Too much talking about yourself, not enough about the product and what problem you're solving for your customers. Love your enthusiasm but sharpen it up in that respect.

This is an awesome idea!!

This is cool, it's like ebay for bands... That guy reminds me of a white Randy Jackson.

It would appear that this company is on the cutting edge of a untapped market. Go for it!

Fabulous idea. I'm such a big fan of emerging artists and they aren't getting the funding, playtime, etc. that they need! This seems like a great way to connect great music and the people that listen to it.

ummm doesn't mysapce already do this? What are they doing that is so innovative? As a brand owner why would i want to invest in a no name group? Don't most promoters work with managers and booking agents and already have personal relationships set up? This sounds like a waste of time and money.

Havent these guys figured out that no one wants to pay for music? We are inundated with TOOOOO many bands - the problem is not that we cant find them its that they ALL SUCK. Solve that problem and you'll be rich

I like the diploma in the background. Where do I send money?

And how are you going to actually translate a band's popularity on your site to actual ticket sales on their tour? Myspace can't do that. groups will have 200K+ friends and can't sell more than 10K of CDs and on top of that couldn't sell out a show if they tried.

It is obvious from the nature of your criticism that you know there needs to be a better way to find and develop another generation of great mainstream talent. I have built a site that I think can change the way we do music business. If I were you I would reserve my judgment until you see my vison in action.

Can't wait to check out the live site. Viewing and then booking the band all online would be nice.

As I understand this, it looks like a business model that can deliver benefits to all participants. Yeah, people want free music--and they can get it--but they also will buy it occasionally, when it is easy for impulse purchase. And it looks like this gives groups a chance for exposure so that if a lot of people like them, they can actually get ahead with professionals who would not otherwise get a chance to hear them. Agree that the name is a little lame. Good luck!

Wow, looks like and sounds like a winner. This could (and should) work and provide a missing link in the music industry. Best of luck on this terrific product!

I am involved in the music industry myself...the idea...doesn't seem to serve much of a purpose to me.....the industry works one way only right now...and before this idea can work...the industry itself needs change.....

Good pitch, lots of starving bands out there looking to get discovered. I wish MPTrax the best of luck.

I dont like the 'bling bling' you put into it. I dont like it when elevator pitch is all about revolutionizing something and that everyone will follow. Then again im no VC, so you dont have to convince me to get funding. You brought to my attention only one very interesting idea, but all the rest I found unnecessary. Compare your pitch to a single espresso shot. Water it as less as possible. my two cents

This concept has been around for about 7 years...check out Rateourband.com Therefore, MPTrax is not so revolutionary...sorry dude

Lisa - Rateourband has no quantifiable traction and nothing of value for either artists or users other than securing a rating. Unlike MPtrax, it has no way for artists to make real money or to be discovered through any meaningful process or for users to be engaged and retained. Over its 7 year existence what major artists has the site discovered? Describe the benefits you've gained by being on the site. When MPTrax launches our value props will be immediately obvious to you.

MPTRax will have a promotable social network where an artist can build an emotionally vested fan base without whcih a branded social network is useless. Sellaband uses 30 of 50 K to make album, the rest to pay Sellaband and make copies. No mechanism for promotion. MPTrax will get deserving bands sponsoships and provide a booking platform from which they can generate gigs.

In the olden days record companies had to spend money searching out talent. Then the horrific lab experiments started and we got a lot of musical pap as a result. Let's face it, we're not going back to the old model, the current one sucks. Let the games begin!

Trust what you hear,David will bust his ass for ya. He is powerful and kind, so why not let him show you.You've got nothing to loose and $$$ to gain. He's an R&B guru xoxo DaNica

Sounds like a great concept. I think Dave is on the verge of something big. One thing about Dave he will work to make it happen.

AlphaJilly - We're all over that. Thanks!

Why aren't you based in Austin?!!!! It's the capital of live music in the U.S. because there are live music events literally everyday

I agree with Francisco... Lots of new bands in Austin... Austin is where all of the new bands are blowing up.

Here's out the music industry works...this small word diagram below will show you how it works... 1.)Corporate Music Executives/CEOs 2.) Artists/Bands 3.)Distribution Companies (Radio/Internet/Store) 4.) EVERYONE WORKING FOR THESE PLACES 5.) FANS... That's how it works...the corporate executives/ceo's play what "THEY" want and what "THEY" see as being most marketable....that's the problem.. Please don't tell us that's not how it works...we've done the research..we've talked to people....for the most part...songs are drilled into our heads over and over...it's not saying that we have to listen to the music...but...if we hear the songs enough times...they catch on... If you would like to talk with us...about working together somehow...and the visions I currently have...please...by all means drop us a line at worldwidetalentsearch@gmai.com

Well, it is my hopes...that I will be able to continually gain and understanding of MPTRAX and form a mutually beneficial business relationship with MPTRAX if we see that our goals/visions are along the same lines.

Taylor - Taxi charges a substantial fee to join, MySpace is becoming to big to matter (too much distraction), and the rest don't do the one thing that MPTrax does best -- but again, you can't see that 'til after launch. However, I'd love to hear more about what you think; feel free to email me: scott@mptrax.com