"a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
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"a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
Hey All--
Regarding #D140925RB, the listing asks for mid-tempo R&B instrumentals, however the examples (except for Amy Winehouse) are more down-tempo:
"SOULFUL R&B INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Publisher working with talented Artist signed to Major Record Label. He needs Mid-Tempo Instrumentals that you would hear on the same playlist as “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, “Chasing Pavements” by Adele, “Love” by Lauriana Mae, etc."
Any thoughts/feedback on this??
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Regarding #D140925RB, the listing asks for mid-tempo R&B instrumentals, however the examples (except for Amy Winehouse) are more down-tempo:
"SOULFUL R&B INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Publisher working with talented Artist signed to Major Record Label. He needs Mid-Tempo Instrumentals that you would hear on the same playlist as “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, “Chasing Pavements” by Adele, “Love” by Lauriana Mae, etc."
Any thoughts/feedback on this??
Thanks,
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Re: "a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
Heya Nailly.
Yeah, I've run across this little dilemma a few times, but this time I will respectfully disagree with you. These three examples sound mid-tempo to me. The Adele song seems down-tempo in the beginning, but when it gets going it's right there in the mid-tempo groove. So I'd go with the BPM range of the a-la's and make sure the instrumental has the "soul."
For my guideline of Down, Mid, Up, I picture myself dancing... if I'm energetic, it's Up, if i'm dancing with my partner REAL close in relaxed-no-one-else-in-the-room-there-is-no-beat then it's Down, if I'm going... oh hell how do I dance to this... then it's Mid... or Dave Brubeck.
Or maybe I'd call it Slinky (down), Groovin' (Mid), Poppin' (Up).
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Yeah, I've run across this little dilemma a few times, but this time I will respectfully disagree with you. These three examples sound mid-tempo to me. The Adele song seems down-tempo in the beginning, but when it gets going it's right there in the mid-tempo groove. So I'd go with the BPM range of the a-la's and make sure the instrumental has the "soul."
For my guideline of Down, Mid, Up, I picture myself dancing... if I'm energetic, it's Up, if i'm dancing with my partner REAL close in relaxed-no-one-else-in-the-room-there-is-no-beat then it's Down, if I'm going... oh hell how do I dance to this... then it's Mid... or Dave Brubeck.
Or maybe I'd call it Slinky (down), Groovin' (Mid), Poppin' (Up).
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Re: "a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
to be fair, the listing says, "playlist", and any good playlist is probably going to have a variety of tempos, but they specifically want a mid tempo, and it's doubtful a mid-tempo Willie Nelson piece would fit the playlist. So a mid-tempo that the ala's might choose themselves seems most appropriate, imo.
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This is similar to my mindset, however, I could have never worded it so brilliantly.For my guideline of Down, Mid, Up, I picture myself dancing... if I'm energetic, it's Up, if i'm dancing with my partner REAL close in relaxed-no-one-else-in-the-room-there-is-no-beat then it's Down, if I'm going... oh hell how do I dance to this... then it's Mid... or Dave Brubeck.
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Re: "a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
Thanks, Russell--
I would say that the last example, LOVE, is in the Slinky mode, using your definition. Yes, mid-tempo is interpretive, but I don't wish to confuse tempo over energy.
Niall
I would say that the last example, LOVE, is in the Slinky mode, using your definition. Yes, mid-tempo is interpretive, but I don't wish to confuse tempo over energy.
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I would agree that we don't want to confuse tempo with energy. But yes, it could really get confusing. There's these 70 bpm song that's just so groovy and energetic. So safe to look at the feel and vibe of the a la's I guess.niallyboy wrote:Thanks, Russell--
I would say that the last example, LOVE, is in the Slinky mode, using your definition. Yes, mid-tempo is interpretive, but I don't wish to confuse tempo over energy.
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Re: "a la's" are not examples of mid-tempo
It's probably been discussed somewhere, but has Taxi considered listing BPM tempo ranges to avoid confusion? i.e. 70-85BPM tracks...
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