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Selling Samples on the Splice Charts with Dylan Kidd

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Selling Samples on the Splice Charts with Dylan Kidd
description
Ever been curious about the ways in music that money gets made? A big part of it is the sample/loop economy. Dylan has torn up the Splice charts with his one shots and loops, leading his music to major label releases and international brand campaigns. I discuss this vanguard of music with Dylan, as well his his musical journey, network, and his eponymous musical project.
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date
2023-11-21
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Selling-Samples-on-the-Splice-Charts-with-Dylan-Kidd-e2bp4gp
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/selling-samples-on-the-splice-charts-with-dylan-kidd/id1567355195?i=1000635548534&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BDup7AzDMk5EFY3IMHkqq
topicsDiscussed
  • The music business
  • Music production
  • Los Angeles
  • Quitting your job
  • Guitar
  • Collaboration
  • Friendship
  • Jazz
  • Drums
  • Songwriting
  • Funk
  • Soul and R&B
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**Dylan Kidd** has torn up the **Splice** charts with his one-shots and loops, work that's led to major label placements and brand campaigns. We talk about how the sample and loop economy actually works, the pool system that pays creators based on how popular their samples get, and how he built the sample pack "Sticks and Stones." Dylan traces his musical upbringing back to jazz band and early exposure to Motown, then the left turn of moving from New Orleans to LA's competitive session player scene. He argues that having diverse hobbies outside music feeds directly back into the work, and that keeping a day job while building a music career is nothing to be embarrassed about. He closes on something simple: music is an outlet, and picking up a guitar to noodle for ten minutes still counts.
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    Dylan's Musical Background
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    Dylan reflects on his early exposure to Motown and jazz, emphasizing how diverse influences shaped his musical journey.
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    Importance of Diverse Interests
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    He discusses how having multiple hobbies enriches his music-making process and balances his life.
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    New Orleans vs. LA Music Scene
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    583
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    Dylan shares the transition from the New Orleans scene to the competitive session player roles in LA.
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    The Role of Joy in Music Creation
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    He touches on the importance of maintaining joy and curiosity in music, urging artists to play for fun.
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    Sample Making and Splice Success
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    Dylan reveals how he created popular samples for Splice, showcasing the intricacies of the sampling system.
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    Realities of Being a Musician
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    He discusses the importance of having a day job to support his music career and the value of community in this pursuit.
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    I joined jazz band in high school, and we had a bunch of weird music jokes we were making all the time.
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    I think it's nice, and I actually think that empowers musicians... to have a diverse life and diverse interests because that spills into the music.
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    New Orleans was just a totally just like a left turn for me...I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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    I like going there just because it dusts out the cobwebs a little bit.
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    In its simplest form, music is just a great outlet...You can always pick up the guitar and just noodle for like 10 or 15 minutes.
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    Dylan Kidd is on Instagram and Twitter as 'Dylan Kidd Music'...check out the sample pack called 'Sticks and Stones' on Splice!
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faq
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    What is Splice and how does it work?
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    Splice is a subscription-based platform where users can download and use samples and loops in their music projects. It operates on a pool system where creators earn based on the popularity of their samples.
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    How did Dylan Kidd become successful in the sample/loop economy?
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    Dylan gained recognition by creating high-quality samples that peaked on Splice's charts, leading to collaborations and opportunities in music production.
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    Why is having diverse interests important for musicians?
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    Dylan emphasizes that engaging in various hobbies enriches a musician's creativity and informs their music, allowing for a more holistic artistic expression.
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