UPDATED-Requesting Feedback for 80's rock ballad production
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:52 am
Hello Everyone!
We are working to get two tracks submitted for the following listing, and here is #1:
'80s-Style POWER BALLAD/ROCK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed for an (up to) $1,000, Direct-to-Film Producer placement in an upcoming Independent Feature Film with an Award Winning Indie Film Director!
Important Note: You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and keep 100% of your publishing and master rights. No publishing splits!
This Film's Producer is on the hunt for Mid-Tempo Songs that could work as a replacement for "Alone" by Heart, which is currently temped in:
"Alone" by Heart
They're NOT looking for clones or soundalikes! Similar tempo, style, and overall vibe? Yes. Clones? No!
QUOTING THE PRODUCER: "We need something epic that sounds like it would be playing in a bar."
Tempo Matters: Because the scene is already edited, matching (or being close to) the tempo of the reference is strongly recommended.
Please submit rockin' Power Ballads with an iconic, '80s sound and powerful, soaring choruses full of emotion! Memorable melodies, solid arrangements, '80s-inspired rhythms, well-performed vocals, and lots of emotional intensity are all needed for this request. Rock instrumentation in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the reference will suit your submissions best (think keys, guitars, bass, '80s-inspired drums, etc.). Please ensure any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality and era-appropriate. Vintage and Modern recordings are both fair game! Powerful vocal performances full of confidence could help you seal the deal!
Lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands, and profanity could make your Songs easier to place. Please do NOT copy the referenced artist or song in any way, shape, or form. Use it as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Do NOT submit any material with unauthorized samples of any other artists’ music, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed.
The license fee for this placement is (up to) $1,000, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Direct-to-Film Producer placement, so you’ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recordings, plus you’ll also get 100% of the License Fee and any applicable performance royalties. You must own or control your Copyright and Master Recordings to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit as many Songs 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 Saturday, April 27th, 2024. TAXI # S240427EN
Now, I really don't have time to make any drastic structural changes to this track at this late date, so I am asking for mix/production feedback above all else. All feedback and comments are welcomed and appreciated as always, but here are a couple of things I have noticed, and am curious to hear the thoughts of others:
1.) Vocals are masked in spots...
2.) Is kick drum too massive?
3.) How is the piano? (It is Arturia Piano V3) Does the DX7 underneath make it sound muddy?
4.) Are the strings palatable in this instance? Ot do they sound as fake as I think they are?
5.) Does it just suck overall in general, and should I focus on my day job? lol
Here is the track: https://www.taxi.com/members/DVGQpc37Tk ... y-stevens-
Thanks in advance!
We are working to get two tracks submitted for the following listing, and here is #1:
'80s-Style POWER BALLAD/ROCK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed for an (up to) $1,000, Direct-to-Film Producer placement in an upcoming Independent Feature Film with an Award Winning Indie Film Director!
Important Note: You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and keep 100% of your publishing and master rights. No publishing splits!
This Film's Producer is on the hunt for Mid-Tempo Songs that could work as a replacement for "Alone" by Heart, which is currently temped in:
"Alone" by Heart
They're NOT looking for clones or soundalikes! Similar tempo, style, and overall vibe? Yes. Clones? No!
QUOTING THE PRODUCER: "We need something epic that sounds like it would be playing in a bar."
Tempo Matters: Because the scene is already edited, matching (or being close to) the tempo of the reference is strongly recommended.
Please submit rockin' Power Ballads with an iconic, '80s sound and powerful, soaring choruses full of emotion! Memorable melodies, solid arrangements, '80s-inspired rhythms, well-performed vocals, and lots of emotional intensity are all needed for this request. Rock instrumentation in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the reference will suit your submissions best (think keys, guitars, bass, '80s-inspired drums, etc.). Please ensure any virtual instruments or samples you use are high-quality and era-appropriate. Vintage and Modern recordings are both fair game! Powerful vocal performances full of confidence could help you seal the deal!
Lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands, and profanity could make your Songs easier to place. Please do NOT copy the referenced artist or song in any way, shape, or form. Use it as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Do NOT submit any material with unauthorized samples of any other artists’ music, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed.
The license fee for this placement is (up to) $1,000, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Direct-to-Film Producer placement, so you’ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recordings, plus you’ll also get 100% of the License Fee and any applicable performance royalties. You must own or control your Copyright and Master Recordings to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit as many Songs 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 Saturday, April 27th, 2024. TAXI # S240427EN
Now, I really don't have time to make any drastic structural changes to this track at this late date, so I am asking for mix/production feedback above all else. All feedback and comments are welcomed and appreciated as always, but here are a couple of things I have noticed, and am curious to hear the thoughts of others:
1.) Vocals are masked in spots...
2.) Is kick drum too massive?
3.) How is the piano? (It is Arturia Piano V3) Does the DX7 underneath make it sound muddy?
4.) Are the strings palatable in this instance? Ot do they sound as fake as I think they are?
5.) Does it just suck overall in general, and should I focus on my day job? lol
Here is the track: https://www.taxi.com/members/DVGQpc37Tk ... y-stevens-
Thanks in advance!