Lullabye (minimalistic)

[johndalenow]

"You know what to do." And thanks!

https://soundcloud.com/john-dale-music/ ... pm/s-eCqLT

MINIMALISTIC CHILDREN'S INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a successful International Music Licensing Company with worldwide distribution through BMG!

NOTE: This company recently started requesting music from TAXI members, so chances are you don’t have any material in their catalog yet!

Please submit playful, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that could stylistically fit on a playlist with these references:

Baby's Music Box Lullabies (From 10:09 -12:08)

Canon in D (Pachelbel) | Relaxing Lullaby for Children

Please submit original, well-crafted Instrumental Cues with simple melodies that would appeal to young children and toddlers. Instrumentation can vary but should be minimalistic and something little kids would want to hear over and over (until they grow up and discover the Beatles, lol). Please stick to one melodic motif and emotion from beginning to end, while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as your piece progress to give it a sense of forward movement.

Quoting the Music Library: “We are looking for tracks that are minimalist, sparse, and somewhat simplistic. That does NOT mean boring, repetitive, or without evolvement. We prefer to have at least two instruments in a cue. So if you have a solo piece, add another instrument or two and send the newer version.”

All submissions should be about Two Minutes long (give or take) with non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal. You’ll split any upfront sync fees 50/50. They’ll get 100% of the Publisher’s share, and you’ll get 100% of the Writer’s share. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit as many Instrumental Cues as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - Short Critiques only. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT) on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. TAXI #Y190528CH

[johndalenow]

"You know what to do." And thanks!

Hi John,

this is a nice piece, but I find it almost too complex for a lullabye (I am writing that without having listened to the references recently). I hear piano, flute, glockenspiel (or similar) and also synth voice - maybe that is already too much in variation? The vibrato on the flute (or whatever it is) makes it sound too synthy in my opinion, so I would go for a more natural sound. Summing up, I would try to simplify it and make it sound more natural, but that is possibly just me...

Tom

Thank you, Tom. I appreciate your well-taken comments.
Best! John

[Patrick]

Good job, John. i really liked that. You had me in the grasp...felt like a little kid again.

I wrote and recorded this short lullaby when my daughters were born. Feel free to lift any of the chords if you wish...you have my permission.

http://picosong.com/ggVj

[johndalenow]

Good job, John. i really liked that. You had me in the grasp...felt like a little kid again.

I wrote and recorded this short lullaby when my daughters were born. Feel free to lift any of the chords if you wish...you have my permission.

http://picosong.com/ggVj

Thanks for the comment, Patrick. I decided to "minimize" the number of instruments used with the enclosed soundcloud link. Would be great to hear your reaction to the final product. Give a listen if/when ya get a chance. BTW, I really enjoyed your Lullabye for your daughter. (Also, loved your quote.)

Best!

https://soundcloud.com/john-dale-music/ ... pm/s-JF1VQ

[Patrick]

I think you nailed it there with some helpful advice from Tom. Sometimes less really is more, I suppose. Best of luck with the tune, and thanks for the kind words!

Pat

[johndalenow]

I think you nailed it there with some helpful advice from Tom. Sometimes less really is more, I suppose. Best of luck with the tune, and thanks for the kind words!

Pat

Thank you, my friend.

Best!

John Dale