Production is my bane
Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 6:20 pm
I've had some forwards, but all my returns are production. Part of that is I'm 58 and ears aren't what they used to be for mixing. But, I also think that when you leave the box of traditional (i.e. American/Eurocentric) tunes, things go haywire.
I recently submitted this tune for this listing.
MINIMALIST COVERS of PUBLIC DOMAIN CHRISTMAS INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a successful International Music Licensing Company with worldwide distribution through BMG!
They’re looking for Mid-to-Up Tempo Instrumental Cues that would fall in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the following examples:
O come, O come, Emmanuel (Piano/Cello) - The Piano Guys
Silent Night (instrumental) - Piano and Violin duet
Quoting the Music Library: “We are looking for tracks that are minimalistic, sparse, and somehow simple. That does NOT mean boring, repetitive, or without evolvement. Please avoid sending solo pieces. We prefer to have at least two instruments in a cue. So if you have a solo piece, please add another instrument or two and send this new version instead.”
Minimalist like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, etc.? NO. Minimalist for TV, film, and advertising? YOU BET.
You’d be wise to submit Instrumental Covers that stay close to the original melody so that the piece is easily recognizable. They’re looking for Instrumentals in all genres, but your compositions should be performed on a limited/small number of instruments. Pieces should not feel huge or even big, and you should use as simple motifs as possible. Submitting overly busy compositions for this pitch could distract from a scene’s dialog.
All submissions should be around Two Minutes long (give or take) with non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.
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The feedback (and I'm sure in some ways my mixing chops suck, I grew up in the age of paying for studio time was:
This is highly fresh take on a holiday classic. The recording and mix could be improved a bit overall. The guitars are sounding a little bright and brittle. We are getting a more "harpsichord-ish" sound and I wish it had a warmer sound like you'd get playing close to the neck.
Overall the track could use some more bass presence of one kind or another.
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The problem for me is this isn't guitars (well their is some electric guitar on a melody), but Cuban tres. The lowest note is a G4, hardly a bass note in sight
Anyway, just wondering if my fondness for an ethnic instrument (it's happened before) is the issue or my mix really sucked that bad?
Thanks as always for your time.
https://jongriffinmusic.com/my-music/fi ... la-navidad
I recently submitted this tune for this listing.
MINIMALIST COVERS of PUBLIC DOMAIN CHRISTMAS INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a successful International Music Licensing Company with worldwide distribution through BMG!
They’re looking for Mid-to-Up Tempo Instrumental Cues that would fall in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the following examples:
O come, O come, Emmanuel (Piano/Cello) - The Piano Guys
Silent Night (instrumental) - Piano and Violin duet
Quoting the Music Library: “We are looking for tracks that are minimalistic, sparse, and somehow simple. That does NOT mean boring, repetitive, or without evolvement. Please avoid sending solo pieces. We prefer to have at least two instruments in a cue. So if you have a solo piece, please add another instrument or two and send this new version instead.”
Minimalist like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, etc.? NO. Minimalist for TV, film, and advertising? YOU BET.
You’d be wise to submit Instrumental Covers that stay close to the original melody so that the piece is easily recognizable. They’re looking for Instrumentals in all genres, but your compositions should be performed on a limited/small number of instruments. Pieces should not feel huge or even big, and you should use as simple motifs as possible. Submitting overly busy compositions for this pitch could distract from a scene’s dialog.
All submissions should be around Two Minutes long (give or take) with non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.
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The feedback (and I'm sure in some ways my mixing chops suck, I grew up in the age of paying for studio time was:
This is highly fresh take on a holiday classic. The recording and mix could be improved a bit overall. The guitars are sounding a little bright and brittle. We are getting a more "harpsichord-ish" sound and I wish it had a warmer sound like you'd get playing close to the neck.
Overall the track could use some more bass presence of one kind or another.
---
The problem for me is this isn't guitars (well their is some electric guitar on a melody), but Cuban tres. The lowest note is a G4, hardly a bass note in sight
Anyway, just wondering if my fondness for an ethnic instrument (it's happened before) is the issue or my mix really sucked that bad?
Thanks as always for your time.
https://jongriffinmusic.com/my-music/fi ... la-navidad