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Artist credits indicate '''who''' is the main credited artist (or artists) for releases, release groups, tracks and recordings, and '''how''' they are credited. They consist of artists, with (optionally) their names as credited in the specific release, track, etc., and join phrases between them.
==Use of Artist Credits==
This page ''describes'' the use of [[Artist_Credit|Artist Credits]], and gives examples. It is '''not''' a [[Style|style guideline]].


==Use of artist credits==
That said, there ''are'' better and worse uses for Artist Credits.
This page ''describes'' the use of artist credits (or ACs for short), and gives examples. It is '''not''' a style guideline - for that, check the [[Style/Artist Credits|style guidelines for artist credits]].


That said, there ''are'' better and worse uses for artist credits.
# Use to indicate collaborations ([[Collaboration_Relationship_Type|when possible]])
# Use to indicate variations in an [[Artist]]'s name
#: Name variations should '''not''' be
#:* [[Performance_Name|Performance Name]]s that are considered separate [[Artist]]s
#:* Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on [[Style/Principle/Artist_intent|Artist Intent]]


# Use to indicate collaborations when possible (when not, use [[rt:75c09861-6857-4ec0-9729-84eefde7fc86|the collaboration relationship type]]).
==How to Edit==
# Use to indicate variations in an [[Artist|artist]]'s name
#: Name variations should '''not''' be used for
#:* Performance names that are considered separate [[Artist|artists]] (see [[Style/Artist|the guidelines for artists]]).
#:* Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on [[Style/Principle/Artist_intent|artist intent]] (for example, if a release uses "AЯTIST" for its visual effect, the intended credit might still be "Artist").


==How to edit==
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.


While the examples below are for [[Release|releases]], artist credits can also be added to [[Track|tracks]], [[Recording|recordings]] and [[Release_Group|release groups]]. Regardless of that, the process is always the same:
===Name Variation===
[[Image:AC_example_1.png|400 px|right|Entering the Release Editor]]
[[Image:AC_example_2.png|400 px|right|Accessing the Artist Credit tool]]
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


Open the instance you want to add artist credits to and click the "Edit" tab or create a new one. Navigate to the artist input field and click the "Edit" button right from this input field.


[[File:ArtistCredits.png|800 px]]
===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|style guidelines]] include specific guidelines for [[Style/Titles/Featured_artists|"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===
To set how an artist is credited in a particular instance:
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]].
* Fill in the first field as you would normally do when [[How_to_Add_an_Artist|adding an artist]].
* In the "Artist as credited" field write how the artist is credited in this instance, for example this could be "M. Jackson" instead of "Michael Jackson".
* If there are several artists, like for example in a collaboration, you can add them by using the "Add Artist Credit" button and entering their names like in the step before.
* Additionally, you have to add the join phrases as given by the instance (the editor will fill these automatically if you don't input anything).
:{{note}} Remember to follow the [[Style|style guidelines]] for [[Style/Artist Credits/Featured_artists|featured artists]]
* 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.
When everything is filled in, it will look something like this:

[[File:ArtistCredits2.png|600 px]]


Click "Done" and you're finished. If you want to change a track artist again, you'll just have to open the tool again.

==="Splitting" existing collaboration artists===
Before artist credits were added to MusicBrainz, collaborations were often entered using the [[rt:75c09861-6857-4ec0-9729-84eefde7fc86|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]].


==Examples==
==Examples==
===Name Variations===
===Name variations===
;Simple Name Variation
*Simple name variation
:[[ReleaseGroup:1be04468-0d10-44c1-9b5c-9b10a849a33c|Alex Band / Alex Max Band]]
:[[ReleaseGroup:1be04468-0d10-44c1-9b5c-9b10a849a33c|Alex Band / Alex Max Band]]
;Name Variations including character and voice-actor credits (controversial)
*Name variations including character and voice-actor credits
:[[Release:fe0559bd-58e7-4e0b-b75a-d9b23e2ba2cf|Macross Frontier O.S.T. II: Nyan Tora]]
:[[Release:fe0559bd-58e7-4e0b-b75a-d9b23e2ba2cf|Macross Frontier O.S.T. II: Nyan Tora]]
===Collaborations===
===Collaborations===
;Simple Collaboration
*Simple collaboration
:[[ReleaseGroup:f146c8e1-ac45-49f0-9723-2a54074d9037|Bert Jansch & John Renbourn]]
:[[ReleaseGroup:f146c8e1-ac45-49f0-9723-2a54074d9037|Bert Jansch & John Renbourn]]
;Simple Collaborations in a language that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comitative_case inflects nouns] to indicate association
*Simple collaborations in a language that [[wikipedia:Comitative_case|inflects nouns]] to indicate association
:[[Release:0e97456e-9471-4869-bf43-10ea495f666a|2010LP]]
:[[Release:0e97456e-9471-4869-bf43-10ea495f666a|2010LP]]
;More complex Collaborations
*More complex collaborations
:[[Release:a2faa29c-d758-4d70-a98a-25a3d1250374|DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill]]
:[[Release:a2faa29c-d758-4d70-a98a-25a3d1250374|DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill]]
;Simple "[[Style/Titles/Featured_artists|featured]]" Artist in popular music
*Simple "[[Style/Artist Credits/Featured_artists|featured artist]]" in popular music
:[[Release:02b80a0a-9805-40dd-a6a3-d9e99b0602d3|Pearl]]
:[[Release:02b80a0a-9805-40dd-a6a3-d9e99b0602d3|Pearl]]

===Other Uses===
===Other Uses===
;Simple [[Split_Release|Split Release]]
*Simple split release
:[[Release:80b387d0-f7b6-4269-8919-19be203c3835|Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age]]
:[[Release:80b387d0-f7b6-4269-8919-19be203c3835|Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age]]
;Use of "join phrases" to more closely match the "as on cover" credits (controversial)
*Use of "join phrases" to more closely match the "as on cover" credits (controversial)
:[[Release:996b46d4-a368-4596-a167-99fad2006ef1|The Quintet of The Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt (Guitar) & Stephane Grappelly (Violin)]]
:[[Release:996b46d4-a368-4596-a167-99fad2006ef1|The Quintet of The Hot Club of France with Django Reinhardt (Guitar) & Stephane Grappelly (Violin)]]







Revision as of 18:43, 19 January 2017

Artist credits indicate who is the main credited artist (or artists) for releases, release groups, tracks and recordings, and how they are credited. They consist of artists, with (optionally) their names as credited in the specific release, track, etc., and join phrases between them.

Use of artist credits

This page describes the use of artist credits (or ACs for short), and gives examples. It is not a style guideline - for that, check the style guidelines for artist credits.

That said, there are better and worse uses for artist credits.

  1. Use to indicate collaborations when possible (when not, use the collaboration relationship type).
  2. Use to indicate variations in an artist's name
    Name variations should not be used for
    • Performance names that are considered separate artists (see the guidelines for artists).
    • Variations based on graphic design choices rather than on artist intent (for example, if a release uses "AЯTIST" for its visual effect, the intended credit might still be "Artist").

How to edit

While the examples below are for releases, artist credits can also be added to tracks, recordings and release groups. Regardless of that, the process is always the same:

Open the instance you want to add artist credits to and click the "Edit" tab or create a new one. Navigate to the artist input field and click the "Edit" button right from this input field.

ArtistCredits.png


To set how an artist is credited in a particular instance:

  • Fill in the first field as you would normally do when adding an artist.
  • In the "Artist as credited" field write how the artist is credited in this instance, for example this could be "M. Jackson" instead of "Michael Jackson".
  • If there are several artists, like for example in a collaboration, you can add them by using the "Add Artist Credit" button and entering their names like in the step before.
  • Additionally, you have to add the join phrases as given by the instance (the editor will fill these automatically if you don't input anything).
Note Note: Remember to follow the style guidelines for featured artists
  • 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.

When everything is filled in, it will look something like this:

ArtistCredits2.png


Click "Done" and you're finished. If you want to change a track artist again, you'll just have to open the tool again.

"Splitting" existing collaboration artists

Before artist credits were added to MusicBrainz, 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

Name variations

  • Simple name variation
Alex Band / Alex Max Band
  • Name variations including character and voice-actor credits
Macross Frontier O.S.T. II: Nyan Tora

Collaborations

  • Simple collaboration
Bert Jansch & John Renbourn
  • Simple collaborations in a language that inflects nouns to indicate association
2010LP
  • More complex collaborations
DJ Muggs vs. Ill Bill
Pearl

Other Uses

  • Simple split release
Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age
  • 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)


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