Return for SOPHISTICATED and EMOTIONAL INSTRUMENTALS

[bilgebalaban]

Hello,

My track Lucky Ways wasn't forwarded for the Listing # U130908IN

the tempo is too fast, this is not down to mid tempo, it's a shame, the emotional arc was very good.

But nice to hear that comment...What do you think about the track?

You can find it in my taxi page..

See you guys at the rally...

[bamtone]

Huh! I'd say that's mid-tempo. Ah-well.
Great track and I'll see you at the Rally!

[bilgebalaban]

It is, right?Anyways see you there Briand..

[Casey H]

Nice track.
I think sometimes when they (the client, not necessarily Taxi) says "Down-To-Mid-Tempo" they are talking more about the "feel" than the actual BPM. In terms of pure BPM, it might be mid-tempo, but it just might have too much of an upbeat feel and they are labeling that "not down-to-mid-tempo".

Again, keep in mind as I say over and over again on this forum, this was an ULTRA high bar listing with a potential $20,000 license fee. The bar doesn't get much higher than that so a track really has to shine with respect to the request in order to be forwarded.

It's a great track... No worries. It will get a good home!

Casey

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION has an IMMEDIATE NEED for Down-To-Mid Tempo, SOPHISTICATED and EMOTIONAL INSTRUMENTALS FOR an online commercial that will likely also be used for some TV spots in the UK. The estimated license fee for this is $20,000, and the Ad Agency needs to hear music as soon as possible!

They need tracks with a "Modern and Emotional feel." Your instrumentation should be mostly organic, but some light synth elements can be used to contribute to a more contemporary feel. Orchestral elements that help make your piece feel more emotional could also work very well for this. Light acoustic-based Rock tracks with strings and/or minimal modern synth pads will probably work best for this pitch. Your track should feel emotionally hopeful, uplifting, and inspiring. Please do NOT submit anything heavy, dark, or melancholy.

Our source tells us, "They do NOT want a wall of sound from the beginning to the end. There needs to be an engaging and compelling sense of dynamics, with high peaks and low valleys. Steer clear of repetitive, Coldplay-sounding tracks that just keep building." They're not interested in anything too aggressive, fast, or bombastic. Your instrumental needs to be at LEAST 1 minute and 45 seconds. Make sure that your Instrumental Track has a well-crafted, provocative, and emotional arc (with dynamic peaks and valleys) in that time frame.

TAXI Tip: You might want to start out on the lighter side with somewhat sparse instrumentation for the first 10 seconds or so, then introduce more instruments and a build, then drop back a little, create a little hope, then build again to another inspirational peak, and so on throughout your piece.

If you've got existing tracks that are longer than 1:45, but fit what they're asking for, go ahead and submit them! They can edit for length and time!

This gentleman often prefers faded over buttoned endings, but you can submit both for this pitch. If you've got an amazing piece of music and it's already got a buttoned ending, we doubt they'd pass because of that There's not a lot of copy (dialogue) in this commercial, so this is might be one of those rare opportunities where your music gets to be more prominent than usual. That said, do NOT try to show them what a compositional genius you are. Instead, give them a piece that makes listeners feel inspired, hopeful, and proud, but is not over done. The EMOTION should be the star of your Instrumental Track, NOT a bunch of overly complicated sections that distract from the emotion.

Broadcast Quality is needed (great home recordings are fine).

Again, the estimated license fee for this is $20,000. This is a Direct-to-Agency placement, so you'll keep 100% of the license fee. NO Publisher splits. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Composition. Please do not submit any material with unauthorized samples of other artists' songs, sounds, or any other media. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis with no full critiques. Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals no later than SUNDAY, September 8th, 2013 by 5:00 (PDT). TAXI #U130908IN

[bilgebalaban]

Thanks a lot Casey, glad you liked it.

And thanks for the reply, i think i was closer than ever this time.
Hope it'll get a good home as you say.

See you at the rally then...