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Michael Gordon's "Timber" Remixed By Hauschka, Jóhann Jóhannsson and More
3rd November 2016
When Michael Gordon's Timber premiered in 2011, it brought the physicality and endurance of percussion performance to another level. Timber is scored for six graduated wooden Simantras: amplified instruments devised by the composer Iannis...
Jimmy Webb Premieres Piano & Orchestra Works
24th October 2016
Jimmy Webb, the only songwriter with hits in pop, country, disco and rap, now adds a classical nocturne to his catalog. Orchestra Kentucky (Jeff Reed, Music Director), pianist Jeffrey Biegel, and G. Schirmer, Inc. (part of the Music Sales...
Schirmer Theatrical Presents: The Red Violin With Live Orchestra
14th October 2016
Now Available: 'The Red Violin' with Live Orchestra Experience this Academy Award-winning film (performed live with orchestra featuring John Corigliano's lush and brilliant Oscar-winning score) that follows a mysterious antique violin as...
Jimmy Webb Performs at Exclusive Music Sales Corp. Reception
12th October 2016
Music Sales Corp. was delighted to host an exclusive reception in honor of Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Webb, last Wednesday, October 5th, in the New York office. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres...
Jacob Groth Presents Benefit Concert For Friends of Griffith Park
21st September 2016
Music Sales Corporation is excited to announce with their EMMY-award winning composer Jacob Groth, Nordic Noir LA: A Benefit Concert for Friends of Griffith Park. The concert will be held on Sunday, September 25th at Griffith Park’s...
Shridhar Solanki and Helen Boulding #1 on UK Top 40 Chart
13th September 2016
A big congratulations to Shridhar Solanki and Helen Boulding! Their co-written song "Boomerang" is included within the Ward Thomas album, "Cartwheels," which has just reached #1 on the UK Top 40 Albums Chart. Additionally according to...
Fallulah Performs on Toppen Af Poppen
31st August 2016
Congratulations to Fallulah, who kicked off the newest season of Toppen Af Poppen with an incredible interpretation of Ida Corr’s “I Found Her.” Serving as the first performance within Episode 1, the original Danish dance track was...
Jóhann Jóhannsson To Score Blade Runner Sequel
25th August 2016
A lot to look forward to from Jóhann Jóhannsson! It has been announced the Icelandic composer is scoring the Blade Runner sequel, set to release October 6th, 2017. Although minimal information about the sequel has been provided, the...
Syfy UK Presents Their 'Song to Star Trek'
15th August 2016
Syfy UK is not one to shy away from their love of Star Trek. Between their anticipated movie marathon announcement and regular episode showings, they’re dedicated to celebrating the #StarTrek50 anniversary in the most memorable way. The...
Johann Johannsson Scores Paramount Pictures Film 'Arrival'
10th August 2016
Paramount Pictures just released the teaser for their upcoming sci-fi drama, Arrival and there is certainly a lot to anticipate. The one minute video illustrates an alien invasion on earth, but alludes to a more thought-provoking...
The Offspring Records New Sharknado Theme Song
2nd August 2016
The day has finally come -- Sharknado: The 4th Awakens premiered this past Sunday with a fresh new theme song. The Offspring and Syfy presented the film’s latest installment in true punk rock fashion – by creating their own rendition of...
Debbie Gibson To Star In Hallmark TV Movie
29th July 2016
Congratulations to Debbie Gibson! It has been announced the singer-songwriter will be starring alongside Robert Gant in Summer of Dreams, (a Hallmark Channel TV movie) set to premiere on August 27th. As an 80s’ teen pop icon, it was clear...
Jeff Beal Emmy Nomination for Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
18th July 2016
Congratulations to Jeff Beal on his Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise. Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) - All The Way • HBO •...
MSC Signs Hildur Guðnadóttir
6th July 2016
We are pleased to announce that MSC has recently signed Hildur Guðnadóttir for the world. She is an Icelandic cellist/composer who mainly writes for film and tv both with Jóhann Jóhannsson and on her own. Her most recent credits include...
MSC Signs Fallulah
1st July 2016
Music Sales Creative is thrilled to announce the signing of Danish singer-songwriter Fallulah. Following the release of her latest album Perfect Tense, she will perform on Toppen Af Poppen (Top of the Pops), a major show in Denmark...
Music Sales Group Acquires “The Twist”
22nd June 2016
Music Sales Group is excited to announce it has acquired the U.S. publishing rights to “The Twist,” written by Hank Ballard and recorded by Chubby Checker. Billboard declared “The Twist” as “the biggest chart hit of all time” in 2008. It...
David Lang Nominated for Academy Award
4th February 2016
Best Original Song Simple Song #3 Music and Lyrics by David Lang. A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to...
Jóhann Jóhannsson Nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Score for Sicario
3rd February 2016
Jóhann Jóhannsson has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score in Sicario. In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent (Emily Blunt) is enlisted by an elite government task...
David Lang Composes Score for Youth
2nd December 2015
Composer David Lang steps out of his comfort zone to write the score for the upcoming film Youth, starring Michael Caine and Havey Keitel. Click here to check out the New York Times interview with Lang about his role in the movie and here...
Stone Foxes Audiotree Session
20th November 2015
Check out the video below for some great live footage from a Stone Foxes studio session at Audiotree in Chicago. On October 29th, the band performed tracks from their recently released album "Twelve Spells". Purchase the session on iTunes...