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Well after enduring 5 rejections in the past few weeks, a sudden ray of sunshine. My John Williams rip off made it out of the gate. I have to especially thank Mazz, who gave me incredible mixing advice while I was struggling to get this written in time. You saved me!Here is the listing:ORIGINAL DRAMATIC/EPIC SOUNDTRACK INSTRUMENTALS are needed by an Independent Record Label for a Compilation CD project that will be released by a Major Distributor. This company has signed dozens of TAXI writers for use on projects distributed by Sony/BMG, Universal, EMI, etc. This company would like to hear original pieces that have as much range and power as some of the most popular soundtrack themes - Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., etc. They don't want cover arrangements for this one, but would rather hear original compositions. They'll be most interested in dramatic, sweeping, orchestral arrangements that have an epic feel. They will consider compositions that feature a blend of contemporary and classical instrumentation/tone, but the focus will still be on thematic power and compelling motifs - lush and powerful arrangements will catch the most attention.The critique went:Excellent, Bryan. There is a very Coplandesque quality to your take here, and it makes it very strong in terms of melody and harmony. The rhythmic figure you use in the 2nd part is perfectly chosen and orchestrated. This is just strong writing and it's perfectly suited to the listing. Well done.Which was very nice to hear. And to think I used to hate these listeners and their damned critiques. Here's the tune:Ark Warshttp://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_id=2035 ... anfusilier

I really like this one. Congratulations on the forward and the great critique! ~ Lydia

Feb 3, 2009, 1:34pm, fusilierb wrote:... And to think I used to hate these listeners and their damned critiques.Well, I'm glad you got all that "hate" out of your system. LOL Ya really grabbed me with this one Bryan. I just joined your fan club (you think I'm kidding? Check you e-mail)!Congrats, and Good Luck,Allen

Thanks Allen! How cool of you. I never even noticed that fan thing before. Hope you don't get to lonely in that fan club. It's a pretty small party right now. And maybe hate was too strong of a word. More like strongly disagreed with, to the point of a total lack of love. Of course they were always right, and I listened carefully and made the changes they suggested. Damned listeners! Thanks again Allen.B

Wow! How did I miss this one? Excellent, Dude!Congratz!!!

Yo, Bryan! Excellent song -- and a well-deserved forward! BRAVO! ,Suz

Hey Bryan!Yeah, this was early on during the beginning of the year. But WTH...a forward is a forward. Congratulations on this. Very nice piece. But I can tell that you've advanced a whole lot since then, after listening to some of your more recent works. This place definitely pushes us, huh? ibanez468