From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2014 #263 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe:mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website:http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Monday, February 17 2014 Volume 2014 : Number 263 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- re: Taylor Swift as Joni (the tinted digest) [c Karma Subject: re: Taylor Swift as Joni (the tinted digest) I'm glad that we may have some folks with the long view on the list. I've said before on this topic (with some risk) that Taylor Swift (whether you are a fan or not) has the ability to turn more fans in younger generations onto Joni Mitchell than... Joni Mitchell. If even 2% of those who gravitate to this project because of Swift become interested enough to check out the original, this could mean a huge boost to Joni's finances, her legacy and her fans. With regard to whether Swift has enough chops or as to the machine's motivation for insuring the project's success, two things come to mind:1. I think we've seen enough lace along Swift's seams to be confident she'll prepare,2. Swift is probably the most powerful woman in the pop music business right now, and3. If it is a total disaster, and Swift is awfulis that going to make you love Joni any less, or make it any harder to get friends and loved ones to understand your devotion? Michael:Taylor Swift may or may not be good as a young Joni Mitchell. But what she will do is introduce millions of young listeners to the poetry and music of Joni Mitchell. I'm for that. From Mona:If nothing else, Taylor - love her or not - she will bring the real-deal-Joni, to a new generation of people - and that -IMO is not a bad thing. I am staying open on this one - no judgment. Mona And of course, El Paz, re: Diana as Billie:I thought she did a good job on the Billie movie and certainly brought Billie's music to the attention to oodles of people out there who had no clue who Billie Holiday is only because they are fans of Supremes or Diana solo. IN all fairness to Ms. Swift the same thing would happen and then more people would know the difference and we might attract some new blood to the trough. Dave wrote *very correctly* (and let's remember that Joni owns her publishing, and can keep her music from being performed by anyone other than herself in the filmthe licenses for synchronization and for master use are separate negotiations):...sync licenses are different. When your music accompanies picture, the rights and royalties are negotiated by the copyright holder/publisher and could be potentially denied altogether. Stephen wrote:John Sayles did write the screen play so it can't be all that bad - and it would be a serious kick for the catalogue.I get a thrill every time I see Joni's name in the newspaper, or liner notes, or in third party reference. That's why it's so important for artists like Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet as well as Taylor Swift to entertain and educate audiences about a unique and humane artist like Joni Mitchell. What brings you to a museum to see a great painting. It's a facsimile of the original that intrigues you to seek the original experience. CCnow playing: Prime Time Ice Dancing long program, 2014 Olympics ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2014 #263 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list,sendtojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------