Circus Music

[mazz]

Hello,I just submitted the piece "Two Left Feet Waltz" to this Dispatch Listing:Upbeat CAROUSEL/CALLIOPE MUSIC INSTRUMENTALS are needed by the President of a Los Angeles-based Publishing Co. Think music from a circus or carnival; from a horse carousel ride; and from 1950s/1960s children’s TV shows (e.g. the Howdy Doody Show theme). That’s the general vibe they’re seeking. While they want tracks that relate to/represent the innocence of children, they also want these tracks to appeal to adults. Your instrumentals must be at least 1:30 in length.My take on this was to have the calliope being played along with a low budget circus band. I found a steam calliope sample online so you can hear the steam in the melody and chords. I was trying to get a fun, herky-jerky feeling, just a lilttle off kilter. www.johnmazzei.comFeedback solicited.Enjoy,Mazz

[hummingbird]

Quote:Forgot to sync the data when I uploaded. It's there now. Thanks for the heads up!it's up but I can't play it. Same with my own page

[mazz]

Plays perfect from here. What the heck's going on with Broadjam?

[hummingbird]

FINALLY got this to play --- very very good!! I expect a forward for this

[dgolding]

It's fascinating to hear the different interpretations of the requirement. I'd like to have a pop at this myself, just because it's so different from what I normally do, but most of my gear is elsewhere at the moment Both are great compositions. If I had to make any kind of comment about them, it would be interesting to hear Mazz's a little faster, and Steve's a little slower. I'm trying to imagine one of the fairground horses going up and down, and matching a tempo to that.Great work fellas, and best of luck with your submissions

[mazz]

Quote:Hi Mazz, Dave, Matto, VikkiI submitted something (oohLalaBand) to this listing as well. Can you have a listen and let me know what you think? It's the first song on my Broadjam page(will it even work today)http://www.broadjam.com/steveagilbertsteveHey Steve,I like the piece. It reminds me a bit of "Brazil", if you know that song. It also reminds me a bit of a hip Lawrence Welk kind of thing (I mean that as a compliment, it fits the listing).For my taste, I would have liked to have the organ solo come in earlier and then build back up to a restatement of the theme. Nice B3 playing.Very cool latin-tinged circus music...... Here's hoping we all get forwarded. They have a nice range to choose from!Mazz

[jeffe]

Quote:Hello,I just submitted the piece "Two Left Feet Waltz" to this Dispatch Listing:Upbeat CAROUSEL/CALLIOPE MUSIC INSTRUMENTALS are needed by the President of a Los Angeles-based Publishing Co. Think music from a circus or carnival; from a horse carousel ride; and from 1950s/1960s children’s TV shows (e.g. the Howdy Doody Show theme). That’s the general vibe they’re seeking. While they want tracks that relate to/represent the innocence of children, they also want these tracks to appeal to adults. Your instrumentals must be at least 1:30 in length.My take on this was to have the calliope being played along with a low budget circus band. I found a steam calliope sample online so you can hear the steam in the melody and chords. I was trying to get a fun, herky-jerky feeling, just a lilttle off kilter. www.johnmazzei.comFeedback solicited.Enjoy,MazzFinally got to hear it. BTW.Has anybody noticed the BJ player has changed?Maybe they were listening after all.Great stuff John. Another Big Big top sound.I want to go to the circus now!

[sgs4u]

Dear Steve, Unfortunately, the following song was not forwarded to Dispatch listing # D070330IN.OohLaLaBand I missed the target by a country mile, again!

[mazz]

Quote:Dear Steve, Unfortunately, the following song was not forwarded to Dispatch listing # D070330IN.OohLaLaBand I missed the target by a country mile, again!Keep going, your music is good. I got forwarded for this but that's only the first part. Now the e-mail from the company (fingers crossed). This is not the first forward to this company for me, still no reply. Maybe soon............ Anyone else hear back on this one?Mazz

[jbeck]

Way to go Mazz..hopefully you will be hearing from the Library soon..that really was a fun little piece..Like Steve, I submitted to this listing and got the same message as he did..so you're not alone Steve... I submitted "Catch Me If You Can" taxi.com/rebekahjanellmusicI don't know, maybe some of you guys can take a listen and give me some pointers on the sound/production that might help me in the future. I know I've got a long way to go but I'm trying to be a student of the craft.