Y091231PU
ORIGINAL 70's NEW YORK UNDERGROUND ROCK/PUNK SONGS a la the range from The Ramones to Velvet Underground and Lou Reed, etc., are needed by a successful Music Publisher who's had tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Universal lyrics are necessary. No instrumentals please! Vocal and instrumentation must be top-notch! They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Thursday, December 31, 2009. TAXI #Y091231PU
Your song(s), Episode 1 - Arrival & Episode 3 - Checkmate, were forwarded
to Crucial Music for listing # Y091231PU!
Title: Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Forward
Title: Episode 3 - Checkmate
Status: Forward
Reasons Forwarded:
Music
Listener ID # 256
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Y091230HR, DNFMOMD
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately,
it wasn't right on target for listing #Y091230HR:
Episode 1 - Arrival & Episode 3 - Checkmate
Y091230HR
CURRENT SOUNDING HARD ROCK BANDS a la "anything and everything Hard Rock related" sought by a highly successful clothing brand to use as backing tracks for their online webisode series. No covers please and you must own your own masters. Vocal and demo presentation must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is needed (great 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 Wednesday, December 30, 2009. TAXI #Y091230HR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y091230HR
Title: Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Instrumental Performance
Recording
Music
Title: Episode 3 - Checkmate
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Instrumental Performance
Recording
Music
Listener ID # 316
it wasn't right on target for listing #Y091230HR:
Episode 1 - Arrival & Episode 3 - Checkmate
Y091230HR
CURRENT SOUNDING HARD ROCK BANDS a la "anything and everything Hard Rock related" sought by a highly successful clothing brand to use as backing tracks for their online webisode series. No covers please and you must own your own masters. Vocal and demo presentation must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is needed (great 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 Wednesday, December 30, 2009. TAXI #Y091230HR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y091230HR
Title: Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Instrumental Performance
Recording
Music
Title: Episode 3 - Checkmate
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Instrumental Performance
Recording
Music
Listener ID # 316
Friday, January 8, 2010
#D091228IR (DNFMOMD)
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D091228IR: Episode 1 - Arrival
D091228IR
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS a la Sonic Youth, Pavement, Mars Volta, etc., needed by the Music Supervisor of an established Production Company that is a major player specializing in the Extreme Sports Film industry. No instrumentals please. Male or female vocals are okay, but female vocals are preferred. Vocal performances must be top notch. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three 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 no later than 4:00pm (PST) on Monday, December 28, 2009. TAXI #D091228IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091228IR
Song Title Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 19
D091228IR
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS a la Sonic Youth, Pavement, Mars Volta, etc., needed by the Music Supervisor of an established Production Company that is a major player specializing in the Extreme Sports Film industry. No instrumentals please. Male or female vocals are okay, but female vocals are preferred. Vocal performances must be top notch. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three 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 no later than 4:00pm (PST) on Monday, December 28, 2009. TAXI #D091228IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091228IR
Song Title Episode 1 - Arrival
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 19
#D091210IN
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D091210IN: 30 Lives (Instrumental)
D091210IN
INDIE POP INSTRUMENTALS in the wide stylistic range of Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s, Jeff Buckley, Belle & Sebastian, etc., needed immediately by a Music Production Company producing a Reality Show on a Major Television Network. Instrumentals need to be light-hearted and upbeat. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 4:00pm (PST) on Thursday, December 10, 2009. TAXI #D091210IN
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091210IN
Song Title 30 Lives (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Other
I love this track - but there are some vocals here, and the listing specifies that only instrumentals can be used for this project.
Listener ID # 287
D091210IN
INDIE POP INSTRUMENTALS in the wide stylistic range of Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s, Jeff Buckley, Belle & Sebastian, etc., needed immediately by a Music Production Company producing a Reality Show on a Major Television Network. Instrumentals need to be light-hearted and upbeat. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 4:00pm (PST) on Thursday, December 10, 2009. TAXI #D091210IN
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091210IN
Song Title 30 Lives (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Other
I love this track - but there are some vocals here, and the listing specifies that only instrumentals can be used for this project.
Listener ID # 287
#D091204PR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D091204PR: Losing Altitude (Instrumental) & Winged Bicycle
D091204PR
MODERN POP/ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Supervision/Production Company who is currently working on a major motion picture. The scenes for this request are friends talking in a restaurant, then later, men are talking about marital problems in a bar. Music for these particular scenes need to be modern sounding, uptempo, and fun. Dialogue during scenes are often wordy and serious, so songs with open instrumentation is ideal. They also mention that anything too wordy, frantic, loud, clubby, etc., will not work. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals 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 9:00am (PST) on Friday, December 4, 2009. TAXI #D091204PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091204PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Stylistically Off Target
Music
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Music
Listener ID # 288
D091204PR
MODERN POP/ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Supervision/Production Company who is currently working on a major motion picture. The scenes for this request are friends talking in a restaurant, then later, men are talking about marital problems in a bar. Music for these particular scenes need to be modern sounding, uptempo, and fun. Dialogue during scenes are often wordy and serious, so songs with open instrumentation is ideal. They also mention that anything too wordy, frantic, loud, clubby, etc., will not work. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals 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 9:00am (PST) on Friday, December 4, 2009. TAXI #D091204PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091204PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Stylistically Off Target
Music
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Music
Listener ID # 288
#D091030IN (DNFMOMD)
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D091030IN: Episode 1 - Arrival (Instrumental)
D091030IN
ROCK and HARD ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la White Zombie, Ministry, Muse, Stormtroopers of Death, etc., needed by the Producer of an Extreme Sports Reality TV Show. He needs fast/uptempo instrumentals for the opening/closing theme. Emphasis on guitar is ideal. Instrumentals need to be within 45-60 seconds in length, and should have a catchy melodic hook. Instrumentals used will receive credits during airplay, end credits, and your web site link posted on show. Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 Noon (PST) on Friday, October 30, 2009. TAXI #D091030IN
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091030IN
Song Title Episode 1 - Arrival (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Stylistically Off Target
Other
There is an element of Rock working in this track...but it has a feel that is closer to Classic Rock (or retro) versus the bands listed (White Zombie, Ministry, Muse, Stormtroopers of Death). Also, length here is 2:58.... listing asks for 60 seconds max as this is for an opening title.
Listener ID # 169
D091030IN
ROCK and HARD ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la White Zombie, Ministry, Muse, Stormtroopers of Death, etc., needed by the Producer of an Extreme Sports Reality TV Show. He needs fast/uptempo instrumentals for the opening/closing theme. Emphasis on guitar is ideal. Instrumentals need to be within 45-60 seconds in length, and should have a catchy melodic hook. Instrumentals used will receive credits during airplay, end credits, and your web site link posted on show. Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 Noon (PST) on Friday, October 30, 2009. TAXI #D091030IN
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D091030IN
Song Title Episode 1 - Arrival (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Stylistically Off Target
Other
There is an element of Rock working in this track...but it has a feel that is closer to Classic Rock (or retro) versus the bands listed (White Zombie, Ministry, Muse, Stormtroopers of Death). Also, length here is 2:58.... listing asks for 60 seconds max as this is for an opening title.
Listener ID # 169
# S090909PR!
Your song(s), Losing Altitude (Instrumental), were forwarded to Emotion Studios for listing # S090909PR!
S090909PR
HIP ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la the range of Andrew Bird, Peter Bjorn and John, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, etc., needed by a successful music studio that works on corporate documentaries for such clients as Adobe, Nikon, Wired and more. They want instrumentals that are positive, energetic and fresh. Non-exclusive deal with a $200 licensing fee paid to you each time your cue is placed. If they like your song, chances are good it'll get used many times over. Please, no uncleared samples and Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009. TAXI # S090909PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090909PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
Wow you really have a lot of different instrumental layers here. This gives the song a real feeling of transition. The acoustic guitar in the beginning feels a little bright, and the strings sound a bit synthetic, but overall you have a great ambience here.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
This song is within the Alternative Pop Rock style that this listing is looking for, a la Peter Bjorn and John.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting this song. You have a great melodic sense, and you layer tracks well to keep the song moving and growing. The arrangement has a lot of surprises as well, keeping the listener engaged. Nice work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The EQ of the acoustic guitar and the tone of the synth strings could be tweaked, but the overall tone and mix is solid.
The main reason(s) you wereforwarded for this listing is:
The song structure is dynamic, and the instrumentation is fitting for this style.
Listener ID # 310
S090909PR
HIP ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK INSTRUMENTALS a la the range of Andrew Bird, Peter Bjorn and John, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, etc., needed by a successful music studio that works on corporate documentaries for such clients as Adobe, Nikon, Wired and more. They want instrumentals that are positive, energetic and fresh. Non-exclusive deal with a $200 licensing fee paid to you each time your cue is placed. If they like your song, chances are good it'll get used many times over. Please, no uncleared samples and Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2009. TAXI # S090909PR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090909PR
Title: Losing Altitude (Instrumental)
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
Wow you really have a lot of different instrumental layers here. This gives the song a real feeling of transition. The acoustic guitar in the beginning feels a little bright, and the strings sound a bit synthetic, but overall you have a great ambience here.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
This song is within the Alternative Pop Rock style that this listing is looking for, a la Peter Bjorn and John.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting this song. You have a great melodic sense, and you layer tracks well to keep the song moving and growing. The arrangement has a lot of surprises as well, keeping the listener engaged. Nice work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The EQ of the acoustic guitar and the tone of the synth strings could be tweaked, but the overall tone and mix is solid.
The main reason(s) you wereforwarded for this listing is:
The song structure is dynamic, and the instrumentation is fitting for this style.
Listener ID # 310
#D090930AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D090930AR: 30 Lives & Winged Bicycle
D090930AR
ALTERNATIVE/MODERN/INDIE ROCK BANDS/ARTISTS in the wide stylistic range of Modest Mouse, Coldplay, Weezer, Muse, and Tool are sought by the Sr. VP of A&R at one of the most historic and celebrated Major Labels. This executive is one of the most respected and toughest to impress in the business. Therefore, you need to have strong display of musicianship, musical integrity & credible vibe, appealing & formed image, online presence, and evidence of sales & touring history. He is a stickler for an act that knows who and what they are, as well as have a timely/timeless statement to make. Demo presentation of vocal & instrumentation should be very strong (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, picture, and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than 2:00pm (PST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. TAXI #D090930AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090930AR
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Music
A very infectious band energy and overall quality presentation, however I don't feel I'm hearing a
break thru vocal signature or CH melody - to warrant a forward. This executive has super high level criteria -
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Other
I connected with this vocal take a bit more, yet I still
don't hear the timeless melody or arrangement this
exec is demanding in forwarded materials.... Keep
up all the DIY accomplishments, evidenced in your
BIO -
Listener ID # 95
D090930AR
ALTERNATIVE/MODERN/INDIE ROCK BANDS/ARTISTS in the wide stylistic range of Modest Mouse, Coldplay, Weezer, Muse, and Tool are sought by the Sr. VP of A&R at one of the most historic and celebrated Major Labels. This executive is one of the most respected and toughest to impress in the business. Therefore, you need to have strong display of musicianship, musical integrity & credible vibe, appealing & formed image, online presence, and evidence of sales & touring history. He is a stickler for an act that knows who and what they are, as well as have a timely/timeless statement to make. Demo presentation of vocal & instrumentation should be very strong (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, picture, and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than 2:00pm (PST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. TAXI #D090930AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090930AR
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Music
A very infectious band energy and overall quality presentation, however I don't feel I'm hearing a
break thru vocal signature or CH melody - to warrant a forward. This executive has super high level criteria -
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Other
I connected with this vocal take a bit more, yet I still
don't hear the timeless melody or arrangement this
exec is demanding in forwarded materials.... Keep
up all the DIY accomplishments, evidenced in your
BIO -
Listener ID # 95
D090806AR!
Your song(s), The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental), were forwarded to Q Music Collective for Dispatch listing # D090806AR!
D090806AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Library for film/TV placements with such clients as ABC, CBS, HBO, FOX and the CW Network. They are SPECIFICALLY looking for songs and instrumentals that are styled after the following: The Urgency’s “Hands In the Air” and Saliva’s “Family Reunion.” Very Important: They do not want covers or soundalikes - they want to hear songs and instrumentals in the same style, with the same type of sound and beat so that when you hear the song, you think to yourself “that kind of reminds me of xxx song.” They do not want an exact rip-off! Also, please do not use any samples that need to be licensed by a third party. They would prefer to hear instrumentals but said if your song is interesting, they will be open to hearing it. They have asked that if you do submit to this listing with a song that includes vocals, that you ALSO include an instrumental version as well. Songs and instrumentals must be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals 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 10:00am (PST) on Thursday, August 6, 2009. TAXI #D090806AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090806AR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Listener ID # 221
D090806AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS needed immediately by a Music Library for film/TV placements with such clients as ABC, CBS, HBO, FOX and the CW Network. They are SPECIFICALLY looking for songs and instrumentals that are styled after the following: The Urgency’s “Hands In the Air” and Saliva’s “Family Reunion.” Very Important: They do not want covers or soundalikes - they want to hear songs and instrumentals in the same style, with the same type of sound and beat so that when you hear the song, you think to yourself “that kind of reminds me of xxx song.” They do not want an exact rip-off! Also, please do not use any samples that need to be licensed by a third party. They would prefer to hear instrumentals but said if your song is interesting, they will be open to hearing it. They have asked that if you do submit to this listing with a song that includes vocals, that you ALSO include an instrumental version as well. Songs and instrumentals must be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals 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 10:00am (PST) on Thursday, August 6, 2009. TAXI #D090806AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090806AR
Song Title The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Forward
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Listener ID # 221
# S090630IP
S090630IP
INDIE POP SONGS in the variety of Vampire Weekend, The Decemberists, The Shins, etc., are needed by the Executive VP of Music at a Major Film Studio for a new romantic/comedy film that is currently in production and stars two well-known actors that just also starred together in He's Just Not That Into You. Male or Female vocals are okay. They want to hear intelligent songwriting with clever lyrics and melodies that immediately capture your interest. Vocal presentation and instrumentation must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009. TAXI #S090630IP
Name Michael Epstein
Listing # S090630IP
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Melody
7 Lyrics
6 Marketability
7 Song Structure
7 Production
8 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
A colorful sound with some appealing parts and elements. The vocal has a current tone but could be a little more solid and compelling for the listing and the hook needs to be that much more immediately catchy I feel.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
Alt Rock Pop.
Overall Comments
Michael, this piece has a musicality and flavor in its instrumentation and playing that brings the song across to a listener with a unique and quirky appeal. The trumpet does goes just a little off key in the intro, but probably not enough to bother most listeners. The vocal hook melody could be a little more captivating for this listing though, as I feel it doesn't quite reach out from the song and grab immediate attention as the listing wants. Have a listen to the songs of the artists given as examples and hear how they present their hooks and choruses. 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 song has character and charm but isn't as catchy in an immediate enough way for this listing, in my opinion.
Listener ID # 261
INDIE POP SONGS in the variety of Vampire Weekend, The Decemberists, The Shins, etc., are needed by the Executive VP of Music at a Major Film Studio for a new romantic/comedy film that is currently in production and stars two well-known actors that just also starred together in He's Just Not That Into You. Male or Female vocals are okay. They want to hear intelligent songwriting with clever lyrics and melodies that immediately capture your interest. Vocal presentation and instrumentation must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Tuesday, June 30, 2009. TAXI #S090630IP
Name Michael Epstein
Listing # S090630IP
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Melody
7 Lyrics
6 Marketability
7 Song Structure
7 Production
8 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
A colorful sound with some appealing parts and elements. The vocal has a current tone but could be a little more solid and compelling for the listing and the hook needs to be that much more immediately catchy I feel.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
Alt Rock Pop.
Overall Comments
Michael, this piece has a musicality and flavor in its instrumentation and playing that brings the song across to a listener with a unique and quirky appeal. The trumpet does goes just a little off key in the intro, but probably not enough to bother most listeners. The vocal hook melody could be a little more captivating for this listing though, as I feel it doesn't quite reach out from the song and grab immediate attention as the listing wants. Have a listen to the songs of the artists given as examples and hear how they present their hooks and choruses. 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 song has character and charm but isn't as catchy in an immediate enough way for this listing, in my opinion.
Listener ID # 261
S090624IR!
Your song(s), Satellite & Winged Bicycle, were forwarded to MTV for listing # S090624IR!
S090624IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS a la Minus the Bear, Delta Spirit, Great Northern, etc. are wanted by a Music Supervisor for placement in an online teen scripted drama. He is looking for songs that have a sophisticated Indie sound with clever, captivating lyrics that are also reflective in nature. Instrumental and vocal presentation need to be top-notch! Please be advised that the Supervisor indicated that the licensing fees for this project are on the lower end of the scale, so make sure you are okay with that prior to making your submission. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2009. TAXI #S090624IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090624IR
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
This song has witty and honest lyrics. The verses give good examples that don't feel repetitive. The horns are great and come in at a good point in the song.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
This song is super catchy and the lyrics have some great lines. For example the line "Dancin' just to forget about her days" creates an image, an action, and a motivation behind it, really great.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
These songs are within the Indie Rock style, a la Great Northern, that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting these songs. You have great songwriting skills, and your voice is inviting. The lyrical content in your songs is clever and true, and your arrangements include some great surprises, like horns! Great work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality on these songs is high.
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
The lyrics and melodies are compelling.
Listener ID # 310
S090624IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS a la Minus the Bear, Delta Spirit, Great Northern, etc. are wanted by a Music Supervisor for placement in an online teen scripted drama. He is looking for songs that have a sophisticated Indie sound with clever, captivating lyrics that are also reflective in nature. Instrumental and vocal presentation need to be top-notch! Please be advised that the Supervisor indicated that the licensing fees for this project are on the lower end of the scale, so make sure you are okay with that prior to making your submission. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2009. TAXI #S090624IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090624IR
Title: Satellite
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
This song has witty and honest lyrics. The verses give good examples that don't feel repetitive. The horns are great and come in at a good point in the song.
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
N/A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
This song is super catchy and the lyrics have some great lines. For example the line "Dancin' just to forget about her days" creates an image, an action, and a motivation behind it, really great.
Status: Forward
Style
On target for this listing
These songs are within the Indie Rock style, a la Great Northern, that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hey Michael, thanks for submitting these songs. You have great songwriting skills, and your voice is inviting. The lyrical content in your songs is clever and true, and your arrangements include some great surprises, like horns! Great work, keep it up.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality on these songs is high.
The main reason(s) you were forwarded for this listing is:
The lyrics and melodies are compelling.
Listener ID # 310
#Y090706IR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y090706IR: 30 Lives, Satellite & Winged Bicycle
Y090706IR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE ROCK SONGS in the full variety of Death Cab for Cutie, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, etc. are needed by an LA-based Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements, including a lot of TAXI material signed and placed. The styles can be pretty diverse but excellent performances along with lyrics that are universal are essential. No instrumentals please - only songs with vocals! Male or female vocals are just fine. They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, July 6, 2009. TAXI #Y090706IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090706IR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Recording
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Listener ID # 294
Y090706IR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE ROCK SONGS in the full variety of Death Cab for Cutie, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, The Decemberists, etc. are needed by an LA-based Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements, including a lot of TAXI material signed and placed. The styles can be pretty diverse but excellent performances along with lyrics that are universal are essential. No instrumentals please - only songs with vocals! Male or female vocals are just fine. They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, July 6, 2009. TAXI #Y090706IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090706IR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Recording
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Vocal Performance
Listener ID # 294
#S090619IR!
Your song(s), 30 Lives, were forwarded to Parasol Records for listing #S090619IR!
S090619IR
INDIE ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the wide variety of Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, Rilo Kiley, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pixies, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Deathcab for Cutie, etc.. are sought after by a very credible and well-respected Indie label with solid distribution both nationally and internationally. They are looking for edgy and compelling acts who have strong songwriting skills and a great vocal sound. They are looking for songs for compilation CDs of unsigned artists, as well as exceptional artists to sign to their label, and are always interested in distributing CDs that are already mastered and ready to go. Please note: if you are submitting your CD for distribution, it has to be Master Quality. If you are submitting it for consideration of being put on the compilation CD or to be signed to the label, your demo presentation must sound great with top-notch instrumental and vocal performances. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. On your bio, please make sure to include any fanbase or touring history that you have experienced. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, June 19, 2009. TAXI #S090619IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090619IR
Title: 30 Lives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
10 Lyrics
9 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
These lyrics are witty, and so relevant to the Nintendo generation. The melody blends modern with retro, and the drums are full and live sounding, especially with that tambourine, great work!
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Song Structure
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
These harmonies really add to the song and the horns are an interesting choice of accompaniment. Your vocal delivery on the line "Starts to fly away" has a great touch of grit. The hook could use a little more definition. You say "She cries as she calls out his name", maybe it would have more of an impact if you showed more about who those two people are. Remember to include lyrics with your submission.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
These tunes are in the Indie Rock style that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hi Micheal, thanks for submitting these songs. You have a really cool vibe and a nice way of keeping your melodies fresh without having to rely on range alone. The lyrics are intricate and original and your voice has a conversational vibe. One thing you might want to do is make sure the hook lyrics are set up so that your listener knows what you're getting at by the time you get there.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality is high on these songs.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
The music and lyrics on "30 Lives" are great, "Winged Bicycle" could use a little more lyrical refining.
Listener ID # 310
S090619IR
INDIE ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the wide variety of Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, Rilo Kiley, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Pixies, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Deathcab for Cutie, etc.. are sought after by a very credible and well-respected Indie label with solid distribution both nationally and internationally. They are looking for edgy and compelling acts who have strong songwriting skills and a great vocal sound. They are looking for songs for compilation CDs of unsigned artists, as well as exceptional artists to sign to their label, and are always interested in distributing CDs that are already mastered and ready to go. Please note: if you are submitting your CD for distribution, it has to be Master Quality. If you are submitting it for consideration of being put on the compilation CD or to be signed to the label, your demo presentation must sound great with top-notch instrumental and vocal performances. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. On your bio, please make sure to include any fanbase or touring history that you have experienced. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, June 19, 2009. TAXI #S090619IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090619IR
Title: 30 Lives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
10 Lyrics
9 Marketability
9 Song Structure
9 Production
9 Engineering
9 Musicianship
9 Lead Vocal
These lyrics are witty, and so relevant to the Nintendo generation. The melody blends modern with retro, and the drums are full and live sounding, especially with that tambourine, great work!
Status: Forward
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
9 Melody
9 Lyrics
8 Marketability
8 Song Structure
8 Production
8 Engineering
9 Musicianship
8 Lead Vocal
These harmonies really add to the song and the horns are an interesting choice of accompaniment. Your vocal delivery on the line "Starts to fly away" has a great touch of grit. The hook could use a little more definition. You say "She cries as she calls out his name", maybe it would have more of an impact if you showed more about who those two people are. Remember to include lyrics with your submission.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
These tunes are in the Indie Rock style that this listing is looking for.
Overall Comments
Hi Micheal, thanks for submitting these songs. You have a really cool vibe and a nice way of keeping your melodies fresh without having to rely on range alone. The lyrics are intricate and original and your voice has a conversational vibe. One thing you might want to do is make sure the hook lyrics are set up so that your listener knows what you're getting at by the time you get there.
Sound Quality
Well-recorded
The recording quality is high on these songs.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
The music and lyrics on "30 Lives" are great, "Winged Bicycle" could use a little more lyrical refining.
Listener ID # 310
#Y090604AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y090604AR: Jean-Paul (Instrumental) & Some Lonely Day (Instrumental)
Y090604AR
GUITAR DRIVEN ALT ROCK INSTRUMENTALS in the wide variety of The Raconteurs, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, etc., are wanted by a Music Publisher for placement in Muzak-type applications (shops, restaurants, malls, etc.) as well as film and TV placements. He wants BMI writers only (don't be mad at us - this was his specific request). He's signed and placed many TAXI songs in the past. He wants to hear edgy, guitar driven instrumentals that stand on their own and sound like they could be on the radio - minus the vocals, of course! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 Thursday, June 4, 2009. TAXI #Y090604AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090604AR
Title: Jean-Paul (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Title: Some Lonely Day (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 95
Y090604AR
GUITAR DRIVEN ALT ROCK INSTRUMENTALS in the wide variety of The Raconteurs, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, etc., are wanted by a Music Publisher for placement in Muzak-type applications (shops, restaurants, malls, etc.) as well as film and TV placements. He wants BMI writers only (don't be mad at us - this was his specific request). He's signed and placed many TAXI songs in the past. He wants to hear edgy, guitar driven instrumentals that stand on their own and sound like they could be on the radio - minus the vocals, of course! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals 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 Thursday, June 4, 2009. TAXI #Y090604AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090604AR
Title: Jean-Paul (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Title: Some Lonely Day (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 95
#Y090514IR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y090514IR: The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental) & Winged Bicycle
Y090514IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la The Airborne Toxic Event, The Boxer Rebellion, Carolina Liar, etc. are wanted by the Director of Music at an L.A. based Music Library/Publisher with current MAJOR film and TV placements (e.g. Film: Twilight, I Love You, Man, He's Just Not That Into You, Television: Ugly Betty, True Blood, Beverly Hills 90210, and many more). He is only looking for "record label quality music" meaning that the bar is very high on this one. You must own 100% of your song. Make sure your songs are sample free and clean -- no profanity. Broadcast quality needed [great sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). Photo and bio are optional but it's a good idea to include them in the submission because the company does feature the artists they use on their web site. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Thursday, May 14, 2009. TAXI #Y090514IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090514IR
Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Other:
This one was very close for me, but there were some times where I felt like it was missing a lead/melodic element, or like it was missing the lyrics, as opposed to standing on it's own as an instrumental....though it's got potential and was close to being a borderline forward in my opinion.
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Other
I'd always include a lyric sheet when possible, not only because it helps the screeners in giving you better feedback, but many high bar listings, like this one, specifically require it, and not including it misses a requirement of the listing.
Listener ID # 267
Y090514IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la The Airborne Toxic Event, The Boxer Rebellion, Carolina Liar, etc. are wanted by the Director of Music at an L.A. based Music Library/Publisher with current MAJOR film and TV placements (e.g. Film: Twilight, I Love You, Man, He's Just Not That Into You, Television: Ugly Betty, True Blood, Beverly Hills 90210, and many more). He is only looking for "record label quality music" meaning that the bar is very high on this one. You must own 100% of your song. Make sure your songs are sample free and clean -- no profanity. Broadcast quality needed [great sounding home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). Photo and bio are optional but it's a good idea to include them in the submission because the company does feature the artists they use on their web site. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Thursday, May 14, 2009. TAXI #Y090514IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090514IR
Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Instrumental)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Other:
This one was very close for me, but there were some times where I felt like it was missing a lead/melodic element, or like it was missing the lyrics, as opposed to standing on it's own as an instrumental....though it's got potential and was close to being a borderline forward in my opinion.
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Other
I'd always include a lyric sheet when possible, not only because it helps the screeners in giving you better feedback, but many high bar listings, like this one, specifically require it, and not including it misses a requirement of the listing.
Listener ID # 267
#Y090403IR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y090403IR: Satellite, Tiny Dog (Nobody Cries) & Winged Bicycle
Y090403IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS that have a RETRO feel, in the range of Fleet Foxes, Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket, Brothers and Sisters, etc. are needed immediately by the Music Supervisor of a major cable TV series. They want to hear slow, quiet tunes as well as midtempos (they do not want vocals that are too loud or screaming that will interfere with dialogue) but the style should reflect the referenced artists. Lyrically, the content is open but no profanity please! They want original songs with vocals, so please do not submit instrumentals. Great performances are absolutely essential. 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. Submissions must be received by Friday, April 3, 2009. TAXI #Y090403IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090403IR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Title: Tiny Dog (Nobody Cries)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 299
Y090403IR
INDIE ROCK SONGS that have a RETRO feel, in the range of Fleet Foxes, Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket, Brothers and Sisters, etc. are needed immediately by the Music Supervisor of a major cable TV series. They want to hear slow, quiet tunes as well as midtempos (they do not want vocals that are too loud or screaming that will interfere with dialogue) but the style should reflect the referenced artists. Lyrically, the content is open but no profanity please! They want original songs with vocals, so please do not submit instrumentals. Great performances are absolutely essential. 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. Submissions must be received by Friday, April 3, 2009. TAXI #Y090403IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090403IR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Title: Tiny Dog (Nobody Cries)
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Listener ID # 299
#Y090402SS
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing
#Y090402SS: Losing Altitude
Y090402SS
SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS with Male Vocals in the full range and styles of Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Nick Cave, etc. are needed immediately by the Music Supervisor of a major cable TV series. They are open to all tempos but the style should reflect the referenced artists carefully. Lyrically, the content is open but no profanity please! They want original songs with vocals, so please do not submit instrumentals. Great performances are absolutely essential. 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. Submissions must be received by Thursday, April 2, 2009. TAXI #Y090402SS
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090402SS
Song Title: Losing Altitude
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 249
#Y090402SS: Losing Altitude
Y090402SS
SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS with Male Vocals in the full range and styles of Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Nick Cave, etc. are needed immediately by the Music Supervisor of a major cable TV series. They are open to all tempos but the style should reflect the referenced artists carefully. Lyrically, the content is open but no profanity please! They want original songs with vocals, so please do not submit instrumentals. Great performances are absolutely essential. 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. Submissions must be received by Thursday, April 2, 2009. TAXI #Y090402SS
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090402SS
Song Title: Losing Altitude
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Not Master/Broadcast Quality
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 249
#Y090324AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #Y090324AR: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Y090324AR
ALT ROCK SONGS [no instrumentals] with great hooks and vocals in the wide range of Muse, Coldplay, Incubus, etc. are sought by a well-established Music Supervisor for a TV Pilot that she is working on. She has placed TAXI member's songs on major network television shows in the past and is always on the lookout for great material. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three 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 no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2009. TAXI #Y090324AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090324AR
Song Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 301
Y090324AR
ALT ROCK SONGS [no instrumentals] with great hooks and vocals in the wide range of Muse, Coldplay, Incubus, etc. are sought by a well-established Music Supervisor for a TV Pilot that she is working on. She has placed TAXI member's songs on major network television shows in the past and is always on the lookout for great material. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three 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 no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2009. TAXI #Y090324AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # Y090324AR
Song Title: The Owls Are Not What They Seem
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 301
#D090330AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D090330AR: 30 Lives, Satellite & Winged Bicycle
D090330AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS a la Weezer, Plain White T’s, The Killers, The Strokes, etc. are being sought for a new TV series by a well-connected Music Consultant with many film/TV/commercial placements. The owner of the company needs contemporary songs that appeal to a young audience. Upbeat and light Alternative Rock songs are preferred, nothing too heavy. Male vocals ONLY please, and make sure that lyrics are clean (no profanity). Overall, compositions must be free and clear - no samples that require clearance and no other publishers that would need to grant permission for usage. The owner of the company will be screening all submissions. Please submit one to three 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 no later than 2:00pm (PST) on Monday, March 30, 2009. TAXI #D090330AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090330AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Lyrics
The song has a good young sound but the lyrics are negative and I'm looking for a lighter, happier vibe for songs on this series.
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Like the vocal and the song has a quirky-ness to it that I enjoy but the arrangement is so 60's retro that it loses its alt rock edge.
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Forward Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
The horns really don't work for this arrangement. The song has a downer theme and again we're looking for light alt rock for a young audience.
Listener ID # 311
D090330AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS a la Weezer, Plain White T’s, The Killers, The Strokes, etc. are being sought for a new TV series by a well-connected Music Consultant with many film/TV/commercial placements. The owner of the company needs contemporary songs that appeal to a young audience. Upbeat and light Alternative Rock songs are preferred, nothing too heavy. Male vocals ONLY please, and make sure that lyrics are clean (no profanity). Overall, compositions must be free and clear - no samples that require clearance and no other publishers that would need to grant permission for usage. The owner of the company will be screening all submissions. Please submit one to three 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 no later than 2:00pm (PST) on Monday, March 30, 2009. TAXI #D090330AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090330AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Lyrics
The song has a good young sound but the lyrics are negative and I'm looking for a lighter, happier vibe for songs on this series.
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Like the vocal and the song has a quirky-ness to it that I enjoy but the arrangement is so 60's retro that it loses its alt rock edge.
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Forward Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
The horns really don't work for this arrangement. The song has a downer theme and again we're looking for light alt rock for a young audience.
Listener ID # 311
#P090228FT
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #P090228FT: Losing Altitude, Satellite & Winged Bicycle
P090228FT
SONGS WITH FILM/TV PLACEMENT POTENTIAL in a Major Motion Picture with wide distribution (75% of theaters in the U.S.) are sought after by TAXI for our new program, TAXI Push! All genres can be submitted, but genres and styles that are typically heard on current hit radio stations and listed in the Billboard charts will have the best shot. Songs with vocals only - no instrumentals for this one! These submissions will be screened by the TAXI A&R team and the selected artists will be played for a panel of TAXI's A&R people in a "cabinet meeting" setting. Any of the panel members will be able to shop music they choose to their industry contacts. This is an experimental approach that we have high hopes for, but no promises can be made. The bar will be EXTREMELY HIGH for this listing and we can make no promises that, if your music makes it through both levels and is shopped, that it will result in a deal being offered. Please refer to the Push! description here: www.TAXI.com/push/ for additional information. Please submit 3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 28, 2009. TAXI #P090228FT
Name Michael Epstein Listing # P090228FT
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
Title: Losing Altitude
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
(Cool material)
Listener ID # 253
P090228FT
SONGS WITH FILM/TV PLACEMENT POTENTIAL in a Major Motion Picture with wide distribution (75% of theaters in the U.S.) are sought after by TAXI for our new program, TAXI Push! All genres can be submitted, but genres and styles that are typically heard on current hit radio stations and listed in the Billboard charts will have the best shot. Songs with vocals only - no instrumentals for this one! These submissions will be screened by the TAXI A&R team and the selected artists will be played for a panel of TAXI's A&R people in a "cabinet meeting" setting. Any of the panel members will be able to shop music they choose to their industry contacts. This is an experimental approach that we have high hopes for, but no promises can be made. The bar will be EXTREMELY HIGH for this listing and we can make no promises that, if your music makes it through both levels and is shopped, that it will result in a deal being offered. Please refer to the Push! description here: www.TAXI.com/push/ for additional information. Please submit 3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 28, 2009. TAXI #P090228FT
Name Michael Epstein Listing # P090228FT
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
Title: Losing Altitude
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Music
Lyrics
(Cool material)
Listener ID # 253
# S090303IR
S090303IR
Innovative ALTERNATIVE/INDIE ROCK BANDS in the full range of Radiohead, The Killers, Snow Patrol, etc., that have skillful songwriting, and solid instrumental chops are wanted by the Director of A&R at a Major Label. He's not seeking some derivative band that sounds like everyone else but that being said, you must show obvious commercial potential. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than March 3, 2009. TAXI # S090303IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090303IR
Title: Satellite
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
7 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
I like the mellotron in the mix. There are some cool elements in the arrangement but think some additional dynamic contrast will also lend to sectional contrast.
Status: Return
Title: Losing Altitude
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
8 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
8 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
I higher vocal range during the chorus could pop out some more. Similar to the last, this is an excellent foundation but can be strengthened with adjustments in the arrangement and vocal performance.
Status: Return
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
7 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
Cool trumpet. Layering the trumpet could also make it more present. I think the structure can be condensed as it's almost 5mins and fells fairly consistent.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
Hard to classify
These songs are a bit more eclectic than the referenced bands but would still classify in the broad alt/indie genre.
Overall Comments
Hi Michael,
Thanks for submitting your songs for this listing. You have a quirky tone that's welcoming and accessible. Currently, I believe the songs are still in a developmental stage but have a lot of eclectic influences, leaving further interpretation open for endless arrangement possibilities. Most importantly, the vocals have room to solidify. There's a lackadaisical tone and timbre to the vocals, giving more leeway to performance expectations but regardless, the performances can be more captivating with variation and additional risk. Overall, I like what I hear so far and look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve.
Bio Comments
Short and sweet bio. Like the list approach to credits etc. as it's much easier to read than some.
The main reason(s) you were not forwarded for this listing is:
I enjoyed listening but don't believe it's ready for major label solicitation at the moment. Although finished masters are not necessary, continuing to strive for the best recording and performance is encouraged.
Listener ID # 270
Innovative ALTERNATIVE/INDIE ROCK BANDS in the full range of Radiohead, The Killers, Snow Patrol, etc., that have skillful songwriting, and solid instrumental chops are wanted by the Director of A&R at a Major Label. He's not seeking some derivative band that sounds like everyone else but that being said, you must show obvious commercial potential. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than March 3, 2009. TAXI # S090303IR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # S090303IR
Title: Satellite
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
7 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
I like the mellotron in the mix. There are some cool elements in the arrangement but think some additional dynamic contrast will also lend to sectional contrast.
Status: Return
Title: Losing Altitude
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
8 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
8 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
I higher vocal range during the chorus could pop out some more. Similar to the last, this is an excellent foundation but can be strengthened with adjustments in the arrangement and vocal performance.
Status: Return
Title: Winged Bicycle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (10=best)
7 Music
8 Lyrics
7 Marketability
7 Arrangement
7 Production
7 Engineering
7 Musicianship
7 Lead Vocal
Cool trumpet. Layering the trumpet could also make it more present. I think the structure can be condensed as it's almost 5mins and fells fairly consistent.
Status: Return
Style
On target for this listing
Hard to classify
These songs are a bit more eclectic than the referenced bands but would still classify in the broad alt/indie genre.
Overall Comments
Hi Michael,
Thanks for submitting your songs for this listing. You have a quirky tone that's welcoming and accessible. Currently, I believe the songs are still in a developmental stage but have a lot of eclectic influences, leaving further interpretation open for endless arrangement possibilities. Most importantly, the vocals have room to solidify. There's a lackadaisical tone and timbre to the vocals, giving more leeway to performance expectations but regardless, the performances can be more captivating with variation and additional risk. Overall, I like what I hear so far and look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve.
Bio Comments
Short and sweet bio. Like the list approach to credits etc. as it's much easier to read than some.
The main reason(s) you were not forwarded for this listing is:
I enjoyed listening but don't believe it's ready for major label solicitation at the moment. Although finished masters are not necessary, continuing to strive for the best recording and performance is encouraged.
Listener ID # 270
#P090226AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for listing #P090226AR: 30 Lives, Satellite & Winged Bicycle
P090226AR
ARTISTS AND BANDS that could be signed to a Major Label or a prominent Indie Label with Major Distribution are sought after by TAXI for our new program, TAXI Push! All genres can be submitted, but genres and styles that are typically heard on current hit radio stations and listed in the Billboard charts will have the best shot. These submissions will be screened by the TAXI A&R team and the selected artists will be played for a panel of TAXI's A&R people in a "cabinet meeting" setting. Any of the panel members will be able to shop music they choose to their industry contacts. This is an experimental approach that we have high hopes for, but no promises can be made. The bar will be EXTREMELY HIGH for this listing and we can make no promises that, if your music makes it through both levels and is shopped, that it will result in a deal being offered. Please refer to the Push! description here www.TAXI.com/push/ for additional information. Please submit 3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 26, 2009. TAXI #P090226AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # P090226AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 301
P090226AR
ARTISTS AND BANDS that could be signed to a Major Label or a prominent Indie Label with Major Distribution are sought after by TAXI for our new program, TAXI Push! All genres can be submitted, but genres and styles that are typically heard on current hit radio stations and listed in the Billboard charts will have the best shot. These submissions will be screened by the TAXI A&R team and the selected artists will be played for a panel of TAXI's A&R people in a "cabinet meeting" setting. Any of the panel members will be able to shop music they choose to their industry contacts. This is an experimental approach that we have high hopes for, but no promises can be made. The bar will be EXTREMELY HIGH for this listing and we can make no promises that, if your music makes it through both levels and is shopped, that it will result in a deal being offered. Please refer to the Push! description here www.TAXI.com/push/ for additional information. Please submit 3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than February 26, 2009. TAXI #P090226AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # P090226AR
Title: Satellite
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Title: 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Title: Winged Bicycle
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
Listener ID # 301
#D090317AR
We listened carefully to your song(s) listed below, but unfortunately, it wasn't right on target for Dispatch listing #D090317AR: 30 Lives
D090317AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP SONGS in the range of Kings of Leon, The Flaming Lips, Audioslave, The Killers, etc. are wanted by an Independent Film Producer who is working on a new comedy film project. The film producer wants cool, hip, modern songs that must include hooks with big payoffs. The theme of the film is along the lines of "American Pie" or "Road Trip" and the scenes are basic "guys meet girls and party," "fun times" and "as the relationship develops." So lyrical content should try to reflect these types of scenes and not be too heavy. They will license your synch and master for a total of $500 and give you a screen credit. This is a non-exclusive deal, so you will keep your publishing. Please submit one to three 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 no later than Noon (PST) on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. TAXI #D090317AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090317AR Song Title 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
The feel here does have a retro '50's feel, mixed with Pop/Rock.. but it's not quite Alt Modern. Hook is OK, but as a payoff it can be stronger.
Listener ID # 169
D090317AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP SONGS in the range of Kings of Leon, The Flaming Lips, Audioslave, The Killers, etc. are wanted by an Independent Film Producer who is working on a new comedy film project. The film producer wants cool, hip, modern songs that must include hooks with big payoffs. The theme of the film is along the lines of "American Pie" or "Road Trip" and the scenes are basic "guys meet girls and party," "fun times" and "as the relationship develops." So lyrical content should try to reflect these types of scenes and not be too heavy. They will license your synch and master for a total of $500 and give you a screen credit. This is a non-exclusive deal, so you will keep your publishing. Please submit one to three 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 no later than Noon (PST) on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. TAXI #D090317AR
Name Michael Epstein Listing # D090317AR Song Title 30 Lives
Status: Return
Reasons not Forwarded:
Stylistically Off Target
Material Not Compelling/Distinctive Enough
The feel here does have a retro '50's feel, mixed with Pop/Rock.. but it's not quite Alt Modern. Hook is OK, but as a payoff it can be stronger.
Listener ID # 169
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