Music Licensing and Commercialization

The speaker reflects on their music licensing strategy, initially criticized for licensing music to commercials. They discuss the irony of critics working for ad-funded publications and the shift in the music industry towards licensing. Despite initial struggles, their album gained success through licensing. The speaker emphasizes their love for music over commercial success, focusing on sharing their music rather than profiting from it.

What was the speaker's strategy for licensing music to avoid criticism?

• License in non-English speaking countries

• License only in English-speaking countries

• License only in the UK and the US

• Avoid licensing altogether

Why does the speaker find the criticism from journalists ironic?

• Journalists' publications are funded by ads

• Journalists never write about music

• Journalists do not listen to music

• Journalists support all musicians

What was the initial reception of the speaker's album 'Play'?

• Immediate commercial hit

• Instant success

• No success initially

• Mixed reviews

How did the music industry change regarding licensing?

• Licensing is illegal

• Critics of licensing now embrace it

• Only new musicians license music

• Licensing is now less common

What is the speaker's main motivation for making music?

• To become famous

• To win awards

• To make a lot of money

• To share their passion for music