TAXI Member Deals - January 2009

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Member Deals 1/1/09 – 1/31/09Skip-Dawg (Pennsylvania)-Skip-Dawg notified TAXI that his song “Skip To The Floor” was featured on the popular #1 Current Hit Radio Show with over 10 million listeners in Europe/Germany and L.A. as a result of a forward through TAXI.He also reports that he received 5 placements as a result of a forward to a very successful Online Music Licensing company through TAXI over a year ago. They include: His song “Everybody Gather Round” was used in a Facebook application for a well known global advertising agency, a song placed in The Big Reunion (Hip-Hop DJ DVD documentary), a song licensed with an e-Card website, and two songs used by two major corporations.AND, his song “Times In My Life” was also signed with a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements as a result of a forward through TAXI.Anna Maria Flechero (California)-Anna Maria recently reported that as a result of her very first submission through TAXI, she landed a deal with an Independent Record Label with Major Distribution ties. Her two Jazz standards, and one Jazz original have been included on a Smooth Jazz compilation CD being released by this Indie Label and distributed by Universal Music in Poland.“This was my first time I submitted to TAXI after many many years of receiving your mail and emails. Thank you so much. Your critiques have given me insight and motivation.”Amanda Somerville (Michigan)-Amanda recently reported that she was featured on one of the biggest commercial radio stations in Europe as a result of a forward through TAXI. The response from her song was so good the 1st time around that she was featured a 2nd time.Amanda Somerville (Michigan)-Amanda also reported signing a non-exclusive licensing deal with a very successful LA-based Music Publisher as a result of a forward through TAXI. AND, she signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with a well-established Production Music Library/Publisher as a result of a forward through TAXI.Devin Melanson (Canada)-Three weeks after a forward through TAXI, Devin made a connection with a very successful Production Music Library. Devin, and his co-writer, Marc Blackwell (TAXI member & TAXI forum participant), had their uptempo Sports Rock song “One Minute Penalty” signed.Logan Pepper (Texas)-As a result of a forward through a TAXI Dispatch listing, Logan signed his first ever deal for one of his Instrumental tracks. Logan signed the contract a month after he was forwarded through TAXI.“I signed the contract at the end of November - it was a wonderful early Christmas present! Thanks so much to Michael and clan for everything you do for us musicians! This would not be possible without you.”B. Flat (New Jersey)-Keith recently reported that his Rock Instrumental “First One To Win” was signed to a Production Music Library as a result of a forward through a TAXI Dispatch listing.Jarno Huhtanen (Finland)-As a result of a forward through TAXI 8 months prior, Jarno’s Orchestral/Action Instrumental “Ruthless Assault” landed him an exclusive deal with a U.K.-based Music Library/Publishing company who focuses on TV placements.Gus Caveda (Florida)-Gus recently reported that two of the Rock songs he submitted through a TAXI listing were signed by a very successful Production Music Library who has secured placements with ABC, CBS, NBC, WB, Disney, Discovery, Lifetime, Fox, USA (just to name a few).Allen DeSomer (Indiana)-Allen recently reported that he signed his first deal with a UK-based Production Music Library for Film/TV placement opportunities as a result of a forward through TAXI 6 months prior. He signed his “Mixed Raga - Sitar” song, and is now mixing alternative versions upon the company’s request.“I've been a member for a couple of years now, but I have a demanding, time-consuming day job so I have not been prolific with my music so far. I am happy to see that my scanty after-hours music efforts are finally paying off! I'll work harder on the music in 2009, that's for sure!”Tom Bradley & Dan Ferrari (New York)-It was recently reported that Dan has signed two non-exclusive deals with two Music Publishers/Libraries as a result of his music being forwarded through TAXI. Both Publishers licensed 5 songs from Dan’s new album, “Don’t Let It Fall.”Representing Dan, Tom writes: “Getting Dan's music into film and TV has been a priority for us and Taxi has been a big help in making this happen.”Martin Haene (Switzerland)-Martin and his co-writer Roberto Carrasco reports that their solo Piano Instrumental “True Love” was recently signed to a U.K.-based Music Library/Publishing Company for TV placements as a result of a forward through TAXI.Jean Custeau (Canada)-As a result of a forward through TAXI to a U.K.-based Music Publishing company, Jean had his classical inspired track “Sadness & Hope” signed.Sandra Amorosi (Australia)-As a result of her very first submission and forward through TAXI, Sandra signed her song “For You” to a U.K.-based Music Publishing company.Alfred Gruber (Washington)-Alfred recently reported that he signed his song “Trash Talkin” with a Music Supervisor who focuses on placing music on reality shows as a result of a forward through TAXI. The Music Supervisor is also interested in more music from Alfred.“I'm very grateful for and excited about this opportunity. A big thanks to the TAXI team for helping make this possible!”Judson Lee (Virginia)-Judson recently signed his Rock Instrumental “Yo-yo Madness” with a Music Supervisor who focuses on placing music on reality shows as a result of a forward through TAXI one month prior.Vicky Emerson (New York)-Vicky recently made a connection with a U.K.-based Music Publishing company where she had two of her solo piano Instrumentals signed as a result of a forward through TAXI.Jeff Greenleaf (California)-Jeff just signed his first deal (a multi-song contract!) as a result of one of his “80’s New Wave Instrumentals” being forwarded through TAXI to a Music Supervisor who focuses on placing music on reality shows. They requested more material from Jeff, and he signed a non-exclusive deal for an additional 10 Instrumentals in different styles such as: tension, adventure, extreme sports, heartwarming, fun/quirky, etc.“Thank You Taxi! Now I can take my music where it wants to go.”Bob Mete (Virginia)-Bob reports that his song “Raindrops & Moonbeams” was recently signed to a very successful Music Publisher as a result of a forward through TAXI.“Can't thank TAXI enough!”Sorry for the delay on these folks. Ever since the New Year, deals have been coming in every day. It's getting tough to keep up, but I love it!Congrats to everyone in the month of January 2009! More deals soon to come in the February 2009 deal mentions.Please be sure to mention your deals here: ');// -->deals@taxi.comDavid LaidlawManager, TAXI Dispatchdeals@taxi.com

[suzdoyle]

Congratulations, everyone! So nice to see all these deals coming in! ,Suz

[k o star]

Wow! This is very encouraging...was feeling a little down earlier from a return, but this has Inspired me to keep moving forward!Thanks for posting this up & a Big Congrats to everyone!!!-Kel

[crystallions]

Congratulations to all of you!!! I know you had to work hard to get where you are. ~ Lydia

[allends]

It sure is nice to see my name included - for the first time - with so many other great names! It reminds me that we're in this together, my friends!Allen

[tedsingingfox]

And it is ESPECIALLY cool to see so many of our fellow forumites' names listed.Great way to start the year, huh?WAY TO GO, all of y'all.Ted

[mojobone]

Congrats to all! GOOD SHOW!

[hummingbird]

Very good show. Congrats to all

[davewalton]

Really puts a crimp in the "Taxi Doesn't Work" theories...

[tedsingingfox]

Mar 22, 2009, 2:55pm, davewalton wrote:Really puts a crimp in the "Taxi Doesn't Work" theories... Even MORE