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>Big Win<
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Any feedback appreciated!

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Michael & Sharon
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VICTORIOUS, "BIG WINNER" ORCHESTRAL-BASED INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a very successful Music Licensing Company that lands placements on hundreds of shows on Major Networks every year!

This Company is on the hunt for Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic ballpark of the following references:

The Wall (from 1:49 to 3:27)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJFdbCCG6pY&t=167s

The Cube (from 7:56 to 8:34)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldA08iNufxE&t=476s

American Ninja Warrior (from 6:08 to 6:21)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-9UjQZNjFM&t=367s

American Ninja Warrior (from 3:59 to 4:24)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmmUBnj4qik&t=238s

Please send well-produced Orchestral-Based Instrumental Cues that would work well in the context of Reality TV shows when a contestant has just won big! Craft your Cues around a singular motif, and layer instrumentation in and out as they progress to create a sense of forward momentum and dynamics. Please be sure that your production is polished and all virtual Orchestral instrumentation you use are high-quality, modern, and not stiff or obviously MIDI-driven. Some additional sound design or hybrid elements are okay to include in your submissions, but the focus should be on their Orchestral instrumentation.

NOTE: The placements generated from this Company will likely have good royalty payouts on the backend since they would be on Major Network Shows! Sounds great to us!

Your submissions should be about 90 seconds to 2 minutes long, give or take. Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best. Do NOT copy the referenced material in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so the material you submit for this request CANNOT be signed with other publishers or catalogs. Sync fees will be split 50/50. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher’s share, and you’ll keep 100% of the Writer’s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit as many Instrumentals as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT) on Thursday, August 19th, 2021. TAXI # S210819WN

I am not really sure about this, it does not really sound like a victory theme to me. Also, the sounds seem to come from days gone, like using an '80s synth with an orchestral expansion card (think Roland JV-1080). Also, are those resonant drums timpani? They kept grabbing my attention throughout the whole piece

Hi Irthlingz,
The brassy sound is way out front, or maybe the supporting instruments (organ/synth) and whatnot were too far back. I heard the organ 'swell' in one brief spot enough for me to actually hear it clearly. Your lead instruments are really going to have to sell the music, they have to be as authentic as possible. If it's a synth, make it a synth voice that's not trying to emulate a brass instrument* so it can be loud and proud all on its own.
The underlying instruments had a rhythm that suggested motion, not arrival. Not a triumphant theme, but maybe the music that's played while the contestants are striving to win.

*only my opinion

Hi guys,

Not my area of expertise but from a songwriting aspect I was expecting a drop at 0.26 secs. The effect on the rhythm section (reverb? not techy) is cool but gets distracting after awhile. I would consider transitioning to a more tradition sound at some point.

The melody on the trumpet is growing on me maybe accent with some hits?

Good luck!!

Geo

The sound is really shallow and thin, almost like coming through a megaphone... I think you need a much broader frequency spectrum first.

Geo, Jur, Alan & Marco!
Thank you for the feedback. Had to turn it in, but will no doubt have opportunities to work it over again in the future! Really appreciate you taking the time!

EDIT 8-20-21 6:52pm PST

Wow, already got the return back! Thought we'd share for those who might be interested:

What I like most about this song
I like the melodic line, the ideas, and the overall progression. Nice job with this, it was a fun listen.

I think you could improve this song by
This was a fun listen, but it needs more orchestration, more low end, more balance, and more thematic development throughout.

I returned or forwarded this song because
This needs an arrangement, orchestration, and overall sound more consistent with the references.

- Style/Genre is off target with the listing request
- Mood is off target with the listing request

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Sharon & Michael