Happy Go Lucky - Listing
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:15 am
OK, it had to happen at some point, I got my first return Now it's about improving the song so that it can be passed on next time. I'll copy the listing and the feedback below. The reviewer actually only criticized the excessive use of autotune. However, I didn't use autotune because I generally work with Melodyne and do it very sparingly (if it doesn't fit, I just sing again). So what do you think, is my voice generally too bad for such a listing and the screener just wanted to be polite? So, any tip for improvement is welcome, thanks in advance.
THE SONG::
https://www.taxi.com/members/D1seQlm9Sw ... us-ending-
THE LISTING:
https://www.taxi.com/listings/S240210HA
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS with Female or Male Vocals are needed by a very successful boutique Music Library that's distributed by Universal for placements in TV Promos, Advertising, and other TV Programming.
This company gets some really, really great placements! Please listen to the following references we got directly from the CEO of the company to get yourself in the general stylistic wheelhouse of what they need:
Reference #1: Wonderful With You
Reference #2: Wrap Me In Rainbows
Quoting The Company: "Lyrics should be minimal and short with very clear messages and hooks."
TAXI Tip: Notice how simple both references are! The lyrics are simple, short, sweet, and to the point. The melodies are instantly "hummable," and the feeling/vibe of loving life and having a great day is also instantly obvious. Typically, music supervisors and editors will use the chorus most often, so keep it simple, but the verses don't need to be like a typical song's chorus that tells a full story. Once again, keep all aspects simple and easy to "digest" so as much of your song is usable as possible. That goes for your instrumentation as well! Simple, simple, simple!
Please submit Singer/Songwriter Songs with a happy and emotionally upbeat sound and feel that could work well for a variety of sync placements! Bright and catchy melodies, memorable choruses, excellent musicianship and clear and well-written lyrics are all needed for this pitch. Organic Singer/Songwriter instrumentation that's in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the references will work best (acoustic guitar, percussion, light drums, etc.). Make sure your vocals are expressive and well-performed!
THE FEEDBACK:
What I like most about this song: Fun song. I like the positive, bouncy and upbeat mood. Catchy chorus and melody. I like the underscore.
I think you could improve this song by: I like this. But the vocals have too much auto-tune. And while this could work for some Pop and Hip Hop, it's not ideal for "Singer-Songwriter." I'd give them another pass (without the vocal processing).
I returned or forwarded this song because: The vocals could use another pass.
THE SONG::
https://www.taxi.com/members/D1seQlm9Sw ... us-ending-
THE LISTING:
https://www.taxi.com/listings/S240210HA
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS with Female or Male Vocals are needed by a very successful boutique Music Library that's distributed by Universal for placements in TV Promos, Advertising, and other TV Programming.
This company gets some really, really great placements! Please listen to the following references we got directly from the CEO of the company to get yourself in the general stylistic wheelhouse of what they need:
Reference #1: Wonderful With You
Reference #2: Wrap Me In Rainbows
Quoting The Company: "Lyrics should be minimal and short with very clear messages and hooks."
TAXI Tip: Notice how simple both references are! The lyrics are simple, short, sweet, and to the point. The melodies are instantly "hummable," and the feeling/vibe of loving life and having a great day is also instantly obvious. Typically, music supervisors and editors will use the chorus most often, so keep it simple, but the verses don't need to be like a typical song's chorus that tells a full story. Once again, keep all aspects simple and easy to "digest" so as much of your song is usable as possible. That goes for your instrumentation as well! Simple, simple, simple!
Please submit Singer/Songwriter Songs with a happy and emotionally upbeat sound and feel that could work well for a variety of sync placements! Bright and catchy melodies, memorable choruses, excellent musicianship and clear and well-written lyrics are all needed for this pitch. Organic Singer/Songwriter instrumentation that's in the general stylistic wheelhouse of the references will work best (acoustic guitar, percussion, light drums, etc.). Make sure your vocals are expressive and well-performed!
THE FEEDBACK:
What I like most about this song: Fun song. I like the positive, bouncy and upbeat mood. Catchy chorus and melody. I like the underscore.
I think you could improve this song by: I like this. But the vocals have too much auto-tune. And while this could work for some Pop and Hip Hop, it's not ideal for "Singer-Songwriter." I'd give them another pass (without the vocal processing).
I returned or forwarded this song because: The vocals could use another pass.