Broadjam Newsletter - Nov. 4, 2009


Broadjam News

Monthly Broadjam Contests
The November contests have been posted! Submit your songs and compete with fellow Broadjam members to try and secure your place in Broadjam history (and for a chance to win great prizes!). There are five new contests ready for submissions: Bad Luck, Historical, Dedication, Blues and November Song of the Month.

Submit now for a chance to win prizes from Studio Devil, Modernbeats.com, Indie Venue Bible, and VocalDownloads.com. Check out the contests page to find out more.

Classifieds
Have you had a chance to check out our updated classified ads section? They’ve been updated and moved to the main navigation of the top of the Broadjam site. Best of all, they’re free to post!


Artist Spotlight

The results are in for the Premier Guitar Challenge, which highlights guitar-playing Broadjam members. Celebrity judge Marcus Henderson has named Daddo Oreskovich as the winner in the Electric category with his song, "The Temple," and Adam Scharff of The Scharff Brothers as the winner in the Acoustic category with his song, "Walking After Dark."

We would also like to congratulate Lee Oliver for winning runner-up in the Electric category, and Jim Smith for winning runner-up in the Acoustic category.


Marshall Amplification

Long known for their iconic stack, Marshall Amplification has released the Class5 - an affordable, premium-appointed, combo amplifier that puts guitarists directly in contact with the amplifier’s raw abilities and tone.

The all-valve design features a 2 x ECC83 double triode preamp stage; a single EL84 pentode provides 5 Watts of power. The Class A tone – heavier on second harmonic distortion – is never harsh, and delivers a natural, warm sound.

Featuring a top-loaded format, the Class5 provides easy access to the Bass, Middle, and Treble tone controls. The volume knob encompasses a full range of tones. Set low, the Class5 delivers a sweet, clean sound. Mid-way on the volume knob offers the familiar Marshall valve-amp crunch; dialing up further provides an organic crunch for soloing and heavier rhythm playing.

Made in the UK, the Class5 features a hand-built, birch-ply cabinet. Interlocking finger construction is used to provide excellent tone and a solid, road-worthy feel. While noticeably more "traditional" in design, the Class5 is finished in the same Black Levant covering – and uses the same grille cloth – used in other fine Marshall products.


Current Film/TV Opportunities Opportunity Details
Music supervisors find music on Broadjam to place in film and TV. Here are their latest requests. Submit your songs for a chance to be placed in these projects.
Film/TV Opportunities Provider looking for this music Posted Close
Modern Alt Rock: Extreme sports show needs music Looking For: Hip, modern, radio-ready Alt Rock songs with catchy hooks. 11/2/2009 11/16/2009
Classic Rock/80's Rock: Music needed for ad Looking For: Rock songs and instrumentals that would appeal to a demographic of 40+ years old, including Rock from the 70's and 80's. Tracks should be fun, engaging and have an upbeat and positive feel to it. The pace of the music should be mid-tempo; not too slow and languid, or too fast and frantic. 11/2/2009 11/5/2009
Love songs: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 10 Looking for: Love songs in every style. 11/1/2009 11/30/2009
Rap/Hip Hop instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 8 Looking for: Hip Hop/Rap instrumentals. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Singer/Songwriters: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 10 Looking for: Singer/Songwriter tracks. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Instrumental Music Beds: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 8 Looking for: Instrumental music beds - any style. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Hip Hop songs: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 10 Looking for: Hip Hop songs. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Pop/Rock instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 8 Looking for: Pop/Rock instrumentals. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Electronic Music: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 8 Looking for: Electronic Music - all styles. 11/1/2009 12/15/2009
Electro-Hip Hop: Skateboard/Snowboard videos need music - Round 2 Looking For: Electro-Hip Hop songs and instrumentals. 10/31/2009 11/29/2009
Electronic: Skateboard/Snowboard videos need music - Round 2 Looking For: Electronic songs and instrumentals. 10/31/2009 11/29/2009
Indie Pop: Skateboard/Snowboard videos need music - Round 2 Looking For: Indie Pop songs and instrumentals. 10/31/2009 11/29/2009
Indie Rock: Skateboard/Snowboard videos need music - Round 2 Looking For: Indie Rock songs and instrumentals. 10/31/2009 11/29/2009
Rap/Hip Hop: Major sports network needs music - Round 2 Looking For: Uptempo Hip Hop songs and instrumentals that do not contain any samples. Occasionally songs that reference specific US cities are used to flavor where a sporting event is being televised, so if you have a great song about a major sports city, submit it to this opportunity. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Rock songs and instrumentals: Major sports network needs music - Round 2 Looking For: Uptempo Rock songs and instrumentals. Occasionally songs that reference specific US cities are used to flavor where a sporting event is being televised, so if you have a great song about a major sports city, submit it to this opportunity. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Songs about chasing dreams: Music needed for film Looking for: Pop songs with catchy hooks that deal with love or relationships. Anything from serious love songs to fun songs that poke fun at the subject. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Songs about losing family members: Music needed for film Looking for: Songs about dealing with loss of family members. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Catchy Pop love songs: Reality TV show needs music - Round 2 Looking for: Pop songs with catchy hooks that deal with love or relationships. Anything from serious love songs to fun songs that poke fun at the subject. 10/31/2009 11/29/2009
Songs about disease and death: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about disease and death, or the emergence of disease. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Songs about dealing with relationships: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about dealing with relationships - both romantic and non-romantic. 10/31/2009 11/30/2009
Songs about teen issues: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about teen issues/problems. 10/30/2009 11/30/2009
Songs about miracles: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about miracles or magic. 10/30/2009 11/30/2009
Guitar Solos: Extreme sports show needs music Looking For: Guitar solos ala Joe Satriani or Gary Hoey. Lengths may vary. Must be cool, engaging riffs. 10/28/2009 11/10/2009
Modern Punk: Extreme sports show needs songs Looking For: Modern Alt Punk songs with an "anti social/anti authority" theme. 10/28/2009 11/13/2009
Acoustic instrumentals: Extreme sports show needs music beds Looking For: Acoustic guitar instrumental pieces to be used as a "bed" underneath "quiet scenes." Tracks should be somewhat melancholy and thought provoking. The length can vary from 1 minute to 3+ minutes. 10/28/2009 11/12/2009
Punk/Goth/Indie Rock bands: Bands needed for scene in film Looking For: Punk/Goth/Indie Rocks songs from bands based in Los Angeles, Orange County, or nearby. 10/28/2009 11/29/2009
Alternative/Reggae/Ska: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Sublime, No Doubt and/or Less Than Jake. 10/27/2009 11/28/2009
Alternative/Emo Rock: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like My Chemical Romance, Dashboard Confessional, All-American Rejects. 10/27/2009 11/30/2009
Experimental Rock: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Experimental music on the level of Modest Mouse, Cloud Cult, Flaming Lips. 10/27/2009 11/24/2009
Orchestral: Trailer production facility needs music Looking For: Big Orchestral tracks. 10/27/2009 11/9/2009
Cinematic Electronic: Music needed for video game Looking For: High-powered, Cinematic Electronic music that is dark and uptempo. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 10/27/2009 11/9/2009
Songs about soldiers: Music needed for the film 'Signals 2' Looking For: Songs soldiers. 10/26/2009 11/25/2009
Dance/Pop instrumentals: Music needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Lady Gaga, Keri Hilson, Fergie. 10/26/2009 11/28/2009
Old School Gangsta Rap: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg. 10/26/2009 11/27/2009
Blues/Rock instrumentals: Music needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Black Crowes, The Black Keys. 10/26/2009 11/27/2009
Songs about miracles: Music needed for the film 'Signals 2' Looking For: Songs about healing, miracles or having and using super-natural powers. 10/26/2009 11/25/2009
Mid/Uptempo Pop - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: Mid and uptempo Pop radio hits intended for both male and female artists for publishing consideration to take directly to artists, producers and key record company executives. Songs should have infectious tempos with strong/visual lyrics. Choruses are a MUST! 10/26/2009 12/31/2009
Hip Hop/Club music: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like TI, Soulja Boy, and/or Lil Wayne. 10/24/2009 11/25/2009
Singer/Songwriter: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals similar to songs performed by Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Son Volt. 10/23/2009 11/25/2009
Country/Top 40: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows Looking For: Instrumentals that sound like Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift. 10/22/2009 11/25/2009
Dramatic Score: Instrumentals needed for multiple shows - Round 2 Looking For: Instrumental dramatic score tracks. Tracks can contain elements of Classical, Electronic, New Age or Rock. 10/22/2009 11/25/2009
Hard/Alt Rock: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Hard Rock and Alt Rock songs. Tracks must be uptempo and work with aggressive nature of the content. Male or female vocals. 10/21/2009 11/9/2009
Electronic/World-Fusion: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Electronic/World-Fusion tracks. 10/21/2009 11/4/2009
Light-hearted New Age: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Light-hearted New Age music. 10/21/2009 11/4/2009
Cinematic background pieces: Music needed for film Looking For: Cinematic background pieces that would fit well with a mystery/thriller film. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 10/21/2009 11/12/2009
Uptempo Country - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: Country radio hits intended for both male and female artists for publishing consideration to take directly to top Country artists, producers and key record company executives. Lyrical integrity a must. No ditties or ballads. 10/20/2009 12/31/2009
Rock Songwriters: Music publisher looking for songs Looking For: A broad spectrum of Rock songs. 10/19/2009 11/30/2009
Pop Songwriters: Music publisher looking for songs Looking For: A broad spectrum of Pop songs for both male and female artists from writers/producers. 10/16/2009 11/30/2009
Urban/R&B/Hip Hop producer/writers: Music publisher looking for talent Looking For: Urban/R&B/Hip Hop instrumentals and/or lyrical tracks from producer/writers. 10/16/2009 11/30/2009
Contemporary Country: Music publisher looking for songs Looking For: Contemporary Country songs that are intended to be recorded by both male and female artists. They're also looking for instrumentals for co-writing situations that can have melody and lyrics added to them by artists and other songwriters. 10/15/2009 11/30/2009
Electronic Rock Songs: Music needed for mobile phone ad Looking For: Electronic Rock songs with male or female vocalists. 10/12/2009 11/12/2009
Pop Ballads/Love Songs: Popular soap opera needs music - Round 5 Looking For: Pop Ballads/Love songs 10/10/2009 11/9/2009
Pop acappella: Music needed for car commercial Looking For: Pop acappella tracks in the style of Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Male and female vocals are acceptable. 10/9/2009 11/7/2009
Electronic instrumentals: Music needed for infomercial Looking For: Mid-tempo Electronic instrumental tracks. 10/9/2009 11/12/2009
New Age/Celtic: Music needed for commercial Looking For: New Age/Celtic Folk instrumental tracks. 10/9/2009 11/22/2009
Rock/Alt Rock songs: Music needed for sports broadcasts/events - Round 4 Looking For: Rock and Alt Rock songs - the type of high-energy, sing-along songs that you hear at sporting events. 10/8/2009 11/7/2009
Clean Hip Hop: Music needed for sports broadcasts/events - Round 4 Looking For: Upbeat clean Hip Hop songs. 10/8/2009 11/7/2009
Female Pop/Rock: Music needed for commercial Looking For: Pop Rock songs with female vocals. 10/8/2009 11/15/2009
African World Music: Songs needed for travel agency ad Looking For: African World music - both instrumentals and songs with vocals will be considered. The music must invoke the mystery, charm and adventure of Africa. 10/8/2009 11/12/2009
Country/Americana: Music needed for resort/ranch promo Looking For: Exciting Country/Americana cinematic tracks for a promotional video/website advertising a well known resort/ranch. They're looking for songs with the same style and image as the following films: The Magnificent Seven, High Noon and How The West Was One. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 10/8/2009 11/9/2009
Contemporary Jazz: Music needed for promo Looking For: Contemporary Jazz instrumentals. 10/8/2009 12/2/2009
Instrumental tracks: All styles of background instrumentals needed Looking for: All styles of instrumental tracks - everything from Hip Hop to Classic Rock. 10/4/2009 11/4/2009
Singer/Songwriter and Americana: Reality TV series needs multiple songs Looking For: Slow to mid-tempo Singer/Songwriter and Americana songs with strong melodies. Vocal Ballads will also be considered. 10/4/2009 11/4/2009
Love songs/Pop Ballads: Songs for Kenny Rogers Looking For: Heroic, romantic love songs and Power Pop ballads. 9/21/2009 11/30/2009
R&B - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: R&B ballads, story songs and duets. No ditties, please. Songs with real lyrics and real stories. Please make sure the lyrics for your song are entered in your song metadata page before you submit. 9/17/2009 12/31/2009
Pop - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: Pop ballads, story songs and duets. No ditties, please. Songs with real lyrics and real stories. Please make sure the lyrics for your song are entered in your song metadata page before you submit. 9/17/2009 12/31/2009
Country - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: Country ballads, story songs and duets. No ditties, please. Songs with real lyrics and real stories. Please make sure the lyrics for your song are entered in your song metadata page before you submit. 9/17/2009 12/31/2009
Adult Contemporary - Album Placement: Veteran music publisher needs songs Looking For: Adult Contemporary ballads, story songs and duets. No ditties, please. Songs with real lyrics and real stories. Please make sure the lyrics for your song are entered in your song metadata page before you submit. 9/17/2009 12/31/2009

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