I belong to a site called Taxi. Taxi is a service that forwards music from independent songwriters to people in the film, tv and movie industry. The industry reps put out listings for what type of song they need… an example would be: A publisher needs a singer/songwriter type acoustic song for a reality TV show. The members of Taxi then can submit their music, if it is applicable, and then Taxi’s reviewers (typically highly reputable song writers) either forward the submission or reject the submission. It is very difficult to get a song submitted. So, this being my first… I’m pretty stoked.
CONTEMPORARY SINGER/SONGWRITER-type SONGS a la the range of Regina Spektor to Elliott Smith etc., needed by a successful Music Publisher who’s had tons of great Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. Distinctive melodies, emotionally focused lyrics, and a unique vocal style with plenty of presence will get you noticed. Think Grey’s Anatomy-type songs. Universal lyrics with no proper names or place names, please. Universal lyrics are necessary. Vocal and instrumental performances must be top-notch! They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal – you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY – NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI – and must be received no later than Friday, June 18, 2010. TAXI #Y100618SS
