Tension cue (S210823TN)

[irthlingz]

What do you think?

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Lots of ORGANIC-Based TENSION 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!

NOTE: We previously ran this request as TAXI Dispatch Listing #D210706OR, but the Library wants to hear even MORE great material. If you submitted to listing #D210706OR, please send different material this time around.

This is a catalog you want to be in! Please listen to the following examples the Library gave us to get yourself in the ballpark of what they need:

Instrumental Examples
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zwmnvhzgq3ec ... QpZZa?dl=0

Quoting the Library: "We'd like to hear tense and building cues made with organic sounds. Oftentimes, these types of Cues feature strings (staccato, pizzicato, etc.) as they work great for tense moods. That said, while strings-only tracks are fine, we're also very interested in Cues with a wider range of organic instrumentation, so add your own touch to it. For example, a Cue could start with small wood percussion or piano patterns, etc, and strings could join later as a supportive element. The tracks also need to be background-friendly. The references are great examples in this regard: They sound full and warm, yet they don't have all those nasty mid frequencies that strings naturally have – they're all filtered out during mixing. Dynamic EQs, multiband compressors, using different reverbs, etc. are very handy techniques to reach this goal."

Please submit well-composed Instrumentals that could heighten the mood of tense scenes in movies and TV shows. Craft your Cues around one clear motif, and layer instrumentation in and out as they progress to create a sense of forward momentum and dynamics. Your production and any and all virtual instruments you use should be fresh and high-quality.

All submissions should be about 2 minutes long, give or take. Good edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are required. Do NOT copy the references in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, texture, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

NOTE: This company has a strong preference for composers who understand music licensing companies and how typical music library deals are structured. If that's not you, they politely ask that you don't submit to this request. Also, if you're an experienced producer that can deliver the goods in this genre, they're especially interested in hearing what you can do!

This Music Library offers an EXCLUSIVE deal with a cool twist. You’ll keep 50% of all gross income generated by your music, plus you’ll get 100% of the Writer’s share income generated by your PRO. In other words, if the company licenses your music under a blanket deal, you’ll get income. If they license it for a YouTube video, you’ll get income. Not all music libraries pay you for things like that! The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher’s share.

Because this is an Exclusive deal, the music you submit for this pitch cannot already be signed with other Libraries or Publishers. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Composition rights. Please send as many Instrumental Cues as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Monday, August 23rd, 2021. TAXI # S210823TN
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Sharon&Michael

[irthlingz]

'preciate your time, honesty and directness. Thank you!

[swdaze]

Hi guys, feels unfinished. It doesn't go anywhere and the percussion needs some processing.

An idea, not necessarily for this listing but for phase II of the piece if you go there. Maybe take the first 30 secs but stretch it out to a minute. Start with your low end instruments first say a bowed bass (not sure what you are using but for example) and then every 12 secs or so layer in a higher range instrument (cello then viola etc). End it just like you do @ 0.29 secs now except add one or two string hits/accents during the percussion fill. Like I said an idea.

Geo