Don t Envy Money Making Musicians Become One!

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1 The W or ld s Lea ding In depe nden t A & R C om pa ny INDUSTRY LISTINGS *****************************************UPDATED 10/1/2012************************** TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions ************************************************************************************************ Don t Envy Money Making Musicians Become One! Dear Passengers, Please be honest with me (and yourself). Have you ever felt a little envious of the TAXI members you see getting deals and placements with their music? Would you like to hear their music and find out what they re doing that you might not have tried? Would you like to play your music for industry decision makers face to face? You can do that and so much more, and you can do it for FREE! Yes, of course I m talking about our annual, members only convention, the Road Rally. And there will be at LEAST 97 ways for you to find out how to finally get your music heard, used, and earning income! How Badly Do You REALLY Want to Make Money with Your Music? If you don t take advantage of all the amazing FREE opportunities available to you at our convention, then maybe you don t want it as badly as you think you do. And no, I m not talking to those of you who have been crushed by our bad economy and just can t afford to join us at the Rally. I have plenty of friends who are hurting right now, and I completely understand. I very sincerely hope things turn around for you.

2 I ve been flat broke, and I know first hand how incredibly awful it feels. If you re not hurting financially, and you re not coming to the Road Rally, what s your excuse? Getting out of your comfort zone freaks you out a little? People are always amazed at how quickly they make friends at the Rally, and how supportive their fellow members are. You re not sure what to expect, and if the effort will be worth it? Read on to see exactly what you ll get. And remember, you ve already got a FREE ticket for you, and a second FREE ticket for your significant other or a friend, and they re both just sitting here waiting for you to grab them! Road Rally 2012 Grand Ballroom Panels Diane Warren Keynote Interview Legendary, Mega Hit Songwriter Diane Warren will tell you how she s become one of the most successful songwriters of all time. We ve been trying to get her to appear for years, and THIS year is the one. You really don t want to miss this! The Five Year Plan TAXI member Matt Hirt coined the phrase and the concept that s become the road map to success for many TAXI members over the years. Matt and four other successful members will show how they ve used this realistic and pragmatic Five Year Plan to build their careers. Anatomy of a Placement We re going to cover everything from a Hollywood music supervisor spotting a scene, to his initial brief, to our TAXI listing, to the songs selected by our TAXI A&R person, to the music supervisor selecting one of the songs for the scene, and finally, we ll all watch the scene with the TAXI member s music playing in it! A&R Listening Panel Five panelists from the record label and publisher side of the business will listen to TAXI members songs randomly picked from drop boxes and give live feedback. Some Q&A as well. This is always an EXTREMELY popular panel! Writing Songs for Film & TV with Robin Frederick Writing songs for TV Shows, Films, and Commercials is quite a bit different than writing for Radio and Records. With more than 500 placements of her own, and two bestselling songwriting books under her belt, Robin knows the secret sauce to get your songs to the front of the line, and get them licensed! If Film & TV placements are your target, let Robin give you an arsenal of tips and techniques to help you hit the bull s eye. Tim Myers Interview Tim is THE hottest songwriter/artist on Madison Avenue, but he actually lives in LA! You ve heard his music in a bunch of big time TV commercials and TV shows nearly every day for the last five years. Chase Bank, Keep on, keepin on ring any bells for you? Want to know how Tim has built an income that would make most doctors and lawyers turn green with envy? Don t miss our interview with this incredibly talented, grateful, and deserving young man! Music Supervisor Listening Panel Top Hollywood Music Supervisors listen and comment on randomly picked music from drop boxes. Some Q&A as well. Exposure to Hollywood s finest doesn t get any better than this! The Members Guide to Success Eight TAXI members play their music, and explain how they ve become successful pitching to TAXI s listings, networking at the Rally, and meeting collaborators on the TAXI Forum. Want to know where to start, which path to take, and how to stay productive? Learn from people just like you who have figured it out and become successful! Music Library Listening Panel Head honchos from several great Production Music Libraries listen and give feedback on randomly drawn songs and tracks. Some Q&A as well. This is the panel that always seems to result in relationships and deals for our members! Advertising, Trailers, and Video Games Experts from all three areas give you the skinny on what they need, and how they would use your music. Examples played during the panel. Exclusive VS Non Exclusive Deals This has become the hot button issue on the industry side as well as for musicians. Should you sign non exclusive, re title deals and place your music in several catalogs, or do exclusive deals with one catalog or library? How do music supervisors feel about this issue? We ll explore every possible angle, and help you decide what s right for you, your music, and your career!

3 Murphy s Laws of Songwriting Ralph Murphy is a hit songwriter, producer, publisher, author, and V.P. of International Membership as ASCAP. He s been empowering TAXI members with his direct to the point advice for the last 15 years. Want to know which song form could dramatically increase your chances of success and much, much more? Don t miss the amazing Mr. Murphy! Understanding What Broadcast Quality, Contemporary, and Retro Mean We ll play lots of examples and get expert opinions to help you better understand what these often misunderstood terms actually mean. Want to get more Forwards from TAXI, and make more money with your music? This panel could be a life changer for you! Are You Leaving Money on the Table? There are income streams for musicians you might not even know exist! We ll show you what they are, and how to get your share of the booty! Want to sell more music online and get paid for streaming music? Want to know the music marketing tips the most successful Indie artists are using? Don t miss this panel. Looking for the Hits Listening Panel What do a mega platinum producer, a mega hit song writer/producer, a multi, multi, multi platinum engineer/producer, and one of the highest paid TV composers all have in common? They ll be listening to your music on this high energy panel. More panels will be announced soon. Panels subject to minor changes. You Want Breakout Classes? Here Are Some of the 90 Classes Offered This Year! Songwriting (several) Music Production (several) How to Get More Forwards from TAXI Music Business Networking The Easy Way to Build Your Own Website Selling More Music Online Music Business & Terminology Basics Recording Techniques (several) Artist Management Meta Data and Song Tagging ProTools for Beginners, Intermediate, and Pro Level How to Prep for American Idol and performance based TV shows Country Song Critiques (live) Achieving Success in the Music Business Collecting Unclaimed Income with SoundExchanege Creating a Buzz War Stories of Digital Distribution Booking House Concerts Multiple Streams of Income Audio Mastering for Film & TV Enhancing Your Performance Techniques Marketing Your Music Understanding and Creating DubStep Get Your Song Heard by Legendary Producer Michael Lloyd Staying the Course & Enjoying the Journey Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession Landing Artist Sponsorship Deals Radio Branding and Artist Development More to be announced approximately 90 classes in all! Classes subject to minor changes

4 You Want to Meet Industry Experts Face to Face? Great, each TAXI member gets a FREE One to One Mentoring Session with the Mentor of his or her choice! Want to Meet Collaborators? Not a problem. Chances are you ll make new friends and meet collaborators before you finish going through the registration line seriously! Want to Play at an Open Mic? Awesome, we ve got SIX of them, two each night! (First come, first served). Want to Become Successful with Your Music? There are three things almost all our successful members do: 1) Go to the Road Rally you ll probably learn more in one weekend than you have in your entire career! We hear that all the time! 2) Become an active TAXI Forum member and build a network of friends and collaborators. 3) Read the listings VERY carefully, pitch selectively, and look for common threads in the comments from our screeners. We ve only got 100 of the TAXI Road Rally Discounted ($123/night) rooms left at the hotel. By the way, it s a really nice hotel, and the remaining rooms will sell out quickly once people get this . When: November 8 th 11 th, 2012 Where: Los Angeles, CA, right next to LAX airport, no rental car necessary. Free Hotel Shuttle every 15 minutes! Next Steps: 1) Click here to get your TWO FREE TICKETS. 2) Click here to reserve your hotel room. 3) Book your flight if you need one. If you live in Los Angeles, you ve got NO excuse for not coming!!!! And finally, check out these Forum Posts about the Rally. Make friends before you come, ask for their opinions, and start thinking of what your main goals are when you arrive. We ll supply you with all the info you could possibly need about two weeks before the Rally. We ll tell you what to bring, info on how to register for your One to One Mentoring Session when you get here, and so on. See 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! ********************************************************************************************************************************** AAA/ Alternative /Modern Rock Listings ADULT ALTERNATIVE SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, etc., needed by the Owner of a Worldwide Indie Music Publishing company for use in a variety of Film/TV placements. CONTEMPORARY melodies and lyrics that really draw a listener in are essential for this listing. If you do submit a song, be sure your vocals have an INTIMATE and COMPELLING vibe that will help create an ambiance for various scenes. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Moods may vary from happy to melancholy. Lyric themes can vary, but MUST be UNIVERSAL enough to fit with a wide variety of scenes. MIDTEMPOS will work best, but all will be considered. MALE or FEMALE vocals are okay! Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or via CD and include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by the owner of the company on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, October 3, TAXI #Y121003AL 1

5 INDIE POP ROCK BANDS needed by an Exec VP of A&R at a Major Label a la Imagine Dragons, Neon Trees, FUN., etc., needed by a VP of A&R at a Major label looking to expand their roster. He ll be looking for bands that have FUN slightly quirky yet ACCESSIBLE Indie Pop Rock sound similar to the style of the referenced artists with a sound all your own. They re looking for SUPER HOOKY tracks that have MEMORABLE melodies and are RHYTHMICALLY INTERESTING. Vocal performances should be STRONG, with WELL WRITTEN lyrics. MALE or FEMALE vocals can work for this one! Vocal and Instrumental performances MUST be top notch! Include any info on touring, CD sales, Internet presence, etc. in your BIO. Please submit two 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 Wednesday, October 3, TAXI #S121003PR TAXI is preparing a COMPILATION of UPTEMPO INDIE ROCK and GARAGE ROCK REVIVAL SONGS to send DIRECTLY to a great MUSIC SUPERVISOR on NETWORK TV SHOW. We re looking for HIGH ENERGY Songs that have SWAGGER and SMACK of ACTION. Your Song has to burst with ATTITUDE and ADRENALINE as if we re in a car rocketing down the highway at 100 MPH. (Please do not attempt this unless you have access to the autobahn, in which case stop reading this and concentrate on your driving.) We want to hear bands like Rival Sons, Wolfmother, The Bloody Hollies, The Vines, The Hives, Jet, The Libertines, and current and contemporary bands influenced by The Stooges, MC5, etc. MALE or FEMALE vocals are BOTH welcome. We need CONTEMPORARY SOUNDING SONGS with an ORGANIC, AUTHENTIC and CURRENT sound. Keep your lyric themes UNIVERSAL. In other words, avoid city names, people's names, foul language and other specifics that would limit the types of scenes in which your song can work. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality but shouldn t be too overproduced and slick. (No Auto Tune!) Forwards will be sent DIRECTLY to the MUSIC SUPERVISOR. YOU WILL KEEP 100% of the ultimate fee, and you will NOT give up ANY of your Master, Publishing and Writer's share! IMPORTANT: Please do not submit songs that are in any libraries or being pitched by anyone else. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights to submit for this listing. As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their songs in any way, shape, or form! Please submit one to three songs online, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 5, TAXI #Y121005IR MODERN ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the style of Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, Kings of Leon, etc., needed by an A&R Manager of a Major Label looking to expand their roster. You will need to have the FULL PACKAGE, with RADIO FRIENDLY HIT songs that can compete with contemporary bands on the radio. They re looking for a DISTINCTIVE vocal sound, and a FRESH approach to your lyric theme. STRONG MEMORABLE HOOKS, and melodies with current radio appeal are necessary. SOLID songwriting abilities and STRONG musicianship are a MUST for this listing, so please send only your best! Please include your experience in your bio (radio, touring, CD sales). Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 9, TAXI #S121009MR MODERN ROCK BANDS in the style of Three Days Grace, Shinedown, Daughtry, etc., needed by a VP of A&R at a Major label looking to expand their roster. He s looking for bands that have highly MEMORABLE, WELL STRUCTURED songs, and lead vocal with an INSTANTLY identifiable signature style. RADIO APPEAL is a MUST for this label so please submit your BEST! They want to hear radio friendly songs from bands that have a commercially appealing image. They would like artists who have established themselves online, with some success in sales, and a bit of touring experience. These things aren t necessary in order to submit, but please don t forget to include a photo/bio regardless of your experience and history. Please submit two 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 Wednesday, October 10, TAXI #S121010MR AAA/ Alternative /Modern Rock Listings (continued): CONTEMPORARY POP ROCK to INDIE ROCK ARTISTS in the style of Foster the People, Maroon 5, needed by the President of a HUGE Indie Label with Major Distribution looking to expand their roster. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We re looking for Pop Rock to Indie Rock bands that have what it takes to knock the biggest hits of the day off the airwaves. A killer image that makes you look the part is also essential. Not looking for one man studio projects. Bands will need an Internet presence and live show experience. If this label is interested they are going to want to see a KILLER live show immediately! Bands MUST have a DISTINCTIVE, WELL DEVELOPED SOUND, with CATCHY chorus hooks and a COHESIVE song structure. OUTSTANDING VOCALS PERFORMANCES are ESSENTIAL. MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo an industry friendly bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 16, TAXI #S121016PR NEW LISTING FUN and UPBEAT ALT ROCK/ELECTROPOP with FEMALE VOCALS in the style of The Ting Tings meets Sleigh Bells needed by an Independent Music Licensing Company with high profile clients and many licensing deals to their credit. Songs submitted should be melodically and rhythmically interesting, with cohesive and universal lyrics that have a cool and contemporary. NO EXPLICIT LYRICS clean versions only. Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! FEMALE vocals ONLY! Universal themes are necessary no proper names or places, and no specific storylines that could conflict with a scene! They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent 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 Tuesday, October 23, TAXI #S121023AR INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS in the style of Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons, Fun., etc., needed by a High End Boutique Music Publishing Company with an extensive track record of high profile Film and TV placements. Make sure your songs have an UPBEAT and ROCKIN vibe, with CONTEMPORARY hooks and ORIGINAL, MEMORABLE melodies. Lyric THEMES must be clever, and provide a unique twist on common themes in this genre. Be sure your CHORUSES are SUPER CATCHY. MID UPTEMPO ONLY! Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). This is an exclusive opportunity, so keep that in mind when submitting. Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! 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 Wednesday, October 24, TAXI #S121024RK NEW LISTING LA Based Music Licensing Company in need of CONTEMPORARY INDIE POP/ROCK SONGS in the style of Vampire Weekend, Real Estate, Local Natives, The XX etc., to add to their catalog. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We are looking for BOTH songs and instrumental tracks of the highest production value, ready to be put on screen. All vocal tracks submitted MUST have the corresponding instrumental versions upon request. Your song or instrumental should EVOKE A MOOD or CREATE ENERGY that will enhance a scene. UNIVERSAL LYRICS are important avoid featuring specific names, dates, locations, storylines, etc. TAXI TIP: Stick to a focused emotion! Mid to Uptempo preferred, NO ballads please. No instrumentals, songs with vocals ONLY! MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and 2

6 must be received no later than Wednesday, October 24, TAXI #S121024PR NEW LISTING FUN INDIE POP ROCK SONGS in the style of Neon Trees to Grouplove needed by an LA based publishing company that specializes in TV/Film placements, looking to add artists to their catalog. They re looking for BRIGHT songs with melodies that propel the momentum forward. BIG and CATCHY chorus hooks are important for this pitch! Lyric themes should be POSITIVE and UPLIFTING NOT moody or dreary. Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! Company splits fees 50/50. This is an exclusive deal, so your songs cannot be in any other library or catalog. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and BIO. Songs with vocals ONLY, NO instrumentals. You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 26, TAXI #Y121026PR NEW LISTING AWESOME INDIE POP SONGS are needed by a busy music publisher with a proven track record of solid Film and TV placements, running their first listing with TAXI for this kind of music. They're looking for SUPER COOL and CURRENT SOUNDING songs a la MGMT, The XX, Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix, The Temper Trap, etc. Mid to Uptempo songs with MALE and/or FEMALE vocals are needed. They want great songs by artists with an authentic and extremely contemporary "Indie" sound. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! Universal and versatile lyrics (those avoiding specific names, places, brands and very specific story lines) are essential. This publisher signs songs to an exclusive deal so please don't submit any songs (regardless of title) that are signed with any publishers or libraries. Great sounding home recordings are okay but they must be of high broadcast quality. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Please include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 26, TAXI #Y121026IP NEW LISTING STRIP CLUB WORTHY ALT ROCK/MODERN ROCK SONGS in the style of Audioslave, Buckcherry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc., needed by a WELL ESTABLISHED Music licensing agent to pitch to a TV show on a Major Network that has many scenes that revolve around a strip club. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We specifically need masculine type rock songs reminiscent of the artists I referenced. Be sure your songs have a DIRTY CLUB vibe that will fit with a variety of strip club scenes. THINK: Cool Guitar Riffs, Driving Bass Lines, Groovin Drums, and Strong Vocal Performances! Be sure your submissions sound like a REAL band: NOT a stale library track. IMPORTANT: This is an EXCLUSIVE opportunity with a 50/50 split, so please don t submit songs that are in another library! Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). 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 Friday, November 16, TAXI #S121116AR NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY INDIE ROCK SONGS in the style of FUN., Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, & Gotye needed by an LA publishing company that specializes in TV/Film placements looking to add artists to their catalog. Female and Male vocals OK. All tempos OK. Lyric themes should be universal and able to work in a variety of scenes. BIG & CATCHY HOOKS are a must. This isn t a run of the mill Rock request so be sure your songs are COMPELLING and ORIGINAL, while maintaining a similar sound to the referenced artists. Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! Company splits fees 50/50. This is an exclusive deal, so your songs cannot be in any other library or catalog. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and BIO. You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! 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 Wednesday, November 28, TAXI #S121128IR AAA/ Alternative /Modern Rock Listings (continued): NEW LISTING INDIE ROCK to INDIE SINGER/SONGWRITER SONGS in the style of Passion Pit, JJAMZ, Katie Herzig, Feist, etc., needed by a Music Supervisor at a Major Music Network Television Company for song placement in any of their various TV shows. They re looking for songs that have a CONTEMPORARY INDIE aesthetic that would work well with various trendy shows on this network. Though you ll want to match the feel of the referenced artists, you MUST have a unique sound and voice NO sound alikes for this pitch! Your songs must be CATCHY, CREATIVE, and CURRENT sounding, with INFECTIOUS hooks! Universal lyrics are necessary. (No proper names, place names, detailed storylines you know the drill.) Songs must be able to fit a variety of scenes, but definitely have an edge! Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! Male and Female vocals are welcome. Based on our experience with this network, there will likely be no upfront sync fee. However, because this will be sent DIRECTLY to the MUSIC SUPERVISOR, you will keep 100% of your publishing and 100% of the writer s share royalties if your song is used. Lots of happy TAXI members' music has been used by this network! Placements on this network have great back end potential as these types of shows often air several times a day in many different countries! 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 CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, November 29, TAXI #Y121129IR Adult Contemporary Listings (also see Pop listings, etc.): YOUTHFUL ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS in the style Adele meets Joss Stone and Tracy Chapman, needed by the VP of A&R at a Major label for a young female artist working on her follow up album. QUOTING THE SOURCE: She s a bit of a modern day Tracy Chapman. A good song reference in terms of style would be No Room For Doubt by Lianne La Havas with a bit more to it! They ll be looking for songs that have a CURRENT sound, with INTIMATE and MEMORABLE melodies and lyrics. You lyrics MUST provide an EMOTIONAL IMPACT, with clearly defined and MEMORABLE chorus hooks that stick with the listener. REMEMBER: This is a young artist so keep themes age appropriate and within the AC range nothing too mature and no fluff! Strong demo performances are essential to really sell the concept. FEMALE vocals ONLY! Your vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! 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 Thursday, October 4, TAXI #S121004AC Legendary Record Producer looking for The next, young Nat King Cole to develop as an artist. This producer has walls (yes, walls, plural) FULL of Gold and Platinum records to his credit, and is SUPER highly connected at the top level of the music industry. Quoting the producer, I ve long wanted to find a great looking, young (18 25 year old) male artist who has that thing that Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Nat King Cole had. I want somebody who wants to continue in the tradition of the Great American Songbook. Find me a singer who gives every word in the lyric meaning like Nat, Dean, Sammy, and Frank did. TAXI Tip: Even though he references the other singers, this producer LOVES Nat King Cole the most! ORIGINALS *OR* COVER SONGS CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR THIS LISTING. The producer is ONLY looking for an artist to develop, so our A&R staff will ONLY be listening for your vocal quality, style, and presence, and will NOT be critiquing the songs themselves for this listing. Another TAXI Tip: We think you d be wise to submit songs that fall under the crooner style to increase your chances on this pitch. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Please include lyrics, but know that they will NOT be critiqued because this listing is about your artistry and not the songs. Please include a great photo and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI due to the unusual nature of this listing. All submissions must be received no later than Thursday, October 11, TAXI #Y121011AC 3

7 NEW LISTING Major Label run by a GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER is looking for MALE or FEMALE ADULT CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS/GROUPS with a MODERN, CUTTING EDGE sound. This Label has a VERY diverse roster, so the main focus will be an INCREDIBLE vocal presentation in a direction that isn t limited to a specific genre. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Alternative, R&B, Pop, and Singer/Songwriter styles are welcome just as long as the Artist/Group demonstrate a polished vocal style with a Star image and direction. Artists that distinctively stand out World Wide would be Celine Dion, Adele, Josh Groban. Artists who play an instrument will be looked at very closely as well. Your production and musical direction MUST have a COMPELLING sound that will give this Label a clear visual impression of your artistic direction and what you bring to the table vocally. They re NOT looking for your ordinary everyday cookie cutter R&B/Pop artists that make up today s Top 40. Songs submitted MUST be APPEALING and COMMERCIALLY STRONG! Lyric themes and concepts need to have SUBSTANCE and MEANINGFUL perspectives that will appeal to a mature audience as well as younger ones. Vocal, instrumental and production presentation must be top notch. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, November 19, TAXI #Y121119AC Americana/Alt Country/Folk Listings MODERN ALT COUNTRY BANDS/ARTISTS in the style of Wilco, Ryan Adams, Old 97 s, etc., needed by the President of a HUGE Indie Label with Major Distribution looking to expand their roster. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Modern is the key here NO Dylan devotees. Be a devotee of the groups inspired by those bands. Bands need to have radio ready songs NO nineteen minute jam rock tracks for this one, no noodling whatsoever. No Folk either. They ll be looking for bands with songs that have DISTINCTIVE and MEMORABLE melodies, UNIQUE yet ACCESSIBLE vocal style, INTELLIGENT and THOUGHT PROVOKING lyrics, and the ability to connect with the listener, both LYRICALLY and MELODICALLY. Be sure your RADIO READY songs are within a reasonable 4 minute or less length. They re looking for GIGANTIC HOOKS that make it impossible to listen just once so send your best! MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/ and an industry friendly bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 19, TAXI #S121019AC Blues Listings NEW LISTING AUTHENTIC SOUNDING BLUES SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, Freddie King, to newer artists who honor the older style like Eric Bibb, Robert Cray, etc., needed by an Independent Music Publishing company working directly with a Major Network for a variety of TV placements. Chicago Blues, Memphis Blues, and Delta Blues will work for this one, as long as the tracks have an AUTHENTIC and SOULFUL quality similar to the referenced artists. TAXI TIP: He s looking for tracks that have more FEEL than GUITAR CHOPS, so please keep that in mind when submitting. Authentic sounding vocal and instrumental performances are essential! ORIGINAL material only: NO covers. Universal lyrics needed. Male vocals preferred, but the right female vocal could work as well. Please submit one to three songs/instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable.) All submissions will be screened by the owner of the company on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, November 23, TAXI #Y121123BL Children Listings NEW LISTING CHILDRENS SONGS needed by an Independent Music Publishing company that pitches daily to Music Supervisors, Advertisers, Movie Houses, DVD distribution, Film Festivals and Extreme Sports. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We need kids songs and educational kids songs in various styles that are fun. ORIGINAL SONGS ONLY, NO COVERS, NO Public Domain songs. Compositions must have clever, catchy melodies and fresh lyrics with a fun, original approach to the theme. Be sure your submissions demonstrate first rate songwriting ability, as well as excellent arranging, recording, performance, and production skills that are competitive in this genre. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit two 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 Wednesday, November 7, TAXI #S121107CH Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.): CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Sugarland, etc., needed by the Owner of a Worldwide Indie Music Publishing company for use in a variety of Film/TV placements. Songs MUST have a CURRENT and MODERN sound similar to the referenced artists he s NOT looking for Traditional Country styles. A slight Pop flavor to your melodies is OK, so long as you stay true to a Country sound. He s open to all lyric themes. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Moods and themes can vary. Be sure the artists have an instrumental on hand. Your vocal and instrumental performances must be excellent! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by the owner of the company on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 9, TAXI #Y121009CO MALE and FEMALE CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ARTISTS needed by the owner of an independent record label to expand their roster. Companies usually reference specific artists to show the style and sound they re looking for, however, the owner of this label specifically said: We don t like to pigeonhole artists, so anything that is contemporary and accessible will work. He ll be looking RADIO READY songs with HIT POTENTIAL that are competitive with current radio hits. An OUTSTANDING VOCAL performance with a well developed, DISTINCTIVE STYLE is a MUST. Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! He wants the Full Package, so be sure to include a PHOTO and BIO with your submissions. A youthful and marketable image, steady fan base, touring experience, sales of your CD are all equally important! Please submit two 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 Thursday, October 11, TAXI #S121011CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, needed by a LA based Publishing Company for FILM/TV placements. Nothing too twangy, NO DATED country music. They are looking for a CURRENT and FRESH style. Songs should have strong hooks, compelling lyrics and great vocal performances. They are looking for all kinds of country, from a sweet ballad to a rocking dance song! Quoting the Source: "We are looking for FRESH country songs, doesn't matter if they are male, female, or a band. As long as the songs can be competitive with the country that is out there now" Company splits fees 50/50. This is an exclusive deal, so your songs cannot be in any other library or catalog. Your vocal and instrumental demo presentation absolutely must be top notch! 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 Friday, October 12, TAXI #S121012CO NEW LISTING UPTEMPO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the style of Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Rodney Atkins, etc., needed by a Manager of a newly signed recording artist looking for a breakout single. QUOTING THE MANAGER: Songs must have radio appeal. Songs that would work well for this artist are party anthems, songs about being rebellious, and songs that make you feel energized. Lyrics MUST be COMPELLING, with melodies that are instantly contagious. Songs should have a current edge, be well structured, with HUGE hooks, and a chorus that provides the perfect pay off! MALE vocals and lyric perspectives only. UPTEMPO songs ONLY. Strong demo performances are essential to really sell the concept. 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 Wednesday, October 24, TAXI #S121024CO Dance/Electronic Listings ENERGETIC DUBSTEP/DRUM & BASS/DRUMSTEP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the range of Daydreamer by Flux Pavilion, Guilt by Nero, Bangarang by Skrillex, Everyday by Rusko, etc., needed by a Music Production company for immediate placements various Ad Campaigns. As always, DO 4

8 NOT rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a guide for TEMPO, TEXTURE, TONE, and VIBE. They re looking for HIGH ENERGY songs and instrumentals that can add the perfect CONTEMPORARY edge to an Ad! If you submit a song with vocals be sure your lyrics are clean and suitable for advertising. Be sure your tracks are SYNCOPATED and rhythmically creative, yet still ACCESSIBLE. They will take a 20% commission of the negotiated license fee; the artist will keep royalties. Male or Female vocals OK! Tempo should fit the genre you submit: between BPM. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) NO samples, ORIGINAL instrumentals ONLY! Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 2, TAXI #Y121002EL ENERGETIC DUBSTEP/DRUM & BASS/DRUMSTEP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the range of Daydreamer by Flux Pavilion, Guilt by Nero, Bangarang by Skrillex, Everyday by Rusko, etc., needed by a Music Production company for immediate placements various Ad Campaigns. As always, DO NOT rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a guide for TEMPO, TEXTURE, TONE, and VIBE. They re looking for HIGH ENERGY songs and instrumentals that can add the perfect CONTEMPORARY edge to an Ad! If you submit a song with vocals be sure your lyrics are clean and suitable for advertising. Be sure your tracks are SYNCOPATED and rhythmically creative, yet still ACCESSIBLE. They will take a 20% commission of the negotiated license fee; the artist will keep royalties. Male or Female vocals OK! Tempo should fit the genre you submit: between BPM. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) NO samples, ORIGINAL instrumentals ONLY! Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 2, TAXI #Y121002EL ELECTRONIC PARTY ROCK ARTISTS in the style of LMFAO, 3OH!3, Alexandra Stan, Hyper Crush, etc., needed by an LA based Music Library that represents several well known acts and is looking for more! They ll be looking for artists/acts that have an UPTEMPO and DANCABLE sound, in the vein of the referenced artists, with a sound unique style all your own. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We re looking for danceable tracks that have slightly sexy themes that aren t too over the top or in your face. THINK: Club friendly tracks that have MEMORABLE lyric hooks, CUTTING EDGE production style, SOLID structure, and are commercially competitive in today s market. CONFIDENT vocal performances are essential. Universal lyric themes will work best they can be a bit suggestive as long as they aren t explicit. MALE and FEMALE vocals accepted. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) 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 by a representative of the company NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 5, TAXI #Y121005EL NEW LISTING POSITIVE CHILLWAVE SONGS needed by LA Music Licensing Company looking to expand their roster of artists. The company referenced You Are All I See by Active Child, Sleepy Head by Passion Pit, Moonstruck by Two Inch Punch, Feel It All Around by Washed Out. They are looking for songs with a POSITIVE VIBE and FEEL: so please DON T send in anything shoegaze type material. THINK: LAID BACK grooves and melodies that can provide a perfect INDIE sophistication to a various scenes. NO samples from other artists work MUST be original material. NO fade outs, BUTTON ENDINGS needed for this request. They offer a 50/50 licensing split, 100% writers goes to the Artist. Publishing is split 50/50 (on cue sheets only). The Artist ALWAYS remains the owner of the material. Great instrumental performances are essential for this listing. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of your master and composition. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, October 17, TAXI #Y121017CV HIGH ENERGY DUBSTEP/ELECTRONIC DANCE SONGS needed by a LA publishing company looking to expand their roster. Company referenced Skrillex, Nero, & Deadmau5. UPTEMPO only. Songs should be pulsating, energetic, boisterous, and make you want to get up and dance. BIG DROPS, catchy hooks, and awesome rhythmic intensity are key components. They are looking for a current DUBSTEP sound, no dated electronic music. Male and female vocals are ok. Be sure the lyrics are universal and work with a variety of scenarios. Company splits fees 50/50. This is an exclusive deal, so your songs cannot be in any other library or catalog. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, October 18, TAXI #Y121018EL Dance/Electronica Listings (continued): UPBEAT CONTEMPORARY DANCE SONGS in the style of David Guetta, Ke$ha, Swedish House Mafia, etc., needed by a very well established Music Licensing Company with successful placements in both Film and TV. He ll be looking for tracks that have a CURRENT sound, with STRONG arrangements. Although they are looking for instrumentals for this one, electronic vocal embellishments could work as well, as long as they are TASTEFUL. He is NOT looking for anything slow, moody, or dreary so be sure your tracks are UPBEAT, and match the mood and energy of the referenced artists. Broadcast Quality needed (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, October 24, TAXI #S121024DA NEW LISTING DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Skrillex, Nero, Flux Pavillion, Rusko, etc., needed by a very well established Music Licensing Company with successful placements in both Film and TV. Instrumentals submitted MUST have a HIGH ENERY Dubstep feel in the vein of the referenced artists. As always, DO NOT rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a guide for TEMPO, TEXTURE, TONE, and VIBE. Rhythmic intensity is important for this genre. Your tracks will be used to add energy and create atmosphere, so be sure your instrumentals are dynamic and focused. Tempo should fit the standard of the genre: between BPM. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). NO samples, ORIGINAL instrumentals ONLY! Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, November 5, TAXI #Y121105IN NEW LISTING POP DANCE SONGS in the style of Titanium by David Guetta, Where Have You Been by Rihanna, Stereo Love by Edward Maya, etc., needed by a Music Licensing Company for various Film/TV projects. QUOTING THE SOURCE: This is not a conventional pop pitch. We don t need fully produced tracks, a simple demo is fine but vocals need to be final. Vocal production/performance must not be pitchy, and must have tons of emotion/attitude. For singers this is a one of a kind opportunity to work directly with top level dance producers. Although a simple demo is fine, songs MUST still be WELL STRUCTURED, WELL WRITTEN, and COMPELLING. Songs must be HIT WORTHY, with lyric themes that people would want to hear in a club. 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 Friday, November 9, TAXI #S121109PD Folk Listings (also see Americana, Blues Listings, etc.): INDIE PSYCH/FOLK BANDS in the style of Beachwood Sparks, Allah Las, Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty, etc., needed by the Head of A&R at very credible and well respected So Cal Indie Label with national and international distribution. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Searching for Psychedelic Tinged Indie Bands that have reverb drenched guitars and pastoral instrumentals passages. The sound we re looking for is a band that is influenced by 60s groups but mixed with a modern Indie Rock sensibility. He ll be looking for bands that have a LAID BACK, ORGANIC, WISTFUL vibe similar to the style of the referenced artists, yet with a signature style all your own. Touring/performance experience and image are also important so please include a photo and some biographical information with your submission. Well recorded demos are accepted, but studio recordings are preferred. This company frequently places songs into film and TV, so Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Please submit two to three songs, include lyrics, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by the owner of the company and must be received no later than Friday, October 19, TAXI #S121019FO Gospel Listings 5

9 NEW LISTING GOSPEL SONGS (in all styles) a la Urban, Contemporary, Traditional, Southern, etc. needed by the Owner of a Worldwide Indie Music Publishing company for use in a variety of Film/TV. MALE or FEMALE vocals are welcome! Songs with Christian based/spiritual lyrics are welcome as well as songs with lyric that aren t overtly Christian. The stylistic approach is wide open here, but you must be sure that the performances are EXCELLENT in terms of vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation. Whether it s a ballad or up tempo, the songs have to be well structured and EMOTIONALLY MOVING. NO Christmas songs, please. Broadcast Quality needed (great sounding home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by the OWNER OF THE COMPANY on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, October 25, TAXI #Y121025GO Hard to Classify NEW LISTING HALLOWEEN SONGS (in all genres) needed by the Co founder of a VERY successful Music Licensing Company that specializes in pitching to videographers and photographers for special events. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Moods should be upbeat, happy, fun, loving, and celebratory. NO melancholy or negative songs for this one. Production values MUST be polished and contemporary with an UP TO DATE sound. UNIVERSAL LYRICS are needed for this one (no names, places, detailed story lines etc.) MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. ORIGINAL songs ONLY! NO Instrumentals! You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. REMEMBER if you submit a song, please make sure you have an instrumental mix on the shelf and ready to go if your music gets picked, but NO need to submit an instrumental mix at this time. Broadcast Quality needed (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, October 22, TAXI #Y121022HW NEW LISTING OLD SCHOOL FUNK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Ohio Players, Sly & The Family Stone, Graham Central Station, etc., needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher working with an important client for use in Film/TV. He s looking for Songs and Instrumentals that have SOULFUL grooves, funky bass lines, and hip guitar licks! If you do submit a song with vocals be sure your lyric themes are appropriate for the genre and in keeping with the referenced artists. MALE and FEMALE vocals accepted. If you submit songs with lyrics, please make sure they are UNIVERSAL and don t include specific names, places, dates, etc. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened by the OWNER OF THE COMPANY on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, November 23, TAXI #Y121023FU NEW LISTING TRADITIONAL JEWISH SONGS for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are needed by an LA based Music Licensing Company. Traditional and Public Domain versions are fine, along with original material. NO COVERS of contemporary songs, please! Broadcast quality is an absolute must! This company has signed numerous TAXI songs and artists. All tempos are okay. Male and Female vocals are OK. UNIVERSAL LYRICS are needed for this one (no names, places, detailed story lines etc.) MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. ORIGINAL songs ONLY! NO Instrumentals! You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. REMEMBER if you submit a song, please make sure you have an instrumental mix on the shelf and ready to go if your music gets picked. But NO need to submit an instrumental mix at this time. Broadcast Quality needed (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 23, TAXI #Y121023TJ NEW LISTING HIGH IMPACT SPORTS SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS (in any genre) needed by an Independent Music Publishing company that pitches daily to Music Supervisors, Advertisers, Movie Houses, DVD distribution, Film Festivals and Extreme Sports. Submissions can vary in your approach and style, but your HIGH ENERGY and the ADRENALINE FILLED tracks MUST be CURRENT SOUNDING, COMPELLING & MARKETABLE. Be sure your tracks do NOT have third party samples. He s asked us to be extra selective in what we forward he wants quality over quantity so your performances must be excellent. He offers numerous types of publishing deals. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, October 25, TAXI #Y121025IN Instrumental Listings AMBIENT ELECTRONICA INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Brian Eno, Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Michel Jarre, etc., needed by a worldwide Music Publisher providing music for high profile films and TV networks. QUOTING THE OWNER: I m open to all tempos, but nothing too extreme Not super fast or super slow. Moods could range from Cool, Open, and Uplifting, to Mysterious. Instrumentation is also open, but must fit within the style of the referenced artists. He is NOT looking for World influenced instrumentals keep your instrumentals ethereal and engaging, with a mood that draws you in and keeps you locked into the atmosphere of a scene. Minimal vocal embellishments could work but his primary focus in on instrumentals only. Excellent performances are absolutely necessary. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened by the owner of the company on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, October 4, TAXI #Y121004EI CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP INSTRUMENTALS in the style Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Lupe Fiasco, etc., needed by a Music Production Company working with a Music Supervisor of a sports based reality TV show. They ll be looking for HIGH ENERGY Hip Hop instrumentals that work perfectly in a sports related setting. THINK: The type of track that would get you pumped up during the big game! Be sure your instrumentals sound CURRENT and FRESH and provide movement throughout the track He s NOT looking for repetitive loops. Instrumentals should be HEAVY HITTING but not so over the top that you lose dynamics. MID to UPTEMPO ONLY! NO sampled music, all material MUST be FRESH and ORIGINAL. Instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, October 5, TAXI #Y121005IN Well respected Production Music Library needs (and we re quoting them directly here), Talented, intuitive, and versatile INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSERS to build an ongoing relationship with. We are specifically looking for composers who can work well with our producers and incorporate the feedback and suggestions they ll get from us. Stylistically, we re looking for high energy, driving, positive Instrumental music that spans the CONTEMPORARY, CHARTING, ROCK, INDIE ROCK, and INDIE POP genres that include [but not limited to] artists like, MGMT, The Black Keys, Coldplay, The Naked and Famous, Neon Trees, Of Monsters and Men, Fun., etc. The tracks you submit for this listing are being considered as EXAMPLES of the quality of your work. If you pass the test, ultimately the company will give you writing assignments for the types of music they need. Quoting them again, We strongly favor tracks that are dynamic, well mixed, but not overly clean and slick. This library pays, cross collateralized per track advances, and once the composer is recouped, he/she will get 50% of the sync fees. In other words, if they advance you a couple hundred bucks on a track, the first money that track generates from sync fees recoups that advance, then you and the library begin splitting sync fees 50/50 moving forward. This is an exclusive library. Please submit one to three tracks online. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, October 9, TAXI #S121009IN NEW LISTING DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTALS with a HOUSE INFLUENCE needed by the President/CEO of a Sports Training Music Website. QUOTING THE SOURCE: I ll be looking for tracks that are fully orchestrated, NO solo piano or violin. Ideally, matching the instrumental to a steady drum beat or dance beat would help. Think of the Propellerhead version of the James Bond Theme. He is looking for Classical sounding instrumentals so be sure NOT to submit anything that could be confused with World music. Be sure your tracks FLOW and have tons of MOMENTUM, rather than being too sparse or laid back. NO Fadeouts, BUTTON ENDINGS ONLY. Recording and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! They recently ran a similar listing through TAXI as listing #Y120905IN and they would like to hear more, so if you submitted to that listing, please send in new songs this time around. The compensation for usage of your music is 15 cents per download and your profile/link on their site. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit 6