Missed it by THAT much! - Authentic French Instrumental

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Missed it by THAT much! - Authentic French Instrumental

Post by douglasricketts » Mon Feb 03, 2025 4:08 pm

I debated making this one simpler before submitting it and convinced myself not to. I was WRONG!

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Lots of AUTHENTIC-SOUNDING FRENCH INSTRUMENTALS and/or INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Top-Shelf, A-List Music Library with a killer list of EXCELLENT placements in Blockbuster Films, Trailers for those Films, as well as TV Commercials!

They're searching for Instrumentals and/or Cues that could be found on a playlist with the references below:


"Café Montparnasse" by Paris Café Society

"Ballad Du Paris" by François Parisi

Please submit Instrumentals and/or Instrumental Cues with an authentic French sound that could work well for TV Commercials, big, blockbuster Feature Films, and Movie Trailers! Your submissions should have engaging rhythms, catchy melodies, and dynamic arrangements that create a sense of forward development. Instrumentation may vary, as long as it maintains an authentic sound that is true to French culture. Please make sure that any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality and not dated-sounding.

TAXI Tip: Overdubbing an instrument or two (organic or sample based) that are played by hand (and not obviously quantized) could help your tracks sound more authentic, "human," and less MIDI-driven.

VERY IMPORTANT: If this client loves what they hear, they could contact you to create full albums of this genre because they're looking for talented producers with whom they can develop ongoing relationships, going beyond just one specific track. If you want to submit more than one track, that might help convince them that you're just who they're looking for!

Your Instrumental submissions should be between 2 and 4 minutes long, give or take. Instrumental Cues should be about 1.5 to 2 minutes long, give or take. Tracks need to have non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy the referenced material in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, 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.

AI ALERT: This company does not accept or sign music that has been melodically composed using generative AI, nor does it accept backing tracks or full instrumental tracks created with AI.

This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal in perpetuity. 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 Instrumentals and/or 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 Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. TAXI Dispatch # D250202RA
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My track: https://www.taxi.com/members/1xEs3OLTQV ... petit-caf-
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What I like most about this song
Nice melodic content on this cue.

I think you could improve this song by
The accordion chords are clashing with the rest of the cue, causing dissonances we wouldn't expect from traditional French music.

I returned or forwarded this song because
A more tonal approach would be much more authentic to the sound the client is looking for.

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So, sticking this one in my back pocket for future revision if the opportunity presents itself. Live and learn!
Seven of my instrumental albums spanning jazz, rock, orchestral, and electronic musical styles are streaming now - Links to major services at www.douglaswaynericketts.com

Recent sync submissions at www.taxi.com/members/douglaswaynericketts

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Re: Missed it by THAT much! - Authentic French Instrumental

Post by garrettmiller » Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:19 pm

Solid effort IMO. Definitely worth the revision. Good luck with it.

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Re: Missed it by THAT much! - Authentic French Instrumental

Post by douglasricketts » Fri Feb 14, 2025 2:17 pm

garrettmiller wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2025 6:19 pm
Solid effort IMO
Thanks, Garrett!
Seven of my instrumental albums spanning jazz, rock, orchestral, and electronic musical styles are streaming now - Links to major services at www.douglaswaynericketts.com

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