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11.01.2017

2017 BAFTA Nominees - Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhann Jóhannsson

The 2017 BAFTA Award nominations have just been announced! Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka (Lion) and Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival) have all been nominated within the category of Best Original Music. This will be Jóhannsson’s third consecutive year he is nominated for BAFTA’s Best Original Music – preceded by Sicario (2016) and The Theory of Everything (2015). Hauschka and Dustin O’Halloran are both first-time nominees for their score collaboration on the Garth Davis drama film. The 70th annual awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 12th at Royal Albert Hall and will be broadcasted on BBC One. View the full list of nominees here.

11.01.2017

2017 BAFTA Nominees - Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhann Jóhannsson

The 2017 BAFTA Award nominations have just been announced! Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka (Lion) and Jóhann Jóhannsson (Arrival) have all been nominated within the category of Best Original ...

09.01.2017

The New York Times Interviews Ludovico Einaudi

Between playing an “Elegy for the Arctic” with Greenpeace and being the world’s most streamed classical artist, Ludovico Einaudi is changing the commercial field for contemporary classical artists. His latest release Elements became the first classical album in over two decades to break the Top 15 on the UK charts. When touring internationally this 2016, youthful crowds filled sold out venues and the live instrumentation ranged from steel drums to a water phone. In his recent interview with The New York Times, Einaudi reflects on the viral video that left viewers lost for words, his creative process for composing and his eclectic musical influence that covers everything from African to rock. Elements (Deluxe) Elements (Deluxe), an album by Ludovico Einaudi on Spotify

09.01.2017

The New York Times Interviews Ludovico Einaudi

Between playing an “Elegy for the Arctic” with Greenpeace and being the world’s most streamed classical artist, Ludovico Einaudi is changing the commercial field for contemporary classical ...

05.01.2017

Adam Berg Produces Emma Sameth’s “2am”

Adam Berg draws 2016 to a close with the stand-out track “2am,” produced with DNTST. The ambient single created for LA-based artist Emma Sameth has generated major buzz over the last two weeks – including an exclusive premiere from EARMILK, reaching #1 on Hype Machine and nailing a spot on Spotify’s Weekly Buzz playlist. Pairing snappy percussion with alternative R&B-inspired vocals, the slow jam still manages to possess an ethereal quality - visualized by the bitbird-released music video below.

05.01.2017

Adam Berg Produces Emma Sameth’s “2am”

Adam Berg draws 2016 to a close with the stand-out track “2am,” produced with DNTST. The ambient single created for LA-based artist Emma Sameth has generated major buzz over the last two weeks ...

20.12.2016

Alberto Iglesias Nominated to the Goya Awards for the Soundtrack of 'Julieta'

Film composer Alberto Iglesias has been nominated to the Goya Awards for the original score of the film Julieta. The motion picture directed by Pedro Almodóvar goes as favorite of the present award edition with nominations in seven categories. Throughout his career, Iglesias has been awarded with ten Goya Awards for films like The Skin I Live In (2011), Volver (2006) or All About My Mother (1999). Julieta has been shortlisted by the Spanish Academy of Cinema to represent Spain in the Academy Awards. The five CD box-set Archipiélago: A Film Music Retrospective is now available. This retrospective includes 100 of the best tracks included in the best soundtracks by Alberto Iglesias composed during the last twenty years. Listen to the soundtrack here.

20.12.2016

Alberto Iglesias Nominated to the Goya Awards for the Soundtrack of 'Julieta'

Film composer Alberto Iglesias has been nominated to the Goya Awards for the original score of the film Julieta. The motion picture directed by Pedro Almodóvar goes as favorite of the present award ...

15.12.2016

Greenberg Artists and Schirmer Theatrical Announce New Co-Production Agreement

Schirmer Theatrical, LLC (part of the Music Sales Group) and Greenberg Artists are pleased to announce a co-production agreement with Grammy Award-winning arranger/conductor Jeff Tyzik to create and produce high-end symphonic pops concerts. Women Rock, a celebration of the great female songwriters from the 1970s and 1980s, signifies the partnership’s first collaboration. The concert will premiere June 2, 2017 with the Rochester Philharmonic at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall. "I’m excited to be collaborating with Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists to produce the highest quality symphonic pops programs for orchestras," said Tyzik. "It has been my goal over the past thirty-five years of conducting and arranging music for orchestras to elevate the pops concert format. This new partnership will provide innumerable resources for creating wonderful programs in the years to come." "Greenberg Artists is thrilled to partner with Schirmer Theatrical and Grammy Award-winner Jeff Tyzik to create exciting new pops programs for 21st-century audiences and orchestras," said Jami Greenberg, President of Greenberg Artists. "We look forward to creating programs with the very highest level of musical integrity, as well as bringing incredible entertainment and production value to symphony orchestras around the world." "We’re honored to work with Jeff Tyzik, one of America’s top orchestral pops conductor/arrangers and Greenberg Artists, a premiere agency for orchestral pops shows and conductors, in creating high quality orchestral programming," said Robert Thompson, President of Schirmer Theatrical. Jeff Tyzik is truly in high demand across North America as a pops conductor. He is the creative force behind the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) Pops, where he has led the orchestra for twenty-three years. Tyzik also serves as Principal Pops Conductor of the Detroit Symphony, Oregon Symphony, and The Florida Orchestra. He additionally holds The Dot and Paul Mason Principal Pops Conductor’s Podium at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. As a composer and arranger, Tyzik’s compositions have been recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony, and Doc Severinsen with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also produced and composed theme music for major television networks including ABC, NBC, HBO, and Cinemax. Greenberg Artists is an artist management agency that strives to bring the absolute highest level of talent and musical integrity to audiences across the country. Its group of highly esteemed, seasoned, and respected musicians have a proven track record of bringing cutting-edge and innovative programming to orchestras throughout the US and abroad. Schirmer Theatrical is a creative producing company that specializes in the development of theatre, film with live orchestra and symphonic pops concerts. Schirmer Theatrical recently produced the world premiere of the Oscar-winning film The Red Violin, screened with live orchestra, at the Festival de Lanaudière in Montreal. Women Rock is anticipated to be the first of many concerts in the company’s collaborative symphonic pops series.

15.12.2016

Greenberg Artists and Schirmer Theatrical Announce New Co-Production Agreement

Schirmer Theatrical, LLC (part of the Music Sales Group) and Greenberg Artists are pleased to announce a co-production agreement with Grammy Award-winning arranger/conductor Jeff Tyzik to create and ...

14.12.2016

O'Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhannsson Nominated For Golden Globe Awards

A huge congratulations to our composers Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhann Jóhannsson on their Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Original Score – Motion Picture. O’Halloran and Hauschka are noted for their collaborative work on the drama film Lion, while Jóhannsson crafted an ambient score for the sci-fi thriller Arrival. The 74th Golden Globe Awards will air Sunday January 8th, 2017 on NBC. View the full list of Golden Globe nominees here. Lion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Lion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), an album by Dustin O'Halloran, Hauschka on Spotify

14.12.2016

O'Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhannsson Nominated For Golden Globe Awards

A huge congratulations to our composers Dustin O’Halloran, Hauschka and Jóhann Jóhannsson on their Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Original Score – Motion Picture. O’Halloran and ...

08.12.2016

J. Cole Samples Minnie Riperton’s “Inside My Love”

Rapper and producer J. Cole surprised fans by releasing two new music videos “False Prophets” and “Everybody Dies,” as a precursor to his anticipated album 4 Your Eyez Only dropping this Friday. The latter song samples the lustful Minnie Riperton hit “Inside My Love” (1975) in a slightly higher key. Co-written by Riperton herself, Richard Rudolph and Leon Ware, the acclaimed single continues to hold great importance since originally appearing on Adventures in Paradise (1975). Numerous covers have carried the classic throughout the last two decades and most notably has been sampled by Timbaland for Aaliyah’s “Heartbroken” (1996) and A Tribe Called Quest’s “Lyrics to Go” (1993). You can hear J. Cole’s sample at the 3:07 mark here. Watch J. Cole’s two new music videos and his Tidal documentary, recently featured in Billboard.

08.12.2016

J. Cole Samples Minnie Riperton’s “Inside My Love”

Rapper and producer J. Cole surprised fans by releasing two new music videos “False Prophets” and “Everybody Dies,” as a precursor to his anticipated album 4 Your Eyez Only dropping this ...

07.12.2016

Composer Joby Talbot Scores "Sing" Animated Film

Composer Joby Talbot has scored the upcoming animated film Sing, which is predicted to be a massive Blockbuster hit this holiday season. Director Garth Jennings and Talbot have worked together in the past, most notably on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005) and the comedy Son of Rambow (2007). Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions and The Secret Life of Pets) and Universal Pictures invite viewers to an all-animal world, to follow the individual journeys of several characters – complete with strikingly different, fun personas, as they all strive to win a singing competition. The star-studded cast includes Jennifer Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Seth MacFarlane. Talbot had quite the ambitious task of not only creating the score itself, but constructing his work around 85 popular songs featured in the film. Known for his diverse sound within concertos, ballet and opera, Talbot showcases various instrumentation throughout the film, including in one scene a 90-piece orchestra and choir. Sing will be released in theatres Friday, December 21st. For a more in-depth view at Talbot’s score, read his recent interview with WhereToWatch. (Photo: Talbot at the Los Angeles premiere. AFP / Valerie Macon)

07.12.2016

Composer Joby Talbot Scores "Sing" Animated Film

Composer Joby Talbot has scored the upcoming animated film Sing, which is predicted to be a massive Blockbuster hit this holiday season. Director Garth Jennings and Talbot have worked together in the ...

02.12.2016

Jacob Groth Scores 4 Of The 5 DR TV Series Highlighted In International EMMY Directorate Award

The International Emmy Awards Gala took place on Monday, November 21st at The Hilton in New York. Among the 2016 Special Awards recipients were The Danish Radio (Denmarks national TV and radio broadcaster). The award given to DR was The International Emmy Directorate Award, which was received on stage by Maria Rørbye Rønn CEO and Director General of DR. The award was given based on the impressive five Emmy Award winning TV-series from DR, and the broadcaster in general setting new standards for TV drama. Four of the five Emmy Award winning tv-shows from DR had music composed by Music Sales composer Jacob Groth: International Drama winners ‘Livvagterne’ (The Protectors) (2009), ‘Ørnen’ (The Eagle) (2005), ‘Rejseholdet’ (Unit One) (2002) and in International Miniseries ‘Unge Andersen’ (Young Andersen) (2005). Jacob Groth adds his trademark of high quality, imaginative music with a Nordic tone to every project he works with and, as these Emmys show, he has contributed with these talents for many years. Jacob Groth, who works live with orchestras who are interested in programming his evocative music, was signed to Edition Wilhelm Hansen/ Music Sales in 2016 and the EWH office in Copenhagen proudly represents his contemporary works. You can enjoy some of the Emmy Award winning TV series from DR, including Jacob Groth’s music, this coming weekend on the TV channel DR K.

02.12.2016

Jacob Groth Scores 4 Of The 5 DR TV Series Highlighted In International EMMY Directorate Award

The International Emmy Awards Gala took place on Monday, November 21st at The Hilton in New York. Among the 2016 Special Awards recipients were The Danish Radio (Denmarks national TV and radio ...

30.11.2016

Dion Signs Exclusive Publishing Deal With Music Sales Corp.

Music Sales Corporation is thrilled to announce the signing of an exclusive publishing agreement with legendary singer-songwriter Dion DiMucci, the former leader of Dion and the Belmonts and 1989 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. The agreement covers all of Dion’s past, present and future compositions, including his hits “Runaround Sue” and “Donna The Prima Donna," as well as his most recent release, New York Is My Home (featuring Paul Simon on the title track). “Dion has had a legendary career and it’s an honor for the Music Sales Group to be representing and promoting his complete catalog,” said John Castaldo, Music Sales Group's Executive Vice President. Defined by his bold, extroverted vocals and signature “Bronx Soul” swagger, Dion is largely recognized for being a key figure in doo-wop’s transition to rock & roll. The singer-songwriter’s relevance and creativity continue to extend throughout his career, resulting in a 2002 Grammy Hall of Fame induction and over a dozen Top 40 hits. These include the 1961 #1 hit, “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer” (1961) and “Abraham, Martin And John” (1968).

30.11.2016

Dion Signs Exclusive Publishing Deal With Music Sales Corp.

Music Sales Corporation is thrilled to announce the signing of an exclusive publishing agreement with legendary singer-songwriter Dion DiMucci, the former leader of Dion and the Belmonts and 1989 ...

29.11.2016

Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie Scores "Salero" Film

Known for his ambient works in both A Winged Victory For The Sullen (with Dustin O’Halloran) and the Stars of the Lid, Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie has now provided the evocative soundtrack to the upcoming Salero. Featuring vast scenes from the film, the music video below “A Few Of Us Left” is a prime example of how Wiltzie’s soundtrack manages speaks volumes, without lending words. The feature-length documentary film, set to premiere December 1st, captures Bolivia’s immaculate Salar de Uyuni (the largest salt flat in the world) and the gatherers or ‘saleros’ who harvest it. Pre-order Wiltzie’s score through Erased Tapes here.

29.11.2016

Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie Scores "Salero" Film

Known for his ambient works in both A Winged Victory For The Sullen (with Dustin O’Halloran) and the Stars of the Lid, Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie has now provided the evocative soundtrack to the ...

28.11.2016

Film Composer Brian Byrne Signs Exclusive Publishing Agreement With Music Sales Corp.

Music Sales Corporation (part of the Music Sales Group which includes G. Schirmer/AMP, Inc.) is pleased to announce the signing of Golden Globe nominated film composer and songwriter Brian Byrne to an exclusive publishing agreement. The agreement includes Byrne’s pieces from his film scores and concert works, including Tales from the Walled City (recorded with the RTE Concert Orchestra for Decca), film score selections including Albert Nobbs (2011) Queen of Carthage (2014), as well as the songs ‘Lay Your Head Down,’ co-written with Glenn Close for Sinead O'Connor and "The Cry Inside" written for Kelly Clarkson. The LA-based Irish composer has certainly made his presence known within the worlds of film scoring, songwriting and arranging. In addition to scoring Boychoir (Dustin Hoffman, François Girard), Byrne has co-written songs for artists including Josh Groban, Sinead O’Connor, Barbra Streisand and has arranged strings for Katy Perry, Pink and Bono. This year, Byrne arranged and recorded strings for the upcoming album of Grammy and JUNO award-winning artist Sarah McLachlan. Most recently, Byrne collaborated with six-time Oscar nominated director Jim Sheridan in composing the original score for The Secret Scripture. His film score includes the end title song, “The Cry Inside,” written for and sung by Kelly Clarkson.Byrne’s music has been widely acclaimed by the film and television community. He won his first Irish Film and Television Award for scoring the sci-fi comedy Zonad. Byrne additionally was presented a Satellite Award for his work on the Oscar-nominated 2012 film Albert Nobbs. Most recently, he has been the recipient of two World Soundtrack Awards and was nominated this year for the independent film Jenny’s Wedding (2016). Byrne also composed the music for Riverdance's recent new show, "Heartbeat of Home.” An accomplished pianist and conductor, Byrne has performed and conducted extensively."We're honored to have Brian join our roster," said Robert Thompson, President of Schirmer/Music Sales. "Brian is not only a gifted composer and songwriter who has written songs for an A-list of artists, but an extraordinary artist who’s adept across genres, not to mention being an extraordinarily gifted pianist and conductor.""I am incredibly excited to sign with one of the most prestigious publishers in the world," Byrne expressed. "I knew immediately upon meeting the Music Sales team that I wanted Music Sales/G. Schirmer to be my musical home. The possibilities are endless and exciting. I know I am in great hands. It is a composer’s dream to be associated with such a distinguished and highly regarded music publisher."Currently on Billboard, the No. 1 World Music album Nollaig by Keith Harkin, was produced and arranged by Byrne. See more information and listen here.

28.11.2016

Film Composer Brian Byrne Signs Exclusive Publishing Agreement With Music Sales Corp.

Music Sales Corporation (part of the Music Sales Group which includes G. Schirmer/AMP, Inc.) is pleased to announce the signing of Golden Globe nominated film composer and songwriter Brian Byrne to ...

16.11.2016

Billboard Premieres Jóhann Jóhannsson's "Heptapod B"

Billboard has exclusively premiered Jóhann Jóhannsson's “Heptapod B,” as a prelude to the brand new film Arrival and its experimental score. It was one of the composer’s first written pieces for the sci-fi thriller, which has been gaining some serious Oscar buzz since its film festival run. Jóhannsson explains to Billboard, “'Heptapod B' is featured in a montage sequence which demonstrates the various methods that Louise [Amy Adams] and Ian [Jeremy Renner] use to decipher the aliens’ language.” The track sonically illustrates the scene well - ensemble vocals act as instrumental components, cultivating raw ambiguity underneath a bold, progressive structure.

16.11.2016

Billboard Premieres Jóhann Jóhannsson's "Heptapod B"

Billboard has exclusively premiered Jóhann Jóhannsson's “Heptapod B,” as a prelude to the brand new film Arrival and its experimental score. It was one of the composer’s first written pieces ...

10.11.2016

Max Richter Scores Black Mirror 'Nosedive' Episode

Berlin-based composer Max Richter has crafted the score for 'Nosedive' - the opening episode for Black Mirror’s third series. Originally aired in Britain in 2011, the Charlie Brooker series focuses on the twisted real-life love and co-dependency of technology through episode-based scenarios. Black Mirror has recently found new hype and critical acclaim this past December as a recent Netflix addition. Richter and director Joe Wright worked closely on the ‘Nosedive’ episode together which is described as “a social satire about identity in the social media age.” This is not the first time Richter explores powerful social themes through his contemporary classical style – Waltz With Bashir, The Leftovers (HBO, third season) and the upcoming Miss Sloane all have their own underlying psychological twists illustrated by Richter’s storytelling abilities through sound. For more on creating the ‘Nosedive’ soundtrack, here is Richter’s in-depth interview with FACT. Stream Richter's 'Nosedive' soundtrack here.

10.11.2016

Max Richter Scores Black Mirror 'Nosedive' Episode

Berlin-based composer Max Richter has crafted the score for 'Nosedive' - the opening episode for Black Mirror’s third series. Originally aired in Britain in 2011, the Charlie Brooker series focuses ...

03.11.2016

Michael Gordon's "Timber" Remixed By Hauschka, Jóhann Jóhannsson and More

When Michael Gordon's Timber premiered in 2011, it brought the physicality and endurance of percussion performance to another level. Timber is scored for six graduated wooden Simantras: amplified instruments devised by the composer Iannis Xenakis that are cousins to two-by-four lumber. Now newly recorded by Mantra Percussion and reworked by an A-list of producers and DJs, Gordon's deep exploration into the extreme possibilities of rhythm gets the full electronic treatment on 'Timber Remixed.' Featuring the studio touches of Squarepusher, Oneohtrix Point Never, Tim Hecker, Hauschka, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ikue Mori and many more, the double-CD set includes Mantra's live performance of Timber from the 2014 Bang on a Can Marathon. Timber Remixed by Mantra Percussion

03.11.2016

Michael Gordon's "Timber" Remixed By Hauschka, Jóhann Jóhannsson and More

When Michael Gordon's Timber premiered in 2011, it brought the physicality and endurance of percussion performance to another level. Timber is scored for six graduated wooden Simantras: amplified ...

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