Would YOU Forward This Song? (Real A&R Decisions)

Описание: Would you forward this song… or pass?

On this episode of TAXI TV, we’re putting you in the A&R hot seat.

TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow, listens to real submissions from a recent Singer/Songwriter brief and breaks down the same decisions TAXI’s A&R team makes every day:
👉 Does the song get forwarded to industry professionals?
👉 Or does it get passed?

Along the way, you’ll sharpen your A&R ears, learn what industry decision-makers actually listen for, and discover how small details in songwriting, performance, and production can make the difference between a forward and a rejection.

Many TAXI members say these episodes are some of the most valuable for improving their music because it’s easier to hear what works (and what doesn’t) when evaluating someone else’s song.

Listen closely and decide for yourself before Michael reveals the verdict.

About TAXI:
TAXI is the world’s leading independent A&R company, helping songwriters, composers, artists, and producers connect with music libraries, music supervisors, publishers, and record industry decision-makers since 1992.

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - A&R Hot Seat: Song Reviews & Music Licensing Feedback.
0:30 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the live chat.
1:05 - Michael explains how the A&R Hot Seat episode works and how it reveals the TAXI music screening process. He also reads the $150K placement listing the episode will revolve around.
9:44 - Michael shares an important tip about ideal song length for sync licensing (around 30 seconds for key moments).
13:16 - Plays "On"
16:51 - Reads screener feedback and reveals the screening decision.
20:30 - Plays "Lift You Higher"
23:00 - Michael revisits the listing requirements, critiques the track, and reveals the decision.
25:30 - Plays "It’s A Wonderful Day"
28:05 - Michael shares his thoughts on the song and announces the screening decision.
33:03 - Plays "Why I’m Here"
35:30 - Reads screener feedback and explains the decision.
36:58 - Plays "Roots Are Home"
40:33 - Michael shares feedback and explains the screener’s reasoning.
43:30 - Michael discusses technical playback issues causing the audio to sound choppy.
45:00 - Plays "Emerald Eyes"
48:40 - Michael gives feedback and explains the listing description again.
50:50 - Michael reads the screener feedback and reveals the decision.
52:00 - Plays "Find Out"
55:10 - Michael gives feedback and revisits the listing requirements.
1:00:15 - Michael reads the screener feedback for the submission.
1:01:10 - Plays "Share a Smile"
1:02:18 - Michael explains how he would edit the song’s structure from an audio post-production perspective.
1:04:10 - Michael gives additional feedback on the track.
1:08:00 - Plays "What It Needs"
1:10:45 - Michael reads the screener feedback.
1:13:05 - Plays "California"
1:18:50 - Michael reviews the screener comments and shares his thoughts.
1:20:50 - Plays "How I Imagined It"
1:23:00 - Michael talks about continued audio glitching issues.
1:25:10 - Michael gives feedback and reads the screener comments.
1:28:00 - Plays "Try Kindness"
1:30:00 - Michael talks about next week’s show and reviews the final screener feedback.
1:33:00 - Michael discusses a new urgent TAXI listing opportunity for Peacock.

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