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Paul Anthony Cook (aka Paul Cooke) (born December 18, 1961) is an English drummer, percussionist and composer best known for his work on the album Diamond Life by the group he co-founded, Sade. Cook formed Sade in 1983 with fellow Pride band members, Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman.


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SO here how it works with our REP agreement you guys get a non exclusive deal on the song we are interested in. So you give us the right via the REP agreement to pitch the song for Film's - Commercials etc. You have to sign our standard publishing contract but it only kicks in if we get the song placed with a music supervisor. So every things cool, if you dig it get in touch.
PUBLISHING TERMS:
Publishing Terms –PCM Contract
For the term of the contract all rights (copyright, publishing) transfer over to the publisher who will protect the rights of the work in their assigned territory and endeavour to capitalise the use of your track by licensing the track through the medium of sheet music sales, song placement with music supervisors [film, tv, ads, release as commercial recording by other artist, multi-media...] ) The publisher is responsible for ensuring the track is registered with a performing rights society and if the songwriter is also registered with a PRS then this will be registered and royalties due to the songwriter paid via their PRS. Failing that the publisher will keep accurate records and pay royalties due to the songwriter. The writer cannot be allocated less than 50% share of royalties. Any adaption’s made to the work by a Licensee will be credited to the original songwriter 100%. -the songwriter will be approached concerning changes and have control over the go-ahead for such changes. Standard 60/40 split in songwriters favour in all net royalties: - If recorded and released by another artist - If used in film/ TV/ Ads/ multi-media - From sale of sheet music And 10% of the retail selling price of any physical sales will paid to the assignor. If the publisher acquires the services of a sub-publisher the songwriters share of net royalties is 60% of the 80% received by the publisher. The sub publisher taking 20%Any questions to Paul Cooke at [email protected] Cooke Music (ASCAP) is run by legend Paul Cooke founding father of the 80's band Sade. Paul co-wrote produced and performed on the album 'Diamond Life' in 1983 and was responsible for producing such 'iconic' Sade hits such as 'Smooth Operator'and 'Your Love is King'. Paul created the original drum track for 'Smooth Operator'in 1982. Paul was presented a Triple Platinum Disc by the BPI to recognise sales for over 100,000,000 in the UK alone for the album 'Diamond Life'. The album has gone on to sell tens of millions of copies around the world.Diamond Life Entertainment Ltd is the UK based company thatis affiliated to PCM. Paul Cooke is a Director of the company andis responsible for the administration and the running of the company and the Record Label - Diamond Life Records. Further to this Diamond Life Records has reciprocal relationships with Paul Cooke Music (ASCAP)based in the USA and also Urban Angel Music based in Ireland as well as Mi5 Records & EMI records in theUSA. DLR has an eclectic mix of artists music licensed and the catalogue is exploited worldwide and via every digital platform in the world including EMI digital in the USA. Further reciprocal relationships are currently being established via Japanese and other Asian companies to deliver the DLR catalogue via mobile networks in the future. UAM in Ireland specifically pitch the DLR catalogue to music supervisors inconjunction with PCM with the aim to create licensing opportunities in Films, TV Commercials and via other media platforms for the DLR catalogue. ..
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Paul Cooke BLOG Re: Diamond Life Records
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OIH6V5Qbd0


Don't You Wish Your Father Was Hot Like Your Mum by Tray Electric
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCBMDcvBJg

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Hi IF YOU HAVE SONGS THAT WOULD WORK IN FILMS OR COMMERCIALS THEN LET US HAVE IT:) SAMPLE AGREEMENT BELOW>TO: [YOUR NAME GOES HERE]Re: Non-Exclusive Representation AgreementTRACKS: [Insert Track Name]TERRITORY: WorldThis letter constitutes our Agreement with respect to our representation of you, in the above territory, for the purpose of placement of the above tracks in film/television and Ad agency requirements. Also to managers/artists for album cuts, for major release compilation albums and soliciting an artist/producer recording agreement from a record label (the “distribution agreement”). If no commercial recordings or public performances have taken place within two [ 2 ] years then the composer making a written request will automatically have the rights returned.In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, it is agreed as follows:1. We shall use every reasonable effort to obtain the best possible offers/placements and report to you immediately any offer that we obtain.2. If we are successful in obtaining a cut/placement/deal for you, the attached publishing agreement, which you will review and approve before signing this Representation Agreement, shall go into effect. You agree that signing this Representation Agreement signifies acceptance of the Publishing agreement, which you will pre-sign at the same time as signing this Representation Agreement. The Publishing Agreement will be dated in the future to coincide with the placement/deal. 3. If after this Agreement is terminated, for any reason, you enter into a distribution/record/placement deal with any of the record and/or Television/Film/Ad companies approached by us on your behalf during the term hereof, such agreement shall be deemed procured as a result of my efforts, and you will be obligated by the enclosed Publishing Agreements. 4. You acknowledge that I have advised you to seek independent legal counsel and advice prior to your signing of this Representation Agreement and the attached Publishing Agreement, and that you have obtained such independent legal counsel and advice. You further acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the contents of these agreements and/or have had the contents fully explained to your satisfaction.5. This Agreement and any alteration, amendment or modification hereof shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between us relating to the subject matter hereof, and all previous understandings, whether oral or written, have been merged herein. No alteration, amendment or modification hereof shall be binding unless in writing, signed by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.If the foregoing meets with your approval, kindly so indicate by initialing each page and signing this letter and the Company Agreements at the places indicated, and return to me, whereupon this letter shall constitute a Representation Agreement between us, executed as a sealed instrument in accordance with the terms and provisions set forth above. Sincerely,Paul Cooke Diamond Life Entertainment Ltd & Paul Cooke MusicACCEPTED AND AGREED TO: Date: _________________________________ ______________________ [insert name of songwriter here]______________________ _______________________ Albert Einstein - Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds..........WANTED MUSIC FOR FILM _ TV ADVERTSSend me your mp3's for consideration at [email protected] Paul Cooke Producers, artists, songwriters....film makers, directors, advertising agents, media companys.

My Blog

CLOWN CORPSE LIVE AGAIN ON KCFM 99.8 10th MAY - 8PM

CLOWN CORPSE LIVE AGAIN ON KCFM 99.8 10th MAY - 8PM
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 12:55:00 GMT

CLOWN CORPSE LIVE AGAIN ON KCFM 99.8 10th MAY - 8PM

CLOWN CORPSE LIVE AGAIN ON KCFM 99.8 10th MAY - 8PM
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 12:47:00 GMT

re JAPANESE MOBILE DISTRIBUTION - Live 2 weeks

Diamond Life Records artists music catalogue live and direct on Japanese Mobile networks in 1-2 weeks time, how cool is that. If any artists are interested in distributing their music to the Japane...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Warner Chapell Deal on White Christmas

Just got the contracts back from Warners Publishing agreeing to a 50-50 split with Irving Berlin on our version of White Christmas titled Merry Xmas 2 U by P Eye Eye.So if you want a stocking filler y...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Don't You Wish Your Father Was Hot Like Your Mum by Tray Electric

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCBMDcvBJg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCBMDcvBJg
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT

JUST DONATED MY SADE ROYALTIES TO A SCHOOL

http://bit.ly/8jRGO Just donated my Sade royalty's to this school building project in the Himalayas
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:47:00 GMT

THE BEST OF TEGLEG V2 OUT NOW

http://www.djshop.de/p/MP3/10005751/tegleg_the_best_of_tegle g_v2/
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:16:00 GMT

PCM SIGNS BILL HALEY TRACKS

Just signing up 3 classic Bill Haley tracks for representation to Film, Commercials etc....How cool is that 1-10?
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:18:00 GMT

THE BEST OF PAUL COOKE - OUT NOW

CLICK TO PURCHASE TRACKSThe Best of Paul Cooke out Now.....
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:48:00 GMT

DLR ARTISTS PRESS RELEASES

CLOWN CORPSE - Clown Corpse  Maxi EP<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />.. ..The debut Maxi Single release from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:17:00 GMT