Actually... I think we're all pretty much on the same page. We all agree on the following.

First.... The song has to be well written.

Second.... The demo should be of the highest audio quality possible.

Third.... A demo is for showcasing the song and is not the time or place for verse long instrumental solos.

Fourthly.... If it works in conveying the song and gets picked up for a cut..... It doesn't matter whether it was a simple piano/vocal or a full band on the demo.



This is essentially what I was saying about doing a bedroom quality demo.

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Some of the biggest hits have had gawdawful demos. You listen, knowing the hit and wonder how anyone heard that in there. Those, however, are the exception, not the rule.



Last edited by Guitarhacker; 04/17/23 02:15 AM.
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