One More Sad Strings and Piano

[RickBourassa]

Could I get some feedback on my mix, levels, balance and panning?

I am also not sure about my reverb compared to reference tracks. The reference tracks seem to be more in a chamber than my mix does. (Not sure how to explain that.)

https://www.taxi.com/members/4HQXW96nRi ... r-mourning

Any and all feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rick



SAD STRINGS & PIANO INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Music Licensing Company with a large list of placements in Films, TV Commercials, and A-List TV Shows.

NOTE: This Company has signed lots of TAXI members over many years and nailed down lots of placements for them!

This Company is looking for Instrumental Cues that could be found on a playlist with the following references:

"Reflections" by Toshifumi Hinata

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpVEkOUj2ZQ

"Je te laisserai des mots" by Patrick Watson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcdO9UP0hp8

"Experience" by Ludovico Einaudi & Daniel Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MHsDNV9lgY

Although one of the references has vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch.

Please submit modern Piano and String Instrumental Cues that could pull at the listeners' heartstrings. Craft your Cues around a singular motif, and create a sense of forward momentum and dynamics by layering instrumentation in and out as they progress. If you plan on using virtual piano or string instruments, they should sound like the real thing and not dated, stiff, or obviously MIDI-driven. Please be sure that your production is high-quality and current-sounding, as well.

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

This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal. You’ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. They’ll 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. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with other Libraries or Catalogs. Please send as many Instrumental Cues as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. All Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PST) on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. TAXI # S211208SD

[karafinman]

Hi. Nice mix. I just didn't find your melody compelling enough. It seems more like a secondary line than a primary one.

[RickBourassa]

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm not sure if I have time to do much about that before the deadline.

[karafinman]

I can send you a more lyrical melody and you can use it.

[RickBourassa]

Thanks karamfinman,

This has to be submitted tonight, so I will try to make it better myself.

That being said, I would be open to collaboration on future Piano / Strings cues. I use virtual stings.

If you don't mind me asking, what instruments do you play?

Rick

[karafinman]

I play piano (keyboard). My sad string submission is here. although it has gone through several changes since this upload.

https://soundcloud.com/user-913241419/s ... al_sharing

[RickBourassa]

That's a great track.

+1