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
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Friday, January 8, 2010
#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
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