Re: I Dream When I'm Awake - hot A/C? AAA?

Casey H · Post by **Casey H** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:01 am

Quote:There is a listing for hot A/C that I have been working on. This song is perhaps too mellow for that listing, but I thought I'd check with you folks and see what you think.I Dream When I'm AwakeIf I was submitting it I would redo the vocals and strings, and the mix is rough.Songwriter,I think this is the listing you are referring to:NEW LISTING -- An East Coast Management Co. with a platinum-selling track record is seeking radio friendly/Top 40-like HOT A/C-POP/ROCK SONGS in the vein of Jason Mraz, Jesse McCartney, James Blunt, Teddy Geiger, John Mayer, etc. for a 19-year old Male artist whom they're shopping to major labels. All Lyrical themes are OK, but they're seeking only hit songs -- ear candy tunes with memorable hooks & huge choruses as well as smart/clever verses that tell a story. All tempos OK. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY -- NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. Submissions must be received no later than April 23, 2007.TAXI # Y070423ACThis is really good song. I like it a lot! But, to me, it has more of a ColdPlay feel than that of the "a la" artists listed. It would probably do much better for listings more along that line. The listing says "...they're seeking only hit songs -- ear candy tunes with memorable hooks & huge choruses..." That is a clear indicator that this is a very high bar listing. The song has a very nice hook, a touch subtle a la ColdPlay. I don't think it has that "huge chorus" that would large a new 19 year old make artist with a label.I would definitely get the mix and the vocals in shape, continue to pitch it for other listings, and keep an eye out for film/TV listings that mention acts that this is more aligned with.I hope this was helpful and it was JMHO... Casey

mixopenta · Post by **mixopenta** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:43 am

I just wanted to say that I loved the song. And I really enjoyed the "non-standard" piano arrangement. good stuff Also agree its a bit Coldplay-ish, not that its a negative thing.Keep submitting, and best of luck to you with this song, if this particular listing turns out to be 'not within target'. I'm sure it will find it's way somewhere.

johnnydean1 · Post by **johnnydean1** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:30 am

I am sorry Song but I have to disagree with my esteemed friends.From the opening F note piano figure which might have been ok once but to keep repeating it is unbelivably annoying and then we get to the melody on the hook,it hurts!!! "I found love"I think.It's so dissonant.Have I anything nice to say.Yeah I like the "gone away" bridge,midd 8 bit.This is nothing like Coldplay would do.Sorry.

jeffe · Post by **jeffe** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:18 pm

I wouldn't say it was like Coldplay either. If I had to make any comparisons it would have to be with an 80's band called "Dream academy".It's a pleasant tune. I think they are going to be quite fussy on that listing, and I don't think that this particular song would make it through, but hey. You never know.

mikehelms · Post by **mikehelms** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:49 pm

I liked it ... You might look at the Movie listings a little.. or watch the dispatch... Ive read that those come out pretty hot there...I would like to suggest an effect ?A little echo at the end of the awake lines... might be a touch...?could be I'm the one whose touched!!!aaarrrggghhh!Michael