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Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:48 pm
by tresero
Well, even though one of the two tracks got forwarded, I'm still wondering WTF is going on with the generic stiff or in this case, live sounding.

I don't use samples, and I there is no quantizing. The drums are 100% acoustic and live as well as the guitar. The piano and vibes are live, but midi to record, again, not quantized.

I'm just venting, but both tunes had the same notes, Faithful was rejected for the piano solo, but the same comment about live feeling.

"I think this needs more of a live sounding groove, but the arrangement, instrumentation, and feel are still pretty good."

My guitar playing isn't that good that it can be mistaken for a quantized loop ;)

https://www.taxi.com/members/AfZ6AWI8SN ... ngle-bells (forward)

https://www.taxi.com/members/AfZ6AWI8SN ... e-faithful (pass)

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Several INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS of PUBLIC DOMAIN CHRISTMAS SONGS are needed by a hard-working Music Library with distribution in over 35 countries that’s constantly landing cool placements in TV Shows.

They’re looking for quite a few Instrumentals that would fall in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the following references:

"Jingle Bells"

"Silent Night" by Michael Bublé

"The First Noel" by David Archuleta

Although some of the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch.

Quoting the Company: "We're looking for Instrumentals that feel traditional and sweet with instrumentation like Piano, Guitars, sleigh bells, strings, music box, etc."

Please submit Instrumental renditions on Public Domain Christmas Songs that will get listeners in the holiday spirit! Your submissions should have top-notch production and a "traditional and sweet" sound – don't try to go too far out of the box here. Your Instrumentals can range from simple arrangements up to bigger, more fully developed productions; just be sure to stick as close to the songs' original melodies as possible so they're familiar to listeners.

TAXI Tip: If you’re going to be using samples or Virtual Instruments, please make sure they sound convincing and real. Please avoid submitting anything that sounds synthetic or obviously MIDI-driven and quantized.

Re: Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:23 pm
by Robertj64
Wow...I love both tracks. Isn't this the second time they did this to you? Both tracks should have been forwarded not just one. What an enjoyable listen. Something is going on with the screeners. No reason that this should not have been forwarded.

Cheers

Robert

Re: Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:07 pm
by tresero
Robertj64 wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:23 pm
Wow...I love both tracks. Isn't this the second time they did this to you? Both tracks should have been forwarded not just one. What an enjoyable listen. Something is going on with the screeners. No reason that this should not have been forwarded.

Cheers

Robert
Thanks Robert. I get the solo thing, maybe, but the live feel? Nope.

Re: Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:42 pm
by lesmac
The track that didn't make it seemed jumpy and overly busy especially in the intro. It felt like everyone was doing their own thing rhythmically. I didn't know who's time to follow..

Maybe try muting the drums and the rhythm guitar in that section.

Re: Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:54 am
by Robertj64
lesmac wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:42 pm
The track that didn't make it seemed jumpy and overly busy especially in the intro. It felt like everyone was doing their own thing rhythmically. I didn't know who's time to follow..

Maybe try muting the drums and the rhythm guitar in that section.
I couldn't disagree more. This is what Jazz is. It has to sound a bit improvisational and how does this fit in with what the screener said. What would muting the drums benefit?

Sorry Les but this track is fine the way it is. Your comments do not seem to mesh with what the screener said: "I think this needs more of a live sounding groove, but the arrangement, instrumentation, and feel are still pretty good." I think this is a perfect example of how anyone can find any one thing that is wrong with a track.

Re: Beating a dead horse (stiff etc.)

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:18 am
by tresero
lesmac wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:42 pm
The track that didn't make it seemed jumpy and overly busy especially in the intro. It felt like everyone was doing their own thing rhythmically. I didn't know who's time to follow..

Maybe try muting the drums and the rhythm guitar in that section.
I think you made my point. How could it not be "live" feeling if the timing isn't perfect?