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over-man · 19th January 2007

I recorded an 8 piece hip-hop band live a few months ago. They paid the first half up front, latter half due upon delivery of final master. I finished mixing the set, they came in for an initial mixdown, but now they replaced the drummer and aren't sure if they can/should release the live show.

I don't think it matters at all, the contract was already signed for the live recording and it doesn't seem like the old drummer could do anything about it. Now I'm not getting paid until they decide what to do. They owe me either way, but I'd like to give them some advice from people w/ more experience. Thanks guys.

19th January 2007	#1
over-man Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 273 Thread Starter	Replaced Drummer while mixing live album...can/should they still release? I recorded an 8 piece hip-hop band live a few months ago. They paid the first half up front, latter half due upon delivery of final master. I finished mixing the set, they came in for an initial mixdown, but now they replaced the drummer and aren't sure if they can/should release the live show. I don't think it matters at all, the contract was already signed for the live recording and it doesn't seem like the old drummer could do anything about it. Now I'm not getting paid until they decide what to do. They owe me either way, but I'd like to give them some advice from people w/ more experience. Thanks guys.