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Talent/Client
Roster
Songwriters – Producers – Artists
Chris Bennett (Manhattan Transfer, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Keb Mo)
Alan Brewer (Monty Python, Pete Townshend, Tokyo Pop, Come Early Morning, American Pastime)
Cowboy Mouth (recording artist, Cracker, Barenaked Ladies, ESPN, Three Doors Down)
Neil Herman (The Press, Capitol Records, Saturday Night Live, Nickelodeon)
Matt King (recording artist, Alison Krauss, David Wilcox, Kostas, Hootie & The Blowfish)
Harry Manfredini (score composer, Friday 13th, Jason X, Wishmaster, House, Aces: Iron Eagle III)
Gary Nicholson (artist/producer/writer, Delbert McClinton, Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt)
Robert Ellis Orrall (artist/producer/writer, Monkey Bowl, Freaky Friday, be your own pet)
Cedric Samson (Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Mandela and de Klerk, Phil Ramone)
The Scoldees (recording artist, Nancy Sirianni, Nancy Wilson, Howard Stern, E!TV)
Slaughter / Mark Slaughter (multi-platinum hard rock artist, soundtracks, producer)
Rich Snyder (Barbra Streisand, jazz artist)
Jennifer Nikole
Spears (songwriter, recording artist, Gary Burr, Tina
Shafer)
Rick Wakeman (YES, solo
artist, keyboardist, composer, producer)
Narada Michael
Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, The Bodyguard,
Steve Winwood)
Joe Wolfe (Lionel
Ritchie, Urban Nomad, Earth Wind & Fire, producer)
Labels - Publishers
Cala Music Inc. (Classical
Music – London Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Mozart, Wagner)
Dynamik Records U.K. (Electronica/Dance/Re-mix
label group)
Infinity Cat Records (Label
– pop/rock/punk; Monkey Bowl, Lindsey Weaver, Jeff, Be Your Own Pet)
Sonic Voodoo Music
Group (Label/Publisher – Mythic Films, Cormac
Cleary)
Film/TV Production
City Productions
Music - Australia (Production/Supervision – Danny
Deckchair, The Cave)
Cloudland Filmworks (TV/Video
Production Company - Dixie Chicks, Brian McKnight, Kelloggs, Viacom)
Crystal Lake
Entertainment (Film Production Company - Friday 13th,
Spring Break, Deep Star Six)
Mythic Films
(Film & TV Producer/Director Ralph Hemecker – Witchblade,
X-Files, Millennium)
** BME represents both Publishing and
Master Rights to most of its catalogues, and assists with any third-party clearance
logistics and contacts as necessary.
Talent/Client
Summary
Songwriters – Producers – Artists
Chris Bennett (Client - Artist, Songwriter, Producer)
Grammy-nominated Chris Bennett has
become one of the most notable and active artists in the jazz-standards-pop fields
today. From her early association with GIORGIO MORODER, she became the lead
singer for the acclaimed band THE MUNICH MACHINE, co-wrote (with Moroder) the
Grammy nominated film song “THEME FROM MIDNIGHT EXPRESS,” and recorded with
DONNA SUMMER. Jumping to a solo career as an artist/writer/producer, she
has worked with the likes of KEB MO and LEON WARE, and has had her songs
recorded by such superstars as TINA TURNER and THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER.
Bennett’s recordings mix her original compositions with classic covers such as
“Isn’t It Romantic,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Skylark” and more. In addition to
offering her recordings for licensing, promoting the release of her new
Christmas album, and preparing to record her newest studio album of new
standards, Bennett is also focusing much of her energy on collaborating with
Los Angeles’ top writer/producers and creating new music for stage, film and
television projects. (Publishing &
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Alan Brewer (Producer,
Composer, Songwriter)
Industry veteran Alan Brewer has
overseen artist recordings and film soundtrack projects in the studios of New
York, Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Toronto, and Tokyo. He has worked
as a producer, mixer, musical director and/or collaborator with artists such as
ERIC CLAPTON, PETE TOWNSHEND, RICK WAKEMAN, RUBEN BLADES, PHIL COLLINS, SISTER
SLEDGE, CLARENCE CLEMONS, JEFF BECK, and the new CURB-ASYLUM RECORDS artist
COWBOY CRUSH. In 2005, Brewer composed and produced the original score
for the feature film "COME EARLY MORNING" starring ASHLEY JUDD,
written and directed by JOEY LAUREN ADAMS (“BIG DADDY,” “CHASING AMY”).
His music credits include Films/Soundtracks as diverse as “AMERICAN PASTIME,”
DAVID BOWIE’S “ZIGGY STARDUST,” PAUL McCARTNEY’S “ROCKSHOW,” “B.C. ROCK,”
“TOKYO POP,” “CROSSOVER DREAMS,” and “THE SECRET POLICEMAN’S PRIVATE PARTS,”
and he has motion picture production credits with Miramax Films and Universal
Pictures. Brewer served as 2004-2005 Board President of the Nashville Film
Festival, is a founding Board Member and Chairman of the Advisory Board for
FilmNashville, and is a Board and Founding Council member of the Nashville
Composers Association. (Publishing & Masters
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Cowboy Mouth (Client - Artist, Songwriter)
Hailing
from New Orleans, taking their name from a SAM SHEPHARD play, and sponsored by
SOUTHERN COMFORT, Cowboy Mouth “…is a rock and roll orgasm that dares to
celebrate the fact that we’re all alive!” quotes lead singer/crazed drummer
FRED LEBLANC. These party rockers are often referred to as the Talking
Heads meets Frank Zappa with a touch of irreverent Bob Seger-isms. After
releasing two albums on MCA and one on Atlantic, selling over a half-million
CDs, writing with other major artists (i.e.: with Universal’s Pat Green for his
current CD), being called on to create new music for various film projects, and
playing up to 200 live dates per year (sharing the stage with BETTER THAN EZRA,
CRACKER, BECK, MATCHBOX TWENTY and others), the band has taken control of the
creative explosion they are enjoying. BME is serving as the exclusive
Film and Television creative and licensing representatives for Cowboy Mouth,
whose songs have recently been tapped for uses on ESPN, FOX SPORTS, CMT/Viacom
and the Outdoor Life Network, and who are currently writing and recording their
next studio album. (Publishing
& Masters Controlled)
www.CowboyMouth.com
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Neil Herman (Songwriter)
With his initial
professional gigs coming at the ripe old age of 14, guitar-playing Neil Herman
soon formed his own band THE PRESS. The band, which Herman played guitar
and wrote songs for, was named best band in the Maryland/D.C. area and secured
a record deal with CAPITOL RECORDS. With a number of singles released (produced
by CRACK THE SKY’s JOHN PALUMBO) and an extensive tour schedule, Herman found
his songs being recorded by other independent artists, with one song being
tapped as the theme for major D.C. rock radio station 98 ROCK. Focusing on
songwriting, he has gone on to win the BILLBOARD and ROCKY MOUNTAIN SONG
CONTESTS, sign with music publisher BME, and have his songs appear on Saturday
Night Live and Nickelodeon. Splitting his time between New York, Los Angeles
and Nashville, Herman is enjoying collaborating with top songwriters and
artists across the country. (Publishing
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Matt King (Staff Songwriter, Recording Artist)
With a style all his own, Matt King has inked a recording artist deal with Montage Music Group. After a stint on Atlantic Records, King
went back to his roots (he comes from the Hatfield clan, as in the HATFIELDS
& McCOYS) to become one of the most unique singer/songwriters to emerge
from Nashville in recent years. His sound and songs have been referred to as
Bob Dylan meets Steve Earle, forging a style that mixes roots music and insightful
lyrics, touching the hearts and souls of a crossbreed of listeners. He has
written, recorded and performed with a wide range of artists including ALISON
KRAUSS, EARL SCRUGGS, DAVID WILCOX, SNEAKY PETE, ROBERT EARL KEEN, JR. and
HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH. King, managed by TIM McFADDEN, is busily preparing his first Montage release. Matt's roots orientation, musical edge and lyrical prowess have made him a
popular call within the film and television industries, garnering a number of
recent placements in various productions as a songwriter and recording artist.
In addition,
impressed with his unique production concepts, major labels in Nashville have
recently begun to engage King to develop and produce other young artists. (Publishing & Masters Controlled) www.MattKing.com Back to Top
Harry Manfredini (Score
Composer)
Harry Manfredini has
composed music for over fifty films, ranging from blockbuster feature films to award
winning children’s films, and is best known for his groundbreaking thriller
scores to most of the FRIDAY 13th film series (including the original “FRIDAY
13th“ and the recent “JASON X”). A top call in the horror, thriller and
suspense genres, Manfredini has worked with renowned directors and producers
such as SEAN CUNNINGHAM, FRANK MANCUSO JR. and ARMAND MASTROIANNI, and for
companies including PARAMOUNT PICTURES, NEW LINE CINEMA, CAROLCO PICTURES, and
TOUCHSTONE PICTURES. His genre-specific forte includes scoring work for
pictures such as 1998’s #1 indie film “WISHMASTER,” 1999 #1 grossing indie pic
“THE OMEGA CODE,” “ENDANGERED SPECIES” and “RAVEN,” and a new feature film,
“CHOKER,” directed by NICK VALLELONGA. Manfredini has also shown diversity
by scoring such successful films as “DEEP STAR SIX,” “HOUSE,” and “ACES: IRON
EAGLE III,” children’s classic films “CORDUROY,” “FROG GOES TO DINNER” and “A
FISH FROM JAPAN,” and good time films “MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK” and “SPRING
BREAK.” BME, having first worked with Manfredini on the feature film
“XCU: XTREME CLOSE-UP,” is consulting to Manfredini and his company Almaviva
Music for new opportunities in film, television and commercial projects. (Publishing & Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Gary Nicholson (Client – Songwriter, Producer)
Gary Nicholson, a Texas native, spent
time in Los Angeles before setting new roots in Nashville, where he has become
one of the most successful songwriters in the 1980’s, ‘90’s and 2000’s,
receiving over two dozen ASCAP awards for his songs. Nicholson’s career
jump started early with two albums of his own songs, in a band that included
recent Warner Bros. Record's president Jim Ed Norman on piano. Since
moving to Nashville, Nicholson’s stylistic reach has extended to Blues, Rock,
Country and Folk, with a who’s who of artists recording his songs: Willie
Nelson, Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Emmylou
Harris, BB King, Etta James, The Blues Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac,
Ringo Starr, Robert Plant, Del McCoury, Patty Griffin… just to name a
few!! Nicholson is also a renowned producer, handling duties for rockin’
country/blues legend Delbert McClinton and new country artist Jessi
Alexander. His songs have appeared in films including "Urban
Cowboy," "Major League," "Message in a Bottle,"
"Happy Texas,” "Where the Heart Is," and "Serving
Sara." BME will be expanding Nicholson’s opportunities in the Film and
Television markets as a songwriter and producer, as well as for licensed uses
of his catalogue of songs and masters. (Publishing
Controlled; Many Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Robert Ellis Orrall (Client - Recording Artist, Producer)
Robert Ellis Orrall has had Top 40 hits
as a solo artist on the pop and country charts, and is known as one of the most
multifaceted talents in Nashville. His hit “Boom! It Was Over” solidified
Orrall’s sound that is reminiscent of a melodic Huey Lewis, and his catchy
compositions have been covered by artists as diverse as country superstars
DIAMOND RIO, REBA MCENTIRE and RICKY SKAGGS to France’s ROCH VOISINE, latin
artist PATTI MONTEROLA, and pop artist OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN. Riding high
with film and soundtrack hits “Ultimate” (recorded by LINDSAY LOHAN for the
film “FREAKY FRIDAY”) and “Summertime Guys” (recorded by NIKKI CLEARY for the
Disney film “KIM POSSIBLE”), Orrall has been busy producing the new pop project
MONKEY BOWL, England’s SOMETHING JONES, 17-year-old pop female LINDSI WEAVER,
and modern rock breakout band BE YOUR OWN PET, all for the hip Internet label
INFINITY CAT. BME is representing Orrall’s new creative works, licensing
the masters for film and television uses, and developing project opportunities
for him. (Masters Controlled; Publishing Coordinated)
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Cedric Samson (Client
- Songwriter, Producer, Vocal Arranger)
GRAMMY-nominated
Cedric Samson was recently called upon by PHIL RAMONE to write and produce
tracks for the AIDS benefit album “Songs For Life,” producing artists MIRIAM
MAKEBA, PATTI LABELLE, JUDY COLLINS, BILLY GILMAN and the HARLEM BOYS
CHOIR. His work as a producer/writer with world-renowned stars such as
HUGH MASEKELA, Miriam Makeba and JOHNNY CLEGG has brought him acclaim in the
pop, rock and world music markets, and his scoring for films such as the SIDNEY
POITIER starrer “MANDELA AND DE KLERK” has allowed his prowess as a musician,
composer and arranger to shine. South Africa-based Samson’s forte for
vocal arranging has been recently utilized by the likes of ALICIA KEYS and
DAVID FOSTER. BME is administering and representing Samson’s catalogue,
while developing new production and songwriting opportunities with new artist
and film projects. (Publishing & Masters Controlled)
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The Scoldees (Client
– Artist, Songwriter)
From “THE HOWARD STERN
SHOW” to the KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL, The Scoldees have crafted a mix of Folk/Pop
that brings the styles of Edie Brickell and Fleetwood Mac smack into
2006. Along with performing on bills with the likes of NANCY WILSON, JOHN
SEBASTIAN and DAN HICKS, the band’s NANCY SIRIANNI and JACK HOFFMAN have honed
their craft towards creating radio friendly hits (currently multi-format play
on over 250 stations) with unique Greenwich Village appeal. With two
successful albums in release, and a number of film and television licenses
under their belt, The Scoldees have chosen BME to represent them exclusively in
the synchronized use arena, and are already creating music for a number of
television projects while recording music for their upcoming third CD. (Publishing & Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Slaughter / Mark
Slaughter (Client - Songwriter, Artist)
As the founder, frontman and songwriter
for the seminal rock band of the early 1990’s – Slaughter – Mark
Slaughter brought a unique musical sensibility to the land of hair bands and
hard rock. Selling millions of album, with rock standards such as “UP ALL
NIGHT” and “FLY TO THE ANGELS,” as well as composing music for films such as
the theme to “BILL & TED’S BOGUS JOURNEY,” Slaughter has become known as
much for his songwriting and production as for his rocking performances.
With the band enjoying a string of highly successful North American concert
dates during the past year, Mark's prolific creativity expanded into such
diverse worlds as creating new sports music cues for FOX SPORTS, composing/producing
jingles such as his new theme for ALADDIN HOTELS and CASINOS, work in animation
as a songwriter, composer and voice-over artist, developing a new generation of
young rock artists such as STEREOFUSE, and creating music for various films.
SLAUGHTER, the only band of its genre to do its own songwriting, performance
and production for its albums, is about to hit the studio for a highly
anticipated new album release. When you need the real deal –
authentic rock and rock music – BME and Mark Slaughter are ready to bring
it to you. (New Masters & Publishing Controlled; Past
Masters/Publishing Coordinated) Back to Top
Rich Snyder (Client - Songwriter, Artist)
Rich Snyder has made his mark as a
classic songwriter and creative recording artist. Previously on United
Artist Records, he is currently in the middle of his newest recording project,
focusing on his unique approach to jazz recordings of classic American
standards. As a songwriter, Snyder is best known as the writer of the
seminal BARBRA STREISAND title cut – “Superman,” along with a range of
other recordings from artists including PAUL ANKA and DR. HOOK, as well as
recent song placements in such diverse projects as the feature film thriller
“XCU: Xtreme Close Up” and the television special “CMT: Greatest Road
Trips.” Snyder continues to be a force in bringing standard songwriting
approaches to the Nashville musical landscape. (Publishing &
Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Jennifer Nikole Spears (Client - Songwriter, Artist)
Jennifer
Nikole Spears is an 18 year old songwriter/artist who has already gained over a
half-decade of experience as a professional songwriter and performer.
Live singing engagements throughout Southern California led to staff
songwriter stints, first at Warner Brothers Publishing (beginning at age 12)
and then BARBARA ORBISON’s Still Working Music, recently culminating in Spears’
signing to BME for both publishing and production. Having lived in
Nashville and Southern California (her current residence), as well as having
traveled to New York and Europe, Spears has had the opportunity to collaborate
with such renowned hit songwriters as GARY BURR, VINCE MELAMED, TINA SHAFER,
RICK PALOMBI, JENNY BRUCE and others. Her initial months with BME have
seen Spears focus her songwriting efforts on her artistry, getting set to head
into pre-production with producer ALAN BREWER for her upcoming recording
sessions. With the energy and spirit of artists reflected by current
hitmakers like Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne, Jenn is ready to be her own
unique self, based in songs that showcase the reality that is her --
her amazing combination of creativity, confidence, perseverance and
personality allows her to continue to create music and lyrics that are real,
and that will touch the lives and speak to the hearts of her listeners. (Publishing & Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Rick Wakeman (Client – Artist, Composer, Producer)
Rick Wakeman is best known as the
superstar keyboard wizard of the progressive rock band YES. He has also
found success in his unique solo albums, such as “Journey To The Center Of The
Earth” and “The Myths and Legends of King Arthur,” which mixed rock songwriting
and production, classical scoring and chamber music, utilizing a rock ensemble,
the LONDON SYMPHONY and LONDON CHAMBER CHOIR. Wakeman, whose career has
also encompassed recording with artists such as BLACK SABBATH, AL STEWART and
DAVID BOWIE, is currently enjoying dual success, touring to support both his
new solo release (Out There – by Rick Wakeman and the New English Rock
Ensemble) and a rejuvenated Yes, which just completed a sold-out world tour
celebrating the band’s 35th anniversary and will soon be recording a
highly anticipated new studio album. Combining his rock experiences and
his formal training in classical piano and orchestration, Wakeman has also been
heavily involved in film scoring and soundtrack production, including the
historic Winter Olympics “WHITE ROCK” projects, “CREEPSHOW 2,” “THE BURNING,”
KEN RUSSELL’s “CRIMES OF PASSION” and “LISZTOMANIA,” and the MICHAEL CAIN
starrer “MIDNIGHT IN ST. PETERSBURG.” Wakeman’s work in television ranges
from his personal appearances on many UK based reality shows to his recently
completed production of a new sports-oriented rock CD for the FOX SPORTS music
library. BME is representing Wakeman for scoring, producing, songwriting
and licensing opportunities for film and TV. (Publishing & Masters Controlled) Back to Top
Narada Michael Walden (Client - Songwriter, Producer, Artist)
With a string of #1 hits from artists
ranging from WHITNEY HOUSTON to MARIAH CAREY, ARETHA FRANKLIN & GEORGE
MICHAEL to STARSHIP….. with GRAMMY AWARDS for Producer of the Year, Album of
the Year and Song of the Year, Emmy Awards and ACADEMY AWARD nomination.....
Narada Michael Walden has claimed his place among the elite of all-time music
producers and songwriters. His current work includes productions on
artists as diverse as LATOYA LONDON, WYNONNA and Egypt’s HAKIM, songwriting
with rock artists EDWIN McCAIN and ROBBIE WILLIAMS, and projects for various
charitable causes (including the Breast Cancer Society, Leukemia Society, and
the Rainforest Foundation). Along with building new stars (TEVIN
CAMPBELL, SHANICE, DTB) and working with superstars (JEFF BECK, LEVEL 42, STEVE
WINWOOD), he is placing a renewed emphasis on Film and Television music
production and composition (he has been instrumental in major soundtracks such
as “THE BODYGUARD” and “STUART LITTLE”). (Publishing - controlled or coordinated) Back to Top
Joe Wolfe (Client - Songwriter, Producer, Programmer, Artist)
The multifaceted Wolfe brings his
skills as a songwriter, producer, programmer, and artist to his work. He
recently received worldwide acclaim as a writer and producer for LIONEL RITCHIE
(including co-writing/co-producing the hit “Cinderella”) and produced live
mixes for the ROLLING STONES performance at the Toronto SARS benefit.
Wolfe is currently on tour as the keyboard programmer for EARTH, WIND &
FIRE, which follows past tours with the likes of ERIC CLAPTON and PHIL COLLINS.
In addition to his songwriting and production for other artists, he has
released his own jazz albums (via his L.A. JAZZ SYNDICATE), just released his
newest urban/dance/electro album under the moniker URBAN NOMAD and has composed
and written songs on TV and film projects, such as “SOUTH CENTRAL,” “FAKIN’ DA
FUNK,” and “THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW.” Wolfe most recently scored the
award-winning short film “LAST NIGHT WITH ANGEL,” and secured song placements
in the USA CABLE NETWORK/SCI-FI CHANNEL films “BUGS” and “THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF
M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN.” BME is representing Wolfe’s catalogues for music
licensing, and Wolfe for new opportunities in artist and film music
productions. (Publishing & Masters
Controlled) Back to Top
Cala Records (Client - Record Label/Music Publisher – Classical)
Cala Records, a U.K. based classical
music record label, was launched in 1991 by internationally renowned conductor
GEOFFREY SIMON, whose history of engagements includes the LONDON SYMPHONY, THE
PHILHARMONIA, ROYAL PHILHARMONIC and ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC orchestras.
JEREMY SWERLING, whose background includes posts with the SACRAMENTO,
INDIANAPOLIS, NORTH EAST TEXAS and Illinois’ DANVILLE SYMPHONY was brought in
to run the U.S. operation. Cala’s catalogue of over 100 albums spans
genres from Classical and medieval chant to Baroque and Romantic and more,
performed by world-class orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra,
the London Philharmonic, LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI with the PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, the
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC principals, and the unique ensembles that comprise the
label’s trademark “London Sound” recordings. Cala’s diverse repertoire of
music includes classics by WAGNER, MOZART, BEETHOVEN, DEBUSSY, TCHAIKOVSKY, and
DVORAK, as well as new standards by BERNSTEIN, GERSHWIN, and ELLINGTON. BME is
proud to represent these spectacular recordings and arrangements, as well as
the Cala talents for licensing and creative opportunities in the film,
television, trailer and commercial markets. (All Masters and Most Publishing Controlled)
www.calarecords.com Cala Records - Autumn 2004
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Dynamik Music (Client - Record Label - Trance, Electronica, House)
U.K.-based Dynamik
has been representing a cadre of independent record labels, artists and
remixers since 1994 all at the forefront of the EUROPEAN DANCE MUSIC explosion.
The styles they represent include Techno, Trance, House, and Electronica/Big
Beat. With artists and tracks from England to Holland to Germany, the
company represents mixes by superstar BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE, underground club
faves FRISCO, ESPIONAGE, SKY BOX and many more. Dynamik’s notable
successes include signing the multi-million selling single "Children"
by ROBERT MILES which stayed in the UK top 10 for an amazing 13 weeks, as well
as having represented the international licensing for such names as SONIQUE
("I Put A Spell On You"), FATBOY SLIM, ROMINA JOHNSON, CHICANE
("Offshore") and LUTRICIA MCNEAL (R&B diva who scored five UK top
ten hits in the mid-nineties). Dynamik is excited to have BME bring their
talent and tracks to the Film, Television and Commercial industries. (All Masters controlled; some Publishing
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Infinity Cat Records (Client – Record Label – Rock, Pop, Post-Punk)
Infinity Cat Records
is making a national name for themselves through their aggressive support of
their artists’ creative and unique visions. The label has signed a wide
array of artists, from the ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL pop productions on the bands
SOMETHING JONES, MONKEY BOWL, and 17-year-old female popster LINDSI WEAVER, to
Liverpool’s ANDY WEST, Chicago’s powerpunk band INVERTED, and the discordant
punk-wave band THE SEX. Excerpts about Infinity Cat from a recent article
in a VILLAGE VOICE magazine rave “Few subjects are off-limits…..; …a
vibrant clutter of vintage amps…..and pasted scraps of pop-culture flotsam…..;
…some of the city’s most intriguing underground art.” All this refers to
musical choices that range from Monkey Bowl’s national hit “AL GORE” (which
features the ex-VP himself!) to the techno/noise group SNUG (which features one
of the member’s guinea pig) to the highly acclaimed BE YOUR OWN PET, which is
enjoying a worldwide buzz. Marketed via the Internet and live
performances, BME is bringing the infinite world of Infinity Cat to the
creative worlds of Hollywood and beyond. (All
Masters & Most Publishing Controlled)
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Sonic Voodoo
Music (Client – Record Label &
Music Publisher)
Owned by RALPH HEMECKER as a subsidiary
of his MYTHIC FILMS production company, Sonic Voodoo is working with talented
artists discovered by Hemecker, whose vision is to find commercially viable
artists based in creative integrity… artists whose rock and pop stylings
find instant connection to today’s audiences. The label’s debut release
by Toronto’s CORMAC CLEARY, is a contemporary work that stands up along today’s
rock icons, as mentioned in a recent review by SUMM Magazine: “With captivating
melodies along the lines of COLDPLAY and stage presence along the lines of
RADIOHEAD, Cormac demands to be both seen and heard.” Cormac has already
had multiple songs used in the worldwide television hit “WITCHBLADE”, including
his original composition “PHOBIA” and his cover of the ALVIN LEE classic “I’D
LOVE TO CHANGE THE WORLD,” and debuted as an actor (role of a…rock musician!)
in one episode. The CD “CORMAC” is already making the Hollywood rounds,
concurrent with the buzz that is being heard around the world. BME is
happy to be administering Sonic Voodoo Music and helping to get Cormac and
Hemecker’s new discoveries to the ears of industry tastemakers. (All Masters & Publishing Controlled)
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Film/TV Production
City Productions Music (Client – Film Production/Music Supervision)
Australian-based City
Productions Music (“CPM”), headed by PAUL MASON, is a spin-off company from one
of the most successful film production companies down under – CITY
PRODUCTIONS. City Productions is the production entity for ANDEW MASON,
whose credits include Executive Producer on THE MATRIX, KANGAROO JACK, SCOOBY
DOO, QUEEN OF THE DAMNED and others. A visual effects specialist, Andrew
Mason worked on THE CROW and NAVIGATOR and moved into production on DARK CITY,
the recent LIONS GATE release DANNY DECKCHAIR, and the upcoming Screen Gems
film THE CAVE. Paul Mason is at the forefront of the Australian music
industry, working as the Manager for an artist/radio assistance project for the
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. In this post, Paul has
access to all of the continent’s artists, including major and independent,
established and new. This access, and the production understanding gained
by the association between the companies, gives City Productions Music a unique
place in developing film/soundtrack opportunities in Australia, or with
Australian artists. CPM’s initial project was Danny Deckchair, helping to
secure songs for the projects, coordinate the score composition, and working on
special licensing deals with various artists. BME and CPM have dubbed
their relationship a “pacific alliance” – working together to build new
joint opportunities in music supervision as well as to cross-market music from
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Cloudland Filmworks (Client – Television/Film Production Company)
Cloudland is the film and
video production company owned by award-winning director/producer THOM
OLIPHANT. Oliphant’s music video work has helped change the face of
country music, with groundbreaking videos such as the DIXIE CHICKS’ “Wide Open
Spaces” and MARTINA McBRIDE’s “Wild Angels.” In 1999 alone, Oliphant had
35 music videos on CMT (fifteen of which hit #1), and was named Country Music
Television’s Director of the Year. Along with a long list of hit videos
in this genre (JO DEE MESSINA, PATTY LOVELESS, DOLLY PARTON, PAT GREEN, KEITH
URBAN), Oliphant has also scored with VH-1’s number seven video of all-time
– DUNCAN SHEIK’s “Barely Breathing,” and videos by artists including BB
KING, TRACY CHAPMAN, AMY GRANT and BRIAN MCKNIGHT. Expansion into other
production areas has garnered Oliphant and Cloudland Filmworks multiple Addie
Awards, Telly awards, and the advertising industry’s highest honor, the Golden
Clio Award, and commercial productions for top international agencies such as
Young & Rubicam, Saatchi and Saatchi, and Leo Burnett USA. Oliphant
is fast becoming known in Los Angeles for films that highlight special
viewpoints of the music industry, including: “This Moment in Country” -
exploring this genre’s worldwide reach, “Star” - which follows a TIM McGRAW tour,
Canada’s “Project Discovery,” 26 episodes of Tribune Broadcasting’s “The Road,”
and NATALIE MERCHANT: LIVE ON BROADWAY, which included a concert film, Lifetime
TV special and DVD production. Oliphant most recently completed the
Universal Pictures film “ALIVE AT BRUSHY MOUNTAIN” and a series of one-hour
television specials for VIACOM/CMT. BME is consulting to Cloudland in all
music related matters, and is providing music supervision services for their
film and television projects. Back to Top
Crystal Lake Entertainment (Client - Film Production
Company)
This LA-based film
production company is owned by famed director/producer SEAN CUNNINGHAM, and is
best known as the home of Jason (of “FRIDAY 13th” fame). Being
responsible for many of the Friday 13th films, Cunningham has also
had successes with a range of projects, merging cult and genre-specific fare
with commercial viability, including involvement in “SPRING BREAK,” “DEEP STAR
SIX” and more. Crystal Lake recently completed “TERMINAL INVASION,” which
aired on the SCI-FI NETWORK, and the suspense thriller “EXTREME CLOSE-UP,”
which is finalizing distribution, in addition to working with WES CRAVEN as the
Producer on the recent New Line box-office smash “FREDDIE VS. JASON” feature
film. BME serves as Music Consultant and Music Supervisor for Crystal
Lake and its production projects. Back to Top
Mythic Films (Client - Film Production
Company, Record Label subsidiary)