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1 T A X I INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 1/15/2017******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions Dear Passengers, TAXI s New Website is Finally Here! We ve finally rolled out the new TAXI website. Saying it was long overdue is an understatement. But TAXI has always been, and will always be a music company first and foremost. Our members success is the priority around these hallowed halls. While other companies built slick websites, we invested our time and resources in bringing you the best possible opportunities for your music. The number of TAXI members who have signed deals and earned income because of their TAXI memberships is virtually uncountable after 25 years. Yes, that s how long we ve been bringing you about 100 real opportunities per month for your music 25 years! We ve changed a lot of lives during those years. Some of our members have been able to quit their day jobs because of TAXI. Some of our members earn six-figure incomes because of connections made and relationships built through TAXI. Some of our members say stuff like this about us in very public places Don't Consider Giving Up on Taxi Postby randonpurcell» Wed Jan 11, :09 am So, I talk to people all the time who debate whether they should join (or renew) their Taxi membership. Look, I get it. The business can be disheartening, to say the least. BUT... LISTEN to what you read in the [TAXI] forums and hear on Taxi TV. Listen to the advice that is so abundant. Go to the [TAXI] Rally and listen to the lectures. This stuff works, trust me! And above all, listen to the feedback on your returned submissions. It is GOLD! In I had written maybe 3 instrumental cues and a ton of songs that were not really going anywhere. I started focusing on a few things based on advice from the forums, feedback from submissions, etc. I refocused and started writing -- a lot! By the end of 2016, I had written over 150 instrumental cues (from hybrid orchestral to minimal retro wave). I have had 130+ of those cues signed to various libraries around the world (12 of them, in fact). 10 of these libraries came directly from Taxi listings! And best of all, I have a recurring buyout-deal with a library that keeps ordering albums. I wrote 4 10-track albums in 2016 just for this one library that does buyout deals. So, the end result is that I made more money off my music in 2016 than the previous 10 years combined. And let's talk about the long game we always hear about. I'm JUST NOW starting to see a lot of the TV placements showing up from early 2016 and even late As it turns out, I've got 19 TV placements on 8 different series - and EVERY ONE of those is from libraries I hooked up with via Taxi. I imagine in 2017 and later I'll see a lot more as these buyout albums start showing up on my ASCAP statements as well. Bottom line - don't give up. Keep submitting. Keep writing. Submit often, embrace rejection and learn from it. And for God's sake, DO NOT cancel your Taxi membership. It is the vehicle that will get you where you want to go, as long as you listen to the advice of the driver. Randon Purcell Other TAXI Members Respond Like This Re: Don't Consider Giving Up on Taxi Postby VanderBoegh» Fri Jan 13, :18 am Randon, I couldn't have said it any better! Taxi is amazing. Without them, I'd probably still be working corporate America. But because of them I'm a full-time composer. There's nobody else that I can credit that to other than Taxi. My work and dedication would have been futile without Taxi, because I wouldn't have known what to do or where to go with my music. 1

2 Keep up the great work, man. Looking forward to hearing more from you! Matthew C. Vander Boegh Thank You Randon and Matt! And thanks to all of you who have been patiently waiting for the new website! We didn t give up either. We re doing the site remodel in stages. You ll still bump into some of the old pages here and there, but little by little they re giving way to our new look and functionality. The Most Exciting Change! And the best part about the new website is that it looks great and works well on smart phones and tablets! Yes, TAXI.com is officially, responsive. Check it out on your computer first, and then on your phone or tablet. It s cool. And so are our members. Talk to you soon, Michael P.S. Don t forget to check out the brand new batch of 35 Industry Listings! P.P.S. Thanks to Adam Giacopuzzi at Guido Media for his awesome work on the site! **************************************************************************************************************** PLEASE NOTE! If you are submitting by mail (ground submissions) and sending in a CD, please enclose a S.A.S.E. (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) if you would like a response. Thank you! ********************************************************************************************************************************** Adult Contemporary Listings NEW LISTING - COMPELLING, ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Major Record Label for a Chart-Topping SUPERSTAR that has sold over 25 million records worldwide. They re currently on the hunt for great songs in All Tempos that could be heard on the same playlist as artists like (but not limited to) Michael Buble, Coldplay, John Mayer, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the sound and style that could work for this pitch: Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble: Yellow by Coldplay: Gravity by John Mayer: Please submit commercially appealing, well-structured songs that have inviting melodies, and a big, radio-ready chorus. This artist has an incredible vocal range, so you d be wise to have a top-notch vocal performance on your song to help get him/them excited about cutting it. Having a well-produced track could also put you ahead of the pack. However, stripped-down Piano/Vocal demos will work for this pitch if it effectively gets your song s message across! 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 11:59PM (PST), on Tuesday, February 7th, TAXI #S170207AC Blues Listings NEW LISTING - BLUES ARTISTS and/or BANDS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a prominent Indie Record Label that s always on the hunt for interesting new artists for their roster. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the range of what might catch this Label s attention: Treat Me Right by Eric Sardinas: Sweat by Popa Chubby: "Bright Lights" by Gary Clark Jr.: Barrelhouse Blues by Albert Cummings: You Were Never Mine By Janiva Magness: Nobody Knows You When You re Down and Out by Luca Sestak: This awesome label is open to hearing Blues artists in all styles and sub genres: Chicago Blues, Blues Rock, Delta Blues, etc. Solo Acoustic Blues artists or Electric Blues guitar slingers could work. Piano-based artists or bands, Blues vocalists, male female or duets could also work for this pitch as well. Make sure your submission has excellent musicianship, with confident, memorable vocals that has a genuine Blues style delivery. They re mainly interested in artists and bands that are actively working on their careers, so please include any touring, fan base, sales, streaming, or impressive social media figures you have in your bio. If you re a young artist or band, and don t yet have much of a story or track record, but you do have an amazing sound and songs to back it up, they d still like to hear you! Please submit three original songs, with lyrics, photos, and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Sunday, January 29th, TAXI #S170129BA 2

3 Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.) CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Nashville-based Music Publisher that s pitching to a huge, Award-Winning Country duo that s working on a brand new album. Please submit radio-friendly, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that you d hear on the same playlist as artists like: Florida Georgia Line, Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references he gave us to get a general idea of the type of songs he needs: Confession Florida Georgia Line: Stay A Little Longer by Brothers Osborne: Snapback by Old Dominion: Please submit Songs that have a well-developed melodic structure, big commercial hooks, and a chorus that s instantly engaging. Your music production should be appealing, with instrumentation that s commonly used in contemporary Country music. Lyrics themes can vary, but should be expertly-crafted, and in the range of what you d typically hear in this genre. Your demo quality should be competitive, with a solid vocal performance that can capture the attention of this Publisher and the artist. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and vibe. 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 on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, January 21st, TAXI #Y170121CS CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Major Label A&R Executive for an internationally known, chart-busting, Grammy nominated DJ, Remixer and Record Producer that going countrified on his next release. Give him radio-worthy Songs in All Tempos that could be heard on the same playlist with acts like, (but not limited to) the following: That's My Kind Of Night Luke Bryan: Wake Me Up by Aloe Blacc: Burning It Down by Jason Aldean: Please submit well-structured songs with fresh, modern melodies that have an engaging storyline that evokes tons of visual imagery in the lyrics. Your chorus should be compelling and memorable, and full of emotion. This artist is known for his BIG, Chart-Topping remixes, so it s an actual possibility that they may keep your vocals on the track! You d be wise to have a strong, unique vocal delivery to get this mega-artists/producer excited about working on your song. Your overall quality should be competitive with songs typically heard in the contemporary Country genre. Songs that push the boundaries of Country a bit are welcome, but the Country roots need to be very apparent in the song craft and lyric quality. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and vibe. 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 11:59PM (PST), on Monday, January 23rd, TAXI #S170123CC NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HITS with Male Vocals are needed by a Nashville-based Music Publisher that s working hard to find great songs for an Award-winning Country Star that s working on a new record. He s itching to find original, one-of-a-kind Country Songs in All-Tempos that could be found on a playlist with these referenced artists the client gave us: Mind Reader by Dustin Lynch: Guy Walks Into A Bar by Tyler Farr: You Should Be Here by Cole Swindell: Please submit songs that have contemporary melodies, with great, relevant lyrics, well-positioned hooks, and a chorus that s unforgettable. Your submission should contain lots of visual imagery, with a super strong storyline that draws the audience in and holds their attention. Stripped-down demos and full productions are both okay to submit. Your recording quality (even for stripped-down demos) needs to be clean, clear, well balanced, and good enough to represent your song well. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Saturday, February 4th, TAXI #Y170204CH NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a well-connected, Nashville-based Music Publisher for an award winning Country SUPERSTAR that s working on his next album. Give him chart-topping Songs in All-Tempos that could work for artists like: (but not limited to) Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the references the client gave us to get in the general ballpark of what they need: Cop Car by Keith Urban: Fast by Luke Bryan: Humble And Kind by Tim McGraw: Submit Music Row-worthy songs that are lyrically engaging from start to finish, with catchy melodies and attention-grabbing hooks. Your submission should have an appealing storyline that s super relatable and paints a picture with words. Your chorus should be just as strong as the references, with a standout quality that sounds like it would be right at home on the Country charts. Your Demo quality needs to be competitive with the songs being pitched on Music Row. The 3

4 specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Tuesday, February 14th, TAXI #Y170214CC Country Listings (continued) NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Music Row-based Music Publisher for an up-and-coming Country act that s making a name for him self in the Country world. Please submit compelling songs in All-Tempos that could be heard on a playlist with songs and acts like (but not limited to) these: Song For Another Time by Old Dominion: Confession by Florida Georgia Line: From The Ground Up by Dan and Shay: Give them songs that sound like a real Country smash hit, with catchy melodies, and great big hooks. Your submission should be well-crafted from start to finish, with inviting melodies, conversational lyrics, and a unforgettable Country chorus. Stripped-down demos and full productions are both okay to submit. Be sure your vocal performance is believable, with an honest vocal delivery that s in the general style of the referenced acts. Your recording quality (even for strippeddown demos) needs to be clean, clear, well balanced, and good enough to represent your song well. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Wednesday, February 15th, TAXI #Y170215CS Gospel Listings NEW LISTING - VINTAGE RECORDINGS of ORIGINAL GOSPEL SONGS recorded in any year prior to 2005 are needed by an A-List Film and TV Music Publisher. Solo Male, Solo Female, and Group Vocals in All Tempos will work for this request. If you ve got old, original Gospel recordings that were recorded prior to 2005, please keep reading! The older your recordings are, the better they ll like them. Here are some references they gave us that might help you get an idea of the range of what could work for this request: Leave You in the Hands of the Lord by the Five Blind Boys: "Try Me One More Time" by Gospel Baptist Church Youth Choir: Like a Ship Without a Sail by the Youth for Christ Choir: The recording quality is not expected to be on par with today s broadcast quality! Many TAXI members have been signed by this publisher with nothing more than good demo recordings! They re much more interested finding music that sounds authentic to the time period than worrying about pristine recordings. Good demos and master recordings are all of interest to this company, This Publisher is the hot, go-to company for a long list of extremely popular TV shows and big Feature Films when they need music that is authentically from a particular time period. The Publisher pays you an upfront fee for the master and composition rights. You ll keep the Writer s share of the Publishing and make applicable income through your P.R.O. This company often averages several placements per week, and many of those are TAXI members who ve been signed with this company because they submitted to a listing like this! Dozens of TAXI members have signed buy out, cash-up-front deals with this company. Several have even received up front checks for $10,000 - $15,000 (or more!) Deal sizes and buyout amounts vary depending on the quantity and quality of the songs signed by the Publisher. They DO NOT want material that was recently recorded and made to sound old. They can only use AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, VINTAGE RECORINDGS, as long as the sound quality is reasonably good. This is a golden opportunity to make money with music you might have thought had no hope in today s market! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Please include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Sunday, February 12th, TAXI #S170212VR 4

5 Hard To Classify/Specialty/Novelty NEW LISTING - VINTAGE RECORDINGS of ORIGINAL 1960 s EASY LISTENING POP MUSIC are needed by an A-List Film and TV Music Publisher. NOTE: Songs with Lyrics and/or Instrumentals can both work for this pitch! If you submit Songs, the lyrics can be in any language. There are a couple of examples below that are sung in French, but you do NOT have to submit songs with only French lyrics. They need music that can range from Jazzy Spy Movie music to what would have played in clubs where they had go-go dancers with mini skirts dancing in cages. Here are some references that might help you get an idea of the range of what could work for this request: L anamour by Serge Gainsbourg: Afrikaan Beat by Bert Kaempfert: Baby Elephant Walk by Henry Mancini: Mini, Mini, Mini by Jacques Dutronc: Pink Panther Theme by Henry Mancini: Austin Powers Theme ( Soul Bossa Nova ): The recording quality is not expected to be on par with today s broadcast quality! They only want original compositions and old recordings done in the 1960s! What music would you expect to hear as a cool, 1960 s era spy cruises up Pacific Coast Highway with a blonde bombshell next to him in his awesome sports car? Is the lady wearing a headscarf and rhinestone covered sunglasses? You ve got the idea! Please submit Songs and/or Instrumental Cues that are bouncy, lounge-y, and convey a fun, campy, retro-jazzy, old school vibe. Many TAXI members have been signed by this publisher with nothing more than good demo recordings! They re much more interested finding music that sounds authentic to the time period than worrying about pristine recordings. Good demos and master recordings are all of interest to this company, This Publisher is the hot, go-to company for a long list of extremely popular TV shows and big Feature Films when they need music that is authentically from a particular time period. The Publisher pays you an upfront fee for the master and composition rights. You ll keep the Writer s share of the Publishing and make applicable income through your P.R.O. This company often averages several placements per week, and many of those are TAXI members who ve been signed with this company because they submitted to a listing like this! Dozens of TAXI members have signed buy out, cash-up-front deals with this company. Several have even received up front checks for $10,000 - $15,000 (or more!) Deal sizes and buyout amounts vary depending on the quantity and quality of the songs signed by the Publisher. They DO NOT want material that was recently recorded and made to sound old. They can only use AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL, VINTAGE RECORINDGS, as long as the sound quality is reasonably good. This is a golden opportunity to make money with music you might have thought had no hope in today s market! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Please include lyrics, if applicable. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Wednesday, January 25th, TAXI #Y170125ES Instrumental Listing GUITAR-based (Acoustic and/or Electric) POP/ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed for $250 Buyouts by a Media Giant s In-House Music Library for placements in TV shows and online media. On top of the buyout fee, you will also keep 100% of the Writer s share of the publishing and make applicable performance income. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the range of what could work for this pitch: Photograph by Ed Sheeran: Last Friday Night by Katy Perry: We Don t Talk Anymore by Charlie Puth: Although the references have vocals, this request is for instrumentals only. Please submit contemporary sounding Instrumental Cues that have a primarily guitar-focused approach. Your production can range from a Singer/Songwriter sound to a more Top-40 style. Your submissions should feature a central melodic idea and build momentum by adding and subtracting different elements to add dynamics and interest as your Cues progress. While you can have some MIDI-Based electronic elements in your production, incorporating some great (actual) guitar parts will help you a lot for this pitch. Please submit Cues that are approximately 90 seconds in length. Non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings and easy edit points would be best for this pitch! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way shape of form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, texture, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Exclusive, In-House Library will pay an initial buyout fee of $250 for 100% of the Composition and Master rights. On top of the per track fee, you will also keep 100% of the Writer s share of the publishing and make applicable performance income. This Library offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so the music you submit for this pitch CANNOT be signed with any other publishers or catalogs. Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals Cues Online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Sunday, January 22nd, TAXI #S170122GB 5

6 Instrumental Listing (continued) ADULT CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTALS are needed for a $1,500, NON-EXCLUSIVE Placement in a Radio Commercial for a Major Bank. Please submit commercial-friendly, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Instrumentals that would generally be in the style and vibe of these references: Unfaithful by Rhianna: Hello by Adele: Chandelier by Sia: Although the references above have vocals, this pitch is for instrumentals only. Please submit well-crafted Instrumentals that are compelling from start to finish, with instrumentation that s typically heard in a radio-friendly Adult Contemporary song. Your instrumentation should use some natural/real/organic instruments. However, if you sample libraries or virtual instruments, please be sure that they sound incredibly natural and real. Nothing stiff or obviously MIDI-driven will work for this pitch. TAXI Tip: About half of Adult Contemporary songs are about relationships that went down to the drain. Those songs are often in minor keys and sound negative or somewhat depressing. Because this Instrumental is needed for a Radio Commercial, we d suggest going with tracks that sound positive and/or emotionally uplifting. This piece is probably needed for a retirement style commercial for the bank, so try to imagine what would sound good under a voiceover asking if you ve got your retirement covered. A/C that would appeal to a fifty-something audience/demographic is probably a good bet! Your submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Do not copy or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are finish. The estimated licensing fee will be $1,500 per track. No publishing splits! You will keep ownership of 100% of the Publishing and Master rights. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this pitch. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Wednesday, Tuesday 17th, TAXI #Y170117AC NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTALS CUES are needed by a big media company s NON-Exclusive, In-House Music Library that supplies music directly to its roster of Hit Reality Shows. Give them well-crafted, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that are in the general ballpark of artists like, (but not limited to) Arcade Fire, AWOLNATION, Twenty One Pilots etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the stylistic wheelhouse of what they re looking for: Reflektor By Arcade Fire: Sail by AWOLNATION: Ride by Twenty One Pilots: Although the references above have vocals, this pitch is for instrumentals only. Your submission should have an edgy, contemporary Indie Rock sound with some electronic elements blended in. Make sure your Instrumental Cue has great melodies, captivating drumbeats, and delivers a genuine Indie vibe. Your Cue should stick to a central melodic theme, and add interest and dynamics by adding and subtracting layers of additional instruments and parts as it progresses. Please avoid guitar solos or anything that s too frenetic or overpowering, as it could distract from a scene s dialog. All Instrumentals should be at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and non-faded/ buttoned/ stinger endings are strongly recommended. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their music in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Sunday, January 29th, TAXI #S170129CI NEW LISTING - INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a well-connected, Non-Exclusive Music Licensing Company for a specific TV Show. They re looking for contemporary, Mid-to-Up Tempo Cues typical of what you d hear on the Rock charts today. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the stylistic range they re searching in: Electric Feel by MGMT: We Should Be Walking by Melpo Mene: When The Lights Go Out by Go Tell The Eskimo: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Give them current sounding Instrumental Cues that have a true Indie Rock vibe and style with great musicianship and engaging melodies. Tracks with standard Indie Rock Instrumentation like guitars, bass, drums, and some light electronic or synth sounding elements (similar to the referenced tracks above) should work best for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 1:30 long, give or take. Short intros, or no intro at all, easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are strongly recommended for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced tracks in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for 6

7 tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-Exclusive 50/50 deal. You ll get 50% of any applicable sync fees and 100% of the Writer s share. The Publisher will get 50% of any sync fees and 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this pitch. You ll maintain full ownership of the original Copyright and Master Recording. Please submit one to three Songs Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Monday, January 30th, TAXI #Y170130IR Instrumental Listing (continued) NEW LISTING - ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES with Minimal Male or Female Vocals are needed by a NON-Exclusive Music Library for a specific TV show. They re looking for high-energy Up-Tempo Rock Instrumental Cues. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the stylistic range they re looking for: Toyota Camry Oh Yeah! Commercial: Take It Or Leave It by Jet (0:25-1:02): Dance, Dance by Fall Out Boy: Although these references have vocals, this pitch is for primarily instrumentals (with group vocal chants) only. No full lyrics are needed. Please submit high-energy Rock Instrumental Cues with catchy guitar riffs, electrifying drumming, and roaring bass lines. Your Instrumental Cues should sound like a real Rock band playing, with some vocal chants similar to the style of the referenced bands. Vocal parts like: whoas, yeahs, heys, woo-hoos, etc. will all work for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 1:30 in length. Short intros, or no intro at all, easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are strongly recommended for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 split. You'll get 100% of the Writer's share. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this pitch. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Tuesday, January 31st, TAXI #Y170131RC NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY POP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a well-connected, Non-Exclusive Music Licensing Company for a specific TV Show. They re looking to find cool, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues that would be on a playlist with these references: If It Ain't Love Jason Derulo: Me Too by Meghan Trainor: Let Me Love You by DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Please submit rhythmically engaging Pop Instrumental Cues that have a current sounding approach with fresh sounding synth leads, pads, beats, and ear candy. Your submissions should be compelling, with plenty of catchy melodic hooks throughout. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme, while adding and removing layers of instruments as your piece progresses to create forward momentum and dynamic interest throughout. Be sure to avoid anything that s overly busy or frenetic, as it could distract from dialogue in scenes that it s used in. All submissions should be at least 1:30 long, give or take. Short intros, or no intro at all, easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are strongly recommended for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced tracks in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-Exclusive 50/50 deal. You ll get 50% of any applicable sync fees and 100% of the Writer s share. The Publisher will get 50% of any sync fees and 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this pitch. You ll maintain full ownership of the original Copyright and Master Recording. Please submit one to three Songs Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Wednesday, February 1st, TAXI #Y170201PI NEW LISTING - EPIC, HYBRID TRAILER INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Large, cutting edge Music Licensing Company that has tons placements in TV and Films. They re looking for dramatic, Mid-Tempo Instrumentals that have the intensity and Three Act arrangement of a typical Feature Film Trailer. Please listen to the following examples to get in the general ballpark of what they need: Echelon" (Mortal Instruments trailer music): We Are The Resistance by Kings & Creatures: Creation of Earth by Thomas Bergersen: Please give them well-crafted Trailer Instrumentals that deliver a powerful, compelling energy. The structure of your instrumental should be what you d typically hear in film trailers. Your Instrumental should start with slow build and progress into a dramatic climax. Using a Three Act arrangement will make your piece more desirable for end users. Your arrangement should make use of a variety of Electronic and Orchestral instrumentation such as risers, pads, hits, stings and even some minimal vocal chants. All submissions should be at least two and a half minutes long, with good edit points and big, dramatic stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure your material is NOT already signed to any other Libraries or Catalogs. They split sync fees 50/50. You ll keep 100% of your Writer s share and they ll keep 100% of the Publishing. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Copyright. Broadcast 7

8 quality is needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Thursday, February 2nd, TAXI #S170202EI Instrumental Listing (continued) NEW LISTING - ELECTROCLASH/ RETRO ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed for several $1,500, Direct-to-Music Supervisor, NON- Exclusive placements in a new Science Fiction TV Series done by the same producers as the hit TV show, Mr. Robot. They re looking for retro sounding, Mid-to- Up Tempo Instrumental Cues that could be heard on a playlist with artists like (but not limited to), Droid Bishop, M83, Dynatron, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the stylistic range of what this Music Supervisor needs: Nightland by Droid Bishop: Midnight City by M83: Stars of the Night Dynatron: Please submit original Instrumental Cues with an authentic Retro Sound and feel. Your instrumentation should use early, classic-sounding synths, pads, and leads that are reminiscent of the 1980s and 1990s electronic wave. Drums with tons of reverb will also help your Cue emulate that retro vibe this Music Supervisor is after. Recent recordings that sound retro will work for this, and if you ve got any original vintage pieces that actually date back to that era, this Supervisor is likely to be all over it! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with good edit points and buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,500, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch. You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and 100% of any applicable performance royalties. Plus, you'll also keep 100% of your Publishing and Master ownership. You need to own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than on 11:59PM (PST), on Friday, February 3rd, TAXI #Y170203RE NEW LISTING - DARK, MOODY INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed for a bunch of $1,500, Direct-to-Music Supervisor, NON-Exclusive placements in a new Sci-Fi Series done by the same producers as the hit TV show, Mr. Robot. They re looking for gloomy, Down-to-Mid Tempo Instrumental Cues that could be heard on a playlist with artists like (but not limited to), Massive Attack, Portishead, The Weeknd, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to these references to get in the stylistic ballpark, and hear the range of what they re looking for: Black Milk by Massive Attack: Numb by Portishead: High For This by The Weeknd: Although the references have vocals in them, this Music Supervisor needs Instrumentals only for this pitch. Give them dark, ominous Instrumental Cues that deliver a gloomy, menacing overall vibe, with engaging beats, and unique electronic and/or live instrumentation. Please stick to a singular motif throughout your Cue to keep your submission emotionally and melodically consistent from beginning to end. One scene one mood! As always, please avoid anything overly frenetic that could be a distraction from dialog. This request is much more about mood than it is winning Composer of the Year ;-) All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length, with easy edit points and buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,500, depending on the ultimate placement. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch. You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and 100% of any applicable performance royalties. Plus, you'll also keep 100% of your Publishing and Master ownership. You need to own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Saturday, February 4th, TAXI #Y170204DM NEW LISTING - DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed for several $1,500, Direct-to-Music Supervisor, NON-Exclusive placements in a new Science Fiction TV Series done by the same producers as the hit TV show, Mr. Robot. Please submit innovative, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that could be heard on the same playlist as acts like Skrillex, EH!DE, DatsiK, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get an idea of the sound and vibe they need for this show: Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites by Skrillex: Invasion (VIP) by EH!DE: Nuke 'Em DatsiK: Although some of the references have vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch. Give them fresh, Dubstep Cues that have plenty of unique and current-sounding electronic elements, big drops, rhythmic stutter parts, and tons of ear candy. Your submissions should use creative, modern-sounding production techniques, with very contemporary Electronic instrumentation. Be sure to avoid anything that s overly frenetic because it might compete too much with dialog or a voiceover. We know that might be somewhat difficult with Dubstep, but try to imagine your submission playing under dialog. If you think it might be too busy and distracting, you might want to re-mix it or submit another composition. 8

9 All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length, with easy edit points and stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,500, depending on the ultimate placement. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch. You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and 100% of any applicable performance royalties. Plus, you'll also keep 100% of your Publishing and Master ownership. You need to own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Sunday, February 5th, TAXI #Y170205DI Instrumental Listing (continued) NEW LISTING - TENSION-BUILDING INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a large TV Production Company s Non-Exclusive, In-House Music Library that supplies music directly to its roster of Hit Reality Shows. They re looking for compelling, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Tension Cues that could work well for Reality TV Shows in the stylistic wheelhouse of these examples: The Mentalist-Jane Kills Red John (0:00-1:13) Scandal (0:00-1:42) Catfish (1:40-2:18) Please submit dramatic, anticipatory, tension-inducing Instrumental Cues that could add a sense of expectancy to a scene. Cues that start with simple, atmospheric drones and/or pads, then build to a climactic stinger ending will work well. Add and subtract layers of instruments and/or rhythm instruments as your Cue moves forward so it sounds like it s leading to something. All Instrumentals should be at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and non-faded/ buttoned/ stinger endings are strongly recommended. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their music in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Monday, February 6th, TAXI #Y170206TB NEW LISTING - DRIVING ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by boutique Music Library with tons of credits in big Feature Films, countless TV Shows, and TV Commercials. This company has just started running Listings with TAXI. They re currently searching for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Rock Cues that you d find on a playlist with bands like (but not limited to) Weezer, Blink-182, Sum 41, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the general stylistic wheelhouse of what they re looking for. Beverly Hills by Weezer: She's Out Of Her Mind by Blink-182: In Too Deep by Sum 41: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Please send them well-crafted, hard-hitting Rock Cues that have an edgy, but Pop-like vibe to them. Your Cues should sound like a real Rock band (not a oneman-band-in-a-box) and have in-your-face guitars, live-sounding drums, and a driving bass part. Build your Cue around a compelling beat, a catchy guitar melody, and single-minded mood from top to bottom. Avoid any guitar solos in the higher registers that could distract from a scene s dialog, as well as any instruments that sound stiff, MIDI-driven, or obviously quantized. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes in length. Short intros, or no intro at all, easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are strongly recommended for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced tracks in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Music Library offers an EXCLUSIVE deal with a cool twist. You ll keep 25% of all gross income generated by your music, plus you ll get 100% of the Writer s share income generated by your PRO. In other words, if the company licenses your music under a blanket deal, you ll get income. If they license it for a Youtube video, you ll get income. Not all music libraries pay you for things like that! The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. Because this is an Exclusive deal, the music you submit for this pitch cannot already be signed with any other Libraries or Publishers. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Composition rights. Please submit one to three Instrumentals Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Wednesday, February 8th, TAXI #S170208DR NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY HOUSE INSTRUMENTALS CUES are needed for several $1,500, Direct-to-Music Supervisor, NON-Exclusive placements in a new Science Fiction TV Series done by the same producers as the hit TV show, Mr. Robot. They re looking for current-sounding, Mid-to-Up Instrumental Cues you d hear on playlists with acts like (but NOT limited to) Disclosure feat. Sam Smith, Calvin Harris ft. Ayah Marar, Kiesza, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the stylistic wheelhouse of what they re looking for: Latch by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith: Thinking About You by Calvin Harris ft. Ayah Marar: Black Beatles Kiesza: NOTE: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch. Please submit modern, well-structured House Instrumental Cues that are rhythmically and melodically solid, with a contemporary approach that sounds like it 9

10 could fit on a playlist with the references above and other acts in that ballpark. Build your Cue around a focused, central melodic theme, while layering your instruments in and out as your Cue progresses to keep it dynamically interesting, forward moving, and not sounding too repetitive, linear, or one-dimensional. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long with good edit points and buttoned/stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,500, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch. You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and 100% of any applicable performance royalties. Plus, you'll also keep 100% of your Publishing and Master ownership. You need to own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on 11:59PM (PST), on Thursday, February 9th, TAXI #Y170209CH Instrumental Listing (continued) NEW LISTING - BLUES INSTRUMENTAL CUES with some ROCK influence are needed by boutique Music Library with tons of credits in big Feature Films, countless TV Shows, and TV Commercials. This company has just started running Listings with TAXI. They re looking for Mid to Up Tempo Blues Rock Cues in the stylistic wheelhouse of acts like (but not limited to) Moreland & Arbuckle, The Sheepdogs, Gary Clark Jr., etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the general ballpark of what they re looking for: Tall Boogie by Moreland & Arbuckle: Feeling Good by The Sheepdogs: Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Please submit Bluesy, Rock influenced Instrumental Cues that have an appealing feel, tone, and attitude to them. Your Instrumental Cue should be gritty, simple, and direct, with a tight, stomping rhythm section, and confident, tasty guitar riffs. Please do NOT submit any Old School Blues OR Contemporary Rock for this pitch. This Library is currently only looking for genuine Blues Cues with some Rock swagger that s as authentic as the referenced artists. Instrumentation and a performance sounds like a real band performed it will go a long way for this pitch. Please avoid anything that sounds stiff, MIDI-driven, or obviously quantized. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes in length. Short intros, or no intro at all, easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are strongly recommended for this pitch. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced tracks in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Music Library offers an EXCLUSIVE deal with a cool twist. You ll keep 25% of all gross income generated by your music, plus you ll get 100% of the Writer s share income generated by your PRO. In other words, if the company licenses your music under a blanket deal, you ll get income. If they license it for a Youtube video, you ll get income. Not all music libraries pay you for things like that! The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. Because this is an Exclusive deal, the music you submit for this pitch cannot already be signed with any other Libraries or Publishers. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Composition rights. Please submit one to three Instrumentals Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Thursday, February 9th, TAXI #Y170209BI NEW LISTING - CURRENT-SOUNDING HIP-HOP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive, In-House Music Library owned by a large media company that needs music for many of its Hit TV Shows. They re looking for contemporary, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that are in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like, (but not limited to) Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert, ScHoolboy Q ft. Kanye West, J. Cole, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get an idea of the feel and vibe they need: Bad and Boujee by Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert: THat Part ScHoolboy Q ft. Kanye West: False Prophets by J. Cole: Although the references above have vocals, this pitch is for instrumentals only! Please submit Cues that are modern sounding and melodically engaging with 808-style kick drums, sub-bass lines, contemporary sounding synth parts, and unique hi-hat patterns. Your Instrumental Cue should deliver an edgy, current sound that you d typically hear by artists in this genre. Make sure your Cue has plenty of builds and intriguing ear candy. You d also be wise to avoid instruments or parts that overly frenetic, or in such a high register that they could distract from any dialog the music might play under. All Instrumentals should be at least 2 minutes in length. Your submissions should have easy edit points and non-faded/ buttoned/ stinger endings. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Friday, February 10th, TAXI #Y170210HI NEW LISTING - QUIRKY, DRAMEDY-Style INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a big Production Company s NON-Exclusive, In-House Music Library for placements in a variety of Hit Reality TV Shows they produce. They re looking for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues that you could hear on shows like, (but not limited to): Long Island Medium, The Little Couple, Leah Remini: It s All Relative, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get an idea of what they need for this pitch: Long Island Medium (:03 to :15): The Little Couple (0:27-1:42): Leah Remini: It s All Relative (0:29 1:09): Give them fun, lighthearted, bouncy Instrumental Cues that could work for silly, funny, or sneaky scenes in a reality television series. Instrumentation that could work well for this pitch includes (but not limited to): Pizzicato Strings, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Xylophone, Tympani, Oboe, Clarinet, Whistles, etc. Your Cue 10