Dispatch challenge - Reggea time!

[aubreyz]

Well... I thought this was going to be quite difficult, but we found some common ground between the psychedelic stuff that's become our "thing" and this listing:BEACH VOLLEYBALL SONGS & INSTRUMENTALS are needed by the Music Supervisor of a major cable TV network for their upcoming broadcasts of the AVP Tour (pro beach volleyball). Think beach, surf, sand, sun, hot bodies, bikinis, fun, playing to win, etc., etc. Style-wise, they’re pretty open, but focus on Reggae, Modern Pop/Rock, and Beach Rock. Some of the bands they mentioned are Slightly Stoopid, Sublime, and Citizen Cope. Also think Smashmouth, 311, the Long Beach Dub Allstars, Jack Johnson, Colbie Caillat, and G. Love & Special Sauce - music that taps into the cool, young, hip lifestyle of the beach volleyball scene. They asked us to be extra selective when screening for this project. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. TAXI # D070813VB So here's the result of a weekend in psychedelic Reggae land. Thanks for any feedback, per usual. (and I'll post another link for you HJ when I get it uploaded elsewhere )Certified Beach Bum I got sand between my toes I got that white stuff on my nose I haven’t worn real clothes Since I don’t know when Haven’t owned a pair of shoes Since June two thousand two But when you don’t have much to lose Then there’s so much more to win I’m a certified beach bum Everybody wants some of this, yeahWould you like to be on my list I’m a certified beach bumEverybody wants some of this, yeahI’m a summer time specialist Baby I’m a beach bum, babyI’m a beach bum, babyI don’t have no bills to pay The hardest thing I do all day Is trying to decide which way I’m gonna serve the volleyball And if I dig into the net I won't live with the regret I haven't had a problem yet That bothered me at all I’m a certified beach bum Everybody wants some of this, yeahWould you like to be on my list I’m a certified beach bumEverybody wants some of this, yeahI’m a summer time specialist Baby I’m a beach bum, babyYou won't ever see me (I’m a beach bum, baby)Unless there’s miles of bikinis (I’m a beach bum, baby)You can keep your nine to five I've got an appointment with the rising tide The surf is up don't so get me down Cause all I need is a wave nowI’m a certified beach bum Everybody wants some of this, yeahWould you like to be on my wish list I’m a certified beach bum Everybody wants some of this, yeahWould you like to be on my listI’m a certified beach bumEverybody wants some of this, yeahI’m full-time fun and you can’t resist it Baby I’m a beach bum, babyI’m a beach bum, baby

[nomiyah]

Aub,Some really cool lyrics (for example, summer time specialist). Since I've had many years and some success in Reggae, I thought I'd give you some genre-specific feedback. The main thing that sticks out is the guitar tone, Reggae guitar has dry staccatto tone, I don't play guitar so I can't tell you how, but if you can match that tone it will make your track sound more authentic. The drum track sounds good but not Reggae. Actually, now that I think about it, the bands they mentioned aren't Jamaican so maybe your track is fine for what they're looking for. Just a couple of cents.Nomi

[aubreyz]

Quote:Aub,Some really cool lyrics (for example, summer time specialist). Since I've had many years and some success in Reggae, I thought I'd give you some genre-specific feedback. The main thing that sticks out is the guitar tone, Reggae guitar has dry staccatto tone, I don't play guitar so I can't tell you how, but if you can match that tone it will make your track sound more authentic. The drum track sounds good but not Reggae. Actually, now that I think about it, the bands they mentioned aren't Jamaican so maybe your track is fine for what they're looking for. Just a couple of cents.NomiThanks Nomi. We weren't really going for authentic, just flavor ala some of the listing examples. I just completed the real mix -- or at least the one we will submit:Certified Beach BumAlso available on my taxi page www.taxi.com/aubdelanebtw Nomi, I have listened to your track and will respond later... just don't like to halfway post critiques.Aub

[aubreyz]

Quote:Certified Beach BumAlso available on my taxi page www.taxi.com/aubdelaneGot the forward on this today. Here's to retro psychedelic reggae! Aub