WHICH WAY SHOULD I GO?

[ibanez468]

So...I'm sittin' at the Creation Station listenin' to some Marcus Miller, right?, tryna' figure out how to approach this listing:JAZZ SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la the range of Bob Baldwin, Marcus Miller, Najee, etc., needed by the President/CEO of a Sports Training Music Website. Tracks (with vocals and without) can range in tempo from 60 to 145 bpm. He specifically stated that all tracks must be recorded with a metronome. The compensation for usage of your music is 0.15 cents per download and a artist profile/link on the site. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, October 5, 2009.Anybody that's familiar with Marcus, knows that he's a pretty busy bass player (playing-wise that is). His bass playing is basically the equivalent of a singer's voice on a track. It's the most dominant instrument you'll hear.My only question is, are they looking for something Marcus Miller-like that's dominant and busy, or something a little smoother & more laid back? Thought I'd check with the rest of you gals/guys & see what your thoughts might be.Just don't wanna spend hours/days puttin' somethin' together only to get returned for being..."too busy". If I knew exactly which way ta' go, that might eliminate some concern. Maybe I should put together a track for each situation?Here's a link to some short (I wish they were longer ) samples of the music that I'm listening to, for those that may be unfamiliar with his style. Just scroll down a bit, and you'll see the entire playlist for this CD.http://www.amazon.com/M%C2%B2-Marcus-Mi ... m_m_1Thanx in advance for any insight/feedback on this. Much appreciated.ibanez468

[mazz]

I'd go for smoother and laid back. Listening to all of the a las a bit, I would suggest an amalgam of all three in the center of the bell curve. If you're going for a bass lead, then keep in in the simpler, melodic side of things.In other words: bass melody a' la Marcus, but in the mood of Baldwin and Najee, which is more smooth, less busy and angular.Just my opinion.Mazz

[mfowler]

hmmmmmm.... I'm familiar with Marcus Miller and Najee... agree with Mazz.. a mix but nothing too busy.It sure is tough figuring (I mean guessing) this stuff out! .15 cents.. is there a benefit to submitting for this? exposure? not being a smart-aleck, I 'm just ignorant. It seems pretty low to me. Marlin

[ibanez468]

Sept 15, 2009, 12:44pm, mazz wrote:I'd go for smoother and laid back. Listening to all of the a las a bit, I would suggest an amalgam of all three in the center of the bell curve. If you're going for a bass lead, then keep in in the simpler, melodic side of things.In other words: bass melody a' la Marcus, but in the mood of Baldwin and Najee, which is more smooth, less busy and angular.Just my opinion.MazzThanks Mazz. That narrows things down quite a bit. Your opinion always matters! Sept 15, 2009, 2:57pm, mfowler wrote:agree with Mazz.. a mix but nothing too busy.Yeah, I went and listened to the a la's, definitely smooth, no doubt. That gives me a much better idea of which way to go.Sept 15, 2009, 2:57pm, mfowler wrote:It sure is tough figuring (I mean guessing) this stuff out!Oh, absolutely!! I didn't play this much craps even when I was a kid! But...that's why I'm asking the question, so I can at least cut down on some of the guessing. There's enough folks around here that have been doin' this long enough to know what these screeners & clients are lookin' for, moreso than I.Sept 15, 2009, 2:57pm, mfowler wrote:.15 cents.. is there a benefit to submitting for this? exposure? not being a smart-aleck, I 'm just ignorant. It seems pretty low to me. MarlinI don't know. It's a new listing, and it's only 1 of 2 that I see that I might stand a chance of pulling off. In any event, I'll have another tune to add to the catalogue.

[mfowler]

I guess my prediction about some smooth jazz being due was correct!! Not sure if my new tune will work, but maybe it's worth a shot. I have a few more smooth jazz tunes laying around that I could submit after some tweak-age.. good luck on your efforts... happy to listen if you need another set of ears! Marlin