Below Deck Mediterranean 11
BDMED11
The “Below Deck” franchise sets sail with a new boat, crew and location in this series that follows nine members of a crew who live and work aboard a 150-foot yacht journeying through the Mediterranean, featuring a new group of elite passengers each episode.
Project ID (Series Initials): BDMED11
Project Description: The show is the third spin-off of Below Deck, following Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Sailing Yacht.
More info on the Production Companies below:
The production company 51 Minds, just moved under Bunim's Umbrella, so Bunim (we) are doing the music and production for this series moving forward.
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Terms/Conditions:
100% Writers share (Backend Royalties) only
** No Upfront Fees **
Paperwork will be administered once the series is over, in which case Bunim Murray will send a “Schedule A” which lists each cue that made the FINAL CUT which will air.
Must be with the PROs: ASCAP or BMI (at this Time, subject to change).
Approved/Final Cues selected are Exclusive to Bunim's Catalog (in perpetuity)
NO AI ONLY cues - must have your touch if using any tools with AI
No Samples or Drag Drop Samples from Splice ETC - Must be Chopped Edited
SHAZAM your cue - make sure it does NOT come back with a Hit... IF SO, CHOP the Sample, it should not be detected if chopped/edited correctly.
Other Incentives for creating for Bunim Shows:
Bunim handles over 60+ shows, so this music WILL be recycled through all the shows, resulting in multiple placements
These shows have great "runs" which also rerun and continue into multiple Seasons, some even on "prime time" stations... Meaning cues will rotate forever.
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Submission Process
This is an ongoing weekly submission that follows a scheduled delivery and Google Sheet system to "sign up" for Cues per week and per Team.
We currently are using a "folder system" with Bunim directly (See Folder & Submission Section) for more info
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TimeLine/Deadline:
This is an ongoing weekly submission that follows a scheduled delivery and Google Sheet system to "sign up" for Cues per week and per Team.
See Submission & PreScreen Sections for general Submission info
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MUSIC NEEDS:
LISTEN to the CUES On this REFERNCE LINK (below)
BDMED11 Reference CUES
Pay CLOSE attention to the FIRST Titled *** THESE (below) are the TOP requested Needs
These are the most recently chosen by the ShowRunners, and they want "more like these" --
So keep in mind the TEMPO, SOUND SELECTION, CATEGORY --
The Categories for this Series Are: -
Barcelona
Comedy
Drama Tension
Tasking
Latin Dramedy
Please USE these on the Composer Info Sheets
Every Series uses the Same types of Cues; however, they are labeled or categorized differently.. So just roll with what is given above.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SOUND FOR THE SERIES
The Series focuses on "The Sound Of Barcelona"
The information below was from the previous season, but still important for this series.
Below are the first set of references given.. Focus is on this Series now, and the categories given via the references.
Follow same Structure as always.
Here are more things to keep in mind while creating:
TONS of energy,
super high paced,
synthy horns,
interesting percussion rhythms,
... Again, listen to References closely for sound/quality ...
OLDER CUES BELOW
Use the structure and production approach from the approved PTN references. These are already chosen and confirmed in-show by the team.
BDMED1 References (original references)
FOR ALL CUES/REFERENCES -- PAY CLOSE ATTENTION: to the Tempos Being Used from the reference Cues, as well as the sound selection, Quality, and the STRUCTURE for each cue music MUST follow what we have already in place.
Keep in mind, these references are Pre-determined and already put in place by the Producers/Showrunners. For this Series, all Additional Music must sound like it is from the same team. The tone and pacing of the show are already set, and the Sound Selection defines the Sonic Identification. It is important to use the same Sound Selection as given in the most recent PTN-approved references. This is the “Colors” (Sound Palette) to paint with.
Reference UPDATE from Previous Series
First, A Note on the References
Bunim has brought in new Producers (TV) who are working on the filming and shoots for the new seasons of BDMED 10. Our job is to keep them happy with the new Additional Music we submit.
These Producers introduced Music choices that they want used throughout the series. However, the music they selected is dated and flat. They want the music updated and sounding better than the references provided.
They also highlighted what they do want and what they do not want from these references:
Do: focus on the aspects they specifically called out as effective.
Do Not: include the elements they flagged as unwanted, since cues with these traits will now be rejected before moving forward.
PLEASE READ the info below carefully, as Bunim reps are now screening cues before they go through.
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NEW REFERENCES
Found HERE
There is a Video in the folder. This video was more for the showrunner to understand and see where and how the Producers will be using the music to picture. I left it there to give a better understanding to you all how it is used, which most of you already get, but it always helps for context.
The below message is FROM the ShowRunner... Please read and take note:
"Now, let me preface by saying that the cues in the link above are poor quality. So DO NOT replicate the Quality!!
We WOULD like to replicate the:
Instrumentation -
Arrangements - (the structure for these they like as it keeps Building and (full)
keeping the production polished and the quality better.
For THIS Series Spinoff... WE also need to stay away from:
--- string plucks (for the majority of the comedy/dramedy).
Last Note From the Music Coordinator: "These refs are honestly pretty bad and basic and garbage sounding, so we are looking for Better than what is there."
History of these References
These cues are predominantly from a show called - evergreen in dramedy/drama and tension/ tasking genres.
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