Need Help:Genre Identity

[renips]

I posted this in the general hangout I would appreciate some opinions. I am in need of hearing what some of you think my style of music fits into as far as genre. I need to hear what a la's some think the songs might be and where they fit in the listing categories on TAXI. Feel free to make any comments you feel that are constructive . I have 4 songs I would like for those who are kind enough to listen to that I am in need of some opinions. You may hear them on my TAXI page at http://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.p ... nnerPlease let me knowThanks Mark Spinner

[simonparker]

hard to classify. I'd say singer-songwriter. Perhaps alt-rock but the sound is not "current". I'd call the sound "unique". Probably singer songwriter

[cardell]

Hi Mark,Your vocals remind me of 70's Hard Rock. At times you sound like Ozzy.Stuart

[renips]

Nov 10, 2009, 9:11pm, simonparker wrote:hard to classify. I'd say singer-songwriter. Perhaps alt-rock but the sound is not "current". I'd call the sound "unique". Probably singer songwriterThanks. I appreciate the time you took to listen.

[renips]

Nov 11, 2009, 12:28am, cardell wrote:Hi Mark,Your vocals remind me of 70's Hard Rock. At times you sound like Ozzy.StuartThanks Stuart for your time.

[bete]

Mark, I know how hard it is to identify one's own genre. I have the same problem and wish I could be more helpful, but all I can suggest is singer/songwriter. I enjoyed listening to your songs on my laptop and know I will enjoy them more when I use decent headphones.Bette

[renips]

Nov 11, 2009, 1:26pm, bete wrote:Mark, I know how hard it is to identify one's own genre. I have the same problem and wish I could be more helpful, but all I can suggest is singer/songwriter. I enjoyed listening to your songs on my laptop and know I will enjoy them more when I use decent headphones.BetteThanks Bette. I appreciate your time. You are so very right about defining ones own genre. You have been very helpful indeed. I am glad you enjoyed listening.ThanksMark

[Kolstad]

It's difficult Mark. I agree with the comments on the 70ies hr voc, and the music might be a bit more pop, so it's definitely in the pop/rock domain somewhere. Excactly where would probably depend on the song, as they are quite different.Perhaps you could try reading the genre descriptions at all music http://www.allmusic.com and try to write your own description like they do. You might be able to frame your stuff better by doing that exercise..

[renips]

Nov 14, 2009, 4:14am, thesongcabinet wrote:It's difficult Mark. I agree with the comments on the 70ies hr voc, and the music might be a bit more pop, so it's definitely in the pop/rock domain somewhere. Excactly where would probably depend on the song, as they are quite different.Perhaps you could try reading the genre descriptions at all music http://www.allmusic.com and try to write your own description like they do. You might be able to frame your stuff better by doing that exercise..Thanks Magne. I appreciate the time you took to listen. I will check out the linkMark

[len123]

Mark, it would probably fit anywhere in a subgenre of pop or pop rock. It's definitely not a country vocal style or hip hop, one song had a soulful sort of Boz Scaggs vocal to it. Except for the song about beer it seems very light pop "G" rated that the whole family might enjoy!!!