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by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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Hey Everybody - (some of you may remember me/us), OK, we're a little excited. Julianna's and my song, "Hold On," got forwarded to a film company by TAXI yesterday. It may come to nothing, but we're just jazzed that we actually may get some recognition for this one. You can hear it here... https://soundcloud.com/heartandhammer/hold-onWish us luck! Thanks, Julianna and Barry
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Congratulations Barry and Julianna
I do indeed wish you luck..
May I also suggest you consider submitting all your songs to a couple of good music licensing libraries/catalogs......
They will also forward songs they feel worthy and appropriate to film/tv/tv ad campaigns etc..
I have had several forwards of my co-writes to various media projects including films and tv.....Without paying $300 or whatever a year to Taxi-of which I am not a member...
Just trying to help you have even more success in your music career....
Merry Christmas!
Tom
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Way to go Julianna and Barry! Hope it's used in a film. Best, John
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Thanks Tom, I really appreciate that.
I guess I've known about the libraries for some time now, it just seemed a little daunting for some reason. I started to look some up after your response, and realized it really is a big pool out there. I seem to remember you posting a thread some time ago with some recommendations. Am I remembering that wrong?
We're about to go record a bunch of songs this year, and should have a decent library for ourselves by June.
Thanks again for the reminder, and Merry Christmas yourself!
Best,
Barry
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And thanks to all of you for your well-wishes. We'll just wait and see where it goes.
Have a great Christmas/Holiday - whichever...:-)
Barry
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BTW, TAXI was responsible for my first TV placement. Got me started in the music library business. Good luck, John
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congrats....nice way to ring in the holidays. all pray for your success
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congrats....nice way to ring in the holidays. all pray for your success
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congrats....nice way to ring in the holidays. all pray for your success
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Well done, you two. It's quite a thrill for sure! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Donna
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Hey Barry,
Great stuff mate. And a fine tune too, well deserved !
cheers, niteshift
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Barry,
Congrats! If you listen to the feedback you get from TAXI, send appropriate material for appropriate opportunities, write new material using the tips you learn so you're writing better suited songs when you get rejected but receive reasons for it, and continue to learn from TAXI's vast educational resources (like their FREE weekly video chats with industry experts, their informative email articles and their best in the business music conference which comes free with your membership, you'll keep having success. TAXI is a wonderful training and career ladder tool which you were smart enough to take advantage of, so good for you. Don't listen to idiots who aren't even TAXI members who tell you not to use them. They are the most honest, straight shooting and caring company in the business and I've been saying that since long before they were also JPF community partners. (And on top of all that, they help make all the things JPF does happen and remain free for you to enjoy as well!).
Congrats and keep us posted!
Brian
PS: Make sure you don't make the mistake many of us have made by waiting to hear if anything happens in all the excitement instead of kicking into high gear and making more music now that you're on a roll. Often folks kill all their momentum and sit on their hands or rest on a laurel. So GO FOR IT!
Brian Austin Whitney Founder Just Plain Folks jpfolkspro@gmail.com Skype: Brian Austin Whitney Facebook: www.facebook.com/justplainfolks"Don't sit around and wait for success to come to you... it doesn't know the way." -Brian Austin Whitney "It's easier to be the bigger man when you actually are..." -Brian Austin Whitney "Sometimes all you have to do to inspire humans to greatness is to give them a reason and opportunity to do something great." -Brian Austin Whitney
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"Make sure you don't make the mistake many of us have made by waiting to hear if anything happens in all the excitement instead of kicking into high gear and making more music now that you're on a roll. Often folks kill all their momentum and sit on their hands or rest on a laurel. So GO FOR IT!" - Brian Now that’s a good one! Sometimes the excitement is overwhelming and mental paralysis will occur if no action is taken. The best thing to do when getting exciting news (as Brian stated) is to get back to work - before the mental torment begins. Yep, work is the only cure for this disturbing dilemma. John
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Thanks niteshift, bobbie,, Donna, and Brian,
Good words of encouragement and advice. I'd never gotten any forwards before, but I always got what they were saying at TAXI. The bar is high, the competition is stiff, but the incentive is worth keeping in mind. After all, it's about the song, not me. :-) We'll endeavor to keep pushing.
It's always worth asking "Is my song as good as, or better than that one?"
Best to all of you,
Barry
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SOUNDS GREAT--
GOOD LUCK!
Mackie
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What ever happened to Tom Yeager?
Brian Austin Whitney Founder Just Plain Folks jpfolkspro@gmail.com Skype: Brian Austin Whitney Facebook: www.facebook.com/justplainfolks"Don't sit around and wait for success to come to you... it doesn't know the way." -Brian Austin Whitney "It's easier to be the bigger man when you actually are..." -Brian Austin Whitney "Sometimes all you have to do to inspire humans to greatness is to give them a reason and opportunity to do something great." -Brian Austin Whitney
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Or Barry Crannell for that matter? They both vanished at the same time after this post. Is this post dangerous? Did it consume their souls? =)
Brian Austin Whitney Founder Just Plain Folks jpfolkspro@gmail.com Skype: Brian Austin Whitney Facebook: www.facebook.com/justplainfolks"Don't sit around and wait for success to come to you... it doesn't know the way." -Brian Austin Whitney "It's easier to be the bigger man when you actually are..." -Brian Austin Whitney "Sometimes all you have to do to inspire humans to greatness is to give them a reason and opportunity to do something great." -Brian Austin Whitney
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Maybe too busy selling their tunes.
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