Song Length Advice?
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Song Length Advice?
Hi,I received a Dispatch listing that states a song length of 2 to 4 minutes. I have a track which I know would be exactly right for this listing, except for the length.It's over 5 minutes, but doesn't really work if edited down. I have made many attempts.In people's experience is it likely to be a wasted submission if I submit this track or is this likely to be overlookeds if the music is spot on stylisticaly etc...Maybe this is a crazy question, but deadline is tomorrow. I may just send it anyway because I do believe in this song anyway.Thanks
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If the listing party specified 2 to 4 minutes, it's likely that a song that's over 5 minutes is not going to be "on target for this listing" because of the length. Then again, it's $5 to submit and it can't hurt.Claire
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Thanks Clare. I did submit the song. I was thinking exactly along the same lines as you.
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If it says "recommended length" you'll be alright. I'd give it a go.
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Yes Hummingbird. Looking at the listing it is a recommendation and it says 1 - 4 minutes. It seems as though it is also a company looking for music to add to it's library too rather than a specific track for a specific use, which I would view as being more strict about the length.
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If you don't the tempo being faster you can always speed it up with software like Audacity (free), which will also shorten it. You're talking a 20% increase in speed here, which is pretty huge... more than I've ever tried. Also, if it's a broadcast-ready listing you'll lose a bit of audio quality. It works fine for song demos that are going to be re-recorded, but it probably wouldn't work for something that has to be broadcast quality.Cam
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