January 8, 2025
Cody Fry on Leaving a Major Record Label and Finding His Niche Fronting Orchestras
The New Music Business with Ari HerstandAbout this episode
This week Ari sits down with Cody Fry, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and orchestral arranger known for his symphonic arrangements of his own music and other artists’ songs. Cody has been nominated for two grammys for arranging: this year for his adaptation of “The Sound of Silence” and previously for “Eleanor Rigby.” An incredible musician all around, Cody has found his niche fronting orchestras in a way that appeals to pop music lovers around the world. Cody has played Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Kennedy Center, and has hundreds of millions of streams online. In 2021, his song “I Hear a Symphony” (which had already been out for five years) went viral on TikTok and landed Cody a major record deal. In this episode, Cody talks about what it was like working with a major label and the specifics of his record deal. He also tells Ari why he decided to eventually leave the label and go independent once again. https://www.codyfry.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Artist's Journey: From Aspiration to Independence 02:50 Cody Fry: The Orchestral Innovator 06:02 Crafting Sound: The Art of Orchestration 08:52 Finding Your Unique Sound as an Artist 11:58 The Viral Breakthrough: TikTok and Its Impact 15:08 Navigating Record Deals: Insights and Experiences 18:02 The Transition to Independence: A New Chapter 20:52 Performing with Orchestras: A Unique Experience 23:55 The Future of Music: Independence and Innovation 39:54 Navigating the Music Business Without a Manager 42:44 The Importance of Team Members in Music 43:14 Non-Traditional Team Members and Their Roles 46:07 Managing Sheet Music and Publishing Rights 54:35 Exploring Alternative Revenue Streams for Artists 01:01:09 Creating Engaging Content for a Niche Audience 01:04:02 Future Aspirations and New Music Projects 01:08:13 Understanding the Value of Record Deals 01:19:37 The Evolving Landscape of the Music Business Edited and mixed by Ari Davids Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.