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Bryan-Michael Cox On Video Auditions
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta’s Grammy-winning songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox launched a nationwide online talent search this week.
(Read about it in Peach Buzz HERE )
And he’s giving the Atlanta Music Scene bloggers a bit of an advantage.
If you’re an aspiring artist, interested in winning a song written and produced by the same guy who’s given smashes to Mary J. Blige (“Be Without You”), Mariah Carey (“We Belong Together”) and Usher (“Confessions”), here’s what he says you need to know before you upload your video audition HERE:
1- “The brightest personality always stands out. You can come at us with the right amount of talent, the right tonality in your voice, but if you can’t connect with the audience, well, you’re not connecting. And people can’t teach personality — star quality. They can teach you how to sing, how to talk, walk and dance; but not that! And that’s what gets you noticed.”
2 - “Keep No. 1 in mind when you’re picking a song for your audition. Pick something you can relate to first, that you can hopefully get the audience to relate to.” (There are 15 contemporary songs to choose from.)
3- “Remember — this is work. You could very well get discovered in this talent search — or on ‘Making The Band’ or whatever — but that is just scratching the surface to succeed in this business. That’s just the beginning, along a looong way. So be prepared, mentally, for that. Knowing how to sing is just, honestly, optional sometimes…Just one component among the many you need.”
The MaxFresh Video Music Competition runs through April 14.
Are you interested in participating? Have you tried to draw attention to your band or individual musical skills via the internet? And if so, how did it work out?
Comments
By jeffrey toney
March 28, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
mr. cox i would like to get more info on your talent search i just moved into the atlanta area please send info to email address above thanks your next new upcoming talent would like to work with you soon.
jeff
By Michael Johnson
May 5, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Hello Mr. Cox:
My name is Michael Johnson, Jr. and I am from the Washington, DC area. I am a songwriter and musician currently working with an DC based record company. I was told by my music collegues that you was at Howard University not too long ago looking for some song writers to collaborate with. I have some tracks for you. Please contact me at my email miwamusicgroup@yahoo.com or 202-292-8638 or alternate number 202-375-8088. I look forward to working with you.