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Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:12 am
by rld
I thought I'd share this news as I see lots of comments/questions along the lines..."How long does it take to be contacted after a forward?".Well, it takes as long as it takes... These forwards are almost a year old and I've just been contacted about signing a deal.It's a non-exclusive license with payment upfront and they specifically state I am free to continue to pitch the songs for other projects.Not bad, huh?... Honestly, I had completely forgotten about it and this was a nice reminder that all those forwards that we never hear anything from can still be active.Here's one of the songs that I submitted for their "wide variety of pop songs" listing.http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... m=trueKeep the faith!

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:36 am
by bleuciel
Hi RLD!Very nicely crafted this song. Reminds me Lovin' Spoonful and The Hollies. And I think that "patience" is the key word in this crazy dreamselling business!Good Luck !!!

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:40 am
by davewalton
Congratulations! My first Taxi deal took almost one year to the day from the time I was forwarded to the time I got an email asking if my tunes where still available (silly question, little did they know...).

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:46 am
by rld
Quote:Hi RLD!Very nicely crafted this song. Reminds me Lovin' Spoonful and The Hollies. And I think that "patience" is the key word in this crazy dreamselling business!Good Luck !!!Thanks Jean,Lovin' Spoonful and the Hollies you say... I was actually thinking about Maroon 5 and "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"when I wrote it.

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:48 am
by rld
Quote:Congratulations! My first Taxi deal took almost one year to the day from the time I was forwarded to the time I got an email asking if my tunes where still available (silly question, little did they know...). Ha ha...I hear you Dave.Now if only all those other "silent" forwards come through...

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:24 am
by docdutch
sound really good congrats

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:32 am
by tedsingingfox
Rachel,Big congrats, first. And then, THANK YOU so much for posting this. So many of us need to remember these simple facts, and it's fantastic to see proof we can all celebrate about with you.Ted

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:29 pm
by rld
Thanks Doc!Hey Ted,I think Rachel is RLC whereas I am RLD... No worries...Its all good!

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:37 pm
by djdeweese
Hey RLD-- Wow! Don't see a lot of people posting deals that offer money up front with non-exclusive restrictions. Thanks for sharing the story. Hope you find another home for this song (and then another)--

Re: Year old forward turns into deal...

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:38 pm
by brindabella
Congrats on your deal! Heres to many more!!!