Accuracy II
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:44 pm
I am really not glad to pull the same subject again.
MUSIC SUPERVISOR for a beloved TV SHOW on a TOP CABLE NETWORK is searching for authentic JAPANESE SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS. Quoting the music supervisor, "We need a piece of music - of ANY STYLE or GENRE -- that can instantly convey the SPIRIT OF JAPANESE CULTURE."
You can do this with traditional Japanese instruments (e.g., flutes, zithers, gongs, etc.) or with vocal performances of Japanese lyrics. J-Pop? Yes. Traditional Japanese Folk Music? Absolutely! Japanese Rap? Why not! They're open to ALL genres and styles of music as long as the music sounds like it's from Japan.
Quoting the music supervisor again, "We're not sure stylistically what will work best to until we see the scene played back with music but we are open to all genres as long as the song contains strong motifs that create an immediate feeling of Japanese cultural history." Lyric themes are not an issue for this request but your submission (even in Japanese) must be PG rated. The estimated fee for this license is $500. This is DIRECT-to-SUPERVISOR so you keep 100% of the fees. You will NOT give up ANY of your master, publishing and writer's share! You must own or control 100% of BOTH the Master AND Composition rights to submit for this listing. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by a TAXI screener selected by the music supervisor. ALL submissions must be received no later than Monday, October 8, 2012, 10:00AM PDT. Domo arigato! TAXI #U121008JP
The screener's answer to my submission is:
"Rain In Japan" is slightly more introspective that what will work for this particular scene,
Which particular scene?
Is it a scene of a battle? Or a nature with mountains and sky? Bees and birds? Is it underwater? Is it a documentary or historical movie or scientific or love story or sitcom or storm scene or ....
In my opinion this is what makes submissions to Taxi sometimes look more like a buying a lottery ticket than participating in a real industry professional contest.
If there is a particular scene which needs music, why can't it be at least described in listing? I would really like to be able to submit music according to more complete information.
Am I being rude?
MUSIC SUPERVISOR for a beloved TV SHOW on a TOP CABLE NETWORK is searching for authentic JAPANESE SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS. Quoting the music supervisor, "We need a piece of music - of ANY STYLE or GENRE -- that can instantly convey the SPIRIT OF JAPANESE CULTURE."
You can do this with traditional Japanese instruments (e.g., flutes, zithers, gongs, etc.) or with vocal performances of Japanese lyrics. J-Pop? Yes. Traditional Japanese Folk Music? Absolutely! Japanese Rap? Why not! They're open to ALL genres and styles of music as long as the music sounds like it's from Japan.
Quoting the music supervisor again, "We're not sure stylistically what will work best to until we see the scene played back with music but we are open to all genres as long as the song contains strong motifs that create an immediate feeling of Japanese cultural history." Lyric themes are not an issue for this request but your submission (even in Japanese) must be PG rated. The estimated fee for this license is $500. This is DIRECT-to-SUPERVISOR so you keep 100% of the fees. You will NOT give up ANY of your master, publishing and writer's share! You must own or control 100% of BOTH the Master AND Composition rights to submit for this listing. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by a TAXI screener selected by the music supervisor. ALL submissions must be received no later than Monday, October 8, 2012, 10:00AM PDT. Domo arigato! TAXI #U121008JP
The screener's answer to my submission is:
"Rain In Japan" is slightly more introspective that what will work for this particular scene,
Which particular scene?
Is it a scene of a battle? Or a nature with mountains and sky? Bees and birds? Is it underwater? Is it a documentary or historical movie or scientific or love story or sitcom or storm scene or ....
In my opinion this is what makes submissions to Taxi sometimes look more like a buying a lottery ticket than participating in a real industry professional contest.
If there is a particular scene which needs music, why can't it be at least described in listing? I would really like to be able to submit music according to more complete information.
Am I being rude?