Disappointed to say the least...

[AndyKotz]

Dear Andy,

We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately,
it wasn't right on target for listing #Y110207JZ:
Swing It, Baby!

Sincerely,
Your friends at TAXI

Here's the link to the track:
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_7313847

and the listing info:

CONTEMPORARY "BRAT-PACK STYLE" JAZZ SONGS and/or INSTRUMENTALS a la Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tommy Dorsey, etc., needed IMMEDIATELY by a TOP HOLLYWOOD MUSIC SUPERVISOR for a MAJOR NETWORK TELEVISION DRAMA. Small combos or big band ensembles are OK. Quoting the Music Supervisor here: "The songs should have a HIP, COOL STYLE with a RETRO VIBE" that feels like Vegas baby! Tracks should have SWINGING MELODIES and BIG CHORUS HOOKS. If sending in songs with vocals, a CLEVER/WITTY lyrical twist will help add to the "hip factor." Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine)...

To say that I'm "disappointed" is an understatement... I don't how much closer to "target" one could be. Especially since I have worked in Las Vegas (at Caesar's Palace in the '90's) playing guitar in show/big bands and thought I nailed it stylistically... -- Andy

[MatthewMoss]

Hey Andy,

What did the critique say? I think with the bar so high, they were probably skeptical of the sampled horn and wind parts. The tune sounds well done, just not over the top. I don't feel it has the "HIP, COOL STYLE with a RETRO VIBE" vibe.

I think it is very well done, but does not fit the description perfectly, but what do I know...


- Matt