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Greetings all,Just looking for some feedback before I submit. Below is the link to the song I'm considering submitting for this opportunity:NEW LISTING -- EXTREME SPORTS INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed tons of TAXI members over the years, and has made money for many of them. Think X Games, motocross, skateboarding, BMX, etc. Guitar-based Rock, Power Pop and Punk are typically good bets for this type of opportunity ­ Joe Satriani, Avril Lavigne and Blink 182. Tracks should ideally run between :60 and 3 minutes in length. Broadcast quality is needed here -- excellent home recordings will work.(CORRECTED LINK)http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... tt_myspace

Sorry if the initial 10 second gut reaction was harsh; point of fact, there's other uses for such a good piece of music, it's just not on target for the listing in my humble and uneducated opinion. Thanks for the save, bmete!

I've heard of roots reggae being used for sports stuff (maybe it wasn't Xtreme, tho), and this track is slinky in a fun sort of way. What about the referenced artists? Is this at all like their stuff? I don't know, myself. In fact, I don't know myself at all. --Mer

Flip on some weekend summer ESPN, or CBS on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Excluding golf, hunting and fishing, turn off the picture, and just listen. ... Now do you get the (X Games, Motocross, BMX) picture? The kinda stuff you hear on "Monster Truck" rallies or drag races would work for the listing, too.

Hey Jim... I'll chime in on this one too...I think the important commonalities between Satriani, Avril and Blink are that they use a gratuitous amount of guitar.... and it does say "Guitar-based Rock, Power Pop and Punk are typically good bets for this type of opportunity" which to me says get your riffs meshing with your licks... this place is gonna blow!!!So... with that in mind, I think they're looking for show-stoppers. Heart pumping, gear grinding, rock 'em sock 'em type of stuff.Your song is mid-tempo, with the base of it being a distorted elec. piano riff... Nothing against this tune (I like it!), just doesn't fit with the intention of the listing, IMO.It's a good piece... now you need to find the right target for it!

Hey revnet!!After listening, I'd have to agree with the others. I've got a feeling exactly what this listing is calling for (I've got a tune specifically written for such a listing, but need ta' re-work it) and I don't quite think you're on target with this one. First off, I don't think the energy level is there for this particular listing. Secondly, this listing calls for instrumentals. I wouldn't submit a tune that had vocals in it, when the listing specifically mentions "instrumentals", although the a las may incorporate vocals in their tunes. But I think the lister is thinking "type of music/sound" he/she would like ta' hear minus the vocals. At least that's how I'm interpreting it. For me, the key thing to look at in a listing, is whether it calls out for instrumentals, specifically (which this one clearly does) or whether it calls out for lyrics (which it mentions nothing about), or if it mentions both (sometimes that happens). Gotta be careful how you read into these listings. I would say, think high energy Joe Satriani all the way (not familiar with Avril or Blink) and you'll probably be O.K. I could be wrong, but you'll probably get the big [R] if ya' submit this piece. Just my $.02. I-468

Oh, hell, yeah! That's right on the money, Jim. I was definitely hearin' the wrong song. ROFL

Revnet, I think the song is right on for the listing just my opinion for what that is worth.The sound quality of your recordings are really good (I heard the song u linked before by mistake and it also was great and great recording). Everything sounds so upfront and the mix is really good.Can I ask u what u r using such as DAW (cubase, sonar), mic pre's, mics, AD/DA converters, guitar mic, etc.? I would really appreciate the info.I am so curious and in awe of how some people are getting their sound which some are superb like yours. bluesgirl

Jul 3, 2008, 3:13pm, mojobone wrote:Oh, hell, yeah! That's right on the money, What Mojo said. Right on the money IM2cO Liam

Although, they often use more aggressive tracks, this is not at all out of the realm of possibility for this application. Within the backing tracks of extreme sports videos, you will see some variety. This track has an excellent repetitive, "traveling", "sounds great behind a sports scene" feel. Close your eyes and visualize downhill skiing, snowboarding, racing, etc. while listening. It also comes out of the gate VERY well in those crucial first 30 seconds. That makes so much difference. The listener will be at the meat instantly. Many people make the mistake of not getting aggressive until 10, 15, or 30 seconds in and, 90% of the time, it will be turned off before they ever hear that part.I can't say that THIS library, in this instance, will want this, but I have had small (web-videos, etc) placements in sports videos with less aggressive music. I think this one has a decent shot and I would definitely invest the 5 bucks. Go for it!! Casey