Do You Know the Artist?

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Do You Know the Artist? by Mind Map: Do You Know the Artist?

1. Yes

1.1. Make sure it's entered correctly in Orpheus

2. No

2.1. Is the Composer Credited?

2.1.1. Yes, but composer was alive during recording but didn't play, sing or conduct.

2.1.1.1. NOT THE ARTIST

2.1.2. Yes but the composer died before recorded music

2.1.2.1. NOT THE ARTIST

2.1.3. No, but the composer didn't play, sing or conduct

2.1.3.1. NOT THE ARTIST

2.1.4. Yes, & the composer played, sang or conducted

2.1.4.1. JACKPOT! Composer = Artist & Composer

2.1.5. No, but the composer played, sang or conducted

2.1.5.1. JACKPOT! Composer = Artist & Composer

2.2. Is the Conductor the Artist? Or Musician? (Track Level vs Album Level data)

2.2.1. Is the Conductor as well known as ensemble/soloist/etc?

2.2.1.1. No

2.2.1.1.1. Conductor does not = Artist BUT Conductor = Musician

2.2.1.2. Yes

2.2.1.2.1. JACKPOT! Conductor = Artist & Musician

2.2.2. Is the conductor's name listed prominently on CD case?

2.2.2.1. Yes

2.2.2.1.1. JACKPOT! Conductor = Artist & Musician

2.2.2.2. No

2.2.2.2.1. Conductor does not = Artist BUT Conductor = Musician

2.3. Is the Orchestra or Backing Ensemble the Album Artist?

2.3.1. Is the Orchestra as well known as other credited artists?

2.3.1.1. No

2.3.1.1.1. Orchestra may = Album Artist at Cataloger's Discretion but Orchestra = Track Artist

2.3.1.2. Yes

2.3.1.2.1. Does the Orchestra play on all or most tracks?

2.4. Is the Soloist the Album or Track Artist?

2.4.1. Is the Soloist's name prominent on CD Cover?

2.4.1.1. Yes

2.4.1.1.1. JACKPOT! Soloist = Album & Track Artist

2.4.1.2. No

2.4.1.2.1. Does the soloist perform on all/most tracks?

2.5. Are Individual Ensemble Members Artists, Musicians or Both?

2.5.1. Does the Ensemble have an established name?

2.5.1.1. No

2.5.1.1.1. Members less than 5

2.5.1.1.2. Members greater than 5

2.5.1.2. Yes

2.5.1.2.1. Members less than 5

2.5.1.2.2. Members greater than 5