How much should I cater to a listing

[karrie]

Hello everyone, This is my first post in this friendly forum, and it's about my first possible submission.It's for a CCM listing (TAXI # S070726SS) that asks for crossover songs. "CHRISTIAN-based SINGER-SONGWRITERS in the style of Sufjan Stevens, KT Tunstall, Conor Oberst, David Bazan (Pedro The Lion), etc. are sought by the Dir. of A&R of a Major Christian Label based in Nashville. He DOESN'T want overtly Christian lyrics - he wants artists who write/sing crossover lyrics only. In fact, you don't have to have Christian themes in your lyrics at all to be considered - but you must be of the Christian faith. That's very important. Please note: he's NOT seeking groups/bands for this listing - solo artists only. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than July 26, 2007."My recordings of such songs were stripped from a video that a fan took of one of my shows back in April... so they're not the best. But I have no other recording of those songs at this time. Then, I have some songs that contain blatant faith lyrics that are good recordings and show my piano skills. Should I modify my bio to somehow say I'm a Christian, or do I choose to submit one song that is distinctly Christian in order to fulfill the "but you must be of the Christian faith. That's very important." requirement?Do I opt to submit poor recordings of decent and good "crossover" songs, or submit a cleaner recording of a song with lyrics of faith + a short a capella arrangement of a traditional folk-type song?I think that a lot of my music could fit this listing, but I'm unsure of the best way to go as far as song selection and bio. I figure it's worth a shot to submit anyway, but I'd really like to benefit from your expertise on this matter before I move forward or decide to remain still.Thank you for your time & kind consideration.KarriePS - My songs are on http://www.taximusic.com/artist/karriepavishanderson, if hearing any of them would help facilitate the flurry of crazy-good advice-giving . "Fit for the Throne" and "You" are the two that contain faith lyrics; "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" is the arranged folk a capella song; the others are the recordings from the video tape.

[liamkelly]

Hi KarrieThis listing is for Christian artists. The label is a Major Christian Label based in Nashville. They're looking for their next big singer songwriter.I feel that it would not be appropriate to 'modify' your bio to include the fact that your Christian. Although they specify that they're looking for generic music, they are looking for Christian artists.Only you know if you are one. If so, send them your best stuff, whether the lyrics are faith-based or not.Liamwww.myspace.com/liamkellymusic

[karrie]

Thank you for your concise answer, Liam, and for taking the time to reply. You've been a great help.Karriewww.myspace.com/karriepavishanderson

[liamkelly]

KarrieNo problem. I hope you submitted and I hope you're successful !