Can I submit instrumental tracks to #U130301RK

[briandavidwatson]

Hey guys, wanted to know what you thought about this, the language is a little vague. I wrote somebody at taxi but they haven't gotten back to me yet, so thought I'd share with y'all. In your opinion, do you think it's safe to submit instrumentals to this listing, here's the part that's confusing to me....

The Music Supervisor needs SONGS, but also he’s looking for COMPOSERS, and ARTISTS, who can WRITE and RECORD songs QUICKLY in this RAUCOUS ROCK -STYLE.

And the full listing for context, thanks!

MUSIC SUPERVISOR on a TOP CABLE NETWORK needs HARD ROCK and MODERN PUNK SONGS for a REALITY TV SERIES. They’re looking for UPTEMPO, HIGH-ENERGY SONGS with "Swagger" in the spirit of: “No One Knows” by Queens Of The Stone Age http://vevo.ly/6gtKnt “Roots Radical” by Rancid http://bit.ly/mlpIVQ “The Hell Song” by Sum 41 http://bit.ly/8INcmL “Hate To Say I Told You So” by The Hives http://dai.ly/13bxe2J “Woman” by Wolfmother http://bit.ly/15KErv The Music Supervisor needs SONGS, but also he’s looking for COMPOSERS, and ARTISTS, who can WRITE and RECORD songs QUICKLY in this RAUCOUS ROCK -STYLE. Potential candidates may be asked to write more music SPECIFICALLY for these shows. BROADCAST QUALITY is ESSENTIAL for this request. Male vocals only, please. Quoting the Music Supervisor: “Since the show is in early production stages, early music ingestion to the editors is an advantage. These songs will be added to our library and accessible to multiple shows, and music editors.” This is an exclusive deal with the composer/artist retaining 100% of the writers share. Your song’s copyright and master rights will become exclusive to the network’s library. While these cues will be initially created for this TV series, the music may also be used for other shows on various networks owned by the parent company. Do not copy or rip-off the referenced artists or their music in any way, shape or form. The references are provided only as a guide for tempo, tone, texture, style and vibe. This is DIRECT-to-SUPERVISOR. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). ALL submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by a TAXI screener. NO full critiques from TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than Friday, March 1, 2013, 9:30AM PST.

[Casey H]

I would say no, since the listing only says SONGS (Not INSTRUMENTALS) and goes on to say "Male vocals only".

However, it can never hurt to drop Taxi an email and check with them.

Best,
Casey