Could Have Been (Acoustic Guitar Underscore Instrumental)

[johndalenow]

Please comment on ANY requirement that this piece does not satisfy as requested by the library. BTW, is the name I chose OK being "Could Have Been" or does it need the "It Could Have Been?" Thanks in advance. Best!

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Several ACOUSTIC GUITAR-Based UNDERSCORE INSTRUMENTALS and/or INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NEW International Music Licensing Company started by highly experienced, successful founders!

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This Company is searching for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumentals/Cues in the general ballpark of these references:

"Longest Summer" by Dan Kearley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbJ9cf2Fwqk

"Mountain Quail" by Dust Follows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOdjLxKb8_k

"Trailways" by Woven Hearts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5eTI30hev8

"We Might Be Okay" by Dan Kearley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVvOpEPjK2U

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Please send well-produced, underscore-friendly Instrumentals/Cues that feature well-played Acoustic Guitar as their focal point. Additional instrumentation like light percussion, synth pads, soft strings, etc. could be nice touches, as well! Your arrangements can range from stripped down to fuller ideas, as long as they remain simple enough to be usable for underscore. Please be sure that your production is polished and any virtual instruments or samples you use are modern and high-quality. We recommend sticking with one mood throughout your pieces so they remain cohesive.

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All submissions should be at least 1:45 minutes long and no longer than 2:45 minutes, with non-faded, buttoned endings. Do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

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[DouglasKnight]

Hey John, I like the composition -- very moody and sparse, well done! The tambourine was sort of distracting for me and I didn't feel like it added to the piece, but otherwise it sounds really nice. As far as the title, my vote is for "It Could Have Been" Hope that helps, Doug

[melodea]

Hi John

I like the track per se, BUT...I'm quoting the listing: "Instrumentals/Cues that feature well-played Acoustic Guitar as their focal point[/u]"
The track's focal point is not enough on the guitar with only a single-note top line that comes in and goes out again + the supposedly well-played acoustic guitar sounds very midi to me. I wouldn't bet on my grandma's grave but as a guitar player with decades of experience that doesn't sound like a real guitar at all. Sorry, but IMHO the track as it stands doesn't fit the listing.

good luck

Chris

[AlanHall]

I like the floating, moody sense of this track.

I considered writing something for this listing, but then I listened to the the ref tracks and heard that they were all very folky-acoustic. Not my cup of tea. And not at all close to what you posted, John. I think you'll get the "veers from listing" comment on a critique for this track.

[johndalenow]

I like the floating, moody sense of this track.

I considered writing something for this listing, but then I listened to the the ref tracks and heard that they were all very folky-acoustic. Not my cup of tea. And not at all close to what you posted, John. I think you'll get the "veers from listing" comment on a critique for this track.

Hey John, I like the composition -- very moody and sparse, well done! The tambourine was sort of distracting for me and I didn't feel like it added to the piece, but otherwise it sounds really nice. As far as the title, my vote is for "It Could Have Been" Hope that helps, Doug

Thanks, Doug. I appreciate you input. Best! John

[Casey H]

Hi John

I like the track per se, BUT...I'm quoting the listing: "Instrumentals/Cues that feature well-played Acoustic Guitar as their focal point[/u]"
The track's focal point is not enough on the guitar with only a single-note top line that comes in and goes out again + the supposedly well-played acoustic guitar sounds very midi to me. I wouldn't bet on my grandma's grave but as a guitar player with decades of experience that doesn't sound like a real guitar at all. Sorry, but IMHO the track as it stands doesn't fit the listing.

good luck

Chris

Nice track but I agree with the above. The guitar is not the main thing at all here. The piano dominates a lot. Not fond of the way the guitar plucked notes sound, too bendy and *possibly* off pitch.

Best
Casey