If it is a return directly from a screening by a music supervisor (as in this case), and it was something that I thought I nailed, I usually find when I hear forwards that they just didn't articulate exactly what they wanted in the original description.
That won't help me here as, unless I missed it, I didn't see anyone else post a forward for this listing that I could check out.
The three songs referenced were somewhat different in lyric styles (a mixture of poetic, metaphorical and on the nose descriptive lyrics). As all of you know, we have to walk a difficult balance most of the time between writing something compelling, and vivid as possible, without being too specific. Casting my mind, back to the time period, I thought I hit the mark with the lyrical content emotionally.
The referenced songs varied WIDELY in their sonic palate. However, I was in studios then (1970's), and I knew how to get all those sounds and I felt I was also in the zone as far as this went too.
Ultimately, since this was screened by a music supervisor and not a Taxi screener, I feel I have to take their comments with a grain of salt. A music supervisor may be wonderful at their job, but not as skilled in describing in words exactly what they need.
I imagine myself in an editing bay and looking at a scene and think about what I want the music to make me feel.
It's one of those I really burned midnight oil on so it was a bit more heartbreaking than normal, so I am wondering if I missed something obvious?
Here is the listing:
U140902BR
PSYCHEDELIC/ACID/BLUES ROCK SONGS with MALE vocals are needed by an A-List Hollywood Music Supervisor working on Hit TV. He’s searching for Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the stylistic wheelhouse of bands like Steppenwolf, The Animals, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, Free, etc., etc., etc. Please check out these songs to wrap your head around the range of groovy options that could work for this show: "The Pusher” by Steppenwolf “Almost Cut My Hair” by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young “Fire and Water” by Free “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals You do NOT have to submit authentic vintage master recordings for this pitch, but your song should have the retro feel and sound that takes listeners back to the psychedelic era. Recently recorded songs that sound retro could work well for this pitch. This Music Supervisor needs songs that would work well with characters found on shows like Sons Of Anarchy, Justified, Breaking Bad, etc. Steer clear of anything that sounds light or sweet. No Joni Mitchell for this show
Your songs should sound like a real band playing real instruments. Quoting the source: “There needs to be a rebellious tone and/or attitude to these songs. I want raw, gritty, powerful lead vocals and a mind bending rhythm section.” Universal Lyrics are needed. Please avoid references to specific names, dates, times, brands, etc. Lyric themes about being free, regret, guns, money, drugs, heartache, family, love, loss, sorrow, etc., could all work well for this show and its characters. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. The estimated license fee for this use is $1,000 - $3,000. This is a Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch, so you'll keep 100% of your Master and Publishing rights, plus you'll also get 100% of the sync fee and any applicable performance royalties. You need to own or control 100% of the Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. All Songs will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a person hand picked by the Music Supervisor. No full critiques. Please submit 1-3 Songs no later than TUESDAY, September 2nd, by 2pm (PDT). TAXI #U140902BRCRITIQUE:
Frank thanks for submitting How Do I Get Out of Here. The song is not similar enough to the referenced songs which have stronger, more distinct melodies, and strong imagery in the lyrics. There is room to strengthen both the lyric and melody in this song to add more of a memorability factor. The House of the Rising Son's lyrics are filled with imagery that grabs and holds a listener's attention. Both its melody and hook are instantly memorable.
MY LYRICS:
HOW DO I GET OUT OF HERE
How do I get out of here
This is all – just a little too crazy
I know you know what I mean
Somethin inside doesn't feel so well
riding off the rails on this carousel
Take a look between the fine print of the book and you will see - what you can't believe
Anybody else in here
Think this is all a little too weird
Do you know what I mean
Trouble falls like rain - you can't catch it all.
A cat without a hat headed for a fall
Take a look between the lines in the book and you will see - what you can't believe
This is all – just a little too crazy
I know you know what I mean
Anybody else in here
Think this is all a little too weird
Do you know what I mean
There’s no where to go, nothing to demand
I'm no king in a castle, Just a joker in the sand
Suddenly its strange, we're under a spell
riding off the rails on this carousel
The fancy people get to keep it all
And we're trapped like a cat without a claw
When justice is Just Us, we're all outlaws
Rolling with the rhythm of their cannonballs
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