‘Comes
A Salesman’ makes a musical pitch
“The number one occupation in the world in terms of
numbers employed, is in sales and marketing. These people collectively
represent 30% of the total workforce, and to my knowledge there isn’t
a single song that adequately covers this topic.” …Orlando.
“Millions of dollars have been made on ‘truck driving’
songs, largely due to the fact that drivers of all sorts account for
the second most popular job on the planet”, explains Orlando.
The resulting CD, ‘Comes A Salesman’, contains four songs
that cover the topic of sales, all from different perspectives. Orlando’s
own entrepreneurial spirit and extensive background in sales and marketing
has enabled him to write lyrics that are true to the real world. Indeed,
there may be very few musicians willing or even able to write about
such a topic, as most artists have a general aversion to matters pertaining
to business.
“There’s a lot of men and women out there in marketing,
promotion, retailing, advertising, brokering, representing, distributing,
dispensing, trading or vending something. The whole idea of buying
and selling plays a huge role in our lives, especially in consumer-oriented
North America.”
He added that more money is wasted on marketing than any other business
activity. And yet, rarely, if ever, has this subject been put to music.
“I believe the messages contained in this music will stand the
test of time. I have attempted to speak from the heart and renew the
spirit; to draw the listener in, and get him thinking and feeling.
Don’t be surprised if these songs tend to grow on you, especially
if you carry this CD in your car. This is where I find it most enjoyable.”
Orlando worked patiently, three days a week for five years to complete
this project, during which time he “dabbled” in real estate
for a living. He is an avid student of philosophy and natural health
care, and has been writing his own self-help books since 1988. He
has no children and has wintered in the tropics every year since the
age of 19, where he writes music and performs live. Orlando is available
as a public speaker and/or performer for sales groups, or any other
life skills seminar.
Todd
ORLANDO Perusini
c/o Promo Projects Ltd.
14 Valley Drive
Vernon, B.C., Canada V1H 2B4
Phone/Fax: (250) 558-7888
E-mail: info@orlandoprojects.com
Website: www.orlandoprojects.com
Personal assistant: Marilyn LePage @ (250) 558-9744
To
download a printable PDF of the Bio, CLICK HERE
ABOUT THE MUSIC: Folk Rock with a slant towards Blues &
Country
“There is no filler”, states Orlando. “I focused
on writing songs that would entertain the listener – one’s
that had depth, a singable ‘hook’, and most importantly,
‘staying power’.” The song order was arranged to
promote a natural flow from start to finish. And according to Orlando,
every song is a committed piece of work with a unique story to tell.
The
most applicable genre for Orlando’s music would be adult
contemporary, however, he has aspirations of belonging to
the newly coined classification of “invalidated classic rock”.
A
detailed survey of 200 people shows that the average listener likes
a whopping nine songs on the album and chose three songs to be potential
hits! 14 different songs were chosen by someone as their
favorite pick, and each one of the 16 songs received votes as a potential
hit! Even the song voted least favorite was enjoyed by 40% of the
audience and chosen to be a hit by 10%.
HERE
ARE THE FAVORITES:
1)
Tax Man Blues: a rebellious but fun poke at the tax system.
Walking major blues.
2) Goin’ Fishin’: an up-beat country
folk song about North America’s favorite leisure-time activity
among men.
3) No Mumbo Jumbo: a reggae song that sums
up the most important characteristics of a good salesperson –
from the customer’s point of view.
4) Lessons In Romance: a powerful love ballad
with nostalgic lyrics.
5) The Huckster: a Latin soft-rock tune
about the things we buy and the stories we’re told.
6) Self-Love: an emotional acoustic rock
composition about the root of humanity’s problems.
7) It Don’t Float: a rhythm & blues
commentary about some of North America’s greatest social problems.
8) Comes A Salesman: a light rock tune with
a strong and steady groove.
9) B.C. Joyride: a driving, brassy, rock anthem
about the Province of British Columbia.
10) Double Bogey Blues: a blues song about
everything that can go wrong in a game of golf.
A
UNIQUE CD PACKAGE – according to the survey, here are some of
the factors:
• original subject matter combined with a variety of topics
and styles;
• toe-tapping rhythms and catchy “hooks”;
• meaningful messages that reach out to the masses, the “average
Joe”;
• a well-balanced mix allowing the listener to clearly understand
the lyrics;
• creative musical arrangements and disciplined musicianship.
‘Comes
A Salesman’ is in a class of it’s own. It truly is one
of a kind.
At
the heart of Orlando’s formula lies the overall intent and theme:
to provide the CD purchaser with good value for his buck.
“How often have we paid decent money for an album, only to find
there is just one or two worthy cuts? I set out to produce a solid
collection of tunes, where each song stood on it’s own; a CD
that could be plugged in and enjoyed all the way through.”
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B.C.
JOYRIDE |
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This song was written and performed
by a B.C. artist with the hopes of making a positive contribution
to the people and province of British Columbia:
• To help foster patriotism
and pride in our homeland.
The song reminds British Columbians of the lifestyle we share and
all the good things this province has to offer.
• To assist in the promotion
of tourism for all areas of B.C. by heightening awareness
of the beauty, splendor and scope of this province. The song proclaims
B.C. as an idyllic holiday destination and invites the out-of-province
traveler to visit and have fun here. “B.C. Joyride” encourages
residents as well, to consider “staying home” for a first
class vacation. An important, positive message is passed on to the
listener in a way that differs from typical commercial advertising.
• To aid the province in
attracting new business and those people who are considering retirement
here.
• To help gain genuine
support for public events that represent B.C. such as professional
sports, trade shows, musical festivals, cultural exhibitions, etc.
In Orlando’s words, ”This
song was conceived while casually studying a United States map during
a long drive from Canada to Mexico. While looking at the various cities,
towns, states, and even geographical areas, I came to realize that
an overwhelming number of songs have been written about places in
the USA. And yet, on all of my trips abroad, or on any one of my visits
to a US state, I have always been reminded of the beauty and splendor
of B.C., and how fortunate we are to be living in this corner of the
world. This majestic province is truly one of the most breathtaking
places on earth and well deserving of a song or two. The people
of B.C. deserve an anthem of their own, and now is the time.”
Musically, this upbeat song was created
with the aim of being particularly enjoyable while listening to it
while driving in a motor vehicle. It goes well with a free-flowing
vacation-style attitude. With the exception of the words “B.C.”
and “Vancouver”, it is hoped that any listener, residing
anywhere will be able to relate to the lyrics and find pleasure in
the music.
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To the Province of British Columbia,
to the people of this land,
to those who have visited,
to those who will come, and
to Mother Earth,
I present… “B.C. JOYRIDE”
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Words and music by Todd ORLANDO
Perusini
To
download a printable PDF of the BC Joyride page, CLICK
HERE
