Got a return for my Melancholy Solo Piano

[kclements]

Here I thought I nailed this one. The comment was too much sustain which made it too muddy and a better piano sound would have helped. I disagree about the muddiness, but that's how it goes. On to the next one.

MELANCHOLY, SOLO PIANO INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with lots and lots of great TV and Film placements. They want to grow their catalog of somber, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Instrumental Cues...

My contribution: https://soundcloud.com/clementunes/autumn-arrives

Congrats to everyone who got a forward. I wish you all the best and hope you sign a deal!

Cheers
kc

[Samwinski]

Sorry! We can't find that track.
The link seems broken

[daveydad]

Wow, scratching my head on this one.... sounds great to me! I have places in my 2 forwarded tracks where I felt the sustain lasted too long. Maybe it's more screener based.... who was your screener? Mine was #325.

[Paulie]

I too received a return:

"Themes don't flow well and resolve properly for this track."

It's a 12-bar phrase, AABA form

Elegie for Paris

[kclements]

Ah - sorry, Here is a new link. Not sure why the other didn't work.

https://soundcloud.com/clementunes/autu ... es/s-tzg79

Thanks Guys - Yeah, you never know with the different screeners. But that is part of the game. No worries on my end. Just on to the next one.

cheers
kc

[Casey H]

What was the main reason for the return, KC?

Casey

[marked]

Nice tune K.C. I actually like the sustain.
I got both my submissions returned for reasons of sound quality too. Piano sound too dry and flat, not authentic enough (screener 385). I'll have to try a few tricks to get my piano samples sounding more "airy".

Other posts regarding this listing mention the quality of recording as being the main reason for returns.

My submissions were: "Secrets" and "Winter Wood" on my Taxi homepage if you care to take a listen.
Thanks.

Mark

[kclements]

What was the main reason for the return, KC?

Casey

"lot of sustain that is carrying over into the next measure. Is creating a muddy and unnatural sound A better piano sound would have helped this piece."

[peacheschrenko]

Hi everyone! I too received a return for my Melancholy Solo Piano submission. I actually found the reason to be kinda encouraging & helpful but not surprising. Several people told me it was 'melancholy' yet 'hopeful' but I decided to submit anyway. I feared a reason regarding broadcast quality or such. Onward

Screener #325 " This piece lacks the melancholy vibe sought for this project. The track feels a little too uplifting. "

my submission
https://soundcloud.com/peacheschrenko/longing

[Casey H]

What was the main reason for the return, KC?

Casey

"lot of sustain that is carrying over into the next measure. Is creating a muddy and unnatural sound A better piano sound would have helped this piece."

Interesting. It's a really nice piece. Sustains and sounds not my area but this is very much re-working as/if needed and submitting to libraries. Outside of the piano sound issue (if there is one), maybe add some light instrumentation like strings behind it?

Best
Casey