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1 INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 2/15/2011******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions **************************************************************************************************************** Dear Passengers, I ve been reading a really good book called The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield. It was recommended to me by TAXI member and friend, Chuck Schlacter. When I got to the section below, I read it three times! I think virtually all of us can relate to this: Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance. Have you ever brought home a treadmill and let it gather dust in the attic? Ever quit a diet, a course of yoga, a meditation practice? Have you ever bailed out on a call to embark upon a spiritual practice, dedicate yourself to a humanitarian calling, commit your life to the service of others? Have you ever wanted to be a mother, a doctor, an advocate for the weak and helpless; to run for office, crusade for the planet, campaign for world peace, or to preserve the environment? Late at night have you experienced a vision of the person you might become, the work you could accomplish, the realized being you were meant to be? Are you the writer who doesn t write, the painter who doesn t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what Resistance is. Maybe Mr. Pressfield should have added, Do you have a song you haven t written, or recording gear sitting under a dust cover in the basement? Most of us have a life that remains unlived, and resistance is the reason. We find a million reasons why we haven t started, and I suspect that most of us would say that, life has gotten in the way. It s sad that life gets in the way of the life we really want. But we can change that! For me, it was starting TAXI twenty years ago. The list of stuff I needed to do before opening the doors was incredibly long and daunting. But I made the list! I put the tasks on the list in the order I thought they should appear, ticking them off one by one. I completed more than a hundred items over a period of two months. I m not going to lie it was really, really hard to stay on task, but I did it! Twenty years later, I still make a list every day, and as painful as it has been to stick to it, I ve done it. And it changed my life! I am living the life I want to live. I want everybody I know and care about to live the life they really want to live! I think Steven Pressfield s book is a great place to get started. Do you have a song that remains unwritten? Do you have songs that remain un recorded? I don t make a penny for recommending Pressfield s book. I m making this recommendation because I d like to see everybody on my list experience the incredible satisfaction of living the life you see in your mind s eye. Thank you Chuck, for turning me and by extension, thousands of other songwriters, artists, and composers on to this book. Buy the book here! Kill resistance. Live your life! Talk to you soon, Michael The W or ld s Lea ding In depe nden t A & R C om pa ny 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! 1

2 Film and TV Listings (Record Label Listings appear after these) AAA/Alternative /Modern Rock Listings (also see Americana, Contemporary Christian, Film/TV, Rock, Singer/Songwriter listings, etc.): CONTEMPORARY ADULT ALTERNATIVE SONGS a la The Shins, Other Lives, Fleet Foxes, etc., needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher for a variety of popular television shows, movies and other entertainment media. Contemporary melodies and lyrics that really draw a listener in are essential! Vocals should have an intimate and compelling vibe that will help create an ambience for a scene. All tempos are welcome but songs must be in the range of the referenced artists. Male or Female vocals are okay! Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs 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 Friday, February 17, TAXI#Y120217AR NEW LISTING UPTEMPO HOT AC INSTRUMENTAL BEDS a la Fine By Me by Andy Grammar, I Like It Like That by Hot Chelle Rae, Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Heroes, etc., needed by one of the world s premier Production Music Libraries to push to over 700+ radio and TV affiliates all over the world! They have a constant demand for new material and said, Only the best will do! They are NOT looking for sound alikes, but need ORIGINAL tracks inspired by the artists/genres referenced above. The deal structure is a $1K FLAT FEE rate on a BUY OUT basis. (They will own the copyright.) Your tracks must be Broadcast Quality, radio ready pieces of music (Make sure your volume level is UP!), and must be stylistically CURRENT, RELEVANT, and compatible with today s hit songs and artists. READ THIS: Music must have a BUTTON ENDING no fade outs! Submit 60 SECOND track length ONLY (including any reverb tail). If your tracks are chosen, the company will need stereo mp3 files, with an audio bit rate of 256 kbps, formatted in :15 / :30 / :60 lengths. No need to submit these to the listing but HAVE THEM READY TO GO! We ran this a few months ago as listing #Y111230AC and he is eager to hear more, so if you submitted to that listing, send in new material this time around. Please submit one to three instrumental beds online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, March 20, TAXI# S120320AC Americana/Alt Country/Folk Listings AMERICANA/ALT COUNTRY INSTRUMENTALS a la The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, etc., needed by an established and successful Music Library for placement in advertising and Film/Television. They want to hear instrumentals with the feel and style of the artists referenced above. NO sound alikes and NO covers ORIGINAL instrumentals only! Remember, your music will be used to add energy, atmosphere, or emotion to a scene, so keep things focused and compelling. This is a semi exclusive deal whereby you can still sell your music on itunes and outlets such as CD Baby, etc., but the Music Library has the exclusive right to pitch your instrumentals to film and TV. They offer $125 upfront compensation plus 40% of the licensing fee. You retain 100% of the writers share. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three instrumentals. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, February 17, TAXI#S120217AC Blues Listings NEW LISTING MEMPHIS BLUES SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la B.B. King, Junior Wells, Howlin Wolf, etc., needed by a highly successful L.A. Music Publisher who s secured TONS of great Film/TV placements for MANY TAXI members. Your songs and/or instrumentals MUST capture the SOULFUL BELIEVABILITY of the Memphis Blues sound! These are songs put to picture, so make sure tracks submitted can provide the perfect mood altering emotion to a scene, while remaining TRUE to the genre. If you are submitting songs, please be sure your vocal performances are absolutely GENUINE. Original songs and instrumentals ONLY please DO NOT send in covers. Universal lyrics are necessary no featured proper names or place names and no specific storylines that might conflict with the scene. Male or Female vocals are okay. Vocal and instrumental presentations must be excellent! Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original copyrights. Please submit one to three songs or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, March 16, TAXI# S120316BL Christmas Listings ROCK/POP COVERS of PUBLIC DOMAIN CHRISTMAS SONGS a Jingle Bells, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, etc., needed by an established and successful Music Library for placement in advertising and Film/Television. They want to hear instrumentals of PUBLIC DOMAIN SONGS ONLY. Make sure your cover is PD (some examples of songs that are NOT PD: Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Little Drummer Boy, etc.) Remember, your music will be used to add energy, atmosphere, or emotion to a scene, so keep your arrangements and vocals focused and compelling. This is a semiexclusive deal whereby you can still sell your music on itunes and outlets such as CD Baby, etc., but the Music Library has the exclusive right to pitch your instrumentals to film and TV. They offer $125 upfront compensation plus 40% of the licensing fee. You retain 100% of the writers share. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three instrumentals. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, February 27, TAXI#S120227XM Contemporary Christian Listings CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ROCK SONGS a la Switchfoot, Relient K, Jars of Clay, etc. needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher for a variety of popular television shows, movies and other entertainment media. MALE or FEMALE vocals are welcome! Inspirational lyrics are welcome BUT your spiritual message must have CROSSOVER APPEAL for film and television. Universal lyrics that evoke an emotional reaction will work best. Keep your message focused on shared experiences and current times. Specific references to Bible passages, stories, and characters will limit your song s uses. 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 by the OWNER OF THE COMPANY on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, February 24, TAXI#Y120224CC Country Listings CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS needed by a Major Nashville Label working with Nashville's Top Producer for a Male Country Superstar a la KEITH URBAN. They said You know the drill! HIT songs with GREAT melodies! Lyric themes should be smart, have a fresh angle, and reflect a strong sense of values when it comes to family, love, and relationships. Melodies must be memorable and CURRENT sounding. This is an A list opportunity, so only send in your very best! We will be extremely selective on what we forward. 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, February 16, TAXI#S120216CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, etc., needed by a successful Music Publisher based in L.A. who s gotten tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. They re always looking to add more Country to their catalog and want to have a broad, yet substantial list of songs that will work for film and TV scenes. They re open to all tempos but songs MUST evoke a mood, atmosphere, or emotion for viewers! Your lyrics will need to work with a range of scenes so keep them universal avoid featuring names, dates, and very detailed, specific story lines. This music library is very picky they want songs that will get a reaction so lyrics must be fresh and the music memorable. Male or Female vocals are okay. Vocal and instrumental presentations must be top notch! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original copyrights. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, February 21, TAXI#Y120221CO 2

3 NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY INSTRUMENTAL BEDS a la Camouflage by Brad Paisley, Bait A Hook by Justin Moore, Drink Myself Single by Sunny Sweeny, etc., needed by one of the world s premier Production Music Libraries to push to over 700+ radio and TV affiliates all over the world! They have a constant demand for new material and said ONLY THE BEST WILL DO! They are NOT looking for sound alikes, but need ORIGINAL tracks inspired by the artists/genre referenced above. The deal structure is a $1K FLAT FEE rate on a BUY OUT basis. (They will own the copyright.) Your tracks must be Broadcast Quality, radio ready pieces of music (Make sure your volume level is UP!) and must be stylistically CURRENT, RELEVANT, and compatible with today s hit songs and artists. IMPORTANT: Music MUST have a BUTTON ENDING NO fade outs! Submit 60 SECOND track length ONLY (including any reverb tail). If your tracks are chosen, the company will need stereo mp3 files, with an audio bit rate of 256 kbps, formatted in :15 / :30 / :60 lengths. No need to submit these to the listing but HAVE THEM READY TO GO! We ran this a few months ago as listing #Y111223CO and he is eager to hear more, so if you submitted to that listing, send in new material this time around. Please submit one to three instrumental beds online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, March 2, TAXI# S120302CI NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, etc., needed by an A List Music Licensing Agent to pitch to two popular TV shows. Tracks submitted should have STRONG melodic sensibility, MEMORABLE lyrics, and above all, share the Contemporary sound and style of the referenced artists. All tempos are welcome. Remember, your music will be used to add energy, atmosphere, and emotion to a scene, so keep things FOCUSED and COMPELLING. Your lyrics will need to work with a range of scenes so keep them universal avoid featuring names, dates, and very detailed, specific story lines. MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. Vocal and instrumental presentations must be top notch! This agent offers a non exclusive deal, and takes 50% of any upfront licensing fee, as well as a 20% commission on all performance royalties earned pertaining to the license. You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by THE LICENSING AGENT HERSELF on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, March 5, TAXI# Y120305CO Dance/Electronica Listings INDIE ELECTRO POP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la The Ting Tings, La Roux, etc., needed by the VP of an Independent Music Publishing company that specializes in the placement of artists in Film, TV, and Commercials. Performances must be OUTSTANDING! If submitting songs, lyrics should be universal (work with a range of scenes) and add energy or atmosphere when synced to picture. Tempo and mood may vary. NO THIRD PARTY SAMPLES! He s looking for ARTISTS that have a FRESH, CONTEMPORARY sound, and a growing fan base, online presence, and marketable image be sure to include that info in your BIO!!! Authenticity is a key component to this listing; they re looking for the real deal, not just library tracks. If you submit songs, be sure the instrumental track is readily available. (You do not need to submit both song and instrumental.) Broadcast quality is necessary (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable), photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, February 21, TAXI#S120221EP DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTALS a la Skrillex, Deadmau5, Skream, etc., needed by a former VP of A&R working with a prolific Los Angeles based imprint/management company on high profile video games and movie trailers. Tracks should remain TRUE to the genre and provide the perfect element of DARK, TIGHT, and SYNCOPATED rhythms that give this unique genre its appeal. Be SURE to show off your wobble bass a manipulated low frequency that provides a futuristic style sound that is synonymous with the genre! The BPM should be around AUTHENTIC Dubstep is needed, please don t submit 90s style House, Drum&Bass, Trance tracks, etc. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or via CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, February 27, TAXI#S120227DU NEW LISTING IN YOUR FACE DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTALS a la Skrillex, Porter Robinson, Skream, Rusko, etc., needed by a TOP TIER Music Licensing Agent to pitch to many popular TV shows and Movie trailers. Staying TRUE to this current genre is important, please don t submit anything too dated, like 90s style House, Trance, or Drum & Bass. TAXI TIP: SYNCOPATED and EDGY rhythms that provide growth and rhythmic changes throughout the track are essential! No repetitive loops keeping the tracks moving is SUPER important!!! Minimal vocal embellishments are OK but MUST really be MINIMAL. This agent offers a nonexclusive deal, and takes 50% of any upfront licensing fee, as well as a 20% commission on all performance royalties earned pertaining to the license. 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 instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened by THE LICENSING AGENT HERSELF on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, February 28, TAXI# Y120228DS Dance/Electronica Listings (continued): NEW LISTING DANCE/ELECTRONICA SONGWRITER/PRODUCERS a la David Guetta, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, etc. needed by an Independent Music Company looking for hit making producers and top line songwriters to help share the workload and increase the volume of placements they re already getting. HIGH ENERGY songs with CONTEMPORARY melodies and FRESH LYRIC HOOKS are what s needed. They re looking for tracks that have a CURRENT sound, with SOLID Arrangements, Performance, and Style. Be sure to show off your PRODUCTION abilities. They want to hear material with the feel and style of the artists referenced above but NOT soundalikes. ORIGINAL material only, NO COVERS. Male or Female vocals are okay. The deal is a co publishing agreement on any projects that you re involved in. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI#S120313DA NEW LISTING OUTSTANDING Go To DANCE/ELECTRONICA COMPOSERS a la Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Crystal Method, Moby, etc., are needed by a Top Tier Los Angeles based Music Publisher for Film/TV placements as well as movie trailers. Be ORIGINAL, EVOCATIVE, create an intriguing VIBE and GROOVE with FRESH riffs, sounds, and samples. The tracks you submit will be their first impression of whether you could be a GO TO composer for their ongoing Film/TV needs. For that reason, please submit at least TWO tracks so they can see the full scope of possibilities with your material and your production style. If you don t have an extensive list of credits, it s okay... but be sure to attach your Bio and include anything that might show your capabilities to turn around material quickly and professionally. EXCELLENT performances are ESSENTIAL and broadcast quality is needed for this one. Please submit 2 3 instrumentals online or per CD, include bio with credit list/discography. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, March 21, TAXI#Y120321DC Film/TV/Video Games Listings NEW LISTING A LIST Hollywood Music Supervisor needs WHIMSICAL, RETRO SOUNDING SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS with an almost CHILD LIKE and/or HAUNTING nursery rhyme vibe for a successful, Quirky TV series. Ideal songs would be in the vein of Puppy Love by Harry Nilsson to Won t Let You Leave by Jenny O. As ALWAYS, DO NOT rip off or copy the referenced songs or artists in any way, shape or form. Use them ONLY as a guide for general texture, feel, and vibe. The producers of the series are looking for both MALE and FEMALE vocals as well as Instrumental music. QUOTED BY THE SUPERVISOR: Songs should have an Indie Singer/Songwriter sensibility with emotional depth and sincerity. A no frills production organic instrumentation with simple arrangements will work. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. This is DIRECT to the Executive Producer and Music Supervisor, so you will KEEP 100% of the income should you get a placement. Please submit one to three 3

4 songs online or per CD, include lyrics. ALL submissions will be screened by a person HAND PICKED by the Executive Producer on a YES/NO BASIS NO critiques from TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, March 7, TAXI#Y120307IN Hard to Classify Listings The VP of an Independent Music Publishing company that specializes in Film, TV, and Commercial placements needs AUTHENTIC SOUNDING MOTOWN SOUL SONGS a la The Temptations, The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, etc. AUTHENTIC sounding performances are essential for this listing. TEMPO and MOOD may vary but MUST resemble the range of the referenced artists and capture the essence of this timeless genre. Universal lyrics that are FRESH and ORIGINAL and can fit a number of scenes and storylines are what s needed. SOULFUL vocal performances featuring the CHOPS and EXPRESSIVE STYLE of the referenced artists will get you noticed! Original Songs ONLY No covers. Broadcast quality is necessary (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 a TAXI screener hand picked by company and must be received no later than Thursday, February 16, TAXI# S120216MT TRADITIONAL and CONTEMPORARY PATRIOTIC/AMERICAN SONGS in the PUBLIC DOMAIN are needed by an established and successful Music Library for placement in advertising and Film/Television. Songs mentioned by the company include: The Star Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, My Old Kentucky Home, etc. They re also open to Gospel style, a cappella renditions (either lead or choral) of well known songs a la Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Amazing Grace, Down by the Riverside, Nobody Knows the Trouble I ve Seen, etc. Great Vocal and Instrumental performances needed! Styles and mood may vary but all songs must be in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday March 6, TAXI# Y120306AM NEW LISTING AUTHENTIC, TRADITIONAL GERMAN SONGS with GERMAN VOCALS needed by a highly successful L.A. Music Publisher who s secured TONS of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Instrumentation, arrangement, and performances MUST sound AUTHENTIC to the region. THINK: The cheery music playing in a German beer hall during Oktoberfest! NO detectable MIDI. (Yes, we know there are good tuba samples out there. Just make sure everything sounds REAL!) ORIGINAL compositions or PUBLIC DOMAIN songs OK. NO COVERS of copyrighted material. Instrumental performances must be topnotch! 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 English lyric translations. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI# Y120313GS Instrumental Listings UNDERSCORE INSTRUMENTALS a la James Newton Howard, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, etc., needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher for a variety of popular television shows, movies and other entertainment media. The Publisher wants to hear full tracks at least 2:00 minutes in length no short cues! Your instrumentals need to have lush and innovative sounds that are subtle and help create an underlying landscape for a scene. He offers numerous types of publishing deals. Broadcast quality material needed (excellent home recordings are OK). 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 Friday, February 17, TAXI#Y120217UI NEW LISTING BIG BALLAD TYPE POP PIANO PLAYER/VOCALISTS needed by an Independent Music Production Company with tons of Film & TV placements. They re looking for someone to play on melodramatic piano/vocal productions. Great performances are essential! Referenced artists include David Foster, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, etc. They want someone who is a double threat a great vocalist WITH amazing piano skills. COVERS ARE OKAY, but remember instrumental and vocal demo presentation must be KILLER! This deal is for a fee of $150 per session. Male or female vocals are OKAY! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Obviously, vocal and instrumental performances 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 ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI #Y120313PV Jazz Listings SMOOTH JAZZ SAXOPHONE INSTRUMENTALS a la Mindi Abair, Walter Beasley, Gerald Albright, etc., needed by a highly successful Independent Film/TV Placement Company for licensing opportunities. Solo performances must be confident, ensemble playing tight! Remember that your track will be used to add energy, mood or atmosphere to a scene, so submit accordingly. They re not just looking for solid tracks, but ones that will ENHANCE a SCENE. Varying tempos and moods welcomed. You must own 100% of your master and composition. BROADCAST QUALITY needed (excellent 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 ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than Friday, February 17, TAXI#Y120217JZ SMOOTH JAZZ INSTRUMENTALS a la Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair, etc. needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher for a variety of popular television shows, movies and other entertainment media. Mid tempo grooves are preferred, but ballads and uptempos will also be considered. Tracks must use live musicians (or sound like it a smattering of midi embellishments is OK). They re NOT looking for ethereal New Age music. The Publisher asks that songs get right to the point, and be 2:30 to 3:30 minutes in length. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). 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 Friday, March 2, TAXI#Y120302SJ Latin Listings MODERN SALSA SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la Marc Anthony, Jerry Rivera, India, etc., needed by a Worldwide Independent Music Publisher for a variety of popular television shows, movies and other entertainment media. Contemporary Latin dance rhythms with energetic, tight production are what they want to hear! Vocal delivery (where applicable) needs to be confident and full of Latin flavor! All tempos are welcome, but slow tracks must be KILLER! You must own 100% of your master recording and composition. (Originals only, please!) Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are fine). NO UNCLEARED SAMPLES. Please submit one to three songs online or via CD and include lyric translations (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 Wednesday, February 22, TAXI#Y120222MS Pop Listings CONTEMPORARY POP SONGS from Rhythmic/Dance to Pop/R&B to Modern Pop a la the range of Katy Perry to P!nk to Britney Spears and Taio Cruz to Maroon 5, etc., needed by a successful Music Placement company. Male or Female Vocals are okay. Universal lyrics are necessary no proper names or places names and no specific storylines that might conflict with the scene. The key here is offering immediately memorable hooks and an ear catching, high energy Pop sound! No instrumentals please! Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original 4

5 copyrights. Broadcast quality 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 Monday, February 20, TAXI#S120220PS CONTEMPORARY POP/DANCE ARTISTS a la Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, etc., needed by a former VP of A&R working with a prolific Los Angeles based management company with a HUGE client list. Radio/Club friendly tracks with infectious hooks, solid structure, innovative production style, and a distinctive sound are essential for this listing! Vocal performances should be UNIQUE while still providing an accessible and fully developed sound. Repetitiveness is somewhat common in this genre, so adding EXCITING repetitive hooks and riffs that allow the tracks to remain commercially accessible will help. 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 Friday, February 24, TAXI#S120224DA NEW LISTING A LIST Creative Music Director at a MAJOR MOVIE STUDIO needs ENERGETIC and DANCEABLE CONTEMPORARY POP to POP/ROCK/DANCE SONGS a la Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5 to Last Friday Night by Katy Perry, for placement in many upcoming film projects. The ESTIMATED PAYMENT for this placement is $5,000 $10,000 all in. Male or Female Vocals are okay. As always, DO NOT rip off or copy the referenced artists in any way, shape or form. Use them ONLY as a guide for tempo, texture, and vibe. He needs EAR CATCHING performances that provide immediately MEMORABLE and FRESH lyrical hooks and ideas. Song structure and production MUST be in the style of the referenced artists while still remaining UNIQUE and COMPELLING. Universal lyrics are necessary no proper names or place names and no specific storylines that might conflict with the scene. 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 must be received no later than Friday, March 2, TAXI#S120302DP NEW LISTING TOP 40/POP SONGWRITER/PRODUCERS in the range of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson s Stronger (What Doesn t Kill You), etc. needed by an Independent Music Production company with tons of placements on Network and Cable TV. Your songs must have MEMORABLE melodies, a FRESH lyric approach, and CATCHY, chorus hooks in the POP style. Send in current sounding songs that show off sharp PRODUCTION skills they want both the songwriting AND production chops! Male or Female vocals are okay. ORIGINAL material only, NO COVERS. The deal is a co publishing agreement on any projects that you re involved in. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, March 9, TAXI #S120309PO NEW LISTING URBAN/POP SONGWRITER/PRODUCERS in the style of Rihanna, Usher, Chris Brown etc. needed by an Independent Music Production Company looking to build on a long, successful track record of Network and Cable Television placements. The bar for this is high, so your submissions will need to sound CONTEMPORARY and in the style of the referenced artists! Undeniable hooks and catchy lyrics and melodies are a must. Be sure to show off your solid, cutting edge PRODUCTION skills in this genre. Think current radio! Male or Female vocals are okay. They re looking for Original Material only NO COVERS please! The deal is a co publishing agreement on any projects that you re involved in. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI #S120313UP NEW LISTING TEEN POP SONGWRITER/PRODUCERS in the range of Selena Gomez, Cody Simpson, Demi Lovato etc. needed for Independent Music Production Company with a successful Film & TV track record for various projects they re working on. This company works very closely with the Disney Channel, writing and producing songs for their original movies and TV series. They re looking for Songwriter/Producers who can capture a BRIGHT, ENERGETIC, YOUTHFUL sound. Please send in CURRENT sounding material that really shows off your PRODUCTION and SONGWRITING abilities. Male or Female vocals are OKAY. The deal is a co publishing agreement on any projects that you re involved in. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, March 14, TAXI #S120314TP Pop Listings (continued): NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY POP SONGS w/ FEMALE VOCALS a la Stronger (What Doesn t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, Domino by Jessie J, Firework by Katy Perry, etc., needed by the HEAD of a VERY successful boutique Film/TV Licensing company with hundreds of placements to their credit. They re looking for DANCEABLE and COMPELLING tracks with a CURRENT sound. BIG, CLEVER lyric hooks and POWERFUL vocal performances are ESSENTIAL. Mostly UPTEMPO is needed, but MIDTEMPO with the right tone could also be acceptable. You must own or control 100% of your composition and Master recording. NO Instrumentals. FEMALE Vocals ONLY. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by a representative hand picked by the company on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, March 29, TAXI#Y120329PS R&B Listings R&B SONGS and/or INSTRUMENTALS from Chris Brown to Beyonce, needed by the owner of a successful Music Library with placements on major television networks such as ABC, CW, TNT, MTV and VH1. QUOTED BY THE OWNER: Keep it CURRENT! All Billboard Top Ten and current radio sound alikes will work. Also, closely reviewing current trends in the genre will help you understand the tracks needed. As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists (or Top Ten tracks) in any way, shape or form! Use them only as a guide for general texture, energy, and vibe! IMPORTANT: Keep all intros VERY SHORT and keep the music hitting as a radio single would! Button ending are needed, NO fade outs. If chosen, your song will be re titled for TV & Film use only; you will keep the writer s share. 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 and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, February 24, TAXI# S120224RB CONTEMPORARY R&B SONGS a la Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Jason Derulo, etc., needed by an Independent Music Licensing company that has helped a lot of TAXI members get film and TV placements. Songs must showcase strong vocals with playful and energetic lyrics that are combined with upbeat rhythmic melodies! Your songs will be used to create a soulful, yet modern sound that will help give a scene texture. Universal themes are necessary no proper names or places names and no specific storylines that could conflict with a scene! Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! 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 Wednesday, February 29, TAXI#S120229RN Rap/Hip Hop Listings CONTEMPORARY RAP SONGS a la Jay Z, Eminem, Kanye West, etc., needed by a successful Music Publisher who s had tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Universal lyrics are necessary no explicit lyrics and no third party samples. Songs need to have solid performances (both vocal and instrumental) that express the energy and vibe of this genre. Remember that your track will be used to add energy, mood or atmosphere when synced to picture, so submit accordingly. They re not just looking for solid tracks, but ones that will ENHANCE a SCENE. They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep 5

6 your original copyrights. Broadcast quality 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 Wednesday, February 8, TAXI#Y120208HH RAP/HIP HOP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la The Beastie Boys, Run D.M.C., De La Soul, etc., needed by the VP of an Independent Music Publishing company that specializes in the placement of artists in Film, TV, and Commercials. Performances must be OUTSTANDING! If submitting songs, lyrics should be universal (work with a range of scenes) and add energy or atmosphere when synced to picture. Tempo and mood may vary. NO THIRD PARTY SAMPLES and keep it clean NO PROFANITY. He s looking for ARTISTS that have a FRESH and CONTEMPORARY TAKE on these referenced 80s Hip Hop giants. You songs must display a CURRENT VIBE AND SOUND. He also wants artists that not only have great material for Film/TV projects, but also have a growing fan base, online presence, and marketable image, so be sure to include that info in your BIO!!! Authenticity is a key component to this listing; they re looking for the REAL DEAL, not just library tracks. If you submit songs, be sure the instrumental track is readily available. (You do not need to submit both song and instrumental.) Broadcast quality is necessary (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable), photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, February 16, TAXI#Y120216HH FUN and CURRENT HIP HOP SONGS a la Kanye West, Nikki Minaj, Jay Z, Childish Gambino, Wiz Khalifa, etc., needed by the Music Supervisor of a HIT reality TV show. Beats need to be STRONG, Up To Date, ENERGETIC, and INFECTIOUS from beginning to end. Lyrically, tracks should be CREATIVE, AHEAD OF THE CURVE, and use the proper vernacular that artists and fans of this genre expect to hear. Clever vocal phrasing is equally important, so let s get creative for this one! Definitely check out the referenced artists for a solid idea of what s needed for this pitch. Mentioned by the source: HOT, CURRENT, and COMPETITIVE is what we are looking for. Absolutely NO PROFANITY and NO THIRD PARTY SAMPLES, ORIGINAL MUSIC ONLY! Recording and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! You must own or control 100% of your master recording and song rights. Broadcast quality 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 Monday, February 20, TAXI#S120220FH HIP HOP SONGS and/or INSTRUMENTALS a la Jay Z, Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne, Jon Connor, Drake, etc., are needed by the owner of a successful Music Library with placements on major television networks such as ABC, CW, TNT, MTV and VH1. All tempos are welcome. QUOTED FROM THE LIBRARY: Keep it CURRENT! All Billboard Top Ten and current radio sound alikes will work. Also, closely reviewing Music Supervisors choice of Hip Hop/Rap on any and all REALITY SHOWS will help hone in on the need. I can t license enough of these! As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists (or Top Ten tracks) in any way, shape or form! Use them only as a guide for general texture, energy, and vibe! IMPORTANT: Keep all intros VERY SHORT and keep the music hitting as a radio single would! Button ending are needed, NO fade outs. If chosen, your song will be re titled for TV & Film use only; you will keep the writer s share. 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 and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday February 29, TAXI# S120229HH NEW LISTING URBAN/HIP HOP INSTRUMENTAL BEDS a la I Do by Young Jeezy featuring Jay Z and Andre 3000, Hustlin by Rick Ross, 5 O Clock by T Pain, Good Good Night by Roscoe Dash, etc., needed by one of the world s premier Production Music Libraries to push to over 700+ radio and TV affiliates all over the world! They have a constant demand for new material and said ONLY THE BEST WILL DO! They are NOT looking for sound alikes, but need ORIGINAL tracks inspired by the artists/genres referenced above. The deal structure is a $1K FLAT FEE rate on a BUY OUT basis. (They will own the copyright.) Your tracks must be Broadcast Quality, radio ready pieces of music (Make sure your volume level is UP!), and must be stylistically CURRENT, RELEVANT, and compatible with today s hit songs and artists. READ THIS: Music must have a BUTTON ENDING no fade outs! Submit 60 SECOND track length ONLY (including any reverb tail). If your tracks are chosen, the company will need stereo mp3 files, with an audio bit rate of 256 kbps, formatted in :15 / :30 / :60 lengths. No need to submit these to the listing but HAVE THEM READY TO GO! We ran this a few months ago as listing #Y120104HH and he is eager to hear more, so if you submitted to that listing, send in new material this time around. Please submit one to three instrumental beds online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, March 5, TAXI# S120305HI Rap/Hip Hop Listings (continued): NEW LISTING RAP/HIP HOP ARTISTS a la Nicki Minaj, Drake, Childish Gambino, etc. needed by an Independent Music Production Company with a long and successful track record in Film & TV. They are looking for Contemporary, Current Sounding MCs to use as a session vocalists to record demos. They want someone who sounds fresh and is radio friendly avoid Old School or Hardcore! Take this opportunity to show off your BEST PERFORMANCE! Covers are okay but original material that shows off your RHYMING SKLLS will get you NOTICED! Strong beats, fresh lyric themes, and catchy hooks will help your work stand out! Mix Tape material is also acceptable for this listing. Ideally, they re looking for someone who has their own studio and can track top quality vocals but it s not a requirement. They re offering a fee of $150 per session. Male or female vocals are OKAY! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine) and the vocal MUST be top notch! To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI #Y120313HH Rock Listings Music Licensing Agent working for a BIG midwest Ad Agency needs ALT ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS a la Weapon Of Choice by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ghetto Love by Spinnerette, or 3 s & 7 s by Queens of the Stone Age, etc., Melodically and Rhythmically THINK: KINDA SEXY, ULTRA COOL, A BIT BLUESY, CONFIDENT, with elements of EDGY ATTITUDE! Please don t submit anything too In Your Face or Aggressive, try to keep tracks Cool and Rockin similar to the tracks referenced. DO NOT rip off or copy the referenced artists in any way, shape or form. Use them ONLY as a guide for tempo, texture, and vibe. Music MUST be Broadcast Quality with Contemporary Production Value (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened by the Licensing Agent herself on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, February 16, TAXI# Y120216AR NEW LISTING DARK, BLUESY ROCK SONGS a la Bad Blood by Beck, Sinister Kid by The Black Keys, etc., needed by a TOP TIER Music Licensing Agent pitching to a wildly popular cable TV series. DO NOT copy or rip off the referenced songs in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a GUIDE for general lyric themes, tempo, and mood. THE LICENSING AGENT SAID, AND WE QUOTE: I m open to older style Blues/Rock type songs similar to a Rolling Stones, but also open to more contemporary tracks similar to Bad Blood by Beck. Songs submitted need to lyrically reference the DARK SIDE of life and/or the UNDERWORLD. This agent offers a non exclusive deal, and takes 50% of any upfront licensing fee, as well as a 20% commission on all performance royalties earned pertaining to the license. 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 by THE LICENSING AGENT HERSELF on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, February 22, TAXI# Y120222BL CURRENT ROCK SONGS and/or INSTRUMENTALS a la Foo Fighters, Yuck, OK Go, etc., are needed by the owner of a successful Music Library with placements on major television networks such as ABC, CW, TNT, MTV and VH1. All tempos are welcome. QUOTED BY THE OWNER: Keep it CURRENT! All Billboard Top Ten and current radio sound alikes will work. Also, closely reviewing Music Supervisors choice of Rock/Alt Rock on any and all REALITY SHOWS will help hone in on the need. I can t license enough of these! As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists (or Top Ten tracks) in any way, shape or form! Use them only as a guide for general texture, energy, and vibe! IMPORTANT: Keep all intros VERY SHORT and keep the music hitting as a radio single would! Button endings are needed, NO fade outs. If chosen, your song will be re titled for TV & Film use only; you will keep the writer s share. Broadcast quality is needed 6

7 (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 and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, February 28, TAXI# S120228RK ROCK SONGS ABOUT LOVE (In All Current Rock Styles) needed by an International Management Firm for placement in Film/TV projects. They re looking for songs about ALL Types of Romantic Love: Puppy Love, Blossoming Love, Fading Love, Love at its peak, quirky/indie love situations, etc., If you have a catch phrase or clever lyrical hook that is immediately MEMORABLE and UNIQUE, something iconic (so to speak), and works in the requested context, you re one step ahead! CATCHY melodies, INTERESTING wordplay, and a FRESH take on these universal lyric themes are MUST HAVES! This firm is very picky about lyrics, so please avoid clichés and anything too on the nose or obvious. Vocal and Instrumental performances MUST be top notch, and production should sound FRESH and MODERN. They re looking for songs that can compete with current rock hits, so keep your melodies and arrangements sounding new and cool. Songs NEED to be Broadcast Quality (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 a TAXI screener hand picked by the firm and must be received no later than Monday, March 5, TAXI# S120305LV CONTEMPORARY MODERN ROCK ARTISTS a la Three Days Grace, My Darkest Days, Shinedown, etc., are needed by an established and popular radio show for a weekly on air Rock Radio Show that is the No. #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe/Germany. They are seeking a wide range of unique and marketable Modern Rock acts and have already featured dozens of TAXI artists. Male or Female vocals are fine. Songs must be from U.S. based Independent artists/bands who write and perform their own music and be ready for commercial airplay. The demographic is huge: yr. olds, with over 10 million listeners! Artists must have a full length recorded CD and, if selected, will have MAJOR exposure to millions of listeners and new fans instantly. You will be the FEATURED and ONLY Artist on the show and they ll dedicate an entire official webpage on their site for the duration of the week your feature show is aired! They do NOT accept unsolicited material, you can only submit through TAXI. Broadcast quality is a must (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). If you re submitting a CD by mail, make sure it s your full length release, per the above instructions. If you re submitting online, have your full length CD handy in case they re interested and contact you. 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, March 8, TAXI# S120308MR NEW LISTING A LIST Creative Music Director at a MAJOR MOVIE STUDIO needs MOOD SETTING POP/ROCK SONGS a la How To Save A Life by The Fray, Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse, etc., for placement in many upcoming film projects. The ESTIMATED PAYMENT for this placement is $5,000 $10,000 all in. MALE or FEMALE Vocals are okay. As always, DO NOT rip off or copy the referenced artists in any way, shape or form. Use them ONLY as a guide for tempo, texture, and vibe. MEMORABLE radio friendly choruses, WELL DEFINED lyric hooks, CONFIDENT vocal performances, and overall STRONG songwriting are all essential for this opportunity! NO melancholy songs please, lets keep them POSITIVE and UPLIFTING, both lyrically and melodically. Universal lyrics are necessary no proper names or place names and no specific storylines that might conflict with the scene. 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 must be received no later than Friday, March 9, TAXI#S120309PR NEW LISTING POP/ROCK SONGWRITER/PRODUCERS a la Hot Chelle Rae, Big Time Rush, etc needed by an Independent Music Production Company with a great track record of placing songs on networks such as CBS, NBC, CMT and more. Your material should be RHYTHMIC and MELODIC with MEMORABLE, CATCHY HOOKS! Production values MUST be polished and contemporary with UP TO DATE sounds and beats. Make sure your material is stylistically CURRENT and relevant to today s hit songs and artists. Male or Female vocals are okay. They re looking for original material only NO COVERS please! The deal is a co publishing agreement on any projects that you re involved in. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). To show them your range, submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, March 13, TAXI #S120313PR Rock Listings (continued): NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY ROCK SONGS w/ FEMALE VOCALS a la The Donnas, The Veronicas, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, etc., needed by the head of a very successful boutique Film/TV Licensing Company with HUNDREDS of PLACEMENTS to their credit. They need WELL PRODUCED and HIGH ENERGY tracks that keep the listener on the edge of their seat! They ll be looking for BIG, LYRIC HOOKS and STELLAR vocal performances similar to the artists referenced. Rockin Mid to Uptempo tracks preferred, NO ballads please. You must own or control 100% of your composition and Master recording. NO Instrumentals. FEMALE Vocals ONLY. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a representative hand picked by the company and must be received no later than Thursday, March 22, TAXI#S120322RS Songer/Songwriter Listings CONTEMPORARY, MAINSTREAM POP SINGER/SONGWRITER type SONGS a la Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, etc., needed by a successful Music Publisher who s gotten tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Songs must have a commercial sound with instantly memorable melodies. They re looking for the Top 40 Radio side of Pop Singer Songwriter, not the more moody introspective style. Keep your hooks BIG and your choruses CATCHY. Universal lyrics with no proper names, specific storylines, or place names, please. Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality 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 ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, February 22, TAXI#Y120222SS NEW LISTING HOPEFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, and UPLIFTING SINGER/SONGWRITER to FOLK SONGS needed by A LIST Creative Music Director for a variety of films. HE SAID, AND WE QUOTE: I need tracks that can lyrically provide the feel good nature of What A Wonderful World by Louie Armstrong or Beautiful Day by U2. Keep in mind this is NOT a genre reference, strictly lyrical. The ESTIMATED PAYMENT for this placement is $5,000 $10,000 all in. Tracks submitted can range in style and tempo, but should fit with the FEEL GOOD lyrical references mentioned by the company. Universal lyrics are necessary no proper names or place names and no specific storylines that might conflict with the scene. MALE or FEMALE vocals are okay. Vocal and instrumental presentations must be excellent! Recordings need to be Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be 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 on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, March 16, TAXI#Y120316SS NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER SONGS w/ FEMALE VOCALS a la Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor, Missy Higgins, Sara Bareilles, etc., needed by the HEAD of a VERY successful Film/TV Licensing company with HUNDREDS of placements to their credit. They need outstanding songs that can deliver COMPELLING lyrical hooks, with KILLER vocal performances. Styles can range from QUIRKY to INTIMATE to SOULFUL, as long as the music pulls the listener in from the start to the finish! Please be sure tracks submitted are well produced and in the stylistic range of the artists mentioned. You must own or control 100% of your composition and Master recording. NO Instrumentals. FEMALE Vocals ONLY. Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened by a representative hand picked by the company on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, March 26, TAXI#Y120326SS Vocalist Listings NEW LISTING POP/ROCK DEMO SINGERS needed by an Independent Music Production Company looking for talent that can emulate some of the current hit 7