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So this is a work in progress but I think I am close to being done. Have to clean up a few things. Is this on the right track for this listing? Let me know and thanks for the help.

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/awakened


ACOUSTIC-BASED INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Non-Exclusive, Boutique Music Library feeding music directly to an award winning show on a major cable network. They’re looking for Mid-Tempo Acoustic Instrumental Cues that are light, and lay nicely under scenes with simple dialog. Please listen to the following references to get in the general stylistic wheelhouse of what they’re looking for:

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Hi Bob - I'm new to the forum and have yet to have my work forwarded, so take my 2-cents as warranted. First, great playing and very nice finger picking style. To me, I would suggest adding an additional chorus to break up the song as it seemed a little repetitive for 2 minutes in length. I like the song and it has some great moments but I dosed off in a couple of spots. Best of luck and as a fellow guitar player, please feel free to check out my page and weigh in with your feedback. https://soundcloud.com/david-w-taylor-1

Best,
David W. Taylor
San Diego

Thx David I will. Appreciate the feedback.

Hey Bob,

Nice playing.

I'd cut some of the bass frequency out on the those lead lines (for example, 0:10 - 0:15). It's not consistent, but every once in awhile those bass notes are overpowering.

John

As far as the listing goes, I think it works. I'm not hearing anything in the mix personally but my speakers I'm listening aren't the best right now so maybe I'll have a different reply later.

-Joseph

Thanks John I will do that. Thanks Joseph. I appreciate the ears folks.

Here is the final version with a couple of changes. I backed off of the bass in the melody eq. Hope this works. I played the melody with my thumb.

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/awakened-version-2

Nice 1 Bob!
It could be as easy as High passing the low end of the reverb, it might be doubling up all of that bass range.
I would start there first and then check the bass on the guitar...

Thx Cass

So here are the 2 tracks I am submitting. I think they will work.

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/awakened

https://soundcloud.com/bob-lograsso/peace-in-the-wind