RoaringFelicity

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copyright © 2020 by Sharon Abreu

My arrangement of Scott Joplin's public domain "Felicity Rag"

Lots of MINIMALISTIC '20's-Style INSTRUMENTAL CUES in a Wide Range of GENRES is needed by a successful International Music Licensing Company with global distribution through a huge music conglomerate!

We purposely passed on including references as this client is open to material in all (commercially viable) styles and genres that were popular in the 1920s.

NOTE: This company is NOT looking for Vintage material. They want recently-recorded tracks that capture the style and sound of '20s' music.

Quoting the Music Library: “We are looking for Cues that are sparse and somewhat simple. Only 4 to 6 instruments maximum. Keep them simple and try to introduce some edit points along the tracks. Very high bar, in terms of realism. Meaning, if any of the instruments sound too 'MIDI' then the Cues should be rejected.”

Please submit sparse, minimalistic Instrumental Cues that could transport the listener back to the roaring '20s! Craft your submissions around a singular motif and mood, and add and subtract layers of instrumentation to create a little dynamic variation and some forward momentum. If you're planning on using Virtual Instruments or samples, we'd suggest adding some real, organic instruments to the mix to help your Cues sound more authentic. Also, any virtual instruments or samples that you do use shouldn't sound stiff, obviously quantized, or MIDI-Driven.

TAXI Tip: DO NOT add sound effects like vinyl clicks or pops to make your recordings sound old – this company wants clean and clear-sounding recordings.

Your submissions need to be around 2 minutes long (nothing that runs 3 or 4 minutes, please) with Non-Faded, Buttoned endings. Broadcast Quality is needed.

This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal. You’ll split any upfront sync fees 50/50. They’ll get 100% of the Publisher’s share, and you’ll get 100% of the Writer’s share. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit as many Instrumental Cues as you’d like, online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PST) on Monday, January 11th, 2021. TAXI Dispatch # D210111WN