Nightmare In Istanbul (Dark Turkish Trailer)

[johndalenow]

Comments, anyone? All are appreciated and helpful.

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DARK CINEMATIC TRAILER-STYLE INSTRUMENTALS with TURKISH-Influence are needed by a hard-working Music Library that’s always hustling and landing placements for TAXI members in TV Shows, Film projects and Video Game Trailers!

TAXI Tip: Want to be a standout with little competition in a particular genre in this company's catalog? Here's your chance! Less competition = More possible placements! We know this is a bit of a niche listing, but trust us, this is a library you want your music in!

This Library is on the hunt for Instrumentals that could fit in the general stylistic ballpark of the following references:

"A Thousand Details" by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps-6ulIIsQA

"Kattle Battle" by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QRWiStXn0I

"Great Bird Of Prey" by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paO8eDrH5jU

"Müller Time" by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcug9gXCN18

Although one of the references has spoken vocals/dialogue, please submit Instrumentals OR tracks with non-lyrical vocalizations only for this opportunity.

Quoting the Library: "What I am looking for can be summed up as the Turkish version of the Trent Reznor / Atticus Ross scoring duo (Social Network, Gone Girl, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Watchmen, etc). For this trailer, we really need something that feels dark, edgy, eerie, enigmatic, cinematic, dreamy, and building. Ideally it features some elements of Turkish instruments." Imagine how Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross would incorporate Turkish instruments into a trailer-style piece and give them that!

NOTE: This Library also has a strong preference for working with Turkish Artists and Composers for this opportunity. If you are of Turkish descent and you'reinterested in this awesome opportunity, this Library wants to hear your tracks!

Please send modern Trailer-style Instrumentals that convey an overall dark and edgy cinematic sound and vibe. Your submissions should have eerie motifs, engaging beats, top-notch arrangements, and three "acts" that build to a climactic crescendo. Dark electronic instrumentation (or mostly electronic with some Orchestral elements) that's generally similar to the references will suit your submissions well. Please be sure your production and any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality and cutting-edge. If you choose to include vocalizations, they should be super compelling, well-performed, FEMALE vocals.

SUPER IMPORTANT: Although the references do not have Turkish-influence, this Library requests that you incorporate some traditional Turkish elements into your tracks to give them an authentic, "ancient origin" vibe, as well. These Turkish elements can include (but are not limited to): traditional Turkish instruments, melodies or chord progressions, or a Female Turkish vocalist performing non-lyrical vocalizations.

All submissions should be about 2 to 3 minutes long, give or take. Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best. Please do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Do NOT submit any material with unauthorized samples of any other artists’ music, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 Deal. You’ll get 50% of any sync fees and 100% of the Writer’s share. The Publisher will get 50% of sync fees and 100% of the Publisher’s Share. You’ll keep 100% of the original copyright and master recording. You must own or control the Master and Copyright to submit to this pitch. Please submit as many Instrumentals as you’d like, online or per CD. Include a photo and a bio. Time permitting, someone from the Library may screen some or all of the submissions. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Sunday April 24th, 2022. TAXI # S220424RK

[Margaret]

Hey there!

I like the first act. It may still need a little refining, but I think it establishes a kind of dark, mysterious vibe. The bazouki/mandolin/whatever evokes the Middle East. Overall, it sounds like something serious is coming, which is what you want in a first act.

The second act-- the musical material itself is fine, but the synth playing most of the lead/melody sounds very retro/dated to me. I don't know if that's what you're going for, but the brief isn't calling for anything like that.

The third act-- same thoughts on many of the synths sounding retro and dated. I know the brief suggests a primarily electronic sound, but I'm not sure this is what they intended. The musical ideas in the third act could work, I think, but you may want to be a little cautious. The main theme carrying the third act really has that feeling of everything going off the rails, which can work in the third act. But I don't think it's quite there yet musically, and the same material then repeats and repeats without varying the instrumentation much. The third act also generally needs to build to a much more dramatic climax. Around 2:30 or so, I was really hoping this was finally the part where you could picture huge explosions, people taking slo-mo dramatic leaps into the air, etc., but it just fizzled out instead.

I hope this helps. I really do like a lot of it, and the musical ideas themselves could make for a great trailer. It's just got a fairly long way to go yet.

Best,

Margaret

[johndalenow]

Hey there!

I like the first act. It may still need a little refining, but I think it establishes a kind of dark, mysterious vibe. The bazouki/mandolin/whatever evokes the Middle East. Overall, it sounds like something serious is coming, which is what you want in a first act.

The second act-- the musical material itself is fine, but the synth playing most of the lead/melody sounds very retro/dated to me. I don't know if that's what you're going for, but the brief isn't calling for anything like that.

The third act-- same thoughts on many of the synths sounding retro and dated. I know the brief suggests a primarily electronic sound, but I'm not sure this is what they intended. The musical ideas in the third act could work, I think, but you may want to be a little cautious. The main theme carrying the third act really has that feeling of everything going off the rails, which can work in the third act. But I don't think it's quite there yet musically, and the same material then repeats and repeats without varying the instrumentation much. The third act also generally needs to build to a much more dramatic climax. Around 2:30 or so, I was really hoping this was finally the part where you could picture huge explosions, people taking slo-mo dramatic leaps into the air, etc., but it just fizzled out instead.

I hope this helps. I really do like a lot of it, and the musical ideas themselves could make for a great trailer. It's just got a fairly long way to go yet.

Best,

Margaret

Thanks for your insights and comments, Margaret. I'll give a listen with those in mind. Best! John

[myk247365]

I really like this one, and I think it fits well with the references. Good job! I hope this gets forwarded, it deserves to be...

Michael

[johndalenow]

I really like this one, and I think it fits well with the references. Good job! I hope this gets forwarded, it deserves to be...

Michael

Thank you, Michael. Here's what may be my final version.

https://soundcloud.com/john-dale-music/ ... al_sharing

[johndalenow]

Hey there!

I like the first act. It may still need a little refining, but I think it establishes a kind of dark, mysterious vibe. The bazouki/mandolin/whatever evokes the Middle East. Overall, it sounds like something serious is coming, which is what you want in a first act.

The second act-- the musical material itself is fine, but the synth playing most of the lead/melody sounds very retro/dated to me. I don't know if that's what you're going for, but the brief isn't calling for anything like that.

The third act-- same thoughts on many of the synths sounding retro and dated. I know the brief suggests a primarily electronic sound, but I'm not sure this is what they intended. The musical ideas in the third act could work, I think, but you may want to be a little cautious. The main theme carrying the third act really has that feeling of everything going off the rails, which can work in the third act. But I don't think it's quite there yet musically, and the same material then repeats and repeats without varying the instrumentation much. The third act also generally needs to build to a much more dramatic climax. Around 2:30 or so, I was really hoping this was finally the part where you could picture huge explosions, people taking slo-mo dramatic leaps into the air, etc., but it just fizzled out instead.

I hope this helps. I really do like a lot of it, and the musical ideas themselves could make for a great trailer. It's just got a fairly long way to go yet.

Best,

Margaret

Here's an updated version that includes some of your suggestions. Thanks again.

https://soundcloud.com/john-dale-music/ ... al_sharing

[Margaret]

Hey, thanks so much for the update. I think this is more in the ballpark.

Best of luck!