astronaut and RCM found a home with Warner. It shouldn't be too hard to reclaim the rights to Pop Trash from Disney/Hollywood Records. If the Jonas Brothers could keep their catalogue rights when they left, DD should be able to negotiate a deal for one commercially unsuccessful album. The other two might be more difficult to wrest away from Sony but anything is possible if the price is right.
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Post by schmacko on Mar 27, 2015 10:36:31 GMT -5
Also Medazzaland is floating out there - Warner Bros. hasn't done anything with that. (Like putting it up on streaming services). The problem is that's a "split" album, with a portion belonging to Virgin worldwide.
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Post by josefk on Mar 27, 2015 11:03:39 GMT -5
I would also like to know why DD is a featured artist on the BMG website. Perhaps they have a separate licensing agreement with that group? BMG/Duran Duran
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Post by schmacko on Mar 27, 2015 11:14:00 GMT -5
Well, Sony/BMG already have Astronaut and RCM under their distribution deal through the record company Epic. That may be part of it. I don't have any idea why they're touting AYNIN.
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Post by josefk on Mar 27, 2015 11:29:19 GMT -5
Sony/BMG was a joint venture that only lasted until 2008 when Sony bought out Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in the company to get full control of all music rights. The "new" BMG should have no control of DD's Epic Records master recordings, unless there was a carve-out that was never made public.
As far as Medazzaland is concerned, I thought EMI gave the band the master recordings back as a parting gift.
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Post by drnick on Mar 27, 2015 12:10:22 GMT -5
Thats what I heard too, making Medazza and Pop Trash the only albums that they own outright.
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Post by schmacko on Mar 27, 2015 13:02:41 GMT -5
OK, then, they only need to get RCM and Astronaut from Sony then.
I admit, finding all the answers on this is frustrating, cuz I'm not an expert.
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Post by intravenus on Mar 28, 2015 2:09:18 GMT -5
I would also like to know why DD is a featured artist on the BMG website. Perhaps they have a separate licensing agreement with that group? I think BMG is their publisher, separate from any record deals
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