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The Rights Workshop
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Email: info@rightsworkshop.com
Phone: +1 (415) 561-3333
Fax: +1 (415) 561-3334
Email: info@rightsworkshop.com
The Razorfish blog Scatter/Gather recently interviewed Annie on her upcoming SXSW panel 'Music Licensing for Emerging Media: Apps, Widgets, Viral Videos'.
Check it out here: http://scattergather.razorfish.com/774/2010/02/15/sxsw-2010-qa-annie-lin/
Jenna
The entry "Razorfish Interview: SXSW 2010 Q&A with Annie " is tagged:Check out our recent work on City Light, now showing at The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco's Shanghai exhibition.
We worked on Shanghai filmmaker Yang Fudong's production City Light. The production is Fudong's contribution to an artistic movement to document the constant evolutions of Shanghai. The exhibition is a significantly visual piece that illustrates the city’s rich and ever-changing culture.
The Asian Art Museum's Shanghai exhibition is the cornerstone of the Shanghai Celebration a year long Bay Area-wide collaboration honoring San Francisco's sister city.
Jenna
The entry "City Light at The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco" is tagged:We collaborated with our friends at Goodby Silverstein and Partners to produce an intimate acoustic performance and Q&A session with acclaimed singer-songwriter and composer Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields. Merritt is no stranger to music synchronizations within the advertising realm and is known for his creative arrangement of "Wheels On The Bus" for Volvo. For more on Stephin Merritt check him out on tour and via The Magnetic Fields' latest release Realism is in stores now.
Check out the great art-work created for the event here:
Jenna
The entry "Interview & Performance: Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields" is tagged:Check out our recent work on "Never"a short film from Kipany Pictures for Canon's The Story Behind the Still competition.
never from Ruben Latre on Vimeo.
"...Eins Og Venjulegt Folk" , "Karen B´yr Til Engil" and “Ef Ég Hefði Aldrei..."
Music by Johan Johannsson
Written and Produced by Melissa Levins
Directed by Ruben Latre
Jenna
The entry " Never" is tagged: Canon, Johan Johanssen, Kipany Productions, Melissa Levins, Ruben LatreWarner Music has indicated it may stop licensing its songs to free online streaming services such as Spotify and We7. The record label's chief executive, Edgar Bronfman, said yesterday that allowing people to access free music on such sites was "clearly not positive for the industry".
A spokesman for Warner Music confirmed that this will not affect deals currently in place, meaning songs by artists such as T.I, Fleetwood Mac and Estelle will still be available to hear on the likes of Spotify. He could not confirm how this would affect future deals, except that Warner did not feel ad-supported free services was a sustainable business model for the music industry.
- Warner Music may stop licensing songs to free online streaming sites
The White Stripes say the Air Force Reserve used one of their songs without permission in a Super Bowl ad, and that they are insulted their song was used to encourage recruitment during a war they don't support.
The two-member band, which is originally from Detroit, said the ad made unauthorized use of their song "Fell in Love With a Girl."
"The White Stripes support this nation's military. ... We simply don't want to be a cog in the wheel of the current conflict," the band said in a statement posted to its Web site.
Air Force Super Bowl Ad: White Stripes Outraged
The entry "Composer Apologizes for Air Force/White Stripes Controversy" is tagged:Much like another beloved MTV cult hit The State, Daria‘s absence from the DVD market frustrated fans for the eight years the show has been off the air. Fans mobilized an online petition movement and soon became one of most wanted shows on the site tvshowsondvd.com. Rumor had it that music rights complicated Daria‘s release. The show never really had an original score and used pop songs instead. VHS releases replaced or even completely removed the music in some episodes.
- Daria DVD Teaser | PopMatters
We're pleased to have helped Volvo with the music for this S60 2011 Sedan spot, which is currently racking up hits and automotive cred on YouTube. In answer to your questions, the music is vintage score from San Francisco-native George Lucas' very first film, dystopian future feature THX 1138. Pick up the soundtrack at Amazon and the film at iTunes.
- Annie
The sun is finally shining and the groundhog says there are six more weeks of winter. Better get up to the snow. But not this Friday because we booked Brett Dennen, Sean Hays, Eoin Harrington and man/miracle at the Barrelhouse with the agency Pereira O'Dell as a benefit for Haiti. No fee to go, just a donation which will be matched by their sponsors. Bob Mould was going to make it, but now he's on his way to DC and won't make it. No worries, there will be plenty of music.
Also on the horizon is a film we are working on about the snowboarder Jeremy Jones and his quest for the ultimate "stoke". Compiling music from the late 80s and early 90s for the project.
Finishing up a videogame and DVD for the always successful Kidz Bop, and looking forward to our participation as moderators at the Interactive SXSW and GDC, both in March.
Look for my article in SCORE, the Society of Composers and Lyricists, "How Composers Can Earn Money From their Works in the Digital World". It contains juicy material on new digital distribution and what writers can be paid; important information in this ever-changing media laden world.
Brooke
"Activision Blizzard, Inc. announced that DJ Hero was the #1 new intellectual property by revenue in the U.S. and Europe for calendar 2009, according to The NPD Group."
- DJ Hero Ranks As Highest Grossing New IP In The U.S. And Europe For Calendar 2009
People used to just listen to music in the background of games. Today, they interact with the music itself as part of the game. It's no surprise that DJ Hero is Activision's new star title, just as it's no surprise that some of the most popular games today are user-driven music titles. Indeed, the music itself creates the buzz for games like Audition, a popular web-based dance MMO and one of our recent projects.
The entry "Playing With Music" is tagged:To wrap up the year we worked with Kipany Productions to find the right soundtrack for their Sally Hansen spot.
You can check out the spot and our latest placement of Johan Johanssen's, an artist right out of our catalog,"Sálfræðingur" right here:
Jenna
The entry " Johan Johanssen's "Sálfræðingur" in Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure spot" is tagged: Johan Johanssen, Kipany Productions, Sally Hansen, Sálfræðingur
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - S/T
This Brooklyn quartet received as much critical acclaim for their music as flak for their seven-word band name. If you can forgive the band for naming itself "The Pains of Being Pure at Heart," you may fall in love as I did with their fuzzy indie pop riffs and ebullient, winsome lyrics and titles, like "This Love Is F**king Right!" RIYL The Cure and My Bloody Valentine.
Sonic Youth - The Eternal
Yes, they played on the TV show Gossip Girl this year. Yes, they have a new album. Yes, you have probably already heard about how awesome it is. The rumors were true: the album is worth downloading. I'm looking forward to seeing them at the Fillmore in January.
Califone - All My Friends Are Funeral Singers
"All My Friends Are Funeral Singers" is an apt title for an album from a band with a tragic history. Califone's albums are epic alt-Americana soundscapes with dust-worn vocals from singer/guitarist Tim Rutili, whose former Red Red Meat bandmate Glynis Johnson died young in 1992. This is the first album from Rutili and his bandmates since 2006, and while it is leaner than "Roots and Crowns", it is every bit as moving.
Silversun Pickups- Swoon
Released: April 14,2009
Label: Dangerbird Records
Track: "There's No Secrets This Year"
Never mind that they've been around since 2005. Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, Silversun Pickups exploded this year with the April release of their album Swoon. I had been missing SSPU's blazing guitars and Brian Aubert's razor-sharp vocals. A completely cohesive album, Swoon has been on constant rotation all year since hearing it performed live at Rasputin Music in Berkeley to celebrate its release and Record Store Day.
White Rabbits- It's Frightening
Released: May 2009
Label: TBD Records
Track: “Percussion Gun”
I recently caught the Brooklyn sextet bring their latest album It's Frightening to life at Bimbos and was blown away! Their combinations of the piano, two drum sets, and slapping the occasional tambourine made for a compelling performance. My favorites are their rambunctiously compelling tracks "Percussion Gun" and "Rudie Fails."
The XX- XX
Released: August 16, 2009
Label: Young Turk Records
Track: "Crystalised"
One of my favorites finds this year was the South London band The XX's album XX. "Crystalised" was on repeat for days. The entire album was a solid combination of smokey synths, skeletal bass lines and alluring vocals to satiate my search for that great chill-out album of 2009.
The entry "Jenna's '09 Favs" is tagged: dangerbird records, silversun pickups
Noble Beast - Andrew Bird
The pop, singer songwriter creates catchy songs and incorporates the violin that is just as natural as roping on a different guitar. This album includes two CDs - one instrumentals and another with vocal tracks --ensconced in beautiful packaging.
Hazards of Love - The Decemberists
A musical in the make, this album's only fault is I wish the songs were longer. The storytelling lyrics and instrumentation create a musical story filled with sorrow and spiting hatred. Its' evil and beautiful at the same time harkening back to Medieval Ages when losing a child in labor was common. Next stop Broadway.
Nordic - Nordic
A refreshing mix of bass,mandolin and Swedish harp. No vocals with instruments that take you to another land.
Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest. I love this album for all its perfectly sonically sounding pop, rock and earthly impressions. Seemingly, a labor of love for these Brooklyn-based boys. "Foreground," you complete me. Big thumbs up!
For some, the Temper Traps' Conditions did not quite make the list. I disagree. The songs are airtight with lovely melodies and rhythms, each track different from the other really giving perspective on how wide their range is. Saw them in SF in October and was blown away by their live performance. Top pick off this album would be Fools, a union of Bee Gees and early Radiohead.
My 3rd pick - The Resistance. My Favorite band - Muse. This album is a complete triumph. It's no doubt that Muse wants us to feel, and with this impulse being so genuine, listeners are left with exactly that. The album is masterfully uplifting. Hard to pick a favorite, but "Unnatural Selection" has been on repeat for some time now :)
Hailing from Bath, Maine, experimental pop/rock/soul singer-songwriter Zach Hurd made the move to NYC to establish himself as a solo artist. The move sparked the birth of "Strange." This single comes off of his debut full-lenth album "Changing Landscapes." With smooth and soulful vocals, Hurd's voice on "Strange" reminds us of other artists we love, like Andrew Bird, Jamie Lidell and James Taylor.
The Rights Workshop is excited to be presenting a panel on music licensing at SXSW Interactive 2010. The title of the panel is Music Licensing for Emerging Media: Apps, Widgets, Viral Videos.
We are now looking for people and companies (startups, gaming companies, ad agencies, etc.) that have been licensing and using music in new, creative and fascinating ways for emerging technologies, such as apps, games and widgets. Speakers sill get a free badge. More information about the panel session and the conference is here.
Do you know anyone who fits this description and might be interested in coming to Austin in March? Please chime in, as we'd love to hear your ideas.
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