AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock


TAXI # D060120AP 


ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK SONGS [no instrumentals] with great hooks and vocals a la the Go! Team, Jem, Animal Collective, Death Cab For Cutie, the Dandy Warhols, the Shins, Gomez, etc. are sought by the Music Supervisor for one of Network TV's most popular and longest-lasting sitcoms. Lyrical themes aren’t too important, but “huge, shimmering, dramatic” choruses certainly are to be considered for placement in the upcoming season. They have placed TAXI songs on this show in the past and are looking for more great material. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Friday, January 20, 2006. TAXI # D060120AP


Pre-Existing Condition --- Return
Satellite --- Return 
The Day After --- Return

Punk
TAXI # S060112PK 

PUNK SONGS [w/ vocals - no instrumentals] a la the Clash, Green Day, Black Flag, the Germs, the Buzzcocks, etc. are wanted by a Music Licensing Co./Clearing House for film/TV projects. They’ve had placements on CBS, FOX, MTV, and the WB [among others]. Great vocal and instrumental performances are essential. Broadcast quality needed [excellent-sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Jan. 12, 2006. TAXI # S060112PK 

Blitzkriegbliss

Title: Citadel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
7 Lyrics 
6 Marketability 
6 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 


I like the presentation here. The overall arrangement feels like it could be refined. I like the verses, but the chorus could have a stronger impact. As it is now the song feels a bit one dimensional. I almost could hear a more dynamic approach to give the song a more apparent sense of dynamics. 

Title: Vronsky 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
7 Lyrics 
6 Marketability 
6 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 


I also like the attitude here. The vocal performance has a good vibe to it. I still find the arrangement to be a bit linear. A more obvious chorus could be beneficial in this case. 

Title: Beast 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
7 Lyrics 
6 Marketability 
6 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 


Above comments apply to this song as well. The high vocals are a bit extreme, but do add something unique to the presentation. 

Style 
On target for this listing 
Female fronted punk rock. 

Overall Comments: 
Michael, this is a solid submission for this listing. I think stylistically you guys are right on point. There is some good attitude that was captured in these songs. Your singer has an intense vibe to her performances. Unfortunately, I feel that this listing was looking for songs that had a bit more hook like the Buzzcocks or Green Day. Something with a bit more dimension in the overall song writing. 

Sound Quality: 
Well - Recorded 
This is a good raw recording. The essence of the band has been captured. 

The main reason you were not forwarded for this listing is: 
In the context of what this listing is asking for, I think it really comes down to a matter of song writing and overall presentation. You guys have some great attitude, but your arrangements feel a bit one dimensional. Give another listen to the bands listed as examples here and check out the way their chorus' stand out and pull you in. 

Status: Return 

Listener ID # 168

AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock


TAXI # Y060110PP 


Great POWER-POP ARTISTS/BANDS & SONGS a la the Raspberries, Matthew Sweet, the Posies, Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, etc. are sought by a super-cool Indie Label with great distribution. They’re seeking to sign artists and to find songs for a couple bands on their roster. In the A&R exec’s own words, I’d love to find the next Marshall Crenshaw. He ran this as two different Dispatch listings in Sept. but hasn’t found any bands/songs to his liking, so if you were forwarded for D050907PP or D050907PS, please do not submit the same material. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/bio/photo [if applicable]. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. Submissions must be received no later than Jan. 10, 2006. TAXI # Y060110PP


We regret we were unable to forward your song(s) Pre-Existing Condition, The Day After, Satellite for this particular listing.




AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock

TAXI # S051228IR 

INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS a la the Arcade Fire, Postal Service, Radiohead, the Flaming Lips, etc. are being sought after by a Major Publishing Co. for film/TV/commercial placement. No instrumentals, please. This publisher is one of the 2-3 biggest in the world, so to impress them, you must deliver exceptional songs with outstanding performances. We’ll need to be very selective with this listing. Broadcast quality needed [excellent-sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Dec. 28, 2005. TAXI # S051228IR 



Title: Grace Kelly

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
8 Production 
8 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 


Really cool verse. In the second half try to stay on the beat more to create a stronger sense of flow. Maybe less syllables could help.


Title: The Day After

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 


Solid melodies. Again on this track the CH phrasing gets a little off beat. Keep a close ear on your timing this can concrete the hook. 

Title: Satellite

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 


Another cool track. Some of the vocals doubles are a little out of tune. A tambourine could help the CH to pop more.

Style 
On target for this listing 

Overall Comments: 
Hey Michael, I really enjoyed listening to these tracks. I really like your melodies and your lyrics are original and engaging. I think that in order to really take these songs to the next level you could tighten up your phrasing and your vocal doubles. There are slight pitch and timing issues on a ll the tracks. You've displayed really strong son writing chops on this demo and I look forward to hearing more from you. You have a unique style while maintaining commercial viability. Try to get your choruses to really pop in your productions sometimes something as simple as a hand clap can create a real strong payoff. 

Sound Quality: 
Not great, but clean enough for this listing 
The mix on track 2 is a little unbalanced. Synths get a little loud and the guitar could be a little more defined through its tone.

The main reason you were not forwarded for this listing is: 
Not hook driven enough. 







Singer/Songwriter
TAXI # S051221SS 

SINGER-SONGWRITER/AAA SONGS with a bit of an edge a la Sufjan Stevens, Damian Rice, Liz Phair, Ryan Adams, Beth Orton, Rhett Miller, etc. are needed by a new Music Publisher/Entertainment Group based out of Toronto for licensing to Film/TV/Advertising/Multimedia projects. Great vocal and instrumental performances are key -- everything’s gotta sound top notch. Lyrically, they’re open to a wide array of themes. They asked us to be quite selective in what we forward to them, so please submit your very best. They recently ran this same listing in Dispatch, but now need more material in a couple months. So if you were forwarded for listing #D050919SS, do not submit those same songs here. Broadcast quality needed [excellent-sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Dec. 21, 2005. TAXI # S051221SS 


Title: Thundarr

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
8 Music 
9 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 

There are some killer lyrics on this track!! Wow. Well written. You might try saving the vocal double for the chorus to add a feeling of payoff,

Title: Grace Kelly

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
7 Arrangement 
8 Production 
8 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 

Interesting and original vibe. You might try switching up the phrasing in the chorus to create more contrast between it and the rest of the track.

Title: The Day After

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 

The space create by the music in the verse is awesome the vocals really shine. It seemed a little busy in the chorus. (see overall)

Style 
On target for this listing 

Overall Comments: 
Hey Michael, Great photo in your bio! In The Day After there is a vibe in the verse that is so cool but seems to get a little lost in the chorus. When you bring in the distortion and the synth it felt like the vocals got a little stepped on. The chorus is catchy but you might want to lose some of the instrumentation to let the vocals shine through more. Your lyric writing is very impressive. Especially in track one. It took me on a journey I'd never been on and I really liked it. Thanks for the listen, keep up the writing and good luck! 

Sound Quality: 
Not great, but clean enough for this listing 

Mixes are a little unbalanced at times. Strings in track 1 get a little loud. Try to keep vocals number one priority. 

The main reason you were forwarded for this listing is: 
--TRACK 1 ONLY.-- Very interesting lyrics and sweet melodies. 

Status: Forward 

Listener ID # 211

AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock
TAXI # D051216AA 

ALTERNATIVE-ADULT ROCK SONGS & INSTRUMENTALS a la the Dave Matthews Band, Fiona Apple, Coldplay, Kate Bush, Maroon 5,etc. are needed a Music Supervisor who is currently working on a couple of cable TV shows. He needs songs with great vocals and solid hooks. Male or female vocals are OK. Broadcast quality needed [great sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Friday, December 16, 2005. TAXI # D051216AA 

Pre-Existing Condition --- Return
Satellite --- Return

AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock
TAXI # D051216MR

MODERN ROCK SONGS & INSTRUMENTALS a la the Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Hot Heat, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, 311, etc. are needed a Music Supervisor who is currently working on a couple of cable TV shows. He needs energetic songs with great vocals and solid hooks. Male or female vocals are OK. Broadcast quality needed [great sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Friday, December 16, 2005. TAXI # D051216MR

The Day After --- Return


Rock
TAXI # S051215RK 

ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS a la Oasis, Black Crowes, Foo Fighters, Jet, etc. are being sought by the DJ of an established Podcast Internet Site [itÕs one of the top indie/new music podcast programs with over 5000 subscribers]. They donÕt want bands that are too hardcore -- theyÕre seeking straight-ahead rock that is commercially appealing. They provide 12 new songs a week to their subscribers and include your info. as an artist on their website with links to sites like iTunes and CD Baby so listeners can buy your CDs. To ensure that the songs arenÕt easily clipped/bootlegged, they talk about the artist over the very beginning and end of the songs -- in case youÕre worried about such things. The site is devoted to bringing great new artists to those actively looking for new talent without having to Òsift through mountains of music to find the gems.Ó Broadcast quality needed [excellent-sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/p
hoto/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Dec. 15, 2005. TAXI # S051215RK 

Title: The Day After

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
6 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 

You could try and break up the ABABAB structure by introducing a new melodic and musical part. This bridge could keep the momentum of the song moving forward and the listener focused. 


Title: Satellite

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
8 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
8 Production 
7 Engineering 
8 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 


Great first line. You could try and vary the melodies in the verses and the chorus slightly to make individual lines stand out and keep the listener focused.

Style
Not so much straight-ahead rock as alternative.

Overall Comments: 
Hey Michael, your songs feature original lyrics, good musical and melodic parts. The musicianship is mostly tight, the vocal delivery suits the songs well in most places. You could try and vary the melodic lines slightly and take them to a different register. Especially the choruses could use some melodic variations to make the main lyrical lines stand out more. The arrangement of "The Day After" could benefit from a new musical and melodic part. I wish you good luck with everything. 

Sound Quality:
The Sound is fine.

The main reason were not forwarded for this listing is: 
The songs need a little more work. 

Status: Return 

Listener ID # 226



Film/TV/Video Games
TAXI # S051214MR 

MODERN/ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS [w/ vocals] a la the Killers, Death Cab For Cutie, My Chemical Romance, Franz Ferdinand, etc. are wanted by a Music Licensing Co./Clearing House for film/TV projects. They've had placements on CBS, FOX, MTV, and the WB [among others]. Great vocal and instrumental performances are essential. Broadcast quality needed [excellent-sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Dec. 14, 2005. TAXI # S051214MR 

Title: Pre-Existing Condition

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
7 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
7 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 
Catchy tune Michael. I like the indie rock vibe.

Title: The Day After

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
7 Music 
7 Lyrics 
7 Marketability 
7 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
7 Lead Vocal 

Well done Michael. Catchy tune. You have a simple melodic approach that gets right to the point, nice. It fits you well.

Title: Satellite
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best) 
8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
8 Marketability 
8 Arrangement 
7 Production 
7 Engineering 
7 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 


Nice tune Michael. I like the overall vibe. Very effective start to song. A couple too many drum fills but overall good performance.

Style 
On target for this listing 
Michael's style is a catchy alt/indie-rock vibe.

Overall Comments: 
Good stuff Michael. All three tunes are good. I like 'Satellite' the most for some reason. You have a cool indie-rock style to your music that might fit well with this listing. Keep it up. . 

Sound Quality: 
Not great, but clean enough for this listing 

Good sound quality. 



The main reason you were forwarded for this listing is: 
Solid Alt./Indie Rock style songs. Michael has kind of a vulnerable vocal quality that's fit his music well. He writes simple and catchy tunes that are easy to hum. 

Status: Forward 

Listener ID # 228



Hard to Classify
TAXI # Y051213UA

The Manager of a current platinum-selling rock band is seeking a truly UNIQUE ARTIST/BAND under the general MODERN ROCK umbrella. Think of bands who made a splash when they hit the airwaves with their individual and unique sound -- artists such as Beck, Stereolab, Mazzy Star, Cake. He’s not looking for clones. While you must have a unique sound/look, your music must have the potential to be commercially viable and radio-friendly -- he’s not looking for an underground band that will never hit the airwaves -- and yet he’s looking for something new & untapped. And while he’s open to just about ANY STYLE OF MUSIC [Electronica, Rock, Punk, Pop, Urban, etc.], he’s NOT looking for Country, Jazz, or World artists. The manager himself will screen the submissions for this listing. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include photo/bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. For ground submissions, please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify you whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received by Dec. 13, 2005. TAXI # Y051213UA


Your songs Grace Kelly, The Day After, Satellite were forwarded