Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Pacifica Music adds Popvirus to its list of music libraries

Production music company Pacifica Music has added Popvirus Music Library (based in Munich, Germany) to its catalog. Pacifica will now represent Popvirus throughout the United States and Canada.

(more…)

Corporations taking notice of sonic identity

Radio program Marketplace had an interesting segment on how mainstream businesses are starting to better understand the importance of something broadcast news has recognized for years: Sonic identities.

The report covers how sonic IDs are sprouting up all over the place, ranging from clothes dryer manufacturer LG to car maker Hyundai.

(more…)

‘World Sport’ receives music makeover from Stephen Arnold Music

Stephen Arnold Music recently delivered a new sonic brand for CNN International’s “World Sport,” a international sports show covering breaking news on soccer, golf, tennis, motorsports, and the Olympics among others.

(more…)

Megatrax launches Sound Adventures

Megatrax has added a new library to its collection of production music offerings.

Sound Adventures, from producers Timo Spekkens and Thomas Zbornik, features The Vienna Boys Choir and The Vienna Symphonic.

(more…)

Updated sizzle reel from Megatrax

Megatrax recently released an updated sizzle reel for 2012.

‘The Vault’ expands with new catalog addition

 The Vault, the production music library from Stephen Arnold Music, has expanded its catalog to include music from Production Music Online. The addition adds hundreds of new tracks in many genres.

During the year, The Vault is expected to add more than 25 new Production Music Online volumes with ones available now in Latin, orchestral, metal, rock, African, China, science/technology.

“Every volume that goes into The Vault needs to have the ‘Wow factor’ from start to finish, and the music of PMOL more than qualifies,” said Stephen Arnold, President of Stephen Arnold Music. “Our partnership with PMOL makes The Vault a better tool than ever to quickly locate and license outstanding music.”

The new tracks join the existing Stephen Arnold Music Collection.

Non Stop Music, 615 and Groove Addicts combine to form Warner/Chappell Production Music

In a press release today, it was officially announced that Warner/Chappell would become the new production music power house, combing many known brands into one company.

“Today we unite award-winning production music houses Non-Stop Music, 615 Music and Groove Addicts to create one world-class company that can meet all of your production music needs. You will still have access to the same great music, service, and online capabilities!”

(more…)

CCTV America launches with Stephen Arnold Music sonic brand

As China Central Television America launches, Stephen Arnold Music was drafted to create new themes for much of its original programming. (more…)

NBC Chicago debuts new set, graphics and music

WMAQ-TV, the Chicago NBC O&O, debuted a new look this week that featured a new set, graphics package and music package. The station has posted a behind the scenes video on Facebook.

The set, designed by Clickspring Design, features a contemporary desk with a 9 monitor wall behind camera center. Back lit panels are on both sides of the monitor with wood and metal trim. The set also features a sleek weather center with many bezel-less monitors, and a standup area.

(more…)

‘National News’ debuts new throwback orchestral theme

“CTV National News,” Canada’s most-watched news program debuted a new musical theme last week. The new theme “manages to push things forward while maintaining some of the traditional themes of intro-music from the past.”

“The new composition will sound familiar to viewers, but has an all-new feel for an all-new era at CTV News,” said Wendy Freeman, president of CTV News.

(more…)

‘Jane Velez-Mitchell’ debuts updated musical theme

Stephen Arnold Music created a new package for Jane Velez-Mitchell’s newest show, replacing “Issues.” The new package features a strong and compelling theme that mirrored the dynamic personality of the show’s colorful host.

“’JVM’ is a very musically intensive show – HLN treats the themes as theatrical elements,” said Stephen Arnold, President of Stephen Arnold Music. “The new music reflects the drive and passion that Mitchell brings to her reporting.”

(more…)

Composer John Williams turns 80

Legendary composer John Williams is 80 today.

(more…)