[michaelwriter]

As I earlier explained in my introduction, I would like to demo some of my songs that I have written over the past few years to finally showcase them out side of my family and friends circle. I have been researching companies that can demo songs. I really want good vocals on them. I can’t sing myself but think that good vocals will do my songs very good.

I have come across a few companies that offer demos and I was hoping you can give me some advice in regards to them

1. http://www.musicdemoservice.com - my first choice at the moment. I like the voice of the singer in the references. The price seems very low but they say on the website it is just a promotion for a limited time. Can’t find anything about them online. Is that a good sign as unsatisfied customers normally scream the loudest?

2. http://www.studiopros.com - I found them an really like the demos they have put online. However, there are a some really bad reviews about them online. So my guess is that they put their top songs online and basically don’t really care about the one time client. Another big issue is the price tag their demos come with. I am looking for full band demos :-/

3. http://www.dublinstudiohub.com - I don’t think I will go with them just because of the price tag. But they advertise a lot as they pop up every time I google demo related search terms.

Any thoughts on this?

[tone]

Hi Michael

I'm not sure I'd trust any online producer (unless they were an established member of this forum :p ) and if I was in your shoes I think I'd be trying to find some in my local area.

There's nothing like being able to meet the person you're entrusting your music to, and being able to collaborate with them. A face to face meeting will tell you lots about a person, and you'll get a good gut feeling for them.

When I decided to make proper recordings of my songs, I found a producer at a local studio, and also had a song done online. The online song was good, but working with the local producer was so much better, because there was time and scope to really spend time together with the material.

Also, it depends on your expectations in terms of price and quality, as well as genre and things like time constraints, how finished the material is, how clear a picture do you have of how it should sound - or maybe you're looking for someone who can bring a new perspective to your material.

There are some really great producers on this forum - who (if they fit the bill) I would be more than happy to vouch for after 5 years of running this unique community.

Let us know if we can help, or who you decide to go with. And don't forget to share the finished recordings with us

[michaelwriter]

Thank you for that advice. A local studio is not an option for me as I live in Frankfurt and studio time is very expensive here. If I do a demo in a local studio I will most likely spend over 1000 Euros for the demo. I really think I will give musicdemoservice.com a shot. When I contacted them, they got back to me within an hour and I really like the singer they are using. I have three songs that I think should be demo'd and I will just try it with one. It's a 150 dollars and if it's not good, I just won't use them again.

[Boydie]

Hey Michael

I have sent you a Private Message with another option 

Good luck with whatever way you go

Thanks

Boydie

[S.T.C]

$150 will not get you a great recording,but it might be a lot better than you can do yourself..be interesting to hear the results . Pro Demo recordings with a full sound are around the $1000 mark,but if your not pitching to anybody, so  there's no need to spend that much.

As to the quality  of online producing, it can be very high.

[michaelwriter]

I ended up hiring music demo service. I talked to them yesterday by phone. I am not using their vocalist as a friend from school sings and i like his voice. he has a home studio setup and we will record the vocals there. the company produces the instrumental and will mix the song then at the end. they only charged me $100 for that. can't wait to hear the song. as soon as i have it i will of course post it.

[michaelwriter]

I received my demo. I ended up not using my friend as a vocalist as planned and used one of their vocalists. I posted the song here so you can have a listen. I am more than happy with the result and will probably use them again in the future. http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/song-reviews/first-recorded-demo/