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Hey, is there anyone you know of who would do a barter system kind of thing, meaning, I ask for my work to be reviewed, as is, and offer to work out something for me to do in return?

Some kind of side job, maybe a little writing project that I could do.....in exchange....???

I was told that some places in Music Row actually have a board with song ideas, like..."I need a song about....."

I do realize that I wouldn't have access to that as soon as I walked through the door, but maybe something could be arranged for someone who is willing to come across first.....Like me.

I will listen to and try to follow sensible advice, I will show up on time, and do what I am told, for what is the most important element of "Getting things done?"

Do it, and worry about the details later.

A great idea that someone I care about came up with yesterday.....because I'm quite broke right now...sorry about the lack of cash flow, but life ain't easy out here.

Thank You,
Sam

Snake,

Do you sing? We do many demos and are always looking for new demo singers? We are legit and Christian people and DO NOT take advantage of others. If you don't sing do you have any building skills. We're in the process of building another studio.
Check out our site www.musiccitymusicgroup.com
Let me know exactly what you're looking to do. Do you need a demo done? or just reviewed?

First of all, where are you? I need your street address.....I'm willing to talk about it, but I'd like to meet you in person.

I want to have my work reviewed for the sole purpose of possible recording and playing out by any band or artist that wants to give it a shot.....I'm flexible, because it really depends on the artist.
I want to be directly involved in any tweaks or revisions that need to be made in order to get a piece ready for a melody.

Let's get together and make something happen!

Snake,

I'm in the Rivergate/Madison area. I'll pm you my address and phone number. Give me a call and we'll talk. We're going to be in a session until about 2 today, so anytime after would be good today. This is great, because if your work is good, we may ask if we can pitch it to some of one of our artist. We're always looking for great material or help you get connected to one of the publishers here. Anyway I'll pm you real quick.

BM Bland

www.musiccitymusicgroup.com

Snake, BM Bland,

This was by far the coolest thread i have ever seen. i hope you are both what you were looking for. have a good day... (do companies really post what they are looking for on a board besides on TAXI?)

-steve

Well, I have not heard very much at all from anyone since I posted this thread, so now I wonder who could or would be interested in this kind of venture...

I'm open to hear from all of you....

Snake,

I am always up for colab on just about anything. i sometimes surprise myelf with what i can do. but unfortunately we can't do that over a cup of coffee until mid september. if you can email me some recordings of what you have (cheap personal recordings are fine ) i just need to hear your style so i can meld mine. if you don't do music, it is okay, i can do the music, and send you copies with, and without vocals.

let me know. i want nothing except recognition that i helped you.

-steve

I am equally willing to collab, but I don't sing or play anything........if you would just take a look at my posts, and figure out which one you wanted to work on, that's cool with me.

The vocals can be found later on.....I'm sure someone would be willing to do it...

You can also try a website called www.soundbarter.com
where you can trade services instead of paying someone to help you. I worked with a reasonable recording engineer that I had found on that site.

Hope that helps.

Barrie
www.myspace.com/barrieandcompany

Barrie,

Good call on that. i can't access it, but it sounds like something that could help.

-steve

Sofa King, is that your babethere?? Looks like you...

Hey Snake,

I'm sorry I haven't kept up with you. I took a full week and a half off during the 4th Holiday. Any way I'm back. Please give me a call. And Sofa King. I'm not sure what other companies do. I personally have been following JPF for a couple of years. I find it so valuable to us. Though being in the bus. as deep as I am, some of the advice isn't current or some people are living in someother world than the one I work in, but most of the advice given is solid and good.

The way we look at things is "not ALL great song writers live in Nashville, NYC or LA". Many are trying to find their way to get recognition of their work. Or they may have a killer set of lyrics but need a co-writer to come up with a killer melody. Though we have relationships with all of the major publishers and labels here, we never throw away a promising writer just because they don't have a publishing deal. We work hard for anyone that we agree to work for. So as time goes by I plan to post to this sight things that we may need. We're always looking for new vocalists (male & female). We are always open to critque a writers work at no charge. But I will be up front, we are here to make an honest living. We're not snakes, stalking our next kill. If you think you're a great singer looking for the big deal and you come to us and you stink, we'll tell you the truth, not lead you on until you pay us to record you. Taking advantage of peoples dreams is not what we do. Our reputation means way too much to us. But if you are as good as you think you are, we can't promise you a deal. We can only promise to put your project in the hands of the people that can. Same with writers, if you have alot of promising material.

So if any one out there, wants to know anything about us. You are more than welcome to speak to the horses mouth (me) (or maybe I"m the other end) either end is important just like there are GREAT singers out there but without the GREAT songs a star is never made.


BM Bland
www.musiccitymusicgroup.com

Thank You for the replies, people.....This thread really picked up when it needed to, and promises to take me to where I need to be...

BM I will be in touch as soon as I am able to.....You'll hear from me before long.