Structuring TV/Film Tracks - The "Golden Rules"

[@SyncMyMusic]

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[@jamesshepard9737]

Jess. Great points! I've been doing this a long time and still make those mistakes, I'm the master of fade outs. Great ideas

[@Daring2Win]

Dude, If you're not doing voice over work, you're wasting a valuable asset. Such a commanding voice. I'm so grateful I relocated this channel!

[@SyncMyMusic]

Thanks for the compliment and welcome to the channel!

[@HigherSelf]

As someone who makes music for sync this is amazing advice, and tbh the most important info you need to know, EVERY decent library wants these things bar none, the build ups and ending stuff especially, every sync worth your time will want these rules. Great video.

[@SyncMyMusic]

Thanks for your kind words! I checked out your social media accounts and you have quite the following! I know that's not an easy accomplishment & I'm curious as to what pulled you into the licensing industry. If you're interested in doing an interview on my channel, shoot me an email at [e-mail] Would be great to get the perspective from a producer with a following as large as yours!

[@HigherSelf]

I'll send you an email mate.

[@PattyRichardson1]

Great video!!! Very helpful !!! Thanks so much!!!!👍

[@ColeBolchoz]

kudos to you for presenting this, as I am working on now, again thanks for your work

[@nebsounds]

Solid advice here, thanks for this Jesse.

[@TheCj1970]

loved this vid. really helped me alot!!!! Got a couple of placements by taking notes on this.

[@SyncMyMusic]

So glad to hear that!

[@guscave7]

I work with a couple of libraries that ask for short but alluring intros, however I’ve found that my most placed tracks have no intros at all but go right into the chorus. I think that affirms what you said about how editors only listen to the first few seconds of a track.

[@AquashiiMusic]

Diamond knowledge, thank you Jesse

[@valeriehemmings5506]

Great informaiton......Love it

[@DanielHComposer]

Thanks a lot Jesse! Greetings from Argentina

[@bartekbartek9313]

Amazing video! You help me a lot. Thank you!

[@SyncMyMusic]

Glad to hear it!

[@malcolmsounds645]

Thank you for this info!!

[@miguelsandremusic]

This in the video I’ve been searching for months! I even purchased a course and I had good info and detail but it lacks on the topic relating to structuring a track properly. It funny I found my answer not in the course I purchased, but on a KZbin video. Let me know if you have a course. I’d buy it.

[@jlmmcguirkmusic6050]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@SebastianKomor]

Personally I find myself scratching my head about with the intro's. As you want an intro, something that is building up to something bigger, yet the whole 30 second rule, it has to get interesting fast. I guess my question is, do music supervisors want some more stripped down "mellow" stuff as part of the cue? I tend to have intros that feel like intros, yet this whole getting the supervisors ears peaking is of course imperative. For example I am currently working on a edm like hybrid high energy trailer cue album and the intros work so well to build up to the "drop". Yet I guess the key in this case is to keep one of the hooks or a filtered version of the main riff or something going from bar 1 basically, or a supervisor might just press NEXT. Keeping it fresh, hot, loud, cool yet also keeping in mind whoever will listen to this has probably heard over a 100 tracks that day if not more.

[@TajMikel]

“Psychedelic trips, mann “ 😂🤘

[@AengusPaintingsandMusic]

Great advice! And very well said. I feel better already knowing what it is they want now. So, I'm gonna check-off these rules against my work. Thank you for the video. I will let you know how I get on with my next bunch of submissions.😄

[@latrenawright754]

Loving your videos very good information!!

[@SyncMyMusic]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@malineli3266]

Great advice as always!

[@SyncMyMusic]

Glad you found it useful!

[@WillemvanWyk]

Again, fantastic video, great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@deeviggamuzik3940]

Excellent information! Cheers.

[@SyncMyMusic]

You're welcome!

[@poisonkillsfire]

Why would anyone thumbs down this? Thank you for your time and info.

[@EclectickMusic]

Unhappy people 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tomkent4656]

People exercising their right to an opinion?

[@tvslmusic]

thumbs down or up he reached them

[@FrankTGuitar]

Great video!! I really connected with what you said because I write instrumental rock and always try to vary the verses and choruses, not cut and paste although I have done that for the rhythm parts. I also had some hard endings that I foolishly faded out thinking it would be better for Spotify but my intention is to get placed in tv or films so I may have to remix them. My question is can you offer any advice on who to send music to? Thanks so much for the useful information, you make great sense and right to the point!

[@BrucePSquirrelOfficial]

Love all your videos. Question: Does the music library/ client request certain time lengths from the start? Your world is fascinating. I'm just a musician writing " verse/ chorus" structures ( The Retro Synthwave Opera).

[@SyncMyMusic]

Usually it's 2-3 minutes for album submissions, but if it's a custom job it can be anywhere from 10 seconds to 10 minutes of music, just depending on what the TV/Film production requires.

[@rivernile23]

tHANKS JESS! gREAT CLASS!

[@honeydukes6780]

Is your music mostly instrumental or songs with vocals?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Instrumental mostly.

[@normjones6916]

What mic are you using sounds good

[@arthurllongjr382]

Solid bro, thx again!😎 Like that Marx Bros poster too!

[@SyncMyMusic]

They were one of the greats!

[@arthurllongjr382]

Sync My Music Man, I used to watch all those comics from that era! Groucho was a genius at those one-liners! You had to listen real close to get what he was saying, a lot of inuendos and funny insults people might miss. Lol

[@cyberk9]

Awesome info...been doing this since I learned it from you awhile ago....almost second nature now..

[@deltavistastudio124]

Chico was an amazing pianist - check him out.

[@xencage]

What about more brooding, ambient atmospheric type music? The focus seems to be on high energy up tempo music. Does there seem to be any opportunity for this type of background music? I seem to hear lots in many types of shows.

[@SyncMyMusic]

Certainly some use for those types of tracks, but I'm speaking from the experience of my 11 years in the business. The faster, uptempo tracks just get me more placements than the slower, ambient ones.

[@danjegalanmusic7723]

Thanks

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Hay Thanks For The Video /Info Great Stuff Question How Long Should The Music / Tracks Be How Many Minutes or Seconds ? Thanks

[@russell_szabados]

FRANK R ICE COLD PRODUCTIONS 2-3 minutes max.

[@AmirA-zv6uk]

I've got a couple of questions: 1. What is the purpose of music libraries?2. How to play libraries that are not made for Kontakt (non .nks)?

[@nickstango5912]

Hey Jesse, I applied to the Syndicate program on Saturday but I haven’t heard back.

[@SyncMyMusic]

I only reply if I accept your submission.

[@smmusicplus96]

Sync My Music There's a criteria for acceptance? I haven't checked out the application form yet...

[@dendijohn]

Your good advice here applies to producing for customers who are TBD. Hopefully multi-customers over time. I feel like I understand what you are saying. I'm not arguing, I just want to hear your comment on the better shows, e.g. Shameless, where the music and the loud guitars and drums stick wayy out and then there's that cool Vox organ sound. (which grabs attention too) These shows use the same producer all the time, pretty much, right? Most shows on SHO/HBO are special musically and maybe they all break these golden rules by coordinating with one music producer all the time. When I see these shows I dream of being the one who makes all the music. Going back in time, man look at the way Seinfeld used that twangy bass for everything, like it is the signature of the whole show. I understand that these are the carefully coordinated special purpose exceptions, but wow, they sure are memorable. I understand that your music offers a lot of dramatic builds, drum fills, and swells. Your comment would be valuable here. Thank you for all you do. It's really cool.

[@CRASS2047]

It’s a shame he never commented. I would love to have heard his take on your point.

[@CRASS2047]

Sync my music.....please comment on Dendi John’s point!

[@niasintellectualproperties7780]

Common sense, helpful information 👍🏽

[@dubvbeats]

So is it not cool to say the "S" word to describe that hit ending? Just curious

[@julialesnichycomposer4965]

Thank you for sharing! I have a couple of questions. 1)can you tell more about the structure of a piece and show your own composition as an example 2) if it is romantic love music, may be slow tempo, what kind of ending may be? Not fading, ok, but just an abrupt ending with a cadence chord?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Hey Julia - I have uploaded a few other "walk-throughs" of my tracks where you can see my detailed workings. And yes, if you're composing a slower, romantic type track I would use a hit ending (making sure it's not 'startling' to the listener, of course). Sometimes just a kick and crash cymbal can do the trick just fine.

[@julialesnichycomposer4965]

Thank you so much!!

[@personal61319]

So, this licensing is the real deal and stock music is a completely different thing with a very slim chance of extended well paying licenses ? Companies come to these companies directly and don’t bother with stock sites?

[@SyncMyMusic]

Yes, essentially. From my perspective working with TV/Film libraries is the best chance of getting those much more lucrative sync fees and MOST importantly - passive, backend royalty checks.

[@ianscreamsvideo]

Very pragmatic

[@absolutless]

Always do a little more than what's expected of you

[@kannon3979]

How long does the music have to be when submitting for placement?

[@SyncMyMusic]

2-3 minutes is the industry standard.

[@ColeSonMusic]

do you have a 2019 directory already?

[@SyncMyMusic]

It will be released in December. I'll make an announcement on this channel when it's available.

[@skeetskeet4515]

I have my name tagged at the beginning of my trks, should I mute them out?

[@SyncMyMusic]

For shopping purposes that's fine.

[@andrewjackson7970]

Er... could u give an example of your own in your following videos? Like a track that you have created, in order to illustrate your 'golden rules'? Cause every thing is still pretty vague to me......

[@bartekbartek9313]

Do i have to be 18 yrs old to be able to sell music?

[@SyncMyMusic]

You'll have to have a parent or guardian sign your agreements with a library, but you CAN work in the licensing business.

[@asifeentertainment422]

Sound advice. *-----Q-----*

[@theroadtoroyalties]

Haha... sounds like I am listening to myself... lol

[@vishaltiyer]

Hi Jesse, This video reminds me of a Tedex talk (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioKwk6mAg7ejgqc) about how marginal improvements to your daily life can help you achieve some of your most ambitious goals. As to life so to your career. Great video!! Please keep making more!!

[@MrPiratebrain]

Great information. I am working on an album worth of music 20 songs then I will hit you up. #Mrpiratebrain