Thank you screener 347

[Geir]

Thank you screener 347 for giving this submission a really uplifting and positive feedback.
It helped to bring back a little faith that has been missing for a while. So thank you.
I knew when I sent this in that the bar would be very high and therefore didn't honestly expect to get through, but you still put a smile on my face even though it didn't pass ...

The listing: https://soundcloud.com/user367024324/in-the-moonlight

UPLIFTING, ADULT CONTEMPORARY POP SONGS with Female Vocals are needed by Major Record Label for a HUGE MEGASTAR Artist who is currently working on her next album. They’re looking for amazing Songs that would appeal to fans of these references and other songs that could appear on a playlist with them (but not limited too): “I Look to You” by Whitney Houston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pze_mdbOK8 “Incredible” by Celine Dion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvO5z5tx4ZA “Rise” by Katy Perry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdw1uKiTI5c Please submit songs that have a super compelling lyrics that sound like they could be a mega hit for this MEGA ARTIST with a HUGE voice. Your submission should be well-structured with a super strong melody, some awesome ear candy, and a big chorus that knocks it so far out of the park, that they can’t resist cutting it. This Artist has a BIG vocal range, so give her a melody that will allow her show off her amazing vocal chops. Lyric Tip: They would love to hear uplifting songs about the future and moving forward. Please avoid any melancholy or depressing themes or anything about death or mourning. This is one of those high-bar opportunities that could change your life if you get your song cut by this artist who’s known all over the world… possibly the universe! Be sure to pitch your best! Your production and recording quality should be competitive enough to get the label and the artist excited about cutting your song. Please submit as many songs as you like online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Saturday, January 20th, 2018. TAXI # S180120UA

The song:

The feedback (5 10's and 3 9's:

Hi Geir, I think this is beautiful. The piano is soft and light and the guitar sits in really nicely and adds nice "ear candy." I think the percussion is just right, adding texture and structure without distracting from anything or drawing too much focus. I think the vocals are full and super clean and full of power and emotion and fit stylistically with the rest of the song. You have this really clean, groove here, Geir, that pulls me all the way through the song. I can totally appreciate this song in connection to the referenced Whitney Houston song, but, the Houston song is on the very edge as far as being romantic and more R&B where as the other two references go more AC (Dion) and then more Pop (Perry). I feel like if this came in at the same level as far as romance and R&B flavor as the Houston song it would definitely work, unfortunately I find that it goes even further in that direction. I think it's lovely but I hear it as much more Jazz influenced with a lot more sultry, romantic and R&B appeal than the "Uplifting" songs requested.

Didn't make it this time but now I know that there are some people who think I actually might have something to offer ...

That makes me kinda happy ...

[LOCK88]

Great job here Geir. That was a super high-bar listing, and you got some awesome feedback. Keep up the great work!!

[funsongs]

WOW Geir!! Sure sound's like a top-notch, high-bar everything to these Old-Guy ears... stellar work. It definitely needs to wind up in good hands.

One thing puzzles me: the title. I listened through, again: paying attention to the catchiest phrases that get repeated - that might convey more clearly
the passion that the singer is emoting. Here are a few, you might consider? Maybe there are others; but In The Moonlight doesn't seem to be the best fit, IMHO.
Kiss Me Now
On Fire For You
Like A Fire
I'm On Fire

[Geir]

Thank you Robb and Peter - kind words ...

And Peter, I follow your thinking on the title. A change is a'coming ...

Geir