Genre ?

[fbd]

Hello , would I be barking up the wrong tree calling this a country song ? obviously I have a none country voice which won't help . Thanks Frank . https://soundcloud.com/user-963282439/i ... al_sharing

[cosmicdolphin]

Yeah that's not Country..kinda 70s/80s sounds MOR/AOR ( Don't hear it as licensable in today's market )

[fbd]

Its new , its about the lockdown .

[fbd]

Yeah that's not Country..kinda 70s/80s sounds MOR/AOR ( Don't hear it as licensable in today's market )

I have made this version sound dated , I often prefer it that way , but you are a mile out . I used a 2005 Yamaha Synth and drums . I knew it was AOR but the groove does cross into country , Im not sure how far though .

[cosmicdolphin]

Its new , its about the lockdown

Cool. The moment seems to have passed now but a few of my favourite artist lockdown songs include 6ft Apart by David Ford , Limbo by Royal Blood and Parasite Eve by Bring Me The Horizon. I think just about everybody who ever penned a song wrote at least one track about the lockdown. Are you targeting any specific listings with it or just seeking feedback generally ?

I have made this version sound dated , I often prefer it that way

Most of the time Sync Libraries want very contemporary sounding material and you would only make older more dated sounding tracks on purpose if the Listing calls for it which does happen sometimes but is not the norm.

Our own preferences are somewhat irrelevant as the market wants what it wants , which is why one of the best pieces of advice is " write to the listings" ....If you didn't see it there was a great video for Tips & Tricks of how to succeed with Taxi where Micheal Laskow touches on this with some great analogies, I think it's a must see for newer members ( and possibly some older ones who are struggling ) https://youtu.be/UTWyJj0I6FA

but you are a mile out . I used a 2005 Yamaha Synth and drums .

I'm not talking about the age of the equipment. It's the writing / playing / singing & production style that places a song in an era to a listener. You can make very contemporary sounding tracks with vintage guitars and synths etc that are 50 years old or you can have all the latest Kontakt Libraries and come up with something that sounds straight out of the 70s. It's all down to how you use them.

knew it was AOR but the groove does cross into country , Im not sure how far though .

I didn't get any Country from it so perhaps the answer to how far it strays into that genre is " not very far " but there are some great ears on the board and hopefully they will also chip in and give their own thoughts too.

[DouglasKnight]

Hey Frank! I agree with Mark -- definitely not country. It reminds me of 1980's-era Chris Rea. Cool vibe though, I can hear what you're going for and worth developing in my opinion. Good luck with it, Doug.

[cosmicdolphin]

reminds me of 1980's-era Chris Rea.

I was originally gonna say the same but I couldn't recall the name of the artist...Well remmebered.

[fbd]

Its new , its about the lockdown

Cool. The moment seems to have passed now but a few of my favourite artist lockdown songs include 6ft Apart by David Ford , Limbo by Royal Blood and Parasite Eve by Bring Me The Horizon. I think just about everybody who ever penned a song wrote at least one track about the lockdown. Are you targeting any specific listings with it or just seeking feedback generally ?

I have made this version sound dated , I often prefer it that way

Most of the time Sync Libraries want very contemporary sounding material and you would only make older more dated sounding tracks on purpose if the Listing calls for it which does happen sometimes but is not the norm.

Our own preferences are somewhat irrelevant as the market wants what it wants , which is why one of the best pieces of advice is " write to the listings" ....If you didn't see it there was a great video for Tips & Tricks of how to succeed with Taxi where Micheal Laskow touches on this with some great analogies, I think it's a must see for newer members ( and possibly some older ones who are struggling ) https://youtu.be/UTWyJj0I6FA

but you are a mile out . I used a 2005 Yamaha Synth and drums .

I'm not talking about the age of the equipment. It's the writing / playing / singing & production style that places a song in an era to a listener. You can make very contemporary sounding tracks with vintage guitars and synths etc that are 50 years old or you can have all the latest Kontakt Libraries and come up with something that sounds straight out of the 70s. It's all down to how you use them.

knew it was AOR but the groove does cross into country , Im not sure how far though .

I didn't get any Country from it so perhaps the answer to how far it strays into that genre is " not very far " but there are some great ears on the board and hopefully they will also chip in and give their own thoughts too.

Yes I have noticed the obsession on here with production , I did speak with Taxi and they very kindly offered me a refund , but I decided not as there's plenty on here for me in other places , Im self indulgent but I will join in from time to time with modernish sounds , Im not a great modern producer , I get by , for me modern production has played a significant part in devaluing music , it is also in my opinion historically poor and indistinctive . Yes I did notice one sync library accepting a dated sound , thats why I asked here . I often like music raw . Thanks Frank .

[fbd]

Hey Frank! I agree with Mark -- definitely not country. It reminds me of 1980's-era Chris Rea. Cool vibe though, I can hear what you're going for and worth developing in my opinion. Good luck with it, Doug.

Hello Douglas , thanks very much , yes you get me . thats great Thanks Frank .

[johnlewitt]

Is this current? No.

Are there tonnes of sync opportunities? No.

However, I like it. It's of a certain time.

Beyond Chris Rea, Dire Straits is another a la.

Every once in awhile Music Sups and Libraries look for period pieces, so you never know. Just don't hold your breathe!