D081223AR

D081223AR
ALT ROCK/INDIE POP SONGS AND INSTRUMENTALS in the stylistic range of Muse, Bloc Party, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Black Kids, Razorlight, Paramore, etc. are needed by a West Coast-based Music Publisher who typically supplies music to companies such as Muzak (tracks for retail shops, restaurants, malls, etc.). He also secures great Film/TV placements and is needing to quickly expand his repertoire for the upcoming TV season. Male or female vocals are OK. We’ll need to be extra selective for this one, so be sure you send in current/radio-ready material and high quality recordings. Please do not submit material with profanity and/or samples that have NOT already been cleared. He offers numerous types of publishing deals. Broadcast quality needed, though great home recordings should be just fine. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon PST on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. TAXI #D081223AR

We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D081223AR: Winged Bicycle

Name Michael Epstein Listing # D081223AR Song Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded: Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 226

Y081219IN

Y081219IN
INSPIRATIONAL AND UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTALS in all styles are needed by a great Production Music Library/Publisher that has signed tons of TAXI members over the years, and has made money for many. These Instrumentals can be lush orchestral arrangements, simple/acoustic piano or guitar pieces, lilting/playful Alt Country/Singer-Songwriter tracks, etc. The only absolute must is that the overall tone is very inspiring, heartwarming and light. Think of a commercial where children are laughing, a couple is holding hands and walking along the side of a lake, a baby is playing and giggling with a grandparent, etc. - these pieces need to reflect a warm and glowing mood to support visual scenes of this nature. Tracks should ideally be between :60 and 3 minutes in length - you must be prepared to provide shorter edits with button endings, should the company contact you. Performances need to be excellent and broadcast quality is necessary - great home recordings should be just fine. Their deal is typically an exclusive agreement with a 5-year reversion clause. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than December 19, 2008. TAXI #Y081219IN

We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y081219IN: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)

Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y081219IN Song Title Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Listener ID # 277

Y081204TV (blitzkriegbliss submission)

Y081204TV
ROCK CUES (SONGS AND INSTRUMENTALS) NEEDED for a couple of new reality shows slated to air on the world's largest music cable network. The Music Supervisor for these shows needs to hear a variety of "gritty rock" - styles can range from Rockabilly, Punk, Swamp Rock, Metal, Southern Rock, etc. The pace needs to be fast and the tone should be wacky, high energy, dirty and fun. You can think in the reference range of Black Flag, Hank Williams III, Suicidal Tendencies, Reverend Horton Heat, Social Distortion, Minutemen, etc. Songs with vocals and instrumentals will be considered - be sure the tempos are fast and the vibe is gritty and "down & dirty". There are no lyrical restrictions here, but the tone should match that of the music - instrumentals are okay too. You can also think along the lines of the music behind "Jackass", for more direction and inspiration. Recordings must be Broadcast Quality (great home demos should be okay). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than December 4, 2008. TAXI #Y081204TV

We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y081204TV: White Light (by Blitzkriegbliss)

Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y081204TV Song Title White Light (by Blitzkriegbliss)
Status: Return

S081119RK

Your song, Winged Bicycle, was forwarded to Original Source Music for listing # S081119RK!

CURRENT-SOUNDING ROCK SONGS IN ALL STYLES, ranging from Modern Rock to Pop Rock to Hard Rock, are needed by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. You can think in the very wide range of Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Nickelback, Evanescence, Linkin Park, P.O.D., Oasis, Muse, Radiohead, etc. As you can see, the range is hugely varied here and the approaches you submit will be considered accordingly. The bottom line is that the songs need to sound radio-ready and the performances/recordings need to be excellent! Male or female vocals are fine for this one. No profanity or uncleared samples, please, and Broadcast Quality is required (excellent home recordings should be just fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 19, 2008. TAXI #S081119RK


Name Michael Epstein
Listing # S081119RK
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
7 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
I really love the indie aesthetics here, however at the root of this track... is an unabashed pop melody. The brass work is a really nice touch, as it's unexpected and adds a wonderful element and layer.

Style On target for this listing
Right on the money, as far as current sounding rock goes...Composition and takes are very current and relevant sounding / feeling.

Overall Comments:
Greetings Michael, Thanks for sending in such an infectious and cool track ! I must admit from the unusual song title, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, the instantly accessible bounce and buoyancy won me over immediately. Please keep up the level of this output and I truly look forward to hearing much more material from The Motion Sick.... Best of luck.

Sound Quality Well-recorded
A very professional and supportive demonstration of production, engineering and mix presentation .... Nice job!

The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
"Winged Bicycle" sounds like a very licensable vocal, lyric,melody, arrangement and production - to my ears !

Status: Forward
Listener ID # 95

D081204AR!

Your song, Walk on Water, was forwarded to Tanner Hall Feature Film >for Dispatch listing # D081204AR!
D081204AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS similar to “Stickshifts and Safetybelts” by Cake are needed urgently by the Producer of a high profile Indie film touting such stars as Tom Everett Scott, Amy Sedaris, Brie Larson, Amy Ferguson, Chris Kattan, etc. In this scene, all of the characters are at a local fair and in the cider barn. This music is the background music for the event that’s taking place - the scenery is haystacks, checkered tablecloths, etc. While this song doesn’t need to specifically sound like the track mentioned above, the overall tone should be similar and you should keep the scene in mind in terms of lyric content. Male vocals will be preferable, but female vocals will be considered as well. Broadcast Quality is absolutely necessary, though great home recordings should be just fine. Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Noon PST on Thursday, December 4, 2008. TAXI #D081204AR

Name: Michael Epstein
Listing # D081204AR
Song Title: Walk on Water
Status: Forward
Listener ID # 253

S081105DA

S081105DA
DANCE/HOUSE/CLUB SONGS WITH VOCALS a la Axwell, StoneBridge, Shapeshifters, etc. are wanted by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. Great performances are a must, along with lyrics that are universal enough to pitch to several different shows/storylines - male or female vocals are just fine. Please, no profanity or uncleared samples. They offer a non-exclusive contract (they re-title your song & you keep the copyright). Broadcast quality needed, but excellent-sounding home recordings should be okay. 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 by November 5, 2008. TAXI #S081105DA


Name Michael Epstein Listing # S081105DA

Title: 30 Lives (Up-Up-Down-Dance Mix)

N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8 Music
7 Lyrics
7 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
8 Engineering
8 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
The music here is quite compelling and unique. However, this listing is looking for songs with great performances. Perhaps a vocal filter would increase the marketability of this song.

Style: On target for this listing
This song fits the requested dance/club/house style.

Overall Comments: This song is cute and fun to listen to. Very charming. For this listing, though, vocal performances must be excellent.

Sound Quality: Not great, but clean enough for this listing
The keyboard sounds a bit muddled, but otherwise the song sounds fine.

The main reason you were not forwarded for this listing is:
The listing is looking for songs with stellar vocals.
Status: Return
Listener ID # 287

S081031SS!

Your song, Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to Urband & Lazar Music Publishing for listing # S081031SS!

S081031SS

MALE & FEMALE SINGER-SONGWRITER SONGS in the wide range of Elliott Smith, Regina Spektor, Bright Eyes, Rufus Wainwright, Kimya Dawson, Feist, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Kate Nash, etc. are wanted by a prominent Independent Music Publisher for Film/TV licensing. They secure placements for Film/TV projects, Advertising, Video Games, etc. and are committed to working with the truly "Indie" artist and their material. They'll be looking for a really unique spin on this genre/style, with a voice that hasn't quite been heard before but is still accessible. No profanity, please! Excellent performances and broadcast quality recordings are an absolute must. 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 by October 31, 2008. TAXI #S081031SS

Name Michael Epstein Listing # S081031SS


Title: Winged Bicycle N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
8  Music
8  Lyrics
8  Marketability
9  Arrangement
8  Production
8  Engineering
8  Musicianship
8  Lead Vocal

This is a fun, upbeat track with a dark but appealing lyric and a great trumpet part. 

Style
 On target for this listing
The listing is looking for "MALE & FEMALE SINGER-SONGWRITER SONGS in the wide range of Elliott Smith, Regina Spektor, Bright Eyes, Rufus Wainwright, Kimya Dawson, Feist, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Kate Nash, etc" Your music is in this general area. 

Overall Comments
Michael - You have some well written lyrics and melodies. 
The vocal performance is strong - you have a distinctive and appealing voice. 
The musicianship is solid - the track is tight and there are some interesting parts. 

Sound Quality
  Not great, but clean enough for this listing
 Sounds good

The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
Good song.

Status: Forward
Listener ID # 249

Y081023AR

Y081023AR

ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP SONGS in the range of Stars, Broken Social Scene, Maximo Park, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, etc. are needed by a Major Record Label who is looking for songs for several artists and TV projects on their plate. These songs should have lyrics that are clean and would appeal to a teen to college audience. Musically, there is a broad spectrum that will be considered here but the Chorus sections need to be big - nothing too moody or obscure. Uptempo songs only, for this one - unless a midtempo has a really great, fun, quirky vibe... if it does, send it on! Solid songs that are hip and youthful, energetic and totally current - this is what the label needs. Male or female vocals are just fine. Be sure the recording sounds great... first impressions are really important and the song needs to shine! Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 23, 2008. TAXI #Y081023AR

Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y081023AR

Song Title Winged Bicycle 

Status: Return 
Listener ID # 293

S081022AR

The host of an established and popular radio show highlighting U.S. INDIE ARTISTS/BANDS is seeking a wide range of unique and marketable ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP acts. This show has already featured dozens of TAXI artists. In the host's own words: "I am seeking quality music for my new, weekly on-air Rock Radio Show with big-FM, the No. #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe/Germany. The music must be from U.S.- based Indie bands who write and perform their own music, ready for commercial airplay. NO DEMOS. My demographic is huge: 18-34yr. olds, with over 10 million listeners! Artists must have a full length recorded CD and be ready for major exposure. If selected, the Artist will have MAJOR exposure to millions of listeners and new fans instantly; be the FEATURED and ONLY Artist on the show (all about you!); and big-FM will dedicate an entire official webpage on their site for the duration of the week your song/feature show is aired, of which they receive thousands of hits! We are NOT accepting unsolicited material. Through TAXI and your assurance of quality music, we will accept these submissions only." Broadcast quality is a must. If you're submitting a CD, make sure it's your full-length release, per the above instructions. If you're submitting online, have your full-length CD handy in case they're interested and contact you. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include BIO/PHOTO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 22, 2008. TAXI # S081022AR

Name Michael Epstein Listing # S081022AR
Title: 30 Lives N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7  Music
7  Lyrics
7  Marketability
7  Arrangement
8 Production
8 Engineering
8  Musicianship
7  Lead Vocal

this song has an upbeat and optimistic feel. The positivity is an attractive aspect but the chord sequence is one that was used quite a lot in another era. Still, the song does not sound dated, the chant in the middle is fun and adds to the attraction for a listener but I feel overall the song could be more memorable.
Status:  Return 

Title: Winged Bicycle N/A 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

A good sounding song generally with lots of colors and tonal ingredients but I feel the trumpet could have more reverb and fit better in the soundscape. In the intro it is a tad out of tune. Fine stuff though.
Status: Return 

Style
 On target for this listing
Male vocal based Alt Rock Pop.

Overall Comments
Michael, the sound of your band has a color and personality that is appealing and attractive. The tone palette is well considered and includes some good choice of instrumentation. The trumpet and keyboards work especially well on the first song, ' 30 Lives', but on the second song, the trumpet doesn't quite meld with the other instrumentation as well. I feel less use of it and a touch more reverb and less relative level would fix this. The songs have good vocals but the chorus melodies could be stronger to really hit the ball out of the park as you have so many positive attributes to your performances and material. Analyze and study great hooks and choruses and try to gain insight into how you can create your own, I'm certain you can. Best of luck.

Sound Quality
 Well-recorded
The sound quality is good.

The main reason(s) you were not forwarded for this listing is:
The material has a lot of appealing elements but I feel the hooks and choruses were not sufficiently memorable for this listing, in my opinion.

Listener ID # 261