Happy Upbeat Fun Instr. Forward (2/3)

[stevebarden]

Two of my three pieces were forwarded for this one. That's an even baker's dozen (13) so far this year. Still a miss here and there, but I'm still motivated. I also just renewed my membership for another year!The listing:HAPPY/UPBEAT/FUN INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a successful Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed and placed tons of TAXI writers/songs over the years. This company will be looking for material that would be great for Feature Films and TV/Radio/Commercials. The tone can be quirky and comedic, light and airy, bouncy and silly, etc. Primarily, the focus will be on spare instrumentation that features clever dynamics and melodic "moments". The range is wide here stylistically, with the focus being on the overall tone. Nothing dark, dramatic or moody for this one - only happy and fun. There are no arrangement restrictions here, but be sure the instrumentation isn't too thick or lush. The performances/production must be excellent and the recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Pieces should not exceed 4 min. in length and they need to have clear endings - no fades. Please submit one to three pieces online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 6, 2009. TAXI #Y090206INThese two were forwarded:Cisco Burgerhttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=1116 ... =trueCards Medleyhttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=2074 ... true"Cards Medley", btw, is a live dixieland band (I'm playing tenor banjo).This piece failed to get the promotion:Sequinshttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=111677&stream=trueA note: Cisco Burger - which was forwarded - was turned down once before by the same screener. The comment was, "too much reverb". I didn't change anything, but I guess it didn't bother them this time!Steve

[jeffgreenleaf]

WoW...! That "cards medley" is hot stuff! Congrats on both great tunes!

[ibanez468]

Hey Steve!Congrats dude! Smooth stuff! Diggin' the dixieland tune! HA! That's cool!ibanez468

[teleblaster]

Nice stuff steve. I love the retro orchestra sounds on the 1st track. Very vintage filmesque.Love the dixie band recording. Best of luck landing a contract on these.Cheers

[orest]

Steve, nice tracks! CONGRATS!!

[jay10music]

cONGRATZ DUDE....J

[aldicicco]

Congrats Steve!Do you still own that Banjo? Loved the Dixie tune.Al

[brindabella]

I love that Cisco Burger, I remember it!

[kitz]

Yahoo for you Steve!! Me too!!Kitz

[stevebarden]

Thanks Jeff, I-Man, Teleblaster, Orest, Jay, Al, Brindabella, and Kitz. I always appreciate your comments.Al, the tenor banjo was borrowed from a friend. So, no, I don't still have it. Were you thinking of some accordion/banjo duets?Steve