17
May 13

Doug Hall co-writes Montclair Film Festival Trailer Music

4EM composer Doug Hall was the co-writer for the Montclair Film Fest 2013 trailer music.

You can view the trailer at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ySSLaeRkGJY

For more information on the Montclair Film Festival feel free to visit:
http://montclairfilmfest.org

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14
May 13

Adonis Tsilimparis Developing Sample Library

Adonis Tsilimparis recently signed a deal with Producerloops.com to create cinematic soundscapes as well as guitar based loops and samples in various styles and genres. He will be collaborating with long time friend and Greek composer, Vangelis on the project.

Click on the following link for more information:
www.producerloops.com

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06
May 13

Mike Errico and Leah Siegel of Firehorse’s single, “Daylight”

The next installment of 4EM Composer Mike Errioc’s pay what you want experiment comes in the form of “Daylight” (feat. Leah Siegel of Firehorse). The single is taken from the film, “That’s What She Said” starring Anne Heche, Marcia DeBonis and Alia Shawkat (2012 Selection, Sundance Film Festival). “Daylight” can be downloaded/purchased in hi-res mp3, FLAC and other formats. $0? $10? $1,000,000,000.00? It’s your call.

http://www.mikeerrico.bandcamp.com/album/daylight-feat-leah-siegel-from-the-film-thats-what-she-said

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03
May 13

Isaac Carpenter on tour with Ryan Bingham

Isaac will hit the road in July playing drums for Ryan Bingham on the Americanarama tour w/ My Morning Jacket, Wilco and Bob Dylan. The tour will cover select US cities into August.

For dates check out:
http://www.binghammusic.com/tour/

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02
May 13

Help 4EM composer Goldi spread the word about Occupy Sandy

Goldi, one of our 4EM composers, is also an Occupy Sandy volunteer. Occupy Sandy has been helping hurricane survivors for the past 6 months. He responds to the below article by telling us “there is no rift in Occupy” ;)

Check out the article he is commenting on:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/nyregion/occupy-movements-changing-focus-causes-rift.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&

If you would like to volunteer in Sandy Relief efforts check out:
http://www.occupysandy.net

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30
Apr 13

David Tobocman producing Sasha Lazard’s new album.

4EM composer David Tobocman is the executive producer on Sasha Lazard’s new album. Playing on the album are cello virtuoso Dave Eggar, Martin Zarzar (drummer of Pink Martini), Chris Joyner (touring pianist with Jason Mraz), and legendary rock guitarist Michael Landau.

For more information check out Sasha’s website:
www.SashaLazard.com

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29
Apr 13

Henry Terepka’s band Zula at Shea Stadium in Bushwick, May 2nd

Henry Terepka’s band, Zula will be playing Shea Stadium once again on May 2nd with Marriage and Lodro & Bueno.  The show starts at 8:00pm and is $8.

Check out Shea Stadiums FaceBook for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/509167522476432/

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26
Apr 13

Mike Errico teaching, “The Art and Business of Songwriting”

Mike is currently teaching “The Art and Business of Songwriting” at Yale University this semester. The most recent guest speaker was Amanda Palmer, recording artist, TED conference speaker and new media lightning rod who recently raised $1.2 million dollars as part of a Kickstarter campaign.

Past guests include Ryan Miller (lead singer, Guster), Jonathan Coulton, entertainment attorney Bob Donnelly, and Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby.

The semester will conclude with a discussion on the future of the music business with Dan Zaccagnino, co-founder of Indaba, and noted technology journalist Eliot Van Buskirk. 

For some more info on Mike check out his website:
http://www.errico.com


25
Apr 13

Barry Danielian currently on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Barry is currently on trumpet touring Australia, Europe and South America with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street.

For more info on the tour check out:
http://www.brucespringsteen.net

He is also releasing an album titled, “Metaphorically Speaking” in May.


19
Apr 13

Justin Wright Quizzes Vulture Magazine Readers

Justin Wright helped develop a quiz for Vulture Magazine to see how well the modern music lover knows their John Williams’ scores.

Check out the link below to go through 12 snippets of score and guess the answer. Good luck!

http://www.vulture.com/2013/04/3-note-john-williams-movie-score-quiz.html