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I thought I would put this out so some folks with experience with the Taxi process could give me a handle as to whether a membership at this point in my development makes sense, or whether I should do some more work on honing my approach.Here are two examples done in my living room. Is this "broadcast quality, sell-able writing/playing?I was lucky to get some outstanding players to come flesh out Children, and I want more. I am just a basic rhythm guitar player, flute and keyboard hacker, vocalist that has to spend more time on my day job than getting my musical skills together.Thanks in advance.Blessings and Balance,Ernesthttp://www.myspace.com/ernestwhaleyChildren (My apologies...this was done in a 4 hour studio session)I want MoreNever Say Goodbye

Nice songs Ernest.Real easy listening.I think there are issues with some of the production and vocals,but others are better qualified to help, and will get to you once they're up and about!Welcome to the forum.Dave.

Ernest, I think "children" sounds great & I really like the song & it sounds broadcast quality to me. "Hands" is pretty rough and isn't broadcast quality. Some of your others fall in the middle but sound to me like they're worth working on. Don't wannna tell you how to spend your money but wanted to chime in with my 2 cents on your songs-

Ernest,My assessment (I have 100+ songs in music libraries; I think they're broadcast quality): - Never Say Goodbye - Playing is good; heard a few minor rhythmic glitches; near broadcast quality; drums are not - I Want More - Not broadcast quality due to drum mix (reverb on kick?); lead guitar is great; other guitars are a little muddy; vocal is pretty good, pitchy and not "commercial" enough in some places - Children - yes, but realize that vocal will not be to everyone's taste (personally, I like it)The reason I had so much luck with music library placements initially is because I recorded nothing but instrumentals for a while. Lyrics/vocals raise the bar considerably. Since you're quite good on your instrument (I assume that's you playing the guitars), I'd recommend this approach for you, unless you are looking for an artist deal for yourself (as a vocalist).I won't tell you how to spend your money. About 60% of my deals came via TAXI.Good luck!Vince

Nov 24, 2008, 4:23am, davekershaw wrote:Nice songs Ernest.Real easy listening.I think there are issues with some of the production and vocals,but others are better qualified to help, and will get to you once they're up and about!Welcome to the forum.Dave.Well you are right about the production and vocals. All except children was done in my living room, and I am by no means an engineer, and barely a vocalist/player.I'm learning though, and since I have about 4 hours worth of stuff in the can, I have plenty to learn on.Thanks for your thoughts. I'll do my best to reciprocate.Blessings and Balance,Ernest

Nov 24, 2008, 4:31am, billg wrote:Ernest, I think "children" sounds great & I really like the song & it sounds broadcast quality to me. "Hands" is pretty rough and isn't broadcast quality. Some of your others fall in the middle but sound to me like they're worth working on. Don't wannna tell you how to spend your money but wanted to chime in with my 2 cents on your songs-Thanks Bill!I'm learning, and am getting closer to that membership!! Now if I can just convince my kids that they can spend their money as opposed to mine... Thanks again.Blessings and Balance,Ernest

Quote: I am by no means an engineer, and barely a vocalist/player.That could be me talking Ernest!A lot of us are in the same boat.

Nov 24, 2008, 4:43am, ideascapes wrote:Ernest,My assessment (I have 100+ songs in music libraries; I think they're broadcast quality): - Never Say Goodbye - Playing is good; heard a few minor rhythmic glitches; near broadcast quality; drums are not - I Want More - Not broadcast quality due to drum mix (reverb on kick?); lead guitar is great; other guitars are a little muddy; vocal is pretty good, pitchy and not "commercial" enough in some places - Children - yes, but realize that vocal will not be to everyone's taste (personally, I like it)The reason I had so much luck with music library placements initially is because I recorded nothing but instrumentals for a while. Lyrics/vocals raise the bar considerably. Since you're quite good on your instrument (I assume that's you playing the guitars), I'd recommend this approach for you, unless you are looking for an artist deal for yourself (as a vocalist).I won't tell you how to spend your money. About 60% of my deals came via TAXI.Good luck!VinceThank you Vince!I'm learning daily, and with the help of folks that have already walked this road, I will get there.Blessings and Balance,Ernest

ERNEST...I will have to agree with Bill on this piece....But over all ...Very nice Work...Keep it up.....Jay....