Classic Country Forward!

[derekmcfarland]

The listing:50s CLASSIC COUNTRY SONGS WITH FEMALE VOCALS a la Patsy Cline are needed by an established and successful Music Publisher in L.A. who has secured tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Be sure the tone and approach of the lyric/vocal are true to the referenced artist. Original songs only, please Ð no covers for this one. Solid performances are a must and recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine).My submission (The vocalist is Tammy Lando):I've Never Been "Pretty" Beforehttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=1346 ... am=trueNow if I can just get one of my CONTEMPORARY ones through! (like this one maybe?):Fool In The Middlehttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=1460 ... =trueHappy Easter Everyone!!!

[allends]

Apr 6, 2009, 1:47pm, derekmcfarland wrote:My submission (The vocalist is Tammy Lando):I've Never Been "Pretty" Beforehttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=134660&stream=trueHi Derek,Congrats on your success so far! It's easy to see why this one got the nod. Hey, good sound too! Apr 6, 2009, 1:47pm, derekmcfarland wrote:Now if I can just get one of my CONTEMPORARY ones through! (like this one maybe?):Fool In The Middlehttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=1460 ... m=trueMore good recorded sound with great players. Very creative writing. I checked out your MySpace Page. I'll Show You Where is so comfy-smooth & spiritual - a great way to start your set of precious, heart-felt songs.Good Luck,Allen

[cameron]

Way to go Derek! Very good song and I think you picked the perfect singer too. I'd thought of going after this one too, but figured if I didn't get it I'd have an old song I'd have a hard time using anywhere else. I have enough of those!!Cam

[orest]

Great music! Well done! CONGRATS!!

[k o star]

Congrats Derek!-K

[jwebbinspired]

Way to go!!! That's awesome!! Congrats!! Andy

[lcmemusic]

Great production, but the line "Fool in the Middle" sounds too much like "Meet in the Middle" by Diamond Rio, lyrics and music. If you've submitted this song before and it hasn't gotten forwarded, that may be why. Again, great production!

[derekmcfarland]

Apr 9, 2009, 9:13am, lcmemusic wrote:Great production, but the line "Fool in the Middle" sounds too much like "Meet in the Middle" by Diamond Rio, lyrics and music. If you've submitted this song before and it hasn't gotten forwarded, that may be why. Again, great production!Kid Rock does it all the time, what's the problem? Seriously though, thanks for the feedback- you're absolutely right, that line is very similar. Good thing I took out the "You start walking your way..." line!!! Guess it's true that there's nothing new under the sun. Several reviewers have taken the opportunity to "return" the song, but none have listed that as a reason so far.Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and feedback. Best of luck to you all.Derek

[lsp]

Derek,Really like "Fool In The Middle".The production does sound a little like "Meet Me In The Middle". That is not a critcism, rather a compliment.You might want to rock it up. Get more aggressive with the guitars, and punch the vocal more. Maybe lean more towards Montgomery Gentry or Jason Aldean. On some of the walks, etc just some thoughts. I think the song is strong....Good Luck!!

[cameron]

Apr 15, 2009, 4:43pm, lsp wrote:Derek,Really like "Fool In The Middle".The production does sound a little like "Meet Me In The Middle". That is not a critcism, rather a compliment.You might want to rock it up. Get more aggressive with the guitars, and punch the vocal more. Maybe lean more towards Montgomery Gentry or Jason Aldean. On some of the walks, etc just some thoughts. I think the song is strong....Good Luck!!Keep in mind that the listing was for 50's classic country, and it DID get forwarded.Cam