Vocals used as texture in instrumental listings???

[treesbygb]

Hi,
With every return I try to learn something new to improve my music, however I'm struggling with this one.
Listing is:
INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTAL TRACKS from ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and IRELAND the UNITED KINGDOM,
My track is The Teardrop Rock
The feeback was:
"the track features extensive vocals that aren't suitable for this sort of instrumental listing."
So, am I to understand that vocals used as texture are not suitable for instrumentals? My track isn't a song and now it isn't an instrumental piece, strange, because I've had it forwarded before. Was it something specific about that listing that didn't want a voice in it?

The second piece of advice has really got me confused:
"in terms of general marketability for film/TV placements, the vocal lines could sound less pitchy; I advise better intonation and a more secure performance."
I've tried to hear what the reviewer hears, but I just don't agree with this, which has me a little worried. If I'm that tone deaf, then maybe it's time to just bail out!

Any thoughts or clarifications would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Gary

[michael11]

I love the piece,it’s fantastically atmospheric.

But just to play devil’s advocate for a moment.

When I think of vocal texture,I think of layered harmonies and not with a specific melody.

Also, the vocals are a bit flat in places.

But just to finish on a positive note,pun intended.

It’s a great piece of work.

So don’t hang up your plectrum!!!

[treesbygb]

Hi Michael,
thanks for your insights. I guess that the vocals are too prominent, both in terms of volume and melodic lead to be considered as instrumental, and are therefore a distraction in something meant specifically to be instrumental.

I also appreciate your second opinion regarding the vocals being a bit flat in places. I still can't hear it, but I also know that it took years before I could tune a guitar by ear!

Thanks again for posting. That was very helpful.
Gary