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I noticed on Brindabellas recent post it included thisNew Listing VARIOUS WORLD MUSIC INSTRUMENTALS (no vocals!) are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library for Film/TV placement opportunities. They'll be open to a variety of regions and Ethnic instrumentation, but be sure the sounds are authentic and the arrangements are dynamic/compelling. They'll be really interested in tracks that have a current tone along with the World Music stylistic approach. They won't want to hear anything that's overly synth generated - the more authentic the better! Be sure that there are no vocals in the track and that the performances are outstanding. Your track(s) should be within 1:00-3:00 in length and Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings should be okay). This company offers non-exclusive, 50/50 deals. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than November 26, 2008. TAXI #Y081126WOand right at the top it says...No VocalsI know that means no lead vocals but what about choir samples and oohs and aahhs etc.

(*munches popcorn at excellent question, and hopes someone "in the know" chimes in*)

I do my best singing when there are no vocals! No vocals means just that. Sometimes some bg vocal such as choir can be OK but it REALLY has to sound like another instrument subtlety blending into the overall effect. For example, with a listing for scary instrumentals for a horror scene, you MIGHT get away with a little if it is part of the overall mood. But the overwhelming majority of the time, it's best to keep all vocals out unless you have information that tells you anything else. I would say with a world music lead, no vocal at all. Casey

If the vox are mixed in as an instrument, sing no words, and are not prominent, then it's okay. You might consider submitting with and without.

Oct 5, 2008, 2:20pm, devin wrote:(*munches popcorn at excellent question, and hopes someone "in the know" chimes in*)

Oct 5, 2008, 2:20pm, devin wrote:(*munches popcorn at excellent question, and hopes someone "in the know" chimes in*)I think it's totally unnecessary to try and score cheap points when somebody asks a relevant and legitimate question.If you don't know the answer then don't reply!That sort of attitude is exactly the sort of approach that would deter people joining the forum and as a consequence Taxi.The two people that did reply sensibly,(Vikki and Casey),replied authoritatively and helpfully.You might learn from them.

Oct 5, 2008, 10:43pm, benjamine wrote:Oct 5, 2008, 2:20pm, devin wrote:(*munches popcorn at excellent question, and hopes someone "in the know" chimes in*)I think it's totally unnecessary to try and score cheap points when somebody asks a relevant and legitimate question.If you don't know the answer then don't reply!That sort of attitude is exactly the sort of approach that would deter people joining the forum and as a consequence Taxi.The two people that did reply sensibly,(Vikki and Casey),replied authoritatively and helpfully.You might learn from them.Huh ? Think you got the wrong end of the stick there, benjamine.

Dude, I was encouraging the question, and hoping someone more authorative than me helped answer it. Which they did (thanks gang), after I bumped the thread.In the end, we shared some info, which is good.Real good!

Oct 5, 2008, 10:43pm, benjamine wrote:Oct 5, 2008, 2:20pm, devin wrote:(*munches popcorn at excellent question, and hopes someone "in the know" chimes in*)I think it's totally unnecessary to try and score cheap points when somebody asks a relevant and legitimate question.If you don't know the answer then don't reply!That sort of attitude is exactly the sort of approach that would deter people joining the forum and as a consequence Taxi.The two people that did reply sensibly,(Vikki and Casey),replied authoritatively and helpfully.You might learn from them.Jeeeees..... Lighten up, dude...

Oct 5, 2008, 2:35pm, hurowitz wrote:I do my best singing when there are no vocals! No vocals means just that. Sometimes some bg vocal such as choir can be OK but it REALLY has to sound like another instrument subtlety blending into the overall effect. For example, with a listing for scary instrumentals for a horror scene, you MIGHT get away with a little if it is part of the overall mood. But the overwhelming majority of the time, it's best to keep all vocals out unless you have information that tells you anything else. I would say with a world music lead, no vocal at all. CaseyThanks Casey!