BEATLES INFLUENCED CLASSIC ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS and SONGS needed by a very credible and well-respected Independent Label for a compilation CD, to be distributed both nationally and internationally. ORIGINAL SONGS ONLY! They're looking for songs "influenced by" the Beatles - NOT covers or sound-alikes. Your music can range from the early Mersey-beat era of "Please, Please Me" to the Psychedelic period of songs like "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds" or the later, classic Rock sound of "Yesterday" and "Let It Be". Image is not important here - the songs are the main thing!! Vocal and demo presentation must be top-notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by the owner of the listing company and must be received no later than Tuesday, September 20, 2011. TAXI #S110920RK
My review was by screener #79, which a number I think I recognize. I don't this screening was by the owner of the company ??
The song: http://www.taxi.com/caseyh "Am I Still In Your Heart"
The Review
(All 8’s except 7’s in Lyrics and Marketability)
On Target For Listing
GENERAL
The arrangement is extremely well-constructed, the vocal sounds relaxed and expressive, and the hook is impossible to resist. The lyric seems very sincere, however, I can't escape the feeling I've heard similar sentiments expressed in nearly identical fashion a few too many times before. Is there a way to bring out a bit more of your own unique character and personality in the story you're telling? I believe this will allow your "voice" as a songwriter to seem a little more distinctive.
OVERALL COMMENTS
Hey Charles - Thanks so much for submitting. In terms of style, this reminds me of the ballads Lennon and McCartney were writing around the time of Rubber Soul, although the lyrical content isn't as colorful as any of their material. Is there a way for you to personalize the lyric? It's my feeling it needs to reflect a bit more of your own unique character and personality. Sorry I won't be able to forward you this time around. Best of luck with all future songwriting efforts.
MAIN REASON FOR RETURN
Lyrical theme and imagery aren't quite compelling enough for their requirements.
When I wrote this for the listing (a re-write from an old version), I allowed the lyrics to be fairly cliché and trite because many Beatles songs were. The listing mentioned songs like “Please Please Me” and “Yesterday” which are simple like that. I’m a little surprised that the return was for lyrics when so much else is right here. I do see how this is a very high bar listing—for a label compilation CD, not a music library. That could be a factor.
What do you all think?
Best,
Casey
but still pleased because with the very positive review this got (Lots of 8's and nice comments), I'm hoping a solid library will pick it up as a Beatles knock off. That's the good part of Taxi. You write or re-write for listings and the gift can keep on giving.
Casey