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Don G.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 2:54 pm    Post subject: Okay, it's that time. Reply with quote

I've been remiss about updating my demos, so I spent the past couple of weekends hunting down tracks and compiling. First priority is the Commercial demo. I think I have the stuff I want on there and I think it's in the order I want it, but that's why I'm asking here. Also, I'm realizing that most of the stuff on there are actually tracks from TV spots. Do you think that's a problem?

Anyway, if you can spare the time, I'd appreciate your input. Here's the link:
https://soundcloud.com/user-157249092-48911856/dg-comm-rev2

(And I'll apologize in advance because Soundcloud doesn't give me the option of NOT playing whatever the hell they decide they want to play next.)
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:38 am    Post subject: Overall Reply with quote

Overall I like it, but not the first spot in particular.

Perhaps you should start with something more upbeat, like..."Hi! I'm Phil, and this is Chloe" (or however you spell it). Nice variety, but it is kind of funny to end with two tags back to back. Keep that latter one.

Just my 2 euro cents Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank for the reply. Hey, two euros is as good as two cents for my purposes. Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd take out a couple of cuts and go longer with the remainders. I like to hear the arc of an idea expressed in demos. I would suggest a longer version of "Michelle always wanted to be a mother" as an opener. It was a very nice, natural sounding you. See if you can't edit out the plosives on the pizza spot. A good read but they bothered me. Save TV promos for a separate demo?


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After a few revisions and tweaks, do you think this version works better?
https://soundcloud.com/user-157249092-48911856/dg-comm-rev3

Thanks again.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:02 am    Post subject: Much better Reply with quote

imho this is much better, though I still don't care for the "color" spot Smile

You've done some nice work!

Still just my 2 cents (euro cents) worth just over 2 US cents
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice, and I for one like the "color" spot. I think this represents you well.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for your thoughts. Sometimes we get too close to these things and really need impartial and objective opinions.

I appreciate your taking the time.
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