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Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by daniel481 » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:31 pm

Alright, taking a breather from rock here for a minute and just finished a piece for this listing:A NY-based Music Publisher/Library (with studios also in Nashville and Los Angeles) needs great and very current-sounding DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTALS for placement as underscore for network TV programs such as "Desperate Housewives" and "House". Instrumentation that sustains a low level of tension, such as vibraphone-led arrangements, is preferred. Sixty seconds to 3 minutes is the recommended length for this pitch. They've placed music in shows on HBO, ABC, NBC, FX, the Discovery Channel, the Sundance Film Channel, and the Learning Channel, as well as in films produced by Focus Features, Red House Pictures, and USA Films, among others. They asked us to be extra selective when screening for this project. This company offers a standard publishing contract, where they assume the publishing rights to the track and the composer keeps the writer’s share of the income/royalties. License fees are split with the composer on a per project basis. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. TAXI # D071218DRIf anybody would like to check it out and let me know what you think, that'd be great!"Sneaking Suspicion"http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... Thanks!Dan

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Re: Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by bmete » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:39 pm

Hi Dan,Good luck, I really like the arrangement you put together...Bob

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Re: Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by daniel481 » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:44 pm

Thanks! Glad you like it.Dan

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Post by mikebarresi » Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:01 am

Hey sounds good. Is this a dispatch listing??

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Re: Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by paults » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:27 am

Yep, another "fast turnaround" listing.Dan- nice job!

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Post by twilsbach » Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:59 am

Sounds good Dan.My only comment is that some of the the little run at :30 of high pizzacato strings sound a little strained (is that the right word?) It kind shatters the MIDI illusion for a second. I'm working on mine right now, will post later.

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Post by daniel481 » Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:08 am

Thanks guys! Glad you like it...and twils, I'll check into what you were talking about. Looking forward to hearing yours.Dan

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Re: Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by mazz » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:02 pm

Good work Dan! Good luck!Finished this one with an hour to spare!: http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... m=trueAlso submitted this one from my catalog: http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... m=trueHave fun!!Mazz
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Post by aubreyz » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:25 pm

Good stuff guys. I pulled some catalog shelf items for this... these have been forwarded before but no deals yet... so why not try some more Dissonant ReflectionImpending VerdictLooming Mystery

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Re: Dramatic Instrumentals

Post by mazz » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:39 pm

Nice Aub, as always, good stuff! Dissonant and Impending feel like the closest to the listing to me but I'm no screener!Take care,Mazz
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