HAPPY, FEEL-GOOD INSTRUMENTALS for KIDS PROGRAMMING- Help/Feedback

[RMarshall]

Hi

I would really appreciate some feedback on my first draft of this kids instrumental piece. I think the instrumentation is OK, based on the ref. tracks? I'd appreciate comments on the mix and overall developmental feel of the track in particular as I feel this is where I could improve!

My track - https://soundcloud.com/rachel-marshall- ... al_sharing

Reference tracks:

Just Kidding
https://youtu.be/jvZI9Ba9wEU?t=123

Andi Mack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j7cCLBkXkM

The Baby-Sitters Club
https://youtu.be/z_f-oQI6HCg?t=268


Criteria states 2-4 Minutes in length. I have gone for around 2:40.

Many thanks
Rachel

[DouglasKnight]

Hey Rachel -- there are lots of cool parts going on in this track, and I agree with Telefunkin's comments about the mix and need for some variation and edit points. Here's a video (by Dave Kropf at 52 Cues) about cue structure that was/is helpful for me: https://youtu.be/PM1slrenAHUhttps://you ... M1slrenAHU. Keep working on this, it's a good foundation! Good luck, Doug

[davidagates]

Hiya, I'd lean away from the delay on the guitar. It's a bit too over-powering. Sounds quite a bit like U2 in parts (bloody Edge ruining delayed guitars for everyone).

The palm mutes are fine, maybe replace the opening riff with acoustic guitars, gives you layers as well as variety.

I would say the drums could do with a bit of work as well, they're quite low in the mix. I used to be terrible with drums, because I'm a guitarist I always had that front and centre until a Trailer friend of mine told me to "listen to some rock and note how loud the drums are". It's quite surprising, we remember the melody but the rhythm is thing that's always most prominent.

Love the Xylophone, nice changes here and there to avoid repetition. With a bit of extra push I think you'll be good.

The guys are bang on with edit points as well, I have them in every submission now.

[cosmicdolphin]

I think it's much too repetitve , it reminds of a bunch of Apple loops thrown together more than a composed piece of music ..if you skip around the track it's just more or less the same thing all the way through

[irthlingz]

Maybe at the edit points, transition with some kind of "fun" sound? A whoosh or swoosh or something?

The listing:

Send them well-composed Instrumentals that create an overall happy, fun, bouncy, and positive vibe and feel that could work well for kids/preteen programming, promos, and entertainment. Your submissions should have uplifting motifs, feel-good grooves, and excellent arrangements. Instrumentation in the general ballpark of the references will suit your submissions best – think piano, claps, vibraphone, synths, bass, drums, funky guitar, etc. Please be sure your productions are polished, and any virtual instruments or sounds you use are high-quality and not dated-sounding.

All submissions should be about 2 to 4 minutes long (give or take) with non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy the references in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, texture, and overall vibe. Do NOT submit any material with unauthorized samples of any other artists’ music, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal. You’ll split any 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 Masters and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit as many Instrumentals as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. TAXI # S230808LD

[jsprior]

Hey Rachel -- there are lots of cool parts going on in this track, and I agree with Telefunkin's comments about the mix and need for some variation and edit points. Here's a video (by Dave Kropf at 52 Cues) about cue structure that was/is helpful for me: https://youtu.be/PM1slrenAHUhttps://you ... M1slrenAHU. Keep working on this, it's a good foundation! Good luck, Doug

Just checked this out, great resource!