TAXI Member Deals - April 2009

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Member Deals 4/1/09 – 4/30/09Chas Edwards, Jr. (New York)-Chas recently reported that as a result of a single song forward through TAXI to the Creative Director of an established US/International Music Publishing company, his music was added to MTV’s catalog/library, and was recently used a few times on MTV’s Cribs.Here’s what Chas added: “Almost a year later (after Chas signed the deal with the Music Publishing company), when I forgot all about that and I pretty much wanted to quit making music, I was watching MTV Cribs and hear my music in the background!!!! Then two days later I hear more of my music on Cribs, then a week later I hear another track! I can't explain the feeling via email! But I owe it all to everyone over at Taxi. When ASCAP decides to cut a check, drinks on me!!! ”Dean Krippaehne (Washington)-Dean landed a placement in Chris Rock’s new HBO film/documentary Good Hair as a result of a forward through TAXI to a very successful Music Publisher based in Los Angeles. Dean also just signed 3 more songs on Muzak due to a connection made through TAXI. Finally, Dean also received a phone call from Universal’s licensing department notifying him that they are releasing Stefanie Heinzmann’s CD in the US in March (which Dean originally had his song “Do Your Thing” cut on her album released in Europe as the result of a forward through TAXI to an International Management/Publishing/Production company).Freddy Litwiniuk (Canada)-Freddy recently reported that his song “Fade Away” appeared in episode 102 of the new ABC series, Cupid. This is the result of a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher who has secured many film/TV placements for TAXI members.Lee Kweller (New York)-Lee recently reported that his Instrumental tune “Magnetic” was placed in the Independent Film “And The Winner Is…” as the result of a forward through TAXI to an Independent Film Producer.Dan Diaz (California)-Shortly after Dan signed many Instrumentals to a Los Angeles based Commercial and Production Music Composer who runs a music library, Dan’s song “Arrest Me” was placed in episode 6 (”The Circus Goes West”) of MTV’s Nitro Circus.Blake Carver (California)-Blake just received his royalty check stating that his two Instrumental Surf tunes “Rocket To The Moon” and “Vegas After Dark” were placed on the TV show Caught On Camera: Thieves and Thugs that aired on NBC as the result of a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher based in Los Angeles.James Parks (Massachusetts)-J-Menace reported that his song “Pop” was featured on the #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe and Germany, which plays outstanding Indie Artists in the U.S. His song was exposed to 10 million listeners, and received promotion on the company website as a result of a forward through TAXI.Suzannah Doyle (Oregon)-Yet another update from Suz on the connection she made through TAXI with an Online Music Licensing company:Here are some of my latest deals, all of which are the result of a single forward from Taxi to an online music library 2 years ago. YAHOO! Taxi is the grooviest!!Suz******Recent deals/ placements of songs by Suzannah Doyle:******4-21-09 Hanako Games (U.K.) licensed Suz's "Harp Segues & Riffs" for use in their game Cute Knight Kingdom.4-20-09 Col-Lar Enterprises (CT) licensed Suz's "Merry Go Round" for use in a Floor Busy Box for the Handicapped.4-6-09 Suz's song "Life Sucks" was licensed for use in the short film Tinted Windows by Adam DeKraker.4-2-09 St. Judes School (Australia) licensed Suz's "Gates of Heaven" for use in the St. Jude's School African Promotional Charity DVD.3-30-09 Balsa Rocket (MO) company licensed "Pop! Goes the Weasel" for an online game.3-17-09 Suz's quirky song, "Got Da Muscles," was licensed for use in "Barking Jean,” a live comedy Hypnosis show in Australia.3-9-09 Suz's version of “Sports Rally - Charge" was used for an interactive kiosk at ACC Convention (Orlando, FL).3-5-09 Suz's "Gates of Heaven" was licensed by the Ether Eden company for internet use.3-4-09 "Life on the Spectrum: A Love Story" licensed Suz's songs "Looney Toonies" and "1960s Game Show Theme" for use in a live theatre documentary performance to benefit adults with Autism.1-21-09 The DVD project Drop the Ball included Suz's version of Auld Lang Syne.1-7-09 Suz and David Cudo's ambient version of "Amazing Grace" was used in Take Too Long, a film by Fear Not Films.Tahl Cole (Texas)-Tahl was contacted about 3 months after a forward through TAXI by a Music Publisher and signed an offer for a non-exclusive publishing contract to license 9 of his Dance, Pop, and R&B songs.“Thanks to Taxi I just got 9 songs signed. This Taxi ride is priceless.”Bryan Bell (California)-As the result of a forward through TAXI to a highly successful Music Publisher, Bryan signed his Rock/Blues song “Devil’s Gotta Dance.”Anna Maria Flechero (California)-Anna Maria recently signed a non-exclusive agreement for 7 songs with an Independent Jazz Label as the result of a forward through TAXI.Doug Stronach (Canada)-Doug reported that he signed a 1-song exclusive deal with a UK-based Production Music Library for Film/TV placement opportunities as the result of a forward through TAXI.Christine Green (Idaho)-Christine recently signed a contract for her song “Reflection of Time” as the result of a forward to a very successful Production Music Library through TAXI.Chuck Davies (Texas)-Chuck just signed a non-exclusive 2-song deal after a connection at the TAXI Road Rally with a successful Music Publisher based in L.A. who has secured tons of Film/TV placements for many TAXI members.David Keen (Connecticut)-We were just notified by David that he connected with a Hit Producer and Successful Personal Manager (who has sold tens of millions of records) back in 2004, where he got one of his songs cut on the album of the Male Pop/Dance Star, Heiarii. David’s song was cut on his Heiarii’s Dance! album.David Keen (Connecticut)-As the result of a forward through TAXI to a Texas-based Music Library that specializes in servicing the Radio Industry, David created 16 custom tracks per the company’s request, and signed a deal for an impressive figure. David Keen (Connecticut)-David reported that he signed a song with an established and successful Music Publisher based in L.A. as the result of a forward through TAXI.David Keen (Connecticut)-David signed 28-songs with the Owner of a Music Production Library as the result of a forward through TAXI.David Keen (Connecticut)-As the result of a forward through TAXI, David’s deal with an LA-based Online Music Licensing Company has also led to a connection/deal with an Independent Publisher with major hits.David Keen (Connecticut)-David signed a 2-song deal with an East Coast Music Library/Publisher as the result of a forward through TAXI.Jose Pasquini (Florida)-Jose connected with a Los Angeles based Commercial and Production Music Composer who runs a music library and signed his song “So What.” The Composer requested more music, so Jose sent them 20 more to see if they dig the tunes.Jane Becker (Minnesota)-Jane connected with an Independent Record Label with established distribution and signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement for 8 of her tunes as the result of a forward through TAXI, where the company intends to pitch her tunes for Muzak and various background music applications.Dan Diaz (California)-After a forward through TAXI to a Los Angeles based Commercial and Production Music Composer who runs a Music Library, Dan signed 50 Instrumentals to their catalog.Alexander Orest (Sweden)-Alexander recently reported that his Traditional Korean Folk songs “Zither” and “Rain of Flowers” were signed with an established and successful Music Publisher based in L.A. as the result of a forward through TAXI.Vincere Sylph (Massachusetts)-Vincere’s Instrumental piece “Winter Leaves” was recently signed to a UK-based Production Music Library as the result of a forward through TAXI.“I wanted to thank you for the opportunity, and for making this connection.”Jarno Huhtanen (Finland)-Jarno recently reports that he connected with an East Coast Music Library/Publisher as the result of a forward through TAXI, and signed his Suspenseful Orchestral piece “In the Shadows.”Jarno Huhtanen (Finland)-After a forward through TAXI over a year ago to an established and successful Music Publisher based in L.A., Jarno eventually made the connection and signed a Comedy/Dramatic piece called “Blue Slippers” as well as a Suspense/Percussion piece called “Footprints.”Congrats to everyone in the month of April 2009! More deals soon to come in the May 2009 deal mentions.Please be sure to mention your deals here!: ');// -->deals@taxi.comDavid LaidlawManager, TAXI Dispatchdeals@taxi.com

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