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Re: TAXI - Independant A&R - Anybody have any comments? [message #85386 is a reply to message #85385] Sat, 26 May 2007 16:12 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
JeffH is currently offline  JeffH   UNITED STATES
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Kim,
For what you want, I'd go for it. I believe the initiation fee is still
refundable, you get the Rcording Mag, and the monthly writeups from
Michael (the TAXI dude) area a great read. My guess is the best chance
for a deal is if they refer you to one of the houses trying to increase
their book for TV, etc.

Jeff

wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> Thanks for that. The value of the critiques was one thing on my list of queries
> in my head.
>
> Generally I believe I'm quite a good emulator of styles, and by the sound
> of it they say a bit of "...in the style of..." so if the job is to write
> a song like somebody else's, I might be in luck. ;o)
>
> It would also be good to get some feedback from people who listen all day
> to which songs "make it" and which songs don't, even if I don't get anything
> other than that from it.
>
> Cheers,
> Kim.
>
> Jeff Hoover <jkhoover@excite.com> wrote:
>
>>Kim,
>>
>>My opinion is a little different, being a TAXI member. Here's some
>>observations after being involved a little over a year. First off, let
>
>
>>it be understood I haven't gotten a deal off Taxi at present. I have
>>only submitted for listings that include a critique as sending money off
>
>
>>with no feedback doesn't seem prudent to me. The feedback I've received
>
>
>>on a couple of submissions was helpful but elad me to a couple of
>>conclusions:
>>
>>1. Quality of the initial recording will matter
>>Even if you are trying to sell a song, the feedback I recieved made it
>>obvious these were not "producers" on the other end, they were buyers
>>(at least in mentality). They want fairly finished product.
>>
>>2. Quality of feedback will vary greatly.
>>A couple of critiques were well thoguht through, Ac ouple of them
>>obviously quick dismissals...on the sam song for different submissions.
>>
>>3. Stick to EXACTLY what they are asking for.
>>If they say ALA Toby Keith, it means just that, lack of pitch control
>>and all.
>>
>>4. Don't submit if you don't have time to rework.
>>This has been my issue. I have not had time to hit the studio and apply
>
>
>>the ideas the critiques have had for improving the song.
>>
>>Hope this helps,
>>
>>Jeff
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>skey" <excelsm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>>It's a wast of money and a bit of a scam.
>>>
>>>
>>>Thanks James.
>>>
>>>Do you mind if I ask what that is based on? Is it "the talk" you've heard
>>>around, or just people who have submitted tunes and gotten nowhere?
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>Kim.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Fandangled technology. I meant to make a post... ;o)
>>>>>
>>>>>www.taxi.com
>>>>>
>>>>>This mob claim to submit your material for you to, err, people who want
>>>>
>>>>music.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>;o) They say that 6% of people per year get a deal of some sort. The
>
> question
>
>>>>>is I guess, am I in the top 6% of unsigned artists?
>>>>>
>>>>>It costs $299US pa to be a member, plus $5 per song you submit.
>>>>>
>>>>>I figure I'm sitting here writing and recording anyhow...?
>>>>>
>>>>>Cheers,
>>>>>Kim.
>>>>
>

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