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==Use of Artist Credits== |
==Use of Artist Credits== |
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This page describes the use of [[Artist_Credit|Artist Credits]], and gives examples. It is '''not''' a [[Style|style guideline]]. |
This page ''describes'' the use of [[Artist_Credit|Artist Credits]], and gives examples. It is '''not''' a [[Style|style guideline]]. |
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# Use to indicate collaborations ([[Collaboration_Relationship_Type|when possible]]) |
# Use to indicate collaborations ([[Collaboration_Relationship_Type|when possible]]) |
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# Use to indicate variations in an |
# Use to indicate variations in an [[Artist]]'s name |
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#: Name variations should '''not''' be |
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#:* [[Performance_Name]]s that are considered separate |
#:* [[Performance_Name|Performance Name]]s that are considered separate [[Artist]]s |
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#:* Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on [[Style/Principle| |
#:* Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on [[Style/Principle/Artist_intent|Artist Intent]] |
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==How to Edit== |
==How to Edit== |
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While the examples below are for [[Release]]s, Artist Credits can also be added to [[Track]]s, [[Recording]]s and [[Release_Group|Release Groups]]. The process is similar for each. '''Note''': to add ACs to Tracks, the "Artist" checkbox above the [[Tracklist]] must be checked. |
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===Name Variation=== |
===Name Variation=== |
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[[Image:AC_example_1.png|400 px|right|Entering the Release Editor]] |
[[Image:AC_example_1.png|400 px|right|Entering the Release Editor]] |
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To change how an Artist is credited on a particular release |
To change how an Artist is credited on a particular release |
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* Enter the Release Editor |
* Enter the Release Editor |
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* Access the Artist Credit tool by clicking the ">>" arrow beside the Artist's name |
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* Edit '''only''' the "Artist as credited" field (not the green "Artist" field) |
* Edit '''only''' the "Artist as credited" field (not the green "Artist" field) |
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** ''Reminder'': be careful not to include leading or trailing "white spaces" |
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** A preview will be generated by the Artist Credit tool. Check carefully before submitting your edit |
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===Collaborations=== |
===Collaborations=== |
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To create a collaboration Artist Credit |
To create a collaboration Artist Credit on a Release |
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* Enter the Release Editor |
* Enter the Release Editor |
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* Access the Artist Credit tool by clicking the ">>" arrow beside the Artist's name |
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* To add additional Artists to the collaboration, use the "Add Artist Credit" button |
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** you can (of course) use "name variations" (see above) for the artists in a collaboration |
** you can (of course) use "name variations" (see above) for the artists in a collaboration |
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** "join phrases" might include words and/or punctuation as they appear on the release, but '''note:''' the [[Style|style guidelines]] include specific guidelines for [[Style/Titles/Featured_artists|"featured"]] artists in popular music. |
** "join phrases" might include words and/or punctuation as they appear on the release, but '''note:''' the [[Style|style guidelines]] include specific guidelines for [[Style/Titles/Featured_artists|"featured"]] artists in popular music. |
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** as you add Artists and "join phrases", a preview will be generated by the Artist Credit tool. Check carefully for correct spacing before submitting your edit |
** as you add Artists and "join phrases", a preview will be generated by the Artist Credit tool. Check carefully for correct spacing before submitting your edit |
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** adding a "join phrase" ''after'' the last Artist can be done by adding an additional "empty" artist field to the collaboration |
** adding a "join phrase" ''after'' the last Artist can be done by adding an additional "empty" artist field to the collaboration |
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===Splitting Existing Collaboration Artists=== |
==="Splitting" Existing Collaboration Artists=== |
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Prior to [[Next_Generation_Schema|NGS]], collaborations were often entered using the [[Collaboration_Relationship_Type|Collaboration Relationship]]. If you find an existing collaboration that you feel |
Prior to [[Next_Generation_Schema|NGS]], collaborations were often entered using the [[Collaboration_Relationship_Type|Collaboration Relationship]]. If you find an existing collaboration that you feel would be better represented as an Artist Credit, see [[How_To_Split_Artists|How to Split Artists]]. |
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==Examples== |
==Examples== |
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;Name Variation |
;Simple Name Variation |
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:[[ReleaseGroup:1be04468-0d10-44c1-9b5c-9b10a849a33c|Alex Band / Alex Max Band]] |
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;Simple Collaborations |
;Simple Collaborations |
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:[[ReleaseGroup:f146c8e1-ac45-49f0-9723-2a54074d9037|Bert Jansch & John Renbourn]] |
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;Name Variations including character and voice-actor credits (controversial) |
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:[[Release:fe0559bd-58e7-4e0b-b75a-d9b23e2ba2cf|Macross Frontier O.S.T. II: Nyan Tora]] |
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:http://musicbrainz.org/release/996b46d4-a368-4596-a167-99fad2006ef1 |
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;More complex Collaborations |
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:[[Release:a2faa29c-d758-4d70-a98a-25a3d1250374|DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill]] |
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:[[Release:996b46d4-a368-4596-a167-99fad2006ef1|The Quintet of The Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt (Guitar) & Stephane Grappelly (Violin)]] |
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Revision as of 07:20, 29 November 2011
Use of Artist Credits
This page describes the use of Artist Credits, and gives examples. It is not a style guideline.
That said, there are better and worse uses for Artist Credits.
- Use to indicate collaborations (when possible)
- Use to indicate variations in an Artist's name
- Name variations should not be
- Performance Names that are considered separate Artists
- Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on Artist Intent
- Name variations should not be
How to Edit
While the examples below are for Releases, Artist Credits can also be added to Tracks, Recordings and Release Groups. The process is similar for each. Note: to add ACs to Tracks, the "Artist" checkbox above the Tracklist must be checked.
Name Variation
To change how an Artist is credited on a particular release
- Enter the Release Editor
- Access the Artist Credit tool by clicking the ">>" arrow beside the Artist's name
- Edit only the "Artist as credited" field (not the green "Artist" field)
- Reminder: be careful not to include leading or trailing "white spaces"
- A preview will be generated by the Artist Credit tool. Check carefully before submitting your edit
Collaborations
To create a collaboration Artist Credit on a Release
- Enter the Release Editor
- Access the Artist Credit tool by clicking the ">>" arrow beside the Artist's name
- To add additional Artists to the collaboration, use the "Add Artist Credit" button
- you can (of course) use "name variations" (see above) for the artists in a collaboration
- "join phrases" might include words and/or punctuation as they appear on the release, but note: the style guidelines include specific guidelines for "featured" artists in popular music.
- as you add Artists and "join phrases", a preview will be generated by the Artist Credit tool. Check carefully for correct spacing before submitting your edit
- adding a "join phrase" after the last Artist can be done by adding an additional "empty" artist field to the collaboration
"Splitting" Existing Collaboration Artists
Prior to NGS, collaborations were often entered using the Collaboration Relationship. If you find an existing collaboration that you feel would be better represented as an Artist Credit, see How to Split Artists.
Examples
- Simple Name Variation
- Alex Band / Alex Max Band
- Simple Collaborations
- Bert Jansch & John Renbourn
- Name Variations including character and voice-actor credits (controversial)
- Macross Frontier O.S.T. II: Nyan Tora
- Simple Collaborations in a language that inflects nouns to indicate association
- 2010LP
- More complex Collaborations
- DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill
- Use of "join phrases" to more closely match the "as on cover" credits (controversial)
- The Quintet of The Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt (Guitar) & Stephane Grappelly (Violin)
How-To Pages | |
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Introductory Guides | Beginners' Guide · Creating an Account · Editing · Voting · Writing Edit Notes |
Basic How-Tos | Adding an Artist · Adding Relationships · Using the Relationship Editor · Using Artist Credits · Adding a Release · Works · Events · Places · Series · Instruments · Areas |
Specific How-Tos | Merging Releases · Merging Recordings · Removing Entities · Adding Cover Art · Identifying Labels · Splitting Artists · Adding Standalone Recordings · Adding Disc IDs · Cancelling Edits · Searching for Edits · Reporting a User · Reporting an Issue · Working with AcoustIDs · Tagging Files with Picard |