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I mean, I get it. There “may be” a bit of romance, or ‘fantastic expectations/grandeur” when it comes to so-called “Top Tier Libraries”

There is ZERO romance left for me. I said “I Do”, and then after that ALL I remember was somebody handing me an Apron; and telling me GET IN THE KITCHEN AND COOK B**CH!!

As BB King would say “The Thrill is Gone. The Thrill is Gone Away”..

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Keeping something in mind here..

This is REALLY not about “Top-Tier”, this is really about “how hard your Libraries/Companies/Agents/Representation are working on “Your Behalf'”.

The TRUEST statement that has been made on this forum is. “Your Mileage May Vary”.

I have some companies that I work with that are “relatively small and WAY under the radar” that are bringing in really high sync fees.

I also have a couple of Majors that “for Me” have been a “Graveyard for “My Tracks”. But, if You/I keep moving, You’re bound to get some “Real Things Cookin’!!”

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So, who are these majors?

THIS is gonna sound CRAZY. But, you asked.
I’m “almost sure” that the only Major I’m not with is Warner Bros. Had an opportunity last year, but I’m WAY over-extended..

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https://pmamusic.com/all-prefixes/ . and just because a library is not a member of the PMA doesn’t mean they are not kicking ass at getting placements.

This is truth. I am with several majors, and The Boutiques I am with are doing as well; if not doing better..

Also, to answer a question. just about all of the “Top-Tier Libraries” now have a submissions email right on their webpage. I know for a fact it works.

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Hi there Keith, I hope you are well. Happy 2020 to You!

Right now, it’s BEYOND competitive. It’s Brutal!!

To be honest, I couldn’t hear it standing out right now, especially with The amount of Sound Design, and Reverb/Wash that is on mixes right now.

Question: On the Second song, have you thought about making it a “Vocal Tune”? I could hear like really “Retro-ing” it out; and putting like a Flock of Seagulls, ABC, Depeche type Vocal arrangement.

Just a thought..

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Hi all. To people with more years in the game. When you submit music to a library, and the auto reply email states the owner listens, but then a composer from the same library does.
I’ve sent quite a few subs but never seen this before.
Thanks

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. More than likely, the “Composer” is either the owner of The Library; or is their “A&R” and all of the submissions go through them..

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I have a couple of predictions in 2020

1) Punk Bands will be getting a TON of Placements.
2) Scripps & Discovery will be in The Library Business
3) Little Teenage Girls on IPad’s will Dominate The EDM & Trap Markets.

Also, I have a feeling that Women DJ’s will be a MAJOR Force too!!

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(2) LAwriter will become the eternal optimist (Followed close behind by BEATSLINGER). ?

LOL.
NO, BEATSLINGER found out how to get to the “Goodie-Bags”

You better ask somebody!!

Now, go Rest Your Nerves.

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At some point – maybe too far away for me to partake in – the public will tire of loops, 4 bar compositions, beat makers as “composers”, and laptop productions. Real music will rise like the Phoenix from the ashes of music 2020. Creativity and music can NOT be kept down.

I literally feel like I’m sitting at a Movie Theater eating Popcorn; as I watch “Ground-Hog Day”. I keep saying these “How To Make It In The TV/Film Licensing” companies are LITERALLY creating Bottle-necks in the traffic; at the same section of The Freeway EVERYDAY.

As well, if they DID really know where the Great Placements, and The Nice Gravy Trains Were (By The Way, they DO NOT) “Do You Really Think They Would Give You Their ACE-In-The-Hole?!!”

“As soon as you start thinking like an Antelope; you will no longer be stuck with The Sheep”

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Hi Eric/Composer Of Notes! Everything looks & sounds great!!

Thanks for sharing!

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“We were just in time but it’s too late for you” crowd

Thanks Pat!
HA! I do sound like a Grumpy Old Man.

GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU PESKY KIDS!! Hahaha

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I used to make a little bit of money on the side by producing lots of tracks (mostly EDM)

There’s Your “Hook” right there. While you are taking the time to really understand trailer music. In the meantime, Incorporate your knowledge of EDM; and mix it with Orchestral, Strings, Brass, Woodwind, and possibly even “Toy Sounds”.

To be very honest, one of the main problems with EDM & Trap is “You can’t use it for a lot of General Applications”. Find the “Sweet-spot & Balance” and land the placements while you learn Trailer & Theme.

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Hi Kobly, I hope you are doing well! As well, Happy New Year to You!

Now, please take no offense, but you did say that you need input so you can get better.

Question: Are you switching from some other genre’s to Trailer/Theme Music? Because I do hear that you are not novice; BUT, I am also hearing that you have not quite “digested” what all goes into making “really proficient, authentic, and competitive Music for thie marketplace”.

With Trailer & Theme being probably one of the MOST “saturated” genres; and many of your competitors “almost” as good as Hans Zimmer, Michael Giacchino, and Elfman (Big Up to Jacob Collier!!) You’re gonna literally have to “eat, Breathe, Sleep, and Poop this Music to even get noticed”.

Please take no offense. Right now is a time where You’re gonna have to be totally exceptional; or totally unique to get those placements.

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Hi Art! Happy New Year! I responded to this thread while I was out and about (on my phone) it went to the “Are You a Robot” and not sure if my response went thru. If it did could you please post it, and delete this message?

Thank you!

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So, people already can’t drive, and are (in my area of The U.S) Illegally using Cell Phones & Devices while driving. Now, they give them something else to “Distract them, and quite possibly cause crashes”?

“This Track was a BANGER”.

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