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Ghosted by music library, I think

Post by RickElliott » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:09 am

I recently got communication from a music library. They gave e a pitch saying they received a forward from Taxi (which is true) via email. I answered saying: "Yes".
Their email to me was in my spam folder on Friday, but I didn't see it until that evening when I answered.
It's Wednesday and still no answer. Should I call them at least just to make sure they got my email?

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Post by cassmcentee » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:14 am

Call if it was for an Urgent Listing...
Wait one to two weeks if for a normal listing...
Libraries are always buried in paperwork
They generaly are not in a rush unless the email stated otherwise
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Re: Ghosted by music library, I think

Post by RickElliott » Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:35 am

Thanks! Sounds like good advice! It wasn't urgent.
I'm just hankering to get back in the game. I haven't had a placement in 5 years due to me pursuing other endeavors.
I'll wait!

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Post by PeteCrane » Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:36 pm

Similar.. I was making a 10-song collection for a library until the start of this year but put it aside because I had a game soundtrack come in. I told the library this and they said it's cool, the style of the collection is not something they have any other composers for so they were happy to wait for me while I worked on the game soundtrack. I've recently been able to return to making tracks for the library and sent them 2 new ones last week but so far it's been radio silence. Don't know if they've moved on and are no longer interested or if they're just swamped. Will wait another week before following up.
The amount of artists these libraries must deal with on a daily basis would be huge so I assume it's just a matter of "write, submit, forget" even when you have landed the direct connection with them.

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Re: Ghosted by music library, I think

Post by RickElliott » Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:09 am

Congrats on the game contract btw!
I mentioned before that I got blacklisted before by a library. It was because I didn't know enough about the business, but I got a real education because of my (terrible) mistake. Still got a good placement but they won't even talk to me anymore.
I don't think what you're doing is a mistake. I think you're right about Dean's: "Write, submit, forget, repeat".

They did contact me yesterday! Everything is good to go!

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Re: Ghosted by music library, I think

Post by PeteCrane » Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:03 pm

Thanks!

I also got re-contacted by the music library overnight so all is back on-track :) These guys are just busy!

Ah you're right, I forgot the "Repeat" part of the mantra - very important!

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