I've read this thread with interest. Like eveyone else, it was time to renew the membership, and I had to look closely at where I was going to spend resources.
For me, I'm not prolific enough to justify the expense. Also, there are other sites which give concrete oppertunities, with no sign up fee.
Example ;
www.musicdealers.com has a number of listings, here's prevous listings, and those artists that placed work.
Animated Film Feature Sony Pictures Jul 27 2009 $2500 FILM
Due Date:
07/27/09
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Animated Film Feature
Music Call: Smooth jazz with a sax lead or solo - upbeat, not sexy
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Vocals: No
Client: Sony Pictures
Payment: $2,500
Use: Film
Due Date: July 27, 2009
Other: N/A
winning artist: Darren Rahn
winning song: Tale Of Two Cities
details Latin Pop Music Needed Confidential Jul 9 2009 $7500 TV / RADIO
Due Date:
07/09/09
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Latin Pop Music Needed
Music Call: Track must be "dancey" and have a modern sound. This might include a song with a rock twist or a reggaeton track etc. Something new, fresh and modern with a Latin twist. The track must have vocals and must be in Spanish. No foul language or profanity.
Genre: Latin Pop (could include rock, reggaeton or other modern elements)
Vocals: Yes (Spanish)
Client: Confidential
Payment: $7,500
Use: TV/Radio
Due Date: July 09, 2009
Other: Must come from an artist or a band - No producer teams. There is an opportunity outside of just the synch placement for the group and/or the band/artist's name to potentially be featured in the actual spot. The self-promotion opportunity could be huge for this one!
winning artist: el Tambor de la Tribu
winning song: Watch It
details Surgeon's Online Video Blog Private Neurology Hospital Jun 24 2009 $75 WEB
Due Date:
06/24/09
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Surgeon's Online Video Blog
Music Call: Surgeon seeking background music for informative patient video blog
Genre: Easy Listening
Vocals: No
Client: Private Neurology Hospital
Payment: $75
Use: Web
Due Date: June 24, 2009
Other Notes: This job had a total budget of $500 (3 songs) which is far below our usual standard, however, because this project was small, purely a web usage and directed towards educating and helping people in need, we contacted the artists and asked for permission to use their music at a lesser fee. The video was fully serviced in-house, both music and video editing.
winning artist: JD Feighner
winning song: Wavy Baby
details Surgeon's Online Video Blog Private Neurology Hospital Jun 24 2009 $75 WEB
Due Date:
06/24/09
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Surgeon's Online Video Blog
Music Call: Surgeon seeking background music for informative patient video blog
Genre: Easy Listening
Vocals: No
Client: Private Neurology Hospital
Payment: $75
Use: Web
Due Date: June 24, 2009
Other Notes: This job had a total budget of $250 (3 songs) which is far below our usual standard, however, because this project was small, purely a web usage and directed towards educating and helping people in need, we contacted the artists and asked for permission to use their music at a lesser fee. The video was fully serviced in-house, both music and video editing.
winning artist: Lee Miller
winning song: Christmas In Ireland
details Surgeon's Online Video Blog Private Neurology Hospital Jun 24 2009 $100 WEB
Due Date:
06/24/09
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Surgeon's Online Video Blog
Music Call: Surgeon seeking background music for informative patient video blog
Genre: Easy Listening
Vocals: No
Client: Private Neurology Hospital
Payment: $100
Use: Web
Due Date: June 24, 2009
Other Notes: This job had a total budget of $250 (3 songs) which is far below our usual standard, however, because this project was small, purely a web usage and directed towards educating and helping people in need, we contacted the artists and asked for permission to use their music at a lesser fee. The video was fully serviced in-house, both music and video editing.
winning artist: DasUNO
winning song: Custom- Hospital, Surgeon's Theme
details Blues Track Needed for Indie Film Dinosaurs of the Future Jun 10 2009 $2500 FILM
Due Date:
06/10/09
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Blues Track Needed for Indie Film
Music Call: Very slow, very "grimey" sounding blues instrumental - Harmonica is a must. Think smokey bar and broken hearts.
Genre: Blues
Vocals: No
Client: Dinosaurs of the Future
Payment: $2500
Use: Film - "The Providence Effect"
Due Date: June 10, 2009
Other Notes: N/A
winning artist: Michael Mazochi
winning song: toby's blues (instrumental)
details Financial Company Edward Jones May 19 2009 $1000 WEB
Due Date:
05/19/09
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Financial Company
Music Call: Uplifting instrumental music.
Genre: Blues
Vocals: No
Client: Dinosaurs of the Future
Payment: $2500
Use: Film - "The Providence Effect"
Due Date: June 10, 2009
Other Notes: N/A
winning artist: Peter Wallevik / Loadstar
winning song: Beginning
details Potato Inspector Heinz / Ore Ida May 11 2009 $1000 WEB
Due Date:
05/11/09
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Potato Inspector
Music Call: Consumer Packaged Goods company seeking 2 pieces of music for online testing. One song should be whimsical with a definite aim towards children while the other song should be a bit more family oriented. Both songs should be light and positive.
Genre: Pop / Childrens
Vocals: No
Client: Heinz / Ore-Ida
Payment: $1000
Use: Web
Due Date: May 11, 2009
Other Notes: N/A
winning artist: Heather Fenoughty
winning song: Cat after Mouse
details Getting Creative Heinz / Ore Ida May 11 2009 $1000 WEB
Due Date:
05/11/09
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Getting Creative
Music Call: Consumer Packaged Goods company seeking 2 pieces of music for online testing. One song should be whimsical with a definite aim towards children while the other song should be a bit more family oriented. Both songs should be light and positive.
Genre: Pop / Childrens
Vocals: No
Client: Heinz / Ore-Ida
Payment: $1000
Use: Web
Due Date: May 11, 2009
Other Notes: N/A
winning artist: Gription Music Productions
winning song: Blueberry
details A New Opportunity from Music Dealers! Music Dealers May 6 2009 $500 WEB
So, there are quite a few companies out there, eg audioicro, youlicence, songcatalouge, which place directly into media. Taxi appears, more and more, to be a middleman for middlemen.
As for critiques, the best critique I've had was from Bill Renfrew at
www.writethismusic.com . Cost = $5. It was solid, comprehensive, on topic, and actually usefull in progessing the song further.
So, it's all about options. If you can go to the Road Rally, then a Taxi membership pays for itself. If not, there are many other options which may be more suited to personal circumstance.
cheers, niteshift
