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
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#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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