AudioSparx Newsletter - October 2010 - Hear The Fear in the Music That Powers Hollywood
AudioSparx Newsletter - October 2010
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Fall season is rocking here at AudioSparx and Halloween is fast creeping up on us! The composers at AudioSparx are
masters at creating spine-tingling Hollywood music that chills and thrills. We've got a huge library
of scary and spooky sound effects and
Halloween Horror music for your creepy productions, haunted houses,
psychological thrillers, sci-fi and similar projects.
But Don’t Take Our Word for It....
Watch the Frightening Horror Video Now!
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Horror and Halloween music for productions both creative and commercial
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Dark, sinister, brooding and ominous music perfect for film, TV and related media
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Action and adventure music ideal for high-energy cinematic uses
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Horror sound effects, featuring vampires, werewolves, zombies, monsters,
etc.
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Science fiction sound effects, featuring aliens, creatures, space sounds and more
So get your Freddy Kruger freak on by taking a listen to some
of the wild Halloween and Horror music, and our artists shown below.
And for those of you already looking ahead to Christmas, keep AudioSparx in
mind for all your Holiday, New Years, Chinese New Years and Hanukkah music, and SFX
needs. Below we highlight our top Halloween music tracks, new
MusicPacks, as well as our Top Artists and many of the 56 new artists that
signed to AudioSparx last month alone! ...The Revolution
Continues...
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Top Music Artists |
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Top Exclusive Artists |
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Top Vocal Artists |
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Top Classical Composers |
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Christmas Music & SFX
We've got a magical library of
Christmas and New Years tracks perfect for your every need,
including: Religious Christmas and Hanukkah music, secular music for the
Holidays, Jazzy Christmas & Holiday tracks, Punk Rock Holiday
Music, Roaring Fireplace SFX, Horse and Carriage SFX, Sleigh
Bells Ringing, Jingle Bells Jangling, Champagne Corks Flying,
New Year's Eve Countdowns, Party, Pub, Club & Bar Ambience, plus
75 versions of Auld Lang Syne!
We have thousands of heartwarming and whimsical music tracks for
your TV and Film productions, commercials, ad campaigns, games,
toy embedding, etc. From Jingle Bells and Sugar Plum Groove, to
Ava Maria and Deck the Halls – AudioSparx has you covered!
Make your 2010 Winter Season bright with warm Holiday Music and Sound
Effects from around the world.
Visit Santa's Studio For a Sneak Peek!
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Spotlight On Our Artists
Fear Productions and Big Fat Audio are two veteran composer groups in great
demand for their Halloween and Horror music, and sound effects. With numerous Film, TV and commercial credits
to their names in numerous genres, they are exceptionally talented and innovative -- and perfect examples
of the world-class talent at AudioSparx.
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Fear Productions
Fear Productions specialises in dark and disturbing music that chills your spine and quivers you in fright.
Terrifying and horrific sounds -- music perfect for use in all manner of Horror and Halloween productions
and settings. For haunted houses, scary films, deadly games, get Fear Productions music right here, right
now! Be verrry afraid as you click on these chilling tracks!
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Big Fat Audio
Big Fat Audio is a UK company specializing in sound effects and production music. This award-winning team
produces high quality cutting-edge audio content for all areas of the media. Performed by London's best
session musicians, and carefully edited for optimum use, Big Fat Audio's content is trusted the world over
and has been featured in Motion Pictures, TV shows, Websites, DVDs, Theatrical Productions, Ringtones and
just about anywhere that requires hot new sounds.
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Studio Privileges at AudioSparx - The
Critical Difference!
Our Hollywood, Ad Agency and Corporate clients have shown a phenomenal response to our studio download privileges offer.
AudioSparx provides select clients with the privilege to download high-resolution non-watermarked music tracks to try out in
your productions. To request this capability,
click here.
Perfect for busy sound editors, music supervisors, media developers and broadcast producers that need to "try before you buy".
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New MusicPacks & SoundPack |
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FUTURE WORLDS
32 exceptional Sci-Fi textures
exploring Future worlds and unknown locations in the Universe.
From abstract textures to evil machines to robotic sounds and
starting Spaceships to creepy alien ambiences this SoundPack
will provide you with a great variety of sounds for Sci-Fi and
Horror movies. |
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CONFIDENCE
Confidence starts off with an
arpeggiated guitar line before orchestral strings and a full
rock ensemble kicks in. Very positive and inspiring. Pack
includes several variations on the same theme. Great for sports,
victory, motivation, inspiration, winning, and much more! |
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FANTASY WORLDS
VOL. 2
Take a journey to magical lands,
strange worlds and fantasy realms, with our "Fantasy Worlds"
music collection series. From grand, sweeping, epic melodies, to
sneaky, strange musical backdrops, this collection features 15
tracks of amazement, discovery, strange worlds and mystical
atmospheres. The m |
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HORROR HALLOWEEN SUSPENSE
A brilliant collection of 10
high-quality tracks with varying lengths perfect for horror,
Halloween, suspense, mystery, drama and science fiction
projects. Edit friendly and loopable, these tracks are deeply
disturbing and horrific. You've been warned! |
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CORAZON LATINO
Romantic ballads, latin, pop music,
bright, energetic, sensuous, cheerful songs with a touch of
Mediterranean jazz, bossa, and flamenco. Performed with vocals,
guitars, orchestration and much rhythm. Catchy melodies, to
dance and sing, let's party. |
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SPIRIT OF EUROPE
VOL. 3
A collection of music drawing on the
history and cultural heritage of Europe. This collection
contains 38 audio tracks (from 12 different compositions) and 29
seamless music loops. Hot blooded Tango, softly swaying waltzes,
Greek party music and piano compositions with a historical,
pre-war feel, t |
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EVIL WITCH'S
BREW
39 tracks of blood-curdling crazed
"Witch Laughter" and dialogue including Haunted House foley
sounds for horror scenes & halloween. Warped effects, creepy
demonic laughter, scary dialogue (dry track mix's included).
Dialogue includes: Come Here My Pretty, Eat Drink & Be Scary,
and much more.. |
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FOOTSTEPS
Fantastic Real foot sounds that can
be used with any project, be it an action film that includes a
fight sequence where there are lots of foot scuffles. Or maybe a
hard chase? This sound pack contains a whole variety of foot
sounds ranging from dry mud, to dirty water, concrete and wood. |
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VEHICLE INTERIOR
Looking For car sounds that are
Real? This great set comes with the highest of quality car sound
effects that envolve doors opening and closing, vehicle drivebys.
Making a project with lots happening inside a vehicle, this set
would be great hosting sounds from all areas of a cars interior. |
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THE EDGE VOL. 4
The music in this collection lies
somewhere in the post apocalyptic borderlands between Rock,
Ambient/Horror, Hip-Hop/Urban and Industrial Techno. "Big Beat"
style drums often combine with "Big Bite" style guitar riffs,
chopped, processed and mean. It's edgy, gritty and post
apocalyptic, with a dark |
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THE EDGE VOL. 5
Another collection of gritty,
aggressive, dirty and downright nasty junk. Combining elements
of hardcore breakbeat, heavy metal, industrial doom, punk and
post-apocalyptic electronic mayhem, here's another selection of
hellish and destructive tracks by Wez Devine. This music will go
well with scenes |
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TAKE ACTION
This is big Hollywood blockbuster
cinematic trailer style stuff so strap in! Don't be fooled by
the quiet beginning. It builds to full throttle percussive
orchestra and synth, climaxing with a gigantic percussive ending
hit! Pack contains separated section edits, also 2 minute full
version, GO! |
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AMBIENT WEBSITE
BACKGROUND PACK
This Ambient Website Background Pack
contain 4 full exciting tracks and many different instruments
and emotions–from acoustic guitar to soft synths…This tracks can
be used like music, background for websites, in news, corporate
videos, flash presentations, slideshows, telecasts, podcast, TV,
radio.. |
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WINTER ECHOES
Enchanting, ethereal original music
for winter and the Christmas / New Year season. Hushed and
reverent, celebratory and uplifting, the selections in this
atmospheric music pack have been chosen to lend breathing space
to the busy holidays and help you and your clients unwind.
Guitar, piano. Other. |
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FANTASY WORLDS
VOL. 3
From grand, sweeping, epic melodies,
to sneaky, strange musical backdrops, this collection features
15 tracks of amazement, discovery, strange worlds and mystical
atmospheres. These tracks are highly useful in adventure,
fantasy, travel and exploration, discovery, culture, history and
mythology. |
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Want To See More? Check Them All Out!
MusicPacks
SoundPacks
ComposerPacks
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Hot New, Exclusive & World Music Artists at AudioSparx |
This Halloween season brings us an amazing Trick-or-Treat candy bag full of
highly seasoned composers and veteran music artists from literally all
corners of the earth. Here below we feature 6 new exclusive
artists as well as 16 hot new artists. In addition to
these, 34 other artists signed with AudioSparx last month including 23
World Music artists from such faraway and exotic places as French Polynesia, Uganda,
Ireland, Solomon Islands, Finland, Spain, Russia, Israel, Greece, France,
Denmark, India and more - far too many to list below. To see all of the artists at AudioSparx, visit the
AudioSparx Artist Directory online.
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New Exclusive Artists
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Catherine Redfern
(UK) (Exclusive
Artist!)
Catherine Redfern is an
innovative and versatile composer, performer and producer from the north
of England. After graduating with BA hons in Music Technology
specializing in composing for film and television, Catherine spent
several years touring and recording all over the UK with rock band
Mantra. This talented composer has worked with many top producers in the
music industry, and gained a wealth of acclaimed reviews and airplay
internationally. Catherine's work as a composer ranges from chilled
urban beats to warm tender melodies and dramatic, tension-fueled
soundscapes. |
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Michael Bishop
(UK) (Exclusive
Artist!)
Michael Bishop's rich,
eclectic musical background ensures he is equally at home writing a
quiet nocturne for piano and strings as he is a full on, teeth
shattering, volume eleven rock monsterpiece. After studying guitar and
classical piano, he misspent his youth in a diverse spectrum of bands
whose musical styles ranged from jazz, rock and hip hop, to Spaghetti
Western themes. The latter, inspired by the music of Morricone, Hefti
Barry and the Giallo composers sparked his passion for film music and a
desire to compose. Check out Michael's rich beats! |
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Scott Robinson
(UK) (Exclusive
Artist!)
UK composer Scott Robinson
is working on everything he's confronted with, and delivering! Scott
released his long-awaited-for collective album in 2007, and has been
working close to home and across the world mixing and producing an array
of tracks for labels and artists directly. Constantly at work even when
on the move, Scott now brings his unique and alluring music to our site,
all perfect for film, TV, documentary and a host of other media
productions. |
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Crank (UK) (Exclusive
Artist!)
UK artist Charles Thorley
is the brainchild behind "Crank" and has been playing guitar for over 20
years with a preference for Rock. Charles is now recording his own brand
of high energy rock music, displaying his originality in tracks that
express upbeat, melodic, feel-good tunes or heavy, riff-driven monsters
that take no prisoners, with influences that include such diverse icons
as Joe Satriani, Frank Zappa, Queen and Rush. More recently he has been
exploring other styles of music from high energy breakbeat to ambient
electronica, and is constantly adding to his portfolio. |
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George McFarlane
(UK) (Exclusive
Artist!)
UK Composer George
McFarlane's great music from around the world -- 12 countries to be
exact -- is the perfect accompaniment for film scores, video games, TV
or radio commercials, and other ventures. He combines all the sounds of
ethnic, tribal or ethereal colours that have captured his imagination,
but with a hard-edged twist. With trendy Rock and hot Drum'n Bass beats,
George's talent and originality shine through. His unique blend of
ethnically cultural sounds and blistering grooves were written and
recorded in London, and are a major coup for our clients and their
projects! |
Hot New Artists
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Michael Kakhiani
(Georgia)
Composer Michael Kakhiani
was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. After formal studies of
classical piano and vocals, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from
Tbilisi State Conservatory. Michael studied Songwriting at the Berklee
College of Music, and won several International piano competitions. As a
Pop/Rock Musician, Michael has released two independent albums: Listen
to the Voice, 2005 and Passion, 2009. He received airplay on local radio
and TV, and has six music videos featuring 3D Graphics. Michael writes
great music for Film, TV, websites, and corporate branding. |
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Vivian Giovani
(Greece)
Vivian (Vivi) Giovani is a
talented young composer who lives in Greece and creates music in a
variety of styles, ranging from Classical and Impressionism to Ethnic
and Electronica. She began composing music at age 14. Following studies
at various conservatories, Vivi received diplomas in Composition,
Orchestration and Piano, and has been a music teacher for the last 10
years. Vivi's music has been characterized by her teachers and peers as
innovative and imaginative. Each song has a story to tell, and Vivi
tells it with great originality and flair. |
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Andy Schofield
(UK)
UK Composer Andy Schofield
writes music for all types of media and in many styles and genres,
including ambient, classical, new age, dramatic, filmscore, choral,
orchestral, world music, and background instrumental. Andy's music was
selected for inclusion in a University film project, and he recently won
a composition competition and had his music featured in corporate
promotional videos for ICI. Andy is an exciting up-and-coming artist
whose music is perfectly suited for film, TV, documentary and corporate
branding projects. |
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Spooky Music
Bootique (USA)
Scary, creepy dramatic
music that spooks, surprises, adds a tingle to the spine, or makes you
want to hide under the covers is what Spooky Music Bootique is all
about. Add chills and thrills to any project with these exciting -- and
terrifying -- selections. |
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Michelle Qureshi
(USA)
Indiana Composer Michelle
Qureshi is an accomplished, multi-talented musician and classically
trained guitarist. Fusing instrumental artistry with a passion for
unique soundscapes, she creates simple, subtle melodies with intricately
woven layers of complex sound patterns. Michelle’s compositions cover a
variety of styles and genres, including World, Americana, Ambient,
Electronic, New Age, Lounge, and Jazz. Her music is emotional and edgy,
expertly crafted, and perfect for today’s contemporary productions. |
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Art Munson (USA)
US artist Art Munson is an
avid composer of music for television. An impressive roster of shows
utilizing his music includes Oprah (ABC), Let's Make A Deal (CBS), ABC
World News, Dance Wars (ABC), as well as over 50 shows on MTV, VH1, TLC,
NATGEO, Fox, DIY, Style and more. Because of his extensive background as
a studio guitarist, recording engineer, writer and record producer, Art
is proficient in many styles, including Pop, Rock, Dance, Latin, Funk,
R&B, Techno and Orchestral.
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James Gray (UK)
Be it unique, lush
orchestral and choral arrangements, dynamic abstract soundscapes, or an
urban, street-savvy production, UK Composer James Gray has delivered
some of the most distinctive music on television today. James’s
compositions can be heard daily on television around the world, in
documentaries or ad campaigns featuring his dynamic music. Recent
productions include campaigns for the Discovery Channel, ORANGE, SEAT,
BMW, Re branding for ITV, BBC, CINE TV, DMAX, ERSTE LIGA, and many
others. |
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Jen Tonon (USA)
Jen Tonon is a Maryland
composer who got interested in music at age 11, when she joined the
school band playing drums. Jen also plays guitar, bass and piano -- all
self-taught. She plays by ear and makes some great red-hot music in
Rock, Pop, Electronic, and Hip Hop genres. Jen has composed music for
three rock musicals, and is featured on internet TV shows and several
films, including Super Death Kill (2010); and in 2009, The Zombie Hero
and Super Tromette Action Movie Go! Other credits include educational
games, etc. |
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Robert Windpony
(USA)
Robert Windpony plays
haunting and mysterious native flute music solos, fusing World, Folk,
Alternative, Meditation and New Age genres. Each song has an ethnic and
spiritual sensibility, with various tempos, moods and techniques. Robert
performs in response to the native wisdom, "It doesn't matter what you
do for a living, what matters is what you ache for and dare to dream of
living in your heart's longing." Residing in the southwest, Robert's
journeys through deserts, high plateaus and mountains, provide the
musical and spiritual inspiration that makes his music unforgettable. |
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Sergey Firsov
(USA)
California Composer and
Producer Sergey Firsov is a great addition to our site! He has produced
and recorded music for various companies and well-known TV shows such as
Extra TV, Tyra Banks, Dr. Keith Ablow Show, TMZ, and Beyond Twisted, for
Warner Brothers (NBC), and Celebrity Justice (NBC), etc. Sergey works in
an exceptional number of genres and styles, including World Music, Rock,
Hip Hop, Dramatic, Cinematic, Corporate and News Broadcasting, and many
others. |
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Aleksandar
Dimitrijevic (Norway)
Aleksandar Dimitrijevic is
a music composer working on trailer music, video games and movies. His
music has been featured in over 30 trailers for some of the biggest
movies in the last few years, including War Of The Worlds, The
Incredible Hulk, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, Terminator
Salvation, and many others. Alex's music on our site includes new music
for movie trailers, film scores and cues, plus exciting tracks for games
and other media applications. |
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Jelixa (USA)
Jelixa is a Pop, House,
Techno, Rock, Funk recording artist sensation, born in 1980 in Brooklyn,
New York, and now residing in North Richland Hills, Texas. She has a
unique sound of "Beta Music" that consists of a variety of styles and
genres composed into a unique fusion of contemporary sounds. Jelixa is a
treat to hear and watch perform live. She brings us music that is hot
and sassy with miles of sweet grrrl swagger. Overall, Jelixa's lush
music exudes a cool urban vibe perfect TV and Film high fashion,
catwalk, and miles of romantic BF problems. |
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Richard Nye (UK)
Richard Nye's music has
been performed all over the world, recorded on CD and published. He
holds a degree in Music and a Fellowship Diploma of the London College
of Music in composition. His 2001 London South Bank debut featured his
CD Piano40, 8 'til Late, for 8 hands on two pianos, and was featured in
the national UK press. Major commissions have included orchestral and
choral works for the millennium, a major new choral work for the
Cheltenham Bach Choir, music for two large stage plays, a musical, and
music to accompany the artwork of a major British artist for his DVD. |
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Harri Kangas
(Finland)
Harri Kangas is a
versatile songwriter and producer based in Finland. He composes Rock,
Pop and Ambient orchestral instrumental tracks with soulful piano
melodies, along with cool male and female vocals. His touching lyrics
generally speak of love, betrayal and problems about finding true love
in a modern, reality-based world where bittersweet disagreements seem to
rule the day. Harri’s music is so 2010 it will help you authenticate the
sensibilities of today’s youthful demographic for your TV, Film, Indie,
and Documentary productions. |
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Adam Scourfield
(UK)
Adam Scourfield is a UK
based composer and producer. Adam has been creating music and performing
for film and theatre for a number of years, working in some of the most
prestigious concert halls in the country. From the Queen Elizabeth Hall
and Millenium Dome in London to the Snape Concert Hall, Aldeburgh, Adam
has been involved in encouraging and generating new and exciting
collaberations between film, music, art and live performance in order to
constantly produce a high quality, provocative finished product. His
growing European client list is huge and impressive. |
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John Rabbit
Bundrick (UK)
John "Rabbit" Bundrick is
a prominent American-born rock keyboardist, pianist and organist, having
played on albums by The Who, Eric Burdon, Bob Marley and the Wailers,
Roger Waters, Free, and Crawler, among several others. John is noted as
the principal musician for the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show,
and also composes and records solo albums. John toured and recorded with
fellow Texan, vocalist Johnny Nash, and played on Nash's hit single and
album "I Can See Clearly Now." |
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