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Hi Everyone:)Does anyone have a general idea of how many Critiques one should get before rewriting a song that has already been professionally demoed? One, Two or three maybe?This could be a expensive process, so if anyone can shed any light on this that would be great.I appreciate your time-Dana

Quote:Hi Everyone:)Does anyone have a general idea of how many Critiques one should get before rewriting a song that has already been professionally demoed? One, Two or three maybe?This could be a expensive process, so if anyone can shed any light on this that would be great.I appreciate your time-DanaThat's a very good question. I'd say at least two. I'd start with a Taxi custom critique. When you submit, you can ask any questions you like. I'll often say where the song is in terms of my writing process, tell them what I'm aiming for pitch-wise, ask them for 'a la's', genre & sub genre, etc.And you can also post on this forum and ask for feedback as well.hope that helpscheersHummin'bird

Depending on your back log of material waiting to be recorded, I'd probably record the new material with the newly gained knowledge of what Taxi is asking or suggesting. And when you have the right chemistry or format, then go back and re-record some of the ones that you feel strongly about.If you don't have a backlog of material, and a critique made complete sense to you and you feel you know exactly what to do to make it marketable, then go for it. But don't spend a ton of money trying to guess what somebody else wants. Write and record and hone, what you'd love to hear.Best of luck-Dave

Hi Vikki, Thanks for the response:) That makes sense to my ears.That's a good suggestion:)Hi Dave:) Thanks to you also, another good idea. I'm just a little worried that the same screener might hear my song without the changes they have suggested and think that I am closed to the idea of rewriting. I am all for what will make the song stronger. I appreciate the suggestions and will take them both to heart. Thanks again guys:) -Dana

Ah from what I have read and seen in the interviews, it would be more likely they would think you where waiting for a second opinion.

I think the screeners understand the realities of our situation quite well. If they noticed you didn't incorporate their suggestions, they might think that either you disagreed with them or hadn't had a chance to redo the demo. Either way the worst that can happen is that they choose not to forward for the same reason as last time (if that is appropriate). You don't get black marks. And it might be that even the same screener would find it appropriate for a different listing.So redo the song when you are convinced that you know how to do it better. Which is more or less what Dave said.

Hi Dana,for a song you paid to have demoed (and would have to pay again to re-demo), I would definitely let it accumulate several critiques. You need to figure out whether there's a consensus about what needs to be improved, and the more qualified opinions you get, the better.I would also get a custom critique, asking as much specifics as possible, plus post the song here and get even more feedback.Like Dave said, while you're waiting to get enough critiques to be able to decide what to fix, you can incorporate your newfound insights into writing new material. Taxi screeners don't live in an ivory tower and realize you can't go out and re-demo a song every time they make a suggestion, so don't worry about that. matto

I get critiques from my publisher on demoed songs. Sometimes I redemo if I believe strongly that she has a great suggestion. Sometimes I just tell her that the song is what it is if I believe the song is strong and only needs the right ear to hear it. Then I'll pitch it elsewhere.

Hey all thanks again for your insight:) Traveling Ed, I like your reasoning about redoing the song when I am convinced on how to do it better(Nice)Hi Matto, well said:) I keep thinking if I start redoing everything according to a screener's taste, where will it end?Hey Hookstownbrown, It's cool to have a publisher to bounce your songs off of:) Thanks for the comment:)-I posted the song in Peer to Peer if anyone is interested in hearing the song and giving their thoughts:) Thanks again guys!-DanaTitled Who Do You Think You Are