T A X I INDUSTRY LISTINGS. How to Get Ten Times More Placements

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1 T A X I INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 11/15/2015******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions Dear Passengers, How to Get Ten Times More Placements A couple of months ago, on an episode of TAXI TV, I announced that I was going to tell people how to get Ten Times More Placements at our annual convention, The Road Rally. I delivered on that promise on Friday morning, November 6 th, during my opening speech. I only had five minutes to deliver the speech, so people weren t able to take notes as quickly as the words were coming out of my mouth! So many people have ed, asking for my speech in print that I decided to send it out to everybody. Here are my notes for the speech in their entirety. Use them well, and good luck! Talk to you soon, Michael What I m about to tell you might seem idiotically simple and obvious to some of you, but you d be surprised how many people don t do what I m about to tell you! And that s what s going to help you get Ten Times More Placements with your music! I need to do this in 5 minutes or less, so write fast! Step 1: Figure out what you do best, and concentrate on doing ONLY that ONE THING to start out. Step 2: Forget about writing songs at least for now, and concentrate on doing just Instrumental Cues for the time being! Why? You don t have to write lyrics, which are a time sucker, and lyrics can really narrow the possibilities for placements because they often conflict with the TV show s story line. You don t need to sing a compelling vocal, which is also a huge time sucker! Cues are typically shorter and have only one or two sections in their arrangement. In other words, Cues are just plain easier to make, and they take a lot less time to write and record! For example s sake, let s assume that what you do best is play guitar and a few other stringed instruments like slide Dobro, Banjo, and Mandolin. Let s also assume that you ve got a very modest home studio with nothing more than basic ProTools, a microphone and interface, a compressor plugin and some sort of reverb; but you know how to use that rig to get great sounds on your guitar and other stringed instruments. Step 3: Make a list of genres you can do with nothing more than your guitar and those other stringed instruments. Let s pick Swampy Cues for this example! Step 4: Make a list of TV shows that use that genre of music: Here are just a few that I found on Google! Swamp People Duck Dynasty Mountain Men Ice Road Truckers Ax Men Swamp Loggers Swamp Pawn The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man Swamp Wars Swamp Murders Swamp Man you get the idea! That s ELEVEN shows that use the kind of music YOU make, and I m sure there are plenty more! Step 5: Watch those shows! Watch several full episodes of EACH of them, and make notes about the types of scenes and the tempos and moods of the swampy music they use: Uplifting, sad, anticipatory, tension, suspense, traveling music, end of a long day music, and so on 1

2 Step 6: Makes lists or spreadsheets of this information! What moods, tempos, keys, and compliment of instruments do they use? Do they have intros or not? Do they have buttoned endings or not, and so forth? Become the master of the Swampy Cue! Step 7: Assuming you have a day job, set aside 2 hours per weekday, and 10 hours over the weekend to write and record your swampy cues! That s 20 hours a week, and if you want to be successful, that s not a lot of time to invest in yourself! Step 8: Every time you write and record a new Swampy Cue, ask yourself this when you re done: What else can I do with the same compliment of instruments and sounds? You ve already got them ready to go, so work smarter, not harder! If you just did a slow, sad cue, why not do an up-tempo, happy cue right after it, using the same instruments, sounds, and settings with a new tempo, melody, and mood? Don t make life harder than it has to be. If you average 7 cues a week, you ll have about 350 cues done by the end of the year! If just 250 of those cues get picked up by music libraries, you re going to start getting a lot more placements than you re getting now. By the way, no single library is going to want 250 of your swampy cues, and you don t want to be in just one library!! Spread your bets among as many good libraries as you can! Five in this one, three in that, and so on. And for goodness sake: don t fall in Library Love with the first company that signs you! I know we all just want to be loved, and it s easy to feel like, This guy GETS me, so he s my publisher. Polygamy is perfectly legal in the music library world!!! I recommend it, because when one library is hot, another might be cold spread your bets! So, to recap: Figure out what you do best right now, start with that, do your homework, make a plan, and stick with it! And for those of you who are going to walk up to me later and say, But Michael, I write songs! Yes you do, but now you now also create Instrumental Cues, and that s the faster, easier route to making money with your music, and getting ten times more placements! Talk to you soon, Michael **************************************************************************************************************** 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! ********************************************************************************************************************************** Blues Listings SOLO, ACOUSTIC BLUES SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by an A-List, Top-Tier Music Licensing Company with tons of great placements in Film, TV, and Commercials. Please submit original, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic ballpark of legends like Robert Johnson, Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, John Lee Hooker, etc., etc., etc. Give them old-timey Blues songs with well-performed acoustic guitar, and a great vocal performance that captures the vibe-y traditional Blues sound that all the references share. Lyric themes can vary, but should be typical of what s commonly heard in Traditional Blues music. Universal lyrics will work best for this pitch, so please avoid references to specific names, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this. Broadcast quality is needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 25, TAXI #Y151125AB ORIGINAL, CONTEMPORARY BLUES SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a 5-Star, NON-Exclusive Music Library that s nailed down countless placements in big Feature Films, TV shows, and Commercials. They re eagerly searching for great songs in All-Tempos that would appeal to the fans of artists like Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Corey Harris, etc., etc., etc. Give them well-crafted Blues songs with well-played, authentic Blues instrumentation, and a vocal performance that s immediately engaging. Please avoid submitting songs with tons of guitar solos or extensive jamming, as this might be too busy to work well under the dialog in TV shows and films. Universal, Blues-related lyric themes about the heartbreaking aspects of love, relationships, and life s struggles should work best for this pitch. 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, and tone. This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this. Broadcast quality is needed (great 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 (PDT), on Friday, November 27, TAXI #S151127CB Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.) CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HITS with Male Vocals are needed by a hard-plugging, Nashville-based Music Publisher for a legendary, Multi-Platinum Country Superstar that s working on a new record. Please submit radio-worthy Songs in All-Tempos (Mid-to-Up-Tempo preferred), that would appeal to the fans of artists like George Strait, Blake Shelton, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: He has one of Country Music s most iconic and recognizable voices and has garnered an incredible number of Grammys and tons of other awards over the years. Songs need to be amazing, visual, and modern, with undeniable radio appeal. Melodies needed to be competitive with what s being played on Country radio, and feature a big, driving, stand-alone hit chorus. Limit verses to 2 to 3 max, and note that tightly structured ABABCB songs are preferred. This mature artist is known for songs that have emotional depth and 2

3 relatable stories told via modern Country lyrics. He can basically sing the phone book, but give him radio-friendly songs that can compete with younger artists like Lee Brice and Blake Shelton. Songs should portray a mature, seasoned outlook on life. Something with a deeper meaning that makes the world a better place. Give them Hit songs that are undeniably awesome, with fresh melodies, great hooks, and above all, a unique storyline that Nashville has yet to hear. Your chorus needs to be incredibly strong and ready for radio. You d be wise to have a really solid vocal performance on your demo to help capture the attention of this Publisher and the artist. Your demo quality needs to be competitive with songs being pitched on the Row. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a songby-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 (PDT), on Monday, November 16, TAXI #Y151116CH NEW LISTING - POSITIVE, CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an extremely active Nashville-based Music Publisher that pitches to many of the biggest names in Country Music on a very regular basis. They re looking really hard to find Hit Songs in All-Tempos (Midto-Ups preferred, amazing Ballads will be considered), that would appeal to the fans of acts like Lee Brice, Miranda Lambert, Hunter Hayes, Maddie & Tae, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the Publisher: Looking for VISUAL Contemporary Country story songs with fresh lyrical perspectives and engaging storylines that are positive and uplifting, to pitch to various projects and artists. For example, the lyrics might have a silver lining, a ray of hope, humorous slice-of-life story with a deeper emotional meaning that encourages listeners and tug the heartstrings, etc. Melodies need to be competitive with what's currently playing on Country radio, and feature B-I-G, driving, stand-alone hit chorus. Limit verses to 2 or 3 max, and note that tightly structured ABABCB songs are preferred. Capture the industry's attention with a catchy, individualistic title to help your song stand out above the clutter. Also, hooks with an unexpected twist are really welcome. Lyrics need to be clear, direct, conversational, VERY VISUAL, unique, dramatic, and emotionally compelling. You'll want to avoid overly repetitive, abstract, generalized, corny, or familiar sounding lines, and please note that we re not looking for songs with drinking, cheating, depressing/negative themes, but rather very compelling songs that are fun, energetic, uplifting, and resonate with listeners. Great quote, right? We couldn t have said it better ourselves, so we won t even try! Your demo quality needs to be competitive with songs being pitched on Music Row. 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 and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Monday, November 30, TAXI #S151130CO Country Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a boutique Music Library (with international distribution) for placements in TV, Film, Trailers, and Commercials. Give them well-crafted Songs that fall in a wide range of what you would hear on today s Country charts, and would appeal to fans of acts like Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, just to name a few! Anything contemporary could be fair game for this pitch. Please submit rhythmically, melodically, and vocally compelling Songs that sound like a real Country act, not a one-person band that s trying to sound like the real deal. Lyrically, stick to visual storylines that are universal enough to work well for a variety of scenes. Do your best to avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. We know that can be hard in Country songs, so don t sweat it too much if your song mentions a time in your life, or my home town kind of stuff. Taking Suzy to the prom in 92 could be a problem ;-) Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, so please be sure the Songs you submit for this pitch are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll keep 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. 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 Sunday, December 6, TAXI #S151206CO NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Female Vocals are needed by a hard-working Nashville Music Publisher that s pitching directly to a chart-topping Country Superstar who s working on her next album. They re looking for extremely well-crafted Songs that could be found on the same playlist as Automatic by Miranda Lambert, Chainsaw by The Band Perry, Little Toy Guns by Carrie Underwood, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: This is for a chart topping, multi-award-winning, multi-platinum- selling female artist. One of the tops in the genre. As big as they get. Needing incredibly fresh and original tunes that can contend with and continue her long impressive streak of hits. If it's not a Song of the Year caliber tune it's not going to be strong enough here. This artist is a writer herself and she co-writes with some of the best in the business, so it's truly going to have to be a one of a kind song that would make an artist say I can't write it any better than that. Anything less won't cut it. No stock melodies - really try to present a fresh yet still marketable idea that isn't the same old, same old. It can't be so out there that radio won't play it though. Top notch vocals and melodies with some range would be a plus here. Give them chart-worthy songs with fresh, conversational lyrics that are filled with visual imagery, paired with really fresh melodies. Your demo quality needs to be competitive with songs that are being pitched on Music Row. 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 and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Thursday, December 10, TAXI #S151210CO NEW LISTING - ALT COUNTRY SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an Artist/Band focused Music Library with a great track record of placements, especially in TV. They re looking for Songs in All-Tempos that would appeal to the fans of acts like Ryan Bingham, Lydia Loveless, Hayes Carll, Nikki Lane, etc., etc., etc. Please submit great songs with a cohesive structure, authentic sounding instrumentation, and an earnest vocal delivery that s often one of the hallmarks of the Alt Country genre. Songs should have well-crafted melodies and a killer chorus. Remember, they re not looking for straight up Country for this pitch; rather, they re looking for songs that have a distinct Indie-esque quality which tends to appeal to a young-ish, hip crowd. Lyric themes can vary, and universal lyrics will work best. Please avoid mentioning specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They offer an EXCLUSIVE deal. You ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share, and you ll get 100% of the Writer s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Saturday, December 12, TAXI #S151212AC NEW LISTING - TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by the Owner of a Music Library (with global distribution through a major company) for placements in TV, Film, Commercials, and Trailers. Give them traditional, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the stylistic wheelhouse of George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Ray Price, Loretta Lynn, etc., etc., etc. Please submit authentic sounding songs with a distinct, old-timey vocal signature, and an overall performance that has a vibe that stays true to the Traditional Country genre. A fiddle or pedal steel would be welcome additions, but they re not necessary to get a forward just a bonus. Lyric themes can vary, but should be consistent with those generally heard in Traditional Country music. Universal lyrics are needed, so please avoid specific references to names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. We know that can be hard (the dates, times and places part) with Traditional Country, so don t sweat it too much if your lyrics talk about your hometown or your high school girlfriend. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, so please be sure the songs you submit to this pitch are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher gets 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. 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, December 14, TAXI #S151214CO Electronic Listings 3

4 ELECTRONIC, Big Beat ARTISTS with Male or Female Vocals and/or INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a very cool Indie Record Label that s looking for great new acts to sign to their roster. They ran this opportunity earlier this year as TAXI Listing #Y151019BB, but they re STILL looking to find some awesome acts to sign. So, if you made a submission to that listing, please submit different material this time around. They re looking for great acts that are stylistically in the same general ballpark as artists like Fatboy Slim, Orbital, Moby, etc., etc., etc. Give them well-crafted, Mid-to-Up-Tempo music that showcases your clubfriendly sound, with either a killer vocal performance, or an Instrumental performance that stands on its own. Please be sure to include any touring, fanbase, or CD sales figures you may have in your bio. Record labels love it when you ve created some momentum on your own! Your production needs to be competitive for this pitch! Please submit two to three Songs and/or Instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. 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, November 21, TAXI #Y151121BB NEW LISTING - ELECTRO-based ROCK ARTISTS and BANDS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a really cool Indie Record Label that s looking for great new acts to sign to their roster. We ran this opportunity last January as TAXI Listing #S151016ER, and they re still searching for just the right thing! If you made a submission to that Listing, please send different material this time around. They re hunting for awesome Bands or Artists that could be found on the same playlist as acts like HEALTH, IAMX, Nine Inch Nails, etc., etc., etc. Give them Electro-based Rock Songs that are rhythmically, melodically, and lyrically engaging, with an outstanding vocal performance that s full of angst and bravado. Be sure to include any touring, fanbase, or CD sales figures you may have in your bio to impress them. Your production should be competitive for this pitch! Please submit two to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 24, TAXI #Y151124ER Electronic Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY ELECTRONIC DANCE SONGS (aka EDM) with an URBAN flair and Male or Female Vocals are needed by the CEO of a very High-Quality, Exclusive Music Licensing Company that s nailed down lots of really great placements for TAXI members. Give them Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic ballpark of Turn Down For What by DJ Snake, Jungle Bae by Jack U, Bruk Bruk by Dillon Francis, etc., etc., etc. Please submit fresh, current sounding EDM songs that are rhythmically and melodically compelling, with catchy hooks in every section of the song, and a vocal performance that can run with the big dogs. Lyric themes can vary, but should be something typically heard in the EDM genre. Universal lyrics are needed, so please avoid references to specific names, places, times, dates, brands, and profanity. 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, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal. You ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. They ll get 100% of the Publisher s share, and you ll get 100% of the Writer s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure your material is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. 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 Monday, November 30, TAXI #Y151130ED NEW LISTING - CLUB-FRIENDLY, ELECTRONIC DANCE SONGS (aka EDM) with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an A-List Music Licensing Company with a massive list of great placements in Film, TV, and TV Commercials. They re looking for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic ballpark of popular acts like Steve Aoki, Tiesto, Diplo, Zedd, etc., etc., etc. Give them rhythmically and melodically engaging songs that sound like a real deal EDM cut, with plenty of great big builds, danceable beats, and a really compelling vocal performance. Lyric themes can vary, but should be something that s commonly heard in the EDM genre. Universal lyrics are needed, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They re looking for songs with lyrics at this time, but they may be interested in an instrumental version if they sign your song, so please have that on hand. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure the songs you pitch for this opportunity are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Any sync fees will be split 50/50 with the Company. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Friday, December 11, TAXI #S151211ED Folk Listings EMOTIONALLY UPBEAT, ACOUSTIC-BASED INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an A-List Music Licensing Company with a massive, and we mean massive list of high-end placements in Film, TV, and Commercials! They re looking for solid, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like The Head and The Heart, Family of the Year, Noah And The Whale, etc., etc., etc. Please submit well-crafted Songs that sound like an authentic and modern Indie Folk act, with acoustic instrumentation, and a solid, captivating vocal performance. Great vocal harmonies might give you an edge for this pitch, but they re not absolutely necessary. Songs should have emotionally uplifting melodies and a really compelling, uplifting chorus. Lyric themes can vary, but should be positive and universal, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They re looking for Songs with lyrics at this time, but they may be interested in an instrumental version if they sign your song(s), so please have a mixminus vocal on hand. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure the songs you pitch for this listing are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Publishers. Any sync fees will be split 50/50 with the Company. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 15, TAXI #S151115IF NEW LISTING - EMOTIONALLY UPBEAT, ACOUSTIC-BASED INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an A-List Music Licensing Company with a huge list of high-end placements in Film, TV, and Commercials. They re looking for solid, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like Noah And The Whale, The Head and the Heart, Milo Greene, etc., etc., etc. Please submit well-crafted Songs that sound like an authentic, contemporary Indie Folk act, with acoustic instrumentation, and a strong, captivating vocal performance. Great vocal harmonies might give you an edge for this pitch, but they re not absolutely necessary. Songs should have emotionally uplifting melodies, with plenty of great hooks, and a really compelling chorus. Lyric themes can vary, but should be positive and universal, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They re looking for Songs with lyrics at this time, but they may be interested in an instrumental version if they sign your song(s), so please have a mix-minus vocal on hand. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure the songs you pitch for this listing are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Publishers. Any sync fees will be split 50/50 with the Company. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 4

5 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three 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 Wednesday, December 2, TAXI #Y151202IF NEW LISTING - EMOTIONALLY UPBEAT, INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male, Female, or Duet Vocals are needed by an Artist/Band-focused Music Library that s consistently landing great TV placements. Please submit lively, toe-tapping, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the stylistic wheelhouse of acts like The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Blind Pilot, The Paper Kites, etc., etc., etc. Well-crafted songs that use authentic, organic sounding instrumentation and a cool vocal that makes you sound like a real-deal Indie Folk act will hit the sweet spot for this pitch. Give them songs with engaging melodies, attention grabbing parts in all sections of the song (lyrically and melodically), and a big, emotionally upbeat chorus. Group harmonies, foot stomps, and handclaps could all help you shine for this pitch. Lyric themes can vary, but should be consistent with themes you d typically hear in the Indie Folk genre. Universal lyrics will work best, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They offer an EXCLUSIVE deal. You ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share, and you ll get 100% of the Writer s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. 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, December 8, TAXI #Y151208IF Hard to Classify (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COVERS of CLASSIC HITS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a NON-Exclusive Music Library that has lots of great Film and TV placements. We ran this search last September as TAXI Listing # U150927CV. Although we sent the company a nice sized batch of great material, they let us know they can use a lot more! If you submitted to Listing #U150927CV, please send different Covers this time around. Give them contemporary-sounding, well-performed Covers in All-Tempos of memorable Classic Songs, not deep album cuts that nobody remembers ;-) They re open to a variety of genres for this pitch, as long as your interpretation is contemporary sounding, and not a re-make of the classic version. Take a listen to the following references they gave us to get an idea of what could work for this pitch: California Dreamin Cover by Sia: I Put A Spell On You Cover by Alice Smith: All Along The Watchtower Cover by Devlin ft. Ed Sheeran: Everybody Wants to Rule the World Cover by Lorde: Sweet Child O Mine Cover by Taken By Trees: Happy Together Cover by Filter: Got it? Cool, interesting Covers of Classic Hits sounds fun! They re NOT looking for sound-a-likes for this pitch! Your vocal and instrumental performance and production should be really solid for this pitch. That said, you could submit very stripped-down Covers if they have a great vibe and something really compelling going on in the performance and overall approach! You d be wise to avoid covers of songs that would be unaffordable or nearly impossible to license like; The Rolling Stones, U2, The Beatles, Neil Young, etc. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced covers in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for the type of songs that could work for this pitch. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 split. You ll get 50% of any Master License Fees and the company will get the other 50%. You must own or control the Master Recording to submit for this pitch. The original copyright holders will get any income from Publishing. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Please submit one to three Covers online or per CD no later than 11:59 PM (PST), on Monday, November 23rd, TAXI #U151123CV Instrumental Listings INDIE ELECTRO POP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a VERY successful Music Library that s beefing up their Instrumental Catalog for the shows they re currently feeding music to. Give them believable Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic ballpark of acts like Purity Ring, M83, The Naked and Famous, etc., etc., etc. Please submit lively Cues that have all the appeal of the references, with authentic Indie Pop-based instrumentation, coupled with cool electro elements and sounds. Build your Cue around a catchy central melodic theme that grabs the attention of the audience rhythmically and melodically. All submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Instrumental Cues with buttoned/stinger endings are recommended. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please do NOT submit material for this pitch that s already signed by any other music libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 15, TAXI #S151115PC NEW LISTING - EMOTIONALLY UPBEAT, BLUEGRASS INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a great UK-based Production Music Library that s directly feeding music to a popular road trip style Reality TV Show. Please submit toe-tappin Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general 5

6 stylistic wheelhouse of acts like Lonsome River Band, Trampled By Turtles, Steep Canyon Rangers, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get in general ballpark of what they need: Long Gone by Lonesome River Band: Don t Look Down by Trampled By Turtles: Looking Glass by Steep Canyon Rangers: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch. Give them well-crafted, acoustic-based Instrumental Cues that deliver a lively, emotionally upbeat Open Road type feel, with great musicianship from top to bottom. Ensemble size can vary, but should use instrumentation that s typical of the genre (banjos, mandolins, acoustic guitars, Dobro, fiddle, etc.). Authenticity is important for this library, so anything that sounds stiff, synthetic, or obviously MIDI will not work for this pitch. Submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with easy edit points and non-faded endings. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced acts or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for texture, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library, so please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental 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 (PDT), on Monday, November 16th, TAXI #U151116BG Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - MELANCHOLY, SOLO PIANO INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with lots and lots of great TV and Film placements. They want to grow their catalog of somber, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of Vadim Kiselev, Isaac Shepard, Sebastian Larsson, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get you in the vibe of what they need: Melancholic Piano by Vadim Kiselev: Letting Go by Isaac Shepard: Into The Dark by Sebastian Larsson: Please submit emotionally engaging cues that translate emotional melodic lines in a minimalistic, yet emotionally compelling way. Base your cue around a central melodic theme and don t include any scene changes within your piece. Stick to one idea for this pitch! Submissions should sound like a real acoustic piano, NOT a synthetic, stiff, or MIDI driven performance. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length with easy edit points (if possible) and natural, non-faded, buttoned endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artist in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (Great Sounding Home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library! Please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 16th, TAXI #U151116SP LIGHT, COMEDIC INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with an impressive amount of great placements in both Film and TV. Give them well-crafted Cues that you d hear in shows like An Idiot Abroad, Man Vs. Food, Backpackers, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: It s worth emphasizing to writers that their samples need to sound realistic, as one of the issues we found was things sounded a little 'midi' in general. We know there won't be the resources for real instruments, but Round Robin samples, playing lines in separately/different velocities, panning and taking some time to treat the samples with some fx may all help. We are competing with libraries with live tracks (and we can and have competed successfully with tracks using samples), but this is why it's so important to us. We are looking for Cues for a new library album entitled Comedy Lite. It will be Instrumentals only, and they need to be at least 2 minutes long. This is music to sit behind light comedy programming. It is important tracks are not too over the top - the key here is that the music doesn t do too much of the comic heavy lifting, the pictures will do that. Also these may be sequences where things are more cheeky than out and out humorous. These are more tracks to sit behind reality TV, factual TV, etc. Light instrumentation often works, but don t feel limited. These tracks must be interesting & classy, but remain relatively neutral so they re applicable for a broad spectrum of scenes and get licensed frequently. Cheeky, lethargic and ploddy, quirky and curious can all work. Absolute highest quality samples only, please! Bad or unconvincing midi sounds will be rejected regardless how good the writing is. You heard the man, give him Cues that convey a light comedic quality, rather than an over the top cue. Submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with easy edit points and nonfaded endings. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library, so please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental 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 (PDT), on Tuesday, November 17, TAXI #Y151117LC NEW LISTING - COUNTRY/HIP-HOP HYBRID INSTRUMENTAL CUES (aka HICK-HOP ) are needed by a UK-based Music Library that s directly supplying music to a popular American, Travel-based Reality TV Show. They re searching for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of artists like Big Smo, Lenny Cooper, Colt Ford, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get in the general ballpark of what they need: Kuntry Folk by Big Smo: 6

7 Duramax by Lenny Cooper: Country Thang by Colt Ford: Although the references have vocals in them, this company needs Instrumentals only for this pitch. Please submit organic sounding Instrumental Cues with Country and/or Bluegrass roots over fresh, current Hip-Hop beats. Your submissions should be based around a central melodic theme, with little to no intro, while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation to keep it interesting from beginning to end. Instrumentation like Guitars (acoustic and electric), Fiddles, Dobro, Banjos, and handclaps will all work well for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length, with easy edit points and button/stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library! Please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. All Submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis. No full critiques. Please submit 1-3 instrumental Cues online or per CD, no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 17th, TAXI #U151117HC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - SEVERAL, TRADITIONAL COUNTRY INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a great production Music Library that s directly supplying music to a popular, Travel-based Realty TV Show. Please submit old-timey, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Cues in the general stylistic ballpark of legends like Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Ernest Tubb, etc., etc., etc. Please take a listen to the references below to get you in the vibe they need: Hey, Good Lookin by Hank Williams: Always Late (With Your Kisses) by Left Frizell: Drivin Nails In My Coffin by Ernest Tubb: Give them cowboy-style Cues with traditional instrumentation, and an overall vibe that effectively captures the feeling of the open road. Your submissions should be built around a focused melodic theme, while adding and subtracting different instruments to keep your cues truckin along. Imagine your cues used to support the characters journey through rural America. That s what they need! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length with easy edit points and natural, non-faded, button/stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artist in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (Great Sounding Home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library! Please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 17th, TAXI #U151117TC CONTEMPORARY RAP/HIP-HOP BEATS with a sung and/or rapped Chorus section are needed by a Major Record Label for an Award-winning Rap Star who s working on a new record. Give them energetic Rap/Hip-Hop Beats that could be found on the same playlist as artists like Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: We need energetic Rap tracks with hard drums and big hooks that have the potential to crossover. They ll probably only use the chorus lyrics and instrumental track. Please submit original and innovative Instrumentals that are structured like a modern Hip Hop track, with an incredibly memorable chorus/hook that s sung/rapped by either a Male and/or Female vocal. Your submissions must be cutting-edge, with a slick production that will get this artist and label get excited about using your track. It s very likely that the artist and/or the producer will co-write on this. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD, include lyrics of the chorus section. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 18, TAXI #Y151118HB HYBRID, BIG BEAT TENSION INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by needed by a growing Music Library for placements on a number of popular TV Shows they re supplying music to. Please submit bombastic, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Cues that could commonly be heard in shows like Supergirl, Constantine, Once Upon A Time, etc., etc., etc. They re looking for Cues with BIG heart-pounding rhythms and orchestral instrumentation that creates an epic, tension-laden piece. Try big tympani builds, dramatic cymbal crescendos, hard-hitting kodo or taiko drums, etc. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme, while adding and subtracting layers as your piece moves forward to add dynamics and keep it interesting. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes long with easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please don t submit material for this pitch that s already signed with any other libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental 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 (PDT), on Wednesday, November 18, TAXI #Y151118HC TOP 40-Style INSTRUMENTAL CUES needed by the V.P. of a very large and successful Music Library with tons of great placements in Film, TV, and Commercials. They re hunting for polished, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the broadly stylistic range of Sugar by Maroon 5, Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, Price Tag by Jessie J, Shake it Off by Taylor Swift, etc., etc., etc. Give them energetic, danceable Cues that can add a lively energy and forward movement to a scene. Your submissions should be built around a central melodic motif that s immediately catchy, and add/subtract layers of instruments to keep the Cue dynamically interesting from start to finish. All submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Instrumental Tracks with short intros and buttoned/stinger 7

8 endings are recommended. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON- EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please do NOT submit material for this pitch that s already signed by any other music libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 19, TAXI #S151119PC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - LIGHT, BREEZY HAWAIIAN INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive Boutique Music Library that s feeding music directly to a new, Travel-based Reality TV Show that s about to begin post production. They re on the hunt for organic, well-played, Down-to-Mid- Tempo Instrumental Cues that could be found on the same playlist as acts like Cyril Pahinui, Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, Ledward Kaapana, etc., etc., etc. Kowali by Cyril Pahinui: by Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole: Opihi Moe Moe by Ledward Kaapana: E Ike I Ka Nani A O Hopoe by Sean Na auao: Although one of the references has vocals in it, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Give them original, emotionally uplifting Cues with a true Hawaiian spirit, and well-played acoustic-based instrumentation that s typically heard in this genre ukulele, slack key guitar, lap steel, etc. They re open to both solo instruments and/or small ensemble Instrumental Cues. If you submit a small ensemble Cue, you d be smart to add and subtract additional instruments as your Cue progresses to keep it dynamically interesting from beginning to end. Submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with Easy Edit Points and Non-Faded/Buttoned Endings with a natural decay/ring out are recommended. Short to no intro, and a simple, compelling melodic motif from top to bottom will put smiles on the faces of the editors and the music library alike! Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced acts or songs in any way, shape, or form. 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. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD no later than 11:59 (PST), on Thursday, November 19th, TAXI #U151119HC NEW LISTING - SOMBER, PIANO-BASED DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Boutique Music Licensing Company that gets a lot of TV placements. They re looking hard to find well-crafted Instrumentals that could be found on the same playlist as artists like DJ UkAAb, SamT, Keyminor, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the ballpark of what they need: Epic Sad Dubstep Beat by DJ UkAAB: Piano-Dubstep by SamT: Sad Emotional Dubstep by Keyminor: Give them melancholy, Piano-Based Cues that combine emotionally expressive Dubstep elements like builds and drops to help create a compelling sound and vibe. Contemporary synth sounds, with short to no intro, a catchy, simple melodic motif throughout, and the addition and subtraction of instruments as the Cue progresses will keep it interesting from beginning to end. Please avoid submitting anything that s so chaotic or bombastic that it could distract from the dialog in the scenes it s placed in. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with Easy Edit Points and Button/Stinger endings. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or music in any way shape or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, and tone. Please do not submit any material with unauthorized samples of other artists songs, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE agreement with a 50/50 split. The specific terms of the agreement will be determined directly between you and the Library. 8