Monthly Archives: May 2009

I have been hit with the same question multiple times just recently from customers or prospective customers.  Anytime that happens, I assume it’s a good time to address it on the blog. The question goes something like this:  “I would … Continue reading →

Yesterday I blogged about Hulu. I just ran across a story about the site that was worth passing on. On June 1st, Hulu will live-stream a concert by the Dave Mathews Band from New York’s Beacon Theater. I love the … Continue reading →

By now, most of us are familiar with Hulu, the website that offers commercial-supported videos of tv shows and movies from NBC, FOX, and several other networks. I find it interesting to follow sites like these and their different approaches … Continue reading →

I have known Matt Hirt for many years.  Matt is a seasoned composer with a long, impressive list of credits.  Awhile back, Matt did some video interviews with Taxi regarding his successful career as a composer for music libraries.  These are … Continue reading →

I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between my brain, my emotions, and music.  There are so many questions that need answering: 1.  How is it that while I cannot remember what I had for dinner two nights ago, I … Continue reading →

There is a saying in the Production Music industry.  “We’re the guys a producer calls when he’s overbudget and needs to get his production done last week.” While this isn’t always the case, it’s amazing how frequently music is one … Continue reading →

I recently ran across a great resource for video production tips and tricks. The site is Video Production Tips, and they offer a wide range of topical articles ranging from how to get a great slow motion shot to lighting … Continue reading →

There is a new internet/media service about to launch called Watchitoo. This interesting new service allows users to simultaneously view videos, photos or listen to music while video chatting with each other.  With this collaborative method, users are able to … Continue reading →

I’ve been composing for Production Music Libraries since 1994.  I learned fairly early on that “less is more” when it comes to good production music.  Our music is rarely featured and almost always used as support content.  Over time I … Continue reading →

For five years, the major record labels (after willingly getting into bed with iTunes) have been railing against Apple and trying to convince them to charge a premium for hit music in the iTunes store. In the process, many of … Continue reading →