Again, Taxi critiqued this song on SEVERAL returns last year.
At first I was upset, because I felt the performance was so amazing (for me).
The critiques really weren't as much about the performance as the arrangement.
Taxi suggested I add another instrument to fill out the sound.
Lo and behold, after doing this, it got forwarded, several times.
I also recently had it licensed to a Canadian network promo with a nice sync fee included.
Taxi works, people! You just have to do the work. The hard work of making changes to your darlings.
Usually my motto is Write Submit Forget Repeat, but something about this song kept bringing me back, and I'm glad I followed through with the advice given by my wise screeners.
So, thanks Taxi Screeners!
The song: https://soundcloud.com/newcoolnowmusic/ ... scenes2014
Here's the listing:
U141020IF
EMOTIONAL, AIRY, and INTROSPECTIVE CONTEMPORARY INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male and/or Female Vocals are needed by the Music Supervisor of an Award-winning Cable TV Show for use in the end credits. He’s eager to find emotionally touching Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic ballpark of acts like Bon Iver, Daughter, S. Carey, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following reference songs to get you in the moody wheelhouse of the sound she needs: “Holocene” by Bon Iver “Still” by Daughter “Fire-Scene” by S. Carey Quoting the Supe: “I want dreamy, lo-fi, and obviously acoustic styled Indie Folk songs with a delicate vocal performance. Lyrics should be touching and emotional. Songs should have a nice intro and build as it goes from verse, per-chorus, to chorus. Instrumentation should be stylized in a similar context as the referenced songs – so soft percussion or drums that accent the delicate feel of the song is best. Vocal harmonies would be nice, but not a huge necessity.” Submit organic sounding songs with captivating melodic lines, compelling hooks, and a chorus that delivers an emotional connection to the audience. Instrumentation should sound authentically acoustic, like a real Indie artist. An intimate vocal performance that’s able to get the hair on your arms to stand up, with a delivery that’s honest, believable, and sincere will be best. Universal lyrics are needed for this pitch, so please avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands, and profanity. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $500 - $1,000. This is a Direct-to-Music Supervisor placement, so you’ll keep 100% of your Publishing and Master rights, plus you’ll keep 100% of the sync fee and any applicable performance royalties. You must own or control 100% of the Copyright and Master to pitch for this opportunity. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or any other artists that has covered these pieces in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. All Songs will be screened on a Yes/No basis by the Music Coordinator working directly on the show. No full critiques. Please submit 1-3 Songs no later than 11am (PDT), on Monday, October 20th, 2014. TAXI #U141020IF
