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hey broadjam members help me promote my remix for B.O.B.'s Bobby Ray Bans Remix Contest on sound cloud just click the link http://soundcloud.com/dng_music/raybands 1
also tell me what you think of the track
So far I've spent close to $500.00 on licensing/contest submissions and not one consideration. I didn't think my music was that bad. I think I'm going to have to stop wasting my hard earned money.
Hey Paul, that's a shame! you write good stuff. One can, sad enough, almost never tell, what a provider is looking for.... Don't beat yourself up about it... Your music just hasn't been presented to the right provider yet.... For me it's a first see then believe situation.... had a few considerations that ended nowhere (and that's with most considerations... so far all the songs that have been condidered for opportunities that I submitted to, wich where like 20 or so... not one consideration, wich were all other artists, has lead to a placement, all dead ends) "the consideration process has now ended, thank you for your participation" and that's it. Have on placement this year, ac does he, although the episode that it will be used for will be shown this fall.... wait and see.... I first want to see the revenue on my bank acount and then I will believe it.... I think along with the BJ membership fee I am also near the 500 dollar spent.
Hey Paul, I've had 3 considerations & spent about $200.00.So far no placements. Its almost like playing the lottery to me. I don't take it personal. Its like a shot in the dark sometimes. I bought a book called "Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV" by Robin Frederick. It kind of helped me in my pitching ability. Paul your music is great. Maybe we need a better place to pitch our music or a personal publisher.
I think alot of these sites (Taxi, Broadjam) etc are just a giant lottery ticket, that rarely cashes in. The good thing about them is they keep you focussed on your goals even if they arent necessarily realized by the people your pitching too. I've written stuff for Taxi that got rejected and then ended up on NBS Prime time with a nice paycheck and royalties to boot just by sending the song to another publisher, who happened to like it. I use the listings to keep me working and improving, I don't put much stock in the actuality of getting some big deal through the sites. I of course could be wrong. "Even God cannot keep the diligent worker down" - Confuscious.
lottery ticket - I like that analogy. because, so many (of us) are banking on becoming the "ONE" that hits the jackpot (or, at least makes a living). but, unlike the lottery, we have the opportunity to narrow those odds by 'learning the trade'. licensing: this is rarefied territory that we can't buy at the convenience store. not a crapshoot if we know the odds, follow the trends, track who is successful, understand why they are successful, imagine provider soundboards including scene plot versus time restraint. even then, given this 'professional knowledge', we are still players in a percentile game. 2% at best (and, I believe I am being generous) will find placement. so, what does it take? $500, $5000, heart and soul, second born. your guess is as good as mine because THAT GAME changes everyday. here's what I do know - I LOVE MUSIC. . . not just mine; but, so much of what I hear amongst these member pages. no wonder the providers have such a 'Hard Time'
Paul, the quality of your music has nothing to do with selection by some provider. It's all about meeting some demographic (usually very young and brainless). Don't take it personally. You are one hell of a sax player. For what it's worth, the biggest difference between licensing and winning a lottery is the cash prize. With most lotteries, the prize is in the millions. If your song is chosen by some "provider", you're looking at $100 - $2500. Moral of the story...PGO is correct. Keep doing it for love and you won't regret the lack of monetary reward.
You are so correct!! When you play Jazz or Jazz/Fusion you have to do it because you love it.
Hey Paul! Don't get depressed...just save your money and send your stuff to publishers...it's a better way I think. I used to submit and spent alot of money, ( I don't think my stuff is that bad, but u decide) but got absolutely nowhere on this site. Not one interest...The providers don't give us enough detailed info as to what they're looking for...and the only ones making money is broadjam...they don't care. So save your money...use a publisher! A lot less money and better odds! (You'll learn most of the businesses on the net are good for only one thing...taking your money!)
Teddy, you are so right. I do like this site and appreciate the feed back and the review capabilities but not the "Opportunities". I've met some wonderful musicians on this site.
Well now that I see all the complains, I can take my money somewhere else! Wont catch me slipping!
Let's be honest people this site as well as others are for independant publishers and very few a list placements... I've landed a placement on here but the publisher only used the music for his library and then placed the music in a independant film with no cue sheet or any indication to what song he placed in the film which makes me question weather or not i was placed at all... but the feed back and the community is great... I've come to one relization and this is from 14 years of production and artist development experience... The Good Music Directors i.e. the ones that place music in blockbuster movies and shows have a list of pre approved music that they go to. to get on that list there are several things that you have to do before you are even on the radar... I love what a friend of mine once told me it's gonna take (i forget the actual number) a # of no's before you get to the yes so take each no as another step closer to the yes... things turn around when you change your point of view... keep up the hard work
Paul visiting your page I'm seeing this thread late. I am SO skeptical about the "placement" services of BJ and Taxi. Of course if 200 people submit to an opportunity only one gets the nod and the odds are low. There's no question about the quality of your music, and if the match of music to posting is close then you should get something out of it at some point. What I think is sorely missing is more transparency in the submission process. If an "opportunity" is actually working with Broadjam in earnest then they should provide some feedback on any submission, eg "We liked it but we needed a more bebop jazz than contemporary," etc., but then again if the placement description is done well in the first place there shouldn't be too much guesswork about suitability. But as it is it's a total black box: money goes in and "Sorry try your luck again" comes out. I did this one time here and said PHOOEY. I'd love to believe that this is an earnest brokerage that tries to connect people to opportunities, but I think the real opportunity is that of cashing in on hopeful musicians, who are always driven to make and expose their music. I think the good part about this is having critiques like the one I got from you this morning, and hearing the music of other committed and talented people like you. The guys drumming in an African village 200 years ago did because doing it was good. I think we all need to stick with that. Jeff
Jeff...I think you're spot on right!! It's a crapshoot!! The only one really making $$ is broadjam...which is why the opportunities are 'vague'...they don't care. Anyway...I've got some tunes on here and would sure appreciate a few reviews if anyone one this thread cares to listen and let me know what u think....best of luck! Teddy Chazz
Hey Paul, I paid for a few considerations but stopped after thinking someone is making a lot of money and the production companies are getting original music on the cheap. Must sound like sour grapes, but I now realise that they are only looking for perfect studio quality demo's. I cannot come close to anything like that good, and cannot afford to employ any of the pro's who plug their services on here. Ho hum! Good luck bro!
Thanks for your review of just stay fly inst
Jay, thanks for you nice review of my song: WON'T DO THAT NO MORE. I'm impressed with your artist profile. Much success to you.
I'm generally not into the genre of "Gone Girl" but that tune is just incredible. Best of luck!!
Take A listen to new track by DNG and Angie Gomez http://soundcloud.com/angiegomezmusic/music-is-love 1
Thanks for your review of I Am Searching Inst I'm glad you enjoyed it...
Great song..Y/W.
thanks for your review of anx inside of me instrumental
thank you for your review for loves wings instrumental
Thanks for your review of friends in high places instrumental glad you liked the track
Thank you for your review of Clinical Glad you liked the track
Thanks for reveiwing warning by Zonje, will pass on the comments.
Hey All I just posted a Song called Just want to love you with a new artist check it out and let me know what you think...:-)...
What up broad jam just uploaded new song "Just Want To Love You" by Jaywuan, check it out and let me know what you think new music coming soon just been in production phase...
Congrats DID
Ok me and my partner have been in a heated debate... he says that the "only" (he said that he uses that loosely) a song is constructed is by getting the music and writing lyrics(i say that is the way most rappers do it), But my view comes from a different place, I believe a good writer will usually right lyrics to set the mood, give the story and tell the music where to go. as i know that both are true i would love to hear how some of you start your writing process whether your a producer, singer, rapper, etc. just would like to get some other peoples opinion on the subject.
Man it never stops, hope the community is doing well, this week has been a week of meeting new artist (6 total) hopefully good things come out of it and I can get some more songs up here. All singers so time to step my RNB, NEO SOUL, POP Game up. as always keep up the great work and thanks for all the feed back...
Thanks for your review of I'm Fly instrumental Glad you liked I like what I heard on 'Da Game' keep up the hustle...
Thanks for your review of 'That Somebody' Glad you liked it. and your constructive comments will be a help in getting that song to the right place...
Y/W. I'm glad i could help.
update on song selected. We placed 6 (possibly 7) songs in the Epitome Music Library, and look forward to the success of those songs still working on some new updates and will keep you posted as they come out. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Congrats G well deserved.
Thanks man how you doing
Really like both songs v1 of Lost Angel is better in my opinion something about the clap and just overall mix. although the v2 sounds brighter(not sure that's the right word but it's the only one that comes to mind), the piano in 1 meshes better with the music then in 2. as for candy man great concept and song not really liking one over the other so it could go either way for me...
Thanks for the feedback Goliath...
No Problem just happy to be part of a community of people like me trying to better their craft. it's what makes music so fun for me...
Woke up to great news today one of my song's has been selected for representation. Look forward to the future success. more music coming soon. new tracks will be uploaded soon. hope everyone is having a great day...
well done and all the best...
That's excellent news Congratulations!!! which song?
and may you enjoy many, many more.
Congrats!
Who said music is for David? Congratulations Goliath!
Way cool!!!
Truly happy for you. May you have many more success stories to share.
Congrats... Keep up the good work.
Right on!
Thanks All, Terese Millhouse the song was Get Loose, DiD Rhuu's Music, Music is my David.
That's great news, congrats to you!!!
thanks for your review of times fade instrumental glad you liked what you heard...
Always glad to hear good music...keep at it!!!
Just uploaded a lot of new content...check it out and let me know what you think!!!
Thanks for reviewing I'm Fly Instrumental... if you'd like to hear the artist it's on our page under I'm fly or check out our artist page at www.dngmusic.com under Zonje... and let us know what you think
Thanks for your reveiw of fun while it lasted...
Thanks for your review of I want your body instrumental... i appreciated the constructive comments you left...
I APPRECIATE YOUR REVIEW FOR MY SONG. YOUR THOUGHTS HELPS ME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE CUSTOMERS LIKE AND DON'T. THANKS.
Thanks for your review for "5150 instrumental" check out the track with "Zonje" ripping it and let us know what you think... as well as check out other tracks at www.dngmusic.com
just finished new mix for 51/50 bouncing and then uploading new mix as well as instrumental up to broadjam in a few minutes let me know what you think
thanks for the review of so in love with you. could you expound on the production could be better where do you think the weak parts of the song are...
Y/W... Well first of all, the piano. is a bit loud. The strings could be warmer. they are a little harsh. The drums need something more to maybe tie them together more, maybe some shakers. bongos or congas. could also use dynamics like drops in curtain areas. maybe take the hi hat out in some places.
Apreciate the feedback will adjust and let you know when I upload the changes
Cool. i checked some of your other songs.... Very good stuff.
Thanks for the review of "Get Loose by Serious ft. Prophet" glad you liked what you heard. check out more tracks and instrumentals on our page here or visit us at www.dngmusic.com
What up Broadjam hope you all are having a great day. just here in the studio today got some website stuff done now on to some production... what should i make today...