What does "Needs Another Pass" mean?

[TLovato]

'60s-STYLE POP/ROCK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed for a (up to) $200 Direct-to-Filmmaker/Director Placement in an upcoming Indie Feature Film.

Keep ALL the $$$: Because you'd be licensing directly to the film's Director and not going through a publisher, you’ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recordings, plus you’ll also get 100% of the License Fee and any applicable performance royalties.

The Director would love to find Songs that could work as a replacement for "7:00 AM" by Jacqueline Taïeb, which is currently temped in:

"7:00 AM" by Jacqueline Taïeb - (the part of the song that's currently temped in takes place from 0:12 - 1:15) https://youtu.be/pthTxqRGa48?si=SZpQNjv8gv0dCE3M&t=12

They're NOT searching for clones or soundalikes! Similar tempo, style, and overall vibe? Yes. Clones? No!

Please submit Pop/Rock Songs that embody the spirited, youthful energy and distinctive charm of the classic '60s! Era-appropriate instrumentation in the general ballpark of the reference will work best - think electric guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, and similar elements. Any virtual instruments or samples you use should be high-quality and authentic to the sound of the time. Vocals that genuinely capture the character and tone of '60s Pop/Rock, whether Male or Female, will be key, and a little bit of spirited vocal attitude could help your Song stand out even more. Original Songs only, please!

NOTE: While recently recorded and produced Songs could definitely work here, this filmmaker is also open to authentic Vintage Recordings from the ’60s, give or take a few years!

TAXI Tip: It's often a good idea to match (or be very close to) the tempo of the song that's currently temped in. It can make it easier for the film's editor to place it and can create a sense of familiarity and "comfort" for the person making the final decision as to which track gets selected.

Lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands, and profanity could make your Songs easier to place. Please do NOT copy the referenced Song or artist in any way, shape, or form. Use the reference only as a general guide for tempo, texture, and tone. Do NOT submit any material with unauthorized samples of any other artists’ music, sounds, or any other form of media. Era-appropriate Broadcast Quality is needed.

AI ALERT: This company won't accept or sign music that has been lyrically or melodically composed using generative AI, and they don't accept backing tracks, full instrumental tracks, or vocal performances created with AI.

The license fee for this placement is (up to) $200, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Filmmaker/Director placement, so you’ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recording, plus you’ll also get 100% of the License Fee and any applicable performance royalties. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity, and you need to be affiliated with a Performing Rights Organization. Please submit as many Songs as you’d like, online or per CD. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. TAXI # S250607AM


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My submission: https://www.taxi.com/members/PNQZVfSXS0 ... -levesque-

My critique: https://www.taxi.com/members/PNQZVfSXS0 ... mOy1j7asGQ

I noticed 419 overall said it needs a rework. By "needs another pass" is 419 trying to say that we should re-record the parts? I'm just curious bc this is the first time I'm hearing this term.

[RealPickle]

Yeah, basically 419 is trying to say those parts aren't up to standard and need to be re-done.

[eeoo]

Yeah that vocal gets uncomfortably pitchy, especially in the chorus. Also sounds very "in the box" overall, for this kind of listing I'd try and get things sounding more era appropriate/authentic. Not easy to do.

[TLovato]

Yeah that's what I thought, thanks guys!