Critique and Questions

[cozyhand3]

I would be most grateful for any thoughts you may have about this song. Initially I’m wondering if you think it is too specific (story wise) for potential placement opportunities? Maybe use the instrumental only for such purposes? Need more “drums” throughout or does it work as is? Also, for meta-data purposes, what artist(s) would you name as “similar artist?”

SIN CITY BEAT DOWN
Starring’ out cross the desert
From my hotel balcony
Warm wind blowin’ cross my face
Casino lights call out to me
Bloody Mary in my hand
Light up another cigarette
Soon I’ll make my way downstairs
Start placing some winning bets

I’ll just walk up to a table
Like no one else is around
Pull out a wad of dead presidents
And get my, get my, get my…
Sin City Beat down

Yeah every dog has his day
I tell myself all the time
Dreamin’ lady luck will shine on me
It’s the same dream every night
Lay down my Bloody Mary
Put out my cigarette
Now it’s time to satisfy
This pounding in my chest

(Cho)

Nobody’s holdin’ a knife at my throat
No there ain’t no gun in my back
Nobody’s telling me what to do
Still find it hard to relax

Pockets full of sweat and blood
The dealers all know me by name
Their gonna deal me some killer hands
And tonight I’ll be on my game

(Cho)

Dreamin’ lady luck will shine on me
It’s the same dream every night

Thank you for your time!

[BEATSLINGER]

Hi there Jesse. YES, it is VERY specific. but, might I suggest checking in with the City of Las Vegas’ Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Lasvegas.gov . I would be checking into who will be filming movies there, and who is slated to be doing something upcoming (They normally would have petitions, and applications in for permits & documents to film)

As well, I would be checking the Los Angeles Trade Publications to see who is looking for that type of song.

I like it! It’s Nice and Gritty. Has some Back-Bone in it!!

also, for metadata.. It reminds me of Bob Segar, Merle, Travis, Toby Keith, and Trace Adkins
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[cozyhand3]

Hey Beatslinger! Thank you for weighing in!!

Your suggestions hadn’t occurred to me. When you say check out LA Trade Publications, which one(s) do you feel would be most useful? It’s been years since I used e.g., Hollywood Reporter (if they’re still around) and do publications actually have requests for songs for projects? I used to subscribe to Billboard and remember they would have articles about who’s doing what…but I’m green as green can be about it now.

If not, that’s cool, I’ll run down to the bookstore and see what I can find:)

Stay well my friend.

[BEATSLINGER]

Doing a bit of research Cozy, I’ll circle back around with a PM..

[cozyhand3]

Thank you Beatslinger!

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