Results for "TV / Film"

How Thomas Newman’s Score For “American Beauty” Flipped The Script On Film Music

September 5, 2018

With its 20th anniversary in sight, Sam Mendes' film American Beauty has received its share of both critical acclaim and controversy, but it is perhaps less often remembered for its groundbreaking and game-changing score. Guest post by Alex Wilson of Soundfly's Flypaper 2019 will be the 20th anniversary of Sam Mendes’ critically acclaimed and controversial film American Beauty. Anyone who ...

Email Is More Important Than Social Channels

August 28, 2018

While it can be tempting to throw in your all with every shiny new social media platform that comes along, the stability and longevity of these platforms is notoriously unreliable, making a solid email marketing strategy with a good website to back it up the better way to go. Guest post by Jeremy Young of Soundfly's ...

YouTube Exands Merch Sales, Channels To More Creators

July 21, 2018

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has shared an update that focuses on the streamer's top five priorities for 2018.  At least three of the updates are great news for musicians and other creators. Merchandise Sales- The threshold for eligible U.S.-based channels has been lowered from 100,000 to just 10,000 subscribers. YouTube hinted that number may go even lower.  ...

Guide To Getting Songs Placed In TV, Movies

July 11, 2018

As a musician, chances are you want to get your music heard, and for it to have an emotional impact of some kind. One of this best way to make this happen is to get your music placed in TV and film. Here we look at the best way of making this happen. By Annabelle Short from Symphonic ...

Skip Martin: TV Jazz Themes

June 14, 2018

One of the first arrangers and bandleaders to take on Henry Mancini's music was Skip Martin (above). In the summer of 1958, Martin, one of the most prolific arrangers of the swing era, recorded TV Jazz Themes with his “video all stars" for Los Angeles's Somerset label. The six Mancini selections on the album from the ...

Jeff Sultanof On An Important Film Reborn

May 26, 2018

Composer, arranger, educator and jazz authority Jeff Sultanof occasionally honors Rifftides with his insights. This is one of those happy occasions. Jeff has seen a restoration of King Of Jazz, a pioneering film from the days when motion picture studios had decided that sound was here to stay. King Of Jazz: A Guest Review By Jeff ...

Want To Write Music For TV? 4 Tips For Producers

May 19, 2018

Writing music for TV can be a great way to make steady money in the music industry, all the while exercising your creativity and getting your music heard. Here we look at four important things to know for starting out that will make the process smoother and more likely to be successful. By Jin Wooh of The Pro ...

Why You Should Know Everything About Your YouTube Channel

March 2, 2018

As an artist, effectively managing your YouTube channel is essential to building your online presence. Here we explore some often overlooked but nonetheless essential metrics for understanding and growing your YouTube channel. Guest post by Nicholas Salomone of DIY Musician The no-no of not knowing. Everyone gets a little boost from feeling like their channel is doing well, ...

BBC Documentary: Charlie Parker

February 23, 2018

Bucks County’s Jazz Ambassador’s Eric Mintel lands new Jazz TV Talk show!

December 9, 2017

Bucks County’s Pennsylvania’s own, pianist and composer Eric Mintel has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime and a personal mission he has led for the past 25 years as bandleader of the Eric Mintel Quartet. In January Mintel will host his own TV show called Talking Jazz with Eric Mintel. The show will be taped ...