To be honest, I think it looks really nice without the slogan..if you want me to preview without the slogan I will be happy to do so. You could do what youtube does, and not have the slogan in the logo, but instead in the title of the webpage. -Hecky PS. TheTom.....Windows Media Player?
Try it without the slogan... Do the color of the logo match the color of the site? Seems to be a different color to me...
Slightly darker? Also before I had a white gradient in the screenshot, which I have now removed And added .com
Second Draft - Revision. I felt that the shine really added the extra kick. Here's what it would look like as you described, with and without the gloss effect. Without Gloss: With Gloss: I think both fit the site very well. Please advise me of anything that I can change. Thanks!
Here's screenshots of how it might look on your site with and without the gloss. Without Gloss: With Gloss:
Here's the third draft, Second revision! I went a little lighter on the shadowing this time. Please let me know what else I can change or if you need it lighter With Gloss: Without Gloss: