3 Happy songs?

[teleblaster]

Thinking about tossing 3 songs at this listingNEW LISTING -- HAPPY/UPBEAT/FUN INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a successful Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed and placed tons of TAXI writers/songs over the years. This company will be looking for material that would be great for Feature Films and TV/Radio/Commercials. The tone can be quirky and comedic, light and airy, bouncy and silly, etc. Primarily, the focus will be on spare instrumentation that features clever dynamics and melodic moments". The range is wide here stylistically, with the focus being on the overall tone. Nothing dark, dramatic or moody for this one - only happy and fun. There are no arrangement restrictions here, but be sure the instrumentation isn't too thick or lush. The performances/production must be excellent and the recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Pieces should not exceed 4 min. in length and they need to have clear endings - no fades. Please submit one to three pieces online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 6, 2009.Shucky Darn (posted before here, but I've retracked and mixed it since) http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7280592Breakfast in Bed (posted here before) http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7271277And a new one, Love Matters. I'm working up some hawaiian tunes for a publisher and thought I'd try to double dip on this one....http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7308646curious to hear any thoughts about the songs, production, and 'fit' for the listing.Thx!Erich

[kitz]

Hi,I commented earlier on the 1st 2 tunes but the third only plays for 7 seconds for me.Kitz

[teleblaster]

Thanks for trying to listen Kitz. Looks like I had the regions messed up when I rendered the file. Its fixed now...

[fusilierb]

Aw shucks. That was Gosh Darn fun!B

[aldicicco]

Tele,Great songs! Thanks for sharing. I think Shucky Darn and Love Matters are ringers for the listing. Shucky as happy and upbeat, Love as definitely quirky. Love that Hawaiian guitar!Breakfast in bed conveys something different to me. The beginning, in my estimation, is more sophisticated in message and the happy/upbeat part doesn't arrive until later.My 2 cents... Good luck with these songs.Al

[orest]

Love matters: A great song! I love the sliding guitars, it's a very funny way to use a guitar! Maybe it should be a little bit faster, just my opinion though!

[teleblaster]

Thanks all for the listen and comments! I came back, re-read the listing and listened to my songs. I feel strong about 'Shucky..', BnB is a bit out of pocket for the listing. Love Matters fits, but might not be sparse enough instrumentation wise. It'll be interesting to see what the TAXI screener Gods think. Aldicicco:Ya, I think that BnB might not fit the 'happy/fun' thing, but it has fun moments so I thought I'd risk 5bucks anyway.Orest:You're probably right about the tempo. Someday when I have the chops on lap steel I should re-track this 3-5 clicks faster. I might consider seeing how far I can push this with tempo stretching software.Cheers

[jeffgreenleaf]

Yeah great slidin' dude..I bet track 1 & 3 go forward...!