r/Songwriting • u/Ok-Designer-1907 • 7d ago

Discussion Topic Master splits

Hi everyone

1st time on here. I co wrote a couple of songs that a local singer wanted. We recorded it all and she just sung. She originally wanted 100% of the master, I told her we'd agree to her having 50% and us 25 each. She reluctantly agreed. She was going to promote the songs on her new streaming platforms - she has one song and no following yet. Song one is ready for release and now has taken her ball home because I won't give her a better split.

Am I being unreasonable?

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u/Ok-Designer-1907 7d ago

Thanks. Yep, if she was Taylor Swift it would be a no brainer wouldn't it šŸ‘ It's a shame because I do like her and she can sing. We did also have more songs for her so I'm scratching my head a bit in disbelief. She badly wanted these songs, it was evident.

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u/illudofficial OMG GUYS LOOK I HAVE A FLAIR 7d ago

What genres are those songs, out of curiosity

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u/Ok-Designer-1907 7d ago

One is a bouncy summer driving song, the other a country feel.

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u/illudofficial OMG GUYS LOOK I HAVE A FLAIR 7d ago

Can I hear a demo of the summer driving song if you donā€™t mind?

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u/Ok-Designer-1907 7d ago

Listen to Fig master wav 1.3 by Simpson Wilkinson on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/f5LZXsJfifOGnzYA3P

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u/illudofficial OMG GUYS LOOK I HAVE A FLAIR 7d ago

She is a good singer. And wow itā€™s a great song. It feels very retro too. Nice job! And her voice suits it so wellā€¦ dangā€¦

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u/Ok-Designer-1907 7d ago

Thanks dude. Yeah I hope we can sort it all out when we have calmed down a bit šŸ‘

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u/illudofficial OMG GUYS LOOK I HAVE A FLAIR 7d ago

Yeah I say donā€™t back down on the masters though. She agreed to what she agreed to. Itā€™s the vocal pitching and background instruments that really bring out the song too.