Broadjam Newsletter - Dec. 2, 2009


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There are only five days left until the 6-Pack Contest cans start closing! Reviews for the first can will be closing December, 6th. Each day after, the next can will close, until the sixth can closes on December 11th.

The hard part is over, now sit back and enjoy the music while finishing up your reviews. Keep in mind that the scoreboard is delayed by one week, so the last reviews will not be factored into the scoreboard until December 18th.

The leaderboard will be final on December 19th. Prizes will be announced shortly after.


Artist Spotlight

Jim Reeder has had a wide and varied career in all areas of entertainment. As an actor, he has appeared in over fifty episodes of network television, including a recurring role as Brendan Welles on General Hospital. He starred in a feature film with Ted Lange called "One Dozen," and co-starred with Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air. He has starred in radio with Ed Asner in the musical Guns, as well as singing at Drury Lane Theatre in London.

Reeder’s music on Broadjam tends towards the techno and electronic genres. He recently licensed songs to a major television network for usage on its various TV shows.

http://www.broadjam.com/jimreeder


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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
Country/Pop: Music needed for bar scene Looking For: Country/Pop crossover songs. 12/1/2009 12/5/2009
Alt Rock: Major cable network seeking multiple songs Looking for: Alt Rock songs and instrumentals. 11/27/2009 12/16/2009
Quirky Instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs Looking for: Quirky Instrumentals; cartoonish/game show music. 11/27/2009 12/16/2009
Country songs and instrumentals: Major cable network seeking multiple songs Looking for: Country songs and instrumentals. 11/27/2009 12/16/2009
Jewish/Israeli music: Music needed for film Looking For: Jewish/Israeli music. The music should be upbeat and have parts of the song that are just instrumental (no vocals). 11/26/2009 12/2/2009
Pop/Alt Rock: Music needed for TV show Looking For: Pop/Alt Rocks songs that are appropriate for a PG family show. 11/26/2009 12/15/2009
Ambient Rock: Music needed for TV series Looking For: Ambient sounding Rock songs; Rock songs with electronic elements. 11/26/2009 12/2/2009
Non-romantic love songs: Music needed for film Looking For: All styles of non-romantic love songs; songs about the love shared between family or friends. 11/25/2009 12/27/2009
Classic R&B: Music needed for film Looking For: Older sounding classic R&B songs. 11/25/2009 12/28/2009
Singer/Songwriter: Music needed for film Looking For: Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter songs. 11/25/2009 12/28/2009
Songs about mystery: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about murder, mystery or the unexpected. 11/24/2009 12/28/2009
Songs about family problems: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about family, or family problems. 11/24/2009 12/27/2009
Songs about taking chances: Music needed for film Looking For: Songs about risking it all, or taking chances. 11/24/2009 12/26/2009
Songs about heartache and loss: Music needed for film Looking For: Pop, Rock or Singer/Songwriter songs about heartache and loss. 11/24/2009 12/26/2009
Beatles-sounding songs: Music needed for film Looking For: Beatles-sounding songs. 11/24/2009 12/27/2009
Spiritual, Uplifting Songs: Music needed for film Looking For: Spiritual, uplifting songs. 11/24/2009 12/26/2009
Pop Ballads/Love Songs: Popular soap opera needs music - Round 6 Looking For: Pop Ballads/Love songs 11/23/2009 12/23/2009
Emo/Alt Rock: Music needed for promos Looking For: Emo or Alternative Rock songs and instrumentals. 11/18/2009 12/24/2009
Electronic/Industrial: Music needed for film Looking For: Electronic/Industrial songs. 11/18/2009 12/10/2009
Heavy Rock: Music needed for promos Looking For: Heavy Rock songs or instrumentals. The songs will be used in promos at varying lengths, but please submit full length tracks that can be edited down. Songs should be aggressive sounding, but they can fill a range of emotions and motivations; some can be inspirational, others can be fun, some can be more fitting for sports or action, and some can be dark and scary. 11/17/2009 12/27/2009
Aggressive Electronic: Music needed for promos Looking For: Edgy, aggressive Electronic songs or instrumentals. The songs will be used in promos at varying lengths, but please submit full length tracks that can be edited down. Songs should be aggressive sounding, but they can fill a range of emotions and motivations; some can be inspirational, others can be fun, some can be more fitting for sports or action, and some can be dark and scary. 11/17/2009 12/17/2009
Indie Pop: Music needed for promotion Looking For: Uptempo, positive indie Pop songs. 11/16/2009 12/12/2009
Uptempo female Pop: Music needed for TV commercial Looking For: Uptempo, positive light-hearted female Pop songs. 11/16/2009 12/7/2009
Electronic: Music needed for iPhone apps Looking For: Electronic songs and instrumentals. 11/16/2009 12/27/2009
All Styles: Popular reality TV series needs music - Round 10 Looking for: All genres of music. 11/16/2009 12/5/2009
Hip Hop/Rap songs and instrumentals: Reality TV series seeking music - Round 5 Looking For: Hip Hop/Rap songs and instrumentals. Tracks should be melodic and upbeat, and please make sure that there are no uncleared samples. 11/15/2009 12/5/2009
Singer/Songwriter and Americana: Reality TV series needs multiple songs - Round 2 Looking For: Slow to mid-tempo Singer/Songwriter and Americana songs with strong melodies. Vocal Ballads will also be considered. 11/15/2009 12/4/2009
Instrumental tracks: All styles of background instrumentals needed - Round 2 Looking for: All styles of instrumental tracks - everything from Hip Hop to Classic Rock. 11/15/2009 12/4/2009
Songs about peer pressure: Music needed for film Looking For: All styles of songs about teen issues, peer pressure or sex. 11/14/2009 12/15/2009
Alternative Rock: Music needed for iPhone apps Looking For: Alternative Rock songs and instrumentals. 11/13/2009 12/25/2009
Quirky instrumentals: Music needed for iPhone apps Looking For: All styles of quirky instrumental tracks. 11/13/2009 12/25/2009
Songs about positive thinking: Music needed for film Looking For: All styles of songs with lyrics about positive thinking, overcoming fear or overcoming obstacles in life. 11/13/2009 12/15/2009
Songs about survival: Music needed for film Looking For: All styles of songs with lyrics about fighting for survival, or working together as a team, or accomplishing goals.The film has an element of mystery to it, so if the songs can tie in to a generally "mysterious" theme it is also helpful. 11/13/2009 12/15/2009
Orchestral background music: Music needed for iPhone apps Looking For: All styles of Orchestral background music. 11/13/2009 12/25/2009
Singer/Songwriter love songs: Music needed for iPhone apps Looking For: All styles of Singer/Songwriter love songs. 11/12/2009 12/24/2009
Sophisticated downtempo music: Songs needed for film Looking For: Sophisticated chill and downtempo music in a variety of styles. 11/12/2009 1/6/2010
Pop Alternative: Ad agency seeking music Looking For: Modern, mainstream Pop Alternative songs with either male or female vocalists. 11/12/2009 1/10/2010
Bossa Nova: Music needed for promotion Looking For: Slow to Midtempo, elegant Bossa Nova music. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 11/12/2009 12/15/2009
Romantic Instrumentals: Music needed for ad Looking For: Elegant, romantic, "wedding-style" instrumental tracks in all styles. Instrumentals are preferred, but songs with sparse vocals will be considered. 11/11/2009 12/15/2009
Uptempo, fun Pop: Music needed for entertainment news show Looking For: Uptempo, fun Pop songs and instrumentals. Lyrics must be positive and fun. 11/11/2009 12/14/2009
Contemporary Classical: Music needed for ad Looking For: Modern and elegant Contemporary Classical music. Pieces music be distinctive and sophisticated. 11/11/2009 12/8/2009
Americana Instrumental: Music needed for ad campaign Looking For: Americana-style instrumental tracks. 11/11/2009 12/10/2009
Cinematic Electronic: Music needed for public service announcement Looking For: Cinematic Electronic instrumental tracks. 11/11/2009 12/12/2009
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: Major cable network seeking multiple songs - Round 8 Looking for: Pop/Rock songs and 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
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
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
Contemporary Jazz: Music needed for promo Looking For: Contemporary Jazz instrumentals. 10/8/2009 12/2/2009
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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