Does this work as an underscore/cue?

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Does this work as an underscore/cue?

Post by Peterg » Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:04 am

Hi,
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Attempting an acoustic underscore type cue. Is this too busy for a cue?
Any feedback welcome...

ACOUSTIC GUITAR-Based UNDERSCORE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a very successful boutique Music Library that's distributed by Universal and has tons of credits in Big Films, Countless TV Shows, and Commercials!

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Quoting the Library: "We're looking for filigree pattern-based Cues featuring acoustic guitar/stringed instruments that are underscore-friendly. Ideal for storytelling on daily TV and advertisements."

Please send well-produced, underscore-friendly Cues that feature well-played, finger-picked Acoustic Guitar as their focal point. Light percussion, synth pads, soft strings, etc. could be nice touches, as well! Craft your Cues around on clear pattern/motif, and create a sense of forward momentum and dynamics by layering instrumentation in and out as they progress. Your production should be competitive with the references. Please be sure that any virtual instruments or samples you use are modern and high-quality.

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Re: Does this work as an underscore/cue?

Post by irthlingz » Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:49 am

My feeling is that, starting at around 1:20, where the faster rhythm comes in, it would really have to fit the scene, or it would be distracting. I notice that the listing suggests creating forward motion "by layering instrumentation in and out" - not by speeding up the rhythmic pattern.

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Re: Does this work as an underscore/cue?

Post by Peterg » Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:22 pm

irthlingz wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:49 am
My feeling is that, starting at around 1:20, where the faster rhythm comes in, it would really have to fit the scene, or it would be distracting. I notice that the listing suggests creating forward motion "by layering instrumentation in and out" - not by speeding up the rhythmic pattern.

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Thanks Michael. I think you are probably right, I’ll have a go at calming down the transition
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Re: Does this work as an underscore/cue?

Post by gitanosoy » Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:08 pm

Hi Pedro,

I am not a fan of the virtual guitar or if it is real then it must have ton of plugins on it. I would keep it way simpler and more towards a simple pattern with a simple 3 chords and just add other instruments(not too many) every4 or 8 bars with light percussion as suggested in the listing and don't forget to also subtract and instrument as well.

Didn't really hear definite edit points again emphasized in the listing.

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Re: Does this work as an underscore/cue?

Post by Peterg » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:46 am

gitanosoy wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:08 pm
Hi Pedro,

I am not a fan of the virtual guitar or if it is real then it must have ton of plugins on it. I would keep it way simpler and more towards a simple pattern with a simple 3 chords and just add other instruments(not too many) every4 or 8 bars with light percussion as suggested in the listing and don't forget to also subtract and instrument as well.

Didn't really hear definite edit points again emphasized in the listing.

Good luck
Thanks Andre, I’ll try and strip it back a bit. It does only have 2 chords and things are added every 4-8 bars. I guess it’s just too busy to start with.

Thanks Peter

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