5 Alarm Music Blog

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 4/10/09

Sarah

Radio…..Boom Box…..Transistor…..AM-FM…..Walkman.  These words evoke a happy nostalgia of a simpler time.  A time when you waited all day for your favorite song to be played.  Or catching yourself singing out loud and deciding not to care.  The music was hot and the memories were stronger!  In 2009 the radio may play second fiddle to the iPod or CD player, but the music is still as powerful as ever.  Our two new releases represent all that’s compelling about modern pop/rock, so turn it up loud and sing along!

For these and other great tracks, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com

Rock/Pop

05A078 – Off The Charts: Radio Rock 3

Rock and Pop vocal and instrumental tracks that rival the hottest chart toppers of today

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Electronica/Pop

JW2187 – Future FM

A well rounded collection of modern vocal electro pop and singer songwriter tracks

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site.

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 4/3/09

Sarah

We are proud to feature new releases from the Ridgeline Music Library! These inventive tracks show the warm and fuzzy side of electronica and are sure to tickle your fancy.  Whether it’s a dreamy atmosphere, infectious grooves or driving synth pop you crave, these CD’s are sure to fit the bill.  RGL010 is the rowdy rocker of the bunch and is full of energizing guitar riffs and soaring anthems perfect for sports or action cues.  Turn it up to 11 and ride the adrenalin fueled wave!

For these and other great tracks from Ridgeline as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Urban

RGL007 – Cavedoll: Dark Hop

Syntheseizer driven beats in the style of current trend setting rap producers

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Electronica

RGL008 – Cavedoll: Robot Pop

Quirky, playful Synth/Electro Pop

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RGL009 – Cavedoll: Ethno Hop

A collection of Ethnic and Synth driven beats

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RGL011 – Sonic Fruits

Soothing synthesizer beats and uplifting Electropop

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Rock

RGL010 – Black Desert Snakes

Bone crushing rock anthems for sports and adrenaline fueled action

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site.

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 3/27/09

Sarah

From the same masterminds that bring you the Zone Music Library comes the newest addition to the 5 Alarm family –  Boost TV! Their first two releases demonstrate true diversity and musical depth to say the least!  BTV001 represents the softer side of life – relaxation, leisure, meditation and feels like a soft ocean breeze.  On the other side of the emotional coin is BTV002 which shows us the darker side of humanity – crime, tragedy, tension and flows like a shadowy figure in the night.  Whether you want to place yourself in a beautiful paradise or at the scene of the crime, Boost TV can take you there!

For these and other great tracks from Boost TV as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Documentary

BTV001 – Relaxing Places & Open Spaces

A nice blend of acoustic relaxation, oceanic breezes and Asian meditation moods.

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Drama

BTV002 – Caught on Camera

Dramatic crime and investigation themes for reality TV, factual entertainment and news reporting.

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 3/20/09

Sarah

The saying made famous by William Shakespeare “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” has never been as true as it is today.  Reality TV dominates the airwaves and have given traditional sitcoms a run for their money.  This week’s new releases come from award winning composer David Vanacore’s music library 24seven.  David created iconic scores for the hit shows Survivor, The Apprentice and Big Brother and knows a thing or twelve about composing the perfect backdrop for reality TV.  These tracks are sure to be the ideal soundtrack for all of the world’s stages and the men and women who act upon them.

For these and other great tracks from the 24seven music library as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Urban

24s084 – Reality: Fashion – Urban

Trend setting Hip Hop grooves that fits the styles of today, upbeat and street smart.

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Electronica/Dance

24s085 – Reality: Fashion – Trance and Lounge

Lounge and Trance beats, confident and cosmopolitan.

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases 3/13/09

Sarah

WARNING!!  LISTENING TO CLUBBING ZONE WILL CAUSE THE FOLLOWING REACTIONS:

1) Rhythmic foot spasms

2) Uncontrollable booty shaking urges

3) Sudden joyful emotions

4) Head jerks like those guys on A Night at the Roxbury

You’ve been warned!  This five CD collection from Zone Music captures all angles of the infectious groove blending House, Electro, Drum & Bass, Indie Rock, World Beat, Trance, Acid Jazz and Trip Hop.  These diverse jams celebrate club music from all walks of life and proves that a non-stop beat is universal!

For these and other great tracks from The Zone Music Library as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Electronica

ZONE016 – Bar Grooves

Acid Jazz, Electro Pop and World Beat dance grooves

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ZONE017 – Superclubs

Infectious House and Electro grooves

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ZONE020 – Chilled Beat Sessions

Laid back ambience, organic acid jazz, trance and trip hop grooves

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Rock/Electronica

ZONE018 – Indie Warehouse Party

Crunchy Indie party anthems, youthful rebellion, fun punk rock, electro pop

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Urban/Electronica

ZONE019 – Urban Soundclash

Energetic drum & bass, thumping electro, dubstep and urban hip hop

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 3/6/09

Sarah

When describing this week’s new releases from the Parry Music Library, one word comes to mind – Epic.  PML1237 is filled with arena friendly rock anthems that run the gamut of rock’s illustrious history.  Anything from Classic to British to Alternative to Heavy Metal to Indie to Rocktronica.  If it’s not found on these CDs, then it’s not rock n’ roll!  PML1238 explores the other side of epic musical composition with dramatic orchestral moods suitable for action, adventure, suspense and patriotic passages.  These rousing arrangements are reminiscent of your favorite film scores depicting heroes and villains doing battle or a heartwarming victory.   These tracks will make you feel like you’re “King of the World!”

For these and other great tracks from The Parry Music Library as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Rock

PML1237 – Rock Guitar Bands

A variety of rock and pop themes and jingles played by rock groups.

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Drama

PML1238 – Orchestral Drama Moods 7

Themes, variations and action/motion styles in orchestral and electro-orchestral arrangements.

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 2/27/09

Sarah

Music has the ability to evoke mental imagery transporting you to another place or time.  The lush orchestrations from AB173 make you feel like you are viewing a country field covered with freshly fallen snow.  Or the sensation of an Autumn storm brewing while the fallen leaves swirl in the wind.  Or smelling the salty air while lounging in your beach chair on the Atlantic Ocean.  Hit play, close your eyes and see what comes to mind.

AB174 evokes Urban imagery – graffiti bridges, New York City tenements, subways, kids playing in the city streets.  Backpackers Hip Hop is a smart blend of modern hip hop grooves and retro old school funky horns, strings and bass lines.  We’ll take you there without needing cab fare or change for the A Train!

For these and other great tracks from the Abaco Music Library as well as many others, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Documentary

AB173 – The Seasons

Acoustic and orchestral themes and moods reflecting the emotions of the 4 seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

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Urban

AB174 – Backpackers Hip Hop

Inspired by 60s and 70s jazz and funk based samples, ‘Backpackers’ contains a collection of intelligent and laid back beats from composers who live, breathe and dream hip-hop.

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!

5 Alarm Music Featured In Screen Magazine

Sarah

Upon seeing today’s issue of Screen Magazine, we couldn’t help but blush!  The article titled “No Library Card Needed to Check it Out” is a glowing report of our expertise and user friendly search and download website: “5 Alarm expedites the process of searching for tracks and licensing” by having “one of the most sophisticated and robust music search engines in the Industry.”  Don’t take their word for it, give us a call at 626.304.1698 and we’ll get you set up to audition our music!

They didn’t stop there:  “5 Alarm’s service reps are also on the other side of the line, holding your hand and making the leap with you while you take off on this endeavor.”  Yep, it doesn’t get easier than that!

Check out the article here: Screen Magazine

Oh Screen Magazine, you shouldn’t have!  Oh stop!  Really no…keep on going!

Grammy Fever!

Sarah

The Grammy award is the most respected and revered honors the music industry has to offer.  Last Sunday’s Grammy ceremony marked a very proud moment for our CEO/Fearless Leader Tena Clark and the entire DMI staff.  DMI Records’s 2008 release of Natalie Cole’s Still Unforgettable won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and another for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).  Congratulations to Executive Producer Tena Clark, Natalie Cole, Arranger Nan Schwartz and to all at DMI Records for this monumental achievement!

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To purchase Still Unforgettable, click this link.

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases – 2/6/09

Sarah

This week’s new releases puts 5 Alarm Music’s multiple musical personalities on full display!  Jazz and Country music are as American as Apple Pie but are as different as a formal cocktail party and a rodeo.  If you’re feelin’ Kind Of Blue around the edges, up for some jumping straight ahead Jazz, mellow Bossa Novas or solo Jazz piano pieces, FA076 is just the ticket!  Meanwhile back at the Ranch, FA077 churns out the cowboy country jams.  Male and female vocals tell light hearted stories of the classic American experience.  Tales of heartbreak will make you shed a tear in your beer (sniff!), or declarations of independence will make you wanna let loose with the good ol’ boys down at the bar.  You’ll be dancing the Two Step down at the Honky Tonk in no time!!

Don’t be shy ya’ll, give em’ a try!  Yee-haw!

For these and other great tracks, visit our website – search.5alarmmusic.com!

Jazz

FA076 – Cafe Jazz 2

A follow-up to Café Jazz (FA28), this album contains various small group jazz styles, with alternate instrumentations, jazz trios and solo piano versions.

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Country

FA077 – Country Vocals

A honky tonkin’, two steppin’ roundup of country vocals. Includes male/female vocals, rock, vintage and ballads.

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*If you love what you hear and need a music search, call our music director Tyler Harp at 626.304.1698. We’re happy to get you set up on the Search & Rescue site!