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[sparky]

Originally posted by dissention
But they didn't say no because they thought that Stevie might be a supporter of trench-coat mafias. I believe they had problems with the script because of some of the gay themes and some of the violence, not goths who like to shoot up schools.

Though I think that Stevie's management consistently makes idiotic choices, I can understand why they wouldn't give this movie the music. Even without seeing it.

People's songs are a commodities. When they are used, there is a fee paid, and though it's negotiable, there is usually a minimum. I don't suspect the movie could afford her music. Hell, "School of Rock" couldn't afford "Never Going Back Again". And that was a big budget Paramount film. However, they could afford Stevie's "Edge of 17". Obviously, it was cheaper, but still not cheap by any means.

Also - an artist has to think about their image and how it gets used. If you give a project your blessing by letting them use (or buy) the music, you are in essence, putting a lot on the line. And what do you get in return ? Huge publicity ? Maybe - if the movie has big stars, a big PR machine behind it, or a script that is going to generate a lot of money or excellent critical buzz. However, if it's just a cute little indie movie, not great, but a fun little flick that only a few people will see...you may not want to associate yourself with it. As powerful an image as Stevie has, it, like any other, can be diluted by too much use.

Who knows ? I can't imagine Stevie being uptight about two guys making out, or whatever else this movie might contain. But, her management might know of some other project that wants her songs for something similar, or she may not want to condone the whole Night of 1000 Stevies thing. It is hard to say.

I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't know about it - and if she does, it would not surprise me if she wasn't asked directly. The film people may have made the terrible mistake of going to her agent, rather than her or her manager. If the agent knew there wasn't money in it, there was no way it would happen. I'd love to know the real story, but I think there could be numerous reasons the movie didn't get the songs. From a business perspective, a lot of them would make sense. I'll wait until I see the film to decide whether or not the project was worthy of the music. Either way, tiny budget, no big stars, I can see why an artist would say no just for those reasons.