Lullaby Listing I need ears.

[mobster85]

I wrote this for this listing and I think I am there but just wanted to share and see if there are any other opinions out there. The ending piano Layer may be ringing out too long at the end. It creates an A minor so I may change that. Thanks for your help. I very much appreciate it. By the way the picture is of my grandson Maddox 4 years ago.

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/sleep-my-precious

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ORIGINAL LULLABY INSTRUMENTALS are needed by the CEO of a very active and successful Music Library for TV, Film, Commercials, and Toy Licensing. Even Lullabies don’t always age gracefully, so this company needs to freshen up their stash of baby-friendly Instrumentals.

Please send them some Down-to-Mid Tempo Lullaby Instrumentals that would make you yawn like this broad range of examples:

“Go To Sleep Lullaby Instrumental”


“Baby Lullabies for Bedtime”


“Rock-a-Bye-Baby”


Give them full-length, original, soothing Lullaby Instrumentals with simple melodies and light, delicate arrangements.

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Your instrumentation can include (but doesn’t need to be limited to) acoustic piano, electric piano, nylon or steel string acoustic guitars, bells, flutes, violins, vibraphone, cellos, and even a children’s toy piano or xylophone. You can use any instruments that are mellow enough to put even the most restless child to sleep! Avoid any harsh sounds or anything that would startle a baby.

All submissions should be about 3 – 5 minutes long (give or take). Faded or Non-Faded endings are both okay for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the references in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, texture and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine).

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[ronnie35]

HEY BOB, Very nice has that child like melody. My only 2 cents is the timbre of the lead instrument it has a hard sound you might want to try a Celesta a much softer sound or possibly an epiano. just a thought . you did capture that melody.

Ron.ronnie 35

[mobster85]

Thx Ronnie. I went with the toy piano but I will try that.

[jazznjesus]

Hello Bob,
Very nice simple melody. I, too, would agree with experimenting with the lead sound. As far as the ring out, it seems appropriate with a natural decay. I believe this listing stated a faded ended was ok.
Nice work.
Jill

[mobster85]

Thx Jill

[mobster85]

New version. Used a different toy piano that is not as attacking. I think I am going with this. thanks for the ears folks.

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/sleep-my-precious-1

[burpo]

I think it sounds good, Bob.

(One thing that makes me suspicious of this listing is the mix of the a las.)

Best of luck!

-b

[mobster85]

Thx Stephen

[philsmith]

The second take is better, but they were both good. I think you nailed it. I also submitted to this listing (http://www.philsmith.com/SarahsSong.mp3). Good luck to us both!

[MrKaplan]

Nice sound. I really like the toy piano.