How I Got A $10,000 Music Publishing Deal

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  • Sometimes crazy ideas work.
    This is the story of how we gave a CD to Denis Desmond and got a publishing deal for our music.
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ความคิดเห็น • 167

  • @mistertv9930
    @mistertv9930 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    You’ve got the Irish gift of being a great storyteller!

    • @psylopanda2841
      @psylopanda2841 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr??? Such a great and inspiring history.

    • @allendean9807
      @allendean9807 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kissed that Blarney Stone….

    • @jeremyancelin7582
      @jeremyancelin7582 ปีที่แล้ว

      Comes from the Blarney's stone I presume

  • @diom00
    @diom00 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    2:33 this got to be the most unexpected, random and at the same time hilarious angles i have ever seen!
    Great storytelling. Sounds like a dream!
    Thanks for the encouragement

  • @GildedEntries
    @GildedEntries ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The world is rather grim these days, happy news in short supply; this episode is a sorely needed and amazing story. Thanks!

  • @sarthakkokane9948
    @sarthakkokane9948 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:34 POV: You're KDH"s ankle tracker

  • @slipknotserge
    @slipknotserge ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That low camera angle, where the the camera was on your foot as you were walking is genius! Awesome cinematography!

    • @quiksilver78
      @quiksilver78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought he was gangsta limping

  • @ricksrealpitbbq
    @ricksrealpitbbq ปีที่แล้ว +7

    100% agreed. I’m self employed and I started with nothing but an idea. Like you I made it a point to try my best to get noticed. For someone to give me the first break. With no experience as a business owner I landed a 5 thousand dollar contract. And believe it or not I was told the same thing… the man said he liked me because I had the balls to go for what I wanted. If you wait for someone to give you an opportunity it will probably never happen and you’ll go through life saying “what if”. Always take the chance. The worst that can happen is someone says no. I can think of worse things in life. Go for your dream and you’ll likely get it

    • @visionofdisorder
      @visionofdisorder ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the worst that can happen isn't someone saying no, they can take their time to really humiliate you and kill your hopes. it's a risky strategy that doesn't work out for most people.

  • @thewickedwizard
    @thewickedwizard ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love this story. I work in a guitar shop and I'm always telling my customers to go for it, try something new! No new genres were made by colouring inside the lines. If Hendrix had stuck to what he was told music would sound pretty different now. Your story fills me with confidence that sometimes hard work and a slight chance can pay off! Thanks!

  • @guidosaur7506
    @guidosaur7506 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The filming in this is really next level

  • @GatoPaint
    @GatoPaint ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love storytime with KDH! Never disappoints!

  • @RuthlessMojo
    @RuthlessMojo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's amazing that in a day where streaming and social media have drastically changed the recording industry that the old record a demo and take it to a publisher still works. The one thing I regret as a singer/songwriter is that I didn't push hard enough to get my work published.

  • @TheRockinDonkey
    @TheRockinDonkey ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was one hell of a story. Dennis sounds like a decent guy to accept your CD like that and set up another meeting. Can't wait to hear the story of how you got Michael Wagener to mix one of your songs.

  • @aprilkurtz1589
    @aprilkurtz1589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, KDH!!

  • @JamesWilson01
    @JamesWilson01 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome story, and what incredible foresight to film the whole process cinematically when you had such a low chance of success! 😉 Also very glad to hear you came out the other side of those Roaccutane side effects. That med is no joke and changes your body forever.

  • @albertplaysguitar
    @albertplaysguitar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You've got balls, bro.

  • @fireful0
    @fireful0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Heck yeah! Congratulations!!!

  • @memorabiliaexpert
    @memorabiliaexpert ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great story, fair play to you for having the balls.

  • @TriplicateTrey
    @TriplicateTrey ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been here since the very beginning of your channel.. and I am very happy for you. I hope you get every single thing you ask the universe for!

  • @badnamebob
    @badnamebob ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Way to go dude, thats great!

  • @luisnunes3863
    @luisnunes3863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations and good luck!

  • @jralanmorgan
    @jralanmorgan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey KDH, have you seen the film Airheads?
    Glad you didn't have to go that route.

  • @dannysoler05
    @dannysoler05 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn that's great

  • @syfman6
    @syfman6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story, and congratulations! 💚🎸

  • @michaellanyon1232
    @michaellanyon1232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That leg camera shuffle

  • @evh5150
    @evh5150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, happy for you and your band. Fortune favours the brave👍🏻keep rocking

  • @vaughanmacegan4012
    @vaughanmacegan4012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story! It just goes to show that with hard work, and, a little bit of luck, good things can happen. Then again fortune tends to favour the brave. With an Irish heritage and an Irish surname of MacAodhagáin (Anglicised to Egan), I hope you have even more good fortune and will get to hear about it on this channel.

  • @insightguitars
    @insightguitars ปีที่แล้ว +2

    congratulation, I hope everything goes well. your channel is amazing, I love it.

  • @cmdrleeloocatfish7619
    @cmdrleeloocatfish7619 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this story. Congratulations !!

  • @peterbenson2287
    @peterbenson2287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great story, well told.

  • @albertplaysguitar
    @albertplaysguitar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the house arrest cam!

  • @formallynamed85
    @formallynamed85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah that’s a cool story man hopefully things went and are still going good

  • @whatsallthefuzzabout
    @whatsallthefuzzabout ปีที่แล้ว

    Foot-Cam is the angle we have always wanted but never knew

  • @kainflynn1430
    @kainflynn1430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is without a doubt the best video I’ve seen you put up here (your other content is great as well).
    Maybe it was a mix of the genuine sincerity and pride along with my own experiences with being in a band. Actually if I’m being completely honest, your story gave me a little of that old lump-in-the-throat-nostalgia triggering memories of some of the best moments of my life so far. It’s quite obvious the memory of how you felt on the train ride home that day will be one of the shiniest much further down the road when you get to the wrinkly part of our lives. You can still see it light up your eyes when you’re recounting the event.
    Furthermore, you’re 100% correct in your advice.
    Throw caution to the wind,
    Do the crazy idea,
    And the Butthole Surfers still said it best when they said “it’s better to regret something you did than something you didn’t do”
    Thanks for the story,
    Keep on rockin’ in the free world!🤘

  • @famtoonen18
    @famtoonen18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Amsterdam. Great story mate, you've got balls.

  • @tonygonzalez958
    @tonygonzalez958 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a great story. congrats

  • @nickyd9361
    @nickyd9361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "You've got balls!" Loved the "old school" demo cd way method stories.

    • @Traumglanz
      @Traumglanz ปีที่แล้ว

      Old school times had old school methods.

  • @kotogray8335
    @kotogray8335 ปีที่แล้ว

    The camera on your leg was absolutely EPIC!
    I laughed out loud for a little too long

  • @ThomasBrunkard
    @ThomasBrunkard ปีที่แล้ว

    A great tale well told. Nice work.

  • @tim8767
    @tim8767 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm happy for you!!!

  • @johndinsdale4454
    @johndinsdale4454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Utterly superb! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing this 😎

  • @MichaelEMJAYARE
    @MichaelEMJAYARE ปีที่แล้ว

    Your voice is so soothing, and you truly do tell stories in a very gripping way.

  • @matthew83901
    @matthew83901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for sharing your story man!! It gave me the inspiration I needed!!!

  • @nachundnach
    @nachundnach ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story mate 🤘🏾⚡🎸

  • @ernieb3626
    @ernieb3626 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a cool story, cant wait to heat more! Good film on that too, I enjoyed it. Did I say I cant wait to hear more!?

  • @kosycat1
    @kosycat1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice story man! sooo cool

  • @marcotixxx
    @marcotixxx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congratulations🎉
    PS the story telling and visuals are amazing!

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean9807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bray!!!! Spent the spring of 2018 in Gorey, and didn’t want to leave! Love that part of Ireland!!

  • @danielpirone8028
    @danielpirone8028 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story !

  • @TomMusick
    @TomMusick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Always go for it, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

  • @nicholaspossinger7993
    @nicholaspossinger7993 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for you bro!!! It's refreshing to see that rock ain't dead yet!!! Can't wait to see you sell out Madison Square Garden! Cheers mate!!!

  • @bryanvaughn80
    @bryanvaughn80 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've seen almost all your videos and i think this is your best! outstanding!

  • @RecordingStudio9
    @RecordingStudio9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, you deserved it. And, great advice.

  • @LizardWizard_
    @LizardWizard_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Awesome story!

  • @julienklettenberg5816
    @julienklettenberg5816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done! 😎

  • @farmduck2762
    @farmduck2762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    $10K! Wow! that's almost enough to put a deposit on a new Les Paul.

  • @DavidMorley
    @DavidMorley ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video! Things happen if you try. You need that bit of luck too, but that also will come.
    Well over 30 years ago, I made a recording with 2 friends. One paid for it, and me and my best friend produced it. Me writing. Went to meet a label boss in a record store. That day, he offered me a chance to join the label. Started a form of career that I still have at 57. Sounds simple, but I had spent 5 years trying all sorts to get to that point.

  • @blacklassie558
    @blacklassie558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's an awesome story.

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome dude!

  • @geraldrauch1701
    @geraldrauch1701 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was awesome brother!!! like a short movie too!!! cheers!!!

  • @NicKenMic
    @NicKenMic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my man, you are inspiring indeed. great camera work too! i wish you all the best with your band! wish i could be in a band soon

  • @jimcoop5663
    @jimcoop5663 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shoe cam freaked me out man!

  • @cyrilgleiman7202
    @cyrilgleiman7202 ปีที่แล้ว

    riveting. enjoyed that story immensely.

  • @millennialanimal
    @millennialanimal ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a heartwarming story, great stuff!

  • @patchevansbrokencountry2583
    @patchevansbrokencountry2583 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great role model. You really research your audit videos and I know you had some set back in star guitar and you keep on going. In my eyes you are a success and have achieved far beyond my abilities. Talent and hard work should get you to more places. Brilliant.

  • @MrStatguy
    @MrStatguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Leaning up against the fence at the Peoples Park to get your music out to the people...Love it. Nice one

  • @mridley358
    @mridley358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story! Congrats! Now… don’t F it up! Keep up the good work! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @bigmike9527
    @bigmike9527 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shit like this is exactly why I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 🤘❤️🤘

  • @scottbrower9052
    @scottbrower9052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool story, bro.

  • @chuckcrunch1
    @chuckcrunch1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Publishing Deal nice , now you got to make the product

  • @steamontheliquid4032
    @steamontheliquid4032 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an insane and awesome story!
    Love your chanel.

  • @michael-tx8rw
    @michael-tx8rw ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspirational! Thank you for telling that story.

  • @arikuusela6716
    @arikuusela6716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job!

  • @AssMama
    @AssMama ปีที่แล้ว

    Encouraging stuff my friend.

  • @interested_in_things
    @interested_in_things ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent story telling, great production.

  • @billyr1
    @billyr1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s an awesome story!

  • @anthonymiller3970
    @anthonymiller3970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story 🤟🏻

  • @coeycruz
    @coeycruz ปีที่แล้ว

    Great & inspiring story Kelan! 🤘

  • @jeongsungwoo
    @jeongsungwoo ปีที่แล้ว

    This video means so much to me.

  • @ordohereticus3427
    @ordohereticus3427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, this wouldn't generally work, but it doesn't mean that one shouldn't try. Wholesome and humble story of triumph. 10/10

  • @jmerriman1837
    @jmerriman1837 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well good shit!

  • @MarkWilsonCreative
    @MarkWilsonCreative ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story, and a cool reenactment!

  • @damianwims
    @damianwims ปีที่แล้ว

    It's been years since I was on the DART - those trains belong in a museum :)

  • @svart_kors
    @svart_kors ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll watch this every time I feel I can't succeed.

  • @ValSchnitzel
    @ValSchnitzel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh, you’ve gotten Accutane. I got the same and experienced the same side-effects that you described.

  • @deebojones
    @deebojones ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story and great visuals! I'd like to hear the story behind how you got Mike Wagener to mix your song.

  • @dmnddst
    @dmnddst ปีที่แล้ว

    fuckkk that sounds like a miracle

  • @peterrebhahn1113
    @peterrebhahn1113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you, KDH. I detest heavy metal (for reasons best not shared here) but I subscribe to you and watch your videos because you're one of the few metalheads I can watch without feeling that I've damaged my IQ. Congratulations, and I hope it's the beginning of something big for you and your bandmates.

  • @MAP448
    @MAP448 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations belated as this must be, but Congratulations

  • @jetcheneau5811
    @jetcheneau5811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Walker's a great band. Nobody writes anthemic hard rock like the Irish.

  • @briansimpson8116
    @briansimpson8116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations.

  • @philip8899
    @philip8899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least if you're pro, NO income tax! FTW!

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a very similar experience in Dallas back in '86. Did the album, little showcases and even had Bill Ham to manage.
    Went nowhere.

  • @ValhallaDoom
    @ValhallaDoom ปีที่แล้ว

    And fair play to ye!

  • @kevinjoseph517
    @kevinjoseph517 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this drags on....

  • @NintenDub
    @NintenDub ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could run into something like that

  • @sixstringtv1
    @sixstringtv1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Mr Beast videos. This thumbnail is fantastic.

  • @nielstuart1
    @nielstuart1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You missed out a few key points in your video: I take it you made an album? Couldn't find it, looked in the usual places? How many did you sell? Was it enough to pay back the advance? Does w.a.l.k.e.r stand for anything as you have full stops in-between each letter. Thanks.

    • @visionofdisorder
      @visionofdisorder ปีที่แล้ว

      it looks like they're just getting started, there's a single released last year

  • @quiksilver78
    @quiksilver78 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, tell us also the story about your scholarship to WaterBear🎉

  • @jofus1405
    @jofus1405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love u :,)