TV theme & 450+ placements… // Thank you!

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TV theme & 450+ placements… // Thank you!

Post by crystallions » Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:03 am

If you would have asked me for my future goals some few months ago I would have told you that one of them was to land the theme for a TV show. Little did I know that it was just around the corner. I have been a member of TAXI since summer of 2007 and have learned so much since then. Both about music production and about the business side. Much of that I learned from you - my fellow forum members. Without you I would not be where I am today. Thank you for always being ready and willing to teach and share. I have learned so much from you.

Fall of 2009 I had my first deal because of a TAXI connection and signed with a producer who, among other things, supplies music for several day time talk shows. Some few months ago I landed the theme for one of those shows together with my friend and colleague David John. We got to write a lot of additional music for the show as well and within the first two months of the show airing we have had over 450 placements total. It just keeps growing. :)

So… keep on pushing forward, keep on learning and improving, so that when the door opens you are ready to walk through. It could happen sooner than you expect.

Once again – thank you all for being such amazing people and for all the help and advice you have given me the last few years. I am hoping I may be of equal help to you some day.

~ Lydia

PS. If you have never been to one of the Rallys you should seriously consider going next year. I went for the first time this year and was amazed at how much I learned, and how many wonderful people I met. If you think this forum is a great place to hang out - just wait until you meet these people in person!!! Thank you Michael L. for an amazing Rally! :)

EDIT: Not really important but I wanted to make a note anyway - I just realized that I have been a member since summer of 2008 - not 2007. :oops:
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Re: TV theme & 450+ placements… // Thank you!

Post by davewalton » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:30 am

I wish there was a party emoticon... I'd paste the whole page with them! Congratulations Lydia! 8-)

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Post by guitaroboe » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:33 am

Lydia!

you're so right when you say that success was 'right around the corner' for you! You are a truly gifted musician
and a wonderful human being. This is just the beginning...

continued success to you

your friend

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Post by aldicicco » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:59 am

Hi Lydia,

Wow! This is an inspiration to all of us!

Best wishes for continued success,

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Post by stevebarden » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:40 am

A big congrats to you, Lydia! You earned it because you are talented. Rock on!

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Post by brandonamatias » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:53 am

WOW Lydia! Absolutely incredible! Congrats to you! It was great to meet you at the rally btw! :D

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Post by mazz » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:56 am

Fantastic! I'm so happy for you, Lydia! You are hitting your goals with gusto!!

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Post by theharper » Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:50 am

Hi Lydia,

Congrats to you!

Thank you for sharing this with us. I feel very inspired. I wish you continued success!

Keep up the Most Excellent Work!!!!

Peace,

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Post by Casey H » Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:57 am

Only 450+?? Slacker!! :lol: :shock:

Fantastic, Lydia... You are an inspiration to all of us!

Wishing you mucho continued success,
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Post by wickedsmaht » Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:21 pm

Holy crow, what amazing news! Congratulations!
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