"Hi Art this was a solid instrumental, however majority of the time music supervisors do not want sound effects and scratches on the track. I would suggest having a version without the scratches on it. "
Any comments from the community appreciated!
https://soundcloud.com/artturnermusic/throwin-shade
URBAN DRAMEDY INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a big Production Company’s NON-Exclusive, In-House Music Library for placements in a variety of Hit Reality TV Shows they produce. They’re looking for Mid-to-Up Tempo Instrumental Cues that you’d hear in TV shows like (but not limited to) Real Housewives, Basketball Wives, Braxton Family Values etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get a general idea of what they’re looking for: LA Hair (0:02 – 0:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx6tF8k_j0g “Real Housewives Beverly Hills Theme Song” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EQtLTVgJ7A Braxton Family Values (1:01 - 1:32) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyEHbhcA28I Please send well-crafted Instrumental Cues that are built around a fresh Urban/Hip-Hop beat and would support a variety of scenes in an Urban-based Reality TV shows. Be sure your production is solid, contemporary sounding, and has a noticeable Urban vibe, feel, and style. Build your cues around a central melodic theme while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as they progress to add dynamics, interest, and forward movement. Avoid anything overly busy or frenetic, as it could interfere with dialogue. Your submissions should be about 1:30 in length, give or take. If they’re a little on the long side, don’t sweat it! Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best. Do NOT copy the referenced material in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You’ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You’ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer’s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumentals Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, May 27th, 2017. TAXI #Y170527UH
