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Really loving the vibe of this track ? You've got something special here. I work with independent artists and would love to connect with you about your next moves. If you're open to it, reach out to me at amoskingsley010@gmail.com and we can talk more.
Hi Amos and thank you for kind words regarding my music. Very sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, I've been away and up to my neck with stuff. I'm not sure what my next move would be in regards to my music ? Some of my music has been selected many times, but the biggest road block with all of this is the PITA dealing with the folks that are selecting my material. The legalese is horrible, and nobody will work with me unless it's on their terms only. All of the "deals" that I have received are "Exclusive Deals" which I can understand, but what I don't understand is why these folks insist on owning my copyright. And what's worse is these folks aren't offering me a cent for my music. There's no money up front unless it's some kind of advance which there are numerous red flag strings attached. As an ASCAP member for years now and NARIP, plus all of the related music business conferences that I've attended, the main take away from all of these organizations, not to mention the numerous attorneys that I've spoken with is never never give up ones copyright which as you know is a persons "Intellectual Property". In my eyes if I pay for a copyright it's mine, unless somebody is waving some pretty good money in from of me and even then, I'm not sure I'd sell out. My point to all of this is that I'll admit it, I've become quite jaded with the music business and very disappointed in the way that artist folks are still being exploited. The music business literally stinks to high heaven and it always has. Being honest with you now at 77 yes I'd love to have my music or at least some of it go viral and such, but since I've been a performing musician for over 50 years I doubt that I'll be up my dream just because I haven't received any money from this whole music licensing racket. One last thing...I read in Bill Board Magazine not long ago that currently, an independent songwriter/musician that has music posted on the various web streaming platforms needs to have their music (song) streamed ONE MILLION times in order to make minimum wage. This is disgusting to say the very least. Will I stop writing my music, recording and producing myself in my very nice comfortable home studio any time soon ? I sincerely doubt it, I love what I do, bottom line. Much Peace, Charles Valona
That's alot man, can you hit me up via email, i'd like us to discuss about some things. amoskingsley010@gmail.com
Thank you so very much for adding my song Even Now to your playlist, its an honor. Best Wishes for a happy & healthy new year. Much Peace, Charles Valona
Much Peace Mr. Valona! LC Team
Thanks Chris for sending the friend request, I did accept it. I'll be checking out some of your music soon, Charles Valona and Happy Holidays to you and yours
I love your songs
Thanks Lenita for coming by and taking a listen to some of my music, great seeing you, C.
Thank You for liking my song, The Last Night of Christmas. Much Peace, Charles
Just wanted to say Thank You William for liking my song "The Gate". I wrote and recorded the "The Gate' in my home studio many years ago, in fact as I was just getting into setting up my home studio and learning to record & produce my own original music, The Gate was the first thing I ever recorded. Quick shout out to bassist Bruce Colin and drummer Kenji Kate for their wonderful contributions to my music. BTW: I just listened to some of your tunes, very nice, to bad I'm not in Ireland so we could work together :) Much Peace, Charles Valona
Just wanted to Thank You for rating my music, Clueless and My Aunty. Much Peace, Charles Valona
Peace Charles! LC Team
Thanks for the update Frank, seems things have gone well for you while being a Broadjam member and such. Wishing you continued success. Much Peace, Charles Valona
Thank You so very much for all the stars my friend. Much Peace, Charles
Hi Frank, just wanted to say thank you for liking my music and I really like some of your things as well. Much Peace, Charles Valona
Thanks Charlie for checking out my music, stay well, Charles
Very cool
Very Cool ! BTW, Happy New Year, stay well& safe. Charles Valona
You're Welcome James!Let us know how we can help! Good luck! LC Team
oh-o, my name is Charles Valona, :)
Thanks for the nice review
Thank you for the nice review.
Thank you LC for the good review
Thank you LC nice review!
Congrats on receiving your placement and best of luck with your future efforts. Also, thank you for checking out my music glad you liked what you've heard. Much Peace, Charles
Hey Charles,Great piece!, Great atmosphere! Push this one to the next James bond movie!It sounds like it could be the theme song! LC Team
Thank You so very much for your support. I love being a Broadjam member and giving as well as receiving support from fellow members. Here's to your continued success and future projects. Much Peace, Charles
Beautiful***
Thank You Emmett. Much Peace, Charles
Charles Congratulation! I like your song "Dreams" The way you sing it sounds good.
Thank You
Sorry for such a late response, thank you for your kind words. Much Peace, Charles
Merry Christmas Ionut and thank you for the high praise for my tune "Silent Mind". I hope you are well and having a peaceful holiday season, Charles.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Happy Thanksgiving and much peace to everyone on Broadjam. This year I'm especially thankful for Roy Elkins and Broadjam, such a great opportunity for all to come together and share. Peace & Kindness, Charles Valona
Hi Ionut, just listened to Back Of Beyond and Mysteries...nice work my friend, this is straight up movie soundtrack stuff t me. Much Peace, Charles
Thank you very much Charles! I really appreciate your support
Thank You Ionut for liking my music. Much Peace, Charles
Always a pleasure!
Thank You Kathy for selecting my song "Up & Over". I had an emergency and was away from my desk and home for the past couple of weeks. Peace & Kindness, Charles Valona
You are welcome! It is already spinning on our jazz station.
Thanks Kathy, I have a new tune that I'll be posting soon plus some others that I've had done for awhile, but just ran out of time to post them when I sent you the first batch :) Peace, Charles
Nice work Debbie, Peace & Kindness, Charles
Thank you Charles !-team effort with my songs~d
Hi Ionut, I just listened to your new version of "End of Innocense' that you just posted and loved it! If you lived here closer to me in the US I'm quite sure we could be friends and maybe do some work together. I love your ideas and sensibilitie. Thanks for sending me the notice. Peace & Kindness, Charles charlesvalonagroup.com
Hi Charles! Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and rate! All the best!
Definetly "more than less"!!!lol
Thanks Ron
Thanks Ron and sorry for the late reply, yikes !
This belongs in a James Bond movie, love it, Peace, Charles
Charles.. Thanks, Which song are we referring to!!??
Funny Kind Of People, nice work.
Hey Charles.. would love to sing one of your tunes!!.. Love your guitar sound and your arrangements!!
Hi Charles, Thank you for the kind review of "Left Out Of Paradise". I have never been compared to Garbo Szabo. While I'm sure you meant that in regard to melodic style and song construction and not the guitar playing, that made my day. I'm not a very good guitarist and often write well beyond my pay grade. I can write but I can't really play it. A lot of my work is in rough form and I seek out real guitar talents to actually play on finished works. Any way I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Such positive comments coming from a guitarist of your caliber are really awesome..... kenney PS: Does Jeff Beck know that your song "Haunted Heart" is available?
You're very welcome Kenny, I've tried contacting JB, but he's always to busy sounding great, :) Peace
hey Charles, thx for taking time to critique my track, very useful remarks.
Wow I love the songs vibe, so earthy and organic like. BTW, nice voice +++