Hey guys,

This is a very good topic. In going through as many of these JPF submissions, I have found one of the absolutely most irritating things are those sound effects openings. I think it was cool in the days of 70's and 80's arena rock. Loved the cannons going off on "Those About to Rock." or the bells in "Hell's Bells' Loved watching Boston and Queen as the house lights dimmed and the music started blowing your head off. It was great live.
But now we have so much more imput going on in our every day lives, computers, Intenet, television, radio, movies, sporting events, and when I am into songs, I want to hear the body of the song, get the message across and move on. Then I can decide whether to play it again or not.
I would really suggest people drop those sound effects especially if they are trying to pitch songs from any perspective or in the case of booking acts or the like, it woudl be hit them with the song and get them hooked first. Sound effects for me only move me in a certain way. Away from the song.

MAB