SEARCH FOR HIGHER GROUND (Revised) Anthemic "Stomp Clap" Cue

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SEARCH FOR HIGHER GROUND (Revised) Anthemic "Stomp Clap" Cue

Post by johndalenow » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:41 pm

In addition to any other comments, are the edit points discernible enough?

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ANTHEMIC STOMP-CLAP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by an EXCLUSIVE, LA-based Music Licensing Company that specializes in music for Movie Trailers, TV, Films, and Video Games.

This Company is looking for Instrumentals in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the following references we got directly from them:

WARNING: The references may include graphic and explicit lyrics. Listener discretion is advised.

"The Drum" by The Seige

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ujRptOjoAQ

"London Bridge" by Fergie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKDaogkvGgg

Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch.

NOTE: We realize that these references are pretty different from each other genre-wise. We think you can get pretty creative in your approach, instrumentation, and mood; but an obvious, anthemic stomp-clap beat should be the base of your pieces.

Please submit modern Instrumental Cues with anthemic stomp-clap rhythms. Craft your Cues around a singular motif and mood, and create a sense of forward momentum and dynamics by layering instrumentation in and out as they progress. Please be sure your production is polished and any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality and fresh.

Submissions should be about 90 seconds to 3 minutes long, give or take. Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best for this pitch. Do NOT copy the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so the material you submit for this request CANNOT be signed with other publishers or catalogs. Sync fees will be split 50/50. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher’s share, and you’ll keep 100% of the Writer’s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit as many Instrumental Cues as you'd like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. TAXI # S210801AP
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Re: SEARCH FOR HIGHER GROUND Anthemic "Stomp Clap" Cue

Post by BradGray » Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:09 am

Morning JDM,

I think the best suggestion I can give is go back and study those references. The first one by the Seige, should guide you forward. Listen to how prominent their stomp clap/stomp clap is. Also, it's that simple for the basic rhythm. Stomp Clap - Stomp Clap

You have an interesting piece of music that you've created, however, I don't believe you're on target for the listing. It has edit points, but the claps sound a bit like '80s clap-claps that just happened, because of sequencers and drum machines. The drum sound is also very thin and a bit dated. Needs low end, less top end "shrill" (very prominent in the High-Hats), but more importantly, the music needs to sound closer to the references in both style and production.

Start with an instrument in the references, the drum sound, and try to build a basic Stomp-Clap-Stomp-Clap that has a similar sound and texture as the reference drums. Build from there. =)

Hope that helps.
Brad

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Re: SEARCH FOR HIGHER GROUND Anthemic "Stomp Clap" Cue

Post by johndalenow » Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:11 pm

BradGray wrote:
Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:09 am
Morning JDM,

I think the best suggestion I can give is go back and study those references. The first one by the Seige, should guide you forward. Listen to how prominent their stomp clap/stomp clap is. Also, it's that simple for the basic rhythm. Stomp Clap - Stomp Clap

You have an interesting piece of music that you've created, however, I don't believe you're on target for the listing. It has edit points, but the claps sound a bit like '80s clap-claps that just happened, because of sequencers and drum machines. The drum sound is also very thin and a bit dated. Needs low end, less top end "shrill" (very prominent in the High-Hats), but more importantly, the music needs to sound closer to the references in both style and production.

Start with an instrument in the references, the drum sound, and try to build a basic Stomp-Clap-Stomp-Clap that has a similar sound and texture as the reference drums. Build from there. =)

Hope that helps.
Brad
Thanks for the help, Bard. If ya get a chance I totally re-worked this piece above.

Best!

John

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