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  • Music for TV

    I know this post is a little off topic for this forum...but does anyone know anything about writing for TV (commercials)? How do I go about getting into that business.

    (its not what the artist in me is yelling to do - its just another way of getting the bills paid! [:D] )

    Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    calaf

  • I don't know that, I just want to say to everyone and you calaf. Don't rely on that your income should be on the music you make. Have something you can always get back to or have instantly, and music as a sidething....

    Do you have any songs I can hear from you calaf?

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    @Audun Jemtland said:

    I don't know that, I just want to say to everyone and you calaf. Don't rely on that your income should be on the music you make. Have something you can always get back to or have instantly, and music as a sidething....

    Do you have any songs I can hear from you calaf?


    I do a lot of other things for income (including teach)...check out my website if you want to hear some stuff. Although right now I am uploading some new tracks from a new album so maybe by tomorrow it will be up and running.

    www.musicforthesoul.net

    calaf

  • Ah, writing for television...how low can one sink?...Actually, its what I do for a living and to be perfectly frank, I enjoy it! The moneys better than I ever got for performance or albums and the work is as varied as any composer could hope for. Of course, its always a little weird when somebody starts singing about a biscuit or washing machine powder over your intricate backing but, hey, the cheques are regular and contain multiple zeros.
    Hopefully you might know somebody who works in an advertising agency who might let you have a shot at a submission. (Never work for nothing - agency types will automatically assume your music is worth nothing as well). Try getting hold of your local industry who's who insofar as directors and producers are concerned...but theyll just want to see a showreel of some description. Presentation is the key...youre only as good as the cover on your reel.
    I could go on about this for days but it is O.T so feel free to PM me if you need to know more or take a look at zigzaglane.com.au.
    Later.