• MUSLAB opens its call for the production of phonograms in co-production:
Composers and visual artists of any age, sex or nationality are invited to participate by sending their electroacoustic music or video-art works to the MUSLAB 2024 International Electroacoustic Music Exhibition. Bases: Guidelines for the works.
• Reception of works all year round.
• The duration of the work will be free.
• There is no limit on works. The type of works that we can receive are stereo audio to make CD format, MP4 video format to make DVD.
• The works must be signed by the author(s) (pseudonyms are not allowed).
• All works, including those that have previously been presented in competitions and concerts, can participate, if they are accompanied by a letter of consent for their presentation.
• The author assumes the responsibility of having the rights to present and publish the work that he submits to this call.
• Third selected the material that is sent, the phonogram will be made in a co-production between muslab cero Records and the participating artist.
Categories:
• Category A (audio only): open to stereo self-contained electroacoustic music compositions (tape music). Number of channels allowed: stereo.
• Category B (audio and video): open to autonomous electroacoustic musical compositions, With Video only one movement regardless of the duration. Number of channels allowed: stereo,
Allowed formats: .aif .wav .mp4
Job submission
You must register by filling out the form located at the end of the page and attach the following documents in a single zip to the download link:
1. A photograph in good resolution.
2. Signed letter of consent. (Download here).
3. full version material. WAV or AIFF version, MP4 For video. 1080p (HD): 1920 × 1080..
4. Attach a word document with the program notes
5. Pieces of multiphonic formats that wish to participate in the CD production selection must also send a stereo version in WAV or AIFF format.
If the documentation is not complete it will not be taken into account.
IMPORTANT: Do not use storage servers that delete files sent after certain time (e.g. Wetransfer NO).
Your files must be available at all times and until the date of publication of the results. Some options are: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive. About the selection of works.
MUSLAB extends an invitation to renowned composers and musicologists, all with extensive experience in electroacoustic music, to form a Selection Committee that will review the quality of the sound and visual works to be presented.
• The sending of the works and works for this selection does not imply a commitment of any kind between the parties until the agreement is signed, the works sent will be selected and evaluated by the evaluation committee and The relevance or not to the selection of MUSLAB artists will be decided.
• All works recorded with a record company must have a letter indicating this fact, as well as the permission of the record label so that they can be included in the selection.
• The CD-DVD, in co-production, will be sent to different music libraries and libraries in different countries and will be available for sale. The composer retains the copyright but authorizes the recording and dissemination of his work by MUSLAB-CERO RECORDS.• Audio recordings sent to the contest will not be returned to the composers and will remain in the MUSLAB archives for safekeeping.
• The Selection Committee may decide not to include a work in the production.
• All participants will be notified when their work is received and once it has been selected.
Call for Composers Phonographic Production Cero Records - MUSLAB
Job submission
Be part of the catalog of MUSLAB - Cero Records, label dedicated to contemporary music, chamber music, electroacoustic, improvisation, experimental, innovative fusions, and avant-garde
Incorporate your music into our new collectible series of Cero Records records – MUSLAB
The plan involves the production of a double collective album where the participants help to subsidize the production of the phonogram, and where the albums are distributed proportionally among the participants
Participate in the modern graphic design line de Cero Records, where we create visually attractive musical art objects, integrating music, content and graphic design
Spread your composition through the album section on the Cero website, where we will assign a link to your page or personal networks, and take advantage of the promotion on the radio, press written, electronic media, and seal networks.
Be part of the Cero community of artists, in which we will collectively generate a network, by sharing relevant information that helps us take advantage of opportunities and grow in reach
Make your music known on the main download and streaming platforms in the world
Collaborate with other composers around the world where your contribution is determined proportionally to the minutes your piece lasts
Get your physical albums with shipping included, or use the digital production scheme
The contribution to be made will be made known to you after analyzing your material and the type of product you want to make. .
Participation implies your authorization to use a mechanical license for the commercial digital distribution of your piece
Participating composers maintain 100% of the authorship of their music
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