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This supposedly closed on the 24th but is still up and one can submit to it. What gives?

HYBRID ORCHESTRAL TRAILER-STYLE INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with many great placements in Film and TV. They’re currently building a brand new catalog of Trailer-esque Instrumentals in the general stylistic ballpark of the following references: “Skyworld” by Two Steps From Hell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLUj9lFPU6s “Angels Among Demons” by Really Slow Motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp-tdpzw9Ac “Legacy” by Fringe Element: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzbnIBsdr8 Quoting the source: “We’re looking for music for a new library album entitled ‘Trailer and Promo.’ Hybrid orchestral Instrumentals only for this pitch, though atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals/choirs are fine. These tracks will be for Film and Video Game Trailers, as well as TV Sports Promo spots. Tracks need to be at least 2 minutes long and inspired by the generic Three Act film Trailer formula.” Please submit well-crafted Instrumentals that are structured like a typical Film Trailer, with 3 distinct “acts” that build as the piece progresses. Your orchestral samples should sound like real orchestral instruments played by real humans, and the hybrid elements you choose to add to your composition can vary from elements of EDM, Alt Rock, Dubstep, Metal, etc., etc., etc. Your submissions should have great dynamics, with plenty of textural layers to deliver an emotionally riveting performance. As mentioned in the quote, your submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and crescendos that lead to buttoned/stinger endings are strongly encouraged. Pieces that crescendo to a buttoned ending, followed by a codetta (as often used in Trailers) are okay to submit as well. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced trailers in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer’s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library, so please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You’ll get 100% of the Writer’s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher’s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, August 24th, 2015. TAXI #U150824HT

You can call and ask them.

I went ahead and submitted something by the skin of my teeth!!

Hi David,

There was a glitch in our system. Had you not said anything, it would've been open until September 6th, so thank you. As far as getting it in past the deadline, it was an error on our end, so you're good to go. Good luck!

Any questions? Feel free to e-mail me at gabe@taxi.com or call us at 818-222-2464.

And, if you can't find this post again in the future, Taxi lists its phone number on its Facebook page.

Paulie wrote:And, if you can't find this post again in the future, Taxi lists its phone number on its Facebook page.

+1

Thanks for letting me squeeze in!!

Gabe, do bots scan the forum for email addresses? I've noticed often people put their email as me @ domain dot com instead of the way you did. I always assumed it was to keep from getting spammed.

Russell Landwehr wrote:Gabe, do bots scan the forum for email addresses? I've noticed often people put their email as me @ domain dot com instead of the way you did. I always assumed it was to keep from getting spammed.

Not that I'm aware of; that's why I'm here. There's no rule against people posting their e-mail addresses on the Forum, but it is a good practice to do what you mention or to PM people for their e-mails. We do what we can to keep the spammers and scammers off the Forum.