I guess it goes back to an earlier statement about expanding or at least reconsidering the definition of "hit".

I have a few songs playing in film and TV and they are mostly chopped-up cues.

Successes? yes... Hits? by no means.

My loose definition of a hit is one that a lot of people like when they hear it, regardless of how it does on the industry charts. If it hits the heart of the listener, that's what really matters.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.