What's the Difference (tween me and you...)? - Epic Trailer Pop

[macomposer]

Hey Everyone!

(So the title of the post is an old Dr. Dre song reference.. I'm not really asking the difference between me and you...)

What's the difference between an Epic Trailer track (that is usually instrumental) versus the call which is asking for an an Epic Trailer-style pop Instrumental?

The call is listed below and has been run at least one time previously (I think it may have even run on Dispatch before that, so this may be the third time, but not sure..) And they are still looking, so I might try to crack this one.

I've done a few of these with vocals in the past. There's even one still up on my Taxi profile. It's this one:

Bad Name

However, I'm having trouble figuring what to do if you loose the vocal. Doesn't it just become a backing track? And in this case, wouldn't that make it not so dissimilar to a regular epic trailer track? That's what I'm running into.. If the vocal is not there, what anchors the track? I don't want to write it in the typical way, and it can't be that anyway because they want the 3-act structure.

Does anyone have any clues?

Thanks,
Mark

The listing:
Lots of EPIC TRAILER-Style POP INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a NON-EXCLUSIVE Music Licensing Company that's regularly pitching for placements with BIG, upfront sync fees!

NOTE: We previously ran this request as TAXI Listing # S250606ZP, but the Company didn't find what they were searching for. If you submitted to listing # S250606ZP, please send different material this time around.

This Company is on the hunt for Instrumentals in the general stylistic ballpark of the following references:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYPWxym ... =CiaraVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGdNUrnA7Oo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIQQQTqnz-E

Although the references have vocals, please submit INSTRUMENTALS ONLY for this opportunity. Some light non-lyrical vocals in the style of the references could work, but are definitely not required. Please don't submit full vocal Songs!

NOTE: Although the references don't necessarily have a 3-Act Structure, the client has stated that "3-Act Structures are required" for this opportunity.

Please submit original Epic Trailer-Style Pop Instrumentals filled with heart-pumping arrangements and intensity! This Company is urgently searching for Instrumentals packed with instrumental development, huge, grandiose sounds, and instant-classic motifs that would work for a variety of movie trailers and promos. Dynamic compositions brimming with powerful energy, impactful moments, and three "acts" that build to a climactic crescendo are going to give you your best shot here. Please craft your pieces around one central motif and create dynamics, interest, and lots of forward development throughout. Some ideas for common instrumentation in this style could include synths, drums, electric guitars, bass, strings, horns, cinematic elements, etc. Please make sure any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality, very realistic, and not dated-sounding.

Submissions should be about 1.5 to 2 minutes long, give or take. Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best. Please don't copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Don't 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 can't accept or sign music that has been melodically composed using generative AI, nor will they accept backing tracks or full instrumental tracks created with AI.

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 Recordings. 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 for this company to include your music in their catalog. Please submit as many Instrumentals as you’d like, online or per CD. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. TAXI # S250710CP