TuneSat Launches Revolutionary NewInternet Monitoring Service along with Administrative Services to Pursue Unlicensedand Unpaid Music Usages
Multi-Media Uses Can be Detected on Millionsof Sites World Wide
NEWYORK, NY (January 24, 2012) – TuneSat, the leading audio monitoringservice aiding music rights holders in recovering royalties and trackingunauthorized use, today launched a revolutionary new Internet monitoringservice that will detect audio on millions of publicly available websitesaround the world. The company also introduced Administrative Services to helpmusic rights holders pursue unlicensed and unpaid uses of their music detectedby TuneSat on the Internet and on broadcast TV. With these two game-changingservices, TuneSat puts the power back into the hands of the rights holders tocontrol the use of their music.
“TuneSat’sInternet monitoring service is history in the making, providing sophisticated,worldwide detection easily available to all music rights holders, even for justone song,” said Scott Schreer, CEO and Founder of TuneSat.“TuneSat’s data tames the Wild Wild West of the Web, pinpointingthe use of music online and providing the information needed to monetize thoseuses, putting dollars back into the pocket of musicians.”
“TuneSat’sdetection data, coupled with the legal resources and expertise of ourAdministration Services, is a one-two punch for music rights holders,”said Chris Woods,Co-Founder and COO of TuneSat. “Monitoring multi-media content on theInternet can reveal more than just music videos – TuneSat clients havediscovered movie trailers, TV synchs, and other media usages that wereunlicensed. Further, we now provide access to the Administrative resourcesneeded to ensure the rights holder is compensated for the use of their work.”
TuneSat’sInternet multi-media monitoring searches publicly available domains,identifying music used in streaming audio, video, podcasts, flash and othermultimedia files. TuneSat monitors the Web around the clock, immediatelyposting the results in TuneSat’s secure online interface. Thesedetections could include files just posted moments before, or put onlineseveral years ago. Every detection includes a link to both the site where themusic is found, and the site where the content is hosted (for example, awebsite may offer a video embedded from elsewhere). TuneSat clients can usetheir information to review their licensing and royalty records. In the eventof a discrepancy, subscribers can pursue the claim themselves, or contactTuneSat’s Administration Services for additional assistance.
Dealingwith copyright infringement can be a complicated and expensive ordeal. TuneSatstreamlines the process for rights holders with the new AdministrationServices. TuneSat examines infringements on a case-by-case basis and works withthe client on an appropriate course of action. Infringement is rampantworldwide, and the TuneSat legal team is highly knowledgeable in copyright lawin all of the countries monitored, assisting clients the world over.
Rightsholders can sign up for TuneSat monitoring services www.tunesat.com. Monthlysubscription rates vary by number of tracks and type of service, starting at aslittle as $10 per month. Once audio files are uploaded for fingerprinting,TuneSat will begin to search for usages and deliver reports to theclient’s online dashboard. TuneSat reports also provide important business intelligence regardingusage rates for a catalog, or specific writers, artists, and tracks, as well asgauging revenue patterns over time.
'One For The Money' Soundtrack to Be Released
January 17, 2012
Soundtrack Album Features Original Score by Deborah Lurie With Songs by Colbie Caillat, Kristina & The Dolls, and Amy Loftus
(January 5 - Los Angeles, CA) - Lakeshore Records will release the One For The Money - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, available digitally on January 24th and in stores on January 31, 2012. The film will be in theaters everywhere on January 27th. Deborah Lurie (Footloose, Dear John) composed the original score. Also featured on the soundtrack are songs by Colbie Caillat, Amy Loftus, Vanessa Bryan & Mista Youngblood, Delilah Bright, and Kristina & The Dolls.
Based on the first book in the worldwide best-selling eighteen-book mystery series and starring Katherine Heigl, One for the Money is a fresh, funny action-comedy directed by Julie Anne Robinson and also starring Jason O'Mara, Daniel Sunjata, John Leguiziamo, Debbie Reynolds and Debra Monk.
About Deborah Lurie Named by the Hollywood Reporter as a top composers to look out for, Deborah Lurie has repeatedly proven herself to be one of the most versatile composers and arrangers in Hollywood. Music has always been a visual experience for Lurie. She was born with perfect pitch as well as a rare condition called synesthesia, which allows her to identify every note by seeing a specific, corresponding color in her mind's eye--and won her a childhood nickname as Palo Alto's "human pitch-pipe."
Lurie began her career by scoring short films like the celebrated George Lucas in Love. In the years following, Lurie worked as an orchestrator on studio films such as The X-Files and X-Men 2. In 2005, she scored the Lasse Hallstrom film An Unfinished Life. In the following years she went on to score acclaimed films such as The Little Traitor, and the Tim Burton-produced animated feature 9. Debbie scored a second Lasse Hallstrom film: Dear John in 2010; which earned her a ASCAP Film and Television Music Award honored in Top Box Office Films. Most recently, Debbie scored the box office hit Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, the Disney release, Prom, and Paramount Picture's Footloose.
About The Film Katherine Heigl brings Stephanie Plum - the popular heroine of Janet Evanovich's worldwide best-selling eighteen-book mystery series - to vibrant life in Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment's One for the Money.
A proud, born-and-bred Jersey girl, Stephanie Plum's got plenty of attitude, even if she's been out of work for the last six months and just lost her car to a debt collector. Desperate for some fast cash, Stephanie turns to her last resort: convincing her slezy cousin to give her a job at his bail bonding company.as a recovery agent. True, she doesn't even own a pair of handcuffs and her weapon of choice is pepper spray, but that doesn't stop Stephanie from taking on Vinny's biggest bail-jumper: former vice cop and murder suspect Joe Morelli -yup the same sexy, irresistible Joe Morelli who seduced and dumped her back in high school.
Nabbing Morelli would be satisfying payback - and a heft payday - but as Stephanie learns the ins and outs of becoming a recovery agent from Ranger, a hunky colleague who's the best in the business, she also realizes the case against Morelli isn't airtight. Add to the mix her meddling family, a potentially homicidal boxer, witnesses who keep dying and the problem of all those flying sparks when she finds Morelli himself.well, suddenly Stephanie's new job isn't nearly as easy as she thought.
01. Brighter Than The Sun - Colbie Caillat 02. Love Gun - Vanessa Bryan & Mista Youngblood 03. I Got You - Kristina & The Dolls 04. Surrender - Amy Loftus 05. Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Delilah Bright 06. Flatnose - Deborah Lurie 07. Following Mooch - Deborah Lurie 08. One More Dead - Deborah Lurie 09. Gym Shooting - Deborah Lurie 10. Morelli Steals the Keys - Deborah Lurie 11. Rex Going Nowhere - Deborah Lurie 12. Bullets and Butt Fat - Deborah Lurie 13. Payback Time - Deborah Lurie 14. Morelli's Apartment/Porch Chat - Deborah Lurie 15. Mr. Earling - Deborah Lurie 16. Snagging The Master Fuse - Deborah Lurie 17. Morty Byers is Back - Deborah Lurie 18. Handcuffed in the Shower - Deborah Lurie 19. Dinner and a Sleepless Night - Deborah Lurie 20. Finding Flatnose - Deborah Lurie 21. Steph Tails the Truck - Deborah Lurie 22. Big Blue - Deborah Lurie 23. Gruesome Discoveries - Deborah Lurie 24. Jimmy Alpha - Deborah Lurie 25. Vinnie Pays - Deborah Lurie 26. To The Dock - Deborah Lurie
Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment present One For The Money in theaters January 27, 2012. One For The Money - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Lakeshore Records will be released digitally on January 24th and in stores on January 31, 2012.
MuseIQ Launches "Recordshop" Licensing Catelog
January 15, 2012
Brooklyn-based music licensing specialists MuseIQ have expanded their MuseIQ Library of production music by adding a new companion module, the “Recordshop”, to the MuseIQ website.
MuseIQ has launched its latest synch licensing collection, "Recordshop."
Recordshop is stocked with pre-cleared original songs for synch licensing by indie bands and artists, and is similar to the MuseIQ Library with its streamlined graphic interface and sophisticated search functionality.
The collection was created to give music supervisors for advertising, TV, film and other content fast access to independent artists and bands.
MuseIQ founders Augustus Skinner and Ronan Coleman recruited former Morrissey co-writer and drummer, Spencer Cobrin, to the position of Head of A&R to expedite the growth of the MuseIQ Recordshop. Artists currently available in the Recordshop collection include Neal Casal, Vyvienne Long and Lux Lisbon.
The MuseIQ Recordshop uses the same Borean Search Engine as the MuseIQ Library, which has a client list including Amazon.com, Disney, IBM, Charriol, and Estée Lauder. Mr. Skinner explains the Borean Matrix as a unified language of terms relating to music, with over 3000 terms comprising the sensory, physical and emotional characteristics of music. Basic terms like “dark, city, and happy,” to detailed nuances such as “forbidding, cosmopolitan, and euphoric” are included. Each library track is encoded with 100-150 descriptors by a team of musical experts, then double-checked for accuracy.
Music Xray Launches New Search Engine
January 13, 2012
Music Xray has launched a new music search engine, powered by the collective filtering power of over 1300 industry professionals currently employed by top music companies.
By using this search engine you can find music from among hundres of thousands of tracks for all your project needs.
No charge. No strings. No catches.
No one has EVER harnessed the collective filtering power of over 1000 music industry professionals - until now.
Soundtrack to The Adventures of TinTin Released
December 9, 2011
SONY MASTERWORKS RELEASES THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN
ORIGINAL SCORE BY JOHN WILLIAMS
Soundtrack Recording Available December 13, 2011
Sony Masterworks announces the release of the soundtrack recordingof The Adventures of Tintin on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. The originalmusic for the film is created by the renowned American composer JohnWilliams. The Adventures ofTintin opens nationwide in theaters on December 21, 2011.
From Oscar® winning director Steven Spielberg and Oscar® winning producerPeter Jackson, two of today’s most visionary storytellers, comesa 3D motion pictureevent: an epic, globe-hopping quest that spans hiddenmysteries, menacing criminals and ancient secrets -- and brings todazzling life the classic escapades that have enthralledgeneration after generation with their one-of-a-kind mix ofaction and humor in The Adventures of Tintin.
Based on the internationally beloved and irrepressiblecharacters created by Hergé, the story followsthe unquenchably curious young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell) andhis fiercely loyal dog Snowy as they discover a model shipcarrying an explosive secret.
Drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Tintin finds himself in the sightlinesof Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine (Daniel Craig), a diabolical villain whobelieves Tintin has stolen a priceless treasure tied to dastardlypirate named Red Rackham. But with the help of his dogSnowy, the salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) and thebumbling detectives Thompson & Thomson (Simon Pegg andNick Frost), Tintin will travel half the world, outwitting andoutrunning his enemies in a breathless chase to find the final restingplace of The Unicorn, a shipwreck that may hold the key to vastfortune . . . and a ancient curse.
Spielberg is joined byhis Oscar®-winning collaborators, editor Michael Kahn, A.C.E.and legendary composer John Williams. One of the most popularand successful American orchestral composers of the modern age, JohnWilliams is the winner of five Academy Awards, 17 Grammys, threeGolden Globes and two Emmys. Best known for his film scoresand ceremonial music, Williams is also a noted composer of concert worksand a renowned conductor.
Williams’ scores forSteven Spielberg’s Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler'sList, as well as the Indiana Jones series, have wonhim multiple awards and produced best-selling recordings, and hisscores for the original Star Wars trilogy transformedthe landscape of Hollywood filmmusic and became icons of American culture.
With his soundtrack for The Adventures ofTintin Williams is returning to the film industry after athree-year break. The score was conducted by the composer himself andrecorded in Los Angeles,with the exception of a song sung by the leading Americansoprano Renée Fleming, which was recorded in New York with a seventy-piece orchestra.
Tracklisting: 1. The Adventures of Tintin 2. Snowy's Theme 3. The Secret of the Scrolls 4. Introducing the Thompsons and Snowy'sChase 5. Marlinspike Hall 6. Escape from the Karaboudjan 7. Sir Francis and the Unicorn 8. Captain Haddock Takes the Oars 9. Red Rackham's Curse and the Treasure 10. Capturing Mr. Silk 11. The Flight to Bagghar 12. The Milanese Nightingale 13. Presenting Bianca Castafiore* *Renée Fleming,soprano** 14. The Pursuit of the Falcon 15. The Captain's Counsel 16. The Clash of the Cranes 17. The Return to Marlinspike Hall and Finale 18. The Adventure Continues
*Includes excerpts from “Rosina’s Cavatina” from The Barber of Sevilleby Gioachino Rossini and “Je Veux Vivre” from Roméo et Juliette byCharles Gounod
Underworld to Direct 2012 Opening Ceremonies
December 7, 2011
Underworld announced as Music Directors for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games
• Team of Senior Creatives for London 2012 Ceremonies complete • Download images from the announcement here
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that British electronic music pioneers Underworld have been appointed Music Directors for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The appointment completes the team of senior creatives that will lead the direction of the London 2012 Ceremonies.
Underworld duo Rick Smith and Karl Hyde will work alongside Oscar winning British filmmaker and producer Danny Boyle, Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremony and will be responsible for all the music in the three-hour ceremony taking place on 27 July next summer.
Underworld and Danny Boyle have enjoyed a long and diverse collaboration since Underworld’s track ‘Born Slippy’ featured in Boyle’s film ‘Trainspotting’. Over the following fifteen years the three developed a close relationship, with Smith and Hyde supplying specially created music for ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, ‘The Beach’ and co-scoring the 2007 sci-fi film ‘Sunshine’. In 2010 they came together again to work on the critically acclaimed National Theatre production of ‘Frankenstein’.
Danny Boyle said: ‘Appointing Underworld to direct the music in the Olympic Opening Ceremony is the final piece of the jigsaw for the team of leading British creatives who will deliver the ceremonies.
‘What’s interesting about working with them is how much broader their taste is than you might imagine. With ‘Frankenstein’ we really saw how far we could take a broader approach than we'd used together on the films.’
Rick Smith said: ‘The ‘Frankenstein’ project at the National Theatre was our opportunity to test ourselves as writers and music directors in a completely new environment - Danny asked us to take responsibility for every aspect of the sound and music and encouraged us to draw on a wide musical palette. It was a challenging piece of work with its roots in classic literature, that turned out to be the most fun I've ever had.’
Karl Hyde said: ‘We want to leave people with a musical memory of the show rather than a purely visual one. It's a great honour to be asked to do this and one we’re taking very seriously – it’s certainly not something we'll get the chance to do again.’
LOCOG has put in place a talented team of leading British creatives to lead the direction of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.
In May 2010 Stephen Daldry, Mark Fisher, Hamish Hamilton, and Catherine Ugwu, were appointed as Executive Producers across all four Ceremonies, and Danny Boyle, was appointed as Artistic Director for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
In February 2011 Take That’s creative director Kim Gavin was appointed Artistic Director for the Closing Ceremonies of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He was joined by multi-award-winning stage and costume designer Es Devlin and Bond film composer and record producer David Arnold as part of the Closing Ceremonies team.
In June 2011 Jenny Sealey MBE and Bradley Hemmings were appointed as Artistic Directors of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
PITBULL'S #1 SINGLE GIVE ME EVERYTHING IN P
December 1, 2011
November 29, 2011, New York, NY - The Royalty Network, one of the top independent publishing companies in the US, has secured a spot for Pitbull's #1 Billboard Hot 100 track, "Give Me Everything," in the promo trailer for the major feature film, New Year's Eve. The song was co-written with Royalty Network writer and Grammy Award winning music producer Afrojack, who is also featured in the song.
"Give Me Everything" is the second single from Pitbull's most recent release, Planet Pit, which reached the #7 on Billboard's Top 200 chart.
Afrojack, currently one of the hottest new producers/writers, is also credited on Beyonce's hit single "Run The World (Girls)" as well as his own charting single "Take Over Control," which was #1 for six weeks on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart.
About Royalty Network
Since its inception in 1994, the accomplishments of The Royalty Network have been extraordinary. From it's humble beginning in a Brooklyn office to its now long maintained Mid-town Manhattan digs. The company client roster has increased dramatically from year to year, boasting a perpetually growing catalog of some of the most prolific songwriters, producers and artists across a multitude of Genres. This includes a hit parade on albums from the likes of Pete Seeger, Beyonce, Daughtry, Shaggy, Flo Rida, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay and Lil Wayne and film and television shows such as "The Hangover," "American Idol,""Gossip Girl," "Dancing With The Stars," "The Hills" and many more.
SONY MASTERWORKS RELEASES SHAME SOUNDTRACK
December 1, 2011
A RICHLY VARIED SOUNDTRACK OF ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS, ROCK, BLUES, JAZZ ANDGLENN GOULD PLAYING BACH
Sony Masterworks announces the release of the original motion picturesoundtrack of Shame, an award-winning psychological drama from acclaimed writerand director Steve McQueen (HUNGER). At the 2011 Venice Film Festival, Shamereceived the Critics Choice award as well as the Best Actor accolade forMichael Fassbender. The soundtrack recording of Shame is available on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
This movie – described as “a cinematic jolt” with “a brilliant, ferociousperformance” by The Hollywood Reporter and “courageous and distinctive” by TimeOut – is the story of Brandon (Michael Fassbender), a handsome and successfulNew Yorker who spends his days and nights navigating the reckless terrain ofsexual obsession, on an inevitable path towards self destruction. Surrounded bya constant assault of beauty, glamour, and desire, he finds himself at acrossroads when his wayward sister Sissy (Carey Mulligan) – comes to crash athis sleek Manhattan apartment. As Brandon struggles to dealwith his life of excess, his constant quest for numbness is an escape from bothhis present and his past. Shame provides a cinematically stunningsnapshot of information-age disillusionment, and the struggle for humanconnection.
In this role, Michael Fassbender, known for playing Archie Hicox in QuentinTarantino’s Inglourious Basterds and Magneto in the superhero film X-Men: FirstClass, is brilliantly supported by Carey Mulligan (Pride and Prejudice;nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for her lead role in AnEducation in 2009) as the younger sister.
Steve McQueen, British artist and filmmaker, was awarded the Turner Prize in1999 for his video based on a Buster Keaton film and the Camera d’Or in 2008 atthe Cannes International Film Festival for his feature film Hunger.
For the original music, McQueen turned to Harry Escott, a young London-basedcomposer best known for the original scores for Hard Candy, A Mighty Heart,Deep Water, and Shifty. Escott’s compositions focus on the potential for musicto function as a storyteller with the ability to convey meaning and emotion.However, this soundtrack includes much more, adding in powerful tracks from avariety of genres: from classical to rock and blues.
One of the most admired piano virtuosos of the 20th century, Glenn Gould, playstwo extracts from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations, a work withwhich he is especially associated, in addition to the Bach’s Prelude No. 10 inE Minor and part of the Prelude & Fugue No. 16 in G Minor.
Moreover, the mood of the film is enhanced by music from celebrated artists ofrecent times: Blondie’s Rapture, for example, a song from the band's albumAutoamerican (1980). Rapture topped the charts in the USA,the first song including rap sequences to do so. One of the outstandingsaxophonists of jazz history, John Coltrane, contributes My Favorite Things, thetitle song of an album dating from 1961 that put Coltrane in the Grammy Hall ofFame. A further track from the world of jazz is Let’s Get Lost by the legendaryjazz singer and trumpeter Chet Baker.
Add to this You Can’t Be Beat by blues great Howlin’ Wolf and the American NewWave hit Genius Of Love by Tom Tom Club and there is something for every tasteon this soundtrack. Not least there is Carey Mulligan’s melting rendition of New York New York, slow and playedfor every last bit of pathos, to sum up the emotions and dangerous hopes thatthis serious and moving film expresses.
TRACK LISTING: 01 Harry Escott - Brandon 02 Glenn Gould – Goldberg Variations ; BWV 988 - Aria 03 Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love 04 Blondie – Rapture 05 Chic – I Want Your Love 06 John Coltrane – My Favorite Things 07 Carey Mulligan – New York New York “Theme” 08 Chet Baker – Let’s Get Lost 09 Glenn Gould – Prelude No. 10 in E Minor, BWV 855 10 Glenn Gould – Goldberg Variations – Var. 15 Canone Alla Quinta 11 Harry Escott - Unravelling 12 Howlin’ Wolf – You Can’t Be Beat 13 Mark Louque – The Problem 14 Glenn Gould – Prelude & Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 885 – Praeludium 15 Harry Escott – End Credits Film
MSC Selection: Carter Burwell Scores "Twilight"
November 29, 2011
Janice Brown of SonicScoop writes a must-read about in-demand composer Carter Burwell (Twilight, Breaking Dawn, True Grit, Fargo). Anyone involved in music-for-picture will learn a great deal from this article. Check it out!
MSC Selection: Melody Robot Launches
November 18, 2011
Melody Robot, a new collective of artists, composers, and producers that operate both behind and in front of the Brooklyn music scene Launches Out of RAD Studio In Brooklyn.
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HOWE RECORDS TO RELEASE HUGO SCORE NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Music By Academy Award® Winner HowardShore Featuring Zaz on the Original Song “Coeur Volant”
(November 15, 2011—New York, NY) Howe Records ispleased to announce the release of the Hugo – Original Score, available instores and digitally on November 22, 2011. Hugo marks the sixth collaboration between director MartinScorsese and composer Howard Shore.Like Scorsese’s film, Shore’s score to Hugo is a love letter both to the Frenchculture in the 1930s and to the groundbreaking early days of cinema.
Hugo tells the story of Hugo Cabret, a boy who lives behind the walls of aParisian train station. Shore’s music is composed for two ensembles – onenested within the other – to create a sense of layering in the musical palette.Inside a full symphony orchestra resides a smaller ensemble, a sort of nimbleFrench dance band that includes the ondes Martenot, musette, cimbalom, tackpiano, gypsy guitar, upright bass, a 1930s trap-kit, and alto saxophone. “Iwanted to match the depth of the sound to the depth of the image,” says Shore.
The Hugo score is based around a family of primary musical themes. “The themesare used for clarity of storytelling and they develop over the course of the film,”says the composer. The score’s central theme is a Parisian waltz that developsinto the song “Coeur Volant.” Howard Shoreinvited renowned French singer Zaz to collaborate with Elizabeth Cotnoir andhim on the song, which captures the lyrical essence of the world of Hugo.
The theme for Hugo’s quest begins the score with clocklike precision in pianooctaves. A figure for strings, celesta, and ondes Martenot rotates downwardthrough minor modes to depict the mysterious automaton that Hugo’s father leftbehind. The Station Inspector is portrayed by a marchecomique featuring bassoon and striding snare drum, while the cinematicinnovations of Georges Méliès – “Papa Georges” to Hugo and Isabelle – receiveShore’s most theatrical flourishes, which recreate the spirited energy of livetheater orchestras and the very first film scores.
Academy Award®-winning composer HowardShore is among today’s mostrespected, honored, and active composers and conductors. His work with PeterJackson on The Lord of the Rings trilogy stands as his most toweringachievement to date, earning him three Oscars® and four Grammy® awards. Since2003 Shore’s music from the beloved trilogy has been constantly performed inconcert halls around the world. Howe Records recently released a live recordingof The Lord of the Rings Symphony: Six Movements for Orchestra and Chorus,which continues to appear on Billboard Magazine’s classical charts.
As one of the original creators of Saturday Night Live, Shore served as theshow’s music director from 1975 to 1980. At the same time, he begancollaborating with David Cronenberg, and has since scored 13 of the director’sfilms, including The Fly, Dead Ringers, Crash, Naked Lunch, Eastern Promises,and 2011’s A Dangerous Method. Shore continues to distinguish himself with awide range of projects, from Martin Scorsese’s The Departed, The Aviator, andGangs of New York, to Ed Wood, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, and Mrs.Doubtfire. He is currently working on his second opera, and is returning toMiddle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Through the years, Academy Award® winner Martin Scorsese has transported us toextraordinary places. This Holiday season he will takeaudiences to a magical time and place as only he can, in his first ever 3Dfilm, based on Brian Selznick’s award winning and imaginative New York Timesbestseller, The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest tounlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all thosearound him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home. The film starsBen Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, RayWinstone, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory, Michael Stuhlbarg, Francesde la Tour, Richard Griffiths, with Jude Law.
Paramount Pictures will present Hugo in theaters on November 23, 2011. The Hugo – Original Scorefrom Howe Records will be available in stores and digitally on November 22, 2011.
pigFACTORY MUSIC SIGNS PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD
November 14, 2011
pigFACTORY MUSIC SIGNS PHIL COLLEN OFDEF LEPPARD
TO WORLDWIDE PUBLISHINGADMINISTRATION DEAL
LosAngeles, CA, Nov. 10, 2011 -- Independent music publishing companypigFACTORY Music, whose roster includes recordings and songs recorded byartists such as Jordin Sparks, Fatboy Slim, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett & TheBlackhearts, has just signed Phil Collen of Def Leppard to a worldwidepublishing administration deal. The announcement was made today by KeatlyHaldeman, CEO, pigFACTORY Music. The new deal allows pigFACTORY to exclusively administer the publishing for all songs that Phil Collen writes with songwriting partner CJ Vanston. Earlier this year, pigFACTORY signed Vanston, a multi-Grammy Award nominated producer, film composer, keyboard player and songwriter. Among many accomplishments, Vanston produced the music for Spinal Tap and serves as the keyboardist in the band. Together Collen and Vanston penned the song “It’s All AboutBelieving” on Def Leppard’s recent release “Mirrorball’and they have an upcoming cut on Risa Hirako's new album on Avex Records. Inaddition, Vanston's song "Telephone" has been released on Japanesesuperstar TVXQ's new album "Tone," which recently sold over 200,000units in its first week of release.
Said Haldeman, “Phil Collen is a world-class superstar musician andsongwriter in every sense of the word. His success with Def Leppard holds himin rarefied air. We are thrilled to be collaborating with him as he and CJcontinue to co-write terrific material covered by a variety of artists aroundthe world.”
** ABOUT PHIL COLLEN:
Influenced by such guitar players as Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix and MickRonson, Phil Collen developed a flashy, aggressive style of guitar playing at ayoung age. He joined Def Leppard in 1982, during the group’s“Pyromania” album recording sessions, playing guitar solos on thehits “Photograph,” “Foolin’,” and “Rock ofAges.” “Pyromania” was Def Leppard’s breakthrough albumand turned the band into rock superstars virtually overnight.“Pyromania” sold in excess of 10 times platinum.
Def Leppard’s next album “Hysteria” was their best seller todate, with seven singles being released including “Pour Some Sugar onMe” and “Love Bites.” The album sold over 12-million copiesin the U.S.alone, placing Def Leppard in the album sales category at the level as TheBeatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Eagles and Van Halen. During 1992, the DefLeppard album “Adrenalize” was the top album in the U.S.for a time. Other ‘90s top sellers from the band were “Slang”and “Vault,” Def Leppard’s greatest hits album, whichachieved quadruple platinum status.
Expanding their reach, Def Leppard later collaborated with two countrysuperstars: Tim McGraw was featured on their “Sparkle Lounge”single “Nine Lives,” and Taylor Swift teamed with them onCMT’s “Crossroads.” Collen also performs as lead vocalist andlead guitarist with the band Manraze. That band’s debut album“Surreal” was released to rave critical reviews. Manraze hasreleased its second album 'Punkfunkrootsrock' earlier this year and contains a Vanston produced track “I,Superbiker.” Collen was the only artist to play twice during2009’s Download Festival, having performed with both Manraze and DefLeppard.
Decon Records Names Mina Louy Director of Music Li
November 14, 2011
Prior to joining Decon to coordinate with music supervisors on synch licensing projects for film, TV, commercials and other visual media, Louy relocated to NYC from Los Angeles to produce original compositions for commercials.
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Rumblefish and APM Music (NY) are Partnering in Consumer Soundtrack Offering. Through the partnership, Rumblefish will be able to offer consumers access to APM Music’s huge broadcast-grade library.
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AUDIO NETWORK LAUNCHESSEARCH FOR AMERICA’S BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC TO ADD TO INTERNATIONAL MUSICLIBRARY
Audio Network’s music hasbeen featured on popular programs like NBC’s The Biggest Loser ,
WE tv’s Bridezillas , TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras , and Animal Planet’s River Monsters
WHO: AndrewSunnucks, co-founder and Creative Director of Audio Network, has crossed thepond from London to New York City in hopes of discovering the bestup-and-coming composers Americahas to offer. Audio Network, an international music library that providesproducers with a catalogue of over 45,000 high-quality tracks pre-cleared formultiple formats, is constantly on the look out for fresh talent to contributeto the 1,000 new tracks the company delivers each month. The companysupplies music to major media clients, including BBC, HBO, MSN, MTV Networks,National Geographic, Ogilvy and YouTube.
WHAT: Audio Network will be accepting music submissions from composers across the United States that cover a full range of musicstyles from classical to hip hop; country to rock ‘n’ roll. Thisopportunity gives aspiring composers of original music to join the ranks ofestablished international composers, orchestras and artists that have added toAudio Network’s extensive library including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,Dame Evelyn Glennie OBE, and the late Sir John Dankworth CBE. For more onAudio Network and a sampling of their music visit www.audionetwork.com .
WHEN: The deadlinefor original music submissions is January 1, 2012.
WHERE: Pleasesubmit material by sending an email with the subject line “Call For Composers”to aandr@audionetwork.com with alink to a streaming site (MySpace, YouTube, Soundcloud or similar) where we canlisten without needing to download files. Because of the risks of virusesand capacity problems, we must also ask you not to send us large emailfiles. There is no limitations in terms of track length or number oftracks submitted, however all composers should submit a track or a selection oftracks that best represents what they do musically. Further details onAudio Network’s composer submissions can be found at http://beta.audionetwork.com/content/uk/help-support/aandr.
Pandora Media Gains A Chief Marketing Officer
October 17, 2011
Simon Fleming-Wood has joined Pandora Media as chief marketing officer, a newly created position at the company. Click on the link below to read the full article by Variety.
Universal Music Group has promoted Ethiopia Habtemariam to head of Urban Music. Click on the link below to read the full article by The Hollywood Reporter.
Evan Lamberg Named President of Universal Music Pu
October 17, 2011
Lamberg, who co-signed Justin Bieber, gets the promotion to president of Universal Music Publishing Group. Click on the link below to read the full article by The Hollywood Reporter.
Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit will star in a new sitcom titled "Douchebag". Click on the link below to read more about the rock star's venture into acting.
TuneSat Launches Online Portal, Enabling Immediate Signup for All Music Rightsholders. Click on the link below to read the SonicScoop.com article by David Weiss.
SILVA SCREEN RECORDS PRESENTS TRANSFORMERS TRILOGY
October 6, 2011
SILVA SCREEN RECORDS PRESENTS MUSIC FROM THE TRANSFORMERS TRILOGY
A stirring collection of Steve Jablonsky's epic themes from one of the most successful recent franchises
Steve Jablonsky's long association with Transformers director Michael Bay began in the 1990s, creating additional music for Armageddon, Pearl Harbor and Bad Boys II, and forming a close link with prolific composer Hans Zimmer. His career spans film, TV and video games and includes the remakes of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Amityville Horror and Friday The 13th.
Performed by the London Music Works.
Tracklisting: 1. Transformers - Autobots 2. Transformers - The All Spark 3. Transformers - Optimus 4. Transformers - Bumblebee 5. Transformers - Arrival To Earth 6. Transformers - Optimus Vs. Megatron 7. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Nest 8. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Infinite White 9. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Tomb Of The Primes 10. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Forest Battle 11. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Matrix Of Leadership 12. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen - Prime/I Rise, You Fall 13. Transformers: Dark Of The Moon: Dark Side Of The Moon 14. Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Sentinel Prime 15. Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - It's Our Fight 16. Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Our Final Hope
* The digital release comes with an exclusive 17th digital only track and a downloadable booklet:
17. Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Prelude (Trailer Music)
------------------------------------------------------------ CD: SILCD1365 US Release Date: October 11, 2011
Digital Album: SILED1365 US Release date: August 16, 2011
Alexandra Patsavas, owner of Chop Shop Music Supervison, is interviewed by Larry LeBlanc from Celebrity Access. Click on the link below to read how Patsavas got her start and eventually started her own business.
PMA members, non-members and guests are invited to attend WHAT'S THE VALUE OF MUSIC?
With the explosion of social media & new media platforms, music is being used more than ever. How are copyrights being valued and compensated in this new world order? Join in a discussion with respected industry experts as we explore the intrinsic and monetary value of music.
With almost 80% of music on TV going unreported, TuneSat can provide the information needed to recover lost royalty payments and unauthorized uses of music copyrights. TuneSat co-founder Chris Woods and VP of Business Development Melissa Goodman will be at the New York PMA event to reveal their newest program geared toward the smaller catalogue. They will also be on hand to explain how the TuneSat service works and demonstrate the online tools it provides for its subscribers to review the use of their music on hundreds of TV channels in the US and Europe along with millions of websites worldwide. TuneSat clients already include some of the world’s leading music companies, artists, managers, music publishers, music libraries, and many others and they are now offering a special discount to members of the PMA.
*PMA members: Can’t wait until October 20? Sign up now to receive a 20% discount! For more info and discount code contact Melissa Goodman at Melissa@tunesat.com
5 Alarm Music has recently started representing the following music libraries: Made Up Music, Heavy Promos, and Gothic Storm Trailers.
Megatrax Production Music brought the experts to the pros at September’s National Association of Broadcasters Radio Show in Chicago by sponsoring an info session featuring Geller Media International’s Valerie Geller, Aircast Custom Music’s Randy Hart, WLS AM & FM’s Jason Dildine and WJFK FM’s Brian Peck. The panel was moderated by Megatrax’s Senior Division Manager for Radio, US & Latin America, Ileana Landon. The session, “Tall Orders for the Short Staffed – Creating Powerful Radio in a Tight Economy,” followed through with its promise by offering “tips, secrets, and …examples of content that is powerful and impactful, keeping audiences tuned in well beyond the music.”
PostHaste Music Library is proud to present the first of 4 unique collections of original film scores by acclaimed composer Alexandre Desplat. The StudioCanal film scores are being made available for licensing for the first time exclusively by PostHaste Music Library.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER
The PMA would like to welcome our newest member, Cezame Music.
KUDOS & CONGRATULATIONS
APM Music licenses include television's Entourage, Covert Affairs, and Futurama, the films
Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist and Straw Dogs, and the Resistance 3 video game.
Recent Killer Tracks television placements include the new FX series Wilfred, Showtime’s Dexter and HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. Recent advertising placements include Dove, American Greetings and Sonic. Interactive placements include Sega’s Conduit 2 and Zynga Games. Killer Tracks also scored the national 9/11 Memorial PSA featuring Robert De Niro.
RipTide Music keeps the trailers rolling with key placements in The Help, Moneyball and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
FirstCom Music is pleased to announce that MasterSource will have a song on the soundtrack album to Woody Allen’s most recent (and highest grossing film ever), Midnight In Paris!
ABC's Expedition Impossible features 615 Music in its premier episode as do these national TV spots: Verizon, World Vision's "Aids In Africa", and USC's NCAA promo.
Non-Stop Music can be heard in the following national TV commercials: Cricket, V8, Capital One, DirecTV, Proactiv, Subway, Major League Baseball, Cox Communications, VW, and ESPN. Non-Stop Music custom music projects include “The Today Show” Election Package, ESPN Soccer Package, ESPN College Football.
pigFACTORY Music, whose roster includes recordings and songs recorded by artists such as Jordin Sparks, Def Leppard, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, has just signed the Keep On Kicking Music catalog to its roster. Most famous for the iconic song "Pass The Dutchie," Keep On Kicking Music is one of the world's foremost roots reggae catalogues. Said Keatly Haldeman, "We are so excited to be working with such legendary songs. Although many high-profile artists have sampled these songs, we feel that we can help expose the catalog to an even wider audience through TV and film synchs."
As co-founding sponsor of the Guild of Music Supervisors, APM Music was recently out & about with the members to celebrate TV, the Emmys and getting recognition for the role of music sups with a golden statue: go
If luxury has a soundtrack; the Hit House wrote it. When the Ritz-Carlton needed a track that would welcome every guest, into every room, in every hotel and resort across the globe, they called The Hit House.
Pacifica Music makes waves with X-Box 360, Say Yes To The Dress, and YouTube.
Studio 51 Music has reached a milestone in surpassing 15,000 needle drops on major network television and worldwide play during 2011. “In 2010 Studio 51 Music expanded, for the first time, outside Harpo Productions by entering into an agreement with Pacifica Music to provide a new collection, “Noise Cloud””, says David Trotter, Executive Producer. “Additionally, we intend to release production music under a new business model, “The Music Barn”, which will provide the high quality production music to exclusive libraries with full metadata-ready spreadsheets in compliance with the metadata standard established by the PMA. This music will be provided cafeteria style and turnkey. Music library clients will be able to log into a showcase website that will allow them to select genre specific music based on their immediate and long term needs. The music provided is strictly exclusive and provides client libraries with copyright guaranteeing that exclusivity.” The new collection will be made available first to PMA member libraries this fall. Studio 51 Music currently has in excess of 130 writers, including Emmy and Grammy winning artists.
MUSICAL CHAIRS
5 Alarm has a new music director on staff, JD Adams, who is available for any music searches at (almost) any time.
Non-Stop Music welcomes Clifford Boddy to their Accounting Department
SESAC has announced the promotion of J.D. Connell to Vice President and Counsel, New Media Licensing. Formerly Director, New Media, Connell will be responsible for negotiating and executing license agreements, with special focus in the area of new media. Connell will also work with SESAC’s senior management in creating and implementing licensing strategies.
BE HEARD
U.S. Chamber of Commerce letter sent to Capitol Hill
Some of your chose to sign the multi-industry letter urging the U.S. Congress to pass the PROTECT IP Act. (This was an opportunity offered by this newsletter in June). The letter was signed by 359 businesses and associations across many industries and including all 50 states and was delivered to our Congressional leaders last week. The final version of the letter is available here and the Chamber’s press release is here. The letter received coverage in The Hill, Politico Morning Tech, and the Washington Post. Thanks to all of you who chose to sign the letter. Your voice is so important!
PROps
As part of ASCAP's ongoing efforts to support the rights of those who conceive and create music, songwriter and ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams met with copyright leaders during a recent visit to Washington, D.C. to emphasize the importance of copyright to protect the livelihoods of songwriters and composers. ( more)
BMI has announced revenues in excess of $931 million for its 2011 fiscal year ended June 30. This historic high in revenues continues an unbroken record of year-over-year increases stretching back more than 20 years. In the recently closed fiscal year, BMI distributed $796 million in royalties to the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. ( more)
Winners have been announced by SESAC for the 2011 NYC Rising Musician Scholarship program. Co-sponsored by SESAC, the competition features up and coming tri-state area artists and their music. A panel of judges narrowed the list from over 800 submissions to a list of 16 finalists, and then the public had their say. ( more)
NOTE THE DATE
October 11 - CCC presents "New Digital Cloud-Based Business Models" - Los Angeles
October 12 - AIMP features "App"ortunity Knocks"- New York
October 13 - AIMP's "Social Media For Publishers & Artists" - Los Angeles
October 20 - PMA features "What's The Value Of Music?" - New York
October 24 & 25 - Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film & TV Conference - Los Angeles
MARY MARY HELPS PILLSBURY
September 13, 2011
INSPIRATIONAL DUO MARY MARY HELPS PILLSBURY LAUNCH FROZEN GRANDS!® BISCUIT SANDWICHES AND EGG SCRAMBLES™
Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Duo Meets Commuters, Fans and Media During Chicago“Doughboy™ Breakfast Boogie” Launch Event Product, Contest Launches Follow Success of Latest Album, SOMETHING BIG
(New York, NY –September XX, 2011) My Block/Columbia Records multi-Grammy Award-winning inspirational recording act Mary Mary announces an exciting new partnership with Pillsbury to launch new Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuit Sandwiches and Pillsbury® Egg Scrambles™. The announcement was held Monday August 29, 2011, at the “Doughboy™ Breakfast Boogie” event in Chicago, where Mary Mary was on hand to help unveil the brand’s new quick and delicious frozen breakfasts made with fresh, quality ingredients like real egg, meat, cheese and vegetables.
Mary Mary, comprised of real-life sisters Erica and Tina Campbell, is the featured artist behind the catchy jingle, “Brand New Morning,” accompanying the new Pillsbury Frozen Breakfast TV spots, which began airing nationwide in September. The advertising campaign will be handled by Burrell Communications, a full-service marketing communications company long acknowledged as a leader in understanding consumer behavior in the African-American and “Yurban” (youth urban) markets.
On Monday morning, August 29, at Chicago’s Union Station, the duo joined the beloved Pillsbury Doughboy for the thrilling kick-off event, during which morning commuters received a complimentary taste of the new Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches and were treated to a special dance performed by 14 Pillsbury Doughboys.
"As busy professionals and even busier moms, we know that sometimes it's a challenge to have a hot and satisfying breakfast in the morning," the duo shared. "Our children come first so although it's challenging, it's not impossible to start the day off right when you have friends like Pillsbury there to help you out."
Mary Mary’s involvement in the Pillsbury new product launch coincides with the duo’s challenge to churches across the nation to Do Something Big for their communities. Details for the national contest will be announced shortly and will be posted on www.ilovemarymary.com/dosomethingbig.
“We are excited to partner with Mary Mary to launch our latest addition to the frozen breakfast aisle,” said John Stockman, Pillsbury Frozen Breakfast Marketing Manager. “These new dishes are a delicious way to start your morning with a protein-filled breakfast made with fresh, quality ingredients that will fuel your spirit and your day.”
LIZA RICHARDSON JOINS BARKING OWL AS MUSIC SUPERVI
September 9, 2011
Los Angeles, CA, September 7, 2011: Los Angeles based Barking Owl adds Music Supervisor Liza Richardson to its roster. A famed DJ on her self-titled weekly Saturday evening show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 89.9 KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, Richardson has become one of the premiere curators of underground tracks in the music industry.
Richardson’s expertise has given her the chance to supervise numerous films and TV shows. Her diverse credits include the critically acclaimed TV show “Friday Night Lights”, as well as “Hawaii Five-O” and “Parenthood”. Films include The Kids Are Alright, Scream 4, Lords of Dogtown, the film with the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack Y Tu Mamá También, and Oscar nominated (Best Animated Feature Film), Surf’s Up. Richardson has also worked on commercials for such top brands Bud Light, Target, Coca Cola, as well as the acclaimed Apple iPod Silhouettes campaign. Richardson was also named one of 2010’s Women of Impact by Variety.
Notes Barking Owl Executive Producer/Creative Director Kelly Bayett, “We are very particular about who comes into the company. We didn’t want to offer music supervision unless we were confident that we were working with the best in the business. We met with a number of supervisors who were really talented but I just kept thinking about Liza. Her work ethic and creative sensibility are unmatched and I knew that she was the perfect fit for us.” Notes Richardson, “It is such a pleasure working with Kelly. She meticulously handles every detail of a project with such ease and expertise, allowing me to focus on all of the creative aspects of the work.”
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Richardson began her career as a DJ at 90.1 FM KERA in Dallas, TX, following her graduation from Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in Theatre and Dance. In 1991, she left Dallas to serve as a DJ for 89.9 FM KCRW in Santa Monica. From her show “Man on the Moon” she met director, Mark Pellington, who hired her as Music Consultant for the PBS documentary, “The United States of Poetry”. From there, she went on to supervise three other Pellington features, Arlington Road, Mothman Prophecies and the forthcoming I Melt With You. Since then she has supervised films like Wicker Park, Push, Failure to Launch and Monte Carlo, and also TV series such as the upcoming NBC’s “Prime Suspect” and the CW’s “The Secret Circle”. She previously worked with Bayett at Stimmüng, where she worked as a Music Supervisor for 8 years. Richardson’s debut project with Barking Owl is an upcoming spot for IBM with Ogilivy NY.
Metal Inspired Cocktails
September 9, 2011
In honor of the Big 4 (Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth) playing Yankee Stadium next week, Jägermeister, a brand known for rocking the music scene, has come up with some metal cocktails. This fun music branding is not the only associations that exist today. Music Supervision extends to all types of brand associations.
Angel of Death - Slayer
1.5oz Old Overholt Rye
1oz Jägermeister
1oz Averna
3 dashes Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters
Brandied Cherries
Build, stir with ice and garnish with a cherry
Reign in Blood-Slayer
2oz Jägermeister
.75oz Beefeater 24
.5oz Raspberry Simple Syrup
.5oz Iced Tea
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add Ice and StirStrain into a Double Old Fashioned GlassLemon Twist for garnish
Bring The Noise-Anthrax
1.5oz Jägermeister
1.5oz Grapefruit Juice
.5oz Don Q anejo rum
.5oz Velvet Falernum
Combine all ingredients with Ice, Shake and strain into a tall glass.
Devil’s Island-Megadeth
1.5oz Don Q Anejo Rum
1oz Jägermeister
.5oz Velvet Falernum
1oz Fresh Oj
1oz Pineapple Juice
2 dashes angostura
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass, swizzle with crushed ice. Add more crushed ice and float with Jägermeister on top. Garnish with a pineapple leaf
Five Magics - Megadeth
1oz Jägermeister
1oz Plymouth Gin
1oz Gekkeikan Plum Sake
.5oz Fresh OJ
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass with ice.Top with Ginger Beer and a piece of crystallized ginger
Anarchy in the UK-Megadeth
1.5oz Jägermeister
1.5oz Plymouth Gin
1oz unsweetened iced tea
1 sugar cube
3 lemon slices
Muddle the lemon and sugar, add the iced tea and spirits and add ice. Stir and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Metal Thrashing Mad-Anthrax
1.5oz Jägermeister
.5oz Appleton Estate Reserve
.5oz Domaine de Canton
.5oz Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz Fresh Orange Juice
.5oz Pineapple Juice
.5oz Raspberry Simple Syrup
Dry Shake and pour over crushed ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a mint leaf and float 2 barspoons of Jägermeister over the top
Armed and Dangerous - Anthrax
1oz Rye
1oz Jägermeister
In an rocks glass, add the spirits, add the ice and top with Cola. Garnish with a lime
Fade to Black - Metallica
In a mixing glass with ice stir the following:
1.5oz of Jägermeister
.5oz of Green Chartreuse
Pour into a shot glass-
Trapped Under Ice-Metallica
1.5oz Plymouth Gin
1oz Jägermeister
Top with Fever Tree TonicLime Wedge
Master of Puppets - Metallica
1oz Rye
1oz Jägermeister
1 tsp Demarara syrup
2 dashes Jerry Thomas Bitters
Lemon Twist
Build, stir with ice, strain into cocktail glass serve with Lemon Twist
NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions
September 1, 2011
Pitch To Top Agency Music Producers At NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions: SonicScoop Reports. Click on the link below to read further!
Music Supervisor Gary Calamar releases the track listing for volume 3 of music from the HBO series True Blood. Click on the link below to view the tracks!
NBC Continues to Expand Distributionof Successful Grassroots Music Series“The Jimmy Lloyd Songwriter Showcase”Due to Popular Demand
New Markets Include LA, San Diego,San Francisco, Dallas, and Miami
“Jimmy Lloyd is ready for prime time.”-ASCAP
“Add to the mix Lloyd’s gift for marketing, a keen business sense, and healthy dose of ambition, and you see why he has a TV show.”-Austin Music Journal
Since its premiere on NBC’s digital channel NY NonStop in January 2010, “The Jimmy Lloyd Songwriter Showcase” has rapidly achieved widespread success. Now available in the 9 biggest US TV markets, the show’s rapid ascendancy clearly demonstrates not only the quality of the programming, production and concept but also the confidence and excitement host and curator Jimmy Lloyd has inspired in NBC. “The Jimmy Lloyd Songwriter Showcase” is featured on NBC’s digital channels in NYC, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Dallas and Miami.
The series is the creation of Lloyd and co-executive producer Ashish Naik and resembles “Inside the Actor’s Studio” for up-and-coming songwriters. The program’s mission is to identify the best undiscovered songwriting talent and bring it directly to a mass audience complete with high quality live performances, artist interviews and an existential monologue about songwriting done by Lloyd himself in each episode. The show, which originally began in NYC was introduced by NBC into 3 additional markets late last year and has recently started airing in 5 additional markets, is curated solely by Lloyd, a NYC-based singer-songwriter who is plugged directly into the local music scene. Guests for the program are selected organically through word of mouth, personal referrals, or via the email submissions he invites viewers to submit at the end of each episode.
Audiences and musical guests alike have been incredibly receptive to Jimmy’s straightforward charisma and charm. Brooklyn-based band and musical guests Hank and Cupcakes even went so far as to write a song about Jimmy after their very first encounter with him, titled “My Name is Jimmy (and I Have a TV Show)”, which gives a good idea of just how much excitement and passion Jimmy brings to the table with every interaction.
“Jimmy Lloyd totally ‘gets’ the truth about music – that it is the one thing which truly unites everyone around the world,” says E! True Hollywood Story producer Michael Lynn. “Thanks to his dedication and passion, promising singer-songwriters are able to receive the attention they deserve without having to compromise their artistic integrity.”
The show has continued to evolve throughout its run, first being filmed at New York’s Gibson Guitar Showroom and recently expanding to include shooting at live venue settings in New York and Los Angeles with both up-and-coming and more established names. Recent guests have included Ari Hest and Jonatha Brooke. In addition to continuing to grow into new markets, there are near term plans to combine the TV series with Jimmy Lloyd Songwriter Showcase-sponsored live concert events which will begin this Fall along with the inclusion of a new Title Sponsor that the producers are currently in discussions with.
Lloyd is also pitching a reality show that is getting some traction about songwriters in NYC called “The Scene…L.E.S. (a trailer for which can be seen online at: thesceneles.com)
To watch “The Jimmy Lloyd Songwriter Showcase”, check your local listings for broadcast times or catch episodes online at: http://jimmylloyd.com (Jimmy Lloyd interviewing Michael Imperioli about songwriting)
Current Air Times by Market:
New York City: Mondays at 4:00 am and 9:30 pm
Washington, D.C.: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
Philadelphia: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
Chicago: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
Los Angeles: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
San Francisco: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
San Diego: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
Dallas/Ft. Worth: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
Miami: Saturdays at 11:00 pm and 11:30 pm
August Music at 92YTRIBECA
August 8, 2011
AUGUST MUSIC AT 92YTRIBECA:
With programs developed by a professional curatorial team in partnership with staff, local artists and arts organizations, new-media companies, fellow presenters, and community and cause-based organizations, 92YTribeca aims to engage a diverse community of young people from around the New York area with smart, relevant programming that encourages participation and conversation.
***JUST ADDED*** Thu, Aug 11, 8 pm, $12Film + Music | NYC-PREMIERE ROLL OUT, COWBOY + Q&A W/DIRECTOR ELIZABETH LAWRENCEJoin us for the NY-premiere of Roll Out, Cowboy, and a special post-screening Q&A with the documentary’s director, Elizabeth Lawrence. Roll Out, Cowboy follows Chris "Sandman" Sand, a rappin' cowboy from Dunn Center, North Dakota (population: 120 and shrinking). He drives a semi, plays the guitar and raps. Sandman looks like Woody Guthrie but sings like LL Cool J. Roll Out, Cowboy follows the 39-year-old country/hip-hop musician as he tours the American West, performing for rural towns who might not have heard live hip-hop before. Sandman's story is the struggle of an artist trying to make a buck. In a tough economy, can your American dream still carry a tune? Part of the Festival Playlist series.Directors: Elizabeth Lawrence. 75 min. 2011. DigiBeta.www.92YTribeca.org/Film
Silva Screen Records Presents the Music of James H
July 28, 2011
A comprehensive 2CD, 27-track collection, celebrating one of the most prolific and accomplished composers working in Hollywood today.
James Horner’s outstanding film music career has seen him work with the greatest directors of the last three decades including James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Oliver Stone.
This double album is an update to Silva Screen’s celebrated 1999 release “Titanic - The Essential James Horner”. An extensive career overview the album opens with the composer’s latest rendition The Karate Kid (2010), and takes us all the way back to the very beginning - Battle Beyond The Stars (1980).
Includes the Oscar winning Titanic theme, the stirring music for Braveheart and the strident “War” from Avatar. Also features the now classic themes from Star Trek II - The Wrath Of Khan, Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind.
Performed by The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. CD: SILCD1351 US REL. DATE: 26th July 2011
Tracklisting: CD1 1. The Karate Kid - I Want To Go Home 2. Avatar - War 3. The Boy In The Striped Pajamas - Boys Playing Airplanes 4. Troy - Remember 5. A Beautiful Mind – A Kaleidoscope Of Mathematics 6. Deep Impact - The Wedding 7. The Mask Of Zorro 8. Titanic - My Heart Will Go On 9. Titanic - Take Her To Sea, Mr. Murdoch 10. Ransom 11. Apollo 13 12. Braveheart - For The Love Of A Princess 13. Braveheart - End Titles 14. Legends Of The Fall
CD2 15. The Man Without A Face – Lookout Point/End Titles 16. We’re Back: A Dinosaur Story – A Special Story 17. Patriot Games - Electronic Battlefield 18. Rocketeer - To The Rescue/End Credits 19. Glory - Charging Fort Wagner 20. Glory - End Credits 21. Willow 22. The Land Before Time 23. Aliens - Prelude/Ripley’s Rescue 24. Cocoon 25. Star Trek III: The Search For Spock – Bird Of Prey Decloaks 26. Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan – End Titles 27. Battle Beyond The Stars
Gary Lucas to Perform Live Score to Horror Film
July 25, 2011
Gary Lucas will perform the US premiere of his new live solo guitar score accompanying Jose Mojica Marins (a/k/a Coffin Joe)'s 1967 Brazilian cult horror classic "This Night I Will Possess Your Corpse" (Esta Noite Encarnerei no teu Cadaver) on Thursday Aug. 11th at 9:30pm at the Walter Reade Theater in Lincoln Center, as part of their LatinBeat Film Festival. Gary's latest release is "The Ordeal of Civility" recorded with his psychedelic supergroup Gods & Monsters. I'm hoping you'd consider advancing this show with a feature, CD review or advance blurb.
This is one of the best, most over the top horror films ever, sadly little known in this country--he loves playing to it--and director/actor Jose Mojica Marins is a stone genius, the missing link between Luis Bunuel and Mario Bava,
which contains background description of the project and film, info about legendary director Jose Mojica Marins (a/k/a Coffin Joe) plus a clip from the film with his solo guitar score music mixed onto the soundtrack, recorded live at the 32nd Havana Film Festival last Dec. where he performed the world premiere of this new score last year.
EVENT: Seminar w/ The Authors in NYC July 21
July 12, 2011
"Music Supervision" co-authors David Hnatiuk and David Weiss will be the featured guests at the seminar "Marketing Your Music: Opportunities in Film, Television and Other Media".
The quick-paced seminar will take place on Thursday, July 21, 6 PM at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in NYC.
Meet the authors of "Music Supervision", get informed, and network! We're looking forward to seeing you. For full details, visit: http://bit.ly/Film_TV_Music
Bon Iver Tops Stereogum's Top Albums of 2011
June 27, 2011
Stereogum.com gives their top 20 of 2011 so far as well as a taste of each albums sound. Click on the link below to read and listen!
Her performances of the songs "Best Thing I Never Had" and "The End of Time" were beamed via satellite to viewers of the awards show, whicih was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Click on the link below to view!
At ASCAP's 26th annual Film & Television Music Awards on Thursday, the parade of composers receiving kudos for music from 2010's top B.O. earners included James Horner ("The Karate Kid"), Hans Zimmer ("Inception," "Megamind"), Randy Newman ("Toy Story 3") and Trent Reznor ("The Social Network").
Follow the link below to read the full article by Variety.com
The concept album turned HBO television show, Year Zero by Nine Inch Nails, has finally found a writer in the form of Fight Club screenwriter Jim Uhls. Read the full story below by NME.com.
(Trumbull, CT - May 12, 2011) - MusicRevolution.com ( www.musicrevolution.com), an innovative online marketplace for production music, today announced the offering of a collection of free royalty-free music to celebrate the one year anniversary since its successful launch.
"Just over one year ago, Mike Bielenberg and I launched MusicRevolution.com. Our vision was to create the kind of website and production music library that was too innovative and too forward-thinking to be created quickly by some big stock media company," stated Chris Cardell, Co-Founder of MusicRevolution LLC. "Thanks to the hundreds of extraordinary musicians who have contributed over 12,000 (and growing) amazing tracks, MusicRevolution.com is a reality", added Cardell.
"Our production music library continues to grow, both in terms of the number of contributing professional musicians and the number of high-quality, royalty-free production music tracks. The quality and depth of our musicians and production music is outstanding," stated Mike Bielenberg, Co-Founder of MusicRevolution LLC. "As a result, media producers, video producers, filmmakers and music buyers are able to access the best and the latest production music at MusicRevolution.com. Every week we earn new customers who tell us this music library is amazing," added Bielenberg.
Most of these tracks were written and produced by Mike Bielenberg for clients such as IBM, Microsoft and the Georgia Department of Tourism, among others. These royalty-free music tracks are free for use in your film, broadcast, web, on hold, physical media, video productions or other commercial applications in accordance with MusicRevolution's Standard License Agreement http://www.musicrevolution.com/license_terms/. They are provided to you as a download in MP3 format (192 kbps). In return for this free stock music license, MusicRevolution kindly requests that you credit us somewhere on your website or elsewhere.
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David Arnold to Receive BMI Kudo
April 19, 2011
The composer will be presented with the credit at the Film and Television Awards. Click on the link below to read Variety.com's article by Ilyse Kaplan.
T-Bone Burnett will produce the Academy Award winning actor's first solo effort. Click on the link below to read the full story by The Hollywood Reporter.
Trudie Styler, daughter of original director, is behind a new version of the reggae-themed classic. Click on the link below to read the NME.com article.
Director of Oasis and Strokes videos, Jake Scott has been picked to begin directing the new Jeff Buckley biopic later this year. Click on the link below for the NME.com story. http://www.nme.com/news/jeff-buckley/56037
Frankenstein Soundtrack Now Available
April 8, 2011
Underworld "Frankenstein" Music from the Play
"This is a postcard, a memento, a short story, a collection of scenes & themes from Frankenstein the play."
Ahead of Frankenstein re-opening at the National Theatre tomorrow (Friday 8th April 2011) the physical album stock has now arrived at Lemonworld.
If you pre-ordered with us then your cd will be with you very shortly.
If you haven't purchased yet you can buy it on CD and Digital download from:
underworldlive.com
Track-listing
1. Overture 2. Incubator 3. Industrial Revolution 4. Dawn of Eden 5. Beggars Attack and Creature Alone 6. De Lacey Cottage Guitar 7. Not A King (Snow) 8. Faery Folk and Nightingale 9. Female Creature Dream 10. Creature Banished and Cottagers Burn 11. Hide & Seek, Body in Boat 12. The Alps 13. Frankenstein House 14. Sea Shanty and Croft 15. Bride Creature.Walk 16. Bride Creature.Death 17. Wedding Song and Bedroom 18. Arctic Wastes 19. Come Scientist Destroy
Press Quotes about Frankenstein and the music
What the Papers said, of the Show:
'A thrill...the most viscerally exciting and stunning show in town.' Daily Telegraph 4* ‘...Lee Miller's astonishing Creature...Cumberbatch is brilliant...Both actors are transcendent' Independent 4* 'This is a memorable production and will doubtless be spoken of for years to come.' Daily Mail 'Monster Hit!' The Times 5*
What the Papers said, of the Music:
'The music, by Underworld, is perfect' The Times 5* 'The music by the electronic duo Underworld is a blast' Daily Telegraph 4* '...appropriately eerie music from Karl Hyde and Rick Smith of Underworld' Evening Standard 5*
NEW MARKETING AND SYNC LICENSING CALLED SPLOTHER
April 6, 2011
MUSIC INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES PARTNER TO LAUNCH NEW MARKETING AND SYNC LICENSING ONLINE PLATFORM CALLED SPLOTHER
Splother will be the online destination for music supervisors and brand managers who need access to the absolute best in independent music for branding and sync licensing opportunities quickly and conveniently.
Nashville, TN - April 6, 2011 - Publishing executives Dave Durocher and Steve Toland, along with branding and marketing executive Jason Collins, announce today a partnership in founding Splother, a speed to market concept that allows full access to musicians and artists by "click to pay" sync licensing and product marketing. Splother's content, carefully selected by top music and product industry executives, provides a gateway to a varied roster of artists providing their music and images for film, television, advertising, video games and virtually any other media or brand identity that incorporates sound. Splother's mission is to create the perfect match for bands and brands. Splother's uniquely simple "click to pay" licensing gives independent artists exclusive opportunities to monetize their songs and magnify their brand to music supervisors, brand managers, advertisers, and other professional marketing and promotional efforts. In a time when music licensors need to meet their needs in a quick and cost efficient manner, Splother provides the perfect platform. "We are taking an old, time consuming transaction and reducing it to it's simplest and most time effective form. Our formula is unique to anything that is out there at the moment and could potentially revolutionize the way this type of business is done." - Dave Durocher, Co-Founder of Splother
Unique to Splother is the cutting-edge interface of Splother's Showcase and brilliantly designed Artist Pages, which allow music supervisors and brand managers to discover exceptional music that can be licensed in a matter of seconds with Splother's peerless "click to pay" system. Splother launches April 15, 2011 at splother.com
SUCKER PUNCH: #1 ON ITUNES
March 29, 2011
Sweet Dreams (Just Might Be) (Made of This): The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from "Sucker Punch"
By David H. Ferguson
Los Angeles, California - To underscore director Zack Snyder's visually arresting film "Sucker Punch," an equally distinctive soundtrack had to be created-it isn't every day that a movie self-described as "Alice in Wonderland with machine guns" comes along, so every effort was taken to fashion a soundtrack that was as intense, sexy, edgy and highly imaginative as the film.
More than two years in the making, the WaterTower Music soundtrack is the brainchild of Snyder, his producing partner Deborah Snyder, four-time Grammy-nominated composer and music director Marius de Vries ("Moulin Rouge!") and composer/arranger/producer Tyler Bates (four-time collaborator with Snyder). The resulting soundtrack features of-the-moment, artfully reworked versions of classic songs, along with an original mash-up of two air-fist-pumping arena anthems.
Looking at a list of the soundtrack's vocal artists, amidst the legendary (Queen), the Icelandic royalty (Björk, Emiliana Torrini), the regrouped (Skunk Anansie) and the musically gifted (Alison Mosshart, Carla Azar, Yoav) is one never-before-seen on a CD of recorded music: Emily Browning, who plays the lead of Babydoll, the young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality, in "Sucker Punch."
How she got in such esteemed company is a story worth hearing. Browning relates, "Music was always going to be a big element in the film. When I originally auditioned, [producer/director] Zack [Snyder] asked me to put myself on tape singing, which I'd never done before-singing, I mean. But I really wanted to work with Zack and I really loved the script, so I did it. He liked it-I've no idea why!-and decided that I was capable."
The initial meeting between Browning and Zack and Deborah Snyder was to consider her for the role of Rocket (later filled by Jena Malone), not Babydoll. But afterward, Zack swore that there was something about Browning's face that made her a perfect choice for the central character in the piece, whom they had always envisioned performing a single track within the film. Their request for her demo produced a cover of the Roberta Flack standard "Killing Me Softly," with Browning's vocals accompanied solely by a friend on a lute. "It was so cool," exclaims the director.
Once cast, the actress' work with the soundtrack team began: "When I got the part, we talked about the Smiths always being my favorite band, and Zack said, 'Oh, I know Morrissey.' I thought that was the coolest thing I ever heard and, of course, I bugged him to tell me everything about him. Later, he mentioned that he had gotten the rights to a Smiths' song, 'Asleep,' for the soundtrack, and asked me if I wanted to sing it. I was terrified, of course, because there was so much pressure there, but I couldn't say no. The fact that Zack trusted that I'd be able to do it was flattering, and an honor. So I recorded the song with Marius de Vries, and it worked out. Then Zack asked me to sing another song [Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"], and then another [The Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?"]-it all happened pretty organically."
Deborah Snyder adds, "It was almost a case where every time Marius went into the recording studio with Emily, he came back with more ideas of how to further use her on the soundtrack."
De Vries had joined Zack in January 2009, when the "long process of drafting and redrafting, testing and, sometimes, abandoning song choices" began, with "a lot of debate and a lot of experimentation." At the beginning of the process, the soundtrack team started with a consideration of the film's period ("a loosely defined, sort of timeless 1960s," explains de Vries). "Our initial trolling through pop music led us to that period-Jefferson Airplane's 'White Rabbit' had always been conceived as being in the film. So we sort of started there, and then expanded our search...considerably," recounts de Vries.
But why opt for covers, as most of the tracks in "Sucker Punch" are?
De Vries offers, "The vast majority of songs on the soundtrack are covers-we felt that it would be pretty much impossible to take any of the original productions and just needle-drop them into these scenes and have them tell our story in as sophisticated and precise a way as we needed them to. Almost every song has been specifically re-recorded and retooled to accomplish this." (In addition to "White Rabbit" and the songs Browning sings are Iggy Pop's "Search And Destroy," the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" and Roxy Music's "Love Is The Drug.")
Later joining de Vries was composer Tyler Bates, who had previously collaborated with Zack Snyder four times. Bates remembers that de Vries had begun working with Snyder as they were finishing up on "Watchmen," and that he himself had come aboard about a year later as "a bit of a mash up" with Marius, "mostly to handle the scoring elements and help transition in and out of songs seamlessly. But what ended up happening was, over time, the songs and the score just began bleeding into one another so much so that we both ended up working together on just about everything."
Initially, Snyder had a vision of the songs playing in "real time" within the film, but once they were handed to de Vries and Bates, the song/score lines blurred, with "a specially created version of a song playing in the consciousness of a character going into scoring-or scoring that then goes into the song playing in the consciousness of the character."
Bates also reasons, "In discussing covers, if you look at the history of Zack's movies, his casting has always been really interesting actors that are not larger than the material. Being able to tailor these songs to where they fit comfortably and naturally into the film...well, 'Watchmen' was an iconic novel to begin with, with regard to characters and imagery, so Jimi Hendrix is okay in that movie. 'Sucker Punch' is Zack's original story, and I think he didn't want the songs to overpower the movie as much as lift it and support it. This also gave us the opportunity to tailor specifically to the style Zack was looking for, to match what he was showing on the screen."
Weaving Browning into the sonic tapestry of the film, per Bates, "particularly at the beginning of the film, really helps get the audience into the story, with her singing of 'Sweet Dreams.'"
As with "Sweet Dreams," the songs function not only as soundscape, but also as signposts, bringing the moviegoer into the multi-levels of fantasy at play; without pedantic commentary on the exact place/time/action on the screen, they are musical touchstones which enhance the kick-ass action and fantasy being served up fast and hot.
"Adventurous and experimental" is how de Vries feels director Snyder went about picking the tunes for his film. Unintentionally demonstrating this, Snyder offers, "I had 'White Rabbit' when I was writing, because I had one segment in World War I, and I thought, 'Woo-hoo, psychedelic freak-out, why wouldn't you?' We also had Björk and 'Army Of Me' early on."
Producer Deborah Snyder recounts, "We had a CD with a bunch of songs that we gave to each of the girls and the department heads before we started shooting. We had first picked the songs and had Marius and Tyler do arrangements before we even shot-Marius is so great at taking songs, twisting them, mashing them up. So we had that going in, using them as a basis to edit the action sequences. Once we got the editing squared, then we could go a little further with the arrangements. When those were locked, then we had meetings to discuss the vocals for each song."
Says de Vries, "I feel one of the strongest decisions we made, architecturally, was the female voice telling the story through song in each of the four big action sequences and, in some of those, having that female voice in place of the memorable original performance, which was male." These voices had to be special enough, distinctive enough, to "come out from under the shadow of those iconic performances." (The one-of-a-kind vocals of Björk remain intact in "Army of Me"-"that performance was so empowering and indelible, we felt it worked beautifully.")
And while Browning doesn't consider herself in that league, she did have the confidence to add "singing" to the list of formidable tasks asked of her by Zack Snyder, even if that confidence was founded on a story possibly too good to be true. Browning explains, "Zack told me that Morrissey had heard my cover of 'Asleep,' and that he was 'happy with it.' And I hope that's true, because that would be the biggest compliment of all time...but maybe Zack just wanted to make me feel a little less nervous about my singing."
So, it turns out that Browning may have learned an invaluable lesson (one that her onscreen character knows all too well): never underestimate the power of believing in a dream...
"Sucker Punch" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack:
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" - Emily Browning; "Army Of Me (Sucker Punch Remix)" - Björk featuring Skunk Anansie; "White Rabbit" - Emiliana Torrini; "I Want It All"/"We Will Rock You" Mash-Up - Queen with Armageddon Aka Geddy; "Search And Destroy" - Skunk Anansie; "Tomorrow Never Knows" - Alison Mosshart and Carla Azar; "Where Is My Mind?" - Yoav featuring Emily Browning; "Asleep" - Emily Browning; "Love Is The Drug" - Carla Gugino and Oscar Isaac.
David H. Ferguson is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles, California.
"Working Composer" Event in NYC on 4/7
March 28, 2011
The SCL in NY, Alto NYC & SonicScoop Present “Music Technology for the Working Composer,” Featuring Peter Nashel, 4/7"
Hosted by Good Penny and Sugarbox Studios, Music Technology for The Working Composer will provide a great opportunity to find out about the latest sample libraries and game-changing music software, learn tips and tricks that can improve your workflow, and hear about the real world, practical experiences of a busy TV/film composer.
In a combo presentation and discussion moderated by composer and SCL in NY Steering Committee member Joel Douek, Nashel will take the audience inside his process, highlighting choice technologies and describing his workflow and approach on recent projects.Shane Koss, Alto Music NYC’s resident technologist and system designer/integrator, will be on hand to discuss the very latest in technology for composers.
The group will cover such topics as MIDI over LAN, Vienna Ensemble Pro and other hosts, working with multiple bridged CPU’s, scripting and sample library advances, plug-ins and physical modeling, advances input devices, non-music workflow approaches and technologies for communication, presentation and interaction, and more.
There will also be a brief update on the status of digital royalty negotiations and plenty opportunity to mix and mingle, meet other composers and talk tech.
If you are not already an SCL member, join now at www.theSCL.com and attend for free. Otherwise admission will be $35 for non-members and $20 for students (with college ID).If you’re a composer, or budding composer, this event is not-to-be missed!
RSVP (by email only) to rsvp@theSCL.com. Include RSVP-NY along with first and last name. Seating is limited so be sure to RSVP sooooon!
Full Coordinates: Music Technology for The Working Composer Thursday, April 7; 7:30pm Good Penny and Sugarbox Studios156 West 25th Street, 11th Floor
Hope to see you there!
LAKESHORE RECORDS TO RELEASE SUPER SOUNDTRACK
March 23, 2011
LAKESHORE RECORDS TO RELEASE SUPER SOUNDTRACK
Soundtrack Features Original Music By Tyler Bates With Songs By Cheap Trick, Moneybrother, The Nomads and Eric Carmen
(March 4, 2011- Los Angeles, CA) – Lakeshore Records will release the Super -- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available digitally on March 29th and in stores on April 5, 2011. Tyler Bates (Watchmen, The Devil’s Rejects) composed the original music. Artists including Cheap Trick, Moneybrother, The Nomads, Eric Carmen, The Ark and Aceyalone contribute songs to the soundtrack.
Ambient electronic textures. Intoxicating vocal melodies, driving hypnotic rhythms -- these are just some of the phrases to describe the musical innovations of Tyler Bates. Whether as one of the most sought-after composers scoring hit films Watchmen, 300, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween 2, scoring Showtime's hit comedy Californication, or writing music for videogames such as Army of Two: The 40th Day, Activision’s Transformers and the 300 and Watchmen games, Bates is creating some of the most distinctive music today. His latest projects include Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch, Emilio Estevez’s The Way, and Genndy Tartakovsky’s animated series for Cartoon Network Sym-Bionic Titan.
In the outlandish dark comedy Super, James Gunn has created what is perhaps the definitive take on self-reflexive superheroes. When sad-sack loser Frank (Rainn Wilson) sees his ex-addict wife (Liv Tyler) willingly snatched by a seductive drug dealer (Kevin Bacon), he finds himself bereft and wholly unable to cope. But soon he decides to fight back under the guise of a DIY superhero called Crimson Bolt. With a hand-made suit, a wrench, and a crazed sidekick named Boltie (Ellen Page), the Crimson Bolt beats his way through the mean streets of crime in hopes of saving his wife. The rules were written a long time ago: You are not supposed to molest children, cut lines or key cars; if you do, prepare to face the wrath of the Crimson Bolt!
“The music is based on simple ideas that grow emotionally deeper as the story unfolds,” said Bates. “The ‘Crimson Bolt’ theme is not exactly ‘Spiderman’. It’s a bit low rent but in musical terms it tells the story of Frank becoming the Crimson Bolt.”
“In the context of Super,” Bates continued, “[Gunn] asked me to explore conflicting emotions simultaneously. There are many tragic moments in the film that are funny as hell. And while the score sometimes brings a bit of levity to the table, it is largely steeped in realistic emotions.”
Track listing
01. Calling All Destroyers - Tsar
02. Two Perfect Moments - Tyler Bates
03. It Hurts Too Much - Eric Carmen
04. I Do - Lo-def Dollz
05. The Prayer - Tyler Bates
06. If You Want My Love - Cheap Trick
07. God Knows My Name '11 - Moneybrother
08. Finger Of God - Tyler Bates
09. Holy Avenger's Advice - Tyler Bates
10. Nobody Knows You Anymore - Terra Naomi
11. What It Was - Aceyalone
12. The Second Prayer - Tyler Bates
13. Born Under a Bad Sign - Moneybrother
14. Let Your Body Decide - The Ark
15. Libby Goes Down - Tyler Bates
16. Aftermath And Resolution - Tyler Bates
17. Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White - The Nomads
IFC Films presents Super in theaters on April 1, 2011. Super – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Lakeshore Records will be released digitally on March 29th and in stores on April 5, 2011.
BlinkerActive Launches Music Synchronization Divis
March 15, 2011
BlinkerActive Launches Music Synchronization Division; Introduces NoiseClerk, a Licensing Platform for App Developers
Unique Focus on Developing Licensed Market for Music Apps
March 15, 2011 (San Francisco, CA)- Today, BlinkerActive, IRIS's branded entertainment and music marketing agency, announced the launch of two new music licensing services: The first, NoiseClerk, is an online platform powered by SyncTank, specifically developed for mobile and web application developers, offering them advanced search functionality and immediate licenses for 10,000+ pre-cleared tracks. The second is the new BlinkerActive Music Synchronization services division, offering more traditional negotiated synch placements in film, TV, theatrical trailers, video games, and advertisements.
"Synch licensing is an increasingly important source of revenue for the music industry," says BlinkerActive Chief Marketing Officer, Bryn Boughton. "While traditional placements in film, TV and commercials still comprise the bulk of the revenue pie, people are experiencing their music through applications at a rapidly growing rate. Since most app developers are unfamiliar with the music space, it leads to sub-par and sometimes illegal uses of music. We feel strongly that educating developers and making the licensing process simple and straightforward will foster the early stage growth of this community while greatly benefiting music rights holders."
"IRIS' branded entertainment and music marketing agency BlinkerActive has been operating since 2007 and has connected brands such as Chandon Winery, Electrolux, Stella Artois and Scion A/V with the right music for their marketing campaigns," added Boughton. "We already have the relationships in place, and we're ready to offer these services more broadly."
NoiseClerk is online at http://noiseclerk.com. Over ten thousand pre-cleared songs and instrumentals from artists such as Digital Underground, Johannes Linstead, The Maldives, Six Finger Satellite and Monolake and sound effects from premium FX catalogs such as AudioMicro and Novelty Sounds are available for licensing by app developers through the site, with full-length songs available for $100 per placement, and sound effects priced at $10 for the same terms. Revenue is split 50/50 between BlinkerActive and the content partners. To accommodate developers' need for building across platforms, each purchase licenses the audio for a unique application across web and all mobile platforms (iPhone, Android, Windows, etc).
The BlinkerActive Music Synchronization division represents artists and labels exclusively for music licensing to film, TV, games, and commercial uses. The company proactively pitches to licensing decision makers including music supervisors, music editors, producers, and ad agencies. Music content companies interested in representation by BlinkerActive may contact Glenn Goldman, glenn@blinkeractive.com or visit www.BlinkerActive.com
ASCAP New York Sessions
March 12, 2011
ASCAP New York Sessions March 31, 2011 Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y, in Manhattan Music Placement Panelists Announced!
We are excited to announce the first panelists for our The Path To Placements: Music in Film, TV and Advertising panel at ASCAP New York Sessions on March 31 at the Kauffman Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y. Set to appear on the panel are some of the top names in music placement today:
Jim Black - Founder/President Clearsongs, Music Supervisor (Film: Black Swan, The Wrestler, The Wackness; TV: Treme, Entourage, How To Make It In America)
Stewart Winter - Composer, Co-Founder/CEO VideoHelper (composer: Nightline theme/ABC; CSI, Modern Family, Walking Dead Promos; Inception, Transformers trailers; VideoHelper placements include: CSI/CBS, Chuck/NBC, No Country For Old Men trailer)
Jared Gutstadt, Composer, Co-Founder/CEO JinglePunks (composer: Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Real Housewives of Atlanta; JinglePunks placements: Entourage/HBO, 90210/CW, Jackass 3D/film)
In addition, the panel will be moderated by Alex Steyermark, Director (One Last Thing, Prey For Rock & Roll, Losers Take All;) and Music Supervisor (Malcolm X, The Ice Storm, Hedwig and the Angry Inch).
A Day Designed to Boost Your Music Career
An incredible list of music's biggest names is set to speak, including Grammy-winning songwriting/production duo Stargate - Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen & Sandy Vee ("Firework," "Only Girl (In the World)"), Kerry "Krucial" Brothers ("Unthinkable (I'm Coming)", "No One"), David Lang (Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Co-Founder - Bang on a Can), Jeff Price (Founder - TuneCore), Maria Schneider (Cerulian Skies, Concert in the Garden), Gregg Wattenberg ("Hey Soul Sister," "It's Not Over"), Jared Gutstadt (Founder - Jingle Punks), Ariel Hyatt (Founder – Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR), Adam Taylor (Play the Piano Drunk) and Chris Vinson (Founder, CEO – Bandzoogle).
Check the ASCAP New York Sessions website for a full list of panelists and their bios.
Panels at ASCAP New York Sessions will include:
The Sound of Success: Creative Careers in Music - a super panel of ASCAP songwriters, composers and producers
Master Session with Grammy Award-winning songwriters-producers Stargate & Sandy Vee - an in-depth breakdown of their biggest hits
Make the Internet Work for You (Presented by Bandzoogle) - a road map of online tools for music creators
The Path To Placements: Music in Film, TV and Advertising - this panel will outline the best strategies for getting your music heard and placed.
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS COMPOSE SCORE FOR THRILLER "
March 7, 2011
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS COMPOSE SCORE FOR ADVENTURE THRILLER HANNA
SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED VIA ITUNES EXCLUSIVELY ON MARCH 15th
"CONTAINER PARK" NOW AVAILABLE TO STREAM ONLINE
HANNA OPENS IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE APRIL 8th
Critically acclaimed electronic duo The Chemical Brothers have teamed up with film director Joe Wright to score Wright's boldly original adventure thriller Hanna, which stars Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett. The soundtrack will be released exclusively through iTunes on March 15th, in advance of the film's April 8th nationwide theatrical release through Focus Features.
From the haunting "Hanna's Theme," written for the 16-year-old title character, to the carnival-esque track "The Devil Is In the Details" and the tension-filled "Container Park," The Chemical Brothers deliver 20 tracks that mirror the ever-changing moods and environments that Hanna (played by Ronan) experiences in her dangerous journey as she is pursued across Europe. Of the original score, Moviefone raves "Trust us when we say they deliver something really special with this one, topping (in our opinion) the much-buzzed-about Daft Punk TRON: Legacy score... as well as Trent Reznor's [Oscar-winning] score for The Social Network. Oh yes, we just went there."
The soundtrack will be available on Back Lot Music, Universal Studios' in-house soundtrack record label. Formed in 2008, Back Lot releases select scores from the studio's motion pictures.
The Chemical Brothers are currently in Australia and will make their way to the U.S. for the Ultra Music Festival taking place at the end of March. They will also be one of the headliners for the opening night of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 15th. The Hanna soundtrack is their first release since Further, which was released in 2010.
1) Hanna's theme 2) escape 700 3) chalice 1 4) the devil is in the details 5) map sounds / chalice 2 6) the forest 7) quayside synthesis 8) the sandman 9) Marissa flashback 10) bahnhof rumble 11) the devil is in the beats 12) car chase (arp worship) 13) interrogation / lonesome subway / Grimm's house 14) Hanna vs Marissa 15) sun collapse 16) special ops 17) escape wavefold 18) isolated howl 19) container park 20) Hanna's theme (vocal version)
MTV and Sony ATV's Extreme Music Launching Hype Pr
March 2, 2011
MTV, a division of Viacom Inc. and EXTREMEMUSIC, the production music arm of Sony/ATV, today announced the launch of HYPE PRODUCTION MUSIC: a newly created, first-of-its-kind hybrid music production and licensing partnership fueled by the very best new and emerging independent talent.
Trent Reznor Wins Oscar For 'The Social Network' S
February 28, 2011
On last night's Academy Awards, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took home the award for Best Original Score. Click on the link below to read more on the Nine Inch Nails frontman's win.
Underworld Contributes to Danny Boyle's Frankenste
February 14, 2011
Scribbles – Frankenstein
Underworld are contributing the score and all audio effects to Danny Boyle’s production of Frankenstein which hit the stage at London’s National Theatre for previews from Saturday February 5th. The play, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, Naomie Harris, Karl Johnson and George Harris, is one of the most anticipated events in theatreland since… well, I’m guessing here but I am pretty certain Gielgud would have been heavily involved. We caught Karl blinking in the sunlight on a rare fifteen minute break and asked him to tell us a bit about their involvement in the play. Break a leg, sir.
“Danny - as often happens - reappeared in our lives late last year and cryptically said he had something he wanted to talk about. Shortly afterwards, a script appeared while we were on tour and we were asked what we thought. After the initial amazement at being offered a three-month engagement at the National Theatre, we said we’d be thrilled to get involved. Working with Danny has always been utterly stimulating and challenging in all the right ways, and having worked with him for over fifteen years now, we always have thoughts and ideas about how to approach his projects. Nick Dear’s script is brilliant, totally inspiring and arriving as it did right there in the middle of a long tour offered a welcome change of headspace. Thoughts appeared pretty quickly. And although it was outside of our comfort zone, it appealed to our sensibilities. Why the hell not?"
“At this point (a week into public previews), we’ve created music, soundscapes and atmospheres that feature in about 70% of a two-hour play. There are also alternate versions of each piece prepared in case scenes get extended…I think if you laid all the Underworld contributions end to end, it would represent hours of new material.
“Every time Danny asks us to get involved in a project, we say yes 'cos we know it’s going to be a journey that will take us to strange new places, one that will push us harder and make us dig deeper than anything we might think to do on our own. He is the kind of director who can bring things out of us that even we didn’t know were there. Being around (writer) Nick Dear and seeing how his work evolves has been a real eye-opener too. Every day, it’s like going back to school being taught new lessons, new skills. We’re just really excited about people seeing the play and experiencing what the whole team have made together. And, ultimately, that’s what been the best thing about it – being a part of this talented and driven team, helping translate Nick & Danny’s vision from that initial script into what’s hit the stage.
As part of National Theatre live, the play will be broadcast live to cinemas across the UK on March 17th (Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature) and March 24th (Jonny Lee Miller as Creature). http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive
This or the Apocalypse Appearing on ‘The Orphan Ki
February 10, 2011
Lancaster, PA’s THIS OR THE APOCALYSPE is pleased to announce their inclusion on the soundtrack for the new indie horror film THE ORPHAN KILLER. The song ‘Charmer’, cut from the band’s 2010 release Haunt What’s Left, appears as track six on the soundtrack. The soundtrack is available for purchase exclusively through THE ORPHAN KILLER Facebook page, along with DVD and Blu-Ray versions of the film to be released on February 14th. Other bands appearing on the soundtrack include ASKING ALEXANDRIA, MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD, BORN OF OSIRIS and many more of today’s most exciting new heavy music artists.
THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE and the RockBand network have made the band’s track ‘Lamindae’ available for purchase today! The track is available for purchase through the RockBand network at this link. In addition, the band and GOOD FIGHT MUSIC want to see all their fans playing ‘Lamnidae’ on their Xbox360, and are offering some contest prizes to the winners! THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE is encouraging players to post video footage of them playing the track directly onto the band’s Facebook page. On Monday, February 21st, the band themselves will select their two favorite players. The winners will be notified through Facebook and receive a THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE/GOOD FIGHT MUSIC merch pack.
The band will be performing select dates across the Eastern portion of the U.S. this winter and spring. See below for all confirmed tour dates.
THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE’s GOOD FIGHT MUSIC debut, Haunt What’s Left, was released on June 22nd, 2010, and is produced by Josh Wilbur and LAMB OF GOD’s Chris Adler. The album has garnered multiple charting positions on the Billboard Heatseekers chart since the day of release.
THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE TOUR DATES: 2/19 Springfield, VT @ 802 Music 2/20 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 2/21 Clinton, NJ @ Aquifer Music Venue w/ Shai Hulud 3/4 State Line, PA @ Crossroads Church 3/5 Wheeling, WV @ Yesterday’s 3/25 Gettysburg, PA @ Bombshelter 3/26 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club (Atticus Metal Tour) 3/27 Clifton Park NY @ Northern Lights (Atticus Metal Tour) 4/16 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
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MusicBox Announces Distribution of Russ Landau Cat
January 24, 2011
MUSICBOX ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION DEAL OF EPIC CATALOG
FROM COMPOSER RUSS LANDAU;
LANDAU IS NOTED FOR SCORING MUSIC FOR HIT REALITY TV SERIES
INCLUDING “SURVIVOR,” “FEAR FACTOR” AND OTHERS
Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 2011 – MusicBox, an original music production and music licensing company which provides over 18,000 songs and tracks from its original music catalogs, has announced a distribution deal for the EPIC catalog from composer Russ Landau. Landau is a prominent composer known for his work on such hit reality TV series as “Survivor,” “Fear Factor” and “Pirate Master,” among others.
A music catalog designed to aurally illustrate action, competition and drama, Landau’s EPIC library of 1500+ tracks crosses all genres and is now available to all media through exclusive distribution with MusicBox. Among the titles of the EPIC CD collection are “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “Winner’s Reward,” “The Good Life,” “Cliffhangers,” ”The Hero Emerges,” “Judgment Day,” “Tense Testimony,” “Waiting for Fate” and “Eliminated.” All of the music from the EPIC collection can be heard at www.musicboxmx.com
Said Joel Goodman, MusicBox founder, “The ‘EPIC’ collection features all the music we are used to hearing on Russ’ award-winning -- and culturally groundbreaking -- competition and reality television shows, including ‘Survivor’ and ‘Fear Factor.’ The energy and excitement of the music from EPIC adds the perfect finish to any production, while the beauty of these selections make them accessible to convey all moods and emotions.”
ABOUT RUSS LANDAU:
Russ Landau, composer of the ubiquitous theme from the hit CBS TV series “Survivor,” had his first weekly episodic series and Emmy Award nomination for his theme to the mid-90’s series “SeaQuest DSV.” He’s continued his success with a steady run of additional compositional hits, including the themes to “Fear Factor,” “Average Joe,” “Dog Eat Dog,” and many other popular reality television series. He is the recipient of six ASCAP Primetime Television Awards, an Emmy Award, and several additional Emmy Award nominations.
ECM Library Releases New CDs
January 20, 2011
ECM Library Releases New CDs and announces coming soon CDs from their diverse catalog.
Editors Choice Music Library releases 2 exciting instrumental CDs
ECM113 - Jazz Clubs-Uptempo Jazz Hip Hop-Electronica Lounge Jazz Fusion
ECM114 - Jazz Clubs-Slow to Mid Tempo Jazz Hip Hop-Electronica Lounge Jazz Fusion
Currently slated for future release are the following CDs: ECM085-Cartoon Tunes ECM099-Feel Good ECM106-Power Pop (Vocals) ECM107-Rock (Vocals) ECM108-Alternative Rock (Vocals) ECM109-Pop R n B (Vocals)
David Lynch Announces Winners for Genero.TV Contes
January 4, 2011
DT: JANUARY 3, 2011 FR: DAVID LYNCH RE: GENERO.TV VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS
Ladies and Gentleman, Happy New Year 2011 to you all. I hope for each of you it will be a really good year. It is January 3rd now and I am supposed to pick the winning video for the songs "Good Day Today" and "I Know." This is very difficult for me--I feel that everyone who participated put in a lot of work and creativity. Each of you who did participate deserves a big round of applause and I send many thanks to you. It is so difficult to pick only one winner for each song that I find I have to pick three. One I will call a "winner" and two will be given the title "runner-up." The "winner" videos will each get the prize money of £2000 and additionally each "runner-up" will receive prize money of £500.
BERKLEEMUSIC.COM DEBUTS NEW COURSE “Music Supervision” Online Course from Award Winning Composer and Musician Brad Hatfield launches on January 10th, 2011
Boston, MA, December 15, 2010 — Berkleemusic.com, the online school of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, is debuting the new course “Music Supervision” for their upcoming winter term, beginning January 10th, 2011. Students will learn the tools used by production teams, and discover the creative approaches, negotiation techniques, and licensing practices essential for artists who are interested in generating income from film or TV placements or students who want a career in music licensing.
“Music supervision stands at the center of the two most powerful groups in the music industry: the creators of the music and the productions that rely on music to help tell and sell their story to the public,” says course author and instructor Brad Hatfield. “This course explores the ins and outs of music supervision, so that you will be able to function effectively on either side of a licensing transaction.”
The course begins with an overview of the many aspects of a music supervisor's job and then delves into the history, theory, and application of combining music and media. It provides an overview of the tools used by production teams, in addition to creative approaches, negotiation techniques, and licensing practices— essential information for artists who are interested in generating income from film or TV placements or students who want a career in music licensing.
The course also contains exclusive interviews with music supervisors, sound and music editors, publishers, producers, engineers, and other music industry executives, including music supervisor Alex Patsavas, who has worked on over 60 films and television series (e.g., Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, and The O.C.), and vice president of music for 20th Century Fox Television, Ward Hake (Glee, Modern Family, 24, The Simpsons,Family Guy). Exercises, discussions, and assignments will be "real world," using materials from feature films, TV, ads, radio, and video games.
By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze and satisfy the criteria for an effective music placement, discover resources for licensing music, or get their career started as a music supervisor.
NEW ALE INSPIRED BY LOST IN THE TREES Beer Will Début At Group’s Upcoming Durham Performance On Dec 03
Acclaimed musical collective Lost In The Trees will be honored with their very own beer, as Fullsteam Brewery in Durham North Carolina has just announced Lost In The Trees Farmhouse Ale. The group‘s singer and songwriter Ari Picker helped choose the flavors and offered up creative input into this one of a kind ale being made from local harvested figs.
“In the late summer and early fall, dozens of friends and supporters of the brewery harvested figs from local trees. Some gathered figs from their own backyard. Others asked a neighbor for permission to pick their tree,” explains Sean Lilly Wilson, Fullsteam’s Chief Executive Optimist. “A few brought organic figs they sell at the farmers market. All brought them to Fullsteam for inclusion in this collaborative offering. The result is "Lost in the Trees," a farmhouse ale brewed with North Carolina figs. It's modest in alcohol (around 6%) with a nice balance between malt, hops, and the late-summer sweetness that can only come from sun-ripened figs. True, it's not fig season -- we're at the cusp of winter. But as the last of the fig leaves have finally fallen to the ground, it's a perfect time to partake in the great harvest, knowing that next summer is right around the bend.”
"Buying local provisions including beer is very important to our household,” contribues Ari Picker of Lost in the Tress. “So when I heard a local brewery was integrating these local ingredients into their brew, I was very excited! Home brewing is one of my hobbies, and it has been an honor to be involved with Fullsteam in helping with this project."
Lost In The Trees Farmhouse Ale will make it’s grand debut at the upcoming Lost in the Tree's performance in Durham at The Motorco Music Hall, Friday, December 3. After that the beer will be available for purchase from the Fullsteam Brewery.
Lost In The Trees, Dec 03 Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. Durham, NC 919.901.0875
ANGIE RUIZ JOINS RAZOR & TIE AS DIRECTOR OF FILM AND TV LICENSING
Independent record label and music publisher Razor & Tie is pleased to announce the hiring of Angie Ruiz as Director of Film and TV Licensing. Ruiz is joining Razor & Tie after her most recent position as Creative Manager of Special Markets at Peermusic Film & TV Licensing. In her new role, she will be responsible for placing songs by Razor & Tie artists and songwriters in television and film as well as movie trailers and video games.
Ruiz will be based in Los Angeles and report to Brooke Primont, Razor & Tie’s Vice President of Music Placement and Licensing. “We are thrilled to add Angie Ruiz to the Razor & Tie licensing department,” said Primont. “Her pitching skills and contacts in the music supervisor community will make her an invaluable asset to our department and our clients.”
Ruiz has five years of experience in synch licensing, including an extensive awareness and knowledge of the video game industry. Some of her recent placements include spots with video game clients such as Activision, EA Sports, Rockstar Games, and Konami, as well as various mobile games and applications. Ruiz has also successfully secured placements in hit television shows including Entourage and Days Of Our Lives.
ECM Library Releases New CDs
November 18, 2010
ECM Library Releases New CDs and announces coming soon CDs from our diverse catalog :
Editors Choice Music Library releases 2 exciting instrumental CDs
ECM093 - Dark and Dirty Electronica Hip Hop Industrial Rock
ECM098 - Rock Action Rock Action Movie
Currently slated for future release are the following CDs: ECM085-Cartoon Tunes ECM099-Feel Good ECM106-Power Pop (Vocals) ECM107-Rock (Vocals) ECM108-Alternative Rock (Vocals) ECM109-Pop R n B (Vocals)
Apple Finally Getting Rights to Beatles?
November 15, 2010
Good news for all you Beatles fans out there! Apple Inc. is preparing to announce the end of a deal that will result in access to the Beatles catalog. Click the link below to read Ethan Smith's article from WSJ.com detailing the exciting news.
LAKESHORE RECORDS TO RELEASE WELCOME TO THE RILEYS SOUNDTRACK
Original Music by Marc Streitenfeld The Soundtrack Also Features Songs By Ying Yang Twins, Kitty Davis and Lewis, Odetta, Shiny Toy Guns, Joe Simon, and The Kills
(October 21, 2010- Los Angeles, CA) – Lakeshore Records will release the Welcome to the Rileys -- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available digitally and in stores on November 2, 2010. Marc Streitenfeld (American Gangster, Robin Hood) composed the original music. The soundtrack also features songs by Ying Yang Twins, Kitty Davis and Lewis, Odetta, Shiny Toy Guns, Joe Simon, and The Kills.
German-born composer Marc Streitenfeld is known for his work on numerous high profile Hollywood feature films. Streitenfeld has composed the music for four consecutive Ridley Scott films, which include most recently Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, the BAFTA nominated score for American Gangster, the thriller Body of Lies and the romantic comedy A Good Year. In 2008, Streitenfeld won the prestigious World Soundtrack Award’s “Discovery of the Year” at the Ghent International Film Festival.
For Welcome to the Rileys, Streitenfeld created a beautiful intimate score. This banjo-driven score ranges from a light and playful feel to a dark and intense, spooky tone. Streitenfeld played most of the instruments himself on the score. "Jake Scott has a very sophisticated knowledge of music. It was a rewarding experience to work on the film,” says Streitenfeld.
Welcome to the Rileys is a powerful drama about finding hope in the most unusual of places. Once a happily married and loving couple, Doug and Lois Riley (James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo) have grown apart since losing their teenage daughter eight years prior. Leaving his agoraphobic wife behind to go on a business trip to New Orleans, Doug meets a 17-year-old runaway (Kristen Stewart) and the two form a platonic bond. For Lois and Doug, what initially appears to be the final straw that will derail their relationship, turns out to be the inspiration they need to renew their marriage.
Looking to get away, Doug goes on a business trip to New Orleans. He meets Mallory (Kristen Stewart), a teenage runaway. The opportunity to care and protect Mallory supplants the void Doug's marriage has left in his heart, and brings new meaning to his life. Doug decides to sell his business and stay in New Orleans to give Mallory the attention and help she can't bring herself to ask for. Lois overcomes her phobia and ventures to New Orleans to reclaim her marriage. What initially seems to be the final straw that will derail their marriage turns out to be the inspiration for Lois and Doug to renew their love for each other.
Tracklisting
01. Welcome To The Rileys – Marc Streitenfeld 02. Rebirth – Marc Streitenfeld 03. I Am Here – Marc Streitenfeld 04. Walking In New Orleans – Marc Streitenfeld 05. Alive – Marc Streitenfeld 06. Trouble Sleeping – Marc Streitenfeld 07. Private Parts – Marc Streitenfeld 08. Headstone – Marc Streitenfeld 09. Time – Marc Streitenfeld
10. On The Road – Marc Streitenfeld 11. Nobody's Little Girl – Marc Streitenfeld 12. End Title - Walking Reprise – Marc Streitenfeld 13. Going Up The Country - Kitty Daisy And Lewis 14. Go Down, Sunshine - Odetta 15. Teenager’s Prayer - Joe Simon 16. Le Disko - Shiny Toy Guns 17. U.R.A. Fever - The Kills 18. Jigglin - Ying Yang Twins
Samuel Goldwyn Films and Destination Films present Welcome To The Rileys in select theaters on October 29, 2010. Welcome to the Rileys – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Lakeshore Records will be released digitally and in stores on November 2, 2010.
'Rain' Beatles Tribute to Debute on Broadway
October 21, 2010
ACCLAIMED BEATLES CONCERT TO DEBUT ON BROADWAY THIS FALL AT NEIL SIMON THEATRE (250 West 52nd St, NY, NY)
PREVIEWS BEGIN: OCTOBER 19 OFFICIAL OPENING RUN: OCTOBER 26 LIMITED ENGAGEMENT RUN SET FOR 12 WEEKS NATIONAL TREK ON TAP FOR 2011
The acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES will make its Broadway debut this fall with a limited 12-week run of performances at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). A special preview performance will begin Tuesday, October 19. The official opening will commence Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 PM and run through Sunday, January 9, 2011. RAIN is set for a national trek in 2011. RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES marks the first time The Beatles’ music has been licensed on Broadway. While for the past 45 years the music of The Beatles has touched millions of people around the world, the Fab Four were experienced live in concert by very few. The group’s final concert tour of 1966 was long before the release of the legendary Sgt. Pepper, The White Album and Abbey Road albums. RAIN brings The Beatles’ incredible songs to a whole new audience of music lovers.
In a show the Los Angeles Times calls “A two-hour homage to pop music’s most brilliant gem!” and the Denver Post hailed as “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” RAIN encompasses the full range of The Beatles’ discography live onstage. From the group’s early days on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 through Sgt. Pepper and onto Abbey Road, RAIN highlights the unforgettable songs in the iconic group’s career, some of which have never been performed in a live concert setting. RAIN features “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Days Night,” “Yesterday,” “Twist and Shout,” “With A Little Help From My Friends” and many more; see the full set list below.
Check out the partial set list for RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is as follows: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” “Hard Day’s Night” “Yesterday” “Twist and Shout” “With A Little Help From My Friends” “Eleanor Rigby” “Strawberry Fields” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” “Hey Jude” “When I’m 64” “I Am The Walrus” “Revolution” “Come Together”
Throughout RAIN, the music is first and foremost. All of the music is performed live before the audience, and the concert--fused with historical footage and hilarious television commercials--is the ultimate multi-media time capsule. For more than two decades, RAIN has separated itself from the pack of tribute performances by focusing on the details, always being faithful to The Beatles with the ultimate goal of delivering a perfect note-for-note performance. RAIN tackles The Beatles music and legend with the same respect a classical musician approaches Mozart and his works. www.raintribute.com
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is presented on Broadway by Annerin Productions, Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions and Nederlander Presentations, Inc.
La-La Land Records Announces Release of Mirrors 2
October 21, 2010
LA-LA LAND RECORDS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF MIRRORS 2 SOUNDTRACK
The Sequel to 2008’s Mirrors Features Original Music By Frederik Wiedmann
(October 18, 2010- Los Angeles, CA) – La-La Land Records proudly announces the release of the Mirrors 2 -Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on October 29, 2010. Composer Frederik Wiedmann (The Hills Run Red, Return to House On Haunted Hill) wrote the original music.
Frederik Wiedmann began his film music studies in Boston at Berklee College of Music where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film Scoring (Suma Cum Laude) in 2004. That same year he earned the BMI Film Scoring Award 2004. He began working for composer John Frizzell (Office Space, Alien Resurrection) as orchestrator, score mixer, arranger, programmer and eventually as co-producer and co-composer. Credited on the Defiance, Ohio soundtrack as “the guy who keeps it together,” Wiedmann has continues to work with Frizzell on upcoming films like Legion and Whiteout while making a name for himself composing for films like Return to House on Haunted Hill and Cyrus. Two previous soundtracks recordings by Wiedmann have been released commercially, Return to House On Haunted Hill and The Hills Run Red.
Inside the mirrors...the dead live on...waiting for vengeance. When a young woman is brutally murdered in front of a mirror that is a portal to the world of the undead, her spirit goes on a murderous rampage. One by one, she stalks the men and women responsible for her horrific death, exacting bloody revenge by dismembering and eviscerating the guilty. They can’t run... They can’t hide... They can’t look in the mirror!
Directed by Victor Garcia, Mirrors 2 is he sequel to 2008’s Mirrors, the film stars Nick Stahl, William Katt, and Emmanuelle Vaugier. When Max (Stahl), who is recovering from a traumatic accident, takes a job as a nighttime security guard, he begins to see visions of a young mysterious woman in the store's mirror.
"When Victor Garcia and I met to talk about Mirrors 2, we quickly figured out that we will need a very thematic score,” described Wiedmann. “So I started immediately drafting themes for our characters.”
“What you hear in the score is what we felt was the most successful approach to support the beautiful images that Victor captured, as well as the drama, tension and horror,” said Wiedmann. He utilized a mid-size orchestra with two vocalists, to create the music. “The vocals within the score represent the missing girl, and her calling from beyond.”
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment presents Mirrors 2, available on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 19, 2010. The Mirrors 2 – Original Soundtrack on La-La Land Records will be available in stores and at www.lalalandrecords.com on October 19, 2010.
BuySoundtrax To Release Halloween Horror Hits
October 14, 2010
TRICKS AND TREATS ARE ON THE MENU THIS HALLOWEEN
BuySoundtrax To Release HALLOWEEN HORROR HITS Featuring Scary Music From Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, Poltergeist, Creepshow, True Blood, and The Shining
(October 21, 2010- Los Angeles, CA) – Bone-chilling tunes are on the menu with a new compilation from BuySoundtrax Records: Halloween Horror Hits. The compilation features some of the scariest music ever written for film and television by composers including Jerry Goldsmith, Danny Elfman, John Carpenter, and John Beal. Halloween Horror Hits is available digitally now and the CD will be available via http://www.buysoundtrax.com/ on October 19, 2010.
Scare the bejeezus out of your friends this Halloween with this new compilation, featuring cuts from The Thing, Christine, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and of course Halloween. The album features tracks produced for BSX by such Hollywood Veterans as Dennis McCarthy, John Beal, Dominik Hauser, Joohyun Park, Charles Fernandez and Chuck Cirino. It also features two new versions of songs from the cult classic films Return of the Living Dead and The Rocky Horror Picture Show sequel Shock Treatment by Actress Victoria De Mare (who is featured on the cover of the recording).
Track Listing
1. HALLOWEEN John Carpenter 2. THE FOG John Carpenter 3. CHRISTINE Car Obsession/Attack/Plymouth John Carpenter 4. THE THING Ennio Morricone 5. Stephen King’s GRAVEYARD SHIFT Trailer Music John Beal 6. CREEPSHOW John Harrison 7. DAWN OF THE DEAD The Gonk Herbert Chappell 8. POLTERGEIST Carol Anne’s Theme Jerry Goldsmith 9. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Charles Bernstein 10. HBO’s TALES FROM THE CRYPT Danny Elfman 11. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Overture Danny Elfman 12. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS This is Halloween Danny Elfman 13. PSYCHO II Jerry Goldsmith 14. THE NEW OUTER LIMITS John Van Tongeran 15. TRUE BLOOD Bad Things Jace Everett - Sung by Brian Hacksaw Williams 16. TRUE BLOOD Love Theme Nathan Barr 17. FRIGHT NIGHT Come To Me Brad Fiedel 18. Suite from TRANSYLVANIA TWIST Chuck Cirino 19. SHOCK TREATMENT Looking For Trade Richard O’Brien - Sung by Victoria De Mare 20. THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD Tonight Jon St. James/Stacey Swain, Sung by Victoria De Mare 21. THE ADDAMS FAMILY Vic Mizzy 22. THE MUNSTERS Jack Marshall 23. The GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN The Haunted Organ Vic Mizzy 24. WARLOCK The Sentence Jerry Goldsmith 25. THE SHINING Wendy Carlos
Yessian Music Expands Globally
October 12, 2010
Yessian Music Expands Globally With Recent Projects & New Offices in Europe
NEW YORK, NY (October 12, 2010) -- U.S.-based Yessian Music launches their new office in Hamburg, Germany with Executive Producer Ingmar Rehberg. The office was conceived out of progressive response and favorable perception of Yessian Music in Germany and around the globe. The studio is vastly expanding through successful advertising mediums as well as diversifying across projects including amusement parks, iTunes apps, social media networks and web films. Also, Yessian’s approach for collaborating with original artists on unique and well-known brands has created extensive opportunities within a globally competitive market.
As a seasoned performer with over 500 live concerts to his name, Ingmar Rehberg brings to Yessian 10 years as a music producer for Germany’s advertising industry. The positioning of Rehberg as Executive Producer in the Hamburg, Germany office was a necessity in meeting client demands. Prior to opening the studio, Yessian created and licensed tracks for global projects not only in Europe, but also China, Australia, South America, Africa, Japan and Russia. The studio has been working with German agency Grabarz & Partner on widely successful campaigns for Volkswagen and Ikea, BBDO/Moscow for Pepsi, and a 4D theater experience at the Happy Valley amusement park in Shenzhen and Shanghai China. Currently, Yessian is creating music for an entertainment venue that will be heard from one of the world’s fastest growing metropolises, Abu Dhabi.
Other recent projects Yessian has worked on include “Triangle”, one of four interactive stories created for the iPad app. “Touching Stories” allows users to participate, navigate, unlock and reveal experiences directly with the characters. Yessian has also been collaborating with popular talented artists to create original music. One example is GMC “Tilt”, a uniquely animated, whimsy commercial spot featuring “Dream a Better Way” a novel tune written and sung by Tim Hanuaer. Publicis/New York recently approached Yessian to write original rap lyrics and music for Bounty paper towels. The result was a viral video that’s generated over 1 Million viewers and a second video starring Rev Run of Run DMC with music and lyrics created for both projects by Yessian resident DJ Central Rush, aka Mark Chu. Yessian’s success across social media networks can also be marked by astounding requests to reveal a track specifically created for the Blackberry Torch. The track caused quite the internet stir, with viewer comments demanding a full-length song and even one user that created a tutorial on YouTube so that other aspiring musicians could learn the piano melody.
Yessian’s global expansion, as well as the studio’s commitment to its clients, continues to be at the company’s core. Last month they partnered with Sorted Noise, a music writing and producing team lead by Thad Beaty, touring guitarist of the Grammy Award winning band Sugarland. Based out of Nashville, the Sorted Noise Artist Alliance offers the studio an additional select group of artists that create original music for TV, film and advertising.
With offices in New York, Detroit, Los Angeles and now Europe, Yessian is a true global collective of producers, composers, music supervisors, research creatives and recording artists. With six full-service recording studios and Dragon Licks music licensing, research division of indie bands and well-known artists, the studio offers a complete source for music, sound design and soundscapes. This powerful combination has allowed the studio to enlist some of the world's best known brands in film, television, advertising, gaming and theme parks as clients
TNT Teams Up With Lenny Kravitz
October 11, 2010
TNT Partners with Lenny Kravitz for Season-long NBA Campaign; Network to Tip-Off Coverage with Kravitz’s New Song “Come On Get It” Four-time Grammy Winner to be featured throughout TNT’s NBA Coverage for the 2010-11 Season TNT announced today that it is teaming up with Lenny Kravitz for a season-long partnership that will feature multiple songs from the four-time GRAMMY® winner throughout its NBA regular season, All-Star and playoffs coverage. The first collaboration between the two will feature Kravitz in a basketball-themed original video performing a new single “Come on Get it,” which will also appear on his upcoming new album, set for release in 2011. The song will also be used for spots that will run across the Turner-owned and managed networks including TNT, tbs, truTV, CNN, HLN, CNN Airport Network and NBA TV beginning on October 13. It will also be used as a secondary theme throughout the network’s coverage, serving as the primary musical bed to enhance the network’s broadcast elements. A long-form version of the song will appear in late October on NBA.com at http://nba.com/tntovertime, as well as on http://www.facebook.com/NBAONTNT and Lennykravitz.com. “Everybody knows that it is going to be a really hot season and I am really proud to be associated with the NBA and TNT,” said Lenny Kravitz. “Lenny Kravitz is one of the most original musicians of our generation and someone we were excited to develop a full-season partnership with for our upcoming NBA coverage on TNT,” said Craig Barry, SVP of Creative and Content for Turner Sports. “His thought provoking lyrics and high-energy performances will provide a perfect backdrop for the fast-paced rhythm of the NBA.” TNT takes the court on Oct. 26th with the NBA’s opening night featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the new-look Miami Heat taking on Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics (7:30 pm ET). The second game of TNT’s exclusive doubleheader features the return of perennial NBA All-Star Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets as they visit the 2010 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant and the two-time defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. Including the NBA’s opening night, TNT will air 52 regular season games, with 44 as part of its Thursday night doubleheaders, as well as the 2011 NBA All-Star Game (LA) and the Eastern Conference Finals. Turner Sports’ previous musical pairings for its programming include an eclectic mix of artists such as Kid Rock (MLB Postseason), Bon Jovi (MLB Postseason), Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake (NBA Playoffs), Usher (NBA All-Star), Jay-Z (NBA), Pharrell (NBA All-Star), Britney Spears (NBA All-Star), Kevin Rudolf (NBA All-Star), Fort Minor (NBA Playoffs), The Rolling Stones (NASCAR), AC/DC (NASCAR) Buckcherry (NASCAR), Hinder (NASCAR), and many others. Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class to ascertain a 20-year musical career that revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk. He is widely regarded as one of rock’s most respected singer-songwriters. Kravitz is also a multi-talented instrumentalist, producer and arranger, which has resonated throughout eight studio albums, culminating into a timeless catalog. He has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a new record for the most wins in the “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” category. Kravitz’s appeal has also been recognized by his peers; his collaborative efforts are as varied as his own influences. Madonna, Slash, Aerosmith, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D., Mick Jagger, P. Diddy and Alicia Keys are just some of the legends who have sought to work with him. His new studio album is scheduled for release in 2011. For more information, please visit www.lennykravitz.com.
MSC's David Hnatiuk on PlayItLoud!
October 7, 2010
MusicSupervisionCentral's own David Hnatiuk is featured in a terrific, in-depth new interview at PlayItLoudMusic.
In this interview with Aaron Bethune, learn how he got his start, what makes for a good music supervisor in 2010, how to get connected in the industry, and more!
While you're at PlayItLoud, be sure to take in Aaron's many insightful interviews with pros from across the music industry.
East Meets West Releases New DVD and Soundtrack
September 24, 2010
East Meets West Music Releases "Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India" The label’s second release is a remastered version of the classic documentary on DVD along with the soundtrack.
New York, NY - East Meets West Music, the official label of the Ravi Shankar Foundation, is pleased to announce that its second release, Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India, will be available on October 14. This re-release of the 1971 film marks its DVD premiere. The soundtrack is included as a free download with the DVD and available separately for purchase at digital retailers internationally.
Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India (Reissued/Remastered DVD) Originally released in 1971, Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India documents the life of sitar master Ravi Shankar in the late 1960s and early 1970s, following him on his return to India to revisit his guru, Bengali multi-instrumentalist and composer, Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan. It further explores Shankar’s life as a musician and teacher in the United States and Europe, initiating those in the West to the exceptional world that is Indian classical music and culture. Through rare and candid footage shot in both India and the United States, Raga sheds light on Shankar’s influences and collaborations, from Allauddin Khan to his famed dancer brother Uday Shankar, to his associations with Western musicians Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison. Fully narrated by Shankar himself, Raga reveals music as the soul of India and of Shankar’s life. The premiere DVD release of Raga features a digitally re-mastered 35mm print optimized to modern color range resolution and standard and a fully re-mastered audio soundtrack.
Produced by East Meets West Music, Inc.; Directed by Howard Worth; Written by Nancy Bacal; Originally produced by Ravi Shankar and Released by George Harrison/Apple Films.
NTSC Duration: 97 minutes Extras: free digital download soundtrack card
Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India (Soundtrack: Free with DVD and available Separately at all digital retailers) The digitally available soundtrack to the premiere DVD release of Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India features the live performances captured while documenting the life of sitar master Ravi Shankar in the late 1960s and early 1970s, following him on his return to India to revisit his guru, Bengali multi-instrumentalist and composer, Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan. This soundtrack, fully remastered from the original 1/4” reel to reel tapes, illustrates the truly exceptional range of Indian classical music and Shankar’s pre-eminence as a composer. “Vedic Hymns” celebrates traditional vedic chants conducted by Shankar and performed by temple priests; “Baba Teaching” allows the listener a glimpse into Shankar’s lessons with his guru Baba Ustad Allauddin Khan and is contrasted with “Vinus House” which captures Shankar in a compositional moment with his own students; “Birth to Death” offers a unique entry into the sounds of the shahnai (an oboe-like reed instrument) as played at Indian ritual ceremonies; the three tracks “The Spirit of the Raga,” “What is a Raga?,” and “The Seriousness of It” feature narration extras by Ravi Shankar himself; and the final musical track, “Raga Desh,” delivers a stunning live performance expressing the thrill of improvisation that is the heart of Indian classical music.
Track Listing: 1. East/West Introductions (Raga Soundtrack) 2. Dawn To Dusk (Raga Soundtrack) 3. Vedic Hymns (Raga Soundtrack) 4. Baba Teaching (Raga Soundtrack) 5. Birth To Death (Raga Soundtrack) 6. Vinus House (Raga Soundtrack) 7. Gurur Bramha (Raga Soundtrack) 8. United Nations (Raga Soundtrack) 9. Medley: Raga Parameshwari & Raga Rangeshwari (Raga Soundtrack) 10. Banaras Ghat (Raga Soundtrack) 11. Bombay Studio (Raga Soundtrack) 12. Kinnara School (Raga Soundtrack) 13. Frenzy and Distortion (Raga Soundtrack) 14. Raga Desh (Raga Soundtrack) 15. The Spirit of the Raga (Raga Soundtrack) 16. What Is A Raga? (Raga Soundtrack) 17. The Seriousness of It (Raga Soundtrack)
East Meets West Music East Meets West Music is the official recording label of The Ravi Shankar Foundation. With unique access to an archive featuring thousands of hours of live performance audio, film footage, interviews, and studio masters, EMWMusic releases recordings of superior quality, and provides audiences with the definitive portrait of Ravi Shankar’s long career. And, in keeping with Ravi’s dedication to looking forward and not back, EMWMusic provides a vibrant platform for new artists, projects, and collaborations.
The name of the label, East Meets West, points to the Shankar philosophy of exploration, experimentation and cross-pollination. The vast archive features performances and appearances by an extraordinarily eclectic cast of musicians from across the globe. This new label continues in the long tradition of open-mindedness and curiosity that has been a hallmark of Ravi’s work.
The newly launched website, EastMeetsWestMusic.com, features release updates and performance information for both Ravi and Anoushka Shankar.
EASTWEST Announces Hollywood Strings Gold Edition
September 21, 2010
The critically acclaimed sound of Hollywood Strings is now within the reach of any composer.
Hollywood, CA (September 21, 2010) – EASTWEST, the industry leader in virtual software instruments, follows their critically acclaimed Hollywood Strings Diamond Edition virtual instrument with the announcement of Hollywood Strings Gold Edition, bringing the best professional scoring tools within the reach of any composer.
Designed for film, television, and video game scoring, Hollywood Strings breaks new ground by pairing unrivaled sound quality with unprecedented user control. It was recorded in EASTWEST's award-winning Studio 1 by their top team of Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix, Thomas Bergersen and engineered by award-winning Hollywood veteran Shawn Murphy.
Hollywood Strings has earned top reviews since it's introduction to the market this summer. "This thing is a monster, and it has quickly set a new bar in what you can get out of a library of orchestral string samples," said Film Score Monthly. "On to the sound, and, unsurprisingly, it's excellent," said Computer Music Magazine, who also bestowed their Performance Award upon the product. Sound on Sound magazine said "There's no doubt that the fabulous sound, musical versatility and depth of expression of [Hollywood Strings] place it in the highest echelon of professional string libraries." And in their upcoming November issue, Keyboard Magazine says, "Expertly recorded and programmed. Extremely flexible and musical. Impressive range of articulations and playing styles… Hollywood Strings is a no-holds-barred sample library that can indeed faithfully reproduce the 'film score' string sound."
Hollywood String Gold Edition provides all of the sounds from the Diamond Edition in 16-bit resolution and includes a single, mid-tree mic position, all articulations with the exception of bow-change legato, and does not include Divisi mics. The Gold Edition ships on multiple DVDs.
Hollywood String Gold Edition was designed to run on most music creation computer systems, and the system specifications are consistent with most other EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP products.
U2 Previews New Song From Musical
September 13, 2010
Actor Reeve Carney, star of the new U2 backed Spider-Man musical, previewed the new song "Boy Falls From The Sky" from the production. The article from www.nme.com details the new production and has comments from U2 as well as details on when you can see this musical debut.
Editors Choice Music has released two cds filled with instrumentals ranging from Drama and Spy/Mystery to Action and Electronica. Follow the links below to view the track listings and to take a listen to the diverse collection.http://www.editorschoicemusic.com/index.php/music/cd/ecm111-forensicshttp://www.editorschoicemusic.com/index.php/music/cd/ecm089-spy_action
Vampire Diaries Soundtrack out Oct 12th
September 9, 2010
ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OUT OCTOBER 12; FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TRACKS BY SMASHING PUMPKINS, GORILLAZ, GOLDFRAPP, HOWLS AND MORE
Sky Ferreira's "Obsession" is the ST's focus track; Season two of The CW's hit teen vamp show premieres today, September 9th
(New York, NY) - Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere-including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz-plus favorites from season one of the hit TV show, including "Sleep Alone" by Bat for Lashes and "Running Up That Hill" by Placebo. The collection's focus track is "Obsession" by 18-year-old Internet sensation Sky Ferreira, who'll release her eagerly anticipated debut CD in early 2011.
The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries is out October 12, while the new season of the hit CW network show-about two vampire brothers obsessed with the same beautiful girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town-launches its second season today, September 9 (airing Thursdays at 8/7c). And The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season was released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 31. The Vampire Diaries' first season premiere generated the largest audience in network history for a series debut with 5.7 million total viewers, and is The CW's most-watched show. Based on the best-selling series of books by L.J. Smith, the show stars Nina Dobrev ("DeGrassi: The Next Generation"), Paul Wesley ("Fallen") and Ian Somerhalder ("Lost"), Steven R. McQueen ("Everwood"), Sara Canning ("Smallville"), Katerina Graham ("17 Again"), Candice Accola ("Juno"), Zach Roerig ("Friday Night Lights"), Michael Trevino ("Cane") and Matt Davis ("Legally Blonde, Blue Crush"). Executive produced by Kevin Williamson ("Dawson's Creek," Scream), Julie Plec ("Kyle XY"), Leslie Morgenstein ("Gossip Girl," "Pretty Little Liars") and Bob Levy ("Gossip Girl," "Privileged"), the series is from Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.
Of the 16 songs on the album, all were heard in the first season of The Vampire Diaries or will be featured in Season 2. Like the hit show, the soundtrack also has a hip yet darkly compelling and sensuous vibe. From cool cover songs, including Placebo doing Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and Digital Daggers taking on Tears for Fears' "Head Over Heels," to the gorgeous vocals of "Sleep Alone" by Bat for Lashes to Sky Ferreira's edgy dance-pop "Obsession," The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries proves irresistible. "Obsession," produced by Dave Tedder (OneRepublic, Beyoncé, Rihanna), is heard in the upcoming season of The Vampire Diaries, and is perfect for the show's intense visuals and storylines, as Ferreira sings: "Here's my confession, I don't just want you to love me, I wanna be your obsession." Ferreira, an LA-based Portuguese-American singer-songwriter and actress (Putty Hill), is currently working with Paul Epworth, Bloodshy & Avant, Dallas Austin and Linda Perry on her debut CD. "Obsession" The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries is Ferreira's first international single release.
Track Listing - The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries
1. Stefan's Theme - Mike Suby 2. Running Up That Hill - Placebo 3. Currency of Love - Silversun Pickups 4. Hammock - Howls 5. Sleep Alone (909s in the DarkTimes Mix) - Bat for Lashes 6. Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Remix) - Stateless 7. We Radiate - Goldfrapp 8. Obsession - Sky Ferreira 9. Head Over Heels - Digital Daggers 10. Down - Jason Walker 11. Beauty of the Dark - Mads Langer 12. Cut - Plumb 13. All You Wanted - Sounds Under Radio featuring Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy 14. The Fellowship - Smashing Pumpkins 15. On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) - Gorillaz 16. 1864 - Mike Suby
615 Music Acquires Kingsize Music Library
September 1, 2010
615 MUSIC ACQUIRES KINGSIZE MUSIC LIBRARY
Nashville, TN, Sept. 1, 2010 – 615 Music, one of the world’s leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for “Outstanding Original Song” for NBC’s “Today Show,” has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. Randy Wachtler, CEO/Founder, 615 Music, made the announcement. Based in New York, the Kingsize Music Library is known for its real, organic music, written and produced by some of the most talented people in the industry. Tracks from Kingsize Music are in use by major media outlets worldwide. Said Mr. Wachtler, “We’ve represented the catalog for a number of years, and are excited to bring the Kingsize Music catalog into the 615 Music family. We are looking forward to the new opportunities that will soon arise as a result of the long-time success of their promo and in-show production music history.” “The production team is looking forward to putting an exciting release schedule in place and working more closely on Kingsize Music releases,” said Aaron Gant, 615 Music’s VP of Production. Peter Primamore, Principal, Kingsize Music, adds, “We're thrilled that the Kingsize Music Library is in such capable hands. Randy and his team at 615 Music are the epitome of hardworking and knowledgeable professionals. We're looking forward to continuing and expanding our long-standing relationship with 615 Music.” "The Kingsize Music Library now has it all. An amazing selection of unique, cutting edge production music, and the best administration and marketing team in the business, 615 Music. We are thrilled to see Kingsize become a part of the 615 family,” said Jay Stollman, Principal, Kingsize Music.
615 Music Retains Danielle Wade
August 25, 2010
615 MUSIC RETAINS DANIELLE WADE TO REP EXTENSIVE PRODUCTION MUSIC CATALOG IN UNITED KINGDOM
Nashville, TN, Aug. 25, 2010 – 615 Music, one of the world’s leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for “Outstanding Original Song” for NBC’s “Today Show,” has retained UK-based representative Danielle Wade. Ms. Wade will represent 615 Music’s extensive catalog throughout the United Kingdom. Randy Wachtler, CEO/Founder, 615 Music, made the announcement.
Ms. Wade will represent 20,000 tracks of cutting-edge production music across 10 of the company’s 23 catalogs. UK-based producers, directors, editors and content owners who seek world-class music for film, television, commercials, videogames or New Media projects may visit http://www.615music.co.uk/.
“I’m thrilled to have Danielle as part of the 615 Music team in the U.K.,” said Wachtler. “She’s an enthusiastic music lover who will be fun to work in conjunction with, as her efforts will further our library's presence and exposure internationally. I’m excited to have our U.K. friends get the chance to have her expertise in finding the right music for their projects.”
Adds Wade, “Teaming up with 615 Music is a huge step for me in an industry I have grown to love. I can’t explain just how supportive the whole team has been, getting behind me on all the ideas I’ve got for building a really successful partnership. Watch.This.Space.”
Deadmau5 In DJ Hero 2
August 16, 2010
deadmau5 CONFIRMED AS “2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”HOUSE ARTIST,ANNOUNCES OCTOBER TOUR DATESAND WILL APPEAR AS IN-GAME CHARACTERIN DJ HERO® 2 MTV has tapped deadmau5 to serve as the house artist for the “2010 Video Music Awards” set to air live from Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT.) deadmau5—who has gone from near obscurity to becoming a superstar as an innovative live performer and master electronic music producer—will serve as the musical maestro for the duration of the show and will create original remixes from a variety of artists. The network will also feature the Canadian artist as the “PUSH” (Play It Until Someone Hears) artist all this week starting today. For this, MTV uses its massive on-air and online reach to bring fans unparalled access to the week’s artist ranging from live performances, music videos, interviews and exclusive footage. Previous “PUSH” artists have included Drake, Phoenix, Florence and The Machine and 2 AM Club, to name a few.As electronic music’s touring force majeure, deadmau5 will return to the States for more dates this October—including three shows at the historic Roseland Ballroom in NYC, October 28, 29 and 30—leading up to his appearance at the Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans on Halloween night (Sunday, October 31). The routing for the tour includes both his full high-end production show which has been dazzling audiences from coast to coast this summer, as well as his “Unhooked” lighter production shows that feature extended sets.The month-length trek starts in Atlanta October 1 and continues through more than a dozen markets, including consecutive two-night plays in Denver and Chicago as well as appearances at Austin City Limits, the Treasure Island Music Festival and the Cypress Hill SmokeOut. For the NYC dates at Roseland, the Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29 shows will be full production shows, while Saturday, October 30 will be “Unhooked.” Expect various support acts to be announced at a later time. In other news for October, virtual producers, DJs and MCs will fire up two turntables and a microphone and mix it up with deadmau5, who will be starring as an in-game playable character, in Activision Publishing Inc.’s DJ Hero 2. His smash #1 Billboard single “Ghosts ‘n Stuff”—which appeared on his most recent album For Lack of a Better Name (Ultra Records)—is also included on the game’s soundtrack. Meanwhile, deadmau5’s current single “Some Chords” is available now through Ultra Records’ Electric Daisy Carnival, Vol. 1 compilation mixed by Kaskade. Look for information on a brand new deadmau5 album soon.
Article Alert! Who's Still Got Their Vinyl?
August 11, 2010
Take a look at this article by CNN's Carly Costello where she interviews several vinyl album lovers who discuss the differences between vinyl and MP3s.
Spike Jonze Announces Soundtrack to New Short Film
August 10, 2010
The soundtrack to Spike Jonze's new short film will drop on October 5th. It's eclectic and well chosen tracks support a film that has already generated buzz at various festivals. Click on the link below to read and listen to The Playlist's take on the album.http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2010/08/soundtrack-for-spike-jonzes-im-here.html
Tiesto Debuts in DJ Hero 2
August 5, 2010
SUPERSTAR DJ, PRODUCER AND REMIXER, TIËSTO TO MAKE HIS VIDEOGAME DEBUT IN DJ HERO® 2
The World’s Biggest Touring Electronic Artist and Dance Music Icon to Provide Likeness and Two Exclusive Mixes to 2010’s Best Soundtrack in Entertainment
SANTA MONICA, CA – July 30, 2010 – When the party starts this October, virtual DJ’s and MC’s throughout the universe will fire up two turntable controllers and a microphone and mix it up with Tiësto – one of electronic music’s defining artists, DJ’s and producers – in DJ Hero® 2, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed. Having worked with the likes of Muse, Justin Timberlake, Jónsi from Sigur Rós, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston and Three 6 Mafia, performed for billions of fans at the opening ceremonies of the Athens Olympics and headlined the Coachella and Bonnaroo music festivals among others, Tiësto has earned his status as the world’s hottest DJ. The GRAMMY® Nominee will be spinning for a new audience as he takes to the virtual ones and twos, delivering a pair of pulse-pounding exclusive mixes and joining the ever-growing roster of playable characters, including Deadmau5, David Guetta, DJ Qbert and others.
“DJ Hero 2 is all about bringing people of different backgrounds, ages and music tastes together to have some fun DJ’ing their favorite music. The way the music comes together is fresh and unique and as a DJ, I couldn’t ask for more than that,”said Tiësto. “I am excited to be involved with this medium and to be contributing to a great game with an amazing soundtrack.”
“From touring the globe and working with some of the world’s most visionary artists across five hit albums, to performing at the biggest clubs and the hottest festivals, Tiësto is one of the biggest DJ’s in the world,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs, Activision.“We’ve assembled a cast of the biggest and best DJ’s and having Tiësto bring his unique style adds incredible flavor to the best soundtrack in entertainment.”
The ultimate mixer of music and friends, DJ Hero 2 will deliver the definitive way for players to come together and party with a host of new multiplayer modes – including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay – and invite vocalists into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay. Featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits by the hottest artists everyone knows and loves remixed by world-class DJ’s in an all-new way, the game’s soundtrack delivers over 80 unique creations only available in DJ Hero 2. Further immersing players into the music, the game offers a heightened level of creative input and allows everyone to add their own touch, directly impacting the beats they’re spinning with freestyle scratching, crossfading and sampling. The game will also feature an all-new career-based Empire Mode where players start out as an up-and-coming DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major entertainment empire, all of which is founded solely on their success as a DJ.
Dropping this fall, DJ Hero 2 will invite a wave of new digital disc jockeys to the turntables as the game will be available as a Party Bundle which will include a copy of the game, two turntable controllers and a microphone, offering the ultimate “party-in-a-box.” Gamers who experienced the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 can pick up DJ Hero 2 as a Turntable Bundle featuring one turntable controller and a copy of the game or as standalone software. The gameis in development by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero 2, please visit www.djhero.com, www.facebook.com/djhero and www.twitter.com/djhero.
Re-issued 'Get Carter' Released
August 4, 2010
SILVA SCREEN RECORDS PRESENTS
GET CARTER
*An international Silva Screen release
The first installment in a reissue series from Roy Budd’s extensive catalogue of work which will include Soldier Blue, Fear Is The Key and The Stone Killer.
A gritty Mike Hodges’ crime film set in the derelict urban scenery of Newcastle and starring Michael Caine, Get Carter was voted number 16 in the BFI 100 Favorite British Films of The 20th Century and number one in the Total Film Greatest British Films Of All Time.
The iconic soundtrack, recorded on a tiny budget, was written by the jazz prodigy Roy Budd. Performed by Budd and two other jazz musicians Jeff Clyne (double bass) and Chris Karan (percussion), both of which were part of the Dudley Moore Trio, the distinctive score continues to inspire musicians worldwide.
The Silva Screen re-issue is a new revised edition that includes extended liner notes in a 20-page booklet about the creation of the soundtrack with notes from the musicians and the film’s director Mike Hodges. The recording also features classic dialogue moments from the film.
TRACKLISTING
1. Get Carter Intro
2. Dialogue “Is there a Mr. Carter in the room?”
3. Main Theme – Carter Takes A Train
4. Dialogue “Do you know a man called Albert Swift?”
5. Looking For Someone
6. Dialogue – The Race Track
7. Something On My Mind
8. Dialogue “Who Killed Frank?”
9. Getting Nowhere In A Hurry
10. Dialogue “Tell me about the girl”
11. The Girl In The Car
12. Dialogue “I fancy you”
13. Love Is A Four Letter Word
14. Dialogue “You’re lucky. They kill as well”
15. Livin’ Should Be This Way
16. Dialogue “All it takes is one call to the police”
17. Manhunt
18. Dialogue “Drink up, Eric”
19. Goodbye Eric!
20. Dialogue “I want you to listen very carefully”
21. Hallucinations
22. Dialogue “You’re a big man but you’re in bad shape”
23. Plaything
24. Dialogue “Stay away from the car or I’ll blow you apart”
25. Goodbye Carter!
26. Dialogue “Talk or I’ll kill you
27. Hallucinations – Instrumental
28. Getting Nowhere In A Hurry – Instrumental
SILCD 1300
US release date August 10th, 2010
UK release date August 23rd, 2010
Book on Lord of the Rings Music Released
July 30, 2010
Carpentier and Alfred Music Publishing announce the release of The music of the Lord of the Rings Films by Doug AdamsIn-Depth Journey into Howard Shore’s Academy Award®-Winning Score (July, 28, 2010—New York, NY) Carpentier and Alfred Music Publishing are pleased to announce the release of The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films, a comprehensive account of Howard Shore’s score for the trilogy, by Doug Adams. The book will be available in the European Union on September 28 and in the U.S. and worldwide on October 5, 2010.The culmination of almost a decade of writing and research, The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films is an unprecedented look at Howard Shore’s Academy Award®-winning score, with extensive music examples, original manuscript scores, a rarities CD, and glimpses into the creative process from the composer, himself. The 416-page full-color volume features a Foreword by Howard Shore, an Introduction by The Lord of the Rings screenwriter/producer Fran Walsh, original sketches by John Howe and Alan Lee, and numerous images from the films. Also included in the book, courtesy of Howe Records, is “The Lord of the Rings: The Rarities Archive” a CD presenting 21 tracks of previously unreleased music created for the films, and an audio interview with Howard Shore. The score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy has been hailed as some of the greatest film music ever written. Sweeping in scope, it is a musical interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth—an operatic tapestry of cultures, histories, languages, and people. “Howard Shore’s [LOTR] music has touched millions of people the world over,” said Adams. “It’s been my great pleasure to assemble a piece that chronicles the creation of this music, and examines exactly how it tells this classic story.” “Doug was a detective uncovering clues, tracing how one theme or character related to another,” said Shore. “He not only shows the themes and motifs for characters, cultures, objects, and their connection to Tolkien’s work, but also the ideas that were sometimes buried deep inside the writing.” “Researching Shore’s music has been a true adventure,” described Adams. “His work is every bit as intricate and passionate as Tolkien’s Middle-earth.” Doug Adams, a Chicago-based author and musicologist, was invited in 2001 by Howard Shore to observe and document his work on Peter Jackson’s motion picture trilogy. Adams attended recording sessions, examined the original scores, and was given complete access to the composer’s archives. As an acknowledged authority on Howard Shore’s music, Adams has become a regular fixture at concerts and events across the globe. He runs the popular blog, www.musicoflotr.com, which documents his work on this project and brings fans together in ongoing discussions. UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember 27 Book signing and Q&A with Howard Shore and Doug Adams (Chappell of Bond Street, 152-160 Wardour St. London,UK)September 28-29 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King, concert (Royal Albert Hall, London, UK)October 7 Book signing and Q&A with Howard Shore and Doug Adams (Barnes and Noble, 1972 Broadway, New York, NY)October 8-9 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, concert (Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY)
Showcase in Hindi Cinema
July 14, 2010
TIMES SQUARE RECORDS PRESENTS THE HISTORY OF INDIAN FILM MUSIC – A SHOWCASE OF THE VERY BEST IN HINDI CINEMA
(New York, NY – July 6, 2010) On July 13th, Times Square Records will release THE HISTORY OF INDIAN FILM MUSIC – A SHOWCASE OF THE VERY BEST IN HINDI CINEMA, the first ever authentic historic collection of Bollywood music tracing its history from its beginnings in 1930 to the present.
Accompanied by a hard bound book tracing the history of the music with rare pictures, this set in stellar packaging features the greatest Bollywood hits of all times, and is produced as a joint collaboration by two of the oldest media companies in the subcontinent of India; Saregama (formerly The Gramophone Company of India) and The Times of India Group (the oldest News Media Corporation in India).
CD 1/1930s-40s CD 2&3/1950s CD 4&5/1960s CD 6&7/1970s CD 8/1980s CD 9/1990s CD 10/2000s onward
Original Music From The Television Series THE BIONIC WOMAN - Volume 4 Bionic Beauty, Deadly Ringer, Once A Thief Music Composed by Joe Harnell
joeharnell.com presents THE BIONIC WOMAN: ONCE A THIEF / DEADLY RINGER / BIONIC BEAUTY, featuring music composed and conducted by Joe Harnell for the 1970’s cult television show, THE BIONIC WOMAN, created and developed by Kenneth Johnson (THE BIONIC MAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, V The Original Mini-Series) and starring Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Ford Rainey, Martha Scott and Jennifer Darling. THE BIONIC WOMAN: ONCE A THIEF / DEADLY RINGER / BIONIC BEAUTY features music composed and conducted by Joe Harnell, continuing his successful creative collaboration with Writer/Director/Producer Kenneth Johnson, a relationship that includes fondly remembered television projects such as THE INCREDIBLE HULK, HOT PURSUIT, CLIFFHANGERS, V The Original Mini-Series and ALIEN NATION.
Harnell has been nominated for an Emmy Award on three occasions for Best Dramatic Score. During his career, Harnell composed over 400 hours of original music for motion pictures and television. His scores for THE BIONIC WOMAN and THE INCREDIBLE HULK heavily influenced the scoring of all Universal television programs in the late 1970’s. His scores used a traditional orchestral approach (influenced by his Jazz roots) using a 32 piece orchestra. He frequently conducted scores from the piano during recording sessions and he performed all the piano and keyboard solos in all of his scores.In addition to Joe’s wonderful score for these three episodes of THE BIONIC WOMAN, this release includes a new recording of Jerry Fielding’s title music for THE BIONIC WOMAN, produced and arranged by Dominik Hauser, with trumpet by the legendary Roy Wiegand and drums by the great Kurt Walther.
joeharnell.com presents the original television soundtrack recording to THE BIONIC WOMAN: ONCE A THIEF / DEADLY RINGER / BIONIC BEAUTY in loving memory of the great Joe Harnell. THE BIONIC WOMAN: ONCE A THIEF / DEADLY RINGER / BIONIC BEAUTY is an Exclusive joeharnell.com release, professionally mastered by Digital Outland, factory manufactured and limited to 1000 units..
Nickelback To Release New Music Game
June 28, 2010
Nickelback & Tapulous Help Players Find Their Inner Rockstar Makers of top music franchise on the iPhone partner with mega-band Nickelback to release new music game
Palo Alto, Calif. – June 28, 2010 – Tapulous, the leading developer of music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, is extending its wildly popular Tap Tap Revenge franchise with the launch of Nickelback Revenge. The new game features eleven of Nickelback’s most popular all-time songs, including “Rockstar,” “This Afternoon,” and “If Today Was Your Last Day.”
A premium version of Tapulous’ addictive music rhythm game, Nickelback Revenge sets gameplay to the band’s biggest hits and integrates engaging Nickelback graphics and content. The game also includes a popular Bluetooth-based “battle mode” which allows players to wirelessly challenge friends to point-by-point battles for bragging rights.
"The combination of our music and Tapulous’ gameplay is very cool. We're excited to give our fans a fun, interactive way to experience our music," said Chad Kroeger of Nickelback.
To kick off the launch, Tapulous and Roadrunner Records, Nickelback’s worldwide music label, are running a special promotion: The first 2,500 consumers to download the game will receive 25 in-game credits—good towards the purchase of more music—and a chance to win a Gibson Flying V signed by the band.
In addition, players will be challenged to “Outplay Nickelback,” or beat the band members’ highest in-game scores. Players who best Chad, lead guitarist Ryan Peake, bass guitarist Mike Kroeger and/or drummer Daniel Adair will be entered to win weekly prizes, including Dark Horse tour books and premium earphones.
"We’re thrilled to bring Nickelback to Tap Tap Revenge. Our players are always hungry for more great music, and Nickelback definitely fits the bill,” explained Tim O'Brien, VP of business development at Tapulous. "Whether measured by album sales, song downloads or concert attendance, Nickelback is huge.”
Nickelback Revenge features the following eleven hits: "Animals" "Animals" (Live) "Burn It to the Ground" "Gotta Be Somebody" "How You Remind Me" "Figured You Out" "If Today Was Your Last Day" "Photograph" "Rockstar" "Something In Your Mouth" "This Afternoon"
Prisoner Number Six Silva Screen Records presents the original television soundtrack for The Prisoner Starring Patrick McGoohan, available digitally on June 29, 2010. The Prisoner lasted for 17 episodes and its TV debut in 1967 caused a storm of protest amongst audiences who ‘didn’t get it’. Over the last 35 years The Prisoner has acquired a Cult status and is today celebrated for being innovative and ahead of its time.
Composed by Ron Grainer (Dr Who, Tales of the Unexpected), the distinctive theme tune appears on all three Prisoner discs with the music for the series presented in episode order for the first time.
Awash withthe eclectic sounds of the sixties the soundtrack for The Prisoner consists of cues written for the series plus a wide variety of styles of library tracks covering military band marches, experimental electronica, psychedelia and lounge. Featuring the original artwork, The Prisoner - File #1, #2 and #3 discs are available from Silva Screen in conjunction with Carlton.
Mastodon Writes Music for Jonah Hex
June 25, 2010
DC comics character Jonah Hex has been fused with the rock power of Mastodon and featured in the film as well as the Jonah Hex soundtrack. Read on as stereogum.com details the development of the collaboration.http://stereogum.com/419851/mastodon-indian-theme-stereogum-premiere/
Weezer Releases Song for U.S. Soccer Team
June 14, 2010
WEEZER RELEASES "REPRESENT" FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAM AHEAD OF FIFA WORLD CUP
UNOFFICAL THEME SONG FOR U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM TO DEBUT ON "RADIO WEEZER" BEFORE JUNE 12TH MATCH VERSUS ENGLAND
On Saturday, June 12, 2010, the U.S. will meet England in the World Cup for the first time since 1950. 60 years ago, the U.S. famously beat the British soccer powerhouse 1-0, in a game since dubbed "The Miracle on Grass." In honor of the historic 2010 rematch, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, a rabid soccer fan, has led the band to record an "unofficial" theme song for the U.S. team, titled "Represent." Weezer's A.P.E. Radio station, "Radio Weezer," will begin to spin "Represent" at 9 am PDT on Friday, June 11th - the day before the U.S./England kickoff. The song will repeat frequently on the station to rally support for the team, and will be a free download on iTunes in the U.S. for one week starting at midnight on Friday, June 11th.
Rivers Cuomo and Weezer will be cheering on the team at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, where Weezer will be headlining over the weekend. The Grammy-winning frontman was quoted on MLSsoccer.com as saying, "They are actually playing the game on a big screen at the festival. So if you can believe it, I'll be sitting in front of that big screen with all the other concert-goers, watching the game. As soon as we realized we were going to confirm that show, we asked the promoter if they were going to be showing the game. They're actually making a big deal out of it."
Weezer's latest album, Raditude, is the group's seventh studio effort. Released on November 3, 2009, the record debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. Weezer also consistently attracts the largest digital audience of any alternative station across Clear Channel Radio's network with "Radio Weezer." When the public first tuned into "Radio Weezer" in August 2009, they heard selected playlists of some of the band's favorite songs, plus the members' personal contributions and band news. Since then, fans have heard the guys from Weezer speak on a multitude of topics, while enjoying a constantly evolving playlist. Also joining the station has been band friend Karl Koch-Webmaster, historian and "unofficial fifth member." All that content and music serves to make "Radio Weezer" an alternative station unlike any other.
"Radio Weezer" strengthens an already diverse A.P.E. station roster including "Christina Aguilera Radio" and "Eagles Radio Hosted by Joe Walsh." The channels are distributed across Clear Channel Radio's "iheartradio" network (www.iheartradio.com), which includes hundreds of local radio websites; the popular iheartradio mobile app, which has been downloaded by more than 7.2 million people; widgets; and the artists' own official websites. iheartradio now reaches 22 million unique users a month, with millions of downloads on iPhone, Blackberry, Android and other devices.
Metal Supergroup Teams Up With Stratus Racing For Daytona PackagesNew York, NY- (June 8, 2010) The Metal juggernaut known as HELLYEAH featuring Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Damageplan), Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne), Tom Maxwell (Nothingface) and Bob Zilla (Damageplan) is bringing the party to NASCAR! HELLYEAH has partnered with Stratus Racing to premiere the new NASCAR NATIONWIDE COT (car of tomorrow), which will be wrapped with the HELLYEAH logo, at Daytona Raceway over the Fourth of July weekend. Fans are being offered a once in a lifetime experience to watch the HELLYEAH-wrapped #73 Car from the Pit for its Daytona race on July 2, 2010. Those who purchase the package will watch the race from that special vantage point with the members of HELLYEAH and the Stratus Racing crew. Only 20 packages will be sold in total and they’re currently available for purchase at www.stratusracinggroup.com.HELLYEAH is a Supergroup comprised of Grammy nominated and chart topping musicians. Drummer Vinnie Paul from Pantera (over 20 million selling, one of the only Metal bands to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts), Vocalist Chad Gray and Guitarist Greg Tribbett hail from Mudvayne (Grammy Nominated, 3.3 million selling, #1 most played single at Active Rock Radio in 2009) Guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Bob Zilla hail from highly credible rock acts Nothingface and Damageplan respectively. As HELLYEAH they also have an impressive history. Their debut album has sold nearly 400,000 copies in the US and produced 2 top 10 Active Rock singles "Alocohaulin Ass" and "You Wouldn't Know." Their upcoming sophomore album, STAMPEDE, already has a #1 Most Added single, “Hell Of A Time.”Stratus Racing Group provides sponsors and fans a full throttle motorsports experience while participating in the top three series of NASCAR. While racing, marketing and providing hospitality to sponsors nationwide the company calls Moorseville, NC home. Past Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope takes the track behind the wheel for SRG as its co-owner and primary driver. Through its driver development efforts SRG is introducing twin drivers Amber and Angela Cope into NASCAR this season and are excited to provide our sponsors with another valuable addition from our tool box for success. www.stratusracinggroup.com
Levi's Brand Launches Music Sessions
May 25, 2010
THE LEVI'S® BRAND LAUNCHES LEVI'S® PIONEER SESSIONS: THE REVIVAL RECORDINGS FEATURING EXCLUSIVE REMAKES OF ICONIC SONGS
Campaign Stars Cast of Diverse Musical Artists Including The Swell Season, She & Him, John Legend and The Roots, The Dirty Projectors, Colbie Caillat and NasMusic
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 24, 2010) - The Levi's® brand continues in its tradition of bringing great jeans and great music together with today's launch of "Levi's® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings" - a new and innovative campaign that champions musical artists who embody the pioneering spirit of the Levi's® brand. An original series of musical recordings by a diverse roster of talented musicians, "Levi's® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings" features remakes of hits from past decades inspired by renowned artists.
The first two songs in the series will be released this week - hip hop superstar, Nas, covering "Hey Young World" by hip hop trailblazer Slick Rick and folk rock duo, The Swell Season's rendition of the 70s disco hit, "Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton. Both songs will be available for free download, May 24th and May 27th respectively, at www.levi.com
Beginning today through the first of July, The "Levi's® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings" series features the release of two singles each week by an exciting score of bands that includes:
ARTIST - SONG
Nas - "Hey Young World" by Slick Rick
The Swell Season - "Young Hearts Run Free" by Candi Staton
She & Him - "Fools Rush In" by Rick Nelson
The Dirty Projectors - "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine" by Bob Dylan Colbie Caillat - "Maria" by Blondie
The Shins - "Goodbye Girl" by Squeeze
Raphael Saadiq - "It's A Shame" by The Spinners
Bomba Estereo - "Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic
Jason Mraz - "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum
John Legend and the Roots - "Our Generation" by Ernie Hines
Details regarding the remaining artists who are going to complete the current roster of releases will be announced in the weeks to come.
"Slick Rick is my personal favorite MC," said Nas. "This record opened my eyes to how big hip-hop could become and Levi's® Pioneer Sessions gave me the freedom to re-connect with the record in a new way."
"When I was a kid, my mother used to play this record all the time so I was excited about the opportunity to recraft it as part of Levi's® Pioneer Sessions" said Swell Season's Glen Hansard on the group's remake of Young Hearts Run Free. "She taught us all the lyrics to this song. It feels great, and it reminds me of my mother."
In addition to the new original remakes, the Levi's® brand will also release exclusive photos, interviews with the artists, and behind-the-scenes footage from their studio recording session, all available for download at www.levi.com.
"This campaign brings together influential musical pioneers of today with some of the most iconic musicians of all time," commented Doug Sweeny, VP, Levi's® Brand Marketing. "We are excited to work with such an inspirational group of musicians while providing a platform for music fans to check out remakes of original iconic songs."
The "Levi's® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings" launches on the heels of Levi's® annual music festival the Levi's® FADER Fort. Widely acclaimed as one of the best showcases for new music, the Levi's®/FADER Fort has established its annual presence in Austin, Texas as the ultimate retreat for music lovers. Both programs reinforce Levi's® role as an original pioneer within the music and fashion industries.
As part of Levi's® Pioneer Sessions, the Levi's® brand is partnering with participating musicians to help spread the word about how simple green laundry habits can make a big difference for the environment.Levi's® recently launched Care Tag for Our Planet, introducing new product care tags in Levi's® jeans that include instructions about ways consumers can reduce the environmental impact of their clothes.
The Levi's® brand is encouraging musical artists and fans alike to sign a pledge promising to reduce the environmental impact of their clothes by: washing in cold water, washing less frequently, line drying and donating unwanted clothing to Goodwill®. Music lovers can join the cause and help care for our planet by signing the pledge at www.levi.com/care.
SESAC Selects TuneSat to Monitor TV Broadcasts
May 10, 2010
SESAC SELECTS TUNESAT TO MONITOR PERFORMANCES IN TELEVISION BROADCASTS TuneSat Quickly Becoming the Leading Audio-Recognition Technology Solution for Music Used in Broadcast TV TuneSat EVP Chris Woods to Address NARM Convention in Chicago on Monday, May 17, 2010, at panel “Digital Royalties Management Solutions” New York and Nashville (-May 10, 2010-) SESAC, the nation's fastest growing performing rights organization (PRO), today announced a partnership with TuneSat. The pact calls for TuneSat’s technology to detect performances of the SESAC repertory used in audio-visual programs monitored across TuneSat's network of 110 national broadcast and cable channels. "After a decade of industry attempts to streamline the process, tracking performances on TV is still a largely manual endeavor," said Hunter Williams, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development with SESAC. "Cue sheets are notorious for being filed incorrectly, late, and in some cases, not at all, which adversely affects payments to songwriters and composers. We are very excited about the impact we believe TuneSat will have on improving the process and thereby increasing the accuracy in royalty reporting to rights holders." TuneSat's proprietary audio-recognition technology, often referred to as audio fingerprinting, adeptly detects music in as little as 3 seconds and even in very noisy (“dirty audio”) environments. This means short pieces of music layered underneath sound effects and voiceovers, such as those used in broadcast TV, can be detected by the system. “Copyrighted music used in broadcast TV content is usually buried under a vast array of voiceovers and special effects,” said Chris Woods, EVP of TuneSat. “In many cases, rights holders are not properly compensated because their music is often unrecognizable and goes unreported. Our technology replaces antiquated cue sheet methodology and addresses inefficiency by offering the most compelling technology solution in the marketplace. We will provide SESAC with the ability to increase their accuracy in the royalty payments to its songwriters and publishers.” “This deal marks a first for the music industry and clearly establishes SESAC as the leader in transforming the music business into an efficiently run industry lead by technology,” said Scott Schreer, CEO of TuneSat. “TuneSat addresses two fundamental issues for all rights holders, accountability and transparency. With TuneSat, composers and publishers now have a real time solution to protect and monetize their content aired on broadcast TV.” TuneSat’s field-proven technology will benefit SESAC’s affiliated songwriters, composers, and music publishers by greatly enhancing the PRO’s ability to capture performances of its repertoire on television, especially background and promotional uses of popular songs and production library music. When integrated, the TuneSat detection data will help ensure the timeliness and accuracy of payments by supplementing and streamlining SESAC’s system for processing television performances.
Babies Soundtrack Released
May 8, 2010
LAKESHORE RECORDS TO RELEASE THE BABIES ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Featuring The Perpetual Self, or “What Would Saul Alinsky Do?” by Sufjan StevensWith Original Music Composed by Bruno Coulais "If you were enraptured by ‘March of the Penguins’, wait until you see ‘Babies.’"-Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today (April 27, 2010- Los Angeles, CA) – Lakeshore Records will release the Babies -- Original Soundtrack available digitally (iTunes and Amazon Digital) and in stores on May 4, 2010. Bruno Coulais (Coraline, Les Choristes [The Chorus]) composed the original score. The album also features The Perpetual Self or “What Would Saul Alinsky Do?” by Sufjan Stevens, as heard in the trailers for the film. Coulais’s score to Les Choristes earned him an Academy Award™-nomination, A BAFTA Award-nomination and won a Cesar Award. Other credits include Lucky Luke, Villa Amalia, and the Academy Award-winning Winged Migration. Coualis’ scores are innovative and idiosyncratic with their combination of orchestral pieces, toys, ethnic instruments and children’s voices. Mixing orchestra and adding contrapuntal themes tease additional meanings and emotions from a scene according to Coulais. Coulais writes the original score and also acts as his own orchestrator. “For me it’s very important to make my own orchestrations because when I think of melody, I think of it with the instruments I’ll write with,” says Coulais. “Depending on the density of sequence, sometimes I will have just a few instruments -- strange instruments like the water phone. It’s a metallic percussion where you put water on a kind of basin with a tube and a bowl. You can play notes on it, and it’s a strange, beautiful, very deep sound.” The adventure of a lifetime begins… Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat, Babies simultaneously follows four babies around the world – from birth to first steps. The children are, respectively, in order of on-screen introduction: Ponijao, who lives with her family near Opuwo, Namibia; Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia, near Bayanchandmani; Mari, who lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie, who resides with her family in the United States, in San Francisco. Re-defining the nonfiction art form, Babies joyfully captures on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique and universal to us all. “The music of Babies was written for a very special orchestra that included a lot of toys, a string quintet, wind orchestra, ethnic instruments, piano and percussion,” says Coulais. “The words of the lyrics have no meaning. The vocals sound like the beginning of human language.” Although the cast of Babies is international, “we didn’t want to adapt the music to the nationality of the babies, but to be universal.” Vocals were recorded by French artist Rosemary Standley. Focus Features present Babies in theaters Mother’s Day Weekend (May 7, 2010). Babies original score on Lakeshore Records will be available on May 4, 2010.
Green Day to Release new 'American Idiot' Album
April 27, 2010
Following the success of the Broadway musical spin-off, Green Day is re-releasing their 2004 album American Idiot with the cast of the Broadway production. Read more by following the link below:
http://www.nme.com/news/green-day/50849
Johnny Marr to Release "The Big Band" Soundtrack
April 27, 2010
Cribs guitarist Johnny Marr has composed the soundtrack for the upcoming film The Big Bang. The film, starring Antonio Banderas, is expected to release in autumn. Read more by following the link below:
http://www.nme.com/news/the-cribs/50852
Lamb of God Featured in Iron Man 2
April 21, 2010
LAMB OF GOD’S “HIT THE WALL” FEATURED IN IRON MAN 2 VIDEO GAME AND TRAILER BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW!
Grammy-nominated LAMB OF GOD is pleased to announce the inclusion of their unreleased track, “Hit the Wall”, in the brand new IRON MAN 2 video game and trailer! The track is exclusive to the game. View a special behind-the-scenes video chronicling the making of “Hit the Wall”, featuring interviews and recording bits, at Sega’s YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/SegaAmerica
The official trailer for the game goes live next week, and TV and in-theater ads will be viewable in two weeks in the United States. IRON MAN 2 hits stores on May 4th, 2010 (just days before the movie hits theaters), and will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.
LAMB OF GOD will be appearing this summer on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, as well as at select off-dates with Hatebreed and 3 Inches of Blood. See all upcoming LAMB OF GOD dates below.
LAMB OF GOD tour dates:
ON ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL 7/10 San Bernadino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen 7/11 Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre 7/13 Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre Southeast 7/14 Boise, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheatre 7/16 Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion 7/17 Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion 7/18 Englewood, CO @ Coors Amphitheatre 7/20 St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 7/21 Cincinatti, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 7/23 Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center 7/24 Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theater 7/25 Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau 7/27 Boston, MA @ Comcast Center 7/28 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 7/30 Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Theater 7/31 Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center 8/1 Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre 8/3 Raleigh, NC @ Time Warner Cable Pavilion @ Walnut Creek 8/4 Virginia Beach, VA @ Virginia Beach Amphitheatre 8/6 Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theater 8/7 Pittsburgh, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion 8/8 Washington, DC @ Jiffy Lube Live 8/10 Tampa, FL @ Ford Amphitheatre 8/11 West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre 8/13 Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center 8/14 Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheatre
MAYHEM OFF HEADLINING DATES W/ HATEBREED, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD 7/7 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Great Salt Air 7/8 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 7/12 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 7/19 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 7/29 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues 8/9 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues 8/15 San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden
Cheech & Chong Premiere of “Hey Watch This!” Debut
The release makes movie history this weekend with a new release/distribution model: It will be available simultaneously on every platform including nationwide movie theaters, DVD/Blu-Ray, online, local retail outlets, VOD and PS3 / Xbox360 streaming networks.
The Clearview Chelsea Cinema (260 West 23rd Street) is holding a pre-release screening on Saturday, April 17th at 10 pm.
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. and Ultimate Guitar Enter Licensing Arrangement for Lyrics and Tablature
HFA’s 44,000 Represented Publishers Have Option to Participate
New York, April 6, 2010 – The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA), a leading U.S. music rights licensing organization, announced today that it has entered into a licensing arrangement with Ultimate Guitar, the world’s leading online guitar community and guitar tablature website. The deal includes rights for lyrics display, title search and tablature display with download and print capabilities. HFA’s over 44,000 represented publishers will have the opportunity to opt-in to the licensing arrangement with Ultimate Guitar.
“This licensing arrangement with Ultimate Guitar shows HFA’s commitment to providing new revenue opportunities for our publishers in innovative areas such as lyrics and tablature,” said Michael Simon, Chief Strategic Officer for HFA. “HFA’s bulk licensing capabilities and sophisticated distribution systems support all types of new business models.”
With over 10 million visitors per month worldwide and more than two million messages posted, as well as the largest library of “guitar tabs” on the web, Ultimate Guitar (www.ultimate-guitar.com) is the Internet’s largest and fastest growing social media site for the guitar enthusiast community.
“Our community of loyal users is passionate about music – they use the website as a tool to learn about, play and discuss an unparalleled selection of compositions,” said Ultimate Guitar founder Eugeny Naidenov. “We feel that Ultimate Guitar provides a great vehicle for music publishers and composers to be fairly compensated while at the same time providing a unique platform through which the next generation of fans and musicians discover and engage with music.
“We are pleased to streamline our licensing initiatives through HFA,” continued Mr. Naidenov. “Their long-established relationships with an extensive network of music publishers, combined with their licensing knowledge and infrastructure, provide an efficient method for our company to reach out to the music publishing community.”
MTV and "Youth" Station ID Campaign
April 5, 2010
MTV Re-design and "Youth" Station Identification Campaign making waves, music supervision/sound design by David Hnatiuk.
John Debney is the center of this Variety.com article by Jon Burlingame. It details his successful career that includes more that 70 feature films and a childhood surrounded by Walt Disney. Click on the link to read more.
Fuse and Billboard.com are breaking big news including the interesting pairing of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash and Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer. Read on and watch the video to see why!
With the recent Oscar win of Ryan Binnham's "The Weary Kind" for Best Original Song, Billboard.com has created a chart of Best Song winners and their corresponding places on the Hot 100. Click on the link below to see where your favorite Best Original Songs rank.
Set for a holiday season release, Harmonix is planning on revolutionizing the music game genre with 'Rock Band 3'. Read on as NME.com details the game's release.
Music from the films Crazy Heart and Up won Oscars on Sunday, March 7. Original Score went to Up while Crazy Heart was awarded Original Song for 'The Weary Kind'. Click on the link below to read more about these films and their music.
Wayne Coyne, frontman to the Flaming Lips, is said to be begging Justin Timberlake to appear in a new film by the rocker. Find out more about this possible pairing from NME.com below.
Rage Against the Machine's guitarist Tom Morello announces on Twitter plans to score the sequel to blockbuster 'Iron Man'. Follow the link to read the story from NME.com.
Recently, one of the authors of Music Supervision sat down for an interview with OurStage Blog. Follow the link below to read the interview given by Dave Hnatiuk of Music Supervision Central.
RemixGalaxy.com just launched an international remix contest. The song is "The Greatest Dancer" featuring Snoop Dogg - the theme to an upcoming pilot for an urban dance battle TV show. There is an amazing package of prizes with the Grand Prize including hardware and software from M-Audio, Roland, Alesis, Native Instruments and Universal Audio, as well as a digital release by DCat Music. Given the artist and prizes worth in excess of $5000, this is one of the biggest remix contests ever. Info and banners available at: http://p0.vresp.com/Qx3zJc and http://www.remixgalaxy.com/files/contests/TGD/TGDContestBanner.jpg
Jimi Hendrix To Be Next 'Rock Band' Artist?
February 17, 2010
First The Beatles, then Green Day, and now it's Jimi Hendrix? According to his stepsister, the work of Hendrix is being developed for the next installment of 'Rock Band'. Click on the link below to read Matt Helgeson's take on the news. Article courtesy of GameInformer.com.
'When You're Strange', the documentary about the legendary band The Doors, is in theaters April 9. The 13-song soundtrack will be released March 30. Click on the link below, provided by The Playlist, to read more interesting details about the film as well as see an exclusive trailer.
Living Things' Lillian Berlin Writes and Performs Original Score for The Runaways
** Rocker Makes Move into Film Scoring with First Soundtrack Work **
New York, NY, February 8 -- Best known for his main gig as frontman for political rockers Living Things, Lillian Berlin has expanded his horizons by taking on film scoring chores for the upcoming, highly-anticipated film The Runaways.
“I’ve done scores for short films in the past and this is my first feature,” said Berlin. “Floria Sigismondi (director of The Runaways) had me watch Christiane F, a 70's German cult film as a sonic reference point. Then I sat and watched a cut of The Runaways at my studio. I played along with my guitar to tape -- much of what I did was kept from that first time watching the film and playing. Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart’s performances were very inspiring and dictated where the score should go. The classic Runaways songs are all over the film and my contributions had to dance around that, so what came out of me was a minimalist yet complimentary guitar score.”
The experience scoring The Runaways has Berlin hungry for more work in this vain: “I have always written my music inspired from a visual place, and I see myself scoring more films in the future, along with releasing instrumental albums – I’m a major fan of Brian Eno's instrumental work.”
The Runaways had its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival on January 24th, and will open in wide release in America on March 19.
Lillian Berlin is now back in the studio with Living Things recording the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2009 release Habeas Corpus tentatively titled Bliss.
New Partnership in Support of Emerging Artists
February 2, 2010
The following was released by representatives of New Music Seminar and Mountain Dew:
NEW MUSIC SEMINAR AND MOUNTAIN DEW ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF EMERGING ARTISTS
ARTIST ON THE VERGE TALENT SEARCH WINNER POWERED BY OURSTAGE.COM TO RECEIVE THIS YEAR'S NMS-MOUNTAIN DEW REFLECTION AWARD
AT THE NEW MUSIC SEMINAR LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY 2, 2010 AT THE HENRY FONDA THEATER
February 1, 2010, Los Angeles, CA - New Music Seminar (NMS, www.newmusicseminar.biz) and Mountain Dew (www.mountaindew.com) are proud to announce a new creative partnership in support of emerging musical artists. This year the NMS-Mountain Dew Reflection Award, which recognizes and supports some of today's most-promising new independent artists, will be given to the winner of the OurStage.com powered Artist on the Verge contest. The winner of this award will be announced at New Music Seminar on Tuesday, February 2nd at the Henry Fonda Theater.
The Reflection Award was created to inspire independent artists who successfully work to build their own careers and rise to the top. The Reflection Award looks like a platinum record award but is actually a mirror, symbolically representing the significance that the artists themselves are the key to success.
The new partnership is part of a larger, growing relationship between New Music Seminar and Mountain Dew, both of which are committed to developing new platforms and educational tools for independent artists to advance their careers in the music industry.
Mountain Dew will also sponsor the 2010 NMS New Music Business Guidebook, a literary toolbox of information and materials for aspiring artists.
The NMS-Mountain Dew Artist on the Verge winner will receive a package of prizes worth over $25,000 including musical equipment, consultation, mentoring sessions, promotional, legal and marketing services. For a full listing of prizes go to www.ourstage.com/go/reflectionawardprizes.
The three Ourstage.com finalists will be at the seminar to have their performances critiqued live during the 3rd Movement by KCRW Jason Bentley, super-producer Rodney Jerkins, Chamillionaire, Tom Jackson and Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons. The audience will vote using Mozes SMS technology to select the winner from the three.
"It's one thing to talk about the need for more artists to breakthrough, but this is the first time that the New Music Seminar, with the support of Mountain Dew, will directly affect the careers of these artists on the verge," said Tom Silverman, Founder NMS.
"Mountain Dew is proud to partner with New Music Seminar to sponsor the Reflection Award, which celebrates talented, emerging artists and offers musicians much-needed assistance that brings them closer to recognizing their professional goals and personal dreams," said Frank Cooper, SVP, chief consumer engagement officer, PepsiCo Americas Beverages. "We're thrilled to be in on the ground level supporting new music and today's up-and-coming artists."
The three top finalists will be awarded travel funds and passes to Los Angeles to attend New Music Seminar on February 2, 2010 following the Grammy Awards. The three finalists will have their A&R package reviewed by the panel in a mock A&R meeting. The Artist on the Verge winner will be announced after the final Movement and will be set to perform live 15 minutes later on the New Music Seminar stage.
NMS Los Angeles brings together leaders from across the front edges of music, technology and beyond to speak and share ideas during this one-day music, networking and educational extravaganza. NMS is the must-attend conference for the industry (artists, managers, labels, etc.) who are seeking to learn and understand how to help artists rise above the noise in a shifting musical landscape.
AC/DC to Supply Soundtrack for 'Iron Man 2'
January 27, 2010
The powerhouse behind the film 'Iron Man 2' is teaming up with Aussie band AC/DC to supply a soundtrack for what is sure to be an upcoming blockbuster. Read on as The Playlist details the collaboration that will also produce a greatest hits album.
Teaming up on their second album, M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel preview a track from 'Volume Two'. Click the link below to hear the track to be released on April 5th.
AUTEUR, FILMMAKER AND ROCK MUSICIAN ROB ZOMBIE BEGINS DIRECTING AN EPISODE OF "CSI: MIAMI" TODAY,TO BE BROADCAST MONDAY, MARCH 1
This marks the Director's First Foray Into Television Filmmaker and musician Rob Zombie will bring his unique style of filmmaking to the streets of Miami on an episode of CSI: MIAMI, to be broadcast Monday, March 1 ( 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The episode begins production today and is Zombie's television directorial debut. In the episode, the CSI team discovers that a listening device has been covertly planted at a crime scene, capturing a terrifying soundtrack of the murder and, possibly, the voice of the killer. However, when it’s revealed the bug was planted by the team’s own Jesse Cardoza, the State’s Attorney tosses the taped evidence and uncovers accusations of evidence tampering by Jesse on a murder case in Los Angeles. With the integrity of his team at stake, Horatio Caine and Eric Delko travel to Los Angeles to dig into that murder and clear Jesse’s name. While in Los Angeles, Horatio find himself face to face with secrets from Jesse’s past and a dangerous element within the LAPD. "As writers, we were really pushing to create an interesting backdrop that could lend to Rob Zombie's visual style," says Marc Dube, co-executive producer. "We thought opening the episode at a macabre party, with Miami attendees all wearing stylized masks (a la "Eyes Wide Shut") would be a fun kick-off point for Rob do to what he does best -- conveying the cruel and creepy underbelly of humanity." "I am very excited to be working on a show that has such an intense and unique visual angle on the classic crime drama formula and look forward to putting my own bizarre stamp on the world of CSI: Miami," says Zombie.
A prolific musician, Zombie has multiple gold and platinum records, sales of over 15 million albums worldwide, and has directed over 25 music videos. His next album, “Hellbilly Deluxe 2,” will be released on Feb. 2nd. His re-imagining of “Halloween” claimed the highest-grossing Labor Day weekend opening ever, followed by the 2009 success “Halloween 2.” His film accomplishments also include the critically acclaimed "The Devil's Rejects" and the cult classic "House of 1000 Corpses." Zombie has made a distinct mark in the music and film worlds with his uniquely sinister point of view that has resulted in success in both arenas.
Family Force Five Song Chosen for Film
January 8, 2010
The following was released by representatives of Big Machine Media LLC:
After a wildly successful year, Family Force Five was asked to record for Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland” – directed by Tim Burton – which led to the production of “Topsy Turvy,” a mid-tempo track to be featured on the movie’s soundtrack, which is predicted to be one of the most popular soundtracks of the year. This is sure to pave the way for a good year in 2010 for the group.
Top Names Team Up for Tibet Documentary
January 4, 2010
Thom Yorke, composer Philip Glass and Damien Rice are joining talents for the upcoming documentary "When The Dragon Swallowed The Sun". Follow the link below to read more about this inspiring story about freeing Tibet.
ROADRUNNER RECORDS TO RELEASE DIGITAL EP FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) BLOCK BUSTER GOD OF WAR® III
Digital Soundtrack to Feature Exclusive Songs From Killswitch Engage, Dream Theater and Others
New York, NY: ROADRUNNER RECORDS today announced plans to release an exclusive digital extended play (EP) soundtrack for the highly anticipated PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive videogame, God of War ®III. The EP, titled God of War®: Blood & Metal, will be released in March as a part of the God of War III® Ultimate Edition, and will feature five exclusive unreleased songs from Roadrunner artists, including KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DREAM THEATER, TRIVIUM, OPETH and TAKING DAWN.
Consumers who purchase the God of War III Ultimate Edition will receive a voucher code to download the tracks, as well as downloadable music in the form of the God of War Trilogy soundtrack. Fans will also receive a special code to download a director’s cut of God of War: Unearthing the Legend, a full-length movie documentary depicting the history of the God of War franchise, access to an exclusive God of War Challenge Arena environment with up to seven unique challenges, an exclusive Kratos skin, and a limited edition art book. The God of War III Ultimate Edition will retail for $99.99 (MSRP).
“I have played the previous God of War releases,” said Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones. “To be a part of this game in any fashion is amazing! Let the rivers flow red with blood; there is vengeance to bestow! Bring me more new finishing blows to my enemies!"
“Music has always been an important part of videogames and can help bring titles to life,” said Stig Asmussen, God of War III Game Director. “Our goal is to make God of War IIIa special release in all areas and this just another way to offer fans and newcomers a worthwhile experience.”
“This is the first time in 24 years that we've written and recorded a song for anything other than one of our own albums, so we're up for the challenge and excited to have been asked,” said Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy about recording an exclusive instrumental track for the soundtrack.
“When we were initially asked to write an original song for the game, we were slightly perplexed since we’ve never actually written a track for something other than a Trivium record,” said Trivium, vocalist Matt Heafy. “But we answered the call as we are fans of the game. Writing the song was a fun experience. We started piecing riffs together on tour and then we really put time into the song when we got home and had the chance to go into the practice space to work on our ideas as a group. This new song captures a certain energy we've been trying to harness on record as well, as it will show all our fans worldwide where Trivium is heading musically in the future.”
Indie Holiday Benefit Compilation
December 15, 2009
"A Holiday Benefit" is an annual compilation album and concert featuring New York City singer/songwriters benefiting 826NYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills. This year's "A Holiday Benefit, Vol. 3" features local and upcoming indie artist Bess Rogers, along with Casey Shea, Paula Valstein, Chris Cubeta, Emily Easterly, Andy Mac, Martin Rivas, Ruby Rivers, Amber Rubarth, Chris Abad, Bryan Dunn, Benjamin Wagner and Emily Zuzik, plus album art by Emily Raw. The album will be officially released on Wednesday, December 16th at Pianos (158 Ludlow Street).
Support the artists and their cause tonight, and check out the compilation at: http://www.myspace.com/aholidaybenefit
Green Day Launches Own Version of 'Rock Band'
December 15, 2009
Veteran Rockers Green Day are set to follow in the footsteps of The Beatles by backing the second version of a band specific Rock Band game. Follow the link below to see the details of the much anticipated game.
Indie-Rockers Grizzly Bear have been tapped to provide the music for the new Derek Cianfrance film 'Blue Valentine' starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. Follow the link below to find details on the band and the film which is set to premiere early in the year at the Sundance Film Festival.
Watch Distant Relatives Webcast Live On Nat Geo Music with Nas & Damian Marley For Distant Relatives Event
Will Feature Hip-Hop and Reggae Legends In Conversation
WHAT: National Geographic Live presents a one-of-a-kind evening from its Washington, DC headquarters with some of hip-hop's most legendary figures.
"Distant Relatives", sponsored by VTech, will feature hip-hop icon Nas and Grammy-winning artist Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, son of Bob Marley, in a discussion about the often under-appreciated evolution of and deep-rooted connections between reggae and hip-hop.
WHO: Joining Nas and Marley for this conversation, moderated by MTV VJ Sway, will be key players in the development of both musical genres, including Kool Herc, Rakim, Daddy U-Roy, King Jammy, Jeff Chang, Pat McKay, Waterflow and DJ Red Alert.
Hip-hop, now a multibillion-dollar industry, originated as a vital form of cultural expression in Africa that was translocated by the slave trade to the Caribbean and the American colonies. It blossomed a half century ago in the dance halls of Kingston, Jamaica, and soon migrated to the parks jams and recreational centers of New York City, where the culture became known as hip-hop.
This evolution forms the basis of the "Distant Relatives" music project, a collaborative effort by Marley and Nas, which will comprise an album set for release in early 2010, a documentary film, performances and a series of public discussions, the first of which is this event hosted by National Geographic.)
30 Seconds To Mars Sing About New Album
December 8, 2009
Jared Leto is interviewed about the band's latest album by Rolling Stone. Click the link below to read why he says this album is about survival.
Sex Pistols Director Julien Temple is set to direct a biopic about Brit band The Kinks. Follow the link below from nme.com to find out the possible title for the film.
The following was released by representitives of Earshot Media:
WENDY’S / MYSPACE RECORDS “FRESH FACES” CAMPAIGN
DEBUTS LATEST EPISODE FEATURING LA HIP HOP ARTIST IamOMNI
WEB SERIES TO FEATURE 9 EPISODES FROM 3 DIFFERENT ARTISTS SPOTLIGHTING A ‘DAY IN THE LIFE’ OF AN EMERGING ARTIST
NEW EPISODES RELEASED EVERY WEDNESDAY; 3-SONG EP FROM EACH ARTIST AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/WENDYS
November 19, 2009—Wendy’s and MySpace Records have teamed up to launch a new Internet series called “Fresh Faces.” Building on Wendy’s motto of ‘You Know When It’s Real,’ the ongoing Web program will include 9 episodes from three different emerging artists showing what a ‘day in the life’ of a budding new artist is like.
Each “Fresh Faces” artist will have its own 3 episodes than can be seen exclusively at www.myspace.com/wendys, in addition to a 3-song EP available for free download on the site. A new episode will debut every Wednesday throughout the series.
Stay tuned for new episodes on future “Fresh Faces” artists, including a Brooklyn based beat-pop band, all handpicked from MySpace Records’ Friends and Family, a group of developing artists MySpace Records helps market and promote.
Music Match: New Moon
November 16, 2009
With the release of New Moon just days away, Janet Mock from People has taken the opportunity to pair five songs from the already top selling soundtrack to five pivotal scenes included in the second film of the four-part series.
Omnibus Press has released three books that delve deep into the world of music disputes, the rise and fall of EMI and a Film Producer's Survival Guide. Read further as this press release describes each book briefly.
The following was released by representitives of Omnibus Press:
Omnibus Press Releases Books For Those in the Music and Film Business
New York/London (November, 2009) – Omnibus Press, the leading publisher of pop and rock books has announced the publication of three new titles geared for movie producers, entertainment lawyers, music industry executives, record producers and music fans.
Pop Goes To Court by Brian Southall (Order Number: OP52206, Price: $24.95, Pages: 256) digs deep into some of the most memorable music disputes ever to merit the sober deliberations of the law, and in doing so, reveals much about our changing views on fame and the value of publicity. Elvis, Ozzy, George Michael, Metallica, George Harrison, The Smiths... They’ve all been involved in legal action over the past fifty years. Pop Goes To Court recalls some of the most entertaining and bizarre court cases ever to take rock’n’rollers into a courtroom. Bono went all litigious over a disappearing hat, one Beatle filed suit against the other three, and forty years after it was a big hit, Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” was suddenly the focus of a bitter legal wrangling over who actually wrote it. Today, celebrity litigation is an established stable of the tabloids and Pop Goes to Court presents the pioneers – the musical celebrities who took their grievances to court and usually became even more entertaining as a result.
The Rise And Fall Of EMI Records by Brian Southall (Order Number: OP52349, Price: $29.95, Pages: 316) explores and investigates EMI’s extraordinary decline from the greatness over two decades of rejected takeovers, unsuccessful mergers, executive changes, profit warnings, artist and staff cuts, press criticism and never-ending speculation. For over half a century, EMI dominated the music industry with a roster that included The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Queen, The Spice Girls and Coldplay. Author Brian Southall, a former director of EMI Music interviewed many key players at EMI and many managers, music journalists, financial analysts and rival record company executives. The result is the definitive account of a major international company’s travails. It is also an eye-opening expose of the speed at which the music industry has changed.
The Independent Film Producer’s Survival Guide: A Business And Legal Sourcebook 3rd Edition by Gunnar Erickson, Mark Halloran and Harris Tulchin (Order Number: SCH10172, Price: $24.95, Page: 416) tells you everything you need to know to produce and market an independent film—from the development process to deal making, financing, setting up the production, hiring directors and actors, securing location rights, acquiring music, calculating profits, digital movie making, distribution, and marketing your film. Written by a trio of entertainment lawyers with over 60 years combined experience, The Independent Film Producer’s Survival Guide offers clear, concise guidance for navigating the complex journey of making a movie and avoiding the legal pitfalls and business blunders.
New Victoria's Secret Ad Campaign
November 9, 2009
The following was released by representitives of Ultra Records:
NEW VICTORIA’S SECRET TV AD CAMPAIGN FEATURES SEXY SOUNDTRACK: “BABY BABY BABY” BY MAKE THE GIRL DANCE
Track Helps Launch Miraculous™ Push-Up in Michael Bay-Directed “Hello, Bombshell” Commercial
New York, NY – Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, has launched the campaign for their newest Holiday 2009 product, Miraculous™, with a stunning television ad campaign directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Bay (Transformers), and featuring music from Ultra Records recording artist Make the Girl Dance.
The new holiday campaign is titled “Hello, Bombshell,” and the commercial’s soundtrack is fittingly the Paris-based group’s first single, “Baby Baby Baby” – a sexy, pulsating French anthem for all bombshells out there. The Miraculous™ campaign launched on TV and online this week, and is scheduled to run through early December in the U.S. The commercial can be seen at the Miraculous™ website http://www.miraculouspushup.com/.
“Baby Baby Baby,” a track released by Ultra earlier this fall, has already received a lot of attention around the world for its titillating music video, featuring a series of models undressing on the streets of Paris while lipsynching the song. The video can be seen at Ultra Records’ popular YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/ultrarecords.
New remixes of “Baby Baby Baby” will be released in early December, and will be available on all digital music stores.
“Baby Baby Baby,” as heard in Victoria’s Secret’s “Hello, Bombshell” campaign, is available for download now at iTunes and wherever digital music is sold. http://www.itunes.com
The following was released by representitives of Lionsgate Music and Matriarch/Geffen Records:
LIONSGATE MUSIC, IN ASSOCIATION WITH MATRIARCH/GEFFEN RECORDS, ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF SOUNDTRACK TO LEE DANIELS' HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE Soundtrack Features Music By Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and More First Single Is Co-Producer Mary J. Blige's "I Can See In Color"
SANTA MONICA, CA and VANCOUVER, BC - Lionsgate Music, the music arm of Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF,) the leading next generation studio,in association with Matriarch/Geffen Records, will release the official soundtrack for Lee Daniels' highly anticipated, prize-winning film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE. The soundtrack was available online beginning November 3rd and will be in stores November 23rd. It was produced by Daniels along with Mary J. Blige, whose new song "I Can See In Color" will be the first single. The track has already garnered raves, with Rolling Stone extolling it as "...a knockout song...expressing the goal of Precious to see the world in color." Other artists featured on the star-studded soundtrack include Queen Latifah, Mahalia Jackson and Grace Hightower. According to Daniels, these artists were selected because they "resonate not only in Precious' world, but speak to your soul no matter who you are."
The songs on the soundtrackeffectively capture this groundbreaking film's powerful, universal message about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Set in 1987, PRECIOUS tells the story of Harlem teenager Claireece "Precious" Jones, who overcomes tremendous obstacles to discover her own worth, beauty and potential Precious' tale is perfectly complimented by this deeply moving collection of songs - songs that are the sound of Precious' resilient, questing spirit, which carries her through such intense struggle. Courage and determination, passionately expressed by Mary J. Blige, Jean Carn, Donna Allen and others, are touchstones of Precious' story and Daniels' film; ultimately the message will reverberate in listeners and audiences alike.
The film and its standout performances have already received myriad critical accolades and top prizes at major international film festivals. Breakout star Gabourey Sidibe was featured on the cover of a recent New York Times Magazine, and was touted as "beyond incredible" by Access Hollywood, who called the film "amazing...not to be missed." Time Magazine lauded it as "an unabashedly inspirational anthem." The Oscar® buzz is already in full swing, with predictions coming from the New York Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Time Magazine, Elle Magazine, The New York Post and more.
PRECIOUS premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Acting. It has since screened at such prestigious venues as the Cannes International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, and has won audience prizes at the Toronto International Film Festival, the San Sebastian Film Festival and the recently concluded Chicago International Film Festival. It is the only film ever to receive the Audience awards at both Sundance and Toronto.
For a synopsis and other information regarding PRECIOUS, please visit the official website, http://www.weareallprecious.com.
About PRECIOUS: Lionsgate in association with Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry present A Lee Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment Group Production of PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, directed by Lee Daniels from a screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher based on the book Push, a novel by Sapphire. The film stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz and introduces Gabourey Sidibe. PRECIOUS was produced by Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness. Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lisa Cortés and Tom Heller are Executive Producers; Simone Sheffield serves as Co-Executive Producer; Mark G. Mathis is Co-Producer; and Asger Hussain serves as Associate Producer.
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE Soundtrack Track Listing:
01 I Can See In Color - Mary J. Blige 02 He Is The Joy - Donna Allen 03 Was That All It Was - Jean Carn 04 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking - Sunny Gale 05 Come Into My House - Queen Latifah 06 Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Mahalia Jackson 07 Love Is The Message - Mfsb (Featuring The Three Degrees) 08 Now That I Know Who I Am - Nona Hendryx 09 System - Labelle 10 Somethin's Comin' My Way - Grace Hightower 11 It Took A Long Time - Labelle 12 Letters (From The Original Score) - Mario Grigorov
Executive Producer: Lee Daniels & Mary J. Blige Soundtrack Producer: Lynn Fainchtein
EMI sues Santa Cruz-based website
November 4, 2009
Santa Cruz, California based website BlueBeat.com has apparently committed a music faux pas by marketing otherwise unavailable tracks by The Beatles. Follow the link as Christopher Morris from Variety details the lawsuit by EMI.
The following was released by representatives of Star Making Machinery:
Suzanna Choffel Wins 2nd Place in International Songwriting Competition and Gets Song Placement in Global Dell™/Windows® 7 Advertisement Hotly Anticipated New Album Currently In Production; Release Scheduled For Early 2010
AUSTIN, TX - 10/23/09 - Austin musician Suzanna Choffel has been awarded 2nd Place in the AAA category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC)ISCwinners . The New York Times declared, "ISC has the most impressive group of judges from a variety of industry backgrounds in any songwriting competition. This makes ISC the songwriting competition to take note of." ISC Judges included music industry luminaries such as Tom Waits, Ray Davies, Neil Finn, KT Tunstall, Robert Smith, Black Francis, and Steve Lillywhite. Suzanna's award-winning song was "Hey Mister", from her first album "Shudders & Rings". A live performance of the song can be viewed at youtube - Hey Mister .
Suzanna Choffel's highly anticipated second album is currently in production, with release scheduled for early 2010. The song "Archer" from the upcoming album was recently licensed for use in a new global Dell™ advertisement highlighting the launch of the Windows® 7 operating system. The advertisement can be seen at dell.com Windows 7 site starting October 23, 2009.
Suzanna Choffel said, "I'm thrilled by the award from ISC, whose judges are some of my favorite artists - and am super excited that a new song from my upcoming album has already been licensed. Kudos to the team at Super!Alright! for their wildly creative media work."
These accomplishments follow Suzanna's success at SXSW 2009, where she won the "Best Indie Band" prize at the Austin Music Awards, and her official SXSW Showcase was praised by veteran music critic Jim DeRogatis (Chicago Sun-Times, NPR) who wrote, "Choffel impressed me more than any singer-songwriter I've heard here, with a unique sound equal parts Beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity. Think Feist meets Erykah Badu, with a hint of Tex-Mex seasoning."
Suzanna Choffel's next major performance will be at the Voodoo Experience 2009 Festival on Nov. 1 in New Orleans, LA.
Them Crooked Vultures Announce First Album
October 23, 2009
Supergroup Them Crooked Vultures have announced the release of their first album on November 17th. Also included is a track listing and tour details. Article by Rolling Stone.
Google is possibly launching a search engine that will offer free streams and MP3 downloads. Click on the link and find out what else the new project will offer. Article by Gil Kaufman.
Blur, along with a bevy of other rock artists, have signed on for the new 'Lego Rock Band'. Read on as Rolling Stone provides a track listing of all songs included on the new game.
The creator of 'The Simpsons' has been tapped to curate indie music festival All Tomorrow's Parties. Read on as Andrzej Lukowski describes how the ex-music journalist got the gig.
Two independent record labels that own the licensing rights to two songs by German musician Ulrich Schnauss, have brought suit against Guns N' Roses for using portions of the songs. Story by Christine Kearney of Billboard.com.
Paul McCartney's three-night stint that christened Citi Field this past summer will be released on a 2CD/1DVD combo on November 17th. Highlights include an encore cameo by Billy Joel. Article by Rolling Stone.
Based off the book 'I Slept With Joey Ramone' this biopic is headed from independent leadership to 20th Century Fox's Searchlight division. Article by Steven Zeitchik and Matthew Belloni of The Hollywood Reporter.
Is it possible that we could soon have a lower volume limit on our mp3 players? If the European Commission has its way; Yes. Read on as www.nme.com details the possible shift in the way we listen to music.
The 14-track collection from Karen O and the Kids is as clever and eclectic as the indie-rock supergroup that recorded it. Reviews and sneak peaks of tracks are supplied by theplaylist.blogspot.com.
Steven Spielberg and Showtime are in talks to develop a series about putting on a Broadway show. Expected to join in the musical-meets-scripted series is the team who brought "Hairspray" to the big screen.
Sibling duo Jack and Meg White take us on a journey under the Great Northern Lights in a documentary following their 2007 Canadian Tour. Article by Dennis Harvey of Variety.
20dot20 has a new location and will be hosting a Music and Media Mixer TONIGHT September 24th! Follow this link to find out details on this special networking event.
A refreshing spin on classic 80's song 'Don't Stop Believin' and Rhianna's hit 'Take a Bow' help the talented cast of singers from Fox's show 'Glee' earn a spot on Billboard's Hot 100. Read Aylala Ben-Yehuda and Silvio Pietroluongo's take on the success reported by HollywoodReporter.com.
Matt Bellamy of Muse confirms they will join the growing list of rock artists for the new Twilight film, 'New Moon'. Follow the link to see who else NME.com reports is on the soundtrack.
Ellen can't dance her way out of not paying licensing fees for well over one thousand song recordings. Read on as ProSound News details the lawsuit filed against the producers of the popular daytime talkshow.
Radiohead may never make another album again. But that doesn't mean their done making music -- quite the opposite.
Read Eric Pfanner's article in the NY Times to find out more:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/business/media/24iht-cache24.html?ref=media
Crystal Method Scores X Games 3D
August 18, 2009
The following was released by representatives of The Crystal Method:THE CRYSTAL METHOD PROVIDE SCORE FOR ‘X GAMES 3D: THE MOVIE’ IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE AUGUST 21NEW VIDEO FOR “DROWN IN THE NOW” INTERCUT WITH MASSIVE ACTION SCENES FROM THE FILM AVAILABLE Hard-hitting electronic music comes to the big screen this summer! THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s music is being used to score the new ESPN film X Games 3D: The Movie, due in 3D theatres across the country August 21. The electronic music duo’s various works will be featured throughout the film including original tracks and reworked versions of material from their current album DIVIDED BY NIGHT, as well as from their earlier records. The full-length feature film X Games 3D: The Movie is the first sports-themed 3D film which captures the drama and spectacle that play out at the X Games and tells the stories of the iconic action sports personalities Shaun White, Travis Pastrana, Danny Way, Ricky Carmichael, Kyle Loza and Bob Burnquist. Available now is a new version of THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s “Drown In The Now” video in which scenes from the movie--that immerse sports fans into the world of action sports and its top stars--are interspersed with the original animation version featuring vocalist Matisyahu.The new version of the video for THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s “Drown In The Now” can be viewed at www.thecrystalmethod.comwww.myspace.com/thecrystalmethod
Music labels have reached a deal with online stations for new, lowered royalty rates for music streaming, giving the once struggling industry of internet radio a chance. Read the whole New York Times article by Claire Cain Miller here:
Gael MacGregor writes about the new sound recognition technology BlueArrow, describing how it works and how it applies to the music industry and music supervision.
NYC Composers Collaborate with Directors of 2009 Silverdocs ClosingNight Feature Film
New York, NY – G&E Music recently scored the feature-length HBODocumentary, The Nine Lives of Marion Barry, to premier closing nightat the 2009 Silverdocs festival in Washington D.C. on June 20 anddebut on HBO August 10. Composers Glenn Schloss and Erik Blicker (G&E)worked closely with the filmmakers, Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer, tocreate the musical heart and soul of this decades-spanning look at thelife and times of Barry, a polarizing political force. “Music is amajor component of this film,” says Oppenheimer, “And, G&E created theemotional core of the soundtrack.”
The Washington D.C native co-director/producers were grantedunprecedented access in the making of this documentary about Barry,who served as D.C. mayor from 1979 until 1991, when he was arrested ondrug charges and sentenced to six months in prison. The film follows Barry’s storied civil rights work and notorious politicalcareer from the 1960s up to present day, where he currently serves asa D.C. city councilman. Musically, the film score and soundtrack isan evolution from The Meters-style funk to 80s hip-hop to modernelectronica.
Oppenheimer describes, “Musically, G&E created the overall mood of thefilm. They were so giving and worked tirelessly until we found thatemotional center — the sounds that felt right and evoked those certainfeelings we were looking for. And, they really hit that 60s and 70sfunky soul sound, which was key.”With an experimental ambient record project in the wings, Schloss andBlicker were creatively primed to develop the Nine Lives score. “Inaddition to looking for composers who could cover the gamut ofdifferent musical genres and eras, the filmmakers were also lookingfor a core film sound that was minimalistic and ambient, yet organicand kind of twisted, says Blicker. “We’ve been exploring andexperimenting with ambient music recently, kicking around the idea ofdoing a record. So, this project was especially compelling to us.”
G&E kicked off the writing process with some live funk sessions,developing thematic elements that would course through the film score.“We took those themes and morphed them into all kinds of ambientmusical beds and did some heavy electronic exploration along the way,”says Schloss. Oppenheimer, who served as the film’s music supervisor,was totally on-board for the sonic exploration. “Toby would come inand we’d spend the day twisting sounds, just totally experimentingmusically and sonically,” says Schloss. “We provided Toby and Danawith a slew of tracks that they could take into the edit room. Wedeveloped a Marion Barry theme, and his wife and the establishmentalso had themes.”
On collaborating in the studio with G&E, Oppenheimer notes, “Theseguys are so patient and great — working together really helped us findour musical directions without wasting time going back and forthendlessly as I’ve experienced on other projects. A lot of composersaren’t open to that level of collaboration, but it ultimately saveseveryone a lot of time.”
G&E’s work on Nine Lives also inspired the composers to complete theirrecord of ambient music, which they’re releasing under the nameAmbient Gelly. “We’d created so many interesting anddifferent-sounding instruments by electronically manipulating andbending organic sounds,” says Blicker. “We ended up composing so muchmusic using these unique instruments — some of which we developed forNine Lives and others that went onto form this record.” Get into someAmbient Gelly at www.myspace.com/ambientgelly
Sound mixing for The Nine Lives of Marion Barry was done at FlavorLab,a division of G&E Music.
For more information about The Nine Lives ofMarion Barry and the filmmakers, visit www.florfilms.com andwww.hbo.com/events/ninelivesofmarionbarry.And, for more on G&E Music, visit www.gemusic.com.
Fader Records' indie/pop band "Matt and Kim" has been defined by some as the "soundtrack/definitive sound" of Brooklyn. Check out their fascinating interview with Baeble Music here:
Like all things Michael Jackson, the licensing value of his catalog is anticipated to rise in the next few years.
Read about this and more in Tim Arango's and Ben Sisario's article in the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/27/business/media/27finances.html?pagewanted=1&ref=media
Antipiracy Download Deal Reached
June 16, 2009
According to Eric Pfanner of the New York Times, Universal Music Group, the largest recording company in the world, and Virgin Media, an UK-based entertainment business, reached a deal that will allow unlimited downloads for Virgin Media subscribers. The deal aims to take steps toward the battle against piracy.
Read more about the details of the deal at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/technology/internet/16music.html?ref=music
Billboard Music and Advertising Conference Recap
June 10, 2009
For those of you who couldn't attend, here are recaps and wrap-ups of Billboard's Music and Advertising conference on June 4-5th in New York.
Known for its award-winning original scores, NYC’s PROPELLER Music and Sound Design also offers a growing, premium music library of ready-to-license music tracks. Their latest release is Volume 3, which includes contributions from some of today’s top musicians and composers. The music in this library is “top-quality original music created for high-end advertising and broadcast production”, according to creative director/composer Doug Hall.
The PROPELLER music library is also available online (www.propellermusic.com), where music supervisors, editors and ad agency creatives can quickly parse the entire library with a new search engine. Those who prefer physical CDs can get a free copy of the new PROPELLER Music Library Volume 3 by contacting PROPELLER Music.
PROPELLER Music & Sound Design is a full-service music production resource in NYC creating innovative original music, rearrangements, sound design and mixing for commercials, films, television, radio, and the web. For more information, please visit www.propellermusic.com.
Licensing Goes Live
June 4, 2009
Licensing is part of an increasingly creative approach to music-related revenue streams worldwide.
"Music Supervision" co-author is also the brains behind NYC advanced electronic music project Impossible Objects. Check out his two newest songs, "Averted Gaze" and "Devoted" on iTunes today!
Brooklyn Vegan's "This Week in Music Licensing" is an obvious favorite at MusicSupervisionCentral.com. If you haven't already, check out Ryan Barkin's last entry at:
A British label is beginning a new brand of partnerships involving pre-paid credit cards, grocery stores, and their roster of artists. Read more about their venture here.
TWiN pays homage to influential album covers and great music and sound with the help of the Q Department. http://www.boardsmag.com/articles/online/20090427/directorseriestwin.html
The Perfect Musical Moment
April 22, 2009
Music supervisor Dawn Sutter Madell describes the elements that make a musical partnership with a concept or image stand out in utter perfection.
We Are Hunted attempts to act as a Billboard chart for the music people are listening to and talking about on the web. Find out who is topping the web charts right now.
The following was released today by Editor's Choice Music:
EDITOR’S CHOICE MUSIC DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE FOR FAST ACCESS TO POWERFUL PRODUCTION MUSIC LIBRARY
www.editorschoicemusic.com Provides Convenient Access to Diverse Collection Founded by Award-Winning Composer Gary Fitzgerald
RALEIGH, NC – April 13: Editor's Choice Music (ECM), a leading library of production music and sound design for film, television, advertising and multimedia, has launched a full-featured new website at www.EditorsChoiceMusic.com.
Registered users of the site can quickly preview, download and license over 2000 titles, from a roster of top artists selected by Emmy Award-winning composer Gary Fitzgerald. Twenty-five categories of music and sound design provide an extremely diverse range of styles, giving music supervisors, directors, and producers convenient access to top tracks.
Since being founded in 2001, ECM has been tapped by media producers worldwide for a wide variety of productions, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX, HBO, MTV, The Travel Channel, The History Channel, America’s Most Wanted, and dozens more.
“Getting music now, ease of use, and downloading a wide range of music quickly -- in many desired categories and genres -- is what our new website is all about,”says Gary Fitzgerald, Owner of Editors Choice Music Library. “Our clients can use the Website to suggest a music category, live assistance is on call, and original music composition from our in-house staff or roster of composers is always available.”
About Editor’s Choice Music: Editors Choice Music (ECM) Library was founded in 2001 by Emmy Award-winning composer Gary Fitzgerald. What began as a collection of 10 CDs of Fitzgerald’s music quickly grew into a collection of music of many choice composers from around the world. ECM’s music has been used in productions for elite media producers including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX, HBO, MTV, The Travel Channel, The History Channel, America’s Most Wanted, and many more. For more information, please visit www.editorschoicemusic.com.
Ring Tones Over $253 Million!
April 10th, 2009
BMI reports ring tone sales of over $235 Million in 2009!
ASCAP Collects and Warns about Digital Distributio
March 17, 2009
ASCAP reports earnings and a low operating expenses ratio of 11.3%. However, the PRO cautions artists to negotiate well in order to license music digitally.
The following was released by representatives of Blastwave
Blastwave FX Releases Sound Effects Libraries on USB Flash Drives
20 Libraries Now Available in Multiple Formats on USB Flash Drives
Detroit, Michigan, March 2, 2009 – Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects label, today announced the release of 20 sound effects libraries on USB Flash Drive. The libraries currently available on USB Flash Drive include:
Ambience I, Animals I, Cartoon I, Emergency I, Fire I, Foley I, Horror I, Household I, Humans I, Impact I, Industry I, Musical I, Office I, Science Fiction I, Sports I, Technology I, Transportation I, Warfare I, Water I, and Weather I.
Each library is delivered on a 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or16 GB USB Flash Drive depending on the format selected. Available formats include 16/44.1, 24/28, and 24/96 broadcast .wav files.
Blastwave FX libraries delivered on USB Flash Drives feature:
• USB 2.0 (56mm x 16mm x 9mm)
• MAC/PC compatibility
• 100% HD Sound Effects (24/96 native recorded)
• Multiple Formats: 16/44.1, 24/28, and 24/96 broadcast .wav files
• Embedded Metadata for Search
• Royalty-Free
"Blastwave FX is committed to pushing the envelope in sonic quality, selection, format, metadata and delivery,” said Ric Viers of Blastwave FX. “The release of 20 Blastwave FX libraries on USB Flash Drives is an industry first and underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence.”
About Blastwave FX Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com) develops next-generation HD sound effects libraries for professional audio production. Blastwave FX libraries, including the flagship SONOPEDIA™, serve as royalty-free creative resources for audio professionals worldwide in post, broadcast, film, television, video games, animation, radio, new media and beyond.
Sony's campaign for its new line of music devices introduces us to innovative Japanese DJs, whose extraordinary uses of gadgets create ingenious sounds.
NYU is holding a Music and the Movies Concert March 2nd at 8:00 PM featuring the music of Leonard Rosenman. Click the link before for more information:
From musical montages to collaborative performances, Billboard describes the musical moments of this year's Academy Awards, along with Slumdog's sweep of music awards.
Google closes down it's radio advertising program after minimal success. Forty jobs are lost due to this recent change. One of the mean reasons Google is getting out of radio was the inability to track ROI. Check out the full article here:
Rising stars in the independent folk/rock music scene collaborate on the latest "Red Hot Compilation," which drops February 16th, for the fight against AIDS, bringing awareness through contributions of original music. Read about the cause and this year's amazing track list here.
Recording musicians sue over an AFM tax on special payments from Sound Recording Special Payments Fund and the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund. http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=2578
Branded Tunes of Hope
February 10, 2009
Marketers create ads to associate their brands with hope and happiness through catchy "hope anthems." Watch, listen, and contemplate the effectiveness of music, a brand name, and images of hope. http://adage.com/songsforsoap/post?article_id=134384
Indian Films Embrace Euphonix
February 10, 2009
A film mix engineer explains his choice to use Euphonix to craft the soundtrack of Hindi blockbuster hit, Ghajini.
Chicago indie music examiner Jyn Radakovits chooses to not just write about some of the big stars and winners from last nights Grammys, but also about some of the more indie artists featured during the commercials.
The outbreak of Guitar Hero and Rock band have revolutionized the power of music supervision in video games. Billboard highlights the record sales of the "games that made music matter."
Author Hal Bringman talks about an air of change at this years MIDEM conference, due to economic woes and the unarguable presence of the digital revolution. Bringman even discusses some developments between music and brand marketing!
South By Southwest, a huge music and media conference that features bands, films, and emerging technology, has just come out with their March 2009 schedule. Check out their website here:http://sxsw.com
An Artist's Take on Band-Brand Deals
February 2, 2009
With the rising trend of corporate sponsorship of independent bands, both artists and fans are revising the definition of selling out. Charlie Moran comments in his Ad Age article on indie pop duo Matt & Kim's interview with Pitchfork on the topic.
Rolling Stone published a great article today featuring the best musical moments of last night's festivities, including YouTube videos.Check out the link below to see some music supervision in action!
The following was released by representatives of Immediate Music:
IMMEDIATE MUSIC LAUNCHES NEW “IM BANDS” DIVISION: COMPANY WILL NOW LICENSE MUSIC FROM POPULAR BANDS FOR FILM, TV, VIDEOGAME AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS— NITIAL BANDS SIGNED TO NEW DIVISION ARE EARLY STATES, DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS, THE UNDERWATER, CHEATER, AND GLOBUS
Santa Monica, CA, Dec. 3, 2008 – Immediate Music, Hollywood’s preeminent supplier of original music for high profile, major studio feature film trailers and television projects, has launched a new division. Entitled “IM Bands,” the division will license music from hot, contemporary bands, as well as from previously notable ones, for film, TV, videogame and TV commercial projects. Immediate Music co- founders/composers/producers Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman made the announcement. Spearheaded by Immediate Music’s Director of Operations Emily Weber, the new IM Bands Division has initially signed the bands Early States, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Underwater, Cheater, and Globus. Said Weber,
“Immediate Music is renowned for having the best trailer music in the industry. Since we like to think that we have the ‘best ears’ in the business, we have decided that now would be a good time to add some talented bands to our roster. The initial bands we have signed are all exciting, popular and rockin’, and we will be making their songs available for licensing to our film, TV, videogame and advertising clients. We are also planning to sign a number of additional bands to our new division within the coming weeks and months.”
ABOUT EARLY STATES: Early States, fronted by 18-year old Zack Gray, is a Roseville, CA based band currently being featured on MTV.com. Pulling from influences as diverse as U2, Augustana, Radiohead and Copeland, Early States delivers a powerful, emotional seven-song EP called “Powerlines.” With singles such as “An Answer” and “Smoke in My Eyes,” the band taps into rock fans love for great guitar riffs and choruses; and with anthem “Back to the Start,” the band truly hits another level and showcases their song-writing abilities Filling out the band is Shaun O'Brien (piano, guitar), and Brandon Lee (drums), Tom Hatch (Bass) and Nick Silva (Guitar). Formed in December of 2007 by Zack and Shaun, the band began to pick up momentum after taking first place at a battle of the bands competition in San Francisco, and being invited to play the Maloof Money Cup in Orange County, CA, widely known as the biggest skateboard competition ever hosted.
ABOUT DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS: Raised in Memphis and based in Nashville, folk rock singer-guitarist Drew Holcomb is, on one level, the sum of those musically iconic cities. In the past four years, he has logged in more than 500 concert dates across the country from solo coffeehouse gigs to clubs, festivals, and colleges with his band, the Neighbors. He has also opened for Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, and a number of other well known acts. That Holcomb has sold almost 10,000 CDs in the process is equally impressive, given he has done it all without any major label or music industry support. Not bad for someone who laughingly calls himself a “recovering singer-songwriter.” Holcomb, 26, began playing the guitar and writing songs while a student at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. His first two records were 2004’s “Lost & Found,” and the acclaimed follow-up, “Washed in Blue” (its track, “Long Gone Away,” was featured on the Lifetime TV series “Army Wives.”) A concert album, “Live in Memphis,” came next, marking the end of his musical tenure in the Bluff City. Holcomb’s backing band, the Neighbors, is comprised of guitarist Nathan Dugger, bassist Rich Brinsfield, and drummer Jon Radford, all of whom live in the same East Nashville area as Holcomb, hence the group’s name. The band’s most recent studio album, “Passenger Seat,” is a record of big songs, big gestures, and big heart.
ABOUT THE UNDERWATER: Hailing from York, Pennsylvania, the Underwater have been on a steady rise since their inception in late 2001. After a successful tour in 2002 with hardcore legends Zao, Unearth, Underoath and Dead Poetic, the band entered the studio to record their debut album entitled “Bleed Me Blue” (EP.) The album was released nationally on Tribunal Records in early 2003, and then was later released in Europe on Lifeforce/Impression Music in the late summer of 2003. In less than a year’s time, the release had sold in excess of 6,000 copies, giving the Underwater the opportunity to land supporting gigs with Nickelback, Supergrass, Seether, and The Fire Theft, to name a few. The band completed several European headlining tours, during which they received massive support from fans as well as the media. The single "To Find You" received heavy rotation on many European radio stations, and even charted top 25 on stations in Switzerland and Austria. In 2004 the band had a chance to work with famed producer David Bendeth (Hawthorne Heights, Imarobot, Breaking Benjamin.) During that session, they finished the tracks "Fallen One" and "Everyone." In 2005, the Underwater released their second EP in 2 years entitled "Lungs,” which became the 1 seller at FYE / Coconuts.com in the localeyez section which led to retail distribution through FYE and Coconuts in PA, NJ, DE & WV, in addition to the pre-xisting distribution through all Record and Tape Traders in MD. In April 2006, the Underwater was named XM Radio artist of the week, adding to their radio success. From 2006-2007, the band played numerous shows including shows with Live, Shinedown, Fuel, Trapt, Saliva, Quiet Drive, Dropping Daylight, Halestorm, City Sleeps and Lennon, among others. The LP "Forces," recorded with David Bendeth, Warren Riker and Marshall Deasy and mastered by Ted Jensen, was released in May 2008.
ABOUT CHEATER: During 1980, Cheater’s market grew steadily throughout all of Western New York State, and Cheater soon became a top drawing band in the North Eastern U.S., setting attendance records everywhere they went. Their combination of original music and their great, original rock songs made them an irresistible draw. The band’s “Ten Cent Love Affair” album in 1980 sold over 10,000 copies, having only been released in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. In 2005, the band released its 1983 recordings entitled “Cheater-1983” on CD for the first time. Internet sales of that CD made Cheater a well known band all over Europe, Australia, Japan, and Italy, as well as the rest of the U.S. No longer an actively performing band, Cheater was comprised of Jeff Cosco, vocals, Don Mancuso, guitar, Chris Mawdesley, guitar, Kevin McKee, bass, Blayne Pierce, keyboards, and Ron Rocco, drums (Black Sheep) started it all. The 1983 shows and recordings introduced Jimmy Fox, drums. In the early 1990's, Mike Gladstone, guitar, was brought aboard for Cheater reunion shows.
ABOUT GLOBUS: Globus’ recent CD, “Epicon,” is powerful Epic Rock, and features rock, pop, classical and world music songs—originally showcased on movie screens worldwide, but now with added lyrics-- fused with orchestra and choir. During its limited test launch, which took place only in the UK, “Epicon” sold over 10,000 CD units. Globus’ filmed live concert, held at the Wembley Center in London, has been seen across UK television, and the band’s three MTV-style music videos have enjoyed widespread UK TV popularity. (Note: Immediate Music co-founder Yoav Goren is a member of Globus.) Regarding “Epicon,” UK-based music critic Jim Bloomington, said, “The ‘Epicon’ album is very well done. Clearly alot of work went into filling out these tracks into music that stands on its own, and it shows. I can’t stress this point enough–this album must have been a labor of love. The approach the producers took allowed them to market their music to a broader audience than just hard core movie trailer fanatics. Some of the tracks, like ‘Preliator’ (a track derived from the “Spider-Man 2” movie trailer,) are truly enhanced by the added content -- I could simply listen to it over and over until the CD wears out. These tracks are so good that Globus will surely develop a core of fanatics who are eagerly awaiting their next project.”
ABOUT IMMEDIATE MUSIC: Co-founded in 1993 by composers/producers Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman, and currently celebrating its 15th anniversary year, Immediate Music is widely acknowledged as Hollywood’s preeminent supplier of original music for high profile, major studio motion picture trailers. In the competitive market of motion picture advertising, the quality of Immediate Music’s compositions, as well as its high production levels, have consistently measured up against the finest motion picture scores in the entertainment industry. In addition to the critical acclaim they regularly receive from the motion picture industry, Goren and Fayman have also had success in the world of television. The composers are the winners of a 2007 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Music Composition in a Sports Program,” for their work on "The XX Olympic Winter Games: The Stories of Torino.” This Emmy was bestowed by the National Television Academy of Arts & Sciences during the 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports held in NYC in 2007. Yoav Goren is also the winner of a 2008 “BMI Award” for his work on The Olympics telecast cited above. Some of Immediate Music’s most recent campaigns include the creation of original music for trailers promoting “Hancock,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” “Pirates of the Caribbean 3,” “Horton Hears a Who,” “Hellboy 2,” “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” and the custom score for “Dragonball,” as well as the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.” Historically, the company has also provided music to the trailers behind such other renowned movies as “X-Men 1-3,” “Spiderman 2 & 3,” “Harry Potter 1-5,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “Pirates: Dean Man’s Chest,” “Superman Returns,” “Lord of the Rings,” “Gladiator” and “American Beauty,” among them. Immediate Music has also provided music for the promotional campaigns behind such TV programs as “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Six Feet Under,” “Weeds,” “Prison Break,” “24,” The Closer,” “Saving Grace,” HBO’s “John Adams,” The Olympics, NFL Super Bowl telecasts, NHL playoffs and more. Immediate Music recently produced the theme music provided the custom in-show score for NBC’s hit TV series “American Gladiators.” Ad campaigns to which the company has provided music include those promoting Toyota, Ford, DirecTV, Amstel, Hitachi and Blu-Ray. Immediate Music’s prestigious clients include such major entertainment and advertising companies as Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, The Weinstein Company, Lions Gate, CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO, FOX, FOX Sports, Turner Network Television, IMAX and Saatchi & Saatchi to name some.
Immediate Music’s new headquarters is located in Santa Monica, CA. The website is www.immediatemusic.com
Nexstar Selects Stephen Arnold Music
November 13, 2008
The following was released by representatives of Stephen Arnold Music:
STEPHEN ARNOLD MUSIC NAMED NEWS MUSIC PROVIDER FOR NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP
Top 20 TV Broadcasting Company Selects SAM’s ‘Commanding Sonic Branding’ for Deal Covering Initial 20+ Stations
DALLAS – November 10, 2008: Stephen Arnold Music (www.stephenarnoldmusic.com) (SAM), the trendsetters in music composition and developers of Commanding Sonic Branding, have announced a deal to provide a wide range of music services to the Nexstar Broadcasting Group (NASDAQ: NXST). The agreement calls for SAM to provide each station with news music from SAM’s award-winning news music catalogue and to produce a series of custom image songs for the stations in the Nexstar group.
Nexstar’s selection of SAM is the latest in an ongoing collaboration between the companies. The arrangement will initially include approximately 20 Nexstar stations and will eventually grow to represent more than 40. With each SAM news music package comprised of 20-30 music themes, the deal with Nexstar will involve hundreds of music cuts.
“At Nexstar, we want to surround ourselves with the best in the business, and that’s what we feel Stephen Arnold Music to be,” says Blake Russell, VP Marketing and Operations for Nexstar. “They lead in-depth strategic planning with us to work with our stations on their identity, and give each one of them something original and specific to their needs. SAM’s expertise with sonic branding is important to Nexstar –they create the sounds eliciting the top-of-mind recall that we need on a daily basis.”
One of the industry’s foremost pioneers in sonic branding, SAM President Stephen Arnold’s proven methods of Commanding Sonic Branding are recognized worldwide. SAM has been central to the identity of such clients as Nexstar, Fox Business Channel, CNN Headline News, The Weather Channel, and a full 35% of all US local TV markets.
“SAM has been at the forefront of serving local stations for over 15 years,” Arnold says. “’Commanding Sonic Branding’ is at the core of our innovative approach in working with stations, developing a comprehensive brand strategy for the whole day and each show. Nexstar has an advanced approach to broadcasting, and they clearly recognize the meaningful benefits that sonic branding brings to marketing their stations.”
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About Stephen Arnold Music: As a multiple Emmy, Addy and Promax Gold award-winning music production company, Stephen Arnold Music has over 15 years of success in delivering the sounds that make a difference to networks, television stations, advertising agencies, film studios and video game companies the world over. The company's Commanding Sonic Branding approach to music production and commitment to industry-leading service is at the core of its promise. For more information, please visit http://www.stephenarnoldmusic.com.
All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.: Nexstar Broadcasting Group currently owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 50 television stations in 29 markets in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and New York. Nexstar’s television station group includes affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW and reaches approximately 8.2% of all U.S. television households.
Universal Publishing Adds Immediate Music
November 5, 2008
The following was released today by represenatives of Immediate Music:
UNIVERSAL PUBLISHING PRODUCTION MUSIC
TO REPRESENT IMMEDIATE MUSIC CATALOG
Los Angeles, CA, November 4, 2008– Universal Publishing Production Music (UPPM,) a division of Universal Music Publishing Group, and Immediate Music, Hollywood’s preeminent supplier of original music for high profile, major studio feature film trailers, today announced they have entered into a worldwide deal by which UPPM will be representing music from the catalog of Immediate Music in all territories outside the U.S., Japan, Korea, and Benelux.
The announcement was jointly made today by Mr. Gary Gross, Worldwide President, UPPM, and by Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman,
co-founders/composers/producers, Immediate Music.
Regarding the new agreement, Mr. Gross said, “Immediate Music is famous for their unique sound, high quality productions and reputation of supplying music for blockbuster film trailers. We are thrilled to be representing this important catalog of work, and to generate new revenue opportunities for Immediate Music composers in expanded territories.”
Mr. Fayman said, “Universal Publishing Production Music was the natural choice for our decision to market our music internationally, because we believe they are the preeminent supplier of high level production music throughout the world. Their sincere support of our music, combined with our trust in their global marketing vision and leadership under Gary Gross, made us want to be part of the Universal Publishing Production Music family.”
Adds Mr. Goren, "Immediate Music is thrilled to join with Universal Publishing Production Music in opening new avenues of creative and publishing opportunities for both entities. We are looking forward to very fruitful alliance with UPPM’s talented international team."
Universal Publishing Production Music (a unit of Universal Music Publishing Group,) is the leading production music group in the world, with a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of 5,000 CDs of UMPG-owned repertoire, encompassing over 100,000 titles from over twenty-five different labels. The company's catalogues include Atmosphere, Bruton, and Chappell from the U.K, Chronic Trax, EVO, FirstCom, Killer Tracks, MasterSource, Network Music, and OneMusic from the
U.S., Galerie and Koka Media from
France, Match Music from
Sweden, UBM from
Germany, RCAL from
Italy, and Vitamin A from
Australia. Universal Publishing Production Music has production music library operations in the
U.S.,
U.K.,
France,
Germany,
Benelux, Hungary,
Italy,
Scandinavia, South Africa,
Australia,
Spain,
Greece,
Turkey and throughout
Asia.
UPPM Libraries are consistently a top choice for all major television networks, film studios and corporate clients of all sizes. Recent major motion picture placements include “Sex In the City,” “Love Guru,” “The House Bunny,” “Bolt,” “
Beverly HillsChihuahua ,” “Hamlet 2,” “The Mummy 3,” “Tropic Thunder,” “American Teen,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Superhero Movie,” and more.
Television placements have included “Ugly Betty,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Army Wives,” “Burn Notice,” “Prison Break,” “Medium,” “Unhitched,” “America’s Next Top Model,” and “Law & Order,” to name a few. Recent advertising campaigns include Mercedes Benz, Philips, Miller Beer, Peroni, Quizno’s, and Dodge, among others.
UPPM serves the niche business that creates, produces, and licenses music for use primarily as “background” or “mood” music for use in film/TV, advertising, broadcast and corporate clients. Owning both the Master and the Copyright for the composition, UPPM allows clients to license both, in an easy and affordable one-stop shop.
Immediate Music was co-founded in 1993 by composers/producers Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman, and is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary year. In the competitive market of motion picture advertising, the quality of Immediate Music’s compositions, as well as its high production levels, have consistently measured up against the finest motion picture scores in the entertainment industry. In addition to the critical acclaim they regularly receive from the motion picture industry, Goren and Fayman have also had success in the world of television. The composers are the winners of a 2007 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Music Composition in a Sports Program,” for their work on "The XX Olympic Winter Games: The Stories of Torino.” This Emmy was bestowed by the
Academy
Television
National of Arts & Sciences during the 28th Annual Emmy Awards for Sports in 2007. Yoav Goren is also the winner of a 2008 “BMI Award” for his work on The Olympics telecast cited above.
Some of Immediate Music’s most recent campaigns include the creation of original music for “Hancock,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” “Pirates of the Caribbean 3,” “Horton Hears a Who,” as well as the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.” Immediate Music has also provided music for the promotional campaigns behind such TV programs as “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Six Feet Under,” “Weeds,” “Prison Break,” “24,” The Closer,” “Saving Grace,” “John Adams,” The Olympics, NFL Super Bowl telecasts, NHL playoffs and more. Ad campaigns to which the company has provided music include those promoting
Toyota
Hitachi, and Blu-Ray.
, Ford, DirecTV, Amstel,
About Universal Music Publishing Group
With 47 offices in 41 countries worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's largest global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG's represents music in every genre from many of the world’s hottest songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Diana Krall, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Godsmack, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, No Doubt, 3 Doors Down, Beastie Boys, Anastacia, Robbie Williams, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.
One Click from YouTube to iTunes
October 9, 2008
Online Convergence Alert:
In a welcome development, YouTube music videos are now just one click from an iTunes purchase.
Music Supervisors who find a song they like on YouTube now have streamlined access to adding it to their iTunes library.
Learn about this latest online convergence in the NYTimes at:
Anarchy Reigns For PrimalScream Music in New FX Network Spots
Los Angeles, CA (August 28, 2008) – PrimalScream Music (www.primalscreammusic.com <http://www.primalscreammusic.com> ), an independent music company headed by Nicole Dionne who creates new music for advertising, is currently featured as part of a national advertising campaign for Sons of Anarchy, the new series about the unsavory and corrupt world of motorcycle clubs from FX Network. The show makes its debut on September 3rd.
FX Networks selected PrimalScream Music in June to create new music for the Internet and Television advertising campaign around their buzz-worthy new series. Dionne selected the musicians, produced and quickly delivered the track “The Dream We Left Behind” from the Los Angeles-based band Pedestrian (http://www.myspace.com/pedestrianmusic).
With a fabulous short treatment on the main character supplied by FX, Dionne quickly honed in on Pedestrian. As is her specialty, Dionne didn’t immediately go for an obvious ‘name’ band for the high profile spot.Instead, she envisioned the melodic rock band as the ideal musicians to convey the grit and the complex subtleties within the series by using an amped-up hard rock track featured in the trailer. FX Network loved the spots and gave a green light to the project only five days after contacting PrimalScream Music.
“We tend to be very picky when it comes to the music in our trailers,” said John Varvi, Senior Vice President of On-Air Promotions at FX Network. “It's one reason why we often gravitate to popular recordings. However, for Sons Of Anarchy we needed a special track, a tune that could bridge the gap between emotion and anarchy. PrimalScream Music really delivered a top notch piece. Even more impressive, Nicole Dionne turned it around for us in record time. It was a great experience.”
“Nicole Dionne is ambitious, hard working and creative. I have known Nicole for many years and have always appreciated her taste in music,” said Joel Shearer of the band Pedestrian. “She has always attached herself to talented, interesting artists. Nicole was around during the very beginning of Pedestrian and has always been supportive of our growth. I am happy she asked us to write the track, “The Dream We Left Behind” because it is outside of what we normally do and we were up for the challenge to write a song the way someone else wanted to hear it, removing our ego and just being the paint basically.”
In the past year, PrimalScream Music has been involved in many major advertising campaigns. Starz TV contacted PrimalScream Music for their “Shine” rebranding of the network for all 10 of its HD and SD channels. Instead of a single song, PrimalScream Music created an entire soundtrack for the brand that managed to unify all the channels. Additionally, the Florida Citrus “Miracle” spots created by PrimalScream Music were named to ShootMagazine's Top 10 Spot Tracks in the March 2008 issue and they created music for a Firestone commercial spot directed by noted Director Kinka Usher.
ABOUT PRIMALSCREAM MUSIC PrimalScream Music (http://www.primalscreammusic.com/) is an independent music company headed by Nicole Dionne, who creates original music for advertising. Unlike traditional music supervisors, PrimalScream Music creates soundtracks for brands that are iPod worthy. PrimalScream Music does not use canned music from a library of pre-existing music nor do they use in-house commercial composers. Original music is created, written, produced and delivered specifically to each client. Formed in 1995, PrimalScream Music has worked with a wide range of musicians and composers in all genres of music in a collaborative environment for a diverse set of clients including BMW, Starz TV Network, Visa, Sony PlayStation, Home Depot, UPS, Pepsi, Intel, Wachovia Securities and many more. They do not do Jingles.
New Series “Sons of Anarchy” Spots Are Anything But Pedestrian
Score Fest Is Coming!
July 21, 2008
Top NYC TV/film/video game composer Steve Horowitz and his group, The Code Ensemble, are putting on Score Fest. A two-night celebration with 14 players, live actors panels and film screenings, this event is the MSCentral Pick of the Week! Mark it in your calendar, and see full information at:
http://www.thecodeinternational.com/scorefest/
New Web Marketplace for Films
June 9, 2008
Convergence Alert: The Tribeca Film Institute and Amazon are teaming to create a new digital marketplace for a treasure trove of indie films and videos.
This is the latest development to assist music supervisors and artists in reaching a wider audience -- and requiring that their licensing be in order for digital distribution.
You know the soundtrack to Sex and the City should be good -- here's more info on it. The following was released by representatives of New Line Records:
NEW LINE RECORDS TO RELEASE “SEX AND THE CITY” MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK – MAY 27TH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOUNDTRACK FEATURING SONGS FROM FERGIE, JENNIFER HUDSON, AND JEM, AS WELL AS INDIE.ARIE, AL GREEN, JOSS STONE AND MORE
(NEW YORK, April 21) — New Line Records will release the original soundtrack to what promises to be the movie event of the year: the feature film version of the beloved HBO television series Sex And The City, which is due in theaters from New Line Cinema on May 30th, 2008.
Sex and the City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released on May 27th, was created by in-demand music producer Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse, the Fugees), whose challenge, says the film’s writer and director
Michael Patrick King, was “to create a soundtrack for the ultimate movie about love.” Remi wrote a brand-new opening number for the film, “Labels or Love,” which, as sung by pop superstar Fergie, re-imagines the series’ iconic theme as a fabulous pop song.
“I grew up watching Sex and the City,” Fergie says, “and I know a lot of my girlfriends did as well. We felt like these characters were our friends, so to be a part of this project has been amazing. I’m such a fan of the show and am very flattered that they asked me to be involved.”
The soundtrack also features a brand-new song from Oscar-winning diva Jennifer Hudson, who plays a personal assistant to Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) in the film.
Hudson shows off her powerful pipes on “All Dressed in Love” (written by MC Jack Splash and Gnarls Barkley’s Cee-Lo Green), which plays over the end credits. “Jennifer makes it almost impossible not to dance out of the theater,” King says.
The remainder of Sex and the City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an eclectic mix of songs from such artists as Indie.Arie, Jem, Al Green and Joss Stone (with Stone’s vocal recorded especially for the soundtrack), and indie bands Morningwood, The Bird & the Bee, and The Weepies. The disc also includes classics from Nina Simone and Run-D.M.C. See below for the full track-listing.
“My hope for the soundtrack is that listening to the music will create a special memory for the fans,” King says, “something to help them remember the movie about the love lives of their favorite girls: Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha.”
Sex and the City: the Movie continues where the a
cclaimed, award-winning television series left off by following the adventures of the show’sfashion-forward foursome as they deal with sex, love, and relationships in the city that never sleeps. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon all reprise their roles, while Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, and
Jason Lewis return as the women's love interests. The film was written and directed by
Michael Patrick King, and produced by King, Sarah Jessica Parker, John Melfi, and Darren Star, who created the series based on the best-selling book by Candace Bushnell.
New Line Cinema will release Sex and the City in theaters nationwide on May 30th, 2008. Exclusive ringtones for the soundtrack will be available on April 25th by texting “SEXCITY” to 71777. The full track-listing for Sex and the City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is as follows:
1. “Labels or Love” - Fergie 2. “All Dressed In Love” - Jennifer Hudson 3. “The Look Of Love” (Madison Park vs Lenny B Remix) - Nina Simone 4. “
New York Girls” - Morningwood 5. “All This Beauty” - The Weepies 6. “I Like The Way” - Kaskade 7. “It's Amazing” - Jem 8. “How Deep Is Your Love” - The Bird & The Bee 9. “The Heart Of The Matter” - India.Arie 10. “Auld Lang Syne” - Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis 11. “Kissing” - Bliss 12. “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” - Al Green featuring Joss Stone 13. “Walk This Way” - Run-D.M.C. featuring Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith 14. “Sex and the City Movie Theme” - The Pfeifer Broz. Orchestra
About New Line Records: New Line Records, a division of New Line Productions, has been releasing recorded music since 2002. Distributed through Warner Music Group's independent arm
ADA, NLR has released over 50 titles including the soundtracks to Elf, Wedding Crashers, The Notebook, A Prairie Home Companion, The Departed, and Hairspray. It's 2008 release slate includes Sex and The City, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, He's Just Not That Into You and Four Christmases.
MySpace Teams with Majors
April 4, 2008
Convergence continues apace! UMG, Sony BMG, and Warner have teamed with MySpace to make their entire music catalogs available for listening and downloading on a new joint Website they'll be creating.
Eternal indie rock act Flat Duo Jets were selected by an intrepid Music Supervisor for the 2006 movie Two Headed Cow. Read more -- the following was released by representatives of Flat Duo Jets:
Flat Duo Jets unveil soundtrack to documentary film, groundbreaking garage-blues duo influenced Jack White, Chan Marshall, Neko Case and many more.
From the late ‘80s to mid-90s, the intrepid garage-blues duo -- that’s right, such a thing did exist before the White Stripes -- the Flat Duo Jets paved a rollicking path with its raw intensity and soulful charm. While the band is now long gone, the duo has announced release of Two Headed Cow, the soundtrack to the 2006 documentary of the same name. The disc contains seventeen unreleased tracks recorded in 1986, ranging from early FDJ favorites (“My Life, My Love”, “Mexicali Baby”) to jaw dropping cover tunes (The Collins Kids’ “Hoy Hoy”, Ray Charles’ “Mary Ann”).
Two Headed Cow is a movie about roots rocker Dexter Romweber and his music. His original band the Flat Duo Jets was one of the most influential bands of the last two decades and has been an inspiration for many other musicians from Jack White and Cat Power to the Rev. Horton Heat and Neko Case (White, Chan Marshall aka Cat Power and Case appear in the film along with Exene Cervenka and
Jason Edge of the Original Sinners.) Visually stunning and filmically poetic -- and featuring original black and white footage dating back to 1986 -- Two Headed Cow traces the formative years of the band through their signing to a major label through the break-up and Dexter’s life today. It tells the story of an artist who never compromised and never backed down. The film was directed by Tony Gayton (Athens, Ga. - Inside/Out, Murder By Numbers), produced by Emmy winning casting director Lisa Wells Fincannon and Bill Cody along with executive producers Craig Fincannon and Frank Capra, Jr. premiering at the Full Frame documentary film festival in Durham, NC April 8th, 2006.
With origins dating back to the mid-80s, Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s Flat Duo Jets finally made the leap to a major label in 1998. However, it was not coincidental that the label they moved to, Outpost Recordings, was overseen by highly esteemed alternative rock forefather and R.E.M. producer Scott Litt. He had seen the band develop over a 10-year period and considered the duo (vocalist/guitarist Dexter Romweber and drummer Crow) to be “phenomenal’. Their energetic revival of early rockabilly had first come to prominence after featuring in the 1986 music documentary, Athens, Ga. - Inside/Out. They subsequently released a series of independent albums for a variety of local labels, with highpoints including 1990’s self-titled long-playing debut and 1993’s White Trees.
For Flat Duo Jets’ Outpost debut, Lucky Eye, Litt contracted dB’s alumnus Chris Stamey, who worked alongside him as co-producer. Sessions were completed at the Muscle Shoals Sound studios in
Alabama, and over 18 tracks explored roots rock, traditional R&B and surf guitar with Romweber’s distinctive playing being influenced by old rockabilly records, and Charlie Feathers in particular. A 12-piece orchestra, arranged and conducted by Susie Katayama, contributed to songs such as “New York Studio 1959” and “Lonely Guy”. Other contributors included Tom Maxwell and Ken Mosher, the horn players for the Squirrel Nut Zippers. By 1999 the band had broken up. It was nevertheless stated that there was a “strong possibility” that the duo would work together again in the future. Romweber carried on the Flat Duo Jets mix of rockabilly, blues and surf music on a number of well-received solo releases.
Expansion Team for Martin Agency, ESPN
March 13, 2008
Sonic branding for sports continues to be a fertile field for music supervisors and the artists who work with them. The following was released by Expansion Team:
NEW YORK, NY: For The Martin Agencys, Richmond, VA, first campaign for ESPN an on-going campaign spotlighting the networks college basketball schedule entitled The Bracket Beyond The Bracket -- the company turned to award-winning music/sound design/licensing house Expansion Teamto create a signature track that would both capture the stadium energy of a typical college basketball game and also provide a recognizable audio signature for the long-term campaign.
Expansion Team responded with an original track from producer/composer The G:neus (aka Mike Genato) that deftly meshes a hip-hop groove with the kind of foot-stomping rhythm heard from the stands at most college sports events. Adding to the audio ambience was Expansion Team sound designer Jesse Peterson, who created a unique palette of basketball inspired sound design to heighten the energy and realism of the campaign.
The Martin Agency was looking for big stadium energy that didnt go anywhere near obvious clichs like college band drumlines or epic sports themes," said Alex Moulton, Expansion Teams creative director. We all agreed on a hip-hop direction. We offered several possible directions, but it all cycled back to a track by The G:neus called Dust that we initially gave to production/design house EyeballNYC, New York, who created the visual look of the campaign, for their pitch.
Visually the spot combines 3D animation of a college bracket system usually seen during March Madness hovering like a web of constellations in outer space. Various animated lines of the brackets branch out and point to exciting game footage promoting the particular nights match-ups.
Audio-wise the track sounds massive, with layer upon layer building on this simple foot-stomp pattern, notes Moulton. Moreover, this campaign is a great example of what makes Expansion Team unique in the world of music and sound design for advertising. The G:neus isnt a jingle writer, hes a recording artist with success on his own as a hip-hop/R&B producer and his drum n bass project Mathematics. Because of our unique structure, we provide agencies like The Martin Agency a means to tap into a whole other world of creative possibilities beyond what typical audio houses provide. Its what makes Expansion Team unique and why this campaign sounds like no other ESPN campaign before it.
Dragon Licks Licenses for GMC, Jeep, Izod
March 6, 2008
Dragon Licks, from Michigan's Yessian Music, has their own twist on music licensing, and has been having success with their model lately.
See below for more details -- the following was released by Dragon Licks:
March 5, 2008 New York, NY
Dragon Licks (www.dragonlicks.com) is Yessian Music’s (www.yessian.com) licensing and research division. It has collected some of the hottest indie and renowned talents in the music industry and made them available to the world of advertising, TV, film and video games. The company has sought out and continues to seek out artists and bands for exclusive licensing for their pre-recorded songs as well as for assignments to create original compositions for these media entities. Dragon Licks also handles licensing research for popular well-known artists signed to major record labels. It provides clients with a one-stop solution to enhance, edit, mix or rearrange these well-known songs for specific commercial, film or TV usage. Here are a few of our recent accomplishments:
GMC – Acadia Launch Agency: Lowe Worldwide/New York Song: “Melt with You” by Modern English Artist: Nouvelle Vauge – Paris, France
Dragon Licks provided research of both popular and idie artists, created covers and original songs. All tracks were edited to picture or cut down to a :60 track before picture was developed. Licensing was handled through Dragon Licks for use in the US, Canada, & Mexico for both national, regional, web and industrial use.
Alltel Wireless – LG Phones Agency: Campbell Ewald/Detroit Song/Artist: “Box of Sunshine” – Infidel Inc.
Dragon Licks provided the research and licensing for this commercial including use on TV, Web and In-store. Alltel was seeking out up and coming artists for this project with a limited budget for licensing. We provided edits and mix as well. http://dragonlicks.com/stream/alltelmolten.html
Jeep – Full Line Agency: BBDO/Detroit Song/Artist: “Time of our Lives” – Paul Van Dyk Dragon Licks provided all research, licensing, edits, enhancements, covers and original songs for this project. We negotiated the final licensing deal for use for the Jeep brand for one year. We completed all final mixing and editing for the spot. http://www.dragonlicks.com/stream/JeepTheGreatest.html
IZOD – Branding Agency: PhillipsVanHuesen/New York Song/Artist: “Fix” – Infidel Inc.
Dragon Licks worked with the artist and Yessian composers to retro-fit the song to work with the commercial. Both music and lyrics were modified to fit picture. We handled all research, licensing, mixing, editing, enhancements and rearrangements for this project. Use was for the Super Bowl, TV, In-Theater, and web use.
XM – Brand Spot Agency: Lowe Worldwide/New York Song: Various Artists Dragon Licks worked on researching songs and then editing, enhancing and mixing these songs for the final spots and versions. Dragon Licks worked on a portion of the license and negotiations with another company. Final use was for various mediums. http://www.dragonlicks.com/stream/xmhair.html
Chevy – Tahoe Campaign Agency: Campbell Ewald/Detroit Song/Artist: “Glorious” – Andreas Johnson Dragon Licks provided all of the creative research and edits, providing the agency with various options. We then went in and musically enhanced the song to lock it in with the picture. We did all final mixing, sweetening and arrangements with our composers. http://www.dragonlicks.com/stream/chevytahoe.html
Stephen Arnold Music Brands for Weather Bug
March 4, 2008
Music specifically for Internet branded content is a burgeoning field. Stephen Arnold Music has just completed such a package for WeatherBug -- see more details at:http://www.prosoundnews.com/publish/news/Stephen_Arnold_Brands_WeatherBug.shtml
Wal-Mart Picks Blu-ray -- HD-DVD Dead?
February 16, 2008
Wal-Mart has announced that it will sell only Blu-ray DVD's going forwards. This seriously damages the chances of Toshiba's HD-DVD format to survive in the high-definition DVD format wars. As always, emerging formats are of serious importance for music supervisors to stay on top of.
Music supervision extends to education with services like iVideosongs, which has added 23 Beatles songs to is offerings -- all 100% cleared, naturally.
The press release below was issued by representatives of iVideosongs:
iVideosongs Shows You How to Play Beatles Songs
Additions to Catalog Include 23 New Titles Featuring Beatles LOVE Co-producer Giles Martin
ALPHARETTA, Ga – February 13 – iVideosongs (www.ivideosongs.com) announced today the addition of 23 Beatles songs, including Day Tripper, Revolution and Get Back, to its catalog of high-def music instruction videos. Each of the Beatles titles feature background, insight and musical commentary from Giles Martin, the Grammy Award-winning producer of The Beatles LOVE CD and music soundscape for the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name.
iVideosongs is the new service that shows aspiring musicians how to play their favorite songs completely and accurately, with the instruction provided by the original artists who wrote, performed and produced them, and also from expert instructors.
“I had the great experience of completely immersing myself in The Beatles songbook while producing the LOVE soundscape, and gained deep insight into their creativity and musicianship in the process,” said Giles Martin. “Now with iVideosongs we have the opportunity to help Beatles fans connect with the magic of this music, by showing them exactly how to play some of their most popular songs.”
The iVideosongs titles, featuring Martin, were shot at Abbey Road Studios Room Two, the studio where The Beatles recorded their most famous hits and changed the face of popular music. Each of the iVideosongs titles show how to play the original Beatles tune as it was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
“The Beatles have inspired people around the world to pick up a guitar and try to play,” said Tim Huffman, CEO of iVideosongs. “For the first time, we can actually show fans how to play these songs – completely and accurately – exactly the way they were originally written and performed by the band. For a lot of people, this is going to be a dream come true.”
iVideosongs has licensed full rights to its songs from BMG Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music and also many secondary and tertiary publishers. This allows the company to provide complete and accurate instructional titles, presented exactly as they were originally written and performed. The iVideosongs titles are primarily for electric and acoustic guitarists, but titles for bass, keyboards and drums are also included in the catalog.
iVideosongs offers three kinds of music instruction content. Tutorials designed to improve basic to advanced skills are available free of charge. Complete and accurate songs, instructed by professional music teachers cost $4.99. Complete and accurate songs, taught by the original artists who wrote, performed and/or produced them, cost $9.99.
iVideosongs customers can choose a skill level and genre, and then download the high-def titles to their personal computer, iPod or other device. Each song title is presented in chapter format, so aspiring musicians learn the introduction, verse, chorus, bridge, outro and other elements in bite-size pieces and at their own pace. Each title also includes a master performance so customers can compare their progress against the song, and tablature notation to aid in learning. Titles featuring artists also include an interview segment, where they reveal the inspiration and influences that went into the creation of the song.
iVideosongs launched the beta of its service this past January 29, 2008. The iVideosongs Beatles collection featuring Giles Martin includes:
Blackbird
Hard Days Night
Can’t Buy Me Love
Day Tripper
Eight Days a Week
Help!
I Feel Fine
Michelle
Norwegian Wood
Revolution
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Come Together
Yesterday
We Can Work it Out
Later in February, iVideosongs will debut more Beatles songs including:
Get Back
All You Need is Love
Penny Lane
Yellow Submarine
Help From My Friends
Hello Goodbye
Paperback Writer
A Day In the Life
Long And Winding Road
The Beatles on iVideosongs, featuring Giles Martin, can be found at:
About iVideosongs iVideosongs is the pioneering music instruction service that enables aspiring musicians of all skills levels to learn how to accurately play complete songs from the original artists who wrote and performed them, and also from legendary side-men and a staff of exceptional instructors. iVideosongs on-demand, high-def video titles live on customers' computers, iPods and other devices, and are accessible to them whenever and wherever they like. Visit www.ivideosongs.com to start learning today.
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Writer's Strike Officially Over
February 13, 2008
Music supervisors, caterers, custome cleaners and the thousands of other people who relied on the WGA strike ending can breathe a sigh of relief, as the union voted 92.5% in favor of ending the strike yesterday.
The famed David J. of Bauhaus has made a turn to musical theater -- a notable music supervision move. The following was released by representatives of David J:
Bauhaus' David J Ventures into the Musical Theatre World with the Premiere of Silver For Gold
Based on the Life of Edie Sedgwick, the Stage Production BEGINS AN Exclusive Two-week Engagement in los angeles at the met theatre on march 6, 2008
Hollywood, CA - January 10, 2008 - Bauhaus' David J writes and directs the world premiere production of Silver For Gold ( The Odyssey Of Edie Sedgwick ) at The Met Theatre in Hollywood, CA, beginning an exclusive two-week engagement on March 6, 2008. Based on the life of Edie Sedgwick - Andy Warhol's brilliant muse - the stage production explores one of the most charismatic yet misunderstood figures in popular culture. Starring multifaceted performer Monique Jenkinson as Edie, Silver For Gold traces the heroine's dazzling rise and eventual downward spiral in a mythological theatrical experience that is part one-woman show, part rock concert replete with avant-garde minimalist staging and video imagery.
"Writing Silver For Gold, it felt as if I had entered into a subtle psychic relationship with this beautiful dead girl and she was actively encouraging me to write," says David J. "She became a bright light that glowed all the brighter whenever I started to create. It was as if she was feeding on the attention. This might sound highly fanciful but that is how it felt. Edie was enduring in her ultimate role, that of the muse. "
Best known as a founding member of the seminal British bands Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, David J leads the Silver For Gold band, providing vocals and guitar. Accompanying David J is Neel Hammond (performed with Sting, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Gnarls Barkley, Alicia Keyes, Diana Krall, Randy Newman, Macy Gray, Bette Midler, Marina Topley-Bird, Diana Krall) on viola and violin, David Raven (Keith Richards, Norah Jones, T-Bone Burnett, Steve Earle, John Doe, Carole King, Michelle Shocked, Hans Zimmer, Nancy Sinatra) on percussion and
Michael de Winter (Stranger Passing) on guitar & backing vocals.
Incidental music for the production is a collaboration with Azam Ali (of the bestselling world music duo Vas), Loga Ramin Torkian (also of Vas and the world music group Axiom of Choice) and Marcelo Radulovich (Merry Go Down). The production's video installation & sound is by Ego Plum (Ebola Music Orchestra).
The Met Theatre is located at 1089 N. Oxford Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90029).
The production runs March 6 - 16, 2007, with performances Thursday - Sunday only. Tickets are $20. Following Silver For Gold's
Los Angeles engagement, the production will be preparing for an off-Broadway run later in the fall.
2007 Movie Attendance Flat
January 2, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR! NOW GET BACK TO WORK.
Movie attendance figures are a factor that affect the budgets of music supervisors. In 2007 the numbers were basically flat -- see the full story below.
OK, so its not EXACTLY music supervision, but everyone in the field should know that Led Zeppelin is back on stage -- maybe they'll use a live cut for the next Cadillac commercial.
Record companies are still trying to solve the digital piracy issue. Universal Music Group and Nokia are experimenting with free dowloads through select cell phones.
Broadway remains a vital corner of the music supervision world. The stagehands strike has ended after 19 days, thanks to a settlement reached last night. Read more at:
Music supervisors are leading the resurgence of video games, doing the work that powers the two hottest titles out now: Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. Be sure to read to the end of this article for licensing details.
Warner Brothers' head of film production, Jeff Robinov, has been named president of the new Warner Brothers Picture Group. The company will manage filmmaking operations along with theatrical marketing and distribution. Read the full story at:
The ongoing strike between film and TV and writers will have a deepening impact on music supervisors and composers. Talks are resuming on Nov. 26th. See more info at:
We always find something useful in the Film Music Weekly, for music supervisors, artists and composers.
See the newest issue at:
http://www.filmmusicweekly.com/issues/FM_Weekly_110907.pdf
Expansion Team's Alex Moulton Scores for "Descent"
November 8, 2007
The following was released by Expansion Team:
NEW YORK, NY – When director Talia Lugacy and producer/star Rosario Dawson were searching for a soundtrack to their filmDescent, they knew it would have to be as visceral and discordant as the film is dark and disturbing. Fortunately, they quickly found that Alex Moulton, founder and composer/creative director at New York’s Expansion Team, was on the same creative page.
“We talked about the film, especially the final scene, and how it should feel,” said Lugacy. “It was never going to be a traditional film score, which is why Alex was so perfect for it. Alex had some great ideas about how he would go about it, and how it needed to needed to feel – the sound of crazed thinking and haunted minds. I give him so much credit because it’s not a scene you want to watch more than once and he went it into it with a great bravery.”
For Moulton, the key was to stay away from anything remotely traditional. “From the moment I talked to Talia, I knew the soundtrack would need to be unusual,” says Moulton. “That feeling was only stronger after I saw the film. In order to intensify the most disturbing scenes, we went for an intensely visceral, dissonant sound. We were going for feeling and not typical background movie music. This is a dark movie and this is definitely dark music.”
Make no mistake: Descent is a revenge film of the first order.
Dawson plays Maya, a beautiful and promising college student who seems to be enjoying an innocent flirtation with Jared (Chad Faust). Everything changes, however, when Maya visits Jared’s dingy apartment. Following a brutal sexual assault, Maya’s life unravels in a haze of drugs and the pulsations of the underground club scene. When she encounters Jared again, she is a decidedly different woman and is not about to show any mercy.
To achieve an appropriate level of primal intensity, Moulton combined an electric guitar, a cello bow and a wide variety of layered tracks and sound effects to create an ethereal yet jarring ambience.
“It kind of sounds like a string orchestra at points,” explains Moulton. “But it often sounds like metal scraping and undulating against itself. Talia and I began with several long conversations about what was going on inside this character’s head. In order to obtain the right headspace, I watched the movie’s most unsettling scenes over and over again. I loved every minute of it, but it also took me to some places I probably wouldn’t have chosen to go. For the film’s final scene I played about eight different guitar tracks and just rode the levels until they matched what was in my mind. It was very emotional.”
Despite the harrowing nature of the work, Moulton expresses nothing but praise and admiration for the film, as well as its director and star.
“The most challenging part of this project was repeatedly gearing myself up to think my way into this character,” he says. “I can only imagine what that process was like for Rosario and Talia. When it came to the final climactic scene, I felt a great deal of pressure to heighten the intensity of an already extreme film. I wish there were more projects like this one. It took risks at every turn, and Talia and Rosario had the creative courage to put everything they had into that risk. It was an amazing experience.”
Descent is currently playing in select cities including
New York, LA,
San Francisco,
Austin,
Portland and
Chicago. It will be release on DVD in early 2008.
About Expansion Team: Expansion Team redefines how music can be created for today's media by building a bridge between the recording, TV, film and advertising industries. They know the importance of a successful brand message and focus on creating impassioned brand aficionados. Led by founder and creative director Alex Moulton and executive producer April Jaffe, Expansion Team is supported by an exceptional roster of talent; an international collective of award-winning producers, songwriters, DJs and remixers. Because they work in studios around the world, an additional network of top session players and vocalists have become part of their growing family. For more information check out: http://www.expansionteam.org
NPR MUSIC Multimedia Site Grows
November 6, 2007
CONVERGENCE ALERT: The following was released by NPR MUSIC.
Premier Online Destination for Music Discovery To Offer Select Concert and Studio Performances, Interviews, News, Podcasts and More from Public Radio Producers Around the Country
(November 5, 2007, New York, NY) - Today, WBGO, WFUV and WNYC announced that they - along with 9 other public radio stations that produce distinguished music programming -- are joining with NPR to launch NPR Music, a new, free, comprehensive multimedia music discovery Web site at www.NPR.org/music.
NPR Music showcases on-air and online music content aggregated fromthe participating stations, bringing together stellar locally-produced content to a single platform, allowing users to explore, experience and enjoy all the music genres found on public radio - many of which have not found a home on commercial stations. In addition, the NPR Music Web site also features original NPR content, including interviews, reviews, blogs and live performances.
WNYC's content contributions will include select episodes of Soundcheck with John Schaefer, New York City's daily talk show about music; Spinning on Air with David Garland, a weekly program featuring in-studio performances by passionate, personal, adventurous songwriters such as Sufjan Stevens, Antony and the Johnsons, and Devendra Banhart; WNYC's annual series of concerts from the Frick Collection; and WNYC's 24-hour online music service, WNYC2. WNYC's collaborative presentations of live performances with NPR, including their most recent joint projects -- Bjork at United Palace, Sir Paul McCartney from Carnegie Hall, and Rufus Wainwright at Gramercy Theater, as well as the upcoming November 14 live broadcast of the Berliner Philharmoniker from Carnegie Hall -- will also be made available on NPR Music.
WFUV, which has already been supplying its Take Five music features as NPR podcasts, will provide several of its Words and Music from Studio A sessions per month. Initial artists are singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa (member of the E Street band and wife of Bruce Springsteen) and alt-country songwriter-producer Joe Henry. Future offerings will include powerful R&B singer Sharon Jones (whose band, the Dap Kings, backed Amy Winehouse) and poet, activist, and hip-hop forefather Gil Scott-Heron. Members of the WFUV air staff will also contribute five-song lists of their favorite music.
WBGO, which broadcasts jazz, blues, R&B and news from its studio in Newark, NJ, brings its robust content to the site, including stories and on-demand audio of live broadcasts of world class jazz artists direct from the jazz capital. The station's contributions will include monthly live Broadcasts from J&R Music World with Monifa Brown, and the American Museum of Natural History's Starry Nights series with Gary Walker, and radio documentaries by WBGO Special Projects Producer Josh Jackson on greats such as Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. In addition, as producer of the radio series JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, WBGO shares the latest audio and information on this weekly program of live jazz sets from around the country and the world.
"WNYC is excited to have this chance to bring the programming we're investing in -- from smart talk about music, trends and industry news to live performances from
New York's concerts halls, clubs and our own studios-- to a larger audience." said Howard Parnell, WNYC Executive Director of Digital Media. "Public radio has always served as one of the few places to discover musical artists and genres that don't fit the commercial mold. NPR Music takes this tradition into the 21st century, bringing together some of the most unique, compelling public radio music content being produced around the country and making it easier for listeners to find us."
"There are really good reasons for us to team up with NPR Music," said WFUV New Media Director Laura Fedele. "WFUV and NPR each have great music resources, and together we can share that love with listeners. We've had some amazing music moments here in our studios, true personal conversations with artists, and now NPR Music can bring it all to music fans across the country who might not be FUV listeners... yet."
"It just makes sense that a trusted news source like NPR also become a trusted place to discover new music," said WBGO General Manager Cephas Bowles. "WBGO is proud to bring its jazz and blues insights and audio to this great new site. We continue to document the history of jazz in performance as we have for almost 30 years."
"These three public radio stations are respected as leading music-producing stations in the country, with stellar music content and loyal fan bases in their geographic and virtual communities," said Maria Thomas, Senior Vice President, NPR Digital Media. "We're delighted that our colleagues at WBGO, WFUV and WNYC are joining 9 other stations and NPR in this new public service. NPR Music evolves the high-quality music journalism, performance and presentation that has been the longtime trademark of these stations, NPR and public radio."
Joining WBGO, WFUV, WNYC and NPR on this new service are Member stations KEXP and KPLU Seattle; KUT Austin; WDUQ Pittsburgh; WGBH Boston; WGUC Cincinnati; WKSU/Folk Alley, Kent, Ohio; WXPN Philadelphia; and American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio and its St. Paul station, The Current. All partners will provide content including live concerts, studio sessions, features and reviews. NPR Music also links to the live music streams of all participating stations. Additional stations and producers will join in the coming months.
Alan Ett Music Group Scores for Court TV
November 5, 2007
The following was released by Alan Ett Music Group:
Studio City, CA (November 2, 2007) - Alan Ett Music Group is currently in production to create new music for Court TV's prime-time series, "Murder By the Book."
AEMG's Senior Music Supervisor, Ryan Neill says "We're very excited to be working with Digital Ranch on these real-life mysteries and headline-making crimes."
Thirteen masters of the American crime novel, including best-selling authors Sandra Brown, Harlan Coben and Elizabeth George, present true crimes that have inspired them to write, or simply shocked them to their core. With music by AEMG, Court TV presents this illustrious group of top mystery fiction writers as they recount their memories, speculations and personal connections to the real-life mysteries and headline-making crimes that haunt their dreams at night.
Using documentary footage, first-person accounts and the author's own insights, each one-hour episode sheds new light on a particularly intriguing crime. With alarming new facts combined with suspenseful storytelling, riveting developments are the rule in each dramatic opening and every shocking conclusion.
The series begins November 5th at 10:00pm Eastern on Court TV.
More On AEMG: The Alan Ett Music Group is a full service music production company catering to the needs of the various aspects of the entertainment industry. The company’s personnel includes composers, producers, music supervisors, engineers, sound designers and an outstanding support staff.
AEMG currently has in-house, two fully digital multi-track recording studios and three ProTools editorial suites that will accommodate vocal groups and instrumental soloists, not to mention small instrumental ensembles. For larger productions, AEMG enjoys relationships with studios and orchestras in
Los Angeles and throughout the world. The company has successfully produced music for thousands of network, cable and syndicated television shows, national TV and radio commercials, feature films, CD-Roms, DVD’s video games, computer games and live stage productions.
MUSIC CHOICE INKS DEAL WITH EMI MUSIC TO ADD THEIR FULL MUSIC VIDEO CATALOG TO THE #1 ON DEMAND MUSIC NETWORK IN THE U.S. MILLIONS OF MUSIC FANS NOW HAVE GREATER ACCESS TO EMI'S MUSIC VIDEOS ON TV & ONLINE THROUGH MUSIC CHOICE
New York, NY-October 30, 2007-Music Choice, the multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers through their televisions, online and cell phones, and EMI Music, one of the world's leading music companies, today announced a deal that gives Music Choice the rights to stream EMI's entire music video library on television and online in the US. This agreement provides access to EMI's expansive roster of established and emerging artists, including Lily Allen, David Bowie, Coldplay, The Decemberists, Fat Boy Slim, Gorillaz, Norah Jones and KT Tunstall. The music videos compliment the content available for viewing by millions of music fans with access to Music Choice through its free On Demand network - the most popular in the country, and its free online music service for broadband subscribers. In addition, Music Choice has secured the rights to feature EMI's artists in Music Choice Original programs such as Artist of the Month, Fresh Crops, Rock U and Tha Corner. The Music Choice Originals accompany the hundreds of music videos available On Demand and online for viewing any time at no cost. Grammy® award-winning, metal band Korn are the featured Artist of the Month on Music Choice this month.
"Music Choice is a powerful way for us to reach our fans - through TV and online - and we are delighted to include them as one of the growing platforms that will expose our artists' works to consumers," said Lauren Berkowitz, Senior Vice President of Digital for EMI Music North America.
"Music Choice is thrilled to now have access to EMI's full roster of well-known and up-and-coming artists, adding to the depth of content available on our television network and online music site," said David Del Beccaro, President and CEO of Music Choice. "EMI's artists will be exposed to a nationwide audience that has helped us build the most popular On Demand music network in the country by placing over a billion orders for our free music-related content."
About Music Choice®
Music Choice is the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their TVs, online, and cell phones. Music Choice programs dozens of music channels; produces Music Choice Original shows that feature today's hottest established & emerging artists; offers hundreds of music videos; and distributes daily entertainment news clips. Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading
U.S. cable providers: Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at http://www.musicchoice.com.
About EMI Music
EMI Music is the recorded music division of EMI Group, one of the world's leading music companies. Its EMI Music division represents artists spanning all musical tastes and genres. Its record labels include Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Televisa Music,
Manhattan, Mute, Parlophone and Virgin. Artists on EMI labels include Lily Allen, The Beatles, Coldplay, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Good The Bad & The Queen, Gorillaz, Norah Jones, The Kooks, Korn, Kylie Minogue, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Joss Stone, 30 Seconds To Mars, KT Tunstall, Keith Urban and Robbie Williams, as well as international artists such as Amaral (Spain), Diam's (France), Utada Hikaru (Japan), LaFee (Germany), Radja (Indonesia), RBD (Mexico) and Vasco Rossi (Italy).
EMI has been at the cutting edge of the rapidly growing digital music marketplace since it released David Bowie's Hours as the world's first ever album to be offered as a digital download in 1999. EMI has signed agreements with hundreds of digital partners to distribute its music across the globe, including most recently its premium DRM-free, higher-quality offering sold through partners including Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, PassAlong Networks, Puretracks and more. It continues to facilitate the development of a growing range of new digital business models to enable fans to experience and purchase its artists' output through a number of different platforms including making its videos available for access via YouTube, advertising-supported online music streaming in China through Baidu, legal peer-to-peer agreements with QTrax, Mashboxx and GNAB, and a deal to offer advertising-supported videos on mobile phones in the US through Rhythm NewMedia.
Music for the Media is a professional course for composers wishing to enter the world of film and television. Study from home, tutored exclusively by working film, TV and games composers, people at the sharp end of the business every day, passing on their knowledge and experience to you. Regardless of where you live, get the inside skills and information you need to succeed today as a composer directly from the world's largest course for film and television composers. Now in its tenth year, we have over 2000 students and graduates.
The course covers everything from commercials and computer games, to TV themes, animation, documentaries and feature films. You will work on 9 scoring assignments and 2 marketing assignments. Each one is a real life project with a briefing given by the real-life producers and directors. Send your music to your tutor who will then give you a truly professional opinion, encouragement and advice.
Students receive a 300 page course text, audio CDs containing interviews with top industry professionals, composers, directors, producers and agents. There is a wide selection of QuickTime movies to score on DVD-R, all presented exactly as the film's actual composer would have received them.
The course is written and run by 2007 EMMY nominee, Guy Michelmore, currently scoring his 5th film for Marvel.
Course contributors include;
David Arnold (Casino Royale, Changing Lanes, Independence Day, Godzilla) George Fenton (Planet Earth, Groundhog Day, Bewitched, Sweet Home Alabama) Christopher Beck (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Seeker, Wedding Crashers)
Michael Nyman (The Piano, Gattaca, The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, Her Lover) Johnathan Wolff (Will and Grace, Seinfeld, Married, With Children) Jeff Rona (Brotherhood, Whisper)
Remember take advantage of the October promotion and save 20%. Simply enter FMI as the promotional code and save $300. http://www.musicforthemedia.com/FMI
The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers Is Proud to Present:
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Wednesday, October 17th - 11:30am cocktails; 12:00noon Lunch at Catalina's in Hollywood
He really doesn’t need much introduction.
Michael Feinstein, one of the premiere interpreters of American popular song, has been a household name since the success of his 1988 one-man Broadway show, ISN’T IT ROMANTIC! He enjoys an active performance calendar, including major concert halls, symphony orchestras, intimate jazz clubs and college campuses. More than a mere performer, he is nationally recognized for his commitment to the American popular song, both celebrating its art and preserving its legacy for the next generation.
Michael has just returned from a tour in
Japan and is currently producing a CD for his friend Liza Minnelli based on the music of her godmother Kay Thompson, the famed author, singer and arranger. He will also host and serve as consultant on a new PBS film on vintage
Hollywood “Soundies” and is producing a documentary feature on arts and society icon Kitty Carlisle Hart. He has written the score for a new stage music PERSPECTIVES.
His latest CD from Concord Records is Hopeless Romantics, a songbook of Harry Warren classics recorded with legendary jazz pianist George Shearing. He received his fourth Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for his Concord release, Michael Feinstein with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, his first recording with a symphony orchestra. The year before Rhino/Elektra Music released The Michael Feinstein Anthology, a 2-disc compilation spanning the year 1987 to 1996, featuring old favorites and previously unreleased tracks.
Michael’s own record label, Finery, a new Concord subsidiary, released The Livingston & Evans Songbook, featuring he and special guest Melissa Manchester. His Manhattan nightclub, Feinstein’s at the Regency, has presented the top talents of pop and jazz such as Rosemary Clooney, Steve Tyrell, Barbara Cook, Tony Danza, Ann Hampton Callaway and Dame Cleo Laine – he’ll be back for his own personal sold-out holiday engagement later this year.
He’s been playing piano since he was five – from the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall… Join us and see what he’s up to this week. We’re excited to say he’ll be with ASMAC on October 17th.
Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
(1 BLOCK E OF HIGHLAND – north side of street – cor of McCadden)
Cost: ASMAC Members & Students $30 | Guests and all walk-ins $35
Parking: Valet $3.00 | Enter on McCadden - west side of Catalina’s – lot at back
Finger Eleven Finds Ringtone Success
October 15, 2007
The following was released by Wind-up Records:
WIND-UP RECORDS’ FINGER ELEVEN ACHIEVES CROSS-OVER SMASH WITH “PARALYZER”
“PARALYZER” RINGTONE / RINGBACK AND FULL-SONG DOWNLOAD SALES UP WEEKLY ACROSS THE BOARD WITH STRONG SUPPORT FROM VERIZON WIRELESS
New York --- Finger Eleven’s fourth album on Wind-up Records THEM VS. YOU VS. ME has delivered the band’s second crossover hit with “Paralyzer.” The song achieved the number one position on the Alternative, Active and Mainstream Rock charts. Subsequently, “Paralyzer” has crossed over to CHR, where it stands at 22 this week, and is a hit at HAC, where it continues to move towards the top ten at 16 with a bullet.
In a market where ringtone and ringback tone success is heavily owned by the urban worlds of rap and hip-hop, the song is an example of where the mobile and on-line space can help propel the rock genre. An early indicator of the enormity of the song’s popularity came via Verizon Wireless shortly after the company entered into a distribution deal with Wind-up Records.
Well before “Paralyzer” began its climb to the top of the charts, organic interest in Finger Eleven, and the song, emerged from Verizon Wireless customers. The ringtone / ringback tone began its rise as a limited time exclusive offering from Verizon Wireless, and as early as April, 2007 it entered the Top 40 of the mobile leader’s chart, well before the song crossed to pop radio. With continued support, the song has continued its popularity with Verizon Wireless customers reaching the top 10 on the Tones What’s Hot Chart.
Wind-up Records Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice-President of Business and Legal Affairs Jim Cooperman shared, “Paralyzer’s success in the mobile space, coupled with the fact that the song imminently will be certified as a Gold download, demonstrates that the digital space remains a fertile landscape for the rock genre and we see tremendous opportunity for growth in this area. We are grateful to our digital partners such as Verizon Wireless for providing Wind-up and its artists with a level playing field in which to compete.”
“The instant popularity of ‘Paralyzer’ proves that mobile first is an effective way to reach music lovers of all ages and interests,” said Ed Ruth, director of music for Verizon Wireless. “Verizon continues its leadership role in music by allowing music fans to discover and download a wide range of music anytime, anywhere.”
The relationship between both companies continues to deliver glimpses of a successful case study of the future of the record business. Wind-up Records’ latest phase of marketing around Finger Eleven’s headline tour of the U.S. tagged Verizon Wireless in the television and on-line advertising rather than a traditional retailer. The call to action in the spots and the ad drove Verizon Wireless customers with V CAST Music-capable phones to text F11 to 8910 for direct access to Finger Eleven music. At the same time, Verizon Wireless ran an artist feature promoting “Paralyzer” and other songs from the band’s repertoire delivering a 94% increase in tone sales as a result.
This is a free all-in-one resource that compiles upcoming release schedules from labels of all sizes, headlines from top music sites & blogs, radio charts, download charts, tour schedules, TV appearances, and much more.
Check it out! Use it.
Check out Reel Exchange
September 20, 2007
The Music Supervisors found this site -- it might be a good one for the people out in MusicSupervisionCentral land to know about:
An original Web series called "Quarterlife" is due to debut on MySpace, helmed by two seasoned Hollywood producers. There are many interesting implications for music supervisors who would select music for such a show, as well as for the artists who land on the soundtrack.
See the full story at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/13/business/media/13quarterlife.html?ex=1190347200&en=c47eb3a90d81ca45&ei=5070
NBC Universal Chooses Amazon
September 5, 2007
That was fast! After severing ties with iTunes last week, NBC Universal has chosen Amazon's Unbox service to sell video downloads. The key was Amazon's flexible pricing policies. See the full story at:
Music supervisors need to keep one eye on the future of technologies for broadcasting, Web delivery and distribution of audio and video content. The following is one such example of emerging systems to know about:
The following press release was issued by NETIA:
Integration of NETIA's Warehouse Web and Pleyo Platform Simplifies Media Delivery Over New Distribution Channels
New Product Pairing on Display at IBC2007 Results in Powerful, Cost-Effective, and Easy-to-Use Interface for Compiling and Delivering Program Packages
CLARET, France — Aug. 30, 2007 — At IBC2007, NETIA will be showcasing the integration of its Hypercast Warehouse Web, an integral part of the company's Manreo content management system, with the Pleyo platform for broadcasting audio and video content via mobile phones, personal media players, set-top-boxes, TV decoders, and PVRs, among others. Together, the Pleyo and NETIA systems allow broadcasters to select programs and content types based on set criteria and then create program schedules for new revenue-generating services delivered over a variety of distribution channels.
"Broadcasters and other content owners today are aware that to maximize the potential of new distribution channels, they must first implement an efficient and cost-effective means of preparing content for those channels," said Pierre Keiflin, NETIA vice president. "When combined with the Pleyo platform, the newest release of our Warehouse Web system allows users to compile and deliver programming quickly through intuitive interfaces. The power and simplicity of this integrated solution offers the functionality and ease of use necessary for profitable repurposing and distribution of media assets."
Warehouse Web Version 2.0 from NETIA is an audio and video broadcast and display platform that opens up new services and revenue opportunities for Manreo users. The full-featured software solution provides companies with a system for centralizing, sharing, and viewing audio, image, and video archives, and broadcasting them across multiple distribution channels. The integration of the Pleyo solution with Manreo's Warehouse Web simplifies the creation and delivery of program packages for delivery via the rapidly growing range of viewing platforms and devices.
Because Warehouse Web 2.0 is built on the REST (Representational State Transfer) architecture and includes XML Web Services, it can offer users a choice of four easy-to-use interfaces. The software's Catalog Interface provides a global view of all files and metadata while enabling powerful searches; the Terminology Interface manages the Thesaurus and allows users to add, delete, and modify words and interaction between words; the Media Interface manages the storage of both audio and video files; and the Monitoring Interface lets users track file conversion and publishing to various platforms.
The demonstration of Pleyo and Hypercast Warehouse Web at IBC2007 booth 8.241 will rely on
AJAX, XHTML, and other Web services technologies to provide a solution compatible with a broad range of end devices.
More information about NETIA and its products is available at www.netia.com.
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About Pleyo Pleyo is a Web-enabler for consumer electronic devices and a software editor specialized for Web technology for mobile phones, PMPs, STBs, wireless devices, etc. Pleyo offers a range of bundled solutions that allow CEM and operators to deliver content and services on consumer electronic devices. More details are available at www.pleyo.com.
About NETIA NETIA is a leading provider of software solutions for managing and broadcasting television and radio content. The company's four product ranges, Radio-Assist™ (audio), Manreo™ (video), OpenNet (audio and video), and Media Logging™ (audio and video), allow content holders to manage all of their processes — from capture to multichannel broadcasting — over terrestrial channels, the Internet, mobile devices, and other channels. NETIA's products are used worldwide in more than 40 countries by more than 200 prestigious customers, including RFI, Radio France, BBC, BSkyB, ABC, TF1, Canal+, RAI, Radio Vaticana, HRT, SRTC, RTM, VOV, MOI South Africa, Mediacorp, RTBF, SBS, RTL, FR3, Minnesota Public Radio, and many others. NETIA has its headquarters in the south of
France, with offices in
New Jersey,
Paris, and
Rome.
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NBC Ends iItunes Sales
August 31, 2007
NBC would rather skip working with iTunes than be bound by its pricing policies. This follows Universal Music's termination of its own long-term contract with iTunes in July.
Together, the pullouts represent an interesting challenge to iTunes' dominance. Music supervisors need to pay attention to where these media creators go next.
See the full story at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/31/technology/31NBC.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Current TV Announces Music Sup. Hires
August 28, 2007
The following was released by Current TV: CURRENT TV ELEVATES ITS MUSIC PROGRAMMING WITH MUSIC DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE TEAM HIRES DEANNA COHEN AS VP OF MUSIC PROGRAMMING
DAVIS POWERS AS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC PROGRAMMING
TRAVIS KIRSCHBAUM AS MUSIC SUPERVISOR San Francisco (August 27, 2007) – Current TV – the world’s peer-to-peer news and information network – brings its music programming to the forefront of the cable network’s offerings with the hiring of its music department executive team: Deanna Cohen as VP of Music Programming; Davis Powers as Director of Music Programming; and Travis Kirschbaum as Music Supervisor.
Cohen and the music team will be responsible for every aspect of music for the network, including such franchises as: “The Daily Fix” (the first daily music blog for television); “Current Fix” (the network’s new music and rock journalism program); “All Eyes” (audience-generated concert films); and “Current Events” (network coverage at major festivals including Bonnaroo, South By Southwest, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits). Additionally, the Current TV music team will book talent for interviews and guest-hosting for the channel, as well as oversee “pods” (Current TV’s unique short-form programming segments) centered on music and its artists.
The music team’s mission will be to provide artists with a platform for the exploration of their ideas – inside and outside of music – through unique programming opportunities and tailored experiences. Current TV has a particular interest in collaborating closely with pre-mainstream artists.
“Deanna, Davis and Travis possess the expertise, vision and talent that are essential to fulfill Current TV’s commitment to reinvent the way artists promote their music and their passions while bringing our viewers the best new music and rock journalism,” commented David Neuman, Current TV’s President of Programming. “With this team in place to lead Current TV’s music department, I am confident that Current TV’s music programming will deliver to fans the most innovative, dedicated music coverage on television.”
Deanna Cohen comes to Current TV after having been a music consultant for the network pre-launch two years ago at Man Made Music. Cohen brings with her more than 15 years’ experience in the music, film and TV industries. She oversees the musical architecture of the network with record labels, music publishers and artists and their representatives, as well as oversees the day-to-day efforts of Current’s music department team. Cohen’s background includes music publishing, soundtracks and special markets at Warner/Chappell Music, Sony, MCA and Man Made Music. She has played key roles in the success of soundtracks ranging from John Singleton’s Higher Learning, Katherine Bigelow’s Strange Days (Executive Producer) and Kasi Lemmon’s Eve’s Bayou, where she was honored to work with Curtis Mayfield and Erykah Badu on their original song for the motion picture. Cohen has also worked on supervision projects for Discovery, FX, Showtime and CBS.
Davis Powers joins Current TV after three years as music coordinator for the ABC late-night series “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where oversaw all production and coordination aspects of the live music acts, as well as serving as the secondary booker under Scott Igoe. There he worked with emerging artists such as The Dresden Dolls, Joanna Newsom and Snow Patrol, as well as established acts such as The Foo Fighters and Ludacris. In this capacity he also developed a breadth of artist, label and manager relationships.
Travis Kirschbaum started working at Current TV May of 2005 as Media Librarian for the burgeoning cable network. Three months later, he became Current TV’s first Music Coordinator. Before Current TV, Kirschbaum spent three years working as an international sales rep for one of
North America’s most respected underground hip-hop and dance music distributors, Nemesis Music. Before that he was Assistant Editor for Revolution Magazine.
Since its inception, music programming has always been a major thread of Current TV's programming and online content. Called "the best integration of television and the Internet to date" by Rolling Stone magazine, the network's innovative music programming goes beyond the hype, by digging deep into the lives of favorite established artists such as Bono, The Shins, Perry Farrell and Mos Def; discovering the stories of bands on the rise, including Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids, Chamillionaire and MSTRKRFT; and capturing the experiences of music lovers worldwide.
About Current TV
Current, which launched Current TV in August 1, 2005, is the first network created by, for and with an 18-34 year-old audience. The network shows young adults what's going on in their world, in their voice. Current is also the first network in history whose programming is supplied in part by the very audience who watches it. It has developed the television industry's leading model of "viewer created content" (VC2), which comprises roughly one-third of Current's on-air broadcast, and allows the audience to submit short-form, nonfiction video "pods," "viewer created ads" (V-CAMs), and mobile video. Its award-winning programming ranges from the hottest trends in technology, fashion, music and videogames, to pressing issues such as the environment, relationships, parenting, finance, politics and spirituality. Current is available in 50 million households worldwide via the five largest distributors, including Comcast (channel 107 nationwide), Time Warner Cable, DirecTV (channel 366 nationwide), Dish Network (channel 196 nationwide), BSkyB (Channel 229) and Virgin Media Cable (channel 155).
For more information about Current TV, please visit www.current.tv.
PTV? MtvU Adds Poetry
August 27, 2007
MtvU has named its first poet lauerate. Will this start a trend in the music supervision landscape? Only time will tell.
The AP raises a good question to bands and label "music supervisors": When is the right time in a band's career to release a greatest hits album?
Read the full story in CNN at:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/23/music.uncoolgreatesthits.ap/index.html
Composer Steve Horowitz: Interactive Action
August 13, 2007
The following was released by representatives of Steve Horowitz:
HIGHLY DIVERSIFIED MUSIC CREATOR ‘SUPER SIZE ME’ STEVE HOROWITZ MOVES INTERACTIVE AUDIO FORWARD
Announces Upcoming ‘Un-Natural Acts’ Album Release and New Digital Music Label
NEW YORK: Renegade American composer Steve Horowitz has applied his skills to another award-winning effort, this time for Nickjr.com. Already a Grammy and Webby Award-winner, Horowitz was a member of the team that snagged a Broadcast Design Award (BDA) Silver for their creation of the “Wonder Pets Save the Day” interactive game, producing all audio and sound effects for the charming online adventure.
“Wonder Pets Save the Day” is a simple interactive saga where the heroes of Noggin’s lauded “Wonder Pets” TV show work together – with the help of its young players -- to help baby penguins, dolphins, and pigeons. Horowitz’ snappy, fully-orchestrated audio design, based on the operatic motifs of the TV show, provides an upbeat pace that keeps the on-screen action engaging at all times.
“Making audio for games calls for a lot of forethought to make it all work – composing, re-adapting, and thinking in a modular way,” says Horowitz. “In a game like ‘Wonder Pets’ you have to be aware that anything can happen at any time, and plan the arrangements accordingly.
“You also have to love games!” Horowitz continues. “I really enjoyed working on ‘Wonder Pets’. I had the privilege of teaming with an extremely talented group of producers and creatives on this project. Besides being perhaps the first interactive game with instructions delivered in song, this is a really nice TV-to-online adaptation that required keeping true to the themes of the show while at the same time developing new interactive twists and turns.”
Interestingly, Horowitz’ interactive mindset is playing directly into his upcoming album release on Fluff-Tone Records, Un-Natural Acts. A duet recording featuring Horowitz on fretless bass, and mega-drummer
Michael Evans, Un-Natural Acts is a natural extension of Horowitz’ admiration for legends ranging from Charlie Hayden to Morton Feldman, while adding in a number of 21st-century inspired sound design elements. “You have never heard a recording quite like this,” says Horowitz simply. The CD, distributed via Big Fish Media will be available on iTunes and a host of digital music stores next month.
“Mr. Evans has been doing a lot of sound design these days, working with sound effects as well as experimenting with Theremin, body percussion and more,” Horowitz explains. “We play a lot together in my band, The Code International, and I always wanted to do an album with just the two of us. This is very intimate bass and drum work, and we hit on the idea to weave in sound design elements-- ambient backgrounds and more so that you’re hearing our playing in a whole new context. We might be out in an open field, or filtering that field so that it becomes something else altogether.
“My attraction to juxtaposing wildly disparate elements definitely springs from the same fascination that drives me to make music for interactive media. It’s an aesthetic space that binds together my mad musical mentality. For me, all styles, jazz, rock, chamber music, game music, production and recording are distilled into this interactive aesthetic.”
Horowitz will also be busy later this summer with the launch of Pro-AM, a boutique digital music label that will produce and distribute new American music. “As creative director my goal is to find all the cool stuff that is falling thru the cracks and release it onto an un-suspecting world,” Horowitz promises.
The first Pro-AM project will be the commissioning of eight original pieces for the Disklavier, Yamaha’s acoustic piano with full MIDI playback functionality. “The Disklavier is an incredible mixture of acoustic music and the digital domain,” notes Horowitz. “It’s a piano that’s also the world’s most sophisticated and elegant MIDI controller. It begs the question, ‘Are humans necessary to the performance of music?’ Again, this project ties together my fascination with interactive music, chamber music and computer technology.”
With high-profile film scores also on the horizon, 2007 is turning out to be a landmark year for one of America’s most distinctive music makers. “While projects like the ‘Wonder Pets’ have wrapped up and been recognized, my collaborators and I are just starting out of the gates in our quest to bring listeners entirely new sounds that they haven’t experienced before,” Steve Horowitz concludes. “It’s a very exciting time.”
### About Steve Horowitz: Steve Horowitz is a creator of odd but highly accessible sounds and a diverse and prolific musician, with an output spanning the worlds of film, television, games, concerts, and recordings. In addition to his film and television scores (Super Size Me, Casino Cinema, I Bet You Will, Nickelodeon), he also founded the band The Code International. Steve won a Grammy award for engineering the multi-artist True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe [Sugar Hill], 1996’s winner for best bluegrass album. Steve studied composition at the California Institute of the Arts with Morton Subotnik, Mel Powell, Steven Mosko, and
Mike Fink, and has received performance underwriting and commissions from numerous organizations. Horowitz is also an active member of the Manhattan Producer’s Alliance, a cooperative of high end film and television composers.
The National Music Publisher's Association (NMPA) is joining Viacom in a class-action lawsuit against YouTube. The suit seeks to protect their members "whose creative works are being used without permission or compensation by YouTube."
EMusic and AT&T have reached a deal that will enable the purchase of independent label songs via cellphone, with no PC needed. See more in today's NY Times at:
Understanding music supervision is essential to securing placements of your music in TV, film, video games and more. In addition, recent developments demonstrate that emerging business models in music supervision are becoming increasingly attractive on Wall Street.
Whether you want to learn how to get through to music supervisors, find out if you’ve got the skills to become one yourself, or become the next music licensing entrepreneur, this is an up-to-the-minute workshop presented by The Music Supervisors:
Ramsay Adams, David Hnatiuk and
David Weiss.
They will be joined at this ASCAP event by special guest Larry Mills, Marketing Director of Pump Audio. In June, Pump Audio was acquired in a multi-million dollar deal by Getty Images. Mills will comment on what this acquisition means to the music licensing landscape -- and how artists, songwriters, producers and publishers can benefit from this evolution.
The Music Supervisors are film/TV/retail music supervisors
Ramsay Adams, David Hnatiuk and
David Weiss, authors of the essential industry resource book, Music Supervision: The Complete Guide to Selecting Music for Movies, TV, Games & New Media, and directors of the accompanying online hub www.musicsupervisioncentral.com.
Get informed, expand your network, and find out why Music Supervision is “the new A&R”!
Free & Open to the Public – Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Please also join us after the session in the front room bar for networking with the panelists and your fellow writers.
For more information, call 212-621-6229 or visit www.ascap.com
Non Stop Music Appoints Director of Music
July 11, 2007
The following was released by Non Stop Music:
Non-Stop Music Appoints Alice Kinnier to Director of Music
Non-Stop Music announces the appointment of Alice Kinnier to the position of Director of Music for the New York office.
Alice’s experience, as both Music Supervisor and Creative Consultant, will greatly benefit Non-Stop as she works with Advertising clients on the East Coast.
Tim Arnold– Non-StopMusic’s Vice-President National Sales Manager comments:
“Non Stop Music is excited to announce a new addition to our Sales Team - Alice Kinnier. As the Music Director in our NY office,
Alice brings a huge range of broadcasting and music consulting experience from both the United States and Europe. Her extensive music knowledge and experience as the Music Supervisor for RTL Television and her successes in the international music industry make her a welcome addition to the Non-Stop Music team”
About Non-Stop Music: For the past 25 years, Non-Stop Music have been providing original music and world-renowned fully administered library selections to the professional world of movies, TV shows, commercials, trailers, radio – in fact to anyone who needs quality music that fits just right.
From the company’s HQ in the glorious countryside of Salt Lake City complete with it’s state-of-the-art recording complex – LA East and offices in New York, LA and London along with affiliates offices throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and the Near and Far East, Non-Stop Music are the largest and most influential music production and licensing company in the world - a world where their music can be heard everywhere. For more information, please go to www.nonstopmusic.com
Album Sales Nosedive. License Music Instead
July 10, 2007
Physical album sales continue to trend steeply downward. Such trends indicate why music supervision and licensing are one of the most vital sectors of the music industry.
Soundsnap Debuts: Free Online Sharing of FX, Sampl
July 5, 2007
The following was released by Soundsnap:
Soundsnap.com: Thousands of Free Sounds at Your Fingertips
New website for sharing free samples, sound effects and music loops
Athens, Greece (July 2, 2007) - Soundsnap is a new online platform for finding and sharing free samples, sound effects and music loops. Designed as a resource and community for musicians, sound designers, producers, film makers and web/video game developers, Soundsnap provides user driven content for use in virtually any kind of media production. Users can freely download and upload content to be legally shared and used in any media project.
"We like to think of Soundsnap as 'YouTube for sounds" where users not only download sounds for their own use, but submit their sounds and help the library grow organically," said Tasos Frantzolas, creator of Soundsnap.com. "Free, on-demand, and publicly available audio clips and samples encourage experimentation and creation and makes for better audio within any kind of project."
Soundsnap launches with 30,000 available free sounds ranging 'from high quality music loops and music samples, sound effects such as animals, industrial, nature, sports, and human, to sound design, sound art, comic, unreal, and science fiction. Visitors can search for sounds by keyword searching or browsing by category, user/creator, or tags, which are user generated keywords used to place sounds into categories.
Soundsnap allows only original samples and sounds that have been recorded or created by contributors that have accepted Soundsnap's license agreement. This ensures that previously copyrighted material is not downloaded, distributed, and used illegally. Contributors to Soundsnap retain all ownership rights to submissions while granting SoundSnap a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable sublicense.
In many ways, Soundsnap is part of the 'web 2.0' generation of websites, which is characterized by user submitted content, social networking and clean, user friendly interface. Its creators have been inspired by YouTube, Flickr and Wikipedia in order to create the same sharing environment and apply it to music creation and sound design.
Proof once again that the combination of music supervision and iTunes availability can make a big difference to artists' bottom lines.
According to the NY Times, the decision "The Soporanos"' music supervisor to cap the show with Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" resulted in a five-fold uptick in iTunes sales the following week.
Film Music Magazine will be presenting an Industry Focus event in NYC on June 20: The State of Scoring in New York. The panel will be moderated by Matt Grippo of the Manhattan Producer's Alliance.
MusicSupervisionCentral likes pointing out interesting sites we've discovered -- composers, artists and music supervisors will all find something interesting at www.createdigitalmusic.com.
Computers, sound and vision converge nicely here on a daily basis. Check it out!
The copy on the home page there says it best, and your action is needed to ensure that music supervisors have access to as much music as possible via the Web:
The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. Royalty rates for webcasters have been drastically increased by a recent ruling and are due to go into effect on July 15 (retroactive to Jan 1, 2006!). If the increased rates remain unchanged, the majority of webcasters will go bankrupt and silent on this date. Internet radio needs your help! The Internet Radio Equality Act has recently been introduced in both the House (H.R. 2060) and Senate (S. 1353) to save the Internet radio industry. Please call your senators and your representative to ask them to co-sponsor the Internet Radio Equality Act!
Trackdown is now available for music supervisors to search and stream The Orchard's catalog. MusicIP's MusicSearch technology lets Trackdown users search on millions of terms – including familiar mainstream artists and titles – returning musically similar matches from the Orchard's catalog.
The following was announced by The Orchard:
Trackdown is now available for music supervisors to search and stream The Orchard's catalog. MusicIP's MusicSearch technology lets Trackdown users search on millions of terms – including familiar mainstream artists and titles – returning musically similar matches from the Orchard's catalog.
More at http://www.theorchard.com/trackdown
Europeans Approve Vivendi, BMG Deal
May 23, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: BMG Music Publishing is about to become the world's biggest music publisher -- a development that will certainly affect licensing across the board.
CONVERGENCE ALERT: What's the future allocation of radio spectrum have to do with licensing music? Nothing yet, but music supervisors need to look ahead and see how distribution outlets will be managed in the years to come, since these things will shape future licensing deals.
Read about Google's suggestions to the FCC about using their methods to allocate radio spectrum:
The financial pressure is on at Warner Music Group due to fast-declining CD music sales. Our solution? Work with music supervisors to license more tracks!
Get the full story at: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/050607warner
An Evening with Video Game Composer Tom Salta
May 4, 2007
The following was released by Film Music Magazine:
Film Music Magazine Presents:
AN EVENING WITH VIDEO GAME COMPOSER TOM
SALTA
Film Music Magazine
New York Industry Focus Event
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Doors open at , event starts at
Ripley Greer Studios 520 8th Avenue, (between 36th and 37th), studio 16D
New York, NY
The video game industry is growing every year. It has proved to be an amazing outlet for composers, both creatively and financially. It has given rise to a whole new industry, one that has been embraced by film and TV composers alike. On May 9, come to the relaunched Film Music Industry Focus Event an evening with one of this industry’s hottest composers, Tom Salta.
Tom Salta writes and produces emotionally charged electronic and orchestral music for film, television and video games.
Salta’s epic orchestral score for the top selling Xbox 360 video game Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (GRAW) was nominated for “Best Video Game Score” at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Furthermore, his contemporary and traditional Japanese musical score for Red Steel, Ubisoft’s exclusive first-person action title for the Nintendo Wii console, won IGN’s 2006 Award for “Best Original Score.” His orchestral music is also featured in several motion picture trailers including “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (Warner Bros.), “Last Mimzy” (New Line Cinema) and “Arthur and the Invisibles” TV Trailers (Weinstein Co.).
For Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 (GRAW2), the latest installment in the smash-hit squad-based action franchise, Salta recorded with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and the Page LA Studio Chorus on the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, a premier orchestra recording venue for Hollywood’s major motion pictures.
Recording under the artist name “Atlas Plug,” Salta’s high-energy mix of electronica, orchestral, breakbeat and rock grooves grace many television shows, commercials and film promos including the Volvo S40 ‘Video Game’ commercial, “Making of Spider-Man 2” on HBO, “Making of Anaconda 2” on Cinemax, NBC's “Third Watch,” UPN’s “America’s Top Model,” CBS’ “Joan Of Arcadia,” and MTV's “Making the Video” and “Tough Enough.” Atlas Plug’s music has also been licensed for numerous video game soundtracks such as Crackdown (Microsoft), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Namco), Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft), ESPN Major League Baseball 2K6 (Take 2) and RalliSport Challenge 2 (Microsoft Game Studios).
Tom Salta is currently scoring several new video games as well as writing the follow-up to his highly acclaimed debut solo album 2 Days or Die. Tracks from his forthcoming album have already been licensed for several video games.
Film Music Magazine presents Industry Focus Events, a series of monthly industry event series for professionals in the film and television music business. The events feature guest speakers who focus on specific issues and challenges in the film music business. After these brief presentations, attendees are encouraged to network. Admission is $20 for non-members or web-only members of Film Music Network and free for Film Music Network premium members. Memberships are available at www.filmmusic.net. RSVP to 800-774-3700 ext. 712 or nyrsvp@filmmusic.net.
Advertising-Supported P2P Music Emerges
April 24, 2007
CONVERGENCE ALERT: Is advertising coupled with free music the happy compromise for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks?
Video game titles for PC are enjoying a comeback. Music licensing for the format, although not mentioned specifically in this article, may be effected as a result.
Keep on top of this media trend by reading the full story at:
The following was released by Berklee College of Music:
Berklee Set to Launch Global, Four-Channel,24-Hour Internet Radio Station, The BIRN
Special programming, April 30 – May 3, to feature interviews with George Massenburg, Thomas Dolby, Marcus Miller, Richard Devine, and more
BOSTON, MA, April 9, 2007 – Berklee is set to launch a global, four-channel, 24-hour guided tour through the world’s premier college for contemporary music education. The BIRN (Berklee Internet Radio Network), the college’s first radio station in its 61-year history, will officially kickoff April 30 - May 3, with a week of special programming, including recorded broadcasts of a interviews with George Massenburg, Thomas Dolby, Marcus Miller, Richard Devine, and more. Listen to the BIRN at www.thebirn.com.
Under the leadership of Stephen Croes, dean of Berklee’s Music Technology Division, the BIRN, which began development in 2003, has grown into a credit-earning course and thriving, student-run organization, complete with DJs, producers, engineers, and promoters. BIRN DJs are career oriented music students, not communications majors – they are not generally training for jobs in radio. Rather, they use the studio as a tool for personal expression, resulting in a highly original and improvisational approach to programming, capturing a phase in a young musician’s life when they are hungry to discover new artists and styles, and dying to share the music they love with others. Since all participants are musicians, expect to hear orginal songs by Berklee students and bands, as well as music created by the DJs themselves.
“If you want to hear what some of the hippest, most music obsessed people on the planet are listening to — and who wouldn’t? — the BIRN is well worth checking out,” says Croes. New BIRN facilities will open in January, 2008, that will put the station at the center of the college’s concert and lecture activities and add a performance studio for live music and interviews.
A guide to the BIRN’s four channels
Channel 1: The BIRN – The home of more than 30 student-produced shows, featuring over 60 hours of diverse, personality-rich programming each week. Shows range from indie rock, hip-hop, electronica, R&B and metal, to news, talk, local, Latin, jazz, classical, world, and blues. Standouts include: “The Melting Pot,” which changes themes from week to week— from Pink Floyd to Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day —and is heavy on music history and trivia. “Girltown” is a showcase for women musicians (featuring one “guy song of the week”), and “This is Now” offers a musician’s daily take on world issues, politics, science and of course, music.
Channel 2: Special Events – Broadcasts a variety of recorded Berklee concerts, as well as exclusive lectures and interviews with visiting artists and music industry leaders, allowing the general public to get in on the action at Berklee regardless of where they live.
Channel 3: Air Alumni – Featuring music, news, and original programming from Berklee alumni around the world – fantastic musicians you haven’t heard yet.
Channel 4: The Setlist – A jukebox loaded with music by Berklee’s most famous alumni —Quincy Jones, Melissa Etheridge, John Mayer, etc. — as well as popular recordings that feature the contributions of alumni producers, songwriters, studio musicians, arrangers, managers, and engineers.
BIRN special programming, April 30 – May 3. All shows to air on Channel 2: Special Events.
April 30, 7 p.m. The Great American Songbook: The Music of Stevie Wonder. Berklee pays tribute to Stevie Wonder with a 46-piece orchestra and student and faculty soloists. Past tribute concerts for Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin will air throughout the day.
May 1, 7 p.m. Grammy-winning bassist, producer and recent Berklee artist-in-residence Marcus Miller is interviewed, teaches a clinic, and performs with two student bands at the Berklee Performance Center.
May 2, 7 p.m. Writer, scholar, and 2007 Herb Alpert visiting professor Stanley Crouch gives a series of lectures on music, race, and the media.
May 3, 7 p.m. Music technology leader and 80s icon Thomas Dolby performs at the
Berklee
Performance
Center.
Additional interviews airing throughout the week include world-class drummer, Berklee professor and alumna Terri Lyne Carrington; saxophonist, composer and alumnus Greg Osby; legendary producer, engineer, and Herb Alpert visiting professor George Massenburg; Blue Note Label Group president and CEO Bruce Lundvall; pioneering guitarist Kaki King; and electronic musician and sound designer Richard Devine.
Turner's 2nd Annual Composer Expo Announced
April 13, 2007
The following was released by Film Music Magazine:
Turner Classic Movies and Film Music Magazine Present The Premiere Industry Event Focused Exclusively on Composers for Film, Television and Video Games
THE SECOND ANNUAL COMPOSER EXPO
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA
Admission: $125 including lunch, dinner and all seminars and events
*** SAVE $30 - Register for only $95 before June 1, 2007 ***
On Wednesday July 25, Turner Classic Movies and Film Music Magazine present The Second Annual Composer Expo, a special national conference that brings together the best and brightest composers and other industry professionals to focus exclusively on the state of the art, craft, technology and business of instrumental music for film, television and video games.
Featured at The Composer Expo will be a full day of panels and networking activities featuring top VIP industry professionals focusing on all aspects of composing instrumental music for film, television and video games. Panel topics include:
THE ART AND CRAFT OF COMPOSING FOR INDIE FILMS
A look at the special creative demands of scoring indie films, including dealing with budgetary limitations, changing schedules, composing on short deadlines, and how composers can most effectively communicate creatively with directors, identify and address the musical needs of the film, and create a finished score that works for both the needs of the film and the demands of the director.
COMPOSER BUSINESS ISSUES
An in-depth look at how composers can successfully manage major business issues that are reshaping composer contracts and finances. The panel will look at the progress of film/TV downloads and what types of royalties may or may not be available from these downloads and discuss how composers can successfully be compensated for film/TV downloads. In addition, the panel will discuss the current state of direct licensing of performance royalties, including current rates and terms.
MUSIC FOR VIDEO GAMES: HOW TOP COMPOSERS FIND WORK AND CREATE GREAT VIDEO GAME SCORES Our panel of A-List video game composers discusses the current state of the art of music for video games including creative aspects of scoring games, how new technology is benefiting game composers, and how game composers are getting jobs in today's rapidly changing business climate for video game composers.
BREAKING INTO THE BUSINESS AND CREATING EFFECTIVE DEMO PACKAGES
A group of film and television music agents discuss how to get your music into film and television, how to begin or enhance a career as a film and television composer, how to get an agent, and how to create the most effective demo package.
MUSIC SUPERVISOR ROUNDTABLE
Top industry music supervisors discuss the evolving role of the music supervisor in working with composers and choosing composers for film, business issues, creative issues and more.
TECHNOLOGY ROUND-UP: THE LATEST IN FILM & TV MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Top technology panelists discuss new technology for composing music for film and television including the latest sample libraries and sample platforms, sequencing and notation software, digital audio hardware/software, and more.
THE COMPOSER-EDITOR-DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIP
Composer Aaron Zigman and Editor Alan Heim discuss their working relationship and how composers and directors can most effectively work together. A special emphasis on creative decisions and the process of directors and composers writing, reviewing, and recording together will be explored. Director Nick Cassavetes has also been invited to participate.
KEYNOTE PANEL: THE INDUSTRY LEADERS
A specially selected group of top film and television composers including Mark Mothersbaugh, Mychael Danna, Teddy Castellucci and Bear McCreary discuss the start of the art of the film and television composing industry and how composers can succeed in today's challenging environment.
Following the panels there will be a cocktail reception and dinner featuring Hans Zimmer which the winner of the 2007 Young Film Composers Competition will be announced.
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REGISTER TODAY - SEATING IS LIMITED
Registration for this special event is only $95 ($125 after June 1) including an all-day pass to all panels and networking events, including lunch, cocktails and the Young Film Composers Competition Awards Dinner. Don't miss this special industry event focused exclusively on the working world of score composers.
To register today, visit
Confirmed VIP Speakers Include:
Film, TV and Video Game Composers
TEDDY CASTELLUCCI
("Are We Done Yet?," "Wild Hogs," "The Longest Yard"
MYCHAEL DANNA
("Breach," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Capote")
CHARLES FERNANDEZ
("The Little Mermaid," "Casper," "Aladdin")
YOAV GOREN
Composer and co-owner of Immediate Music library
ADAM GORGONI
("Starting Out in the Evening," "The Dead Girl," "Saving Shilow")
LAURA KARPMAN
("In Justice," "Everquest II: Kingdom of Sky," "EverQuest: Prophecy of Ro")
The evolution of digital music sales ultimately impacts the way artists market themselves and reach music supervisors. Read the latest on Amazon and eMusic's acquisition discussions.
EMI Group will begin selling songs online on Apples iTunes store that are free from copyright protection. Read more on this important music licensing development at
Open to all $10 Entry Fee Additional $10 to pitch a song (Cash Only)
BMI
Building 320 W. 57th Street New York, NY
10019
SPONY provides an opportunity for songwriters to get a song heard by someone who is in a position to do something with it! But that’s only the beginning.
Get to know other members of the
New York songwriting community,
Find collaborators and find out what your colleagues are doing,
Make new contacts and associates.
Thursday, April 5, 2007 will be the premiere Pitch-a-Thon for what will hopefully become a monthly event. BMI has donated space in their building, and representatives from ASCAP, SESAC, and other members of the industry will also be there. On our panel of judges we have Brooke Primont from Cherry Lane Music Group and other guests who are looking for all styles of music for various film and TV projects, and Logan Waters from Virgin Records A&R whose emphasis is on Pop/Rock.
This is not a BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC event. Please do not call their offices for information.
CD Check-in at
Boston Video Game Scoring Seminar!
March 22, 2007
The following was released by the Film Music Institute:
FMI TOM SALTA VIDEO GAME SCORING SEMINAR
COMES TO BOSTON APRIL 28
Film Music Institute announces our latest Video Game Scoring seminar with veteran game composer Tom Salta in Boston on Saturday, April 28, 2007
Participants will get up close and personal with one of the top score composers in the video game industry as he describes the business and creative processes that are critical for success as a video game composer today.
THE ART, CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF SCORING VIDEO GAMES
Instructor: TOM SALTA
April 28, 2007 - Boston, MA
The Hilton Boston Back Bay
Maverick Room
40 Dalton Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-3123
Tel: 1-617-236-1100
Course Fee: $95.00 for the all-day seminar including course materials
**SAVE $20** Sign up by March 27 and receive an instant $20 discount - only $75 including all course materials
Sign up today at:
COURSE AGENDA
I. Brief Introduction and Background
II. The Art and Craft of Scoring Video Games
* How video games differ from TV shows and Films
* Elements of a typical video game
* The role of in-game music vs. cinematics
* Composing modular music and planning on loops
* The role of sound design vs. composing in video games
* Competing with the Sound FX
* Audio/Video Demonstrations of game scoring techniques
* The transition: how trained film composers can adapt their skills to become
proficient game composers
* Q & A
III. The Business of Scoring Video Games
* Strategies on building a career as a video game composer
* The players: who are the players in the business side of video games
* Formulating an overall business strategy as a video game composer
* Developing a specific focus and set of goals for developing game scoring jobs
* Your demo: effective ways to present you, your business and your music
* To bundle or not to bundle: offering sound design and other related work
* Networking within the industry - what works, what doesn't
* Getting hired: Pitching your music and the game score selection process
* Contract terms, fee ranges, and other deal points
* Q & A
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Tom Salta writes and produces emotionally charged electronic and orchestral music for film, television and video games. Renowned for his versatility and prolific writing styles, his game scoring credits include the original soundtracks for RED STEEL (Winner of IGN's Best Original Score for the Nintendo Wii), TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON: ADVANCED WARFIGHTER 1 & 2 (GRAW nominated for Best Video Game Score at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards), COLD FEAR and NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2.
His orchestral music is also featured in several motion picture trailers including HARRY POTTER AND THE THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX and THE LAST MIMSY. Recording under the artist name Atlas Plug, Salta's high-energy mix of electronica, orchestral, breakbeat and rock grooves grace many television shows, movie trailers and video games including THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, PROJECT GOTHAM RACING 3 and RALLISPORT CHALLENGE 2. For more information visit: www.tomsalta.com.http://tinyurl.com/2njufv
Internet Radio Suffers a Big Setback
March 19, 2007
The Copyright Royalty Board's recent decision to increase the royalty rate per song played on Internet radio stations is a troublesome development for online radio sites like Pandora, as well as emerging artists. Read about this important, breaking news at
CONVERGENCE ALERT: Networks are turning up attention on their digital assets (online advertising) to the next level. Licensing issues are touched on in this article, and it provides a very good overview of the current TV-to-Web media landscape that music supervisors must be aware of.
VERY interesting article in today's NY Times about licensing issues tied to older live recordings. A good example of how convergence and music supervision-related issues are on the forefront of media reporting today.
Just in case you missed it, be sure to go to http://www.oscars.org/ to see all the Academy Awards winners. Music is always a huge part of this show and this year's was no different.
Royalty Week Magazine Debuts
February 22, 2007
For those who crave the absolute latest news on royalties, your magazine has arrived!
** New weekly electronic magazine includes news, information, articles and columns on music royalties, digital music distribution, royalty societies including ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, and more **
Global Media Development Group announces the launch today of RoyaltyWeek (
RoyaltyWeek will be published each Monday electronically and subscriptions are available at no cost. Each issue of RoyaltyWeek will include royalty industry news, articles, research, and columns by industry experts
including:
NEWS - Coverage of royalty societies worldwide, legal updates, and more
RESEARCH - Financial research and articles about music royalties and the financial players in royalty collection and distribution
PEOPLE - Coverage of royalty society personnel and top players in the music royalty industry, including publishers, labels, attorneys, and more.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS - A quick snapshot of industry facts and figures
THE DIGITAL LOWDOWN - A weekly column focusing on the challenges facing artists and labels in the world of digital music distribution. Written by veteran industry expert Steven Corn of Big Fish Media.
MUSIC AND MONEY MATTERS - Written by entertainment and intellectual property attorney Frederic Pinto, LL.M., this weekly column will offer commentary on the business and legal issues facing the music industry today.
RoyaltyWeek features hyperlinks throughout the magazine for emails and websites, and is available in PDF format for onscreen viewing or printing. In addition, subscribers will receive special news updates by email between issues with late-breaking stories and news items.
"We're very excited about RoyaltyWeek and the opportunity to provide in-depth coverage of this vitally important area of the music business in an easy to read format that delivers news, information and commentary in a timely, interactive format," said RoyaltyWeek publisher Mark Northam.
RoyaltyWeek is edited by Ben Newhouse, an MBA graduate of the USC Marshall School of Business and former professor at Berklee College of Music.
For a Free Subscription to RoyaltyWeek and to download the current issue,
visit:
Royalty Week Magazine Debuts
February 22, 2007
For those who crave the absolute latest news on royalties, your magazine has arrived!
Warner Music Courting EMI Again
February 20, 2007
Warner Music is renewing its efforts to acquire EMI.
Mobile music now accounts for approximately 40% of record company digital revenues, according to the IFPO. This is a significant market with digital music spending in the
US forecast to reach $2.5bn in 2011. The fastest growing sector of the mobile music market is off-deck where content owners are in control and experience higher margins and more repeat sales. Find out why going direct-to-consumer is so compelling.
Understand how the mobile music market will evolve and how you can capitalize on this new opportunity. Will the launch of the iPhone change things? Which of the two models – OTA and sideloading – will win out? Why are more and more brands moving to the mobile web? Hear from the experts in the industry how the mobile web is changing the way the music industry does business.
49th Grammy Award Winners
Februrary 12, 2007
The 49th GRAMMY Awards were held last night. Be sure to visit http://www.grammy.com/ for a full list of winners, even if you think you don't care.
Intel Previews 80-Core Chips
February 12, 2007
Evolutions in computing shape the media landscape that music supervisors work in and the tools they use. Today, Intel announced it is researching the next generation of chips that could hsot as many as 80 cores and be commercially available on the next five years. The implications for audio and video applications, among many others, would be huge. See more at: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/newstex/AFX-0013-14442656.htm
Barry White Documentary Debuting
February 9, 2007
The following was released by representatives of Eagle Rock Entertainment:
BARRY WHITE GETS EXHAUSTIVE DOCUMENTARY TREATMENT
New York, NY (February 7, 2007)— Eagle Vision, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment, is proud to announce the February 20, 2007 release of Let The Music Play: The Barry White Story. The release constitutes, for the first time anywhere on DVD, an authorized comprehensive documentary biography of the late Soul Legend Barry White.
Born Barry Eugene Carter on the 12th of September, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, he died on the 4th of July in Los Angeles, California, 2003. A record producer and singer known for a bevy of classic R’n’B hits, he conducted the Love Unlimited Orchestra and sang in a profoundly deep lowball swoon of a voice on such monster hits as 1973’s “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More, Baby,” 1974’s “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything,” and others up until the mid-‘90s. His suave delivery and sexy intonations became the soundtrack for American romance during the ‘70s and ‘80s, so much so he hilariously made fun of himself on FOX-TV’s Ally McBeal when he popped up unexpectedly in some dream sequences.
Let The Music Play: The Barry White Story (72 minutes) is the first family-authorized look at this giant of a man. Utilizing fascinating film clips, interviews with White, his ex-wife, his children, his colleagues (Smokey Robinson, Ray Parker, Jr., Nathan East and Taboo of Black Eyed Peas), and plenty of the music that made up the man, his sound, and his vision, a portrait emerges that makes one understand the chemistry behind the public persona.
Songs include “Let The Music Play,” “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe,” “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything,” “Staying Power,” “Never Never Gonna Give You Up,” “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me” and more.
Barry White suffered from chronic high blood pressure, which resulted in a stroke in May of 2003. His last words were “leave me alone, I’m fine.” Less than two months later, he was gone. The following year, he was inducted into the Dance Music Hall Of Fame in a New York City ceremony.
Film Music Weekly e-mag Debuts
February 8, 2007
FILM MUSIC WEEKLY LAUNCHED ** New weekly electronic magazine includes film and television industry and soundtrack news, articles, CD and technology reviews and more. Film Music Magazine announces the launch today of Film Music Weekly (http://www.filmmusicweekly.com), a new weekly electronic magazine about the world of music for film, television and video games.
Film Music Weekly will be published each Monday electronically, while Film Music Magazine will continue to be published in print form every other month and will focus on in-depth articles and columns about the industry.
Subscriptions to Film Music Weekly are available at no cost, and each issue includes industry news, soundtrack news, upcoming CD releases, plus special exclusive features including:
** SCORE OF THE WEEK: A look at a new score, the film, and the composer
** MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND YOU - A column by composer and technology expert Peter Alexander featuring a look at new technology for composers
** NEW SOUNDTRACKS - Each week veteran journalist Daniel Schweiger reviews the latest in soundtrack album releases
** THE SCOREBOARD - A comprehensive list of composers and what films they've been signed to score.
Film Music Weekly features hyperlinks throughout the magazine for emails and websites, and is available in PDF format for onscreen viewing or printing. In addition, subscribers will receive special news updates by email between issues with late-breaking stories and news items.
"We're very excited about Film Music Weekly and the opportunity to bring our readers a weekly look at the industry in an easy to read format that delivers news, information and commentary in a timely, interactive format. Our editor Mikael Carlsson is one of the most well-respected and knowledgeable journalists in the industry, and we're thrilled that he's expanded his role with with this new publication." said Film Music Weekly publisher Mark Northam.
For a Free Subscription to Film Music Weekly and to download the current issue, visit: http://www.filmmusicweekly.com
Beatles, Apple Finally Settle
Feb 5, 2007
The Beatles and Apple have come to an agreement over the use of the "Apple" nomenclature. See more at:
Part of music supervision is being on top of the overall cultural landscape. This year's fleet of Super Bowl ads is as good a barometer as any.
Read the NY Times' Stuart Elliot's insightful anaylsyis here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/05/business/media/05adcol.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin
Big Changes at EMI
January 29, 2007
More major reorganization in the music business, as EMI merges two main labels and ousts the president of Capitol.
Netflix has introduced a service for relatively efficient browsing and streaming of movies from the Internet.
Read David Pogue's article in the NY Times not only to read how it works, but to see how licensing issues (some of which may be related directly to music supervision) dictates which movies are currently available.
THE ORCHARD AND MUZAK JOIN FORCES TO BRING CUTTING-EDGE MUSIC TO 100 MILLION LISTENERS PER DAY
Marketing Alliance Extends The Orchard’s Reach to Muzak’s Network of Locations and Gives Muzak Access to Industry’s Richest Catalogue
CANNES, France – MIDEM2007 - January 22, 2007 – The Orchard, the world’s leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, and Muzak, the world’s leading business music provider, today announced a comprehensive licensing and marketing agreement that provides new exposure opportunities for The Orchard’s catalogue among Muzak’s 100 million daily listeners in hundreds of thousands of locations. At the same time, the alliance vastly extends Muzak’s offerings to include The Orchard’s unrivaled repertoire of independent and international content, which spans every musical genre and encompasses established and breaking acts.
Under the agreement, The Orchard will provide a turn-key music licensing, publishing administration, song research, and programming solution to Muzak. The Orchard will ensure efficiency in the delivery of the right music to the right Muzak customers’ locations, and accurate collection and distribution of royalties to performers and copyright owners.
Muzak CEO Stephen Villa commented: “Over the past decade, we have broadened our Audio Architecture services to reflect the increasingly varied nature of our clientele. Our alliance with The Orchard takes this effort a major step further by partnering us with the leading marketer of independent music in the world. Orchard will provide us with access to hundreds of thousands of masters from the industry’s richest and most diverse independent music catalogue and will be a key partner for us in evolving our own product and service offering. We feel this is a historic deal for Muzak and, over the course of 2007, expect to share exciting new developments as we expand the nature of our Orchard relationship.”
“Muzak is ubiquitous: In terms of scale, you can’t top 100 million listeners per day in hundreds of thousands of locations,” said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard. “But Muzak brings a lot more to the table than sheer numbers. The company’s Audio Architecture and music industry savvy make it a great partner for The Orchard, with tremendous potential to provide new exposure avenues for our labels and artists. We’re looking forward to using our programming expertise to work closely with Muzak and maximize these opportunities on behalf of Orchard-distributed artists, and also contribute to Muzak’s continued evolution as the leading music provider to businesses worldwide.”
About Muzak As the world’s leading provider of business music, Muzak creates experiences that reach more than 100 million people daily. Some of the biggest brands in business, from Aveda to Sur La Table to Boeing, work with Muzak to enhance their brand image in 400,000 client locations. More than 80 core programs and an endless variety of custom programs are distributed around the world. Muzak issues $35 million in royalties annually, as it promotes artists from its library of more than 2 million tracks. For more information, visit www.muzak.com.
About The Orchard The Orchard is the world’s leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, with a catalogue of more than one million tracks representing 73 countries, thousands of labels, and every music genre. This catalogue includes titles from multi-platinum acts such as Green Day, Coldplay, Ray Charles, and Ice T, as well as from breaking bands like The Hold Steady, Bedouin Soundclash, and Immortal Technique. The Orchard supplies all the leading legal digital music stores and mobile operators throughout the world and markets its labels’ catalogues for sync song placements in films, commercials, and television shows. The company is owned by Dimensional Associates, the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc. whose portfolio companies also include eMusic and Dimensional Music Publishing. The Orchard is headquartered in New York and London, with offices in 23 countries and six continents. For more information, please visit: www.theorchard.com.
Sony Releases Rock Royalty Loop Library
January 19, 2007
The following was released today by Sony: SONY MEDIA SOFTWARE UNVEILS NEW “ROCK ROYALTY” LOOP LIBRARY AT NAMM 2007
Legendary Drummer Joe Vitale And His Son Joe Vitale Jr. Introduce New Premium Collection Loop Library That Boasts Sophisticated, Royalty-Free Loops And Samples
ANAHEIM, California — January 19, 2007 — Sony Media Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, announced today the availability of Vital Drums: The Vitale Collection, the newest addition to the Sony Sound Series Premium Collection. A must-have for music producers of every caliber, this loop library features the renowned sound and inimitable style of one of the most influential rock and roll drumming duos Joe Vitale and his son, Joe Vitale Jr.
Joe Vitale Sr. is a respected multi-instrumentalist whose career spans over 30 years of touring, recording, songwriting, and production with legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists such as The Eagles; Joe Walsh; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; John Lennon; and Keith Richards. These are just a few of the many artists who have called upon Joe to anchor their platinum hits with his rock solid drumming. The eldest of Vitale’s sons, Joe Vitale Jr. not only engineered the sounds for this loop library, but laid down his own set of unique grooves and one-shots to enhance the collection’s variety.
This Premium Collection loop library will appeal to songwriters and producers of rock and pop music who want the best possible performance and recording quality on their tracks. “The Sony Sound Series catalog now boasts the addition of rock drumming legend Joe Vitale at the Premium Collection level,” said Dave Chaimson, vice president of marketing for Sony Media Software.
“The Vitale father-and-son team deserves nothing less than Premium Collection presentation, with 24-bit sound engineered by Joe Vitale Jr., performances by both artists, extensive liner notes, and bonus video content. Now, music producers working on every platform at every tier of the industry can enjoy the Vitale sound on their tracks, and gain instant access to the kinds of rock music foundations that lead to smash hits.”
The Vital Drums collection includes nearly 900 files comprising more than one gigabyte of material, extensive liner notes, and a behind-the-scenes video that explains how the library was produced. Vital Drums is a two-disc, highly specialized collection that includes a sophisticated, royalty-free premium project composed with ACIDized® .wav file loops which work inside Sony Media Software’s ACID program, or any other program that supports the .wav or ACIDized .wav file format.
Price and Availability Vital Drums: The Vitale Collection is the first Vitale library to focus exclusively on kit drums and it is now available for US $99.95 (MSRP).
For more information on Vital Drums or any other Sony Media Software loop library collections and leading audio or video editing solutions, please visit http://www.sony.com/mediasoftware.
Cable Boxes Evolve
January 17, 2007
CONVERGENCE ALERT: As the conduit to a great deal of home-based entertainment, the evolution of set-top cable boxes are worth paying attention to.
Brad Stone of the New York Times reports on this, one of many important developments for music supervisors to know about from last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES):
Apple has introduced its latest big-splash high-tech device, the iPhone. As with the iPod, its digital music capabilities will be a centerpiece of its appeal.
Convergence Alert: Comedy Central is launching a wireless application that extends the South Park franchise. New content, games and ringtones means more work for music supervisors and artists.
Musicsupervisioncentral hearts Carter Burwell, whose original scores have been central to setting the mood for movies like "Fargo" and "Gods and Monsters". He's now working on his 12th film with the Coen Brothers, "No Country for Old Men". See more details at:
The following was released by the music house Echo Boys, www.echoboys.com
Minneapolis-- Echo Boys set a magical mood for “The Boy From Bloomington,” a richly animated TV commercial for Mall of America’s Park After Dark, providing a note of haunted enchantment for the Halloween seasonal campaign. Composers Alex Berglund and Tom Lecher created original music and sound design that skillfully bewitches audiences with an enigmatic allure, complementing the dulcet tones of the voiceover spoken in rhyme.
Given the subject matter and season, Kerker/Minneapolis needed a specific style of animation for their spot. Much to the delight of Alex Berglund, the agency sought out animation designer/director Todd Hemker of ReelWorks. Berglund has an established relationship with both the animation shop and with Hemker, having previously collaborated on a number of projects including a Blue Cross Blue Shield campaign and Hemker’s animated short and film festival favorite, “Fool Throttle."
“The Boy From Bloomington” tells the story of a brother and sister who set out with their mother in the family van to the Mall of America’s Park After Dark. Berglund composed the score and then teamed with Tom Lecher to generate the sound design that uses both literal and metaphorical elements - such as a cat squeal, a horse whinny and thumping hooves - to bring the spot to life.
“The spot had a great concept with really cool visuals, so I knew it would be fun to work on,” Berglund recalls. “The organic and textured feel of Todd’s animation was definitely an inspiration while working on the music for this piece.”
Berglund scored the opening scene of “The Boy From Bloomington” with a haunting yet mesmerizing track, picking up the pace and the excitement during the rousing car ride scenes, and finally returning to the enchantment of the holiday as the brother and sister finally reach their destination decked out as a pirate and princess.
Berglund utilized a number of live instruments – including his own trumpet and a multi-layered violin arrangement - recorded into Digidesign Pro Tools HD. For percussion he used a triangle and then created the clear twinkling, high-pitched notes with a Celeste and his daughter’s toy glockenspiel. Berglund also brought in a xylophone and jazz kit with tenor sax to lend a sense of tension and excitement to the amusement park segment of the commercial, while live singers resound the spooky yet soothing four-part harmony that bookends the spot.
The multi-level animation follows a mom and her kids as they drive to the Park After Dark. The siblings excitedly anticipate the evening’s event, suddenly becoming startled as a black cat appears, scurrying across the top of a picket fence. The spiky posts rise up, changing perspective, to reveal the fence is actually the mane of an ominous stallion bearing a pumpkin-headed horseman. Bats are brought to life by Berglund’s violin as they scatter at the sudden movement. The horseman sets off in pursuit of the vehicle.
The viewer’s POV pushes through a cluster of hot-air balloons ascending in the distance to a silhouetted roller coaster, Ferris wheel and children parading with Jack-o-lanterns. The surroundings -- and a reprise of Berglund’s arrangement of charming enticement -- herald the end of the chase and their arrival at the Mall of America’s Park After Dark.
Berglund retooled the TV spot score for a 60-second radio version. “To be able to get the idea going for TV and then expand it to a longer format for radio was really fun,” he says.
Echo Boys audio engineer Ross Nelson recorded the final voiceover with talent Stephen Pelinski and performed the final mix for the TV and radio campaign. Kathy Yanko produced the package for Echo Boys. Look for another reative collaboration between Kerker, Echo Boys, and Todd Hemker/Reelworks on their upcoming winter holiday campaign.
To view and download hi-res images and quicktimes please click on: http://echoboys.com/06/EB_BFB_PR/boy_from_bloomington.htm
Chinese Movie Portal Loses Suit
January 3, 2007
Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2007 for music supervisors, artists and media producers everywhere. The Chinese web portal Sohu.com has been ordered to pay damages for distributing Hollywood movies without permission. Lost revenue for studios means lost licensing revenue for artists and record companies on soundtracks as well.
Ringtones Figure In More for Record Company Profit
December 14, 2006
As record company profit margins continue to slip, ringtones are becoming an increasingly essential factor in their bottom line. See how they fit into the big picture in this must-read article by Jeff Leeds in today's NY Times.
In today's NY Times, Stuart Elliott talks about the growing use of user-generated content, where corporations hold contests for viewers to create commercials for them.
The better ones will use quality music. Will it be properly licensed? Interesting to think how this issue is handled.
The following was released by LA-based band The 88:
THE 88 SONG SELECTED FOR WORLDWIDE MICROSOFT ZUNE AD CAMPAIGN
Internet Launch of Long-Form Commercial Hits #17 Most Viewed English Music Video, #21 Most Viewed Music Video Overall on YouTube.Com in Debut Week
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 20, 2006) - “Nobody Cares” from the album OVER AND OVER by the Los Angeles indie buzz band The 88 (www.the88.net ), is featured in a year long worldwide Television and Internet advertising campaign to introduce the Microsoft Zune digital media player to consumers.
In its debut week on YouTube, the commercial was the #17 most viewed video in the Music/English category, and #21 most viewed overall music video. It also generated a lot of Internet buzz, ranking as the #49 most discussed music-related video of the week. By its second week on YouTube, the ad had garnered nearly 33,500 downloads, and comments posing the questions “What’s that song?” and “Who’s that band?” That band is The 88.
This is not the first time music fans have posed those questions. Nearly every track from the band’s current release Over and Over (EMK/Mootron Records) has been heard by national audiences via licensing to film and television. “Coming Home” was the catchy tune behind retail giant Target’s Spring 2006 national television ad campaign, as well as DIRECTV’s recent commercial for the NFL’s SUNDAY TICKET. Another track, “All ‘Cause of You”, played over the opening titles of this summer’s hit comedy YOU, ME AND DUPREE and was featured in IRA AND ABBY, an independent film which premiered at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. “How Good It Can Be” will be included in film and soundtrack to the 2007 Drew Barrymore/Eric Bana drama LUCKY YOU.
The 88’s music has been featured in more than 30 television shows running gamut from network to cable, teen drama to procedural, including: GREY’S ANATOMY (ABC), NUMB3RS (CBS), THE OC (FOX), ONE TREE HILL (WB/CW), LAGUNA BEACH (MTV) and WEEDS (Showtime). The hit CBS sitcom HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER devoted an entire episode to The 88 in 2006 entitled “Best Prom Ever”, which included a speaking role for lead singer Keith Slettedahl and the band performing three songs.
Soundtracks the band has appeared on include MUSIC FROM THE OC MIX 1 (Warner Bros.) which has SoundScanned more than 300.000 records, FAILURE TO LAUNCH (Bulletproof), YOU ME AND DUPREE (Lakeshore Records), and WEEDS: MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL SERIES, VOL. 2 (Lion’s Gate Records). Securing these licenses is Danny Benair, founder of music marketing company Natural Energy Lab (www.naturalenergylab.com ) who represents The 88 for film, television and commercial placement.
In regards to bands latest licensing coup, on November 1, Zune released a sneak-peak 90-second and one-minute version of The 88’s commercial on YouTube, entitled “Zune Picnic.” The commercial starts with the opening line of the song “Open your ears/This is a story” as the visual narrative of people picnicking in a park unfurls silently in the background. As the song moves from its mellow acoustic vibe and bursts into a jaunty, piano-driven chorus, the picnickers laugh, eat, dance and party, all wirelessly sharing their music between each others’ Zune devices, illustrating the tagline “Welcome To The Social”. And please welcome back The 88.
ABOUT THE 88 Formed in 2001, The 88 has gained national attention without the benefit of a record deal. Aside from an almost dizzying array of awareness in a variety of major motion pictures, network television shows and advertising campaigns licensing the bands music, The 88 have received critical praise from influential publications such as SPIN Magazine, Billboard, Guitar Player, Paste, Keyboard Rolling Stone.com, the Los Angeles Times, Flaunt and many more. The band has appeared on such influential shows such as The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, DirecTV’s hit program CD USA, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Current TV, MTV News and Extra. The 88 has toured throughout the United States and Canada this year in support of their latest CD OVER AND OVER on bills with artists such as Matt Costa, The Flaming Lips, Rilo Kiley, The Pogues, The Elected, The Muffs and Ozma. The 88 is: Keith Slettedahl (guitar/vocals), Adam Merrin (piano), Anthony Zimmitti (drums) and Todd O’Keefe (bass).
Communications Law Firms Merger
November 29, 2006
The law firms of Davis Wright Tremaine, along with Cole, Raywid & Braverman are forging a strategic partnership.
Synk Audio Announces Musicbed DV 1.6 plus Seasons 1 and 2 Bundle
New version of music soundtrack software adds innovative features and doubles content
Chicago (November 21, 2006) – Synk Audio, a leading innovator in adaptive music, announces version 1.6 of their Musicbed DV music soundtrack generation software with Mac Universal Binary support, new music generation features, new surround music features and more than double the amount of royalty-free music content.
Musicbed DV is an easy-to-use Mac program for generating custom music soundtracks that match the mood and timing of video and audio projects. Users are offered a unique set of versatile controls for adjusting musical intensity, complexity, dynamics and more, all in real-time. Control curves may be used to add musical builds and punctuation that underscore and accent the emotional movement of projects. Music soundtracks of any duration may be generated without compromise and exported with a wide variety of options, including stereo and surround music. Designed for video and audio creators who may not have the time or desire to create professional music soundtracks from scratch, Musicbed DV is perfect for video and film projects, Podcasts, DVDs, or any project that calls for a music soundtrack.
Musicbed DV 1.6 is now bundled with new music packages in many genres and genre-mashups, more than doubling the available music content. The Musicbed DV Bundle includes the Seasons 1 and 2 customizable stock music libraries, adding thousands of music theme variations and an unlimited number of time-based variations using Musicbed DV's unique music style and texture control curves. Combined with the new Music Package Swap feature, which allows the mood, genre and instrumentation of music in the timeline to be changed independent of timing and control curves, the creative possibilities for music soundtrack creation are vast.
This new version also contains a number of music generation enhancements, including Keyframe Snapshots for taking snapshots of music style and texture customizations, making it even easier to create and manage musical builds and punctuation. Keyframe Generation creates keyframes with varying values that hit markers or periodic time locations, which can be used for quickly generating musical textures that evolve over time. Music Clip Overlay/Overwrite is a new preference that lets the user specify whether adding music to the timeline overlays or overwrites existing music. Music in the timeline may freely overlap, allowing for seamless transitions between different music themes.
Musicbed DV 1.6 also contains new surround mix presets for various surround music usage scenarios. Narrative projects may benefit from the theatrically oriented surround mix preset while entertainment projects may be enhanced by the preset for an immersive surround music presentation. Music packages contain hundreds of non-linear audio tracks under-the-hood, all of which are mixed according to the desired preset for a true surround music mix.
Musicbed DV is a standalone Mac application with extensive import and export options for easy integration with Apple iMovie and GarageBand all the way up to Final Cut Studio and Logic.
Pricing and Availability The Musicbed DV plus Seasons 1 and 2 Bundle is available now at an introductory price of $249.
About Synk Audio Synk Audio provides next generation music products and services to clients in broadcast media, interactive entertainment, and multi-media. A leading innovator in the adaptive music industry, Synk Audio's Musicbed DV offering was the first product in the pro and consumer video and audio software to provide customers with a solution for customizing both the timing and musically qualitative aspects of stock music to match the mood and timing requirements of their own video and audio projects. Media Contact: Brian McConnon mtech marketing communications 610-480-8360 brian@mtechmarketing.com http://www.mtechmarketing.com Synk Audio, Synk Audio logo, Musicbed DV, Musicbed DV logo, and Seasons 1 and 2 logo are trademarks of Synk Audio Studios LLC. All other company and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Clear Channel Bought for $19B
November 17, 2006
Clear Channel agreed to be purchased by a private equity firm for $19 billion. Besides radio, this article from CNN touches on the state of the overall media landscape -- important for music supervisors to be on top of.
Blockbuster to Have Exclusive Weinstein Rental Rig
November 16, 2006
Blockbuster has reached a deal for exclusive US rentals to movies from the Weinstein Company, the founders of Miramax.
See the full story in the NY Times at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/16/business/media/16blockbuster.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Revver Adds Texting Fees to
November 13, 2006
One of our fav-rave sites, Revver, is upping the ante on its competition with YouTube by offering content creators revenue off of text-messaging fees.
NBC will be developing at least 10 new original series for it's comedy-centric website, DotComedy. The more series, the more work for music supervisors. See more details at:
Yahoo! and Nissan North America have announced a new patnership called "Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music". Another example of the confluence of music supervision, corporate, and online.
http://prosoundnews.com/articles/article_4644.shtml
Ad: Tech Conference: Web Video Still Fuzzy
November 9, 2006
New York's Ad:Tech conference came to some interesting conclusions about the current state of Web video. Read Brian Morrisey's report in AdWeek at:
In just one example of the maelstrom that can surround the scoring of a major motion picture, Marcelo Zavos has replaced James Horner as the score composer for "The Good Shepherd", starring Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon. More details at Film Music World here:
MySpace is moving to ensure that unauthorized copyrighted music is not uploaded to the community site. See all the details, with various licensing implications discussed, at CNN.com:
Music licensing continues to take national headlines with the recent Google acquisition of YouTube.
Be sure to read this deeper explanation of the implications for YouTube, Universal, Sony, and BMG in this article by the NYTimes' Andrew Ross Sorkin and Jeff Leeds:
Music supervisors and artists need to stay on top of the financial realities that shape their media landscape. Read Marilyn Cohen's current snapshot or radio (which plays music!) at:
National Geographic's introduction of world music remixes on its site is one more example of new opportunities for music supervisors. What brand can you think of that would benefit from your music supervision talents to create a media experience such as this? Get in touch with them!
The following was released by representatives of National Geographic:
Today National Geographic's music website announces thirteen exclusive remix tracks from some of the most progressive world music artists of the day: Antibalas, Karsh Kale, Los Amigos Invisibles, Ojos de Brujo, Yerba Buena, and more. Please read on... and have a free listen online.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A World Remixed: Exclusive GeoRemix Tracks from National Geographic
When National Geographic stepped into the digital music realm earlier this year with one of the most comprehensive, interactive world music Web sites to date, WorldMusic.NationalGeographic.com Editor Tom Pryor made a conscious effort to highlight world music in its many forms, from folkloric to electronic, from field recordings to hip hop. Now National Geographic pushes the envelope even further by curating GeoRemix, an exclusive 13-track project of never-before-available remixes by some of the planet’s most progressive world music acts.
Featured GeoRemix tracks include a just-produced, scorching collaboration between New York’s Afrobeat funksters Antibalas and DJ Rich Medina, who puts away his turntables and steps onto the soapbox to talk about the state of the world on “Ja Joosh/My Country.” Young tabla-playing producer Karsh Kale offers up the Kaushik Ambient Remix of “Manifest.” Originally a techno merengue by Diviana, “Yo No Se” has now been transformed into a super-smooth house track by Venezuela’s Los Amigos Invisibles and DJ Afro’s remix.
“There is a generation of wired musicians who are combining technology and tradition to create new music and whose world view reflects their experience as immigrants, globe-hoppers and urban-dwellers,” said Pryor. “These artists are composing an alternative soundtrack to globalization. National Geographic has always used stories to inspire people to care about the planet; now we have the soundtrack to go with it.”
The GeoRemix project is one of many tech-savvy and street-smart facets of WorldMusic.NationalGeographic.com, which also features hundreds of world music videos, podcasts, audio samples, photographs and in-depth editorial content about global recording artists and more than 100 music genres. The site is designed for exploration. The Orlando Weekly recently wrote that the site “creates an easy pathway for novices to be introduced to something they may have heard about (like garifuna) or listen to music from a specific region or country without knowing any more than ‘I like things from Asia.’” It added that the site gives “die-hard aficionados the ability to zero in on precisely what they want, which is often a hopeless proposition at other outlets.”
“While the planet is shrinking, our musical palette is expanding in ways unimagined 10 years ago,” said David Beal, internationally known musician, composer and former executive at Palm Pictures, who has been working on the National Geographic music initiative for the past year. “The music, whether it is from ancient traditions or unexpected hybrids, inspires us to think about our place in the world and the cultures of people who may be our neighbors.”
GeoRemix selections highlight this widening palette of hybrids by including reinvented flamenco collective Ojos de Brujo. Nitin Sawhney remixed their unreleased “Feedback,” whose original mix will appear on Ojos’ Six Degrees Records album due out next year. Ska Cubano’s culture crossing continues with The Sea’s remix of “No Me Desesperes” (“Don’t Drive Me Crazy”), one of their gigantic ska cumbias — huge and melodramatic, with a massive rhythm section and honking, screaming brass. Austin’s Charanga Cakewalk keeps it real with their own remix of “Ballad de Jose Campos Torres,” referring to the 1976 incident in which Houston police beat and drowned a young Mexican. The officers were charged, fined one dollar and put on probation.
The GeoRemix roster is rounded out with otherwise-unavailable remixed tracks of Yerba Buena, Bombay Dub Orchestra, eccodek, Ex-centric Sound System, Nortec Collective and Smadj. All 13 tracks are available for sale only from WorldMusic.NationalGeographic.com through the end of October.
“Our hope is to engage fans using the musical language of some of the planet’s most thought-provoking artists,” said Pryor. “With the GeoRemix project, you will hear electronic remixes, hip hop versions, and unprecedented cultural hybrids that help to tell the story of our musical planet.
The Indian film industry is one of the most prolific in the world. The following was released by Euphonix:
Leading Indian Film Composer Harris Jayaraj Selects Euphonix MC Media Application Controller
Harris Jayaraj speeds up his compositional workflow in Logic Pro and Pro Tools with the Euphonix MC
Palo Alto CA USA, Leading Indian film composer Harris Jayaraj has taken delivery of a new Euphonix MC Media Application Controller. Jayaraj, well-known for his musical scores to popular Indian films such as Rahana hey there dhil mey, Minnale, Kakkha Kakkha, Anniyan, Gaghini, and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, purchased the surface controller to interface with his two primary workstation applications: Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
With its ability to enhance workflow with any application by being able to detect the latest active application and reset all controls to match, the MC was the perfect solution to enable Jayaraj to seamlessly switch between his Pro Tools and Logic Pro workstation applications. "Logic Pro is my central workstation application on which I write, record, and program MIDI keyboard tracks for my film scores, and I use Pro Tools for mixing and mastering my soundtracks, states Jayaraj. "Hence, the ability to conveniently move back and forth between these two applications is critical to the way I work. With the MC's ability to sense these applications and reset itself to match, the process of alternating back and forth is greatly simplified and enables me to focus on the creative task at hand-not the mechanical process of switching between applications."
The MC connects to a host workstation computer via Ethernet. In its simplest form, the workstation sees the controller as a normal keyboard and trackball-making it extremely easy to interface the unit with virtually any application. Combined with Euphonix' EuCon high-speed protocol, that enables extremely fast network DAW access, the result is blazing performance. With EuCon's bi-directional capabilities, the MC can receive high-speed data, such as metering, and reflect this on the control surface, facilitating fast and intuitive control.
"The ability to control Logic using the EuCon protocol is extremely impressive," states Jayaraj. "The interaction that EuCon facilitates makes controlling Logic with the MC faster and easier than any other controller I looked at. Within half an hour, I was very comfortable with the complete system. In no time at all, I was moving among my software's many functions-easily and efficiently. The learning curve is almost non-existent and I had no need whatsoever for the manuals. After connecting the MC to Logic, I created multiple shortcuts and discovered new features and ways of working I had never imagined. Since the MC can interface with virtually any application, I've also been able to control Pro Tools, browse the Internet, check email, and edit video."
When asked about his experience with customer and technical support, Jayaraj offered the following thought, "Conducting business with Euphonix and our local distributor, Cinecita, has been terrific. Everyone has been very responsive and has gone out of their way to ensure my complete satisfaction. I feel like everyone involved genuinely cares."
Hanumant Deshpande, Sales Executive for Cinecita Comoptronics Pvt. Ltd, Euphonix' Indian distributor, commented on the Jayaraj transaction, "Harris Jayaraj is a prominent figure in the Indian film sound community and I am very pleased to have him as a customer. His selection of the MC Media Application Controller is yet another example of the high caliber talent joining the Euphonix family of users here in our country. Euphonix' business in India is growing rapidly and we are excited to be part of that."
The Euphonix MC Media Application Controller
Designed to dramatically enhance workflow with any music and sound application, Euphonix' MC Media Application Controller incorporates a full sized keyboard with dual trackballs for standard operations, 56 LCD SmartSwitches, 4 faders, 9 rotary controls, plus a monitoring section for the ultimate in extended control. With a compact form factor that fits "right at home" in a wide variety of production environments, the Euphonix MC is designed to control all the leading pro media applications.
About Euphonix
Celebrating its 18th Year Anniversary in 2006, Euphonix is a leading manufacturer of large format digital audio consoles and digital recording equipment that has satisfied users worldwide in broadcast, post, live sound, and music production. Key products include Max Air and System 5 consoles plus the System 5-MC and the MC DAW controllers. Euphonix can be reached at +1 (650) 855 0400 or on the Web at www.euphonix.com.
YouTube Allies with CBS, UMG and Sony BMG
October 09, 2006
YouTube's new deals with CBS, Universal Music Group and Sony BMG are very important for music supervisors and artists to know about.
Read this quick but informative blog by Donna Bogatin at ZDNet. Several music licensing issues are directly addressed:
XM and Sirius Satellite Radio both appear to have their work cut out for them, according to the latest numbers released by Bridge Ratings. See more of Mike Boyle's article at Radio and Records at:
See how the varied song tracking services, Mediabase and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, are duking it out in the media. While the story itself is interesting, the bigger point is to illuminate the different measurement systems working today that may influence a music supervisor's decision on what songs to license, and how much they're worth.
CONVERGENCE ALERT: CBS is now offering a mobile sports alerts service that sends content to cell phones. Music supervisors should be aware of the possible licensing implications for the music used in these video clips.
There is a very insightful interview with multi-faceted TV, film and video game composer up on DigitalProSound. This is from a composer's point of view, but music supervisors will also benefit from his comments on workflow and client relationships.
Jeff Leeds of the NY Times reports that an initiative by AOL and its partners to Webcast live concerts has fallen through. Apparently, copyright and licensing issues were at the heart of the difficulties.
Microsoft to Introduce Zune Media Player: Wireless
September 26, 2006
Microsoft's device for competing with the iPod will be called the Zune. Its ability to share songs wirelessly introduces interesting digital licensing wrinkles.
...and check this out! This is a seriously innovative software suite that helps enormously in planning music and film by returning timing and tempo information on a digital video file. MusicSupervisionCentral recommended!
CONVERGENCE ALERT: Apparently, the newest TiVo kicks some serious you-know-what. In addition to its TV recording capabilities, music playing is a new feature.
Music supervisors and artists should always be up on the latest consumer technologies. Read David Pogue's review in today's NY Times at:
The newly launched indieFINANCIALnetwork has launched in an attempt to streamline digital download accounting.
See the full story at Yahoo News: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060915/20060915005066.html
Music Choice In Search of Unsigned Band
September 19th, 2006
The following was released today by Music Choice:
MUSIC CHOICE ANNOUNCES A NATIONWIDE SEARCH TO FIND AN UNDISCOVERED ARTIST OR BAND TO SHOWCASE ON ITS POPULAR MUSIC SHOW, “FRESH CROPS™”
New York, NY. – September 18, 2006 - Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of music fans through their TVs, PCs and cell phones, announces a nationwide search to find a breakout artist or band to feature on its popular music show, Fresh Crops, the music show only available on Music Choice On Demand which showcases today’s hottest emerging artists across multiple music genres. Unsigned artists and bands interested in participating in the contest will be asked to submit 60 seconds of an original music video with the artist or band performing their best original work. The search ends on October 20th. The winner, as determined by a team of judges, will be featured in the 2007 premiere edition of Fresh Crops, the exclusive music show that features emerging artists across multiple music genres. For more information on the Fresh Crops contest, including entry details and rules, go to http://www.musicchoice.com/freshcrops
“By searching for, and showcasing, the talents of an undiscovered artist or band on Fresh Crops, Music Choice is once again demonstrating its commitment to supporting the next generation of music stars. We are also engaging with our audience to create user-generated content to compliment our unique programming,” says Damon Williams, Vice President of Programming and Production for Music Choice.“ The winner of this promotion will get exposure to over 13 million homes nationwide through the most popular free music video-on-demand music service in the country, Music Choice On Demand.”
Fresh Crops is only available on Music Choice On Demand, the most-popular free video-on-demand music service in the country. Millions of households with access to Music Choice On Demand can watch the show as often as they like at no cost to them.
About MUSIC CHOICE Music Choice is the premier multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their TVs, PCs, and cell phones. Music Choice programs both video and audio music channels, produces exclusive music shows, films in-studio artist performances and interviews, and distributes daily entertainment news. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at .
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Music Choice In Search of Unsigned Band
September 19th, 2006
Contact:
Karen Doler
Music Choice
215-784-5842
kdoler@musicchoice.com
For Immediate Release:
MUSIC CHOICE ANNOUNCES A NATIONWIDE SEARCH TO FIND AN UNDISCOVERED ARTIST OR BAND TO SHOWCASE ON ITS POPULAR MUSIC SHOW,
“FRESH CROPS™”
New York, NY. – September 18, 2006 - Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of music fans through their TVs, PCs and cell phones, announces a nationwide search to find a breakout artist or band to feature on its popular music show, Fresh Crops, the music show only available on Music Choice On Demand which showcases today’s hottest emerging artists across multiple music genres. Unsigned artists and bands interested in participating in the contest will be asked to submit 60 seconds of an original music video with the artist or band performing their best original work. The search ends on October 20th. The winner, as determined by a team of judges, will be featured in the 2007 premiere edition of Fresh Crops, the exclusive music show that features emerging artists across multiple music genres. For more information on the Fresh Crops contest, including entry details and rules, go to http://www.musicchoice.com/freshcrops
“By searching for, and showcasing, the talents of an undiscovered artist or band on Fresh Crops, Music Choice is once again demonstrating its commitment to supporting the next generation of music stars. We are also engaging with our audience to create user-generated content to compliment our unique programming,” says Damon Williams, Vice President of Programming and Production for Music Choice.“ The winner of this promotion will get exposure to over 13 million homes nationwide through the most popular free music video-on-demand music service in the country, Music Choice On Demand.”
Fresh Crops is only available on Music Choice On Demand, the most-popular free video-on-demand music service in the country. Millions of households with access to Music Choice On Demand can watch the show as often as they like at no cost to them.
About MUSIC CHOICE
Music Choice is the premier multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their TVs, PCs, and cell phones. Music Choice programs both video and audio music channels, produces exclusive music shows, films in-studio artist performances and interviews, and distributes daily entertainment news. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at .
Nintendo Releasing New Game Console
September 14, 2006
CONVERGENCE ALERT: The NY Times reports that Nintendo will release its new Wii video game console in November, in time for the Holidays.
Many interesting media convergence features are planned for the console. Read more at:
Film Music Magazine presents a new monthly event series featuring presentations and opportunities to network with top professionals from the film, television and video game music industry.
Music Supervisors have become the focal point in terms of fulfilling the musical artistic vision of filmmakers and television producers. Whether it's locating music, licensing music, locating and hiring a composer, or dealing with music publishers and record labels, today's Music Supervisor is often the center of a film's musical universe.
Whether you're a composer, songwriter, band, recording artist, filmmaker, producer, agent, or work with music for film, you will directly benefit from the knowledge and experience discussed at this special event.
Our VIP panel of top film and television Music Supervisors will discuss topics critical to the success of those who write, create, or perform music for film and television including:
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Rich Macar of Buttons NY Launches Blog
Septemeber 12, 2006
Rich Macar of Buttons Sound in NYC is sharing his advanced views on sound for picture on a new blog. See more information below.
MusicSupervisionCentral visitors can always access the blog in "Blogs We Like" in the "Resources" section.
Insight from Twenty Years in the Audio Design Industry New York
Premiere boutique audio post house Buttons New York has launched an official blog. Owner and chief engineer, Rich Macar, will share insight from his twenty-year tenure in the industry on a regular basis via posts on The Buttons Audio blog, in what he sees as a crucial and exciting time for the industry. As audio post production studios like Buttons prepare to migrate to Dolby E and technology becomes simultaneously more complicated but easier to access, it is Macar’s hope to draw on his passion for the industry and its constant evolution to inspire informative and direct conversations about sound design and post production. Macar will also invite other industry professionals to offer their insight via the blog.
In his first post, Macar delves into migration to Dolby E. He focuses on the challenges that he and his audio-post counterparts will confront and the rewards they will reap from this change. Macar maintains an enthusiasm for the moves the industry is making to bring feature-film quality sound to the everyday television viewer. As Macar sees it, Dolby E will enhance the viewer’s experience with better sound-quality, making his efforts in audio post-production integral to every project. As he has seen innumerable changes in his lengthy career in front of the audio board, the blog post reflects Macar’s excitement for his craft and awareness of the changes that move it forward as the technology advances.
Macar has been mixing all projects in Dolby E since 2005 in anticipation of the migration. Drawing on a record of innovation, Macar, has kept Buttons on the forefront of new developments in the industry. Because of Buttons’ small size, the newest technology is integrated on a regular basis. At his studio, upgrades are swift and virtually effortless as they are part of the culture and are flawlessly integrated into the daily routine. Visit www.buttonsny.blogspot.com to view The Buttons Audio Blog.
Buttons Sound, NY has been sound designing and mixing in New York since 1986, working on feature films, television shows, and advertising spots. Clients include BBDO, DDB WW, Publicis, Pokemon, HBO, Warner Bros. Buttons specializes is live action sound design, animation, and surround sound for DVD, Theatrical films, and HD TV.
Cinescore Releases New Theme Packs
September 9, 2006
The following was released today by Sony Media Software:
Cinescore Update and New Theme Packs
Sony Media Software has released two new Theme Packs for the recently unveiled automated scoring software, Cinescore . “Ideal Vacation: Music for Life” and “High Tech World: Kinetic Tracks,” give Cinescore users even more musical options for their scoring projects.
“Ideal Vacation: Music for Life” gives users a diverse template of rock, pop, country, latin and world music. “High Tech World: Kinetic Tracks” is a production music powerhouse for making modern music soundtracks. Both The “Ideal Vacation: Music for Life” and “High Tech World: Kinetic Tracks” Theme Packs will be available this month (Sept. '06) and will retail for $99.95 (MSRP).
Sony Media Software is also offering users a free Cinescore 1.0a update that provides interface and key command improvements, giving users the ability to customize the Theme Chooser window, quickly access themes based on specified sort criteria and easier navigation\while editing. Cinescore users can also now preview their music in the Video Preview window. The update is available here:
Convergence Alert: Mobile TV viewing evolves. Music supervisors should always be aware of newly introduced media consumption products in the marketplace.
Sony has announced two new LocationFree devices, re-upping their interest in devloping the marketplace for such media hardware. See the full piece by Mike Musgrove of the Washington Post at:
Universal Music Group, SpiralFrog Will Take on iTu
September 1, 2006
Universal Music Group, with millions of songs in its catalog, will make downloads available for free to consumers on SpiralFrog, using an advertising-supported model.
CONVERGENCE ALERT: CNN.COM reports that video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) and ESPN are producing a pay-per-view special on the latest Madden edition.
Any recombination of TV and video games presents opportunities and challenges for music supervisors and artists.
We also like Chris Morris' weekly "Game Over" column here at CNN.com.
With new distribution models come new licensing challenges for music supervisors and placement opportunities for artists. Warner Bros. has begun a new division to make and distribute movies directly to DVD consumers. See the article on CNN.com at:
Convergence Alert: Convergences aren't just technological, they're geographical. This article in today's NY Times is posted here to keep music supervisors and artists on top of global movie distribution patterns, a trend that comes with its own licensing and performance rights organization (PRO) challenges.
Read about Will Smith in China, India and beyond at:
The following was released today by Sony Classical:
DANNY ELFMAN’s FIRST CONCERT WORK SERENADA SCHIZOPHRANA IN STORES OCTOBER 3rd ON SONY CLASSICAL
Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated composer of music for over 100 films and tv series – Batman, Spiderman, Good Will Hunting, Edward Scissorhands, “The Simpsons”
Work premiered at Carnegie Hall in 2005 – music later featured in IMAX’s Deep Sea 3D
Adding another facet to an already brilliant life in music, Danny Elfman steps out from his career-defining role as a Grammy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated composer of original music for film (Batman, Spiderman, Beetle Juice, The Nightmare Before Christmas) and television (“Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” “The Simpsons,” “Desperate Housewives”) with the release of Serenada Schizophrana, his first orchestral composition written specifically for the concert hall.
The world premiere of Serenada Schizophrana at Carnegie Hall on February 23, 2005 drew ecstatic reviews across-the-board from both classical music and pop culture critics. It subsequently received worldwide exposure as the featured music in the soundtrack to the IMAX film Deep Sea 3D which was narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. The Sony Classical recording is conducted by John Mauceri, best known for his sixteen years as conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
The genesis of Serenada Schizophrana was a commission from the American Composers Orchestra (ACO), a new honor for Elfman and a challenge that he welcomed. Without the usual visuals to drive his orchestral music, he writes, “I began composing several dozen short improvisational compositions, none of them related. Slowly, some of them began to develop themselves until I had six separate movements that, in some abstract, absurd way, felt connected.”
Serenada Schizophrana was scored for large orchestra, electronics, two pianos, and female voices. “With six movements, rolling piano solos … and the charming hoots and chirps of eight female voices,” wrote Bernard Holland in the New York Times, “Mr. Elfman gave us music comfortable in its own world and highly professional in its execution … The composer of this piece has an ear for symphonic colors and how to balance them.”
“In keeping with the piece’s title,” Mac Randall also noted at the time in the New York Observer, “the music veered madly from Ellingtonian whimsy to Bernard Herrmannesque agitation … The tortured swing of the third movement conjured up the image of a jazz band on a storm-tossed raft, with trash-can cymbals acting as the crashing waves. And the furious horn-stoked climax and surprising last-second resolution of the closing movement made for a rousing finish.”
For Elfman, a self-taught musician who had never heard any of his orchestral music performed live on stage, it was a “thrilling experience.” Highly influenced by the work of such mid-20th century film composers Bernard Herrmann, Nino Rota, Dimitri Tiomkin, Max Steiner and Erich Korngold, among many others, Elfman’s music is also tempered by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Orff and Bartók, as well as early Duke Ellington. “I am forever attached to the music of the early 20th century,” Elfman writes. To this mix, he adds his recent discoveries of Harry Partch, Philip Glass and Lou Harrison.
Serenada Schizophrana is a ‘gumbo’ of all these styles and influences, as conjured up by the imaginative and often surreal pen of Danny Elfman. A prolific composer for more than a quarter-century, Elfman has written music for over a hundred films and tv series. He is well-known for his collaborations with equally eccentric director Tim Burton on a partnership that began in 1985 with Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, and went on to include Beetle Juice (1988), Batman (1989, whose theme won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), Mars Attacks! (1996), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Planet Of the Apes (2001), Big Fish (2003), Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (2005), and Corpse Bride (2005).
For most of this time (until about a decade ago) Elfman was a mainstay of the beloved Los Angeles-based group Oingo Boingo, which was originally assembled in the late-’70s by his older brother, writer-director Richard Elfman, to provide the music for his first movie Forbidden Zone (1980). The group flourished (over the course of eight albums) but also became ubiquitous on movie soundtracks through the ’80s: Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982), Bachelor Party (1984), Weird Science (whose title song became a pop hit, 1985), Something Wild (1986), to name a few.
Meanwhile, as his working friendship with Burton grew in the ’90s (and Oingo Boingo eventually disbanded), Elfman focused on what turned into a string of some 50 signature movie soundtracks, among them: Dick Tracy (1990), Sommersby (1993), Dolores Claiborne, Dead Presidents, and To Die For (all 1995), Mission Impossible (1996), the Men In Black franchise (1997, 2002), Good Will Hunting (1997), Chicago (2002), and Nacho Libre (2006). Upcoming projects include Disney’s animated Meet the Robinsons, Paramount's adaptation of Charlotte's Web.
Sony Classical, RCA Red Seal and deutsche harmonia mundi are labels of SONY BMG MASTERWORKS. For e-mail updates and information regarding Sony Classical, RCA Red Seal and deutsche harmonia mundi artists, promotions, tours and repertoire, please visit www.sonybmgmasterworks.com
Sports, Reality TV and MTV Do Mix
August 17, 2006
Sports-themed, cable-based reality shows are an increasingly good match for networks like MTV, Sundance Channel, Black Entertainment Television and Spike TV.
Reality shows are typically wallpapered with music -- the more reality shows, the better.
The following was released by Hampton-Adair Music:
SANTA MONICA, CA—Hampton-Adair Music has produced the main title theme for Ōban Star-Racers, a French-Japanese animated television series debuting this month on Toon Disney’s Jetix block. Composers Steve Hampton and John Adair created the show’s rock-oriented theme song, dubbed Never Sat Never, which is reminiscent of the music featured in anime-style video games such as Cowboy Bebop.
Ōban Star-Racers was created by French animator Savin Yeatman-Eiffel and has already debuted in Europe to great popular and critical acclaim, especially for its epic production values. The show features 2D Japanese-animated characters among 3D cel shaded French-animated backgrounds. Hampton-Adair Music is located at 1615 16th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404; (310) 399-6900.
Inspired Open Source Visuals from Electric Sheep
August 14, 2006
Inspiring visuals is an important part of music supervision. Experiment with open source imagery at:
CONVERGENCE ALERT: Cable and satellite TV giants Time Warner, Comcast, Cox Communications, EchoStar Communications, and DirecTV, will bid for radio spectrum in an effort to become full-service communications providers.
All convergences will affect music supervision and related licensing at some point. Stay on top of this development with this article by Matt Richtel and Ken Belson of the New York Times:
The following was released by Performing Arts Studio West:
ONE-OF-A-KIND PERFORMANCE GROUP RELEASES ONE-OF-A-KIND HURRICANE TRIBUTE VIDEO
Los Angeles, CA…For the one-year remembrance of Hurricane Katrina, PASW Productions presents "HOLD ON," a music video created and conceived by the staff and performers with developmental disabilities at Performing Arts Studio West (PASW), to benefit the relief efforts and offer tribute to the victims and survivors.
"Hold On" was inspired by the news reports on Harvey Jackson of Biloxi Mississippi, who lost his wife Tonette after surging waters hit their house. In Jackson's own words, "I held her hand tight as I could and she told me 'you can't hold me.' She said, 'take care of the kids and the grandkids.'"
Though the clients of PASW were already working on an album in their songwriting class, they wanted to change the course of their class and write a song about Harvey Jackson and his family - a song that could bring awareness and assistance to the victims of Katrina. Music instructor Joe Seabe supplied direction and technical support while the intention and lyrics came from the students. With all the powerful impact of "We are the World," "Hold On" showcases a variety of emotional vocal performances by PASW artists while depicting images of both sorrow and hope.
While many view the disabled community constantly needing help, when disaster hit the first thing the PASW performers thought about doing was helping out the Katrina victims and survivors. In addition to profits from the CD sales going to the American Red Cross, the students themselves contributed money as well.
ABOUT PASW: Performing Arts Studio West is a privately-owned, state-funded acting, music, dance and production studio staffed by entertainment industry professionals that offers classes and work opportunities to performers with developmental and other closely related disabilities. The only facility of its kind in the world, PASW opened its doors in 1998 and has served hundreds of performers with skill development (both creative and technical), live performance opportunities, talent management and placement. PASW clients have appeared in over 400 roles in theater, film, television, commercial, industrial, voice-over and print ad projects. Award winning actors Sean Penn, Charlize Theron, Jon Voight, Edward James Olmos, C.C.H. Pounder, Jesus Nebot, and Harry J. Lennix have visited and been guest speakers.
Niche Oriented Radio
August 8, 2006
The following is an interesting article on radio's search for the right music and format to appeal to broader demographics.
Convergence and musical tastes all come into play in this article by Andrew Guy, Jr. of the Houston Chronicle:
Convergence Alert: Google and Viacom have reached a deal that will allow the Web portal to allow Web site owners to put select web clips on their pages.
This is a significant expansion of the TV/Web convergence if successful. What are the music licensing implications of such a deal?
Read Saul Hansell's article in today's NY Times at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/07/technology/07google.html?hp&ex=1155009600&en=cf6b060aa63425c8&ei=5094&partner=homepage
RoyaltyShare Announces Web-Based Royalty Solution
August 3, 2006
Digital royalty solutions provider RoyaltyShare has launched it's Web-based service for managing mechanical and artist royalties.
Traditional rivals XM Satellite Radio and traditional radio are uniting in a fight against the RIAA's desired royalty structure moving forward. Read analysis by Sue Zeidler of Rueters at:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- Mr. Guy Messenger of New York City and his new company, "Soundscapers" announce the debut and release of a new original music library entitled "Soundscapers Theatrical Music" which is designed exclusively for use in live theatre and performance art shows. At the word-class recording facility, The Byre Studios in the Scottish Highlands, Mr. Messenger has recorded 100 musical selections that will now be marketed as "ambient and incidental music to accompany theatrical productions".
The Soundscapers material is a grouping of short instrumental songs in many grooves and styles which will lend themselves both to use as "cue" music, i.e. music that is played at curtain time, intermission, scene change, etc.; and also suitable for use as incidental or ambient music for individual scenes, i.e. the scene in a country bar, at a "surf" dance, on a Jamaican beach, or what have you. Each tune is provided in both faded version and "loopable" version.
Messenger noted that he attempted to make the music sound as far from "soundtrack" or jingle music as possible, using a minimum of plug-in effects or embellishment. There is a raw and natural feel to the material that would blend in well to the world of the real-time theatre. "It's comparable to needle drop music for TV or movies," Messenger says, "but it's nicer music; real, air-moving music." The songs were created with "real" instruments -- no triggers or MIDI. And there are all styles, Afro, reggae, grunge rock, blues, foxtrot, church music, and more.
This library would appeal most to the size of theatrical house that has grown to a level where they cannot fly under the radar using known artists anymore, but who do not have a budget to pay royalties or to pay for a composer just for the specific show. By purchasing a library or an individual song from Soundscapers, the problem is solved, and the material can also be used for other productions, forever....royalty-free.
Mr. Messenger and his company ask that the company name be listed in the program, but there are no other stipulations.
Asked if playgoers might hear the same material played in more than one production, he answers, "Sure, someone might hear the same song at another theatre, eventually. But that's not problematic. They'll hear #24 in Cleveland this year and maybe #33 in Orlando another year, but the same thing happens with the use of copyrighted music for which a theatre pays ongoing usage fees, and with 100 tunes in the library, it's not going to happen often."
Messenger added, "The music also has the advantage of being purely original, so it doesn't ‘elicit’ the emotional connotations that people have with each artist, Prince, B.B. King, Hendrix, etc..."
Small and large theatres would do well to take notice and listen to the samples at the Soundscapers website, since they may end up saving thousands of dollars in royalties that can be now appropriated to other areas of their budget. Messenger added that the music will be marketed to performance art producers and restaurant and nightclub owners as well, as ambient or "background" music for their particular situation.
Interested users may visit the website, http://www.soundscapers.org where they can listen to short samples, order a CD, or download individual mp3 files.
XM, ASCAP Sign Agreement
July 26, 2006
XM Sattelite Radio and ASCAP have signed a five-year music licensing agreement. Many important music supervision issues are touched on in this article on TWICE (This Week In Consumer Electronics):http://twice.com/article/CA6355897.html
EMOTO Music Scores for 2006 AICP Show
July 26, 2006
The following was released by Emoto Music:
Emoto provided original music for the 15th Annual AICP Show, The Art & Technique of the American Commercial. Composer Ryan Elder created the score for the main title and end credit crawl of the AICP’s Showreel which was featured at the show’s recent premiere at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Showreel will also be included the show’s tour of museums and cultural institutions around the country and abroad.
Elder’s upbeat score has a distinctly American theme, blending influences drawn from pop, country, jazz and blues idioms. “I wanted to challenge listeners’ aural palette with a sound that comes from a lot of different places, yet is still recognizably American,” he said. “And to support the concept of the tour, I wanted it to convey a sense of traveling.” The score is richly produced. In keeping with Emoto’s preference for live recordings, the recording session involved some of the best session players in Los Angeles. They included pedal steel guitar player Doug Livingston (Loggins & Messina, Randy Newton), percussionist Jo Pusateri (John Martyn, Fisher) and bass/keyboarder Paul Bessenbacher (Jake Armerding, Detholz). “We brought in live players because we wanted to get good creative and demonstrate our respect for the AICP and its members,” said Emoto executive producer Paul Schultz.
“Bringing in other players also gave me the freedom to be as creative as possible,” Elder added. “I didn’t have to restrict myself to instruments that I am personally proficient at. The Los Angeles talent pool is so large that we prefer to get the best.”
www.emotomusic.com
New Macy's Reality Show Coming
July 21, 2006
MS Central loves the music on a lot of today's top reality shows. What kind of music would you pick for this new reality show on Macy's that will air on the WE network?
Nightingale Music 's Voice Box Vol. 4 "Voice Drops
July 20, 2006
The following was released by Nightingale Music:
NIGHTINGALE MUSIC VOICE BOX SERIES EXTENDS SCOPE WITH VOLUME FOUR ‘VOICE DROPS’
Over 750 Film-Quality Voice Elements Give Film, TV, Radio/DJ’s, Music and Multimedia Producers Immediate Access to Royalty-Free Movie Lines, Sex & Innuendo, and More
TORONTO: Nightingale Music (www.NightingaleMusic.com) a premier provider of music and sound effects libraries for multimedia, has extended the scope of its popular Voice Box Series with Volume 4 “Voice Drops”. Recorded to the highest quality cinematic standards and filled with over 750 elements from the human mouth, “Voice Drops” gives TV, film, radio/DJ’s, music and multimedia producers fast access to a wealth of highly useful and inspirational royalty-free vocal components for their productions.
Packaged on an audio CD and CD-ROM (.wav files), “Voice Drops” is thoroughly organized and documented, with the needs of today’s speed-searching multimedia producers firmly in mind. Media professionals of all stripes will find a rich source of vocal material, ranging from highly functional (multi-lingual alphabet and numerical countdowns) to wildly entertaining (rabid phone sex sessions) and everything in between.
The 20 categories covered on “Voice Drops” include:
• Movie Lines
• Responses & Reactions
• Kids Stuff
• Foley (Laughs, Grunts, Screams, etc…)
• Letters & Numbers
• Radio Slug Lines & Listener Call-Ins
• Hip Hop Samples
• Humorous Insults
• Greetings
• Sayings
• Sex & Innuendo
• And Much More
Designed to bring maximum time and cost savings to media professionals, “Voice Drops” was produced under the strict supervision of Nightingale Music founder Caron Nightingale, a recognized composer, VO artist, music supervisor, and producer with over 22 years of music industry experience.
“’Voice Drops’ represents one of our most labor-intensive collection yet, taking over 10 months and 1200 hours to complete,” she says. “These discs save media professionals time and money by providing them with essential vocal elements, including many things that would be exceedingly time-consuming and expensive for them to record themselves. Whether its being used to replace sounds in Hollywood or independent film soundtracks, provide radio DJs with an arsenal of startling voice effects, or give musicians inspiring, expertly-recorded samples from top talent that they can use immediately, I can’t think of anything in ‘the Voice Box that wouldn’t make their life a lot easier.”
The Nightingale Voice Box series and all other Nightingale Music libraries are available worldwide through Nightingale and its international sub-publishers. Available at an MSRP US of $129.00, Volume 4 “Voice Drops” follows the huge success of Voice Box Volume 1&2 “The Premier Collection”, and Volume 3 “Just Kids and Babies”, all of which are recognized as indispensable tools globally by all major film studios, large and small-market TV and radio stations, in-the-know music producers, Web/rich media developers and more.
Georgean Johnson-Coffey, President of Blue Vision Music, one of the industries leading sources of children’s music for television, games, CDs, and millions of interactive toys, notes that Voice Box has been integral to several high-profile projects. “We have greatly appreciated the precise cataloging of Voice Box materials,” Johnson-Coffey says. “It’s a real time saver, but even more, it shows a quality product and the excellent customer service that Nightingale Music provides.”
With Volume 4 “Voice Drops”, the Voice Box series reinforces its position as the definitive source for royalty free vocal production elements. Whether film, TV, or radio professionals are in search of the perfect component to finish a project, or DJ’s and music producers need the inspiration to get one started, “Voice Drops” is an essential tool to have on hand.
“We have been passionate about the Voice Box series since Day One, and to have the world agree with us about its usefulness is extremely gratifying,” Caron Nightingale concludes. “My goal was to make sure our users have all things vocal at their fingertips, and with Volume Four ‘Voice Drops’, we’ve reinforced our place as the leader in voice production elements.”
About Nightingale Music Founded by Caron Nightingale in 1992, Nightingale Music Production Inc. offers comprehensive music services for film, television and all media, including music libraries, music supervision, writing and producing of original music. The company manages 10 libraries comprising over 1500 CDs, including original music and production music available via blanket/needle drop licensing or buy-out. The company also produces the Voice Box series of vocal production elements for multimedia applications. Nightingale Music is available Internationally
For more information, please visit www.NightingaleMusic.com
Convergence Alert: Downloading Service Allows Film
July 19, 2006
As we point out in the Music Supervision book, media convergence occurs on an almost daily basis. With a new service called CinemaNow, large studios are allowing people to create rented and sold downloaded DVDs of movies in their homes.
Convergence developments are always an issue to music supervisors, either directly or indirectly.
Read in the New York Times how "The CBS Evening News" with Katie Couric plans to expand its telecast to availability on radio, the web, and portable devices.
What will be the new licensing issues that face this show's music supervisor?
Reuters has reported that a European court has annulled the European Union's approval of a 2004 merger between Sony Music and BMG. Read more about this surprise decision at:
DTS Entertainment Releases Groundbreaking Work By BT
"This Binary Universe" CD / DVD Called ?the First Major Electronic Work of the New Millennium?
Agoura Hills, CA -- July 12, 2006 -- DTS Entertainment, the entertainment label of DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), today announced an August 29th street date for "This Binary Universe," the newest release from legendary musician/composer/producer BT. A groundbreaking two-disc set that is part record, part short film series, the CD / DVD combines seven unique tracks composed in 5.1-channel surround sound fused with stunning animations by some of today's finest computer artists and animators. "This Binary Universe" is a journey of sight and sound, on the artistic and technological cutting edge of both music and animation.
Stephen Fortner, Technical Editor at Keyboard Magazine, has called "This Binary Universe" "...fine art that works on many levels, mind-bendingly deep but a pleasure to kick back and just listen to. In a hundred years, it could well be studied as the first major electronic work of the new millennium. It's that good."
"This Binary Universe" unifies the two genres for which BT is most well known: electronic music and film scoring. Varying from lo-fi classical pieces with jazz chord structures to glitch and IDM-influenced micro-rhythmic, introspective, electronic tone poems, BT utilizes hand-designed digital instruments alongside a broad range of analog musical instruments to create a work that defies classification. Additionally, all of the animations have been created in high definition, allowing the album to be shown in cinemas in full resolution with a 5.1-channel soundtrack, as well as providing the option to utilize the content in the next generation high definition optical disc formats, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.
"'This Binary Universe' is a completely original work that is a perfect marriage of category-defying music with amazing visuals, all enhanced by the DTS 5.1-channel soundtrack which completely envelops the listener," said Molly Kronberg, Vice President, Worldwide Strategic Business, Content, at DTS. "This work of art represents the kind of cutting edge titles that DTS Entertainment is working to release in the future."
BT will support the release of "This Binary Universe" with a North American tour in September, on which he will perform the title live in 5.1-channel surround sound at alternative venues around the country.
About BT Recognized as the pioneer of the trance music genre, BT has evolved into one of the most visionary artists and producers for a multitude of musical styles. Whether composing intricate scores with 80-piece orchestras for blockbuster films such as "The Fast And The Furious," "Stealth," and the Oscar-winner "Monster," writing and producing for Sting, David Bowie or Peter Gabriel, or remixing evocative epics for Sarah McLaughlin, Madonna or Seal, BT crafts classically-influenced, electronic overtures ringing with dense textures. Consistently balancing creative and memorable songwriting with sonic innovation and hand-designed technologies and software tools, BT created the epic albums "IMA," "ESCM," "Movement In Still Life" and "Emotional Technology," which give testament to his innovation.
About DTS DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 27,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS and an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com. DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. # # #
Follow the Ad Dollars: Multicasting Trends
July 12, 2006
A great way to keep track of emerging media trends, which can impact music supervision licensing and negotiations, is to follow the ad dollars. Read this article in Broadcasting & Cable to see how NBC and other networks are approaching multicasting.
The tension between music supervision, advancing technology and legislation continues to evolve. Fortunately for Apple, the French parliament has just adopted a less restictive version of a law that could have restricted services like iTunes. See the article from CNN on:
The following was released today by Relapse Records:
DOLEMITE's Legendary Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Sees Release;
E-Card Available
Today, for the first time ever on CD, the complete soundtrack to the legendary ‘blaxploitation’ film classic DOLEMITE is available in stores in North America. This deluxe reissue includes the original soundtrack in full, rare and exclusive bonus tracks and radio ads from the film and its sequel THE HUMAN TORNADO, an extensive 28 page booklet with never before seen ‘behind the scenes’ photos, exhaustive liner notes on the film and Moore’s career written by his official biographer Mark Jason Murray, and more. DOLEMITE's original motion picture soundtrack also features the recording debut of Grammy Award winning artist James Ingram (“Just Once”, “Yah Mo Be There”, etc.). The soundtrack will also be issued in a deluxe gatefold vinyl version limited to 1,000 copies.
The soundtrack will see a release internationally (outside North America) on July 3rd.
Fans can preview ‘DOLEMITE: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ via an e-card that can be viewed at this location or via the official soundtrack’s myspace page: www.Myspace.com/DolemiteSoundtrack. Additionally, fans can visit the soundtrack's official home on the web at www.DolemiteSoundtrack.com to collect free DOLEMITE wallpapers, graphics, Instant Messenger icons, web-board avatars, and more.
Networks Losing Ad Money to New Media
June 28, 2006
Changes in the media landscape and distribution of ad dollars affect music licensing trends and budgets. See Stuart Elliot's NY Times article at:
Stocks of video game makers are getting beaten up. Will this impact music budgets and the music supervisors that wield them? Read the article by NY Times writer Matt Richtel:
AARP is making a bid to enhance its marketing with sonic branding, working with DMI Music and Media Solutions. See the informative article by Stuart Elliott of the NY Times here
Intel Mac-Compatible Pro Tools Ships
June 1, 2006
Digidesign is now shipping Intel Mac-Compatible Pro Tools. See more in Post
Regina Spektor Hosts Interactive Listening Party o
May 31, 2006
The site Second Life is another way to host your own music supervision event, as singer Regina Spektor is doing here.
The following was released by representatives of Regina Spektor:
REGINA SPEKTOR RELEASES NEW ALBUM, "BEGIN TO HOPE" LAUNCHED FIRST INTERACTIVE LISTENING PARTY WRAPS UP SOLD OUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Sire Records is proud to announce the release of Regina Spektor's new album BEGIN TO HOPE. Set for a June 13th, 2006 release, Spektor recently completed an 11-date sold-out warm-up tour of the states, including dates at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre and Brooklyn's Warsaw Theatre. The dates in the US were the first for Spektor since her25-date sold-out tour in the summer of 2005. In support of hermajor-label debut, Spektor will perform on Late Night with ConanO'Brien on June 14th. In addition, Sire launched an interactive virtual listening party for the New York City chanteuse that will enable listeners to experience her new album. Beginning June 24th, Spektor will head to Europe for a 30-date tour, which includes a sold out night at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall and performances at T In The Park and the V Festival.
The official listening party, in which songs from BEGIN TO HOPE will be available at six different 'listening posts' in a virtual New York City loft, will be held in Second Life, an immensely popular 3D online world in which users, known as 'residents,' build and own their own content online. This is the first time a major record company has launched a virtual record release in Second Life and held a listening party for one of its artists. Anyone who logs in and creates a free basic membership in Second Life (www.secondlife.com) will be able to view Spektor's virtual room where BEGIN TO HOPE will be played in the background. The room will feature places for people to sit and listen to the album and talk to each other about it, providing a communal 3-D experience for users. The environment of the room will change to match the mood of each song. Second Life currently boasts over 221,000 residents, with an average of 6,000 players online at any given time. There is no fee to register and become a resident.
Produced by David Kahne in New York City at New York Noise Studios, Spektor's new record offers the touchstones of her last album, SOVIET KITSCH, which garnered praise from such magazines as Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, Spin, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and many others. BEGIN TO HOPE will reveal that this Russian-born, Bronx-bred musician isn't the same artist that emerged from the NYC café circuit in 2001.
On BEGIN TO HOPE, Spektor has taken her craft to a new level. Not only does she create unusual song structures but she also experiments with different instrumentation. Known for her prodigious piano skills,Spektor broadened her palette by using an electric guitar, drummachines and finding a new way to use and produce her voice. A remarkable talent who has been praised for her unique and provocative vocal style, Spektor challenged herself on this new record. Songs were built around her voice alone, as in the opening track FIDELITY. The song builds around elements of pop and seductive electronic loops, while Spektor's vocals fool around with the beat and melody.
"Bust Magazine" recently raved BEGIN TO HOPE is "Tight and sophisticated ... Armed with a sense of humor, sly wit, and an unpredictable, captivating voice, the young singer-songwriter more or less looks you in the eye with HOPE and demands that you ...respektor. If you don't jump on this upstart's bandwagon now, you'll never be able to say 'I liked her when.'" Time Out NY went on to say 'Begin To Hope,' outdoes her debut by a mile, with crafty, intricate studio shenanigans nicely abetting her songs."
Highlights on BEGIN TO HOPE include the pop rock song BETTER, which features Nick Valensi of The Strokes, the crowd favorite SAMSON, the playful ON THE RADIO, the picturesque FIELD BELOW, the haunting APRES MOI and the Billie Holiday inspired LADY.
Podcating Presentation at C-4 Sports Show
May 31, 2006
Sports can be a major driver of music supervision and its related technologies. The following was released today by Inside Media Networks:
Inside Media Networks' Scott Sheppard to Present on Podcasting at C4-Sports Electronic Media Show
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — May 30, 2006 — Scott Sheppard, CEO and executive producer of Inside Media Networks and one of the leading technical experts in the new media field, will present two educational sessions at the Sports Media and Technology Conference, presented by C4-Sports and produced by Future Media Concepts (FMC), on July 18 and 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Inside Media Networks specializes in developing original content for online distribution that provides technical, creative, and marketing support to a growing network of programs.
Sheppard's first session, "Advanced Podcast: Production Technologies," will examine the special format and delivery considerations necessary for professional podcast productions, and will also discuss proven techniques for producing and encoding audio and video content for mobile distribution using the latest compression tools. Topics will include how to convert existing broadcast content into a new media format that can help generate additional revenue streams, as well as various choices of distribution methods, including iTunes, live streaming, RSS, P2P, and download.
Session two, "Using Podcasts to Extend a Brand," will discuss how new media can be used to extend a product or service brand to the marketplace. Using a case study featuring Varsity Brands, Inc., the leading national supplier of cheerleading and cheer-dance uniforms and the main organization behind national cheerleading camps, competitions and safety, Sheppard will examine how his client created the Varsity Spirit Channel in iTunes to distribute message and content to their audience. This session will help attendees determine direction and plans, be it determining alternative channels of online and mobile content delivery, viral marketing and social networking, developing strategies to expand, or increasing available content via existing Web sites.
"New media formats, such as podcasting, provide the perfect platform for broadcasting sporting events. The medium creates incredible opportunities for teams, organizers, and fans to keep abreast of the key players and their latest achievements while bringing a certain level of interactivity not previously available via traditional mediums such as Radio and TV," said Sheppard. "My sessions will educate attendees on why podcasting is important and provide insight and a starting point to help them take their content into new, cutting-edge formats."
In addition to his role at Inside Media Networks, Sheppard is also the host of Inside Mac Radio and TV, one of the leading technology "podcasts" delivering Mac technology talk news, interviews, and tips to over 210,000 regular subscribers via Apple iTunes. Sheppard is also Editor-in-Chief of the OSXFAQ Web site and a contributing editor to Macworld UK magazine. Sheppard hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET radio for several years, which is now available weekly in the San Francisco Bay area on 1220AM KNTS radio. His background in broadcasting, technology, and high-end audio/video production makes him one of "podcasting's" original technologists.
"Sports today is much more than terrestrial broadcasting, and as a result, content providers need to access and deliver content through a variety of different mediums and consider alternative, new media distribution methods, such as podcasting," said Ben Kozuch, president and co-founder of Future Media Concepts. "With more than 15 years in the industry, we are confident that Sheppard will offer attendees valuable, cutting-edge training that will further advance their sports production and distribution methods, as well as increase revenue streams.
"The C4-Sports Electronic Media and Technology Show will focus on the critical components of sports technology, and the extensive FMC conference will feature cutting-edge technical sessions and panel discussions designed to allow sports media production professionals to share and learn techniques specific to the sports television production environment.More information and online registration is available at www.c4-sports.com.
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About Inside Media NetworksInside Media Networks was formed by a high-level team of broadcast and digital production professionals with the goal of providing entrepreneurial content producers an integrated platform to launch their programs. Our founding executives represent over 50 years of hands-on technical, content, distribution, sales and marketing experience in broadcast radio, television, publishing, and new media alternatives including audio and video "Podcasts" formatted specifically for online and handheld distribution technologies.
About C4-SportsC4-Sports is the only exclusive exposition and conference dedicated to the sports content industry. Attracting athletic directors, facility managers, sports broadcasters, coaches and athletes from across the nation, it will provide exhibitors with the unique opportunity to network with these professionals. More than 5,000 sports professionals are expected to converge in Las Vegas on July 17-19 for this dynamic marketplace of sports technologies, products, services, and ideas. More information about C4-Sports is available online at www.c4-sports.com.
XM Expects Fewer Listeners
May 30, 2006
How is satellite radio fitting into the overal media landscape? Tough to say -- XM's latest forecast for retail sales are down. See details at:
Technically not a music supervision story, but many of the licensing issues regarding the sale and spread of the presidential roast by Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert are relevant. Check out this article in the NY Times by Noam Cohen for online/broadcast licensing knowledge.
Understanding music supervision is the key to placing music in TV, film, video games and more. Whether you want to learn how to get through to music supervisors, or find out if you’ve got the skills to become one yourself, this is a must-see workshop presented by The Music Supervisors.
The Music Supervisors are film/TV/retail music supervisors Ramsay Adams, David Hnatiuk and David Weiss, authors of the essential new industry resource book, Music Supervision: The Complete Guide to Selecting Music for Movies, TV, Games & New Media, and accompanying online hub www.musicsupervisioncentral.com.
Joining them at BMI for this exciting panel and Q&A will be Steve Horowitz, an NYC-based composer (Super Size Me, Nickelodeon Online, The Code International) and founder of www.ma2g.com, the world’s first mobile music and sound effects library.
Get informed, expand your network, and find out why Music Supervision is “the new A&R”!
Warner Bros. Will Sell Movies, TV Shows on Net
May 10, 2006
Warner Bros. is planning to announce that hundreds of movies and TV shows will be made avaialble for Internet purchase. This additional distribution stream could introduce some interesting music supervision licensing issues for all the songs involved, in current or future deals such as this one.
Read the whole story by the New York Times' Julie Bosman and Tom Zeller, Jr. here:
Manhattan Producer's Alliance Intros Affiliate Pro
May 2, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMANHATTAN PRODUCERS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCESMPA AFFILIATE, INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
New Mentoring Initiative from Premier Professional Music Co-Op Offers Increased Access to Expansive Facilities and Resources
NEW YORK – April 27, 2006: The Manhattan Producer’s Alliance (MPA), New York City’s premier membership-based co-op of composers, producers, sound designers, and music supervisors, has introduced its new MPA Affiliate program. With MPA Affiliate, MPA’s deep professional and technical resources are now available to qualified, emerging professional audio talent.
“Since we began two years ago, MPA has established itself as a uniquely powerful center of operations for many of the top music professionals working in NYC today,” says Joe Carroll, President of the Manhattan Producer’s Alliance. “MPA Affiliate is a program that allows us to open up our collaborative network to a wider, but still select group of up-and-coming music makers who may not otherwise meet MPA’s strict criteria for full membership.”
With MPA Affiliate, qualified applicants can access MPA’s studios and mentor with its award-winning personnel at an affordable monthly rate. Once accepted into the program, MPA Affiliates benefit from use of MPA’s complex of high-end music studios, expansive sound libraries, expert career guidance and business consultation, midtown meeting space and marketing/pr/web resources. To help enhance a sense of community, MPA Affiliate Members are also required to give time back to the MPA each month.
The debut of MPA Affiliate adds a cost-efficient option to the MPA’s full-featured Core Membership. An entry level Introductory Membership is also available, offering emerging talent affordable access to MPA’s expert web, networking and informational resources, as well as preferred rates for studio time, technical consulting and other valuable services.
The available levels of MPA membership now include:
1) Core Membership: The highest level of membership for established professionals with major industry experience and credits.
2) Affiliate Membership: For emerging music business entrepreneurs seeking to enrich their careers through networking and business development.
3) Introductory Membership: The most affordable access to MPA’s expert web, networking and informational resources.
The MPA (www.manhattanproducersalliance.com) is home to such notable talents as Carroll (King of Kings, Sesame Stories), Kevin Joy (Disney Channel, Fed Ex, Pepsi), Rick Baitz (The Vagina Monologues), Steve Horowitz (Super Size Me), Stuart Kollmorgan (Kenny the Shark/NBC) and Wade Tonken (VH1, Nickelodeon, Fox, PBS). In addition, the Alliance gained national attention last year for its groundbreaking “OS X” Project, in which the group documented a wealth of much-needed information for audio professionals upgrading to Apple’s OS X platform. MPA is also an early adopter of numerous leading-edge technologies, such as Apple’s powerful Xserve, Xsan and Xraid studio technology.“
MPA Affiliate represents an exciting new chapter for the Alliance, which regards development of the overall NYC music production scene as central to our mission,” Joe Carroll concludes. “This program offers a broader group of audio professionals access to outstanding production facilities, as well as the opportunity to greatly expand their network of contacts and improve their music workflow. We’re looking forward to offering these incredible business development tools to the ever-increasing pool of enterprising talent in the NYC metro area.”
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The Manhattan Producer’s Alliance is New York City’s premier membership-based co-op of composers, producers, music supervisors and sound designers; a select group of professionals who share knowledge, resources and contacts in order to further each other’s careers.
The New York Times today reported that Warner Music has rejected an acquisition bid by EMI. See the full story by Andrew Ross Sorkin and Jeff Leeds at:
Sony Media Software Unveils Cinescore Soundtracking By Myrna Tobisoo Apr 24, 2006, 19:21
Sony Media Software, a provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, has announced the launch of Cinescore software, a new concept in music creation technology that automatically generates complete custom soundtracks for movie makers, audio producers and other content creators who require royalty-free music to enhance and enrich their work.
Cinescore software provides content creators with a broad palette of musical themes that can be customized to match the specific moods and genres of the surrounding work. Producers select a basic Theme, then the Cinescore music generation engine creates music that can be shaped to fit. The music¹s time and tempo, intensity, variation and repetition can be easily connected with associated video or voiceover down to frame level accuracy to create the perfect soundtrack without requiring any specialized musical knowledge or technical skill.
³Cinescore makes the thrill of music creation more accessible than ever before providing virtually anyone working in any creative medium the ability to add the crucial dimension of custom audio composition to their projects,² said Dave Chaimson, vice president of Marketing for Sony Media Software. ³The power and versatility of this unique software enables the expanding market of professional, semi-professional and aspiring digital content creators to produce fully finished pieces instead of having to settle for rough cuts with inadequate soundtracks because of the expense or expertise previously required to craft them.²
Chaimson also noted that Cinescore software comes complete with a core repertoire but can be augmented with a series of professionally produced and recorded Theme Packs to ensure a unique sound regardless of the scale of the project or projects. Listeners experience sound that is as fresh as the creative content it augments.
Behind this program¹s streamlined and familiar-looking Sony Media Software interface, the full range of powerful Cinescore features include real-time enhanced editing during playback and ripple editing functions that allow changes across multiple tracks simultaneously. -more- Additional key features include: € Automatically generates music to fit project length € Includes 20 fully customizable Themes in multiple genres € 16-bit, 44.1 kHz song quality for high-fidelity performance € User-defined settings yield unlimited musical results € Custom variations can be created and saved € Hint markers control changes in tempo, mood, and intensity € Multiple ending types for generated media € Includes over 300 sound effects and audio transitions € Themes sorted based on instruments, keywords, and more € Video scoring track and real-time preview window € Audio sweetening track € Real-time editing during playback € Interactive Show Me How tutorials and online help € Volume and pan envelopes € Audio time stretching € Track markers and regions € CD audio extraction € External monitor preview € Unlimited undo/redo € Project media bins
Cinescore software will be available worldwide through software stores and online retailers for US $249.95 (List Price).
SmartSound Introduces Sonicfire Pro 4 for Composer
April 25, 2006
The following was released by SmartSound:
SmartSound® Sonicfire® Pro 4 with Mood Mapping Redefines Music Scoring for Film, Television and Video Professionals
Groundbreaking new approach lets users adjust the mix and feel of their music to match the changing mood of their production faster than any other method
NORTHRIDGE, CA – April 10, 2006 – SmartSound Software, Inc., the leading provider of music scoring technology for film and video professionals, today launched SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4, the groundbreaking new version of its flagship software. Version 4 introduces a new capability called Mood Mapping, representing the biggest advancement in music scoring technology since the launch of SmartSound’s first software more than a decade ago.
Through a single Mood Map track and a collection of preset mood mixes, users can instantly and precisely match the feel of their music to the changing mood of their productions, without having to perform any advanced audio or music editing or mixing.
“Sonicfire Pro 4 with Mood Mapping marks a major breakthrough in how film and video professionals score their productions,” said Kevin Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software, Inc. “It allows users to completely change the feel of their music scores without getting bogged down in a complicated process. This is the first time that this level of control over individual instrument layers has been available in a way that any film and video professional can quickly grasp and use.”
In Sonicfire Pro 4, each music selection has a Mood Map track, where users can identify points in their production where changes in mood occur. They can change the mix of the score to fit each mood by selecting from one of a wide range of preset mixes. Each mix has the individual instrument layers set to different levels, depending on the feel desired. Examples of preset mixes include “Heavy,” “Sparse,” “Dialog” and “Acoustic.”
In addition to the preset mixes, each layer can be manually adjusted by moving a slider to match the desired level, offering users unlimited possibilities in mixing their music. If a user needs to duck the horns of a particular piece of music down for dialog, or bring up the strings to add to the suspense, such changes are immediately at their fingertips.
The addition of Mood Mapping makes Sonicfire Pro 4 the most complete music scoring solution available, giving users total control over the feel and mix of their scores as well as the timing. Sonicfire Pro 4 presents users with multiple arrangements of music from SmartSound’s library at any length needed to score their production. Selecting different variations changes the mood of the overall production. Mood Mapping lets the user adjust the mix of the variation to have almost limitless creative possibilities when scoring their production.
“Sonicfire Pro 4 is the ideal solution for any media professional looking to solve the unique problem of acquiring and fitting music to their productions,” said Klingler. “While the popular audio tools that are bundled with video editing suites are great for sweetening dialog or cleaning up background noise, most video editors don’t find them effective for real world music scoring. SmartSound’s sole focus has been on music scoring technology for more than 10 years, and with the introduction of Mood Mapping we continue our tradition of leadership and innovation in this space.”
SmartSound’s technology is used by millions of film and video editors through standalone products such as Sonicfire Pro as well as through the leading names in the video editing industry. SmartSound technology has been bundled with or integrated into editing programs from companies such as Avid, Pinnacle, Adobe, Ulead and Cyberlink.
Coinciding with the launch of Sonicfire Pro 4 is the release of the first ten volumes of the Strata™ Series of Multi-Layer music. All music in the Strata Series is designed to work with the Mood Mapping capabilities in Sonicfire Pro 4. The first volumes in the Strata Series run the gamut of styles, giving professionals access to a wide range of music to fit their artistic vision. Special care was taken in the production of this music to achieve the highest quality. This is highly specialized music not available from any other music library. Along with the introduction of Mood Mapping, SmartSound is redefining royalty-free music by offering music competitive with the very best music libraries in the world.
Pricing and Availability
Sonicfire Pro 4 is now available for pre-order at http://www.smartsound.com, with shipping to begin April 24. Packages including the software and a total of 20 multi-layer tracks have an MSRP of $249; dealer and Web pricing is expected to be $199. Additional Strata Series discs are $99.95 each. Sonicfire Pro 4 and the new Strata Series discs will also be available for purchase from SmartSound’s booth at NAB 2006 in Las Vegas from April 24-27 (booth location SL2955) as well as from select resellers. Sonicfire Pro 4 is available for Windows XP or Macintosh OSX 10.4 and higher operating systems.
About SmartSound Software, Inc.
SmartSound Software, Inc. is the world-leading developer and marketer of the SmartSound family of music scoring technology for visual content creators. The company has been at the forefront of technological innovations in the industry, such as the Mood Mapping feature in SmartSound® Sonicfire® Pro 4. SmartSound technology is available for Windows XP , ME , 2000, and NT 4.0 or better and Macintosh OS 9.2.2 and OSX 10.1 or higher. SmartSound products include: the Sonicfire® Pro and Quicktracks® for Adobe Premiere® Pro software and the Strata™, Film Score, Producer, Edge, Audio Palette, Sound Palette, and Movie Music collections of royalty-free music and sound effects. SmartSound-enabled music is also available from select production music libraries. The company is headquartered in Northridge , CA , and can be reached by phone at 818-920-9122, by fax at 818-920-9152 or on the Web at www.smartsound.com.
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HitQuarters Interview with Mark Williams, Intersco
April 24, 2006
MusicSupervisionCentral considers record company A&R to be an important field of music supervision.
Artists not yet familiar with HitQuarters should check out this interview with Mark Williams, A&R at Interscope Records. Usually, there is a charge for access to this site, so take advantage of the freebie:
The following was released today by representatives of Tom Petty:
ROCK ICON TOM PETTY WILL PROVIDE OPENING MUSIC FOR THE ABC SPORTS COVERAGE OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS AND FINALS
Los Angeles, CA - Wednesday, April 19, 2006 --
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers have agreed to provide the opening music on NBA Playoff and Finals broadcasts on ABC Sports and ESPN. Petty¹s music will be featured in the opening on all Playoffs and Finals on ABC Sports and on the Eastern Conference Finals on ESPN. The telecasts will also exclusively debut two brand new songs, ³Saving Grace² and ³Big Weekend,² both from Petty¹s upcoming solo album, ³Highway Companion,² due out this summer. The NBA playoffs begin on ABC Sports Saturday, April 22 at 3:00PM EDT.
In addition, Petty¹s hit song, ³Runnin¹ Down A Dream,² will be played over NBA highlights; many more of Petty¹s songs will be part of all ABC Sports and ESPN coverage of the NBA, including classics ³I Won¹t Back Down,² ³Learning to Fly,² ³Makin¹ Some Noise,² and ³You Wreck Me.²
Petty¹s music and specially provided live footage shot by director Danny Clinch will be intercut with game highlights and made available to the NBA and to the participating teams to play over the hosting arenas¹ in-house video systems. These exclusive clips can soon be accessed at nba.com, espn.com, abc.com and tompetty.com.
During the last thirty years, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers have written and recorded some of the most memorable rock anthems of a generation. They have sold more than 50-million records and have been nominated for 16 Grammy Awards. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will kick off a major summer North American concert tour in June.
For more details regarding Tom Petty, log onto: Tompetty.com
For more details regarding the NBA Playoffs and Finals, log onto: nba.com abc.com espn.com
MVSpy, Music Player Network Give Away 5 Video Slot
April 20, 2006
The following was released by Music Player Network.
MVSpy appears to be an interesting concept, with a "music supervision by the people" vibe. See the full story at:
Soundtrack Recording Sessions at Right Track/Sound
April 18, 2006
The following was released today by the studio Right Track/Sound on Sound in NYC.
This is one aspect of how music supervision decisions effect production. Also a revealing look at some of the technical issues involved.
RIGHT TRACK/SOUND ON SOUND HOSTS NEW ROUND OF MOTION-PICTURE PROJECTS NEW YORK
(April 18, 2006) -- Two more major feature films, Paramount’s “Failure To Launch” and Warner Bros.’ “The Fountain,” have joined the ranks of movies seeking out Right Track/Sound on Sound Studios for recording and mixing in recent months. Previously the studios hosted “The Producers,” “Casanova,” “Last Holiday,” the animated “Cars” and the indie feature “Infamous.”
With the company’s Studio A509 and production rooms at 509 West 38th Street and Studios A, B and C at its main 168 West 48th Street location, Right Track/Sound on Sound is uniquely capable of handling several films at once. Dave Amlen, CEO of Sound On Sound point’s out, “We were able to provide clients with everything they needed to do two major motion pictures simultaneously. No other facility in the Eastern US is able to do that.”
That was true with “Failure To Launch” and “The Fountain,” which booked into Right Track/Sound on Sound at the same time.
“Failure to Launch” did its scoring and mixing in Studio A509. The largest dedicated recording studio in New York City and Right Track/ Sound on Sound’s main orchestral studio, Studio A509 boasts a massive 4,600 square-foot live room and spacious control room where engineer Greg Townley mixed on the 96-input Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series SuperAnalogue console. The board has been fitted with a modified and removable center section, custom designed by SSL to allow it to be seamlessly reconfigured for film scoring/mixing as needed. The control room also features a Pro Tools HD4 Accel system and 30-inch Apple Cinema Display.
Although the film’s composer, Rolfe Kent, wrote most of the score in California, he found it handy to move into one of the studio’s adjacent production rooms when additional music was required.
“The Fountain” composer Clint Mansell recorded a choir in Studio A509’s live room then moved to the 48th Street location to mix the score with engineer Geoff Foster in Studio C. Studio C recently had a complete cosmetic facelift and is now outfitted with a 72-input SSL 9000J series console, an Augspurger main monitor array and an extensive complement of outboard gear.
In “Failure to Launch,” Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) has never been able to leave the nest. He’s always had some reason or other, but now, his desperate parents have had enough. They hire the gorgeous and talented girl of his dreams (Sarah Jessica Parker) to get him to move out of the house.
“The Fountain,” starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz, is a sci fi drama featuring three parallel tales of love, death, spirituality and the fragility of our existence, which span more than 1,000 years.
Record Label Toucan Cove, Spalding Team for Volley
April 14, 2006
The following was released today by Toucan Cove. This is an interesting example of the role of music supervision in product branding:
TOUCAN COVE AND SPALDING TO OFFER FIRST-EVER MUSIC SAMPLING WITH VOLLEYBALL LINE THIS SPRING
14 April 2006…Toucan Cove Entertainment announced another year full of unique promotional partnerships, this time with Spalding, a leading international manufacturer of sports balls (Official Ball of the NBA). Packaged with Spalding's premium All-Weather King of the Beach volleyballs will be a five-song sampler CD from Toucan Cove pop-rock artist Stereo Fuse.
Said Billy Berger, Director of Volleyball for Spalding, "We're doing something no other volleyball company is doing to communicate to the action sports generation, giving customers the opportunity to identify the Spalding volleyball brand and its lifestyle with youth interests, especially music." Stereo Fuse's manager, Wil Sharpe, was a serious volleyball player, and recognized the value of getting music on the beach. "I know Stereo Fuse delivers a sound kids and young adults are seeking. Billy understood perfectly how to address this demo from a product standpoint. The resulting promotion reaches for them from several angles."
As the official ball for King of the Beach sponsored events (including the U.S. Junior Beach Volleyball Tour and the California Beach Volleyball Association Youth Tour presented by Quicksilver/ Roxy), Spalding will use KingOfTheBeach.com and each competition to promote its volleyball line to casual players and fans as well as professionals. Each retail packer will include the five-song CD and will be flagged with a sticker to promote the Stereo Fuse sampler. Distribution of more than 10,000 pieces to retailers, from mom and pop surf shops to Big Five, Sports Authority, Sport Chalet & Target, begins March 15. Additionally, the unique product will be featured in the Spike Nashbar catalogue, the world's leading volleyball supply source.
"We recognize the immense popularity of beach sports and to partner with such a revered brand as Spalding is a great way to help launch the album. We're also looking to tie in live performances at events including the Bank of the West Beach Games in Huntington Beach (CA), which is the single largest annual beach event in the world," said Rob Evanoff, Vice President, Artist Relations and Development.
When 80's hair god and multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Mark Slaughter went into the studio to produce a band that epitomizes new millennium modern rock, the result of that titanic clash can only be described as the rebirth of rock. Stereo Fuse's debut album on Toucan Cove Entertainment, All That Remains, is a follow-up to their 100,000+ selling Wind-Up Entertainment release (which garnered play at both MTV & VH1) and one that finds both the powerful and subtle best of two generations of the genre, and strains it through the trio of musicians from Dallas.
The full version of "I'm in Love" opens the sampler, which also includes one-minute snippets of "Beautiful," "Best Ride," "Pieces," and "Like I Do."
All That Remains is due in stores June 2006, and the band starts an action sport events tour that month.
Music Choise Widens Broadband Offerings
April 12, 2006
The following was released today by Music Choice. Music Choice is featured in the "Music Supervision" book.
Music Videos from Universal's Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Beck, Toby Keith, Nelly, Shania Twain, and Hundreds More Add to the Depth of Content Available on the Music Choice Broadband Music Service
New York, NY-April 12, 2006- Music Choice today announced a deal with Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, to add their extensive music video library to Music Choice's broadband music service.
As part of this agreement, which only covers Music Choice's broadband music service, artists such as Ashanti, Beck, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Eminem, Eve, 50 Cent, Vince Gill, Godsmack, Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, among many others, will be featured alongside exclusive music shows & interviews, daily music news, and dozens of interruption-free audio music channels.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Universal Music's extensive catalog of music videos on the Music Choice Broadband network," said David Del Beccaro, President and CEO of Music Choice. "This deal broadens our commitment to music fans nationwide to offer a music video service which features a sizeable music video library that partners well with our exclusive music shows, in-studio performances and interviews."
"We are delighted to partner with Music Choice whose broadband service is strengthening the connection between artists and fans," added Larry Kenswil, President of Universal Music Group's eLabs, the company's new media and technologies division. "Universal Music is committed to cultivating online entertainment by offering our consumers even more ways to enjoy the musical experience."
About Music Choice Music Choice is the premier multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide. Music Choice programs both video and audio music channels, produces exclusive music shows, films in-studio artist performances and interviews, and distributes daily entertainment news. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at .
About Universal Music Group Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations. Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca Music Group, Deutsche Grammophon, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Records Group, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division, and Universal Music Mobile. Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.
Boston & NYC Course: Getting Your Music Into TV &
April 12, 2006
The following was released by Film Music Network:
NEWS FROM FILM MUSIC April 12, 2006 ============================================= ** COMING TO NEW YORK CITY - SATURDAY APRIL 22, 2006 **
** COMING TO BOSTON - SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2006 ** BREAKING INTO THE BUSINESS: GETTING YOUR MUSIC INTO FILM & TV PROJECTS IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE
Instructor: Composer and Film Music Network founder MARK
NORTHAM NEW YORK CITY -
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Actors Connection 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 1410 New York, NY
This high-impact course focuses on specific methods and practices songwriters and composers can use to immediately get work in the film and television music business, including where to find jobs, how to approach filmmakers, deal points on film and television projects, contracts and licenses, how to maximize your royalty income, and how to build your business in the industry.
Whether you're at the beginning of your career or are looking to move to the next level of the business, this course will give you practical, usable techniques that you can use immediately to build your career in the film and television music business.
For any questions about the course, please call 1-800-774-3700 or email info@filmmusicworld.com Visa/MC/Amex/Paypal Accepted
COURSE SYLLABUS AND AGENDA GETTING WORK IN THE FILM & TV MUSIC BUSINESS ------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
Overview of the Business On the Job Training and Internships
What it Takes to be Successful in the Film & TV Music Business
Getting Hired With or Without Credits
Job Announcements
FINDING WORK WRITING MUSIC FOR FILM AND TELEVISION Approaches for identifying and meeting filmmakers and music supervisors Why hire me? 5 different ways to make the case that you're the one to hire Designing your marketing program - who to market to and how
Turning Contacts into Opportunities into Jobs
Scoring and Licensing music for LA films if you don't live in LA
AGENTS AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS
How agents work, and who they are looking for
The functions of an agent
How to function effectively as an agent if you don't have an agent
How to build a relationship with an agent
What a Music Supervisor Does
The Role of the Music Supervisor in composer and song licensing deals
Working with Music Supervisors - what works, what doesn't --
Lunch Break --
YOUR DEMO PACKAGE
What it Should and Shouldn't Contain
Designing your bio and credits for maximum results
How to Turn Your Package into a Meeting
How to create the best demo
When custom demos don't work - how to construct a "general" demo
Using your package to approach a filmmaker or music supervisor
Getting work - successful ideas and strategies
THE MONEY
Composer fee examples for various projects
Song Licensing and Source Music Fees Royalties and other back end payments explained
How to maximize your performing rights income - which music pays the most, secrets to higher royalty payments
Cue sheets explained
Composer Agreements - What to look for, what to look out for Money concerns vs. Getting Work concerns
BUILDING A CAREER IN MUSIC FOR FILM & TELEVISION Getting gigs vs. building a career - critical steps you need to take to make a career
Avoiding the most common errors composers and songwriters make in the industry
How to leverage publicity to build your visibility
What really matters as you build your career in the business
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Sopranos Music "Whacked"
April 4, 2006
Scroll halfway down at this URL to see some wry observations from Fox's Roger Friedman about the "Sopranos" music this season.
G&E Music is featured in the MUSIC SUPERVISION book. The following was released by G&E today, offers a great lesson for composers on working with the productions music supervisor (in this case the on-line producer):
New York, NY (March 21, 2006) Because some television promos and commercial spots are movie-sized, G&E Music has begun concocting epic soundtracks for their clients. In two such recent projects, G&E composed and recorded orchestral scores for a promotional campaign for The History Channel program "Digging For The Truth," and for a Public Service Announcement for the USO.
Since "Digging For The Truth" follows an undeniably Indiana Jones-type character through real-life expeditions, The History Channel wanted a real bombastic score for the promos, a la John Williams. G&E Music had collaborated with The History Channel on a couple of promos over the past several months, making a fan of line-producer Michael Scalere. Scalere recalls the first piece G&E delivered: "It was a re-tooling of Van Halen's "Ice Cream Man" for our History Channel Summer Campaign. It turned out awesome and for the next few projects I began to realize what they could offer to my promos."
Scalere assigned the "Digging For The Truth" promos to G&E, knowing with this bigger budget project, G&E would have the opportunity to really flex their musical muscles. G&E's Glenn Schloss and Erik Blicker composed the score and G&E's Brian Quill did the sound design and mixed all the spots. Blicker describes, "We got to employ a lot of cool techniques to make our studio sound like a huge orchestral tracking space. Utilizing top notch classical musicians combined with the GigaSampler, we captured the sound of an 80 piece orchestra."
Though the project changed direction in the middle of production, and the animation, created by NYC-based So Animation, had to be completely redone to make an entirely new adventure setting, G&E's score was a solid backdrop. Scalere explains, "During the process of making that promo everything you see on screen changed at some point or another, except the audio track, which remained the one thing we knew was right on the money the first time out, with the temp track. And, once the guys filled it in with more instruments, it was just as big as any blockbuster film."
Having the sound designer right next door proved helpful to the success of the overall project, according to Blicker. "It was a real eye-opener just how big and grand and cinematic we were able to make this, having control over all the elements--the sound design, score and mix." And Quill agrees that such close communication from sound designer to score composer, made for a better final product.
"It was really helpful to have a continuing dialog, to discuss where the intensity is coming from, what kind of instrumentation would be used and how it would be mixed, so that we could best fit this intense ice crackling, for example, with this really intense music," Quill notes. "And, I was doing rough mixes almost every day, listening on different systems to get an idea of how the instruments were cutting relative to what the sound design was doing. And that kind of attention made a lot of difference, particularly in the low end where we EQ'd to get this earth-shaking ice-shattering sound." Scalere adds: "Everyone at the History Channel loved the "Digging" promo because the soundtrack put them in the mindset we were hoping to achieve, an Indiana Jones type of adventure.
In another exciting display of their orchestral chops, G&E's Schloss and Blicker provided a powerful score for a recent USO PSA, this time working with sound designer Ian Kach, of K Street Digital, in Washington, D.C. Another rich soundtrack-style piece, with strong bass drum accents and heroic French horns, the USO score is both a patriotic appeal for support and a fitting tribute. And, this was another home run for G&E, according to Kach.
"We were looking for something very big and cinematic that, of course, would also not get in the way of the voice-over message," says Kach. "Right off the bat, they nailed it with this first track. Everybody was very, very happy with the music, it fit what we were looking for exactly."
Scalere adds, "I like working with G&E because they are two guys who understand musical genre. Like a good film director, or good actor, artists must understand their craft in order to work in any genre. In their case, it is music. I wouldn't have been able to utilize their talents if they were the rock guys' or 'the big score guys'. They are musicians who genuinely love music."
Three Days Left to Enter Turner's 'Young Composers
March 28, 2006
The following was released today by the Film Music Network:
ONLY THREE DAYS REMAIN FOR ENTRIES FOR TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES' SEVENTH ANNUAL YOUNG FILM COMPOSERS COMPETITION
*** Deadline Friday March 31, 2006 for Entries ***
* Oscar-Winning(r) Composer Hans Zimmer To Serve as 2006 Competition Spokesperson and mentor to winner *
Grand Prize $10,000 *
Composers from Canada and the UK now eligible to enter
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Film Music Magazine present the Seventh Annual Young Film Composers Competition, providing young composers an opportunity to compete for the privilege of scoring a silent film from the TCM library. The competition is sponsored by TCM, Film Music Magazine, The Guitar Center, and Todd-AO. In addition to composers from the United States, beginning this year composers from Canada and the United Kingdom are now eligible to enter the competition. See competition site online for complete entry and eligibility details, requirements and restrictions.
Through Mar. 31, 2006 those wishing to participate in the contest may visit http://turnerclassicmovies.com/YFCC Competitors can score one of four silent movie clips and submit the original, previously unrecorded and unreleased original music composition as the clip's score. Complete rules, regulations and instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions are available at the TCM Web site.
The Grand Prize Winner, who will be chosen by a blue ribbon judging panel including Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, will receive the opportunity to compose a musical score for a silent film in the TCM library, a trip to Los Angeles and $10,000 in cash and have the chance to record their score and have it married to the silent film for exhibition on the TCM network or Web site.
The expanded finalists judging will include a trip to Los Angeles including courses, workshops, and introductions to top industry decision-makers for the five finalists selected for this year's competition. The LA trip will culminate with the Young Film Composers Competition Awards Dinner where the winners will be announced and introduced.
Turner Classic Movies is a 24-hour cable network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. TCM presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from the largest film library in the world, the combined Time Warner and Turner film libraries, from the 20s through the 80s, commercial-free and without interruption.
GRETA GAINES’ TRACK TO BE FEATURED ON THE SOUNDTRACK FOR “THE HOTTEST STATE” DIRECTED BY ETHAN HAWKE
ESPN2 ON-AIR TALENT GAINES GEARS UP FOR THE 2006 WOMEN’S BASSMASTER TOURNAMENT
NEW YORK- Singer/songwriter, television personality and professional sportswoman, GRETA GAINES, is working with Ethan Hawke on his newest directorial effort, "The Hottest State," set to be released in September of 2006. In addition to an on-camera role, Greta has recorded a song for the soundtrack, which also features notable performers such as Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Bright Eyes, Cat Power and Feist.
Gaines’ third solo effort, a seven song EP entitled “Can’t Kill the Flavor,” was released today on the New York based Big Air Records. In this collection of original songs, Gaines combines southern acoustic melodies with electronic sounds and the beats of modern urban music, cultivating what she calls “hick-hop.
Meanwhile, Gaines has continued her duties as a correspondent on ESPN2's "BassCenter" and "The New American Sportsman." From April 20-22, Greta will compete on the first stop of the 2006 Women’s Bassmaster pro-bass fishing tournament, which will air on ESPN2. A live performance by Gaines will be used in the highly anticipated ESPN reality show "Guide House: Montauk,” which debuts on April 21, 2006. The airdate of the performance is TBD.
Gaines emerged in 1992 when she became the first Women’s Extreme Snowboarding Champion. In 1997, she co-hosted the Big Air Snowboard Competition on the first MTV Sports and Music Festival. From 2000 to 2002, she hosted “FREERIDE with Greta Gaines,” a half-hour show on the Oxygen Network.
In 1999, she released her self-titled debut, followed by the 2003 release of "It Was Hot." In 1999, Greta played to Lilith Fair audiences. She has toured as the opening artist for both Sheryl Crow and Goo Goo Dolls. At Farm Aid 2003, she sat in with Willie Nelson, David Crosby and Neil Young, and also sang a stunning rendition of "Pink Houses" with John Mellencamp that was broadcast on CMT.
Greta has been featured in countless newspapers and magazines including Harper’s Bazaar, NY Times, USA Today, Women’s Sports and Fitness, Sports Illustrated For Women, Jane, Sports Afield and US Weekly.
Australian PRO Exclusive Representation of Works R
March 14, 2006
Film Music News reports that the arrangements under which the Australasian Performing Right Association administers and licenses performing rights in musical works in Australia have been re-authorized by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Net music sales have dropped in Canada. Licensing issues in the digital realm may be an important cause. See the full story at:
http://prosoundnews.com/articles/article_3346.shtml
The Door wins Best Soundtrack at Film Fest
March 10, 2006
The following news was released by Dreamfast Cinema:
This week The Door was awarded Best Soundtrack at Chicago's Lake County Film Festival. The prize is especially notable since The Door's production company, Dreamfast Cinema, has announced it's intention to become a music label specializing in soundtracks for Indie films.
The Door's soundtrack is electronically altered acoustic jazz, composed by Brian Citro & Charles Gorczynski, and performed by their Chicago ensemble Salamander. If you haven't heard it yet, check out the CD at http://www.dreamfastcinema.com
Payola Allegations: Music Supervision Gone Bad
March 9, 2006
Music supervision can run afoul of the law, as New York attorney general alleges in a new payola suit against radio conglomerate Entercom Communications. Unfairly manipulated playlists also affect the decisions music supervisors make in other arenas.
There are important insights here about where the music market is headed, as well as detailed licensing facts for music supervisors to know.
Important Article on HD Radio
January 23, 2006
There is a comprehensive update on the state of HD Radio in today's NY Times, written by Eric Taub. Music supervisors can stay on top of this technology at:
What does Fashion Designer Marc Ecko, Atari, and rap artist Talib Kweli have to do with Amherst, MA band TagYerit? At first glance, it certainlyseems like a highly unlikely combination, but TagYerit's music is beingused in a new videogame due out in February.
Urban Fashion retailer Marc Ecko came up with the game's story line and has been working with Atari, The Collective, and Bad Boy Records to makeit happen. The premise of the game involves an underground struggle against a suppressive government. Armed with spray cans, graffiti artistsfight "the system". Talib Kweli is the voice of Trane, the main character, and he raps over samples of TagYerit's song "Subway Surfing". That song was inspired by songwriter Rich Newman's daily ride to high school on the Boston subways.
"The way we figure it", says co-writer Flo Newman, "Bad Boy Records' producer Charlemagne probably found us while searching the web for subwaysongs. They sent us a copy of the proposed new song. Though we know TalibKweli is a very positive hiphop artist we checked to make sure the lyricsdidn't cross any lines with us. We definitely liked what they did to thesong, plus the whole production sounds really cool." Rich adds, "Besides,this gives us mega street cred with our nieces and nephews."
The song, "Subway Surfing" was on TagYerit's first CD which had been on Guitar Player magazine's 1996 Editor's Picks List. Recently, TagYerit hasbeen at Derek Studios in Dalton, MA recording a new batch of songs withthe same team - Producer / Bluesman Ed Vadas and Engineer, Greg Steele. Besides sharing songwriting credits, Rich plays bass and Flo sings andplays all the guitar parts on her rabbit-shaped guitar. Speaking ofrabbits, Rich and Flo live with house rabbits, work with rabbit rescue andso find it appropriate to now be connected to the hiphop scene.
The new incarnation of the song will also be included in the soundtrack CDthat comes with the Special Edition of the game. "We're excited to be on aproject with such a great mix of other artists, including Talib Kweli,Rakim, Nina Simone, Jane's Addiction, Big Mama Thornton, Notorious B.I.G.and many more." says Rich.
The video game "Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" is expected to be released mid February. Links to the new sampled song and the original song can be found at TagYerit's websitewww.tagyerit.com/subway.htm
----------------------------------------- "Subway" Coming to a Play Station Near You.
We make no excuses or apologies, but the game, despite its aim to be different is full of violence. While we had control over whether the newsong could be made with our collaboration, the game was going to happeneither way. Our best hope is to take our small nearly insignificant pieceof that pie and try to use it to further aims of a better world.
In the 1960s, songwriter Rich Newman commuted regularly to school (BostonLatin) on the MBTA subway, trolleys and buses. This daily excursioneventually inspired the song, Subway Surfing that he cowrote with his wifeFlo Newman and recorded in 1995 for TagYerit's debut CD.
Due to the song's exposure on the internet, it was discovered and sampled,to be featured in a new song titled "Subway", along with an eclectic mixof styles and songs including Roots Manuva (Hip-Hop), Del tha FunkeeHomosapien (Hip-Hop), the Ubiquitous Bloc Party (Alt-rock), Kasabian(Alt-rock), Glen Brown and King Tubby, & Nina Simone. . In addition, Wu-Tang's RZA will donate a song for an in-game cinematic, DJ Nature is adding a few tracks, and RJD2 scored the game.
NY Times Article on Mobile Phone Advertising
January 17, 2006
There is a very informative article on cellphone-based marketing in today's NY Times, by Matt Richtel, at this website.
If you're not registered, it only takes a moment.
Technology like this adds a whole new wrinkle to the responsibilities of music supervisors. Stay on top if it! -- DW, The Music Supervisors
Absolut, Kravitz Team Up
January 17, 2006
The following news was released by representatives of Lenny Kravitz:
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:45 AM
ABSOLUT Launches ABSOLUT KRAVITZ:
A Groundbreaking Global Music Project Featuring a New Interpretation of the Brand by Lenny Kravitz
ABSOLUT is proud to announce the launch of ABSOLUT KRAVITZ - a new music project which sees Lenny Kravitz creating an exclusive new track based on his interpretation of the ABSOLUT brand.
'We are thrilled to have Lenny Kravitz with us on our creative journey and in this, our first high-profile music project' says Michael Persson, Global Brand Director for ABSOLUT VODKA. 'Not only is he supremely talented; his output, inspired by so many genres and eras of music, defies categorization, making him truly individual - a quality which means he is perfectly at home with the creativity of ABSOLUT.'
One of the pre-eminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz is an icon whose bold, channeling sound has transcended genre, style, race and class. Over a remarkable 16-year career, Kravitz has managed to do it all with a contemporary urgency rivaled by none. All of his albums have been certified either platinum or multi-platinum. He has also been showered with accolades including MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards and four consecutive GRAMMY Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Kravitz's appeal has also been recognized by his peers; his collaborative efforts are as varied as his own influences, having worked with Madonna, Slash, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D., P. Diddy and Alicia Keys.
Famous for its creative collaborations with leading world-famous artists and designers, this collaboration marks the first time ABSOLUT has worked with such a well-known figure from the world of music. "ABSOLUT has had a history of working with great artistic people - like Andy Warhol, Tom Ford, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gianni Versace and Kenny Scharf. I thought it would be interesting to do an artistic collaboration like this and be part of that heritage," says Kravitz.
Kravitz recorded a new song, entitled "Breathe", in New York, which will be featured in the campaign. Although this collaboration marks the first collaboration with an internationally recognized recording artist, the brief given to Kravitz was exactly the same as the one any world-class artist working with the brand would receive: present your personal interpretation of ABSOLUT and its core values. The result is a track that is a transition from Kravitz's traditional rock and roll to a distinctly dance music sound, with minimal lyrics, a memorable melody and pulsating beat.
Kravitz said that he was inspired by the brand's core values of clarity, simplicity and perfection. 'There's nothing more simple, clear or perfect than the essence of true love,' he says. 'Once I'd felt that, the track just came.' 'The ABSOLUT brand is synonymous with a true and genuine passion for creativity. Using communication technology we are now able to share this creativity and distribute our collaborative artistic work with a global audience" says Michael Persson. Kravitz's new track "Breathe," part of the ABSOLUT TRACKS COLLECTION, will not be for sale as part of the ABSOLUT KRAVITZ project. Instead it will be available to download for free, along with is accompanying video, from www.absolutkravitz.com.
This is the third music project from ABSOLUT. Initiated in 2003, ABSOLUT TRACKS projects has so far presented 7 producers/artists from across Europe creating new tracks inspired by their unique interpretation of the ABSOLUT bottle. ABSOLUT KRAVITZ is the first project that has seen ABSOLUT teaming up with an internationally recognized recording artist. Lenny Kravitz joins the long list of talented individuals - Andy Warhol, Gianni Versace, Damien Hirst and Helmut Lang among them - who have collaborated with ABSOLUT to create exclusive new works.
Meet the Composer Series
January 17, 2006
FILM MUSIC ANNOUNCES: MEET THE COMPOSER SERIES Up Close and Personal With The Industry's Top Composers PLUS: Individual Private Consulting Sessions with Composers (limited space - only 18 sessions available)
** Next Workshop: Saturday, April 8, 2006
** Featuring Top Video Game Composer TOMMY TALLARICO
Renaissance Hotel LAX 9620 Airport Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Hotel tel 310-337-2800
Film Music Announces the latest in a new series of special workshops designed to deliver an up-close and personal experience with the industry's top composers. The workshop has two parts - you can sign up for the morning session only, or the morning session plus a private one-on-one session with the featured composer.
Our April workshop follows our sold-out workshop last year with Tommy Tallarico, one of the very top composers for the video game industry. If you have an interest in scoring video games or want to expand your business in this direction, Tommy Tallarico will provide you with the specific techniques, business ideas, creative direction, and more to help you become more successful at writing for video games. In addition to creative issues, Tommy will focus on how video game composers can find work, retain work, and build their reputations in the fast-growing and highly competitive field of video games.
Tommy's also always on the lookout for new talent - one of last year's attendees of this workshop was hired by Tommy after Tommy heard the composer's music at this workshop.
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REGISTER NOW - VERY LIMITED SEATING
Due to space limitations, we offer two types of signup for this workshop:
FULL WORKSHOP (18 seats only) - Including morning session and one private 20-minute one-on-one private consultation session with the featured composer to be scheduled between 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Cost is $169 (Only $139 if you register by January 24) - first 18 people to register only due to space limitation. Early signups get best choice of times - call 1-800-774-3700 x702 after you register to choose from among the available consulting times.
** Save $30 and Register today for the workshop and consulting session at: http://tinyurl.com/a53ts
MORNING WORKSHOP ONLY - Morning session only. (20 seats) - Includes morning session with the featured composer only, no consulting session. Cost is $95. ** To register for the workshop only, no consulting session, register at: http://tinyurl.com/7j3xe
Questions? Call Film Music today at 1-800-774-3700 or email admin@filmmusicworld.com
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EVENT SCHEDULE
MORNING SESSION - Meet The Composer
9am-12:00pm
Features our guest composer discussing how he does what he does, techniques, business issues, creativity issues, with a focus on answering *your* specific questions about how to be successful in the business. Discussions will range from technical issues, how to get and retain work in the business, working with clients successfully, solving creative issues, and much more. An intimate, informal session where the emphasis is on sharing information to help you succeed in the business
AFTERNOON SESSION - Private One-on-One Sessions With the Featured Composer 12:30pm - 6:30 - 18 sessions only
For those interested in private one-on-one sessions with the featured composer, we offer private 20-minute slots in the afternoon where you'll have the opportunity to play your music for the composer, get feedback, ask any private questions about career, creative or other issues, and enjoy a private session with the featured composer where the focus is on you and your music exclusively. Facilities will be provided for you to play CDs, DVDs and VHS videotapes for the composer, and you will be provided with a recording of your session with the featured composer for your later reference.
ABOUT THE FEATURED COMPOSER:
Tommy Tallarico is a veritable video game industry icon. As one of the most successful video game composers in history, he has helped revolutionize the gaming world, creating unique audio landscapes that enhance the video gaming experience.
An accomplished musician, Tallarico has been writing music for video games for more than 15 years. In video games, television, film, radio, soundtracks, toys and even on floats in the New Year's Day Rose Parade in
Pasadena, California, Tallarico's music has been heard by hundreds of millions of people around the world. His top titles include The Terminator, Earthworm Jim, Disney's Aladdin, Cool Spot, Metroid Prime, Maximo, Tomorrow Never Dies, Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Spider-Man as well as top selling popular game franchises such as Madden Football, Blitz Football, Pac-Man, Knockout Kings, Unreal, Mortal Kombat, Twisted Metal & Time Crisis. Tommy recently finished designing the audio for the multi-channel DTS theatrical trailer logo appearing soon in movie theaters and homes across the world.
Tallarico was the first musician to release a video game soundtrack worldwide (Tommy Tallarico's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 - Capitol Records). He has released five video game soundtrack albums since, including the highly acclaimed James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies. He has written, produced and recorded with a wide range of talented musicians - from the Hungarian National Symphony Orchestra and Budapest Chamber Choir, to the band Fear Factory. Tommy was also the first to use 3-D audio in a game (Q-Sound) and was instrumental in bringing true digital interactive surround 5.1 (6-channel) to the gaming industry. From 1991 to 1994, he headed Virgin Interactive's music and video division, and executive produced numerous "green screen shoots" for films including "Demolition Man" with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.
Tommy has worked in the games industry as a games tester, product manager, producer, writer, designer and heads of both music and video departments. He is the founder and president of G.A.N.G. (Game Audio Network Guild), which is a non-profit organization educating and heightening the awareness of audio for the interactive world (www.audiogang.org). Tommy is an advisory board member for the Game Developers Conference, a proud member of the International Game Developers Association and a nominating committee member for the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
Film Music Network Demo Roulette in NYC
January 13, 2005
The following was released by Film Music Network:
NEWS FROM FILM MUSIC January 12, 2006
FILM MUSIC NETWORK NY CHAPTER ANNOUNCES The Second Annual DEMO ROULETTE! The people you send your demo package to give you tips on improving it
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7PM
Ripley Greer Studios 520 8th Avenue, (between 36th and 37th), studio 16F/G
Bring your demo package! The first 10 people in the door are guaranteed to have their demo package reviewed by the panel. The others will get selected at random.
Our VIP Panel for this special event includes:
ADVERTISING Jared Schlemovitz is a Music Producer for Grey World Wide where he spearheads the new music creative and record label relations. He works as a Creative-Producer, getting involved early in the creative process, consulting brands on alternate and fresh 360 music programs. Prior to Grey World Wide, he worked as a producer/composer and then VP of Marketing for Crushing Music (B2k, Smokey Robinson, Britney Spears, Jeffrey Gaines, Dr. Pepper, Coke, Pepsi, McDonalds, AT&T, etc). Teaming with Sean Comb's Bad Boy Entertainment, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records, and Kanye West's KonMan Productions, Jared co-founded Blueprint, a division of Crushing- responsible for introducing an authenticity to commercial spots that featured hip-hop music (PepsiVanilla-"Trucks").
MANAGER/PUBLISHING Steven Scharf's 37 years in the recording industry has covered areas of record producing, A&R, music publishing and the management of record producers, film and TV composers and artists. In 1991, he founded Steven Scharf Entertainment, a producer management company, and ventured with legendary music publisher Freddy Bienstock of Carlin America overseeing Carlin's Creative/Film & TV Divisions. Since then, SSE has represented a wide array of international producers/engineers/songwriters/film & TV composers/artists. Steve also represents a number of U.S. and Canadian artists for film and television.
MUSIC LIBRARY Mitch Coodley is the owner/executive producer of The Metro Music Production Library, a full-service boutique catalog of originally-produced music geared toward broadcast usage. The Metro Music library currently offers 1500 titles on 73 CD's. Metro Music provides foreground and background music to the broadcast, advertising, film, and corporate A/V industry. Mitch continues to be an active composer, with over 400 titles to his credit.
MUSIC SUPERVISORS Glen Caplin is an independent music supervisor and consultant based in New York City. Recently, Glen completed music supervising Haven, an El Camino Pictures feature film starring Orlando Bloom, Stephen Dillane and Bill Paxton, in addition to an ESPN 25th Anniversary program and the 2004 ESPY Awards (aired on ESPN & ABC).
MUSIC SUPERVISOR/PRODUCER/PUBLISHER Janice Ginsberg has more than 20 years of diversified experience in the entertainment industry. She has written, researched and produced documentary/concert film, radio and television specials with a variety of musical artists and since 1990 she has been working as an independent producer, music supervisor, music publisher and consultant, for feature films and soundtracks. Recent consultancies include U.S. representative for Italy's CAM Original Soundtracks and a joint venture with Carlin America, Ginsberg has an association with GreeneStreet Films (for whom she recently established a music publishing arm with Universal Music), and is a co-owner of Bamboo Tattoo (a film music publishing company administered by Chrysalis Music). Her Music Supervisor credits include the films Carlito's Way-Rise To Power‚ The Dreamers, Young Adam, and All The Real Girls. Ginsberg recently acted as music supervisor for the new television series, Book of Daniel, for NBC.
Other panelists TBA.
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Sundance Hosts BMI Music & Film Panel
January 12, 2005
The Sixth Annual Composer/Director Roundtable will be held during the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. See the full details at :
The following was released by representatives of Crystal Method:
THE CRYSTAL METHOD GO TO THE MOVIES WITH ORIGINAL SCORE FOR ‘LONDON’ AND FEATURED PERFORMANCE IN ‘COACHELLA’
Fans of THE CRYSTAL METHOD--who is KEN JORDAN and SCOTT KIRKLAND--can get a nice dose of one of America’s hottest electronic acts this winter at the movies with films London and Coachella. Due in theatres nationwide January 24, Coachella--the documentary film based on the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival--features a live performance from the duo’s 2004 appearance.
On February 10, Sony will follow with London, for which The Crystal Method scored original music. London was written and directed by Hunter Richards and stars Chris Evans (Fantastic Four), Jason Statham (Transporter 1 and 2), and Jessica Biel (Stealth, Elizabethtown) The soundtrack for the film--which also includes music by Connie Price & The Keystones, The Out Crowd (former members of the Brian Jonestown Massacre) and Troy Bonnes in addition to The Crystal Method’s original compositions--will be available January 24 on The Crystal Method’s own Tiny E Records label. www.thecrystalmethod.com
SNOCAP, Nettwerk Partner for In-Game Music
January 10, 2005
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SNOCAP AND NETTWERK MUSIC SET TO DELIVER IN-GAME MUSIC CATALOGUE FROM EA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 10, 2006 - SNOCAP, the first end-to-end provider of digital licensing and copyright management services for the digital music marketplace, today announced that the independent Canadian label Nettwerk Music Group will make the Electronic Arts catalogue of original game compositions available to SNOCAP's proprietary digital registry. Starting today, music from popular game franchises such as The Sims™, Medal of Honor™ and Need for Speed™ will be available to SNOCAP users around the globe.
Nettwerk established an agreement with SNOCAP in early 2005 and in November of the same year, EA and Nettwerk Music Group teamed up to launch EA™ Recordings - a groundbreaking digital music distribution label that delivers EA's rich catalogue of wholly-owned compositions and remixes to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) worldwide.
"It's no surprise that the consumer demand for game music has grown significantly with the heightened popularity of games as a true mass market entertainment medium," said Rusty Rueff, CEO of SNOCAP. "EA's original music catalogue further diversifies the content available to consumers in the digital music marketplace, and SNOCAP is thrilled to bring EA audio content to game fans online while ensuring that the content rights are respected and followed."
"SNOCAP is opening new doors for the types of content that consumers desire and thus enabling them to experience more variety and categories of digital music," said Terry McBride, Co-Owner and CEO of Nettwerk Music Group. "New listeners will be able to discover these unique compositions, while existing fans can expand their gaming experience by accessing their favorite EA soundtracks through online music services."
"Whether it is the hip hop beats in NBA LIVE, the dramatic orchestral themes in Medal of Honor or the playful melodies in The Sims, our fans demand that we make their favorite game music available as digital downloads. They asked, we listened," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Music Marketing at EA. "Now, game fans can download original EA game music to their .mp3 player, and with SNOCAP, we can rest assured that the copyrights to the music are respected and protected."
SNOCAP's agreement with Nettwerk is joined by deals with numerous independent labels and aggregators such as TVT Records , Artemis, Rykodisc, V2 Music, the Independent Online Distribution Alliance and many others. Additionally, SNOCAP has signed deals with each of the four major record labels which include: Universal Music Group, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, EMI and most recently Warner Music Group.
About SNOCAP
Founded in 2002, SNOCAP, Inc., based in San Francisco, offers record labels, publishers, and artists an end-to-end solution for digital licensing and copyright management services. Through SNOCAP, operators of authorized peer-to-peer services and online retailers will have access to the largest possible catalog of authorized content that has historically been available only on unauthorized services. SNOCAP provides digital music technology and services to Universal Music Group, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, EMI, Warner Music Group, TVT Records, Artemis Records/Sheridan Square Entertainment, Beggars Group, Matador Records, V2 Records, One Little Indian Records, Ryko Group and an extensive roster of other leading independent labels. SNOCAP's easy-to-use service for registering digital content and managing online distribution will enable a more vibrant digital marketplace with better selection and a variety of compelling business models. SNOCAP's database will include current hits, new releases, live recordings, remixes, B-sides and out-of-print tracks culled from major labels, independent and unsigned artists. For more information, visit www.snocap.com.
About Nettwerk
Nettwerk Music Group is Canada's leading privately owned record label and artist management company, responsible for managing some of North America’s biggest artists like Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne and many others. Nettwerk has several offices located around the world including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Nashville and London; with the main office right next to Granville Island in Vancouver, B.C. EA, Electronic Arts, The Sims, Medal of Honor and Need for Speed are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. NBA is a registered trademark of NBA Properties, Inc.
Album Sales Decline
January 5, 2006
The New York Times' Jeff Leeds reports that album sales are down from last year, including downloaded tracks. Read the full story at:
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)" Tops List
New York, NY, December 1, 2005: As the year 2005 draws to a close and seasonal music fills the air, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), the world’s largest performing rights organization, today announced its Top 25 most-performed Holiday songs for the first five years of the 21st Century based on their most recent performance data. Recorded over and over, and revived by each decade's most popular artists, these Holiday favorites remain timeless classics appealing to young and old alike.
The most performed ASCAP Holiday Song of the 21st Century is "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” written by Robert Wells and the singing great, Mel Tormé. The song, written when Tormé was 19 and Wells was 22, became a seasonal classic with the release of Nat “King” Cole’s 1946 recording. Cole's version remains the most popular on radio today. Other popular recordings include versions by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross and Natalie Cole.
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, was a close second. This perennial, originally written in 1934, was recorded the same year by orchestra leader George Hall, and is frequently heard today in versions by Bruce Springsteen, and the Crystals. "Santa Baby," written by Joan Javits, Philip Springer and Tony Springer and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" have established themselves as seasonal favorites. Originally a hit for Eartha Kitt in 1953, "Santa Baby" was given new interest via the popular recording by Madonna. McCartney’s Holiday classic is of comparatively recent vintage, first recorded back in 1979.
A song on the move is “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year," by Edward Pola and George Wyle, written in 1963 and first recorded by Andy Williams. Other popular recordings include versions by Amy Grant, Garth Brooks, and Peabo Bryson.
Marilyn Bergman, ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board said: “More than anything else, music sets the mood for the Holidays, evoking the magic of the season and memories of Holidays past. These timeless classics have been recorded by artists in every genre, yet each song retains the original stamp of its creators.”
1. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Mel Tormé, Robert Wells
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
4. Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
5. White Christmas - Irving Berlin
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
7. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Johnny Marks
8. Jingle Bell Rock - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
9. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram
10. Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone
11. Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
12. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Edward Pola, George Wyle
13. Silver Bells - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
14. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
15. Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano
16. Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
17. Frosty The Snowman - Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins
18. A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
19. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommie Connor (PRS)
20. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman
21. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Meredith Willson
22. (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays - Bob Allen, Al Stillman
23. Carol Of The Bells - Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich
24. Santa Baby - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
25. Wonderful Christmastime –Paul McCartney (PRS)
Some facts about the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs:
Oldest songs: "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and "Winter Wonderland" (both 1934)
Newest Song: Wonderful Christmastime (1979)
Songs introduced in motion pictures:
"White Christmas" in Holiday Inn (1942)
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
"Silver Bells" in The Lemon Drop Kid (1950)
Writer with most Top Holiday Songs:
Johnny Marks with three - "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," and “A Holly Jolly Christmas”
Most recorded Holiday Song:
"White Christmas" with well over 500 versions in dozens of languages.
About ASCAP Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 225,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 70 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com
Universal Publishing Launches New Division
November 28, 2005
Universal Music Publishing Group Launched New Division
Universal Music Publishing Group has formed a new division, Universal Music Production Library, it was officially announced by David Renzer, Chairman and CEO, UMPG. Universal\'s Music Production Library will encompass high quality production music by some of the hottest names in contemporary music responsible for some of the biggest releases today. The Universal Music Production Library will be unique in that it will be the first library to cull many of its tracks from Universal Music Publishing Group\'s top roster of contemporary talent as well as top names in the Film/TV and Trailer world. UMPL Composers have worked with an impressive and diverse roster of popular artists, from 50 Cent, G-Unit and KISS, to John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan, and many more.
Emmy-winning composer/music supervisor, Jonathan Firstenberg has been recruited to lead the new initiative as the Creative Director. His background includes extensive experience in the production music library industry including roles at Zomba and other major music production companies, as well as experience in music supervision, and composing for TV and Daytime Dramas. Firstenberg has received Emmy awards for "Santa Barbara", "Guiding Light", and "General Hospital." In this new role, Firstenberg will oversee the acquisition of content for the library and promote the general business development of the company. Firstenberg will report to Scott James, SVP Film/TV and New Technologies.
The division will serve production and broadcasting entities, production companies, post- production houses, music supervisors, editors, advertising agencies, ringtone and call back applications, video games, studio music departments, and more.
David Renzer, Chairman, Universal Music Publishing Group, commented: "The Universal Music Production Library and related services that we are launching will offer exciting opportunities to both our writer/artists, as well as service the growing music needs of various production outlets with music they wouldn\'t find in any other Production Music Library."
With 47 offices in 41 countries worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is part of the Universal Music Group and one of the industry\'s largest global music publishing operations. Owning or administering more than 1 million copyrights, UMPG\'s writers and catalogs include: U2, Elton John, Ludacris, Shania Twain, 50 Cent, Dave Grohl, Prince, Diana Krall, Godsmack, Ice Cube, Vanessa Carlton, Mary J. Blige, The Corrs, Eve, Musiq, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, No Doubt, Blink-182, 3 Doors Down, Beastie Boys, Anastacia, Fatboy Slim, DMX, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, the catalog of Henry Mancini, among many others.
New Consumer Music Device Records Live to iPod
November 28, 2005
New consumer audio devices often impact the way Music Supervisors do their jobs, either acquiring audio or targeting it for delivery. This could prove to be a useful tool or the gateway to audio distribution of some kind. -- The Music Supervisors
The following was released by Gemini Sound Products:
iKEY TO BE SOLD AT THE WIRED STORE
-- First ever device that allows consumers to record MP3 and WAV files directly onto iPod® or other USB compatible storage devices aligns with premier tech magazine first ever pop-up retail store --
Edison, New Jersey – November 21, 2005 – iKEY, the inaugural product from iKEY-Audio, a division of Gemini Sound Products, will now be available to consumers at the WIRED STORE, WIRED magazine’s first ever pop-up retail store located in New York City. The store, which will be open throughout the holiday season, will host 65 different gadgets and is the retail arm of WIRED magazine, a cutting edge technology focused publication that has a circulation of over 575,000.
The iKEY is the first portable USB recorder that enables consumers to record live audio and convert it into high quality MP3 and WAV files that record directly onto iPod® or other USB compatible storage devices. From music and concerts to live speeches and seminars, the iKEY is a consumer-centric device that is capable of capturing an audio signal in real-time and converting it into MP3 and WAV format without involving complicated computer programs and software.
“We are honored to align with such a reputable publication in the technology industry,” said Artie Cabasso, Gemini’s Chief Executive Officer. “The iKEY is a great product and a great addition to the merchandise that is available at the WIRED STORE.”
The following was released by mSoft (www.msoftinc.com): Machine Intelligence Enhances mSoft Music Search
mSoft Inc and Music Technology Group at UPF exclusively bringing revolutionary technology to Production Music Users
AES Barcelona, July 28th, 2005. mSoft Inc, a California company supplying production digital asset management systems to world class clients such as CBS, WB, ABC and Fox, unveiled a new music search technology developed for the past several years by the center for music technology research at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and exclusively licensed to mSoft. “mSoft MusicDirector™” is an enhancement already integrated into mSoft flagship MusicCue™ offering and is now available to all mSoft clients worldwide.
“Current technologies have multiple problems with metadata based search: spamming, metadata inaccuracies, non-existing standards for music description, language barriers preventing cross cultural music finds. Add to this the facts that there are simply too many tracks - 10,000 new ones every month arrives at mSoft, and that no two humans can agree on describing a particular music track and you have the current picture.” Said Amnon Sarig, mSoft’s CEO.
“The embedded machine intelligence of the UPF engine in mSoft MusicDirector™ bypasses many of these problems. It uses a computer to derive an opinion database as if the computer listens to the music. You interrogate MusicDirector by starting with a sample track that you like – you then ask MusicDirector for tracks that ‘in its opinion’ are similar. No text metadata is used for the search. The results can then be auditioned and selected for re-query of the opinion database “, adds Sarig. “No other music search engine will have anything remotely as powerful, since mSoft acquired the exclusive licensing for this patent pending technology”.
mSoft server users will now be able to interrogate the mSoft MusicDirector™ for musical opinion based search directly from their work stations and deliver the music selected directly to the production environment with the same ease of use and world class service that made mSoft the de facto standard of post production music and sound delivery system, with more than 20 million music and sound tracks delivered on 400 terabytes of storage supplied by mSoft to worldwide clients.
Music for Productions Launches
November 9, 2005
The following was released by Music for Productions:
Delivering great music conveniently and efficiently, Music For Productions officially launches website
Innovative Canadian website offers a number of firsts including “mouse-over” music previews
TORONTO, ON (November 8, 2005) – MusicForProductions.com, an industry leading website that significantly improves the process of sourcing and licensing music for productions while offering a first-rate music selection, is officially launching today.
By being the first in Canada to offer key improvements such as: “mouse-over” music previews with Flash technology; a highly developed search engine; “best of” collections; and the use of Canadian flags to denote Canadian composers, Music For Productions (MFP) is focused on becoming Canada’s number one source for licensing music for productions. In addition, the company is breaking new ground by being Canada’s first full-service site, offering both a song catalogue – with songs from indie artists, bands and labels – as well as production music libraries. With everything an organization needs to source and license music for productions, MFP provides one-stop shopping to its clients.
“Traditionally, finding music for productions has been a time-consuming and tedious process. Our goal has been to leverage technology to create a service that is the exact opposite: easy-to-use, accessible and convenient,” says Jean Anfossi, President, Music For Productions. “We’ve done all of this while keeping the quality of music front and centre, assembling a first-rate inventory. From fast-paced commercials to emotional, narrative films, MFP is well-equipped to meet the needs of any production.”
MFP’s “mouse-over” music preview is the fastest way to access and audition music - faster even than listening to tracks on a CD – and is an industry-leading feature. Other MFP features aimed at maximizing efficiency and convenience include:
• A content management application allowing music to be saved in a project folder or shared with others via email
• An advanced search engine with an “in the style” feature, making it possible to find music that is similar to a well-known artist or band. Music For Production clients can also search for music using title, description, keyword, genre, sub-genre, instrument or composer
• “Best of” collections listing the best tracks from some of the world’s leading production music libraries including BMG libraries, Megatrax, Atmosphere, Koka Media, Manhattan Music which are available to Canadian clients
• Canadian flags which help clients with Canadian content requirements to easily identify music that meets this need.
MFP clients can preview, download and license music from their computer, 24/7. Registered clients can try music in their productions by downloading Wav (16 Bit/44Khz) or MP3 (320kbps) files at no charge. Music can be licensed by completing a licence application on-line, which Music For Productions can instantly approve. From start to finish, the entire process can be done on the computer without exchanging paperwork or CDs. “We feel we’ve really streamlined the process, eliminating time-consuming steps while reducing costs,” says Anfossi, “And, clients have the opportunity to be more hands-on, searching for music on their own without the need for a music consultant.
With an emphasis on quality, MFP increases weekly the number of tracks on their site. As well, in addition to representing music catalogues, MFP is a publisher with publishing agreements in place with: Canadian label Reinvent Music; Canadian composers Rob Khurana, Guy Maisonneuve and Yuri Sazonoff; and US Composer Jay Condiotti. MFP has sub-publishing agreements in the USA with: Jamnation Songs (BMI); Willow Bay Music (ASCAP); Velvet Vista Music (ASCAP); and Nashville-based Brock Music Inc. These relationships allow MFP the flexibility to accommodate clients with a range of music budgets.
“Finding and licensing music for productions on-line is the way of the future. The efficiencies are simply too great to ignore. By continuing to provide industry leading innovations while offering a varied selection of top-quality music, we are at the forefront of this change,” says Anfossi. “We believe MusicForProductions.com is an industry-leading experience that is second to none.”
About Music For Productions Founded in April 2005, Music For Productions is Canada’s first on-line full-service supplier of music for productions. Offering four types of services - production music libraries, a song catalogue, custom scoring and music supervision services - and with a strong emphasis on innovation, the Music For Productions (www.musicforproductions.com) website is designed to offer the ultimate in ease and convenience. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, producers, editors and music supervisors can source and license music from the comfort of their offices and studios.
ASCAP Announces "I Create Music" Expo
November 4, 2005
The following was released today by ASCAP:
ASCAP ANNOUNCES FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO SONGWRITING AND COMPOSING
ASCAP "I CREATE MUSIC" EXPO SET FOR APRIL '06 IN LOS ANGELES
New York, NY, November 3, 2005: ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman today announced the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO -- the first and only national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing that is designed to bring together music creators with music industry professionals who want to work together to achieve greater success. The Expo will take place April 20-22, 2006 at The Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Marilyn Bergman ("The Way We Were," "The Windmills of Your Mind") will be among some of the most accomplished songwriters, composers and producers in the world participating in the conference, along with Glen Ballard ("Man in the Mirror", "The Space Between"), Stephen Bray ("Express Yourself," "Into the Groove"),
Bruce Broughton (Silverado, Warm Springs), Desmond Child ("Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," "Livin' La Vida Loca"), Hal David ("Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "Close to You"), Mike Elizondo ("In Da Club," "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"), Michael Giacchino (Lost, The Incredibles), James Newton Howard (Batman Begins, The Sixth Sense), Jimmy Jam ("No More Drama," "That’s the Way Love Goes"), The Dust Brothers' John King (Fight Club, "Where It’s At"), Johnny Mandel ("The Shadow of Your Smile," "A Time For Love"), Rick Nowels ("The Game of Love," "White Flag"), Rudy Perez ("Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti," "Vivir Lo Nuestro"), Linda Perry ("Beautiful," "Get the Party Started"), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), John Shanks ("Pieces of Me," "Somebody Like You"), Jimmy Webb ("Galveston," "Wichita Lineman"), Matthew Wilder ("Beautiful Disaster," "Break My Stride"), and Paul Williams ("Rainy Days And Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun"), with many more participants to be announced.
All songwriters, composers, producers, publishers and music industry professionals, regardless of affiliation, will benefit from this unique creative event, which will be presented in a stimulating format designed to facilitate personal interaction, education and networking. Programs will include, panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes, mentoring, song critiquing, product displays, state-of-the-art technology demonstrations, performances, and more. Detailed information, including early bird pricing and registration, can be found at www.ascap.com/expo.
"This is a must attend event for all serious music creators working to achieve greater success," said Marilyn Bergman. "In keeping with the long tradition of ASCAP's top songwriters and composers helping to nurture those starting out in the business, attendees will have the opportunity to hear music legends talk about their craft and the chance to interact with them in a variety of settings. They’ll walk away with the knowledge, tools and contacts to maximize their success and inspire their work." "ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization owned and governed by its music creator members, and the most trusted organization among songwriters and composers," said Jimmy Jam. "I’m thrilled to be a part of the first conference focused exclusively on songwriting and composing."
About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 225,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 70 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com
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Composer-Director Relationship Seminar in NY
November 3, 2005
The following was released today by Film Music Network:
FILM MUSIC NETWORK NY CHAPTER PRESENTS:
A SPECIAL LOOK AT THE COMPOSER-DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIP "BEE SEASON"
A Discussion with the Film's Composer Pete Nashel, Directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee
** NEW TIME AND NEW LOCATION ** Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7PM Ripley Greer Studios 520 8th Avenue, (between 36th and 37th), studio 16F/G, NYC
In theaters November 11, BEE SEASON, starring Richard Gere and Juliette Binoche, earned rave reviews at the Toronto Film Festival and the Telluride Film Festival. The film is the third feature from New York-based directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, who previously won critical acclaim with the intense psychological thrillers THE DEEP END and SUTURE.
Composer Peter Nashel made his feature-length film score debut with Scott McGehee and David Siegel's THE DEEP END. Following BEE SEASON, he composed the score for the upcoming THE NIGHT LISTENER starring Robin Williams, Toni Collette and Sandra Oh. Nashel's filmography as a composer also includes the documentaries THE TRIALS OF HENRY KISSINGER, OVERNIGHT and DEADLINE. Nashel has collaborated with various artists including Duncan Sheik, Ivy (who sings the cut "I'll Be Near You" in the film), and Ben Lee, and works out of New York-based Duotone Audio Group.
The film's directors, Scott McGehee and David Siegel and composer Pete Nashel will be on hand for this special discussion about the director-composer relationship through the creation of BEE SEASON.
The Fox Searchlight film stars Flora Cross as Eliza Naumann, a young girl who has no reason to believe she is anything but ordinary. Her father Saul (Richard Gere), a beloved university professor, dotes on her talented elder brother Aaron (Max Minghella). Her scientist mother, Miriam (Juliette Binoche), seems consumed by her career. When a spelling bee threatens to reaffirm her mediocrity, Eliza amazes everyone: she wins. Her newfound gift garners an invitation not only to the national competition, but an entree into the world of words and Jewish mysticism that have so long captivated her father's imagination. But Eliza's unexpected success hurls the Naumann family dynamic into a tailspin, long-held secrets emerge and she is forced to depend upon her own divination to hold the family together.
The Film Music Network presents Film Music Network nights, a monthly networking series for professionals in the film and television music business. Admission is $15 for non-members or web-only members of Film Music Network and free for Film Music Network premium members.
Memberships are available at www.filmmusic.net. RSVP to 800-774-3700 ext. 714 (please note the new number) or nyrsvp@filmmusic.net.
AOL Acquires MusicNow
November 3, 2005
AOL today released the following:
AOL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MUSICNOW
America Online Unveils Next Generation, Web-based, Full-Service Digital Music Store - Including Subscription, Portable Subscription, and a La Carte Purchases Preview Available Now at AOLMusicNow.com
Dulles VA – Thursday, November 3, 2005 – Online music fans who love digital music have a new place to 'tune in' to discover, sample and buy music on the web after America Online, Inc., today announced that it has acquired the business of a digital music subscription company called MusicNow LLC, ( http://www.musicnow.com ).
The agreement was signed September 27th and closed November 1st. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The company was previously held by Circuit City Stores, Inc., of Richmond, Virginia.
AOL also announced that a broad public preview of the new web-based digital music service is now available ( http://www.aolmusicnow.com ). AOL will be gradually upgrading current MusicNet@AOL subscribers to the new service, called “AOL Music Now”.
Founded as “FullAudio” in 1999 and purchased by Circuit City in 2004, MusicNow will continue to be based in Chicago, Illinois. AOL Music Now will operate as a stand alone, wholly-owned subsidiary of AOL Premium Services LLC, a subsidiary of AOL in the Digital Services business unit. The company’s 40 employees, including President Gary Cohen, will report to Amit Shafrir, President, AOL Premium Services, LLC; and Edmund Fish, Senior Vice President and General Manager, AOL Premium & Subscription Services.
“The MusicNow transaction allows us to superserve our AOL members and expanding web audience with a truly best-in-class, full-service, digital music platform – giving us the opportunity to offer an unparalleled music service,” said Mr. Fish. “Combined with leading programming on AOL Music, the easy-to-use features for music browsing, discovering, sharing, and purchasing of MusicNow provide a new level of customization and personalization of online music. AOL’s users have been asking for these next-generation features to be a part of their music experience - and AOL Music Now will deliver them”.
“We’re thrilled to join AOL,” said Gary Cohen, President of MusicNow. “Over the past six years, MusicNow has focused on building an easy-to-use service of unprecedented accessibility that delivers a highly personalized experience. The goal now is to become the number one music service. With AOL’s entertainment properties, scale, and marketing opportunities, we’re confident we’ll get there. It’s a powerful opportunity.”
Representing the next generation of digital music services, AOL Music Now will provide visitors with the option to browse and purchase music on an a la carte ($.99 per track) or subscription basis from any Internet-connected PC, without downloading separate media player software. Subscriptions to the new service will be available for $9.95 per month for unlimited streaming and downloading to a computer and any ‘PlaysForSure’ compatible music device, or $14.95 for unlimited streaming and downloading to a computer and compatible portable music device. Songs can be managed with a Windows Media Player, or compatible player.
The AOL Music Now service will also offer unique personalization features, such as daily custom playlists and community features, such as the ability view and share music profiles with other visitors. The service will be integrated with the AOL.com portal ( http://www.aol.com ) and AOL Music ( http://www.aolmusic.com ). MusicNow carries a complete digital music collection of over one million songs from the four major music labels – EMI, Sony/BMG, Universal Music Group, and the Warner Music Group. It has also been successful at building relationships with an expanding list of independent labels -- including V2, Rounder, Epitaph, Tommy Boy, Roadrunner, Blue Note, The Orchard, and Astralwerks.
“The acquisition of MusicNow, combined with the launch of the new AOL Music Now service, is yet another powerful milestone in a year of notable milestones and pioneering accomplishments by the AOL Music brand,” said Bill Wilson, Senior Vice President of Programming for AOL. “From the record-breaking broadcasts of the Live 8 concerts, to the launch of XM Satellite Radio on AOL Radio, to our newest efforts through the Network Live series of concerts - online consumers and music fans can tune in anytime, anywhere, to experience, discover, and enjoy the very best and latest in music.”
During the current AOL Music Now preview period, existing subscribers to both the MusicNow and the MusicNet@AOL services will be notified via email that they will be upgraded to the new AOL Music Now service in the coming months. Subscribers to each of these services will maintain their current, respective price plans under AOL Music Now. New subscribers to AOL Music Now can select from one of two price plans ($9.95/month or $14.95/month).
MusicNow, LLC is AOL Inc.’s fourth announced corporate acquisition in 2005 – following the acquisitions of Weblogs, Inc. in September, and Xdrive, Inc. and Wildseed, Ltd. in August.
For more on MusicNow, please visit ( http://musicnow.com ). MusicNow and the MusicNow corporate logo are trademarks of MusicNow, LLC.
NY Times on Videos for iPod
October 31, 2005
Picking which videos to offer for the new video-capable iPod is an interesting Music Supervision challenge. NY Times writer David Pogue weighs in on what works and what doesn't in this article:
Recording a Cover Version? You'll Need a Mechanical License! New Version of HFA Songfile Makes Mechanical Licensing Even Easier
Service now offers licensing for music downloads in addition to CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records for those making 2500 copies or less of their recording
October 31, 2005 - The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) announced today that it has launched a new version of HFA Songfile, its online song search and mechanical licensing tool designed for those who plan to make 2500 copies or less of their recordings. Available through www.harryfox.com, licensees can now obtain licenses for permanent downloads (referred to in the U.S. Copyright Act as digital phonorecord deliveries, or "DPDs"), in addition to licenses for CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records. This enhanced version of HFA Songfile is also easier to navigate, has improved transaction processing, and will retain a history of the licenses that a customer has purchased. HFA represents nearly 1.5 million songs from almost 28,000 music publishers, so it is likely that users will be able to find exactly what they are looking for, and in most cases, will have their HFA mechanical license within 24 hours, if not minutes.
"With the explosion of digital delivery, it was critical to add full, permanent downloads as an option through HFA Songfile," said Maurice Russell, Vice President of Licensing, HFA. "The other improvements will make it even easier for groups creating small quantities of recordings, such as independent bands, church choirs, and community groups, to obtain and track the HFA mechanical licenses for their recordings."
"HFA offers licensing options for all sizes of licensees - from multi-national music companies to garage bands. This is one of the real benefits to publishers that are represented by HFA," said Michael Simon, Senior Vice President of Licensing and the Chief of Strategic Development and Marketing, HFA. "Because we handle such a large volume of transactions, we can create and maintain the infrastructure needed to support these licensees."
Mechanical licenses are required under U.S. Copyright Law if one wants to duplicate and distribute a recording of a song that is owned by someone else. Proper licensing ensures that the publisher, and ultimately, the songwriter, are compensated for the use of their work. Reputable replicators and online music sites require copies of licenses before duplicating recordings or offering them online.
HFA Songfile makes obtaining the required mechanical license easy. By using a credit card, customers can request their licenses through the online application. Royalties are calculated at the statutory mechanical rate (currently 8.5¢ per copy for songs 5 minutes or less in length, or 1.65¢ per minute (or fraction thereof) per copy, for songs over 5 minutes). There is also a nominal processing fee on each song licensed. If a user just wants to research, there is a separate HFA Songfile Public Search tool available free of charge.
Customers must be conducting business in the U.S., and have a valid credit card with a U.S. billing address. Users are asked to create an account, with a user name and password. Licenses for songs on physical products and for DPDs must be obtained in separate transactions. For physical products, users are able license multiple songs for one physical album at a time, or users can obtain up to 50 separate DPD licenses in a single transaction.
HFA launched the first version of Songfile in July 1999. The new version was created by an in-house development team, and uses Verisign for its transaction processing.
Licensees that wish to obtain licenses for more than 2,500 copies of their recording should open an HFA Licensing Account, which will enable them to use HFA's larger-market licensing application, eMechanical. To do so they should contact HFA Client Relations at 212-834-0100 or client_relations@harryfox.com. About HFA Established in 1927 by the National Music Publishers' Association, HFA represents almost 28,000 U.S. music publishers for their mechanical licensing needs, issuing licenses and collecting and distributing royalties. HFA also provides collection and monitoring services to its U.S. publisher clients for music distributed and sold in over 75 territories around the world. For more information about HFA, or to become an affiliate publisher or a licensee, see www.harryfox.com.
We at BETA Records are proud to announce the launch of Version 2 of our website and invite you to browse the website as a listener or upload content as an artist. For a limited time we are offering all producers, songwriters and musicians the opportunity to join the BETA community for FREE by using promo code 1250 in the sign-up process. Please visit us at www.betarecords.com
BETA Records is an online community that showcases unsigned music talent to the music industry and enthusiasts. BETA offers its artists a dedicated webspace to upload pictures, stream songs and video, create ring tones, email and blog with fans, and more. Listeners too can visit BETA and create user profiles to customize their music preferences and download favorite artists. In addition to exciting web tools, BETA provides all artists with 100 business cards, the chance to record in the BETA Bus mobile recording studio, showcase nights at hot Hollywood venues, and Industry mixers to mingle among major label A&Rs and producers. Top BETA acts are invited to visit BETA's studio to record demos or produce songs ready for compilation CDs.
The BETA Bus is a one-of-a-kind vehicle capable of quickly capturing vocal talent in a professional environment. All services are offered for FREE in our Company's quest to discover the best unsigned artists across the U.S. Our current website has over 10,000 musicians and is the fastest growing company focused on finding, promoting, and producing new talent. The BETA Bus has just ended a 15-state tour and has returned to Hollywood to focus on visiting major High Schools in the Los Angeles School District.
We hope you enjoy your experience and please do not hesitate to contact us with questions and/or comments at office@betarecords.com
Creative Network Design Updates NetMix Pro
October 12, 2005
CREATIVE NETWORK DESIGN ANNOUNCES NETMIX™ PRO 3.4; NEW SOUND AND MUSIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VIDEO AND AUDIO EDITORS
Integrated Cross-Platform Solution Enables Editors to Search, Audition, Transfer, and Manage Sound Effects and Production Music With One-Click Ease
FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2005 NEW YORK -- Creative Network Design (CND), a leading sound and audio software developer, today announced the release of NetMix™ Pro 3.4, an enhanced sound effects library management tool for video and audio editors, here at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention. An upgraded version of CND’s NetMix Pro Sound Library Management software, NetMix Pro 3.4 enables editors, on Macintosh and PC computers, to rapidly search, audition, transfer, and manage audio files – whether sound effects or production music - with one-click ease.
NetMix Pro 3.4 incorporates new features, including: a Relational Category Search engine, which provides users with an optimized search method for music libraries; enhanced workflow integration, enabling users to deliver music directly to Pro Tools and Avid, and the NetMix Pro Project Manager, which was enhanced for music-related project management.
The NetMix Pro Relational Category Search enables users to search music tracks or sound effects by categories and subcategories, supporting unlimited subcategories. Users can conduct lightning-fast searches using the Relational Category Search, as well a Boolean full-text search, advanced search, or browser search.
CND has partnered with Associated Production Music (APM) to integrate the APM music library with NetMix Pro, enabling users to benefit from the world's best cross-platform workflow integration with Pro Tools, Avid and other editing systems, including Final Cut Pro.
Pro Tools users can spot music tracks to timeline on Mac and PC including a region selection and sync point for faster spotting to picture. Avid users can drag and drop music tracks from NetMix Pro directly into the Avid bin on Mac and PC.
The NetMix Pro Project Manager, closely developed with Oscar-nominated sound editor Mark Mangini, now supports management of music tracks by project. Users can add a music track or a region thereof to a project with one-click ease. Projects can be shared among users and are completely searchable. Projects feature a fine reel-scene-spot structure that allows users to accurately manage music tracks and sound effects. Cue sheets can be printed for every project, allowing for accurate reporting.
NetMix Pro 3.4 allows users to audition a music track in sync to picture. Its built-in movie player with professional transport control can play back any QuickTime-compatible movie, including QuickTime reference movies exported from Avid. Auditioning several music tracks in sync to a scene in a movie is easy with start and stop markers using MovieLoop.
The NetMix sequence editor allows a user to edit and mix up to 8 music tracks quickly or to combine a music track with some sound effects quickly and audition the multitrack sequence in sync to picture.
A user can pre-edit music cuts on different audio tracks and save the sequence in the database for later use. Everything required for rapid creation of layouts is available is right at the user’s fingertips in NetMix Pro.
NetMix Pro 3.4 will be demonstrated in the CND booth #576 at the AES show, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, from October 7-10.
“More and more customers are asking for music library integration; they not only want to manage their sound effects in NetMix Pro, but also their favorite music production libraries, like APM, Killer Tracks, Sonoton, and others,” said Markus Schmidt, CEO and founder of CND. “NetMix Pro 3.4 provides greater search, workflow, project management, and reporting features – all in one software suite.”
NetMix Pro 3.4 can be purchased online from CND’s online store at www.creativenetworkdesign.com or from Digidesign resellers.
About Creative Network Design Creative Network Design, Inc., founded in 2003, is a leading provider of next-generation media asset management solutions, including audio and sound management software solutions for the professional audio and video industries. The firm’s customers include some of the leading animation and film studios in the industry. Based in Reno, Nevada, the company can be visited on the Web at www.creativenetworkdesign.com.
License Fees for iPods in Japan
October 12, 2005
An interesting article from the New York Times' Martin Fackler on potential license fees for iPods in Japan. Read the full story:
Anesthesiologists as music supervisors?! Absolutely, in fact, anesthesiologists who can pick the best music for pacing the action in the operating room are in increasing demand. Find out another fascinating avenue for music supervision in this article: http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/10/04/djs.of.the.or.ap/index.html
Creative Production Group Produces New Audio Progr
October 5, 2005
Studio City, CA (October 4, 2005) Creative Production Group along with Las Vegas based Agency Brown and Partners has produced all-new audio programming for Las Vegas’ latest attraction, the city’s expanded Monorail service.
The Robert N. Broadbent Las Vegas Monorail is the newest addition to the Las Vegas skyline. Gliding above traffic at speeds reaching 50 miles per hour, patrons who ride the four mile route in approximately 14 minute will experience CPG’s cast of perfect voices as a male and female couple provide riders with vital information on upcoming monorail stops and other valuable knowledge.CPG’s Chris Smith and Rob Catalano oversaw the project along with Brown and Partners. All music for the new monorail audio program was created and produced by CPG sister company, Alan Ett Music Group with VO and mix by Media City Sound.About the Monorail:The current monorail project grew from an earlier transit venture between the MGM Grand and Bally's Hotel in 1993. That year the casinos announced a joint operation, under the name MGM Grand/Bally's, LLC, to construct a one-mile long monorail system that connected the two properties.
At that time it was proposed that the project be expanded one day. The forward vision included a transportation project that eventually linked numerous hotels with the convention center.In January 1997, state legislation was passed allowing Clark County to grant a monorail franchise for the private sector to own, operate and charge a fare for a public monorail system. The Monorail LLC requested proposals for expanding their existing system, eventually granting the project to the Las Vegas Monorail Team, assembled and coordinated by Nevada-based Liaise Corporation and made up of Bombardier Transportation and the Granite Construction Company, Gensler & Associates, Carter-Burgess, and Salomon Smith Barney. The Las Vegas Monorail Company, which owns the new monorail, was created in May 2000, as a non-profit corporation. It acquired the original monorail system along with MGM's-Bally's Monorail, LLC. Transit System Management was created by MGM/Mirage and Park Place Entertainment and is responsible for overseeing and managing the design and day-to-day operations of the monorail.
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HOT NEW NBC SERIES "INCONCEIVABLE" TO FEATURE MUSI
October 5, 2005
HOT NEW NBC SERIES "INCONCEIVABLE" TO FEATURE MUSIC FROM
MAVERICK RECORDING ARTIST MOZELLA
It was announced today that the highly anticipated new NBC television series, INCONCEIVABLE, will feature the music of Maverick Records artist MoZella throughout its first two episodes. Utilizing the Detroit-born singer songwriter's vocals as an underscore and featuring several songs from her debut self-titled EP, INCONCEIVABLE premieres tonight at 10PM EST on NBC.
Working closely with composer Jeff Martin, the two build a soundscape
throughout each episode, creating an underscore using MoZella's vocals as an instrument to express the emotions of the characters in each scene. Her vocals will also be featured in the show's title song. In addition, MoZella's "Going Home" and "I Will" will be featured in the second episode.
Says Mozella on working with Jeff Martin, "Creating the show's
underscore was an interesting and very creative process. Jeff and I would watch each episode and get a feel for how we could compliment and enhance each scene with our music. Since there was no real model or blueprint to follow, we approached each process with a very open mind. It was definitely fun and very satisfying to hear the end results."
You can also listen for MoZella songs in upcoming episodes of the hit TV series One Tree Hill (WB) and Las Vegas (NBC).
INCONCEIVABLE is a Tollin/Robbins production in association with
Touchstone Television. Mike Tollin ("Smallville"), Brian Robbins
("Smallville"), Joe Davola ("Smallville"), Oliver Goldstick ("Desperate Housewives") and Marco Pennette ("What I Like About You") serve as executive producers.
Starring Ming- Na (plays Rachel Lu) from Emmy Award-winning "ER" and Jonathon Cake, "Empire," "Fallen"(plays Dr. Malcom Bowers), the co-founders of the Family Options Fertility Clinic along with their new partner, Dr. Nora Campbell (Angie Harmon, NBC's Emmy Award-winning "Law & Order"), and their staff -- including psychologist Lydia Crawford (guest-starring Alfred Woodard, "Beauty Shop"), Nurse Patrice Locicero (Joelle Carter, "American Pie 2"), office manager Marissa Jaffee (Mary Catherine Garrison, "How to Deal"), attorney Scott Garcia (David Noroña, "Mr. Sterling"), and medical technician Angel Hernandez (Reynaldo Rosales, "She Hate Me") are on a quest to help desperate couples conceive. Along the way, viewers are taken inside the world of these doctors (super-egos, missing frozen embryos, impending malpractice suits) and their own personal quests involving sex, deception and secrets.
New Music Supervision Topic in "Discussion"!
September 26, 2005
Martha Stewart's edition of "The Apprentice" debuted on NBC last week. Here's your chance to weigh in on the music! Go to the "Discussion" area here at musicsupervisioncentral and let us know what you think.
