…“Not yet” is the best answer.
That’s the answer the world’s greatest songwriter (and a long-time Oasis Disc Manufacturing client) Richard Thompson gives when asked the question in interviews.
He means it—and so should you.
Expectations of fans (like customers in general) are always increasing. So you’d best keep upping your game.
–Micah Solomon
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| Oasis Disc Manufacturing is extremely lucky to have such a creative and loyal group of customers, and I wish you the very best here in the early stages of the New Year, after what has been a very memorable and productive year.I want to take a moment to specially acknowledge our Oasis clients who have requested, as in years past, that we make contributions in their honor to WhyHunger (formerly World Hunger Year). An amazing 493 Oasis client contributions are being sent to WhyHunger, for a total of $2,465. This is an impressive outpouring, and will help WhyHunger continue its important work.
WhyHunger is the brainchild of the late Harry Chapin, the much-beloved musician and the father of contemporary musician Jen Chapin. Jen, an Oasis client since the early days, introduced us to WhyHunger’s work, with which she is very much involved. You can learn more about WhyHunger at www.whyHunger.org. Thank you again for sharing 2011 with Oasis. We have made many new friends and enjoyed doing great projects with our dear old friends. Best wishes for the start of 2012! |
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I don’t, by and large, do book reviews, but it occurred to me that there might be some Oasis bands who are actually hitting the road not knowing how much they could benefit by having read–cover to cover– Martin Atkin’s volume Toursmart. If that’s your situation, I sincerely suggest you consider postponing any impending tour until you have a chance to nab a copy and study it.
Inside is everything from how to analyze a contract to, well, to the etiquette of what does and doesn’t go in the tour bus toilet. All compiled by Martin Atkins, now a college music business professor but unmistakably retaining the street cred and vibe of a former Johnny Rotten drummer (which he is).
P.S. I suggest you get the generously sized dead-tree version, not the e-book. You’ll want to dog-ear it. These are trees that died for a good cause: your successful touring.
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Tagged martin atkins, oasis cd duplication, oasis disc manufacturing, toursmart
Rest in peace, folk legend and champion Jack Hardy. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many of our clients and colleagues– and for cheering us on here at Oasis as well.
Here are a couple remembrances of Jack that will say more than I can:
New York Times obituary, Jack Hardy
Sharon Goldman remembrance of Jack Hardy
I do want to share this picture from when he came to cheer us on when we opened the new Oasis Disc Manufacturing NYC office. What a morale booster that was. Thanks, Jack.
Jack Hardy at OasisCD.com NYC office opening
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DELAIR, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Music has long affected our lives in immeasurable ways and now it can have a positive impact on the environment. Oasis Disc Manufacturing, the leader in CD & DVD manufacturing and packaging for independent musicians and filmmakers, is the first disc manufacturer to offer a 100% carbon neutral CD (including its packaging) to its clients.
The new Oasis Zero Carbon Footprint Digipak™ features the Oasis BottleTray: a flexible clear tray for CDs made 100% from water bottles which would otherwise be destined for a landfill or the incinerator, made to Oasis specifications by Sunlyte Packaging in Biddeford, Maine. It reduces carbon emissions by 88% overall compared to a jewel case (65% compared to a conventionally-trayed Digipak). (Free samples, courtesy of Oasis, are available for a limited time here . )
Just as importantly, the entire CD manufacturing, package, assembly and UPS shipping are now rendered 100% carbon neutral, thanks to carefully sourced carbon offset credits certified by Carbonfund.org. (Carbonfund was named the 2010 Reader’s Choice Best Carbon Offset Provider by TreeHugger.)
Oasis Disc Manufacturing has long been a leader in the music industry for promoting sustainable practices, while continuing to offer musicians a unique and quality presentation of their work.
“I’m especially excited because The Oasis Zero Carbon Footprint Digipak™ has a triple value of reducing landfill use, plastic consumption, and harm to the earth’s atmosphere!” says Oasis President and Founder Micah Solomon, adding, “As always, we’re very passionate about putting out great independent content by our clients while finding new, earth-friendly ways to manufacture it.”
Oasis customers are already getting on the Zero Carbon Footprint Digipak™ bandwagon, including top-selling children’s musicians and four-time Grammy® nominees Trout Fishing In America. Group manager, Dick Renko says this long-time Oasis client is interested in “migrating our catalog and new titles to the Oasis Zero Carbon Footprint Digipak format. It’s very much in keeping with Trout Fishing In America’s long-running commitment to the environment.”
The Oasis Zero Carbon Footprint Digipak is now offered in 4, 6, and 8 panel configurations.
About Oasis Disc Manufacturing
Oasis Disc Manufacturing is a replicator of CDs and DVDs for independent musicians, filmmakers, software developers and other content providers. Oasis has offices in Manhattan and in the Washington, DC area (Springfield, VA), and one of the most-visited websites in the industry, oasisCD.com. It has long been an innovator in “green” CD and DVD packaging, including the Oasis Soft-Spot® hub packaging, The Oasis Secret Envelope™ self-closing package, and extensive lines of Digipak and wallet configurations.
(Free samples, courtesy of Oasis, are available for a limited time here . )
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http://www.oasisCD.com
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Ultra short runs. Ultra short turn times
CDs & DVDs with complete packaging from Oasis Express..
You can get CDs and DVDs in quantities as small as 50 discs from Oasis Express! All of our popular packaging formats are now available, and it couldn’t be easier to get started. Simply:
1. Choose the packaging you want.
2. Upload your content and design – or use our fabulous online self-service design tools.
3. Choose your turn time – as fast as one day for some options – and you’re done!
Check it out at oasisCD.com/express
–Micah
Micah Solomon
President and Founder
Oasis Disc Manufacturing
P.S. Please note that discs purchased through Oasis Express’ short run service do not include Micah’s Tools of Promotion: the more than $1,000 worth of distribution and promotional services that are included with Oasis’ replicated disc packages. If you’re looking to launch a national campaign, we will still do it for you – and 100% free – with a purchase of as few as 300 replicated discs. Ready to learn more or order discs with a real-live human being? Click here to chat with us live or call 1-888-296-2747 to speak with someone immediately.
| Bill Troxler, a resident of picturesque Chincoteague Island — the island of Misty of Chincoteague fame — has so far made three CDs with Oasis. (In fact, the first one was recorded in my original basement incarnation of Oasis.) “There’s really nothing like a well conceived, well packaged CD to serve as a calling card and as a source of a musician’s income,” Bill explains. “So I try to keep my ‘CD portfolio’ updated every several years with a new release.”Bill’s most recent CD project, Music To Read By, has raised almost $20,000 to date to assist with the creation of a modern-day home for the library on his beloved, isolated Chincoteague Island. Packaged in Oasis’ standard jewel case, Music To Read By’s musical styles range from Mozart and new age to bluegrass and the blues.
“I recruited twelve island musicians (ages 21 to 92 years). Recording was done in my home studio, augmented with field recordings in a church and private residences. The resulting project not only raised nearly $20,000 for our library, but has also brought great pride to the island. “The project affected people in such an uplifting way that I am following it up with a fundraising project for the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, entitled Live on Chincoteague. The tracks of this new CD will be a sample of the live concerts the organization has presented. I am also in discussion with the Chincoteague Natural History Association to create another fundraising CD of the music of local musicians to help support efforts to restore the 150-year-old Assateague Lighthouse.” Check out the jewel case packaging option the Chincoteague Library used to raise $20,000 by clicking here, or for samples and a $200-off coupon on the Digipak packaging that Bill Troxler is using on his other projects, click here. Sincerely, |
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Ford is looking for independent bands and musicians, and has organized a fantastic contest with many exposure opportunities and a grand prize of a recording session produced by legendary (that’s an understatement!), Grammy-winning producer Don Was!
It’s called “Gimme the Gig,” and all you need to do to get involved is submit a video of you or your group playing the song you want to submit. Webcam, music video, cell phone cam… doesn’t matter. Just submit your video and get yourself in the running.
For more information and to submit your video, click here.
Then make sure to send your friends to the site so they can vote for your video.
Good Luck!
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Many congratulations from Oasis to our client Lee DeWyze on knocking it out of the park on American Idol, defying press speculation and predictions!
Purchase Lee’s independent CD “Slumberland” (packaged in OasisCD.com‘s Green Forestry Practices packaging, naturally!) at CD Baby now.
lee Dewyze: Slumberland (oasis Green Forestry Wallet) --available at CD Baby now
On May 22, fifteen Philly acts (several Oasis Disc Manufacturing clients among them, natch!) will perform at Maysies organic farm in Chester Co. PA to benefit a new conservancy center on the farm:
http://www.maysiesfarm.org/farmfest.html
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