TENSION-Based ELECTRONIC UNDERSCORE CUES

[MattCurious]

Delighted to have a forward on my first bit of electronic tension - this was a good lesson for me in pulling what you've learned across (sub)-genres to expand your range.

Here is the tune: https://soundcloud.com/matt_curious/in-the-cloud
"This works."

Here is the listing:

TENSION-Based ELECTRONIC UNDERSCORE CUES are needed by a Production Music Library/Entertainment Production Company that’s just recently started running listings with TAXI, so there’s a good chance you don’t have anything in their catalog yet. This is a great opportunity to begin a relationship with them. They’re searching for Down-to-Mid-Tempo Underscore Cues that you’d hear on shows/films like Mr. Robot, The Social Network, Gone Girl, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the stylistic wheelhouse of what they’re looking for: “Mr. Robot” (15:00-22:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ptVVjOGZY “Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross The Social Network” (14:30-18:50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yydZbVoCbn0 “Gone Girl” (19:00-22:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WZtrkkcH9M Please give them Underscore cues that use current sounding electronic elements to convey a tense and suspenseful mood. Your Cues can be minimal and sparse, or employ a more driving, tense feel, using synth arpeggios and percussion to move it forward. While your Cues should be mostly electronic, they’re open to arrangements that include some orchestral elements, if used tastefully. Build your Cue around a central theme that leaves the audience on the edge of their seat, while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation to create dynamics, add forward momentum, and keep your Cue from sounding too repetitive. As always, please avoid anything overly frenetic that could be a distraction from dialog. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long with easy edit points and Buttoned/Stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artist in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (Great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You’ll get 100% of your Writer’s share, and the Publisher will keep 100% of the Publisher’s share. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Copyright. Do not copy or rip off the referenced soundtracks or films in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. All Instrumentals will be screened on a Yes/No basis. No full critiques. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD no later than Sunday, March 27th, 2016 by 11:59am (PT). TAXI #U160327EU

[JohnForster]

Really nice, Matt! I love how the figure at :37 comes in at 2 different speeds. And the various layers of percussion. Artfully done.

[SteveBaruah]

Nice! Congrats!

[josephporcelli]

Nice job, Matt...I submitted to the same listing....but got bounced...Love the recurring theme!

[mrdtman]

Great job Matt!

DT

[HenriettaAtkin]

Congratulations, Matt!

[Danny]

Congrats Matt. Well Done!

[cosmicdolphin]

Well done mate !

[MattCurious]

Thanks, guys! Life has gotten in the way of my writing for a couple of weeks, so this was a nice kick in the arse.

Yes, we spell it "arse", here

[Onaginoffegin]

Very nice, Matt. I liked the changeup you did at 1:03. Congrats on the forward.


Henry