Well, we are in the dead of Winter. That doesn’t stop the folks at the Parigo Music Library from taking a swim in the lake. No thanks, I think I’ll stay inside and warm myself by the fire. It must be a French thing……
 
Check out the music video for Parigo’s Watch Me Ba Ba Yaga (PGO001 track 14)! It will make you grateful for central heating.
 

 

Laughter is like money – everyone loves it! Think of this week’s comedic new releases from the Zone Music, Primrose and Focus Music libraries like my little gift to you. And it isn’t even your birthday!
 
ZONE027 Bonkers
 
Having a few screws loose. Nuttier than a fruit cake. Not firing on all cylinders. Bats in the belfry. ZONE027 Bonkers is just that. Going batty has never been so fun!
 

 

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ZONE028 Playtime
 
What could be better than playtime? I think every office should have a playground close by with time allotted for recess. Let’s bring it back, people! ZONE028 Playtime is reminiscent of the spazzy days of running around every afternoon after lunch. A fine time indeed!
 

 

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PRCD200 Quirky Vocal
 
Everyone’s voice is unique. Even if it isn’t, you can make it that way! PRCD200 Quirky Vocal reminds us how funny that little instrument located inside our throats can be. Tee hee!
 

 

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FCD267 French Swing Jazz
 
Pain au chocolat anyone? FCD267 French Swing Jazz is a fun retreat back to the days of Django and Grappelli trading riffs back in the 1930′s. It’s enough to make you want to tip your top hat and twirl your cane while strolling down Le Champs Elysees!
 

 

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Library Of The Week: Zero3Music
 

 
With technology in a state of a constant fast-paced evolution, ingenuity and innovation is essential. These are two things the brand spanking new Zero3Music library know very well! They are the first library on the block to offer Avid data-ready files. Talk about having the music editor in mind! Great music is something that will never go out of style. This comprehensive collection has ear catching blues, electronica, indie rock, dramatic and emotive themes that are bound to elevate any production to the next level. The Zero3Music library is committed to delivering the perfect track and will compose anything your mind can dream up, the sky is the limit! Think of Zero3Music as your personal musical chef. If you can think it, they can deliver it! How do you like them apples? Here’s a taste:
 
03M001 Blues Hybrid
 

 

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03M011 Tension Light
 

 

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03M020 Indie Film
 

 

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It’s 2012 and we still don’t ride in spaceships or live in dome huts above the clouds……*le sigh.* Skype is about as close to fulfilling the futuristic lifestyle portrayed in The Jetsons, although jet propulsion would really come in handy during LA rush hour traffic! One thing we CAN look forward to in the new year is great new music!
 
My 2012 started off with a quest for discovering new music through the internet. One thing I can tell you – Indie is still going strong. The funny thing about the term “Indie” is that it appears to be a blanket term for popular music….kind of what the term “Alternative Music” morphed into during the mid to late 1990′s. All it took was for Spin Doctors to be grouped in the Alternative category to kill that term dead. As long as Nickelback stays far away from Indie, we’re all good!
 
This week’s new releases from the Justement, Focus Songs, JW and Made Up Music libraries illustrate the many faces of Indie Rock. Think of it as a grab bag of the tastiest sounds of 2012! Happy new year!
 
JUST072 Indietronika
 
Electronica has a warm and cozy home within the Indie genre. With technology evolving along with creative uses of keyboards, many artists are wise to the endless potential of synthesizers and samplers. JUST072 Indietronika blends glitchy beats with dreamy melodies resulting in comforting imaginative soundscapes. Float on!
 

 

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FCSG003 Essential Indie
 
Stirring vocal anthems never go out of style! The uplifting energy of FCSG003 Essential Indie is just the thing to turn that frown upside down. Think of these tracks as the sun popping its head through a cloudy Winter day. Life is good!
 

 

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JW2204 Epic Indie 2
 
We did it! Whether it’s shedding those excess pounds, remodeling that fixer-upper home or a tearful homecoming from serving overseas, perseverance is the key to success. JW2204 Epic Indie 2 is a driven collection of sheer motivation. The taste of victory sure is sweet……
 

 

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MUM122 Indie Tracks
 
Remember when you were 17? You were too old to pull youthful shenanigans yet too young to have the freedom to not get punished for them. Oh, the humanity! MUM122 Indie Tracks blends the right amount of moody and fun capturing the edgy yet hopeful attitude of youth. Youth is indeed wasted on the young!
 

 

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Library Of The Week: Strip Sounds
 

 
Have you heard the news? 5 Alarm Music is proud to now represent the Strip Sounds music library! From the masterminds at Boosey & Hawkes, Strip Sounds is a dynamic new addition adding endless creative possibilities to editors and producers alike. Each compelling main theme has contrasting versions down to the most stripped down elements of the track. This compelling catalog is full of lush emotive elements that add instant appeal and sophistication to any production. Here are some examples:
 
STRP029-030 The Natural World
 
These inviting orchestral compositions illustrate the depth and beauty of nature.
 

 

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STRP031-032 Killer
 
……The killer lurks unhindered in the dark of night. Add an element of danger and intrigue with these unsettling dramatic underscores!
 

 

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STRP036 Blood Steel
 
Welcome to a gamer’s paradise! To say this CD is action-oriented is an understatement.
 

 

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On some days, good tunes are just the thing to lift our spirits! Like warming your hands over the fireplace after a long day of skiing, music has the power to instantly bring the comfort we seek. This week’s new releases from the 5 Alarm Music, Source In Sync and Amygdala Music libraries are bound to warm the heart and soothe the ears. Oh sweet harmony!
 
05A090 Off The Charts: Indie Pop
 
Pop, the music genre, can take on many different meanings. When listening to 05A090 Off The Charts: Indie Pop, Pop refers to the feeling of wanting to pop out of your chair and start dancing! These anthemic vocal indie pop masterpieces are the types of tracks you would want to sing really loud out-of-tune karaoke to. Hey, we have the instrumental versions so go on with yo bad self!
 

 

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SIS051 Christmas Vocal and Piano
 
The holidays usually mean a lot of time spent indoors with family which can bring feelings of tenderness…….. or dysfunction. Let’s focus on the former, shall we? SIS051 Christmas Vocal and Piano is a warm and intimate collection of rousing piano coupled with heartwarming female vocals singing all of your holiday favorites. I can just smell fireplace and envision the colorfully lit fir tree……
 

 

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AMY028 Inspirational Uplifting – Rock
 
Like a personal trainer encouraging those last two reps out of you, the tracks on AMY028 Inspirational Uplifting – Rock say “you can do it!” Go ahead and put that flag on top of the mountain you just scaled, you deserve it.
 

 

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Library Of The Week: Liftmusic
 

 
There are two main types of cliques in high school: the nerds and the cool kids. The nerds were the kids who got good grades, opened the door for old ladies and later turn into the Steve Jobs of the world. The cool kids wore the most current fashions, blended just the right amount of humor and aloofness and their parents never seemed to be in town judging by all the raging parties they would throw on Saturday nights. Rarely did the two camps mix. What does this have to do with production music you ask? Liftmusic is the musical equivalent of smart and cool, a match made in heaven! Blending music seeped in tradition with a fresh new take on the most current trends, there’s a whole lot to like about this library! Take a listen:
 
LIFT064 Folktronica
 

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LIFT038 Retrospectrum
 

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LIFT030 Celluloid Soundscapes
 

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The large musical family at Imagem Music know how to do many things well. Our biggest specialty is obvious – music. The second is throwing parties! Yes, it’s true. Our first annual West Coast holiday party at Hollywood hot spot Bardot was a star-studded smashing success and begs the question, “Do we really have to wait another year for this to happen again?”
 

 
Along with great peeps were two stellar live performances from Michael Grubbs (Wakey! Wakey!) and fun-loving rockers Boots Electric, both on the illustrious list of Imagem artists. Do yourself a favor and check them out!
 

 

 
The high level of talent was not exclusive to the stage! The celebs in attendance were enough to take you back to the awkward nervous days of a middle school dance. Here are some more examples of great artists on Imagem’s roster:
 

 

 

 

 
From all of us at 5 Alarm and Imagem Music – may this holiday season be filled with much love, happiness and dope music!
 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that Thanksgiving is slowly fading in our rear view mirror and Santa is starting to make guest appearances in shopping malls, it’s a fine time of year to keep up that attitude of gratitude! Positive energy is a wonderful thing to gain along with those pesky few pumpkin pie pounds. This week’s new releases from the Cavendish, Made Up Music, Intermede and 9 Lives Music libraries capture the true spirit of the holiday season with warm and exciting tracks to cozy up to!
 
Who says Classical Music is stuffy? The Cavendish Music Library injects well known classics with a healthy dose of fun and adventure! CAV294-295 Classics Remade will make you laugh, cry and shake some booty! Rock me Amadeus!
 
CAV294 Classics Remade (Disc1): Tough & Dynamic
 
CAV295 Classics Remade (Disc 2): Atmospheric & Quirky
 

 

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There’s nothing like sipping a Hot Tottie on a chilly Winter evening in a classy piano bar. MUM127 The Piano Player is a soothing collection of solo piano tracks to provide the soundtrack to a grand old time. I’ll take another, bartender!
 
MUM127 The Piano Player
 

 

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Classical guitar and strings warm the hearth of this tender volume. INT2044 Various Visions is elegant with a touch of romance. It’s like a cuddle session in front of the fireplace, no Snuggie needed!

INT2044 Various Visions
 

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The sun reflecting off newly fallen snow creates a bright shimmer like nothing else. NLM046 Electric Dreams is a fresh approach to dreamy pop by combining sensual vocals with expansive soundscapes. All this ambiance is enough to make you float away on Cloud 9…..
 
NLM046 Electric Dreams
 

 

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Library Of The Week: Boosey & Hawkes Classical
 

 
For the best and cleanest recordings of all of your favorite Classical Music, look no further than the Boosey & Hawkes Classical music library! This comprehensive collection comes with the Boosey & Hawkes reputation for being the World’s biggest classical music publisher. All tracks are arranged with productions in mind, so sit back and enjoy the glorious sounds!
 

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One of my favorite movies of all time is American Beauty. Kevin Spacey’s character, Lester Burnham, is the ultimate everyman who finally takes control of his miserable life. Favorite line: Carolyn Burnham: Uh, whose car is that out front?
Lester Burnham: Mine. 1970 Pontiac Firebird. The car I’ve always wanted and now I have it. I rule!
 
The first time I saw it, I remember being struck by the effectiveness of Thomas Newman‘s film score. The score’s quirky repeating interwoven melodies were in sharp contrast to the lush flowing orchestral scores that tend to dominate most feature films, especially Best Picture Oscar winners. The score took to you a place of an omniscient presence witnessing dysfunctional family peculiarities magnified under the microscope. Big lush orchestrations would be too blunt a tool for those odd yet all-to-common observations throughout the film. The American Beauty film score is a great example of Minimalism which has come into prominence thanks in part to composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass
 
This week’s new releases from the Cavendish, Made Up Music, Primrose and Liftmusic libraries summon the everyday busyness of our days in a quirky and minimalist fashion. Life can get hectic and insane, but as Lester Burnham says, “It’s never too late to get it back!”
 
CAV307 Crescendos
 
Face the new day with hope and optimism! Not before having a cup of coffee, of course. CAV307 Crescendos is a big dose of happy with a playful innocence. No caffeine necessary!
 

 

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MUM135 Aspects In Motion
 
There’s an elegance in intent concentration. MUM135 Aspects In Motion capture the emotions of brain waves in action. Get ‘er done!
 

 

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PRCD203 Visual Art
 
There’s nothing like the peace that comes after a big snowfall…..until you realize that you have to shovel it! PRCD203 Visual Art mimics the freshness and wonder of nature and the elements. Stay warm out there!
 

 

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LIFT063 Document
 
Every day is history in the making. LIFT063 Document reminds us that each moment is precious and worth capturing. Seize the day!
 

 

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Rescue Records Artist Of The Week – Ketamine Suns
 
You know a band is really something when you find yourself transported into their world of sound. Belfast Ireland’s very own Ketamine Suns lives up to its name by taking you on dreamy journeys full of mystery and intrigue. Propelled by the sultry vocal stylings of Oonagh Cassidy and the trip hop production team of James Murphy and James McShane, Ketamine Suns conjure emotions similar to Massive Attack, Cocteau Twins and Portishead. These emotionally powered tracks are made for headphones in the dark of night, your journey awaits!
 

 
Right Places
 

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Library Of The Week – 1 Revolution Music
 
The brain child of Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman, the 1 Revolution Music library picks up where their powerhouse trailer library Immediate Music left off. This diverse and emotive music library is tailor made to propel and elevate any TV production. Blending tension beds, minimalist dramedy, comedy, horror, urban hip hop and uplifting rock, you are bound to find exactly the mood you are looking for! Benefit from the best!
 
1RM014 Feel Good & Family Oriented
 

 

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1RM023 Creepy & Scary 1
 

 

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1RM021 Heartland & Roots
 

 

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Oh, the holidays. Like mugs of eggnog with a fine layer of nutmeg on top, you either love them or hate them! Me? I happen to love any time of year that involves sleigh bells, mistletoe and wearing knit sweaters with reindeer on them. Hit me with your best shot Santa, I’m ready!
 
This week’s new releases from the Cavendish, Poke, Primrose and Mediatracks music libraries are bound to get you in a festive mood. With snow already falling on the East Coast and parts of the South, it feels like we’re there already. And unlike Mother Nature, at least I waited until after Halloween!
 
CAV315 Whistle & Hum Christmas
 
Curl up around the fireplace to the soothing sounds of CAV315 Whistle & Hum Christmas! These warm and tender holiday tracks feature seasonal classics carried by humming, whistling and finger snaps. What language barrier?
 

 

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POKE014/POKE014B/POKE014C Christmas Crackers
 
These larger-than-life toe tappin’ good time holiday tracks will give you the uncontrollable urge to sing along. POKE014 Christmas Crackers is a 3-CD series filled with infectious Winter cheer. It’s OK to be that person at the holiday party singing loudly and donning a Santa hat while having a few too many trips to the punch bowl, we won’t tell.
 

 

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PRCD209 Christmas
 
The holiday season in Southern California allows for board shorts and shades. PRCD209 Christmas captures a more vibrant and sunny mood to the season. So bring your beach towel, SPF 30 and open your presents by the Pacific!
 

 

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MML151 Christmas Cuts
 
It’s a Winter Wonderland! MML151 Christmas Cuts captures the innocence and excitement of the first inklings of Christmas morning. Ah yes, feigning surprise of what’s under the tree is half the fun!
 

 

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Rescue Records Artist Of The Week: Paula McMath
 
Canada has given us many great things – awesome hockey players, saying “eh” at the end of sentences and Paula McMath! Her diverse brand of songwriting started at a young age from a steady diet of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen while throwing in some Detroit Rock, Joni Mitchell and Patty Griffin for good measure. Her songs steeped in sincere honesty coupled with her ability to rock makes her a seasoned act with many different uses!
 

 
Let Me Wet You Down
 

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Library Of The Week: Gothic Storm Trailers
 

 
I don’t know about you, but I love watching the trailers before the movie just as much as the featured presentation! Movie trailers with their seat-rumbling explosive soundtracks are enough to make you want to stay for a double feature. Gothic Storm Trailers, one of the newest additions to the 5 Alarm family, adds just the excitment and intrigue to drive any movie into your “must-see” list. With epic motifs, huge orchestras and choirs fueled by thunderous percussion and edgy guitars, this is one powerhouse music library to be reckoned with! Stay tuned for much more from this growing catalog!
 
GTH005 Rockestral Euphoria
 

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GTH006 Epic Orchestral Euphoria
 

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GTH008 Brain Warp: Sound Design Trailer Tools
 

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Walk through any airport terminal around the world and you’re bound to see people toting acoustic guitar cases along with them. Guitars are like portable happy-makers and some folks can’t bear to part with them for even a week! Who knew that 6 strings and a hollow wooden box could bring forth so much joy and beauty? This week’s new releases from the Made Up Music, Sonic Quiver, JW Media Music and Liftmusic libraries celebrate the sweet sounds of the acoustic guitar. Close your eyes and soak it in!
 
MUM136 Simply Acoustic Guitar
 
With skillful ease, these light and friendly acoustic guitar tracks are bound to warm the soul! MUM136 Simply Acoustic Guitar are like snapshots of the calm moods and musings inside your mind. Discovery the elegance of simplicity!
 

 

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SQ035 Kooky & Carefree 2
 
We all have days where humor can be found almost anywhere! The playful sounds of SQ035 Kooky & Carefree 2 give you license to connect with your inner-child and leave all of your worries behind. Remember: Smiles are contagious. An unlike the flu,be sure to infect as many people as possible!
 

 

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JW2205 New Indie Folk
 
The acoustic guitar and indie rock walk into a bar…..
Anytime you hear music that sounds new and original, chances are it borrows from something classic and familiar. The marriage of Folk and Indie Rock is a pleasing combination indeed! JW2205 New Indie Rock sounds like the happy-go-lucky offspring of something new and something borrowed. Kind of like Uggs – soft and cozy never goes out of style!
 

 

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LIFT064 Folktronica
 
Here’s another pleasing combo for ya! Folk music is the result of combining acoustic instruments and unpretentious mojo. Add a dash of Electronica and you got down home mojo with an underlying layer of cool! Think of LIFT064 Folktronica as Folk’s youngest wild child. Giddy up!
 

 

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Rescue Records Artist of the Week: Del Bombers
 
It doesn’t take long to realize how small the music industry really is. After awhile, a great band like Del Bombers is bound to impress influential bands like Social Distortion enough to take them under their wing. Since Del Bombers start in 1996, they have opened for acts such as Social D, AC/DC and Mike Ness has signed on to produce their next album. Not bad, guys! All it takes is one listen to their brand of Bluesy Country-tinged Rebel Rock to understand their appeal. This is the type of band that reaches deep into the psyche of their audience and brings them into a rough and tumble world decorated with haunting storytelling and alluring electric guitar riffs.
 

 
Del Bombers – Little Red Flower
 

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Music Library of the Week: Blazed Out Music
 
The Blazed Out Music library sounds like a mix tape of the best songs on the radio right now. It doesn’t get any better than that! The brain child of Christian Salyer, aka Cadence Blaze, this music library is the real deal! Their M.O. is combining the best in Urban, Rap, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock and Electro composed and performed by the best in the business. You have heard Blazed Out in Entourage, Chappelle’s Show, Dancing With The Stars, America’s Next Top Model, Hitch starring Will Smith and The Bernie Mac Show among many other top productions. This is the music that will give any production real street cred! Check it out, yo.
 
BOM014 Hot Pop & Downtempo
 

 

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BOM007 West Coast Rap
 

 

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BOM013 Urban & Electro Pop
 

 

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BOM008 Durty South Rap
 

 

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Football fans are a rare breed. They wear more face paint than Gene Simmons, eat super fire hot wings until tears roll down their inflamed cheeks and some even swig enough beer that their guts resemble a 3rd trimester swelling belly by the Super Bowl. This comes as no surprise, football is not a game for the faint-of-heart. If you take the strategic element out of the equation, sheer brute force is necessary to achieve victory. When watching football, I often find myself thinking, “Ooooohhhhh, that’s gotta hurt!” Especially when you see the bone crushing replay in slow motion. That’s some serious ouch, the couch is a much better alternative thank you very much!
 
This week’s new releases from the Source In Sync, Made Up Music, JW Brilliant Series and Poke music libraries are tougher than Green Bay’s defensive line. Perfect for the brutal highlight reel…..
 
These tracks bring the pain! SIS049 Hard Rock Vol.1 feels like a bar stool upside the head from a nasty barroom brawl. Don’t forget the brass knuckles!
 
SIS049 Hard Rock Vol.1
 

 

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If Math Rock decided to cut class and go to the gym to hang with Jock Rock, MUM114 Contemporary Rock Songs would be the end result. This intelligent collection of emotive get aggressive progressive rock with edgy male vocals rivals the best stuff out there today. Who said jocks were dumb?
 
MUM114 Contemporary Rock Songs
 

 

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This is one mean mo-fo. The aptly titled JWBM028 Bedrock features rock-hard sludgy electric guitars tuned as low as you can go. This CD isn’t afraid to take a hit and get a little dirty!
 
JWBM028 Bedrock
 

 

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POKE007 Big Noise features adrenaline-laced punk and hard rock to break bones to. Or go off-roading to. Or jump out of planes to……without a parachute. If this CD were a truck, it would have huge tires and permanent mud splatter up the sides. What’s a few broken bones? At least they heal. Grab life by the….uh…you know whats.
 
POKE007 Big Noise
 

 

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Rescue Records Artist of the Week: Athena Marie
 
Athena Marie is one tough cookie! Her catchy brand of edgy rock n’ roll tells you that she’s see a thing or three and won’t let anyone get the best of her. Originally from San Francisco, her musical journeys began as a child. Athena was the primary songwriter and bass player/co-vocalist for the SF pop/punk band Barbee Killed Kenn and has been busy ever since. For the ultimate girl power anthems or break-up empowerment themes, let Athena Marie infuse the rock into your production!
 

 
Rolling Through The Night
 

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Library of the Week: Cavendish Trailers
 
Cavendish Trailers‘ recipe for success goes something like this – Start with immense and powerful orchestras, add pounding and urgent percussion, throw in a healthy amount of operatic choirs, combine one part tension, two parts action with a dash of mystery and suspense. Stir thoroughly, light on fire and voila! You have the best trailer music around! For edge-of-your-seat intensity, these tracks are real blockbusters.
 

 
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For these and many other great tracks, visit our website to hear our innovative music libraries for yourself! New to 5 Alarm? We’re happy to get you a username and password so you can search on our online music library website. Give us a call at 626.304.1698