Dear IFS Readers,

I hope this email finds you well

Tonight I'm going to drop by the
www.austinmusicfoundation.com
Boot Camp "The Soundtrack of YOUR Lives: Getting Your Music in Film,
Television, Commercials & Video Games!"

Yesterday I received an email from an artist manager / producer who
requested to record one of my songs for his demo CD.

I have several excellent song ideas in the works.

In songwriting, there always something to do.
Weeks, months and years later, we find out if we did the right
thing.
Songwriting action categories are
1) Writing Songs,
2) Creating demos,
3) Placing Songs, &
4) Following up

There's some great stuff in this IFS.
SEVERAL OPPS, Good luck,

Ande

Did I ever tell you I wrote an EBOOK?

here's the skinny:

Several Years ago I noticed there were several books about How to
Write a Love Letter but I couldn't find any that taught ordinary
people "How to Write A Love Song" So I got in touch with my friend,
Vincent James, who owns www.LoveSongs.com, and suggested that we
should write it. I then sent him an out line of the process a person
should follow. We finally finished it!

We titled it: "How to Write a Love Song" "And WoW the One You Love."

It was written by Vincent James and Ande Rasmussen.

Vincent James is a songwriter, a performing artist, owner of
http://www.LoveSongs.com and a creator of custom love songs.

Ande Rasmussen is a songwriter and the editor and publisher of
Inspirations for Songwriters an email newsletter read by over 3,800
songwriters, you can find it at: http://www.songwriterblog.com
You can hear Ande's songs at
http://songramp.com/ande

"How To Write A Love Song" is a simple step by step how to ebook
that shows ordinary crazy-in-love people, who have never written an
original song before, exactly what to do to write a decent original
song for one they love.

When you follow "How To Write A Love Song's" simple steps, you'll
have
1) a fun time creating a decent original love song,
2) an even more fun time giving it to your special person in very a
memorable way, and
3) an even more fun time receiving their appreciation for doing
something so special for them.

If you'd like to WoW the One You Love, you might want to get
"How to Write a Love Song"

for more info drop by
http://www.lovesongs.com/voteforfavorite.htm

or email me and I'll tell you how to get a copy with PAY PAL

Thanks, Ande

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Have you heard of the 'Gulf Coast Healing' CD project?
sponsored by Disc Makers, TAXI, CDBaby, Just Plain Folks, and
Sonicbids. It's a wonderful CD with 19 great artists on it, and it
makes a terrific holiday gift!

Purchase yours by clicking:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gulfcoast/from/ande

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IFS AD OPP

I have a friend from college who is very high up in a very well
known world wide ad agency. He manages company account managers. He
influences many decisions they make as they guide clients to market
and brand their products. One area is music and vocalists

So I thought I would give him a taste of IFS talent
and send him 2 CDs

CD #1) features Songs written by IFS readers

CD #2) features IFS Vocalists

Please email me links where I can listen to ONE song you selected
If you send me an email saying drop by my site and
listen to them ALL, I'll delete it and not listen to ANY.

you can send one link for CD 1 and one link for CD 2

in the subject field Write, depending on which OPP it is
IFS AD #1
or
IFS AD #2


I'll drop by and listen,
If I select yours I'll shoot you an email then
you can mail me the MP3 to put on one of the CDs

you can mail me a CD if you like
The DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT 10/31/05 CST

I'll publish a list of the songs and artists
I chose to feature in the CDs

Please blow me away.

Ande

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SINGER SEARCHING FOR SONGS

Hello,
I am in need of Pop songs with inspirational messages (eg. songs
about the soul, soulmates, destiny, purpose in life, etc.) to record
for my next CD. Although my first CD was Country-Pop, I am not
looking for Country-Pop songs for this recording project. Songs must
already have a demo, as I am not able to collaborate on projects at
this time. You may visit my website for more info. at
www.tishanna.com or e-mail me at tishanna@...
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TishAnna
Singer-Songwriter
www.tishanna.com

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FILM NEEDS SONG

We have an immediate need for music for the following film project:
This request is for a University of Texas (UT) student. This film,
Jo FM, is for a graduate students school pre-thesis film. This
project required the students to shoot the film on Super 16mm which
consumed almost all of the production budget which was funded
entirely with student loans.
This film has been submitted to Film Festivals across the US &
Canada!
Song Need Description:
Looking for a song a la Morrissey's Everyday Is Like Sunday. It is
extremely important that the song match the anathematic tone of the
first 30 seconds of Everyday Is Like Sunday.
Producer/Director: Jenn Garrison
Production Company: GinJar Productions
Director of Photography: John Fiege
Music Supervisor: Dominique Preyer
Production Manager: Ya'ke
Production Designer: Tray Duncan
AD: Shara Lange
Based on a concept by: Jenn Garrison
Screenplay by: Alison Eakle
Film Title: Jo FM
Trailer: Jo FM
Scene Description: In the closing scene of the film, the DJ that was
kidnapped returns to work and as an act of defiance, plays this
song. She is also trying to connect with her captor with the use of
the song.
Compensation:
* Due to this film being a low-budget student film, no up front
licensing fees are available; gratis license needed.
* Songwriter/Publisher retains 100% of all song rights.
* Back end payment negotiable if film gets distribution or generates
revenues.
* On-Screen credit.
* IMDb credit.
* Website credit.
* Film Festival exposure.

32 Second Sample of Everyday Is Like Sunday
* * * You can e-mail an MP3 or send a link to your music site for
this film only! (e-mailed MP3's must be less than 2 MB in size!!) *
* *
Please send all song submissions to:
Spin Cycle Films
P.O. Box 2139
Round Rock, TX 78681-2139
Please mark the outside of your package with Jo FM!

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Here's an interesting article about a young successful songwriter
savan / inside your heaven

http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-09-26-voa61.cfm

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From Taxi's email:

HOW DO I JUMP FROM 'DEMO' RECORDINGS TO 'MASTER QUALITY' RECORDINGS?

There are several issues involved in determining whether a recording
is considered "master quality" (also known as "broadcast quality")
or "demo quality." There's a persistent myth that you need 24 or 48
tracks in order to create a M.Q. recording, but it really has
nothing to do with the number of tracks. It's more about how well
you use the equipment you've got. A pro engineer will make a better
recording with a 4-track Portastudio than an inexperienced engineer
will make with the equipment found in a $2,000,000, world-class
studio.

The first factor is that it be clean, which generally means two
things -- no substantial hiss and no unintended distortion. Hiss is
a function of analog recording. You combat this by setting your
record levels as hot as possible without causing distortion, but
it's an inherent problem for users of low-priced, analog cassette
multitracks. While they're terrific for demos, such machines are a
major uphill battle if your goal is master quality. Distortion can
be a wonderful effect when used on purpose - it helps to create a
sense of edge or aggression. But unintended distortion - as a result
of too much level hitting a microphone, or setting your record
levels too hot - is a fast indication of demo status (meaning that
film/TV supervisors and record labels would need to re-record it
before using it in a scene or releasing it to the public.)

The second factor is instrumentation. Say, for example, you've
written a song that calls for a horn chart in the bridge. If you
have the money, you can hire a horn section to play the parts. If
not, you can use a synthesizer to demonstrate what the part should
sound like. Of course, with modern technology, there's a third
option. Certain samplers will give you such a realistic sound for
horns, strings, etc. that most people can't tell the difference.
They can get pricey, but it's still cheaper than hiring the string
quartet every time you've got new material. This is one of the major
reasons why composers are now able to create master quality
recordings at home.

A related area is the drum machine. If you intended for a real
drummer to play on the song you've written, but circumstance
requires that you use a machine, then make sure you know how to
program it to sound as human as possible. Recent programs like Acid
have made this easier than ever, but it still requires you to invest
your time and money. Naturally, this point doesn't apply to all
genres of music. In much of Electronica, for example, the drums are
meant to sound cold and machine-like. But if that's not your aim,
make sure your drums sound warm, fluid and human. (Tip: don't use
the 'quantize' feature, it'll just add to the stiffness.) Until
you've mastered the art of drum programming, you'll be hard pressed
to create master quality recordings with a drum machine.

The final issue that comes into play when evaluating the sound
quality is the listener's gut feeling. Can they picture the music as
a record in a store, or matched to pictures in a film or TV show? Or
do they picture the artist in their bedroom, still learning their
gear. While you can't control their gut feeling, you can do these
two concrete things: practice aiming mics and setting levels to find
the fine line between hiss and distortion; and make sure you've
invested in recording gear that gives you realistic instrumentation.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The information above came from "Studio Buddy -- The Home Recording
Helper." It's a self-contained, easy to use database of recording
tips designed specifically for people with home studios. If you find
this article helpful, you should download the FREE program at:

http://www.studiobuddy.com

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FROM JPF's latest email
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100 Free TAXI Road Rally Tickets For JPF Members! (But there's a
catch!)

Each of the last 6 years our friends at TAXI have donated some
exclusive tickets to their amazing Road Rally Conference to our
members. This year's TAXI Road Rally has been moved to Hollywood
(from it's previous location at the LA Airport) and looks to be the
biggest and best ever! Because we know probably 1000 or more of you
are going to want these tickets, we decided to raise the stakes a
bit if you want to go.

So, if you want to go the 2005 TAXI Road Rally which takes place
November 3rd-November 6th in Hollywood, CA, you need to follow the
instructions outlined by TAXI CEO and Founder Michael Laskow below.
But in addition, if you get one of those tickets (or 2 if you're
bringing a guest) we are asking you to ALSO purchase a Gulf Coast
Healing Fund Raising CD described in the article above. 100% of that
money goes directly to the Red Cross and we think that's a
reasonable request to make to get to go to this amazing music
conference for free! (And your 15 dollars also is tax deductible).

So, please feel free to call TAXI on Tuesday to get your free TAXI
Road Rally ticket(s), and then please follow up by purchasing at
least 1 CD per person to support the Red Cross and the efforts of
the entire Indie Music Community who is behind this effort. I will
get a list of the folks who signed up for TAXI and who made a CD
purchase. This is on the honor system, but I sure hope those taking
advantage follow through! And remember, the 100 Tickets are on a
first come, first served basis.

Sound like a fair deal? If so, please read Michael's instructions:

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From Michael Laskow, CEO of TAXI:

Hi Brian,

Great talking with you today... sorry it had to be rushed, but it's
nothing short of insane around here getting ready for the Rally.

If you want to just copy and paste this e-mail to your Folks, please
be my guest.

Here's the skinny:

TAXI's 9th annual Road Rally will be held November 3rd through the
6th in the heart of Hollywood.

Although the Rally is private, for our TAXI members only, we are
opening up 100 seats to your Just Plain Folks members as we've done
in years past. The seats will be given out on a first-come, first-
served basis, and Tuesday, October 25th will be the ONLY day your
people should call our office at 818-222-2464 to reserve their seats.

I understand that many people will want to bring a guest, so here's
how we'll handle that. We are happy to let each caller bring ONE
guest, but when the 100 seats are gone, they are really gone. We
will ONLY take reservations if the callers have their name, and
their guest's NAME AND FULL MAILING ADDRESS when they call. We'll
need this info to send tickets. NO exceptions can be made in
fairness to others. I repeat -- NO EXCEPTIONS, THE CALLER MUST HAVE
THEIR GUEST'S FULL NAME AND ADDRESS WHEN THEY CALL OR WE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO TAKE THEIR RESERVATION.

We've posted a schedule of events web page for your members to look
at to see if the Rally is something that appeals to them. Also worth
noting; because we've changed venues, we no longer have the ability
to do the second stage open mic for non-members. We tried to figure
out any possible way to do it, but alas, we couldn't -- sorry in
advance for that.

As always, I think your members will really enjoy the panels and
classes, of which there are more than ever, and with incredible
people.

Here's a link for your folks to check out the schedule of events
www.taxi.com/rally/jpf.html

Please remind them that these seats ARE on a first-come, first-
served basis only, and they must call on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time. Also
tell them that they SHOULD NOT LEAVE VOICE MAILS to try and beat the
rush. They MUST talk to a real live human being, and those humans
can be reached at 818-222-2464.

ONCE AGAIN, THEY MUST HAVE FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF THEIR GUESTS, OR
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE REGISTRATION.

Thanks Brian. I hope your peeps enjoy the show!

Warm regards,
Michael

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If you Have your song placed on a TV show
GET YOUR lyrics on line now so people can google them and find you

a few weeks ago I was watching Las Vegas and I heard a song and an
artist I'd never heard so I googled the lyrics and came up with
nothing

but I did find a thread where someone tried to do the same thing

ande


I'M WONDERING IF ANYBODY KNOWS THE NAME OF THE SONG IN THE LAST
SCENE OF LAS VEGAS EPISODE 3.3 (OCT 3,2005). IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE
NAME OF THE SONG, LYRICS WILL DO TOO. (SO I CAN SEARCH IT IN YAHOO)

THANKS TIMES 1000


swebee
Posts: 3
2. Re: Song Title/Lyrics Request | 10/05/2005 1:45pm

This has already been asked by me, no reply though.
Its very hard to hear the lyrics.

Please tell me if you find it.

I think she sings something with;

"Something i can never ..." and
"standing on the edge of something (?)"

AlbeeWanKenobi
Posts: 3 3. Re: Song Title/Lyrics Request | 10/05/2005 4:11pm

Wow there sure is a bunch of Buzz about this...
it's not Massive attack, or portishead, frou Frou,
I have searched all of their music..Grrr
Lyrics, (the best as I can figure with my equipment and ears)

Wait, While I Sing

This is something I can do
This is something I can be

I, Can't Help but try it.
To Show you who I really am,
Without telling you lies.

And Don't hesitate

I'm Standing on the edge of something
I'm just to numb to know what it is.... (ENd of show)

from
http://www.tv.com/las-
vegas/show/17210/forums.html&fpage=show_messages.php&board=8329&topic
=113264

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Write On,

Ande

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