terminology-broadcast and corporate instrumentals

[josie]

There are listings asking for "broadcast instrumentals"-not broadcast quality instrumentals, and "corporate instrumentals". I'm not sure what they're looking for, anyone out there know?

[mazz]

The term "broadcast quality" usually refers to the sound quality of the end product. It is, in my interpretation, a blanket term that applies across the board to anything in any style that is intended to be used in any type of media.Broadcast Instrumentals and Corporate Instrumentals are more stylistic terms, although they are also broad and open to interpretation. I suggest listening to some different types of TV shows and also trying to get access to some corporate training videos or similar types of "in house" materials (not meant for broadcast to a wide audience). You'll notice a difference in style and tone between them, for sure.I wish I could be more specific, but without the text of the listings, it's a bit harder to pinpoint. Maybe you could post the listings that you have questions about.Hope this helps a little,Mazz

[josie]

Here's the listing:Fresh, contemporary, current-sounding BROADCAST INSTRUMENTALS in the full range of News (a la PBS) to Drama (a la CSI) to funky detective themes and comical kids show themes, etc., are needed by the Director of Audio Products at an online Music Library/Publisher that supplies music content for media design companies. They do welcome some type of human vocal element in the arrangement, whether it be a phrase, hook, chorus or full lyric. Great performances are essential! All tempos are OK. They want original recordings from the composer, no samples from a synth or third party. They offer a negotiated fee between $500-$750 depending on the complexity of the composition and you retain 100% of your writer's share. Very Important: You must use ProTools LE software, including all MIDI data, to record your instrumentals, as that's the format they need the compositions to be delivered in (per their instructions). If you don't use ProTools LE, please do not submit to this listing. Please include your information about this in your bio. Broadcast quality needed [great sounding home recordings are OK]. Fresh, contemporary, current-sounding CORPORATE INSTRUMENTALS are needed by the Director of Audio Products at an online Music Library/Publisher that supplies music content for media design companies. They do welcome some type of human vocal element in the arrangement, whether it be a phrase, hook, chorus or full lyric. Great performances are essential! All tempos are OK. They want original recordings from the composer, no samples from a synth or third party. I'm thinking they want stuff that's appropriate for background music, but it's a term I haven't heard before and want to be sure before submitting. My sense was what you said about it being a blanket term for something used in all media.Thanks, and let me know any further thoughts.Josie

[mazz]

Background music for sure. Your instincts were correct.Have fun writing!!Mazz