AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock
TAXI # S051118AA 

An Int’l Internet Co. that is starting a new Online Media Channel is seeking great, edgy AAA BANDS/ARTISTS a la Pete Yorn, Badly Drawn Boy, Ben Harper, Beth Orton, Barenaked Ladies, etc. -- for a section of the site devoted to new bands. The channel is launching this Fall and will broadcast sports, concerts, music videos, etc. In fact, they’ll broadcast a live Rolling Stones concert later this year. Having your own video is a bonus, not a necessity to be considered -- they’ll supply cool footage to your tune. Songs must be Broadcast Quality (excellent sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Nov. 18, 2005. TAXI # S051118AA 



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 

"so I can fail to say what I feel " is awkwardly phrased. There's another way to put this so that it's not a negative action. 

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 

Good contrast between verse and chorus sections. I liked the retro 80s synth.

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 

Clever lyric. Well constructed. I love the line - "even if I had a Marshall stack I couldn't amplify your name "

Style 
On target for this listing 

Overall Comments: 
I enjoyed listening to your submission. You do a nice job at blending indie rock vocals, evocative lyrics with an adventurous production approach. Each song has good dynamic contrast between verse and chorus sections. That said, I do feel that there is room for improvement in the songwriting department. Hooks, melodies need to be more compelling. I didn't feel that any of the songs had a refrain that truly moved me. None of the songs had a lyric hook that was obvious from listening. Try varying your approach a bit. Try writing a song in which the title hook is the first line of the chorus - for example. 

Sound Quality: 
Not great, but clean enough for this listing 
Good quality recording.

The main reason you were or were not forwarded for this listing is: 
Songwriting needs further development. 

Status: Return 

Listener ID # 202



AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock
TAXI # D051117IR 

The Music Coordinator for a popular reality series on MTV needs INDIE ROCK SONGS & INSTRUMENTALS that “fringe on the mainstream” a la the Arcade Fire, the Shins, Death Cab For Cutie, the Hives, Mando Diao, etc. The show follows the drummer for 2 popular rock bands and his family. Male or female vocals are OK, all tempos are OK as well. Broadcast quality needed [excellent 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 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Thursday, November 17, 2005. TAXI # D051117IR 

Grace Kelley --- Return
The Day After --- Forwarded 
Satellite --- Return


Rock 
TAXI # D051115RK 

The Music Supervisor/Producer for an indie film that stars 2 popular teen actors STILL NEEDS ROCK/MODERN ROCK SONGS along the lines of “DOA” by the FOO FIGHTERS and “PHOTOGRAPH” by NICKLEBACK. We recently ran a listing for him but he still hasn’t found suitable material. They’re offering about $1000 per license fee. He wants edgy and somewhat haunting material for this project. Great vocal/instrumental performances a must. Female vocals are OK too. The film is about a 17-year old who clashes with his conservative father, gets thrown out of prep school, and gets involved in a risky love relationship that leads to murder. IF YOU WERE FORWARDED FOR LISTING #D051028RK, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE SAME MATERIAL. Broadcast quality needed [excellent 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 res
ponse. As always, we will notify everyone via e-mail, whether your submissions have been Forwarded or Returned. Submissions must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (California time), Tuesday, November 15, 2005. TAXI # D051115RK 

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








AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock
TAXI # S051108AL 

ALTERNATIVE INDIE ROCK ARTISTS a la The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, etc., sought by A&R Rep of new Independent Label that is distributed through a Major. He’s looking for a band with substance rather than a flash-in-the-pan. He’s willing to develop a bit, but songs, chops, vocals all need to be there from the beginning. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Nov. 8, 2005. TAXI # S051108AL 



Title: Pre-Existing Condition

8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
8 Marketability 
7 Arrangement 
8 Production 
7 Engineering 
9 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 

Some original lyrics here- "I lost half of my lovers by telling the truth, lost the other half telling them lies" Unique background vocals in chorus. Catchy melodies throughout.

Title: The Day After

8 Music 
8 Lyrics 
8 Marketability 
7 Arrangement 
8 Production 
7 Engineering 
9 Musicianship 
8 Lead Vocal 

Nice keyboard part in chorus help to make it stand out from the verse. Some more interesting lyrics in this one- "Please grant pardons, find parlance, stare into the sun."

The style of these songs is appropriate for this request.

Overall Comments: 
Michael, you have a good pop sensibility and a knack for constructing catchy melodies that fit your lyrics well. You write some unique lyrics that, in my opinion, have a comedic element to them that is entertaining. The arrangements of these tunes are straightforward and there is certainly no fat to trim here. I did find myself wanting to hear Pre-Existing Condition go on a bit longer. The ending felt slightly abrupt to me. You could try adding an instrumental section or a bridge and then an additional chorus. 

Bio Comments: 
Good concise bio. 

The main reason you were or were not forwarded for this listing is: 
These songs are catchy and entertaining and stylistically appropriate for this listing. 

Status: Forward 





Rock 
TAXI # S051107RK 

A wide range of socially conscious & politically aware ROCK SONGS a la Bob Dylan, John Fogerty/CCR, the Jefferson Airplane, and the MC5 to Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Cochburn, and Dave Matthews to REM, Pearl Jam, and Rage Against The Machine are needed by a Los Angeles-based Music Library. They want intelligent songs that address current political and social issues, from the viewpoint that you’re mad as hell at what you see and hear our government doing in our name. The idea is to incorporate new songs into their library that will be pitched to film & TV projects [especially film] that are progressive in their subject matter and advocate change. They want the next generation of revolution-inspiring and enlightening songs. Male and/or female vocals are fine, but no instrumentals, please. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyric sheets. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and m
ust be received no later than Nov. 7, 2005. TAXI # S051107RK 


Title: My Country

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

Cool drum groove. I like the subject matter. However, there were a few vocals lines that might need some reconsideration. See more. 

Title: God Hates Kansas

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

Good mid tempo groove. However, perhaps your subject matter could use some rethinking. See more. 

Title: The Day After

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

Sinister sounding intro. I like it. However, once again, perhaps your lyrics could be more clear here. Please see more. 

Style 
On target for this listing 
DEFINITE political influenced lyrics. Thanks. 

Overall Comments: 
May I suggest that in song: 1) you are more careful in regards top the rhythmic melody of your lyrics. There were areas where it sounded like too many words were squeezed together. Thanks. 2) 3) you be more clear in regards to what it is you're trying to say. Seriously, I have no idea. Sum up the meaning of your songs in one word or short phrase and repeat it in your chorus to increase memorability. Thanks. 

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

The main reason you were or were not forwarded for this listing is: 
Lyric issues more than anything as discussed above. Remember, it's not what the songs mean to you, but rather how they impact the listener. Once you're famous, you can be as illusive as you want and people will be interested in decoding you. Till then, you'll need to strive for immediate impact. 

Status: Return 

Listener ID # 167