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Hi there. I like “Fortitude” a lot!
I would send emails to companies, and ask “Are they looking for Retro/Straight-ahead Rock, and Americana”. I have a feeling you would have an easier time just by making sure your “wording” in your emails/correspondence says this; so they would know whom to let review your material in their office(s)All of the Mid-tier, and Top-tier Libraries have made it easier than ever to get in touch with them to submit music.
Trust me, Cold Calls/Emails WORK!! You just have to have what they are looking for at that time..
I would agree with it depends on your market. As well, it depends on if you have a lot of changes, or interesting things going on.
I haven’t been able to let go of a composition under 2:30, and some have gone as long as 4 minutes. Funny thing is I have several placements that have used the entire piece..
As far as track count goes. I am usually somewhere around 15 pieces for an album. Some say around 12 is normal..
It’s so weird these days..
Just a few years back it seemed like “companies couldn’t WAIT to tell you that you were getting placements, the actual counts for Blanket Licenses & Needle Drops; and as well getting a Little sync Check. Now, it’s seems more hidden, no transparency of Cue/Song activity; and random (if any) sync fees”…
Also, congratulations on “scoring an album BenG!!”
MusicMatters You’re a Funky MoFo!!
Me Likes!!
Hi there Cozy. Sounds great! I would not change a thing!. I would suggest though that if you are going to license/place the tracks with someone else singing them; that you work out your “signing of waivers, work for hire paperwork, or splits” now!
Hit me with a PM. I have a few thoughts as to whom is looking for this type of work!Good Luck!!
Hi there Panfur, and welcome! I don’t know off-hand anyone/company that will download files unless they requested them; or use that as their way of submitting material. You need a “streamable page”, or a webpage where they can “simply” come to it; and have a listen without committing to downloading it.. There are several..
Good Luck!!
Hi there Ben! Sounds really good! “Como Siempre” is too short, You had me groovin’ over here and then it was over before I knew it..
“Beyond The Hills” is really good as well, I think the “Synthy Shaker thing” is too prominent in the mix, and distracting though. I’m thinking maybe even omit it. More Chris Isaac/Twin Peaks, less current model EDM..
“In Your Mind” is gonna make you some Bread!! That’s where you need to be going; never-mind primarily submitting Instrumentals!!
If that is YOU singing, I can tell you now. “That combined with your Guitar work is Your Wheelhouse!!” Your vocal is very refreshing. Much like James Taylor, smooth and effective at the same time.Good Work!!
**Footnote** I would do an edit, and shorten the entry for “In My Mind”. You need to get to that vocal pronto!! Also, it should be first in your Soundcloud line-up, That’s your deal getter!!
Go to “Member Services” there is a drop-down menu, and you pick Personal Messaging.. It depends on if the person has elected to accept messaging though..
Hi there Jesse, and welcome to MLR!
My suggestion is “take the opportunity to investigate all that MLR has to offer!!” On the right hand side there is a clickable link to “Access 500+ Libraries”. It has several ways to “Filter” and find exactly what you are looking for. Make sure you read ALL of the comments on the threads..
The further you look back, it shows MUCH more information, and honest candor about the companies. (Some go back before 2010) It seems that people became “more reluctant to post the good juicy tidbits now that there is less Milk & Honey to go around 2014/2015..”Trust me, The resources available here on this forum are “invaluable!!”
If I might. People like you LAwriter, Abby, Art, Cruci, and some other “Real Players/Lifers” gave up the “true game”. Don’t just write/compose in your wheelhouse, or what you think will get the placement. Stretch into as many genres/styles as you can “authentically & genuinely do”. This is what separates the real composers from the “One Trick Ponies!!”
Note: If you are doing Trap or EDM, and you are new to the business. You not only have an over-saturated genre/style; you as well are competing against “Lifers” who are already in place at the better Libraries. You will need to learn how to plug Library/Catalog holes, and find special niches to get in..
I realize I went off-topic, and so to answer the question. I myself have basically given up on Non-Exclusives, and “RF” sites. I have done a TON of research, and are now ONLY pitching to Top-Tier Libraries. Since I joined MLR last year, and did a TON of research (There are some REAL Players/Lifers here, and you have to do your reading!!) I am now in 4 Top-Tier Libraries. I have decreased my output of songs/tracks to about 40-50 a year; and are now making about 4X-to-5X the money I was making previously..
I only have 1 slot on my “Dance Card” left, and I am aiming for Sony Extreme..
I Apologize for naming a company. But, That’s a “real Top-Tier Library”.
Hey Glen – I misspoke. You were referring to the subscription model situation not improving not the business in general. Guess I was in an encouraging mood LOL!! Please disregard my previous post.
No Paolo, You are correct, and You have a great attitude!! I mean, so what if a Million Dollars doesn’t happen from production music. As well, what if it’s just an extra income “until this get rich quick in the production music industry scam(s) goes bust?” You are being creative, and no matter what you are “turning ideas into profit!”
Now, here’s my take on things. I stand as proof that “real music, and real musicians WILL weather the storms!” I am also seeing that the influx of people that thought they would get rich over-night are dwindling substantially, and falling to the waste-sides in droves!!
If you love what you’re doing, just KEEP GOING!!
Welcome Jeff/JPitcher! Do it out of “Love” and the money will just follow!
Hi there Whipple, I think you might have something with Dark Drone Number 4, and World of Darkness 2. I have never tried this market, so I’m not sure what they look for. All I know is “It made me feel/see dark colors, and I could see it in something where there is an ominous/lurking thing happening”.
Good Luck, mix sounds fine.