{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6b22dabf-b9be-45c2-bddb-1483c14ab221/677ddeba120e7eb3a755fe83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cody Fry on Leaving a Major Record Label and Finding His Niche Fronting Orchestras","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614da10f772a06733661598c/1736300161441-f4ccbae5-eaf8-41a2-ae1a-96e86b129ea4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.codyfry.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.codyfry.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Artist's Journey: From Aspiration to Independence</p><p>02:50 Cody Fry: The Orchestral Innovator</p><p>06:02 Crafting Sound: The Art of Orchestration</p><p>08:52 Finding Your Unique Sound as an Artist</p><p>11:58 The Viral Breakthrough: TikTok and Its Impact</p><p>15:08 Navigating Record Deals: Insights and Experiences</p><p>18:02 The Transition to Independence: A New Chapter</p><p>20:52 Performing with Orchestras: A Unique Experience</p><p>23:55 The Future of Music: Independence and Innovation</p><p>39:54 Navigating the Music Business Without a Manager</p><p>42:44 The Importance of Team Members in Music</p><p>43:14 Non-Traditional Team Members and Their Roles</p><p>46:07 Managing Sheet Music and Publishing Rights</p><p>54:35 Exploring Alternative Revenue Streams for Artists</p><p>01:01:09 Creating Engaging Content for a Niche Audience</p><p>01:04:02 Future Aspirations and New Music Projects</p><p>01:08:13 Understanding the Value of Record Deals</p><p>01:19:37 The Evolving Landscape of the Music Business</p><p><br></p><p>Edited and mixed by Ari Davids</p><p>Music by Brassroots District</p><p>Produced by the team at Ari’s Take</p><p><br></p><p>Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: <a href=\"https://book.aristake.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://book.aristake.com</a></p>","author_name":"Ari's Take"}