Simple Intrumental Listing

[shawns77]

Yay, my first post on Taxi. So this is completely last minute, but I am working on this instrumental, and have the nagging feeling that this melody is one I've heard before, practically note for note. Anybody care to play name that tune with me?

Secondly, Is the tune in the ballpark of the listing. It's a rough version, I still want to add some cello and strings, maybe pizzicato, but am i on the right track so far? Thanks a bunch!

http://sdrv.ms/15flgrC

PS sorry for the wierd link, it's through hotmail's skydive. I still have to figure out how to use sound cloud or post from my music page on taxi.



A-List NY AD AGENCY needs a Light, Whimsical INSTRUMENTAL TRACK for a Web Commercial that could migrate to TV.

They need a really simple, fairly stripped-down track that could either be keyboard OR acoustic guitar-based. Arpeggiated, MID-to-Up-Tempo (but not TOO Up-Tempo) Tracks that feel hopeful, intelligent, and slightly dreamy or whimsical are the order of the day.

Check out Bach's Cello Suite #1 to get yourself in the tempo and stylistic ballpark: http://bit.ly/19CDjWM

Now, imagine that done with a keyboard sound that's a hybrid of a kid's toy piano and mid-octave bells or a vibraphone. You could also do it with an acoustic guitar... maybe a classic guitar? They need Instrumentals that are at LEAST two-minutes long with a buttoned ending. If you track is longer (which might be a good idea), they will edit it down. NOTE: At 43 seconds into the spot, there's a little bit of an emotional lift, and we think introducing a very simple cello part could work nicely for that. If you've got another idea for a second instrument, go for it! That part doesn't necessarily have to remain in the whole rest of the track.

As we listened to the temp track, there was something that reminded us of what you'd hear coming out of a music box with a ballerina twirling on top, or possibly what you might hear coming from a cuckoo clock as the doors swing open and those little people pop out every hour on the hour.

Obviously, they are NOT looking for rip-offs of Bach's Cello Suite #1! That's just a good example of the tempo and arpeggiation. Keep it hopeful and a tad whimsical!

[EricB]

Hello,
Sorry I didn't get to respond before the listing is due. But I'll still give you some feedback. You did a good job capturing a bell-like toy piano sound. Overall the flow felt a little stiff. Especially when comparing it to Bach's cello suite. Bach has this continual flowing motion of arpeggiation that evolves through chords and takes you on a journey. You didn't quite follow the same arpeggio structure so the phrases in your music ended too frequently. I enjoyed listening to it.

Regards,
Eric
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[shawns77]

Thanks for the feedback EricB! No worries my post was very last minute, and I didn't realize how long it takes for the post to show up. I don' t think my post showed up till today.
I'll keep the feedback in mind for the next similar listing. Thanks!

[CrimsnSyrn]

Hi Shawn,

I like the sound of your bells - reminds me of the Carillon in Munich!

Normally your post will happen as soon as you hit "submit" - it looks like you might have just joined, and when you just join I think it takes a couple of days to get you up and running. Should be faster now!

Good luck!