Reviewers assumptions

[franz]

"Hello Franz, this is a skillful flute performance, though the solo presentation wouldn't be appropriate for this listing. The listing specifies 'no solo piano or guitar' so I would conclude that solo flute wouldn't be in line with their request, either. You might consider crafting a version with acoustic piano or maybe a nylon string guitar for accompaniment. That would result in a more marketable product."I think this is self explanatory. I am not sure how "no solo piano or guitar" means no solo flute??? ?? Unfortunately the flute I am playing is not in a scale used in western music and can therefore not used in context with western instruments. The reviewer couldn't hear that fact either. How do these people get picked. Maybe "reading" should be a pre requisit to be a reviewer at Taxi.

[davewalton]

Quote:I think this is self explanatory. I am not sure how "no solo piano or guitar" means no solo flute??? ?? They didn't specifically mention not wanting solo tuba either but I wouldn't have high hopes for a solo tuba submission. The "letter" of the listing only mentions solo piano and guitar but the "spirit" of the listing seems to be saying that they don't want solo instruments. Always go with the most likely scenerio. If they're saying "no solo guitar or piano" the most likely scenerio that comes to my mind wouldn't be solo flute (or solo anything). Dave

[davewalton]

Quote:Your comment is irrelevant and spiteful, sorry.Oh foof. See these little things here? They're designed to convey the emotion of the post. I ended my sections with and , not .Quote:So it is necessary to be in contact with the spirit realm to figure out what taxi listings are asking for?It's necessary sometimes to "read between the lines", not easy and kind of an art in and of itself. If you're ever unsure (and a lot of listings aren't crystal clear), post the question here or call Taxi and ask. I'm confident that if you had asked the question here or directly to Taxi that you would have been encouraged to not do a solo flute. Quote:The spirit of the listing, SEEMS TO BE SAYING, give me a break dude....!Maybe the people who write the listings should try english.I seem to be saying you are %^%$#$#@!@ but I really don't.It's up to us to accomodate ourselves to try to meet the requirements of the client. That goes for any listings outside of Taxi as well. By the way, requests for music outside of Taxi are many times more vague than any Taxi listing. Examples from my own experience are:"Funky Country/Americana with a little bit of Rock""Something really drawn out even odd if it works.Something that represents an echo I guess is what I'mafter...""I am looking for something simple and positive, think perfect moment or how much is the dog in the window style (yes I know it sounds cheesy)".They're the ones in the drivers seat so I just do the best I can. If I don't get it I learn from the experience and move on. No biggie.Dave <---PS - On the link you gave, I think that Broadjam needs the "www" in order to resolve the url successfully

[franz]

I know Dave you have to try and lecture me. That's OK. At least I know I am a 9 out of 10 flutist (not bad for my very first solo flute recording ever). thanks for catching the www.

[davewalton]

Quote:At least I know I am a 9 out of 10 flutist (not bad for my very first solo flute recording ever).Yes, and that's very important. I'm not trying to lecture, etc, but what I did that seemed to work well, is that once I had the quality issue out of the way (as you appear to have done), I tried to focus on the issue of either writing music to match the listing or of submitting existing music to match the listing. That's easily 50% of the equation. Another thing real quick. Hindsight being 20/20 and all that, if you had submitted something in some way where the flute wasn't just a solo, if that cut gets picked up by the listing party you can always offer the track with solo instrument only or background instrument only or whatever as additional cuts to the original. Most always they will be glad to include those alternative recordings once you've got your foot in the door with what they really wanted to begin with. FWIW, Dave

[franz]

Quote:Quote:At least I know I am a 9 out of 10 flutist (not bad for my very first solo flute recording ever).Yes, and that's very important. I'm not trying to lecture, etc, but what I did that seemed to work well, is that once I had the quality issue out of the way (as you appear to have done), I tried to focus on the issue of either writing music to match the listing or of submitting existing music to match the listing. That's easily 50% of the equation. Another thing real quick. Hindsight being 20/20 and all that, if you had submitted something in some way where the flute wasn't just a solo, if that cut gets picked up by the listing party you can always offer the track with solo instrument only or background instrument only or whatever as additional cuts to the original. Most always they will be glad to include those alternative recordings once you've got your foot in the door with what they really wanted to begin with. FWIW, DaveThis is all very well put, but...Like I mentioned my flute does not play with other instruments because it is an ethnic instrument made by some woodcarver in the Andes, yet it sounds fantastic. There is music that is not 440 and sequenced. Please Yahoo my name "Franz Pusch" to get an idea what I have done and who I am affiliated with. This will save you more posting about telling me what's important when it comes to music.

[davewalton]

Quote:Please Yahoo my name "Franz Pusch" to get an idea what I have done and who I am affiliated with. This will save you more posting about telling me what's important when it comes to music.No point... I hear you loud and clear.

[matto]

Hi Franz,please read the listing again:Quote:Relaxing, MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS are wanted by an Austrian Production Co. for CD compilations to be used in European Wellness Hotels. He wants smooth, flowing melodic music and mentions "no jazzy elements, no solo piano or guitar only, no heavy drums and no loud effects." He said the most preferred lead instruments should be acoustic or soft electric guitar and piano. Their deal includes a non-exclusive license as well as mechanical royalties paid based on the number of units sold. Broadcast Quality needed [great-sounding home recording OK]. Please submit one to three songs per CD/online. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Jan. 3, 2007.TAXI # S070103NA The listing clearly states: "...the most preferred lead instruments should be acoustic or soft electric guitar and piano..."Use of that term obviously indicates compositions need to have more than just one instrument to be useful for this particular listing party. I think reading should definitely be a prerequisite for being a Taxi screener...but the same goes for members too. matto

[franz]

Quote:I think reading should definitely be a prerequisite for being a Taxi screener...but the same goes for members too. No, members only have to pay. Reading is not required in any rules to be a taxi member. I pay so you have to put up with my crap. That's called business.prefer .. to promote or advance to a rank or position. (Websters)A preference does not exclude all other options automatically. It has been stated that music supervisors are very vague, so they really don't know what they want until they hear it. So you are promoting a "Don't try, dismiss first" policy.

[andreh]

Wow, I feel better about all the times I thought I was being a stiff, sarcastic a$$(0) on this board in the past! It turns out I'm pretty nice by comparison. JD, can I offer you a cup of tea? Andre