Trailer-style cover, public domain (S210809DC)

[edmondredd]

I guess I'm a bit late to chime in, since the deadline was yesterday but fwiw, I suppose what was requested was more of a trailer structure type of cue to start with.
Another thing also, while cinematic trailer cues have a lot of orchestral instruments and elements incorporated with them, realism is not something that is extremely important in that case: usually trailer editors are looking for big, out of this world percussions with sonic elements such as sound design that would enhance the cut.
Andy did a great job compiling the info in short bullet points, but each point would take some time to learn, apply and master.
Lastly, listening to the references and trying to emulate (not copying) is probably the best way to start understanding trailer music or any request in that sense.
Sorry again if I'm late to chime in, but I wish you the best of luck with your submission,

[irthlingz]

Appreciate the input, Edmond. There will no doubt be opportunities down the road to apply it!
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Michael & Sharon

[irthlingz]

So this did not get forwarded, mainly because: "There is just a bit too much dissonance between the orchestration and the topline of the song."

Full critique here

Here's what we submitted

The screener also noted that "Vocals are pitchy" and "Vocal performance off target for the listing"

If anyone is interested in helping us get a little more precision on these last two points, that would be wonderful.

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Michael & Sharon