Jdrums

1 week ago

which song?

Steven B

1 week ago

Hey, good question.
I checked out a few, but *"Troublin' Times.."* and *"Lookin Down On Me"* stood out to me right away. There's a raw, authentic feel there that actually fits well with the kind of material supervisors tend to look for.
That said, what caught my attention wasn't just the songs themselves, it's that you've got a *decent-sized catalog*, which is a big advantage if it's positioned the right way.
Are you currently organizing your catalog with any licensing direction in mind, or just uploading and letting it sit?

Jdrums

1 week ago

it's a constant work in progress.. I prolly won't ever finish the job since I have close to a thousand songs from wonderful artists all over the world.. the body of work dates back to the 90's

Steven B

1 week ago

I hear you, and honestly, that's more common than you'd think, especially with catalogs that go that far back.
The upside is, having that kind of depth puts you in a very different position than most artists. The challenge is just that without a clear structure behind it, a lot of good material ends up sitting unseen.
I'm not talking about "finishing everything" either, it's more about identifying what's already there and making sure the right pieces are positioned to actually get opportunities.
Out of curiosity, have you ever had any of your tracks placed or pitched for film/TV before?

Jdrums

1 week ago

469 submissions to broadjam in the last 20 yrs with no placements and now about a dozen submissions to taxi since last september with no placements

Steven B

1 week ago

I hear you, that's a lot of effort without the results you were hoping for. Honestly, that's exactly why artists and catalogs like yours can get overlooked, even when the music itself is strong.
It's not about the songs themselves, it's about how the catalog is structured, how tracks are positioned, and having the right metadata and strategy in place so opportunities actually see your work.
You've got such a deep body of work, if it were properly organized and optimized, there's a real chance to turn all that effort into actual placements.
If you'd like, I can take a look at your catalog and show you exactly where the opportunities are hiding. That's usually where the difference gets made.

Would you like me to do that for you?

Steven Licensing

13 hours ago

Hi, just wanted to follow up on my last message, I've been thinking about your catalog and the 469 submissions you mentioned over the years.
With that level of work and history, there's usually some strong opportunities hiding in there that just need the right positioning. I'd really be interested in taking a closer look and seeing where things might be getting overlooked.

No rush at all, I just wanted to check in and see if you'd be open to that when you have a moment.

Best regards,
Steven

Jdrums

1 week ago

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