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This is the first time I complain about a listing or a return. I can understand a return for being off target if the listing said Blues and I submitted Rock or whatever, but this listing called for Classical Composers ( and I assume that means Classical music for any instrument). I submitted several piano pieces and they were returned because they were not Orchestral pieces. I would like to know where in the listing it said that what they wanted was Orchestral pieces? If Taxi knew that was what the client wanted why not phrase it like that? With a listing like that, even Chopin would have been returned since what he wrote for Orchestra was zilch. It also said they wanted ARTISTS and that you could submit public domain pieces. One return said that while the piano playing was impressive, the writing was not ( public domain piece). Am I stupid or I do not know how to read? Y090707INCLASSICAL COMPOSERS are wanted by the VP of an Independent Record Label who specializes in Classical, Jazz, Broadway, Ballet and Opera releases. They are looking for new talent to add to their catalog which already includes many internationally well-known artists and composers. You can submit either original or traditional/cover pieces that are in Public Domain only. Please submit two to three compositions online or per CD, include bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Tuesday, July 7, 2009. TAXI #Y090707IN By the wording, this is the same client that I submitted ( and was forwarded to) For my piano Cuban ContradanzaY090629LATRADITIONAL LATIN INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSERS are wanted by the VP of an Independent Record Label who specializes in Classical, Jazz, Broadway, Ballet and Opera releases. They are looking for new talent to add to their catalog which already includes many internationally well-known artists and composers. They want to hear original compositions only - please do not send in cover representations of traditional Latin songs. Please submit two to three compositions online or per CD, include bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, June 29, 2009. TAXI #Y090629LA

This was a confusing listing after I re-read it after having 3 pieces returned. One of the pieces I submitted was a demo of a pretty spiky neo-classical piece which was meant to showcase my composing abilities. The critique was that the tracks were not consistent enough for an artist pitch and I'm confused about the use of the word "tracks" in this context. Since they were looking for "composers" and not "tracks", I wonder if the screener was using the word to mean "pieces"."They are looking for new talent" led me to believe that the "tracks" were secondary to the "pieces", and that the composing was the point (BTW: my "tracks" didn't suck, the other two are already in libraries).And yes, it doesn't say anywhere that they were looking for Orchestral pieces.This was a strange one, I agree!!Mazzwww.taxi.com/johnmazzeiGymnopidie #1Parabola A to Cm (demo)

Also, what do they mean by "Artist" then? They mention Composers and Artist, so I assume for Artist you have to show off your chops, no? Then they tell me nice piano playing, but writting was not good. Darn! I can't tell that to Moszkowski, he's been dead for a while!

Wow, from what the both of you (Brindabella and Mazz) experienced from this listing I must say that this must win the award for the "worst listing ever". (as being said by the Simpsons comic-book guy)

Maybe not the worst but, for me, the most confusing after re-reading it in light of the returns. I get a lot of returns and I'm not bummed about "rejection", but the behind the scenes interpretation of the screener is confusing.On to the next listing.Mazz

Aug 5, 2009, 2:18pm, mazz wrote:Maybe not the worst but, for me, the most confusing after re-reading it in light of the returns. I get a lot of returns and I'm not bummed about "rejection", but the behind the scenes interpretation of the screener is confusing.On to the next listing.MazzWell yeah, that's the thing! I'm so confused by now I dont even know if I know how to read a listing!!

Yea... it takes a lot of practice to get used to understanding how to decipher these listings fully & some psychic skills... ... heheh... just kidding...Does sounds misleading to me too...

This makes TWO listings that said one thing, but demanded something totally different. Cheesy, if you ask me.~wings~

We could say... this is just a reflection of the Industry... I guess

Aug 5, 2009, 4:09pm, reasondemon wrote:We could say... this is just a reflection of the Industry... I guessIt's still annoying when your music needs to be "perfect" when the listing is so ambiguous.~wings~