ACOUSTIC-based SINGER/SONGWRITER INSTRUMENTAL CUES

[apguitar]

Got my first forward with this one. First goal acheived!
https://soundcloud.com/adam-puchalski/d ... no-strings

I actually submitted two versions. The original version ( https://soundcloud.com/adam-puchalski/details ) has a strings track that I felt sounded a bit too midi. Lo and behold, it was returned for just that reason.
I mixed out the strings and submitted both and the trimmed down version passed!


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ACOUSTIC-based SINGER/SONGWRITER INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a great Music Library with a long, long list of TV, Film, and Commercial placements. They’re on a mission to find a bunch of Mid-Tempo-ish Instrumental Cues that could stylistically fit on a playlist like this: “Two of Us on the Run” by Lucius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHXYn9MCa08 “Can't Make You Love Me” by Bon Iver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbtUs4EIQIE “Change It All” by Harrison Storm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOOW95P8LB4 Although the references have vocals, this request is for Instrumentals only! Give them intimate, well-crafted, organic-sounding Instrumental Cues that are in the general wheelhouse of the references above with authentic sounding acoustic-based instrumentation. Your production should be focused around acoustic guitar or piano, with arrangements that vary from a compelling solo instrumental, to a fuller ensemble sound. Build your Cue around a central melodic idea and keep it interesting by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as it progresses. Avoid using any instruments that sound stiff or MIDI-driven, as well as anything that could distract from dialog in a scene. TAXI Tip: Note how the reference material doesn’t sound like 1970’s “strummy” acoustic Singer/Songwriters? Modern Singer/Songwriters are often sort of ethereal sounding… sort of float-y and dreamy. That’s what this company is looking for: Simple and ethereal. The vocal is often the thing that makes them sound like that, so your job is to come up with some sort of simple melody done with something other than a voice to fill that need and create that “vibe.” TAXI Tip 2: Cool reverb is also part and parcel to this modern sound. Be careful to use just enough and not overdo it! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Please do not copy the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They offer an EXCLUSIVE deal. You’ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. They’ll get 100% of the Publisher’s share, and you’ll get 100% of the Writer’s share. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit as many Instrumental Cues as you’d like online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - Short Critiques only. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 3rd, 2017. TAXI #Y171103SC

[steveboy]

Hey Adam! Way to go! I really dig this piece. Interesting harmony and rhythmic patterns. Congrats and many more to come.

[GuitarKit]

Congrats on your first forward Adam. It's a great ride.

Good piece. It has its complexities, but I can still hear it sitting behind a scene (which is the most important aspect of a cue)

Hope the forwards keep coming.

[apguitar]

Thanks guys! Feels good to have broken the ice!

[annayarbrough]

Congrats, Adam! Digging those progressions. Really like the perc at 0:55 too.

[lesmac]

Nice piece Adam, congrats on the music and the forward.

[erynmichel]

Adam congratulations!! And what perspicacity to submit a scaled back version (which is so lovely, and as PP said, could sit so well behind a scene). I’m going to keep that bit of advice in my pocket for the future when I start to build cues someday.

Here’s hoping! Keep us posted!

[RocWatson]

That's some good writing. Beautiful cue.

[apguitar]

Thanks guys and Anna! I having a lot of fun with this!

[Tunesmith]

Congratulations! Nice instrumental! Best of luck with it!

Linda C