I've been a member for a couple of months now.. Quick background ...I signed up for TAXI as a vehicle to sell my songs as opposed to selling myself as a performing artist. I record the songs myself in a home studio and would classify them as acceptable quality (link below for feedback) in a situation where you are selling a song idea rather than selling your singing or guitar playing talents etc. I've noticed, so far anyway, that the vast majority of listings for songs (not artists) specifically state that they want "top notch" vocals, “broadcast quality recordings” etc. While I can understand these requirements, I'm starting to think that maybe this service is not geared for someone like me who doesn't have the resources to hire professional singers / musician’s additional equipment and the like. I've submitted to about 20 listings w/ multiple songs per entry. So far I've had no forwards but the thoughtful critiques will praise the songs but seem to focus heavily on the quality of the recording or vocal performance as reasons for not being forwarded on. Neither so bad (in my humble opinion anyway
that it should nullify consideration of the song idea. So I'm perplexed by this as I would think that these aspects of the song shouldn't matter so much if it is to be taken and re arranged / re recorded by a professional. Originally I thought that if I submit a good recording that gets the idea across the talented AR person can hear the possibilities and act accordingly if they think it's a good match fundamentally. I want to be clear that I’m not complaining about the TAXI service but rather looking for some guidance from more experienced users. Thank you!
Craig
Link to music:
http://www.taxi.com/brandofino
