Placement in the hit Apple TV+ TV show, Stick
Steve Knox – Brentwood, TN
“After stepping away from songwriting for several years, I found myself in 2017 reaching out to BMI for guidance—hoping to discover a service that could connect me with real industry opportunities. That search led me to TAXI.
In my second year as a member, I submitted one of my older songs—something that had been collecting dust for years—to a TAXI listing that felt like a long shot. To my surprise, it was forwarded, and shortly after, a publisher contacted me directly. That connection resulted in an eight-song deal. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to have my music placed in eight television series.
Most recently, my song 'Fire Against the Wind' was used in Season 1, Episode 9 of the Apple TV+ series Stick. Even though it was a behind-the-scenes placement, it was incredibly meaningful—a reminder that creative work never truly expires. Sometimes it just waits for the right moment to be heard.
TAXI opens doors that independent artists might never find on their own. I’m grateful for the connections and opportunities TAXI has provided, and I want to thank the entire team for their dedication and support.”
Congratulations, Steve. Thanks for letting us know, and thanks BMI for sending you to TAXI!
Placement on Discovery Channel
Kristofer Bergman – Sölvesborg, Sweden
“Recently, one of my tracks, 'No Regrets,' was placed on Gold Rush on the Discovery Channel. That track came from an album I wrote four years ago for a music library I connected with through TAXI.
Since joining TAXI, I’ve written for several music libraries—almost all of which I discovered through TAXI listings or the TAXI Road Rally. The list of placements keeps growing, with my tracks featured in shows like Catfish: The TV Show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Ink Master, and across networks like MTV, CNBC, Discovery, HGTV, BBC, ATV, France 4, and many more.
Attending the Road Rally for the first time in 2018 was an absolute game-changer. It wasn’t just educational and inspiring—it was welcoming, collaborative, and full of fellow creatives eager to connect and grow. Beyond the Rally, TAXI TV, the forum, and the personalized feedback on listings have been incredibly valuable tools in my journey.
If you’re serious about licensing your music, TAXI is an amazing place to start—and to grow.”
Congratulations, Kristofer, and we hope you’re coming to this year’s Road Rally!
Placement on Norwegian TV Show
Michael J. Torregano Jr. – New Orleans, LA, USA
“I recently received a Tunesat detection showing that 43 seconds of a 60s-style elevator music cue I wrote a few years back was used on the Norwegian show Verdensserien i døds.
The cue was originally composed for a TAXI listing, forwarded, then signed—and now, placed! It feels great to see something finally come out of the pipeline after steadily feeding it for a while.”
Great news on that placement, Michael! And yes, keep feeding that pipeline. That’s the secret sauce!
Placement on UK TV show, Coronation Street
Helen Austin - Royston, BC CANADA
“We (Big Little Lions) recently signed a few songs with a publisher through a TAXI listing. We wrote three songs specifically for the brief, and all three were signed! Not long after, while checking our PRO spreadsheet, we discovered that one of those songs had been placed on the iconic, long-running UK soap opera Coronation Street.
For me (Helen), it was especially exciting because I grew up in the UK and watched Coronation Street all the time as a kid. To see one of our songs pop up as a placement on that show was such a full-circle moment.
We love the briefs that come through TAXI—that’s often what inspires us to write new songs. Thanks, TAXI, for creating opportunities like this!”
Thanks for letting us know about that placement on a show you grew up watching! Pretty cool!!
Multiple placements resulting from a TAXI compilation
Niko Jasniewicz – Meridian, ID, USA
“I wanted to share some exciting recent placements! It all started with two orchestral pieces I wrote for one of TAXI’s compilations for Political Ad Campaign Instrumentals. Both tracks were forwarded, and soon after, I was contacted by multiple libraries. I signed the tracks with the first production music library that reached out—and one of those tracks, 'For All,' has already been placed multiple times in Europe!
I also wrote more tracks for the next company that contacted me, which has since led to three full albums with that library. Most recently, I was notified that my track 'Awakening the Titans' was placed on WWE Friday Night SmackDown!
Writing just two tracks for a TAXI compilation has opened the door to valuable relationships with multiple production music libraries, numerous placements, and ongoing writing opportunities.
So far, my music has aired on networks such as WWE SmackDown, RTL Television, Radio Bremen FS, NDR Fernsehen, Tagesschau 24, BBC News, BBC1 London, MDR Fernsehen, Kabel Eins, RTL 4, and others across Europe, Asia, and South America.
Learning the craft, growing within such a supportive community, and being part of TAXI continues to inspire me. I’m looking forward to attending the next Road Rally—see you there!”
Wow, congratulations, Niko, and we look forward to seeing you at the Road Rally!
Contacted by several companies and signed a deal
Emil Vaker – Helsingborg, Sweden
“This is my first year as a TAXI member, and I’m excited to share that I was contacted by several sync companies about my song 'Home.' I decided to sign a non-exclusive deal with a top-notch music library for 'Home' along with a couple of my other songs.
So far, I haven’t had any placements yet, but I’m really hopeful about the future. Thanks, TAXI, for opening doors and creating these opportunities!”
Congrats, Emil! Please keep us posted when the placements result from that signing.
Signed a 10-track album deal resulting from a TAXI forward five years ago!
Patrick Waara - Haiku, HI USA
“I know sometimes it can take a while to hear back from a forward—if you hear back at all,” says Pat. “But I never thought it could be as long as five years. Interestingly, it was for a genre that isn’t typical for me. I’m generally known as a Punk Rock/Hard Rock guy, but these tracks were Indian-influenced Ambient Meditation cues. Go figure. So if you’re waiting to hear back from a forward… hey, you never know!”
In addition to this deal, Pat continues to work regularly with another library he connected with at the TAXI Road Rally. “The Road Rally is the one music conference I will not miss. It’s like a family reunion—except you actually like everybody there! I think my first Road Rally was back in 2002.”
Congratulations, Pat, and thanks for spreading the word on how patience pays off. See you at the Road Rally!
Signed his first two tracks
Freddie Fabian – Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
“My cyberpunk submission last year was forwarded by TAXI, and a few weeks later I was contacted by a major music library that wanted to sign it! Even better, they asked to hear another cyberpunk track I had just finished writing, and that one was also accepted and signed.
I’ve been a TAXI member for five years, and while I’ve had quite a few submissions forwarded, this was the first time one was signed by a library. I was both surprised and thrilled when the library immediately reached out with positive feedback and a deal. Having two tracks signed so quickly was a huge step forward for me.
TAXI has been invaluable in helping me understand the perspective of music library requests and providing incredibly instructive feedback on all my submissions. I’m looking forward to continuing this new relationship with the library while also pursuing future opportunities through TAXI.
Thank you, TAXI, for giving producers like me such fantastic opportunities!”
Congrats, and you are very welcome. Here’s to many more signings and the placements that will come from them!
Signed 10 Afrobeats and Rap tracks
Domanic Rincones – Kirkland, WA, USA
“Thanks to TAXI, I recently signed 10 Afrobeats tracks to an award-winning music library! It all started when my track 'Good Nights' was forwarded, and just a day later, the library owner contacted me. Not only did they sign that track, but they asked me to deliver a full album—10 tracks in total, not even counting alternate versions!
A couple of weeks later, I also signed my Rap track '2 Eyes' to a non-exclusive licensing company based in Los Angeles, bringing me up to 11 tracks total across libraries.
I love that TAXI gives me direct connections to industry professionals I never would have known otherwise. I also really appreciate the insight I get from TAXI’s screeners—even when a track gets returned, the feedback always helps me improve my music.”
Congratulations on those deals, and please let us know when they start bringing in some placements!
Placements on HGTV, Animal Planet, and a program in France
Garrett Miller – Visalia, CA USA
Here’s a short, but sweet report from Garrett. “No new deals in the past few months, but I did get a few more placements on HGTV and Animal Planet from a previous deal made through TAXI. I also received a placement on a French program from another library (also via TAXI), where I had signed a Spanish guitar album last year.”
Congratulations, Garrett! And thank you for letting us know!!
Licensed his song in a national TV commercial for Marco’s Pizza
Andy Salmonsen – Jamul, CA USA
We’re proud of Andy for this great placement! “Just wanted to let you know I got a placement through a music library that TAXI connected me with!
On March 5 of this year, I was notified that the track made the finals for a major advertising campaign, and it was ultimately chosen for a Marco's Pizza commercial! The ad dropped today and I'm incredibly proud that this piece worked for the ‘America’s Favorite Pizza Chain’ concept. Huge thanks to TAXI! I wouldn’t be here without the honest critiques and feedback that helped me improve my craft by leaps and bounds. You guys are the best!”
Very cool, Andy! Our boss (Michael) loves that track of yours so much he’s played it on TAXI TV and live, in the grand ballroom at the Road Rally.
New Placements on Paramount+ and Peacock
John B. Mears – Hermitage, TN USA
Email from the publisher: “Just wanted to let you and the TAXI community know that 'Everybody Wants to Be Me' was placed in episode 108 of the new Paramount+ series Happy Face, which starts streaming on May 1!”
Email from John Mears: “More great news—'When It All Comes Down' was placed in episode 206 of the hit Peacock series Poker Face, streaming on May 29. Thanks to everyone at the awesome company that placed it, and TAXI [for introducing them to me]!”
These reports never get old, John, and we could not be happier for you. Keep ’em coming!
TV placements in Italy, Germany, and Australia
Robert L. Caviness, Jr. – Elkland, MO USA
News flash from Robert! “I recently signed an exclusive full-album deal through a TAXI listing for Lofi Hip-Hop. TAXI originally connected me with this publisher last year, and I’ve since completed several high-end, quick-turnaround projects for them.
This has been a big year: Several deals I’ve signed in past years have now turned into TV placements on Canale 5 in Italy, Hessischer Rundfunk FS and N TV in Germany, and Great Escapes of WWII on Sky Showcase in the UK.
Last month, I was invited—along with my collaborator and fellow TAXI member Heidi Glynn-Finnegan—to compose an album exclusively for season 6 of Love It or List It – Australia, airing this summer/fall. So, more placements to come!
I could go on and on about the deals and placements—all thanks to TAXI. You all deliver!”
Congratulations, Robert! Thank you for letting us know!!
Placements on 2 Netflix shows through TAXI connection
Brent Isom – Saint Joseph, MO USA
My May BMI statement showed new placements on the Netflix series Zombieverse and The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives—the result of a library I signed with via TAXI in 2023!
My acoustic dramedy cues 'Caught Red Handed' and 'Little Fires' were placed in the above Netflix series. These came through a music library connection made through TAXI.
I've also had a number of recent forwards for my epic trailer music. What I love most about TAXI is how invested they are in their members. They create real opportunities and provide great educational resources too. Thank you, TAXI!”
You are very welcome, Brent, and congratulations! Keep us in the loop as more of these come rolling in.
Signed an Exclusive Deal! “Without TAXI, this never would’ve happened.”
Khorrie Cochran – High Point, NC USA
Here’s what Khorrie told us, “Being signed by this A-List company means joining a respected network in the production music world. They’re well-known for securing placements in major media worldwide.
As a signed composer, I now have access to professional production guidance, global music library distribution, and sync opportunities across TV, film, commercials, and streaming platforms. This is a big step in gaining visibility and credibility.
TAXI helped bring my vision to life with honest feedback, style-fitting opportunities, and consistent updates—even when previous submissions didn’t land. Without TAXI, this never would’ve happened.”
Multiple music libraries signed multiple tracks
Albin Hillborg – Stockholm, SWEDEN
Albin’s on a roll! “An established production music library signed one of my chiptunes and added me to their composer list, which led to five more tracks being signed. They’re now expecting seven more from me!
Over the holidays, I recorded three Scandinavian Christmas tracks. A successful European music library signed all 3 after they were forwarded to them—and now they’re requesting eight more!
After experimenting with Middle Eastern pop sounds, another established library signed two of those tracks as well.
Being a TAXI member is clearly increasing my chances with every submission. Thank you!”
Congratulations, and you’re welcome. It’s what we do, and we love to find out that we’re doing it well!
Got a bunch of wedding and Christmas music signed
Avelia Moisey – Wing, UK
Avelia and her daughter could easily become Christmas royalty! “Hi there—just wanted to share some wonderful news! Earlier this year, I received two forwards for the same TAXI listing and didn’t realize until recently that I should’ve reported the results. Well—I’m happy to say those tracks were accepted, and they wanted more!
My daughter and I co-arranged and performed a cappella versions of 'Away in a Manger' and 'Deck the Halls'. Both were forwarded by TAXI and accepted by a great music library. They then asked for additional carols (some with my daughter, some solo), and even requested trumpet arrangements from me, which are now part of their newly released Simply Wedding album:
The Christmas album is coming soon, and they’ve floated another future project too!
Thank you TAXI! The early feedback on my first few submissions was invaluable. After a few forwards last year, this is my first major success—and it’s given me so much confidence. I now truly enjoy the process and look forward to more opportunities ahead!”
Nine of his ’70s songs got signed
John Agostino – Clarksville, TN USA
“Hi, John Agostino here. I’ve been with TAXI for about a year. I submitted around 12 songs, and although all received excellent critiques, they weren’t the right fit—until now!
On April 1, 2025, right at the end of my first year, I landed a deal. The agency was looking for '70s-style songs, and not only did they like my music—they bought nine of my songs!
I signed a publishing deal with a major record label. Thank you TAXI, you got my motor running again.”
Congrats, John! We love the company you’ve signed with, and they get tons of placements for TAXI’s members. Be patient, they will come for you, as well!
Great placement in the hit TV series Poker Face on Apple+/Peacock
Keith LuBrant - Turnersville, NJ USA
Here’s a great report from long-time member, Keith LuBrant. “I thought I’d share this, since I never would’ve connected with the music library that landed this placement if it weren’t for Michael Laskow’s incredible foresight in starting TAXI so many years ago!
I composed a rock instrumental version of 'Ave Maria' that was placed in the hit TV series Poker Face (Apple TV/Peacock), with the tremendous help of the publishing company I met through TAXI.
The key takeaway from this placement is patience—the opportunity to create this custom piece began back in August of 2024. You never know where your music will take you—or more importantly, how long it will take to get there!
As a TAXI member for nearly two decades, I’d say 99% of my sync deals have come through TAXI. Without TAXI opening those doors, I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today, with music placed in over 1,800 television shows. Attending the Road Rally has also given me the gift of some truly lifelong friendships with fellow composers.”
We never get tired of congratulating you for great placements, Keith. Your work, work ethic, and professionalism are an inspiration to all of your fellow TAXI members!
Placements on The Bachelor and RuPaul’s Drag Race on ABC and Hulu
Elna Myburg - Kingwood, TX USA
We always love hearing from Elna! Here are some of her recent placements. “Ok, there are many placements, so I will pick just a couple. The mentioned tracks were written for libraries I connected with because of prior TAXI forwards. I’ve been a TAXI member for many years and have landed some amazing film and TV placements thanks to the connections I’ve made through TAXI.
Most recently, I had a dark tension track titled 'Echoes of Suspicion' placed in The Bachelor on ABC—a great, lengthy placement, at that!
I also regularly get Urban Dramedy placements in RuPaul’s Drag Race on Hulu.
I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned through TAXI over the years and for all the doors they continue to open for my music.”
Elna, we’re incredibly grateful to have you as a TAXI member. Your work and success speak for themselves, and we really appreciate that you take the time to let us know how TAXI has paid off for you!
Syncs in Ballerina: From the World of John Wick and A Man Called Otto
David Flavin - Corcoran, MN USA
Great news from David! “I’m grateful to TAXI for another film placement—this time in Ballerina: From the World of John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves and Ana De Armas. What’s especially interesting about this placement is that the song, 'Polka Together,' had been sitting in the library for exactly 10 years! It just goes to show—you never know when a track will finally find its moment.
I was fortunate to have this same library land me a placement two years ago in the film A Man Called Otto, starring Tom Hanks, with the song 'Fourth Floor Please.’
I also recently hit a major milestone: my sync placements have now appeared on 5,000 cue sheets in my ASCAP statements—with about 75% of those coming from libraries I connected with through TAXI forwards. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunities TAXI has created, allowing me to do what I love while building lasting, professional relationships with some truly great music libraries.”
David, we don’t know what to congratulate you for first; your 5,000 placements, or your placements in a John Wick flick or the Tom Hanks film. Hmmm, let’s go with all of them. We’re incredibly proud of you, and grateful that you let us know about all of these milestones. Here’s to many, many more, and please keep us in the loop as they roll in and add up!
Global syncs on TBS, MTV, Bravo, TV3, M6, France 5, and Pro7
Marco Iannello - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Marco has sent us another dazzling update! “Here’s an update on some of my latest placements:
Since the beginning of February, several of my tracks have found their way into a variety of international TV shows.
- An Indian tension piece, 'Sands of Thar,' was used in the Norwegian edition of Paradise Hotel on TV3.
- A Middle Eastern-flavored trap track, 'Samira’s Urban Dream,' was placed in the German factual show Galileo on Pro7.
- A couple of Urban Dramedy tracks—'Hot Tub Flow' and 'Lightfooted Walk'—also landed multiple placements. 'Hot Tub Flow' appeared in Foul Play with Andrew Davis on TBS, The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo, and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta on MTV, where 'Lightfooted Walk' was also used.
- In addition, my neo-classical piece 'The Ascent' was used again—this time twice—in Pékin Express on France’s M6.
- Lastly, a Japanese-flavored hip-hop track found a home in Échappées Belles on France 5.
Nearly all of these sync placements stem from deals I’ve signed with music libraries TAXI has connected me with. Having your music forwarded to companies that TAXI has vetted and established relationships with is an invaluable way to connect with reputable publishers and library owners. It’s a huge advantage to have that kind of access and professional endorsement through TAXI.”
Marco, you always impress us with your accomplishments and how humble you are about them! Thank you so much for always letting us know about your new placements, and please keep them coming! We really appreciate you!!
His income has QUADRUPLED! Worth the wait
Chris Moser - Riggisberg, SWITZERLAND
If this story doesn’t give you the mental stamina needed to patiently hang in there for the big pay day, maybe nothing will!
Quoting Chris: “After three years of constant pitching and signing tracks to libraries, I finally received my first royalty statement showing significant placements around the world. It’s been a nerve-wracking wait—full of pep talks to myself, fueled by consistent, kind feedback from people around me. But now, I feel like I’ve reached that next level of the ‘game,’ where you actually start getting paid for all the hard work!
First and foremost, I have to thank TAXI for being the door and launchpad into this world of opportunities. I’m also incredibly grateful to everyone around me for their endless encouragement and support!
I posted a comment on the TAXI Forum back in March when I saw my first PRO statement that was actually worth mentioning after several years of pouring myself into production music.
Now, in the second quarter of this year, my royalties have quadrupled—a sign of exponential growth!
This couldn’t have come at a better time. Even though I’ve been fortunate enough to write consistently for excellent libraries for the past two years (without having to hustle as hard to find new ones), the absence of real PRO income had started to wear on my confidence. I began to wonder if all the late nights and hard work were really worth it.
Like many in this business, I have a full-time job, a family, a house—and a dog (LOL). Despite decades of experience producing and performing music, plus a formal education in music and sound engineering that gave me a great head start, there’s simply no substitute for the grind. You have to understand the business, learn what kind of music works in sync, and keep churning out as much ‘usable’ music as possible.
Then, once your tracks finally make their way through the maze of production companies, networks, and both domestic and foreign PROs—which can take months or even years—you finally start to see the results: money showing up in your bank account! It can feel like mental warfare at times, but I’ve stayed afloat because I genuinely love the process of creating music, no matter how long it takes to get paid for it.
Today, I’m seeing placements from all over the world—from the U.S. (including Married to Medicine on BRAVO) to Europe and Asia. My royalty statements aren’t dozens or hundreds of pages long just yet—but it’s a very encouraging beginning!
And I can’t forget to mention that all of this was made possible because I joined TAXI back in 2021 and built strong relationships with music libraries—thanks to forwards from the screeners and connections I made through the TAXI community and Forum.”
Congratulations for not giving up, Chris! We never had any doubt that this day would come for you, but we know it can feel somewhat hopeless until it actually does. And yes, waiting for the cue sheets and payments to take their circuitous routes between nations, networks, and multiple PROs can be frustrating and disheartening. We’re so happy that this validation and income is ramping up for you. Wait until you see where it is in another four years!!!!
50 tracks signed across four companies in his first year
Hubert Razack - Toronto, ON CANADA
Hubert had a really strong first year! “I just signed my fourth library contract—once again, thanks to TAXI! This deal came from a listing asking for a ‘science documentary track.’
I've been a member for just over a year now, and I have about 50 tracks signed across four libraries—all through TAXI! I couldn’t have hoped for a better first year. (Hint: Go to the Road Rally conference!)
Here’s a summary I recently posted on the TAXI Forum reflecting on my first year:
Hey everyone!
I've been a TAXI member for about a year and a half, but I submitted my first track just over a year ago—so it’s time to reflect on what that first year looked like.
When I joined TAXI, I knew absolutely nothing about the sync industry. I mean nothing—I didn’t even know sync licensing was a thing! Everything I’ve learned about sync has come from TAXI.
Here’s what my first year looked like:
- 83 submissions
- 45 forwards (54%)
- 4 library contracts signed
- 33 tracks signed through those libraries (now 50!)
- 0 placements… so far (that I know of!)
Not bad for a first year! So, for anyone who thinks TAXI doesn’t work… well, what can I say? It does!
A lot of credit goes to the incredible TAXI staff for making this platform available—and especially to the Road Rally conference, where I met future collaborators and signed one of my library contracts. Huge thanks also to the TAXI Forum community, whose advice and support have been a big part of the journey.
Now it’s on to year #2! I took a break from submitting while I focused on writing for the libraries I signed with, but now it's time to get back on the submission trail.”
Wow, that’s a great first year, Hubert, and it won’t be long until you start reporting placements from those signings! Please let us know when you get them, and thanks for telling us about these deals and how important the Road Rally has been for you!
His first signing resulted from taking TAXI’s process more seriously
David Sizemore - Trenton, OH USA
“My song 'The Black Heart' by Farehaven was signed to a music library a while ago after being forwarded by TAXI. While I’m still waiting on its first placement, this was a huge milestone in my journey—especially after years of being on and off with TAXI.
Over the past three years, I began taking the process more seriously, and this deal came from just my third forward. I’m hopeful this song will start seeing the light of day in future TV or film placements. This was my first official deal through TAXI, and it’s motivated me to keep writing, submitting, and building my catalog with confidence.
What I appreciate most about TAXI is the constructive feedback—it’s helped me grow as both a songwriter and a producer. Knowing exactly what the industry is looking for keeps me focused, and the platform offers a real opportunity to improve, connect, and ultimately succeed in sync licensing.”
Congratulations, David. They say, "You never forget your first." We hope there are many more to follow!
Signed 7 tracks with a Hollywood-based music library
Gary Nobile - Santa Clara, CA USA
Here’s a recent email from Gary! “Thank you, Michael and the amazing TAXI staff! I just signed a deal for my instrumental track 'Good Ol' Dogs' with a Hollywood-based music library—thanks to you!
During the process (as I’ve learned from you at the Road Rallies), I made it as easy as possible for the library rep by being respectful of their time and as accurate as possible with all the documentation.
Once everything was signed and finalized, I followed another key piece of advice from the Road Rally: If you're in the position, ask if they need anything else you might be able to help with. I figured they'd ask for something way outside my wheelhouse—but to my surprise, they said they needed more tracks just like the one I had submitted. I sent them six more… and they signed them all!
As Michael always says at the Road Rallies and on TAXI TV, success leaves clues. I'm just glad I didn’t cut class that day and actually took the advice. Thank you so much for all your help, TAXI staff—you’re amazing!”
Atta boy, Gary! Congratulations on following the advice to ask if the company needs anything else, and let us know when you sign more deals and get placements!
He almost quit TAXI, then this happened...
David Gates - Lincoln, Lincolnshire , UNITED KINGDOM
David reports, “I was actually going to quit TAXI this year. However, I decided to take one last spin on the wheel. Even though I had quite a few forwards, nothing came of them—until a couple of days ago!
I got a track forwarded for a recent Chiptune listing, and that track has now been signed by a music library. I’m also currently working on another, completely different track for them.
So, the moral of the story is, as always: tenacity, taking critiques on board, and getting better. It might amount to nothing in the end, but for me at least, I’m incredibly proud. Thank you, TAXI!”
Thank you so much for sharing that story and congratulations, David. We’d like to add one more item to your list; patience! So many TAXI members don’t renew because they gave up too soon, and they’ll never know how close they were to launching a successful run in sync. You did the opposite and look what happened!