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BMI and Manhattan Producers Alliance Sponsor Film Scoring Workshop

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the U.S. performing right organization will co-sponsor with The Manhattan Producers Alliance, "Composing for the Screen: Film Scoring for a New Era," a five-class workshop that will examine the diversity of film composition

ASCAP Removes Original Release, Honors Fred Karlin

After publishing a historical retrospective of its film scoring workshop that contained no reference or credit for workshop founder Fred Karlin, ASCAP has deleted the original release from its news page and replaced it with coverage of the scoring workshop that includes a glowing tribute to Karlin.

EastWest Announces Best Service’s Club Revolution Vol 1

EastWest, exclusive U.S. distributor of Best Service products, is bringing the dance scene directly to users’ studios with the introduction of Best Service’s Club Revolution Vol. 1

Immediate Music’s Goren Launches New Music Label

Immedaite Music's Yoav Goren has announced the formation of a new record label, Imperativa Records

Why You Should Consider Carryin’ A Librarian

Ron Hess takes a look at the job of the librarian on scoring sessions

CD Review: Mummy 3 and Mongol

Daniel Schweiger reviews the scores for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Mongol

It’s beginning to look a lot like - Best Buy? Wal-Mart?

Peter Alexander explores the expanding retail options for music studio gear

“Who Do You Love” Gets Score by Jeff Beal

Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal (Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Monk, Pollock) has completed the score for Who Do You Love, a drama by Jerry Zaks (Marvin’s Room). A biopic about legendary blues record producer Leonard Chess, founder of Chess Records, the film stars Alessandro Nivola, Marika Dominczyk and Jon Abrahams and will premiere at the Toronto [...]

Ben Mink Hired For “Fifty Dead Men Walking”

Canadian composer and songwriter Ben Mink, in the world of film scoring best known for his musical contribution to 1993’s Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, is responsible for the music in Fifty Dead Men Walking, according to composer agency Evolution Music Partners. The film tells the true story about an Irishman who infiltrated the IRA [...]

“Dadnapped” To Be Scored by Adam Cohen

The upcoming Disney Channel television movie Dadnapped, starring David Henrie, Emily Osment, Jason Earles and Moises Arias, gets an original score composed by Adam Cohen. The film is directed by Paul Hoen and Cohen’s first for this director. The composer’s previous credits include feature films Grilled and TV series Psych and Six Degrees, and he [...]

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What's a string quartet?

It's a group of musicians consisting of a good violin player, a bad violin player, a guy who used to play the violin, and a guy who HATES violins!

Started by Aaron in Humor ad nauseum 1 day ago.

Seeking producer or promoter for my two original modern operas 2 Replies

I am an unpublished composer who is, rather idealistically, seeking a producer, or least the opportunity to talk to one. But, perhaps more realistically, I am looking for someone with the social sk...

Tagged: agent, work, music, new, composer

Started by Aaron in Composing Opportunities. Last reply by Aaron 1 day ago.

Steve Reich? Anybody heard of him? 3 Replies

I have been listening to him lately and while I agree with many that he is one of the more innovative composers, some of his works are just plain wierd. The stuff he did with tape loops as in "It's...

Started by Stephen Barry in Politics and Music. Last reply by SonataSean Sep 5.

Composer Needed 2 Replies

I am a sound designer and music supervisor and I am searching for a composer to do the score for a short film entitled "Good Soldiers". As it has a very limited budget we can only offer credit and ...

Started by Uncle Bob in Composing Opportunities. Last reply by Uncle Bob Sep 3.

Looking to collaborate on compositions, or basically any work - all for free 2 Replies

Hey you guys, I'm looking to collaborate with someone on a composition, or arrange/orchestrate something for you, basically any work. I will do it all for free as well, i'm just bored lol. However...

Started by Britt in Composing Opportunities. Last reply by Britt Sep 3.

Looking for collaborators in orchestration

Using my poor-quality music studio, I have released several music pieces. I am looking for collaborators, who have access and knowledge of the best-quality music hardware and software, to transform...

Started by AndrewG in Music Technology Aug 28.

What it takes to suceed as a Film Composer... 12 Replies

I am a music composer in the process of transitioning into the film industry. I am looking for advice and guidance from my fellow composers. What does it take to succeed in the film industry? What ...

Started by Gary Johnson in The Business of Composing. Last reply by Marius Amado-Alves Sep 5.

3 Days Left To Vote!! 2 Replies

Hi all, Well, there are 3 days left in the Sennheiser Sound Logo Contest, and I am in 2nd place! To any and all who have voted or spread the word, I thank you! To those who have yet to do so: P...

Started by Dave Klotz in Uncategorized. Last reply by Dave Klotz Sep 4.

Garritan for finale

Hey all, I was wondering who all has Finale with garritan. I was just thinking of a proposition - if any of you guys would be willing to make me mp3s of some of my works with garritan, I could make...

Started by Britt in Music Technology Aug 27.

Piano Etude

Hello composers. I've studied the piano and the art of composing for two hands without making it physiqually impossible to play (yet complex). I wanted to put the classical (Chopinish) technique i...

Tagged: study, etude, piano

Started by Patrik Ohlsson in Music Dissection Aug 25.

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