#U121105PO- Pop/Singersong TV AD

[sethlit]

I remember Taxi usually suggesting in the past to have a fade out ending as opposed to a button for the artist/AD agency type listings. I am currently working something up and I'm not sure if I should button it or not? Any suggestions? Thoughts? Much appreciated.

Here's the listing:

WORLD-RENOWNED MUSIC PUBLISHER working with a TOP AD AGENCY needs CURRENT POP and SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS for a NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL.

QUOTING THE SOURCE: "We're looking for POSITIVE, UPLIFTING songs with MALE or FEMALE vocals a la Feist, Sara Bareilles, Katie Herzig, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz." Songs can be INSPIRATIONAL or ANTHEMIC but not somber or too saccharine. Avoid songs that may sound too mature, serious or Adult Contemporary. MID-to-UPTEMPO SONGS will work best. Your SONG should feature ORGANIC instrumentation (like an ACOUSTIC GUITAR or PIANO) and be propelled forward by a STEADY BEAT.

Instrumentation and performance MUST sound TOP-NOTCH, CURRENT, and CONTEMPORARY. It's IMPORTANT that your SONG sounds like an ARTIST and NOT like a production music library track. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their songs in any way, shape, or form! NO SAMPLES of other songs or artists can be incorporated into your track. The estimated fee for this license is $15,000-$30,000 total. If your Song is chosen, the Publisher will contact you DIRECTLY. The Publisher offers a standard 50/50 deal. Please submit one to three songs online. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS. NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, November 5, 2012, 9:30AM PDT. TAXI #U121105PO


Seth

[ragani]

I can't speak from experience, as I've not yet landed one of these listings, but it is asking for an ARTIST song, so personally, I'd aim give it an artist-type ending. And that, of course, could be any range of things that would fit the song. (So that's really helpful of me, I know. ) My vote would be for an artist style ending, which to me is more likely not a button (though you could phone TAXI Monday before it's due to see if they have any further suggestions).

Good luck to you! Let us know if you get a forward for this one!! Quite a high bar listing!!

Raags

[sethlit]

Thanks for the thoughts Raags! Yeah, I did send an email to Taxi, but I'm sure it would be faster to make a call tomorrow. I'm now laying down the vocals and I do have a button ending. Although I do have a sort of round, tag going on before the the ending...so I could always add a fade later if need be. Better safe than sorry. Thanks again!

Seth