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Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Lyfe Concierge Publishing

Thank your for all the 5 star ratings you have given to me!
Are you interested in providing me with briefs?

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Author
Lyfe Concierge Publishing
over 30 days ago

You are welcome Toby, We will keep you and your brand on file!
If anything comes up that might fit your brand, We will reach out...
LC Team

Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

OK. Here is an album that encompasses many of my different styles.
https://soundcloud.com/tobytune/set s/introspection?si=3016a02025c34a78 839fbd029a671477&utm_source=clipboa rd&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=soc ial_sharing



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stephanphysio9480906
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Superb music!!

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Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

Hey Stephen- thanks for your comment. Don't often get feedback, so thanks. Any particular song?



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Jim Pfeifer

WHERE DOES HE HIDE HIS ORCHESTRA. INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!

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Author
Jim Pfeifer
over 30 days ago

Thanks so much Toby! Really, thanks so much for listening.



Author
Ronald Arduini
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Hey man.. I was born in 1952!!! In 1967..Montreal,, Expo 67... It brings a smile and a happy grin.. Ola

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Author
Silas Wren
over 30 days ago

Brilliant



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to FRED GROSS

Fred,
Thanks for the comments on "Sing LaLa". You mentioned it could use a remix. That's true for sure but that puppy was recorded live to 2 track stereo back in 1965!!
Its what we could do at the time.
Toby



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Jeff Maguire

Ober,
Thanks for your in depth review of "Close Enuf For Jazz". We've never done anything like that before or since. It was kinda done as a joke. Except for the bass, everything else was played on keyboard. Glad you liked it .
Toby

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Author
Jeff Maguire
over 30 days ago

Welcome



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to andy blackwood

Hi Andy,
Thanks for your review of "Yankee Doodle 911. What a surprise to hear that piece. It was done around 9-11 so we wanted to do something sad. It is really an old Irving Berlin song that has fallen into the public domain. I probably haven't listened to it since we recorded it and forgot it was on Broadjam ;-)
Toby



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Victor Sabattini

Victor - You are too kind for reviewing my music. I would like to contact you but there seems to be no way to do this.
toby Tune

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Author
Victor Sabattini
over 30 days ago

Toby, my email is vicwtf@aol.com. Hope to hear from you sometime

Author
The Saxman Duane R . Freeman
over 30 days ago

You ever call your old Friend

Duane R Freeman



Author
Billy Pilgrim
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Toby, thank you my friend for your kind words and thoughts on Bad Guys... the song that is!

You take real good care bud.

Smile tons,
Billy



Author
Lawrence K. Bodien
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Great Sound! lkb



Author
Suite Sauce
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Hey Toby : Thanks for the review on Foggy Sat. Hope all is well. SS



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Jim Pfeifer

Jim, been a member for 10 years. Never had a 5 star rating. THANKS!
Toby Tune



Thanks Toby, it means a lot!



Author
Jeff Rauschl
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

I had to track down who it was that wrote "Wart on your Face" Enjoyed it thouroughly. I would say it was tongue in cheek but I'm not sure where on the face the wart was. Bravo Sir.

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Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

Hi Jeff
Thanks for the comment. It's from the album "The H T Three" available on iTunes and all the others. The album was a conglomeration of all styles ( piano jazz, pop songs, instrumentals, comedy pieces, etc. At the time I was hoping that something on the album would get me airplay. I'm embarrassed to tell you how long ago that was!



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to ken nickell

Don't believe him. This guy is good!



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Boy, I'm about to give up. I just can't figure out what these people - the "providers" are really looking for. I submitted 2 songs to the MAJESTIC INSTRUMENTAL project that the "provider" asked for. i sent in 2 orchestral instrumentals which were very majestic (French Horns-etc.)
So what does the provider pick - 4 songs. Three of which were quite guitar based VOCALS !!??. What gives here?

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Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

We know how that feels buddy. Maybe the providers need some help. Sometimes they really seem clueless. It's so sad.

Author
GEORGE SLADEK
over 30 days ago

TOBY: I FEEL LIKE I WROTE YOUR COMMENT...
I'M NOT TRYING OPS ANYMORE...
SEVERAL OF THEM DON'T PICK WHAT THEY'VE ASKED FOR
NO SENSE IN THROWING AWAY MONEY...

Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

In my other life I maintained 70 different music libraries and agency people and music supervisors would pay me an hourly figure to send them music that they requested. Now it seems the tables are turned and we pay them to listen to music.



Author
Jeff Harper
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

I really enjoy listening to your music, you're brilliant!

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Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

Thanks for the comment, Jeff.You're a tough guy to beat.
I also do this... www.MoviesInTheJungle.com



Author
Creative InRoads, LLC
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

while I'm listening to (and enjoying) some of your work, wanted to send best wishes of the season for you and all those who you love. . .

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Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

Gracias. Mucho struggle in this contest. Your music shines!



Author
Belle Schneiderman
over 30 days ago to Roy Elkins

Hi Roy: First off thank you for a truly wonderful website - I have a question for you - it comes more out of frustration than anything else and I don't know if you even have the answer - I submit to many licensing opportunities and often I see that my artist profile has been looked at by the opportunity provider which leads me to believe they are at least slightly interested in my work - yet I to date have not had any selections - maybe I am missing some crucial element in my profile that could help get me chosen? Anyway it's nice to say hi and introduce myself - I am sorry I missed you when you came to New York a few months ago

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Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Belle, Thanks for the note. Before I answer questions like this, I listen to the artist so I can give a qualified answer. Sometimes I would say an artist might need to work on the production, arrangement or vocal. With you none of this is the case. Your stuff is well performed well with good productions so it makes it that much harder to provide guidance. If the providers are viewing your profile and considering your songs, it's probably coming down to artistic preference between you and another writer/producer. That's my guess and I would not get discouraged and actually be encouraged by this......I have been listening to your list. Again and Cry For Me have jumped out to me. Very good songs.....I will follow up with an email as well.....All the best, Roy

Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

Hi Roy,
In addition to what Belle has said, we'd like to know if one's country of residence plays a role as to who wins in the end. Wouldn't it be fair and advisable to view an artist's profile once the consideration process is done and a final decision has been made?

Isn't every song judged on merit in terms of how much it conforms to the provider's requirements? Isn't that the reason why Broadjam says; "See how others interpreted this opportunity"? For example in the cellphone ad, the two considered songs are great but did any of them include anything that promotes the mobile company? Wasn't this opportunity about that? Wouldn't one say this song does? It's "When You're Gone" http://www.broadjam.com/player/player.php?play_file=62866_544204 1

Should we be discouraged by this? Or is there something we don't know about the provider's synopsis?

Waiting for some enlightenment.

Author
Ian Kenny
over 30 days ago

Hi DRM,...I don't think Roy can do much about a particular Provider's reasoning and the choice he/she makes...I've been at a loss for words sometimes when the Provider has chosen 3 songs that to my mind/ear.....had non of the elements the Provider asked for in the first place...one I remember quite recently...asked for a piece containing Staccato strings...or horns....none of the selected songs had staccato anything...in fact...one of the chosen was a solo piano...Legato .....lol....sometimes I wonder how some of these "Providers "....got their gig.....? Best...Ian.

Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

Ian,
Thanks a lot for sharing these sentiments. If the winner is a Broadjam member, maybe we'd take heart in the fact that we're a a family! Not so? Otherwise some of us are gonna give up completely.

Hi all. I've worked in custom composition and music licensing for a many years and can tell you more than once I've carefully met a clients description and audio examples only to learn that providing exactly what they asked for was wrong!

Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Ian is right. We ask for as much information as the can give us. Most of the time they know what they want. At other times, they think they know and find something that triggers an idea.....Just like songwriting, being a music supervisor is a very creative process and the direction can be altered with a good suggestion from a writer. We have no influence on their decision.....Every provider has their own unique process. I have never heard of anyone selecting music based on the country of residence. If that was their reasoning for picking a song, we wouldn't use them......Hope this helps. All the best, Roy

Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

One other thought....If you are interested in placing music in film or tv, it's good to understand the ever changing market. My recommendation is to view some of the top shows on television on a regular basis. Listen closely to the music that is selected by our providers and note the similarities. (We display what is being considered and selected for this reason).... Most of us believe that our music would be perfect for film and tv. But the reality is, music supervisors choose music for a reason. And none of us will ever know why a person picks a certain song. If your style is similar, then your chances are better. If your style is completely different, then it will be more difficult to get placed.
For example...A Zappa like piece will probably not get placed in tv. However, that style might work perfectly in a film.....It has always been difficult to place country and rap in tv shows, primarily because of the strong lyrical content in both genres. But that is changing for the better as well.
Hopefully this will help give you clearer direction....Best of luck, Roy

Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

Thanks Roy,
That's so soothing to hear!

Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

For more years than I care to say, I provided music to ad agencies by using the many stock music libraries I had in my studio. They would come in, tell me what they were looking for and I would play various cuts according to what they asked for. So many of them didn't have a clue. When they asked for something like "such and such a band", you never knew if it was the melody, the rhythm, the guitar sound or what that had actually perked their ear. Sometimes I would send them 10 cuts of what they asked for and a couple that were entirely different but generally it was the different ones that they picked. It is extremely hard for anyone to second guess what the client really has on their minds. That was the big problem with TAXI. It went thru an extra step of someone trying to guess what should be sent forward to the client. Really, most of the "providers" don't really know what they want. IMO.

Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

Toby Tune,
You just hit the nail right on the head! I think it's a waste of time trying to write a song for a specific opportunity then. All we've got to do is just submit whatever song we feel like and hope it's the one that's gonna tickle their taste buds!



Author
Margaret McClure
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

hey toby ! i see your doing great in the six pack !! yay!

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Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

No one's more surprised then me. Thanks for the cheers!



Author
Toby Tune
over 30 days ago to Jeff Harper

I dunno Jeff, It's all I can do to hold onto #1 from ya.
Toby Tune

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Author
Jeff Harper
over 30 days ago

You deserve to be there, your music is amazing! :)



Author
SYLVIA SEMEL
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

Toby, you've been a busy guy. I listened to THE CHALLENGE. Is that you singing? If so, you have a wonderful voice. I listened to a pop tune of your also very good. I noticed you're one above me #9 in the challenge competition. Good luck with it. You're very tatented.

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Toby Tune
over 30 days ago

Sylvia, thanks for your comments. It doesn't seem that we can listen to which song is in the 6 pack challenge so I don't know what song you think I am singing. Usually I have friends sing the few songs I write with lyrics - being mostly instrumental stuff- . I have sung a few novelty ones. I listened to many of your songs. VERY NICE! Is that you singing? Clean recordings as well. Good luck on the contest. It's a bitch.

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SYLVIA SEMEL
over 30 days ago

Toby, Thanks for your comments on my songs. I'm the lyricist. I use several studios. COME ON HOME, the latest song is my favorite. I don't remember which song I heard of yours. But it was great. Don't have a picture, don't know how to get it on the computer. May learn how to do that. Good luck.



Author
Margaret McClure
over 30 days ago to Toby Tune

hi toby !! congrats on you win .. love the song!!!



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