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Happy New Year! I've composed another alt-rock piece that I'm planning to submit to this listing. I just realized it's a little long, so aside from the length, I'd love to get some thoughts. Thanks!

https://soundcloud.com/brentisom/walkin ... al_sharing
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Lots of RHYTHMIC ALT-ROCK INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a great Publisher with an awesome track record of really big placements in TV Commercials!

This Publisher is looking for a bunch of Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumentals that could fit stylistically on a playlist with the following examples:

"BOOM" by X Ambassadors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0QRfy6xzv0

"A Good Song Never Dies" by SAINT MOTEL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s29fcv5E52Y

"Dangerous" by Big Data feat. Joywave - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpQArtCeXTk

Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Some non-lyrical vocals like "ahs," "woahs," etc. are okay to include – just don't overdo them!

Please send modern Alt-Rock Instrumentals with engaging rhythms and catchy motifs/riffs. Instrumentation that's generally similar to the references will suit your submissions best – think driving bass lines, solid drums, cool guitar riffs, and maybe a touch of synths. Please be sure that your production and any virtual instruments or samples you use are slick, modern, and high-quality.

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

Very nice composition and playing on this track. It's got nice variety as well. You could give the bass even more edge/overdrive, in my opinion, but sounds really good as is. Well done!

DouglasKnight wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:04 pm

Very nice composition and playing on this track. It's got nice variety as well. You could give the bass even more edge/overdrive, in my opinion, but sounds really good as is. Well done!

Thanks Douglas! I appreciate your input!

I've listened a couple times. These are my reactions:
1. Before reading Douglas's reply I had about the same reaction to the bass. could be a bit more 'bright' to match up better with the great, in-the-face, drums. Saturation? EQ? Something to give the bass a bit more aural traction.
2. Why walking? I see people dancing, hopping, bopping, etc. etc. - you get the idea. Titling is very important when the library or music supe may decide before even giving a 7-second listen whether to pass on a cue. IMO the title doesn't match the music; If I was excited about the title (and for a certain scene, I might be) I could be put off by the very extroverted music. Conversely, the music may be GOLD for a scene, but the title doesn't communicate the music's mood.
3. I know I'm typing as if I know something, but try this: come up with a couple emotion descriptors (keywords) for the music, then make a title that perfectly matches the mood/emotion of the keywords. Take 2 to 5 minutes. It may be a useful exercise!