Archive for February 25th, 2010

Woodland Hills, CA, Feb 26, 2010– Renowned music library company Songs To Your Eyes (STYE) and its founder Opher Yisraeli, have signed an acclaimed French indie label, a noted Swedish composer, and a renowned hip-hop producer to its roster.

STYE has begun representing the music of top French indie label Roy Music. Among the bands signed to Roy Music include “Make The Girl Dance” (creators of cutting-edge electro pop), “Izaboâ€? (retro-60s rock), “Oniliâ€? (cutting-edge electro pop), “Jil Is Luckyâ€? (a cinematic singer-songwriter), and the “Hushpuppies” (creators of indie pop-rock). more

— GC Pro found everything the new Music Production Technology associates degree program needed, from handmade microphones to the Genex eight-channel hard disk recorder, as well as one of the last Lexicon 960L’s in the world —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, February 25, 2010 — The new Music Production Technology program at the Mike Curb College of Art, Music and Science at Daytona State College offers one of the most unique educational opportunities in the state of Florida. Two of the finest performance venues in the region are digitally linked to a new state-of-the-art recording studio featuring cutting-edge technology, including surround sound recording and mixing. The program commenced classes in January of this year, and the Music Production Technology Advisory Panel that helped with the development of the facilities consisted of a virtual who’s-who in professional audio, including Mike Cronin for acoustic design; mastering engineer Jim Kaiser; independent record/mix engineers Steve Bishir, Chuck Ainlay and Bob Bullock; and Aaron Bowlin from Curb Records. To equip a teaching facility at this level required a supplier with extensive resources, and that’s what Daytona State College’s faculty found in Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users. more

Held at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles, “Catch a Fire” Is the P&E Wing’s Third Annual Gathering Recognizing Achievements and Contributions of the Music Industry’s Production Community

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2010) — On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, leading musical instrument and professional audio companies showed their support as The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® honored Island Records founder and legendary record producer Chris Blackwell, who received the P&E Wing’s Commitment to Excellence Award. The event, entitled “Catch a Fire,” was held at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles and was the third annual gathering during GRAMMY® Week that seeks to recognize the achievements and contributions of the music industry’s technical creative community. more

(Hollywood, CA) –February 25, 2010– Levels Audio, the industry’s leading independently owned post-production HD super-boutique, has completed audio post-production of 13 pre-taped episodes for Season 9 of American Idol including the regional audition shows, four Hollywood Week shows and the debut of Ellen DeGeneres as the newest judge. Levels will continue to mix the live show packages for the rest of the season. more

(Hollywood, CA) –February 25, 2010– Levels Audio, the industry’s leading independently owned post-production HD super-boutique, is currently mixing all package roll-ins for the 82nd Academy Awards. The live show airs Sunday, March 7th at 8p EST/ 5p PST on ABC. more

(Hollywood, CA) –February 25, 2010– Levels Audio, the industry’s leading independently owned post-production HD super-boutique, is handling all creative audio needs for Comedy Central’s series IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN now in its second season. more

(Hollywood, CA) –February 25, 2010– Levels Audio, the industry’s leading independently owned post-production HD super-boutique, is providing audio post, VO, sound editorial and mix for the new CW reality docu-series FLY GIRLS which premieres Wednesday, March 24th at 9:30pm. more

(Hollywood, CA) –February 25, 2010– Levels Audio, the industry’s leading independently owned post-production HD super-boutique, is currently mixing all package roll-ins for The 41st NAACP Images Awards which airs live on FOX Friday, February 26th at 8p/7c.

Founded in 1998 by established producer and recording engineer Brian Riordan, Levels Audio offers groundbreaking expertise, equipment and technology all housed within a 13,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that’s become one of Hollywood’s iconic contemporary landmarks. In just over a decade, Levels Audio has lent its expertise and unrivaled brand of sound mixing and design to some of the most recognized names in network programming. From HBO, ABC, MTV and CW, to CBS, NBC, ESPN and FOX, Levels Audio is the premier destination of choice for the industry’s most accomplished producers and content creators. more

June 11-13th, 2010 at Downtown Independent Theatre, Los Angeles
www.NewMediaFilmFestival.com

The New Media Film Festival (NMFF) spotlights stories worth telling. We are looking for films that exemplify the power of the cinematic arts to inspire and transform. The festival celebrates innovative and imaginative visual work that can make audiences laugh, cry, think, and go beyond the ordinary. more

February 25, 2010 – Red Bee Media has selected Nevion, formerly Network/VPG, a leading video transport solution provider for broadcasters, telecommunications service providers and government entities worldwide, to supply a range of scaleable video transport and monitoring technology to enable transmission of content for one of the UK’s leading broadcasters, Channel 4. more