615 Music Acquires Kingsize Music Library!
September 1, 2010
 NASHVILLE, September 01, 2010
--- 615 Music, one of the world's leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for "Outstanding Original Song" for NBC's "Today Show," has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. Randy Wachtler, CEO/Founder, 615 Music, made the announcement.
Based in New York, the Kingsize Music Library is known for its real, organic music, written and produced by some of the most talented people in the industry. Tracks from Kingsize Music are in use by major media outlets worldwide.
Check out the full article at ShootOnline.com.
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615 Music in the U.K.!
August 25, 2010
 615 Music in the U.K.! Welcome aboard (and abroad!) Danielle Wade, our UK-based Music Consultant, who is available to assist you in finding the perfect music.
Contact Danielle at danielle@615music.com or visit our UK website at www.615music.co.uk.
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The Morning Blend for Journal Broadcast Group
August 6, 2010
 We just posted a video of the opening theme of "The Morning Blend" for Journal Broadcast Group. It's a catchy tune with positive and upbeat feel.
Check it out below, and also take a look at the behind-the-scenes making of the theme.
Watch "The Morning Blend" show open.
Listen to the "The Morning Blend" theme.
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Megamind Trailer Gets Mega Scoring Stage Cut
July 28, 2010
 The new animated film from Dreamworks, Megamind, debuted some exclusive content at Comic-Con. The extended footage included "Age of Heroes" from SS-005 - Action/Adventure - Positive.
The film stars voice acting from Brad Pit, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill and is slated for a release in November 2010.
Click here to watch the Megamind trailer.
Click here to hear "Age of Heroes".
Click here for more information on Megamind at Comic-Con.
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Steven Seagal: Action Man Trailer From Five USA
July 28, 2010
 Just posted a brand spankin' new trailer from Five USA in the United Kingdom. This one features Steven Seagal in all his tail-kicking glory in a promo for Steven Seagal: Action Man.
The trailer features "Dark Metro" and a custom edit of "Gods of Rock" from SS-020 - Epic Rock.
Click here to watch the Steven Seagal: Action Man trailer.
Click here to hear Dark Metro.
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615 Music Wins 2010 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song
June 28, 2010
 Nashville, TN, June 28, 2010 -- 615 Music is the Winner of a 2010 Daytime Emmy Award in the “Outstanding Original Song” category. Company President Randy Wachtler and songwriter Greg Barnhill were on hand in Los Angeles on Friday, June 25th to receive the honor in person, during the 37th Annual Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment Emmy Awards event.
“The team here at 615 Music is very proud to have been involved in the making of such a memorable song to promote the “Today” show with NBC. As a company, we are proud of our ongoing relationship with NBC and of the award-winning work we do together,” said Wachtler.
 615’s winning song, “Your Day is Today,” was written by Wachtler and songwriter Greg Barnhill for the “Today” Show on NBC, featuring vocals by Paisley Van Patten.
Watch the "Your Day Is Today" Promo.
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Adam Zelkind Honored by ASCAP Film & TV Music Awards
June 25, 2010
 Adam Zelkind was the recipient of three 2010 ASCAP Film & Television Music Awards, which honor ASCAP composers and publishers of the most performed music in television and box office movies.
These wins were:
- Most Performed Themes and Underscore
- Top Television Series - I Love Money 2
- Top Television Series - Rock of Love 3
The award-winning composer has created an original production music CD for 615 Music. Zelkind's new project, entitled "Reality TV - Upbeat" (SFL-1188), is currently available for license at search.615music.com.
Congratulations, Adam, on your honors!
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CCTV News Music Package Rebrands CCTV-9 Beijing, China
June 8, 2010
 CCTV News Music Package created for CCTV Network in Beijing, China; featuring 12 themes and over 100 cuts.
Click to hear the Icon Montage.
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Mister Cocktail promo for Conforama (France)
May 27, 2010
 Mister Cocktail promo for Conforama, featuring Cuban Dance from SFL-1051 - Latin Festival. This placement comes from our French distributor, Justement Music.
Click here to watch the video.
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Urban Combat Video for National Guard
May 25, 2010
 The "Urban Combat" video for the National Guard features "National Security" from SS-004 - Action/Adventure - Dark.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here to hear "National Security."
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MLB Extra Innings Spot for Comcast
April 26, 2010
 Major League Baseball - MLB Network/MLB Extra Innings spot for Comcast, featuring "No Alternative" from PA-016 - Alt Rock.
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The Braves Play Here 2010 for Peachtree TV and Atlanta Braves ft. John Rich
April 23, 2010
 615 Music teamed up with Peachtree TV and the Atlanta Braves for "The Braves Play Here". The 2010 theme features Warner Brothers Recording Artist, John Rich.
Click here to watch "The Braves Play Here" video.
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615 Music Launches Song Street Records, A Fresh New Source of Music for Film & TV Clients
March 29, 2010
 615 Music has launched a new business venture entitled "Song Street Records," which the company is marketing as "A virtual record label for a virtual world." Randy Wachtler, 615 Music President and CEO, made the announcement.
Click here to view the full article.
Click here to visit SongStreetRecords.com.
Composers and artists, click here to submit your music to Song Street Records.
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Check out the 615 Music Blog!
March 25, 2010
 The 615 Music Blog is now up and running at blog.615music.com. Along with our Twitter page and Facebook group, the 615 Music Blog gives us a better opportunity to network with our clients on a more personal level.
We'll be posting helpful video tips, an inside look at some of our recording sessions, the latest news, and more!
The 615 Music Blog can be accessed from the What's New drop-down menu on our site. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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"Connect" News Music Package for KTLA-TV
February 3, 2010
 The "Connect" News Music Package was created for KTLA-TV. This package features 11 themes and over 585 cuts. This package is not available for license.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here to hear the montage.
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A Positive Look At Chevy Volt
January 21, 2010
 Chevy Volt spot for Chevrolet.com, featuring "Happy 2B With You" from SFL-1160 - Positive Pop Grooves.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here to listen to "Happy 2B With You".
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GMC Acadia To Do List Holiday Event
December 18, 2009
 Original music was composed for the GMC Acadia To Do List Holiday Event, which features "Xmas in New Jersey" from MMP-087 - Christmas Rock.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here to hear the track, "Xmas in New Jersey."
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"Coverage" News Music Package for WSB-TV
September 21, 2009
 The "Coverage" News Music Package was created for WSB-TV. The package features 16 themes and over 900 cuts.
Click here to listen to a montage of the Coverage package.
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"Your Day Is Today" for Today Show on NBC
September 10, 2009
 Check out the video for "Your Day Is Today," composed for Today Show on NBC!
Click here to watch the video.
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Matt Fisher joins 615 Music
September 1, 2009
 Matt Fisher joins 615 Music as Director of Licensing, Film Division. In his new role, Fisher will oversee the company’s nationwide film industry presence.
Click here to read the full story.
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We All Need A Hero
August 28, 2009
 Check out the video for "We All Need A Hero," composed for WKYC-TV and Gannett TV.
Click here to watch the video.
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Dennis Dunn Joins 615 Music
August 3, 2009
 615 Music today announced that Dennis Dunn has joined the company in the newly created position of Senior Advisor, Sales and Strategic Development.
Click here to read the full story.
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615 Music at W.C. Handy Festival 2009
August 1, 2009
 Randy Wachtler and ASCAP joined a few others for the "Film and TV Music" panel at the MSMA (Muscle Shoals Music Association/W.C. Handy Festival). This panel joined some of the industry’s top professionals to talk about the current trends in TV/Film Music.
Click here for a larger version of the photo.
Left to right in photo:
John Briggs - ASCAP
Randy Wachtler - 615 Music
Shawna Hilleary - Artist Law Group
Cliff Downs - EMMY award winning composer
Chad Green - ASCAP
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615 Music Get 3 Daytime Emmy Nominations!
May 15, 2009
615 Music was nominated three times in the same category for a Daytime EMMY in the "Outstanding Original Song" category. Below are the three pieces that were nominated (click each to view a video sample):
Why I Love Today for Today Show on NBC
There's More Today, Everyday for Today Show on NBC
Be There for NASCAR on Speed TV
Click here to view entire list of EMMY nominations.
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Introducing the New 615 Music Search
January 15, 2009
 615 Music is proud to announce the release of its new online music search system, "615 Music Search". The new system has streamlined the search process and will allow you to find the perfect track with ease!
You can now search and download tracks on the new 615 Music Search system by clicking on the "Search and Download Music" button or by clicking here.
The new 615 Music Search is a great upgrade for 615 Music and our clients but it is different from the current system. So, in order to help simplify this transition we have included a series of web tutorials to help familiarize you with the new search system!
615 Music Search - Basic Tips
Advanced Search Tips
Live Q&A (Pre-recorded)
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615 Production Music Help Rooms To Go With National Ad Campaign
October 28, 2008
615 Music recently teamed up with Rooms To Go for two spots in their new national ad campaign. Click the images below to view the spots.
Spot 1
Track used: Action Plan from SFL116 - Promo Underscore.
Spot 2
Track used: Mind Crime from SFL1165 - I-Team Investigative Vol. 3.
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Scott Hamilton at 615 Production Music Studios
October 16, 2008
 Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton recently stopped by 615 Production Music studios to cut a voiceover track.
Click here to view Scott's photo with 615 Music President Randy Wachtler and VP Operations and Engineering, Aaron Gant.
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615 Music Keeps It Elementary Cool!
September 16, 2008
 615 Music is working on a new score for film "Elementary Cool" by director Scott Krischenbaum.
Click here to read the message from Scott. (PDF)
Click here to visit the Elementary Cool website.
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Shelly Walker Joins 615 Music
August 27, 2008
 615 Music has named longtime production music executive Shelly Walker to the new position of Director of Licensing, Television Network Division. 615 Music President and CEO Randy Wachtler made the announcement.
Click here to read the full press release.
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615 Music at MSMA music panel 2008
July 23, 2008
 Randy Wachtler and ASCAP have once again put together a Film and TV Music session for the MSMA (Muscle Shoals Music Association/W.C. Handy Festival). Randy has put together some of the industry’s top professionals to talk about the current trends in TV/Film Music.
Click here for a larger version of the photo.
Left to right in photo:
John Briggs - ASCAP
Paul Majors - Majors Music
Shauna Hilleary - Artists law Group
Janine Kerr - NBC Music Services, Los Angeles
Randy Wachtler - President, 615 Music
Chad Green - ASCAP
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ASCAP & 615 Music Present Charlotte Sometimes at the Promax|BDA Conference
June 26, 2008
 ASCAP and 615 Music once again presented the musical kick-off to the Promax|BDA Conference in New York City on June 17, 2008, featuring Charlotte Sometimes.
Click here for more information.
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615 Music and ASCAP Present Charlotte Sometimes at PROMAX/BDA 2008
June 13, 2008
 615 Music and ASCAP are proud to present a live performance by the hot new group, Charlotte Sometimes at this year's Promax/BDA conference.
Check out the band's debut album Waves and the Both of Us and hear their hit single, "How I Could Just Kill a Man." The band performs at the conference opening in the Grand Ballroom at 4pm, June 17.
While you're at Promax, don't forget to swing by to see 615 Music at booth #12!
Click here to see the ad.
Click here to visit the Charlotte Sometimes website.
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615 Music President Randy Wachtler hosts party to raise funds for Nashville's Man of the Year 2008
May 15, 2008
 Music business veteran Randy Wachtler of 615 Music hosted a gala on May 14, 2008 to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of his campaign for Nashville's Man & Woman of the Year 2008.
Nashville singer-songwriters Phil Vassar, Lee Roy Parnell, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and Dave Berg performed at the intimate event at Wachtler's home. Guests included many of Wachtler's music industry friends, Titans coach Jeff Fisher and NFL star Neil O'Donnell.
More information and photos can be found at the page below.
Click here to view a copy of the mailer.
Click here to view the original mailer.
Also, check out the news on Restless Heart's website!
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"The Braves Play Here" for Peachtree TV
April 1, 2008
 615 Music and Peachtree TV team up to produce "The Braves Play Here," featuring James Otto on vocals.
Click here to hear the track.
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615 composes first ever 5.1 surround news music package
March 13, 2008
 The first ever 5.1 surround news music package, composed by 615 Music, was highlighted in a recent TVNewsDay article.
Click here to read the article.
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615 Music and NBC Team Up For "Why I Love Today" Campaign
March 13, 2008
 After the success of their work together for the "Today Show," 615 Music and NBC team up again on a new campaign for "Why I Love Today!"
Click here to read the entire article.
Visit our Custom Services page for audio and video of the "Why I Love Today" theme.
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"4 L.A."
January 9, 2008
 The video just landed for "4 L.A." for KNBC-TV. Original song by 615 Music featuring upbeat, contemporary arrangement and sounds. Lead vocals by J. Skorik
Click here to watch the video and hear the full theme.
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NESN Sports 615 Music
January 9, 2008
 615 Music recently provided themes for Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins for NESN.
Boston Red Sox theme for NESN used in all broadcasts for the Red Sox. Theme features driving guitars and drums.
Boston Bruins theme for NESN features a rap-core style track. Composed and produced by T. Snider and R. Wachtler for 615 Music.
Click here to watch the new themes.
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615 Music's 20th Anniversary Video
October 16, 2007
 We at 615 Music are celebrating our 20th anniversary! Here is a video with greetings from the stars!
Click here to view the 20th Anniversary Video.
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615 Music Acquires Metro Music Inc.
September 10, 2007
 615 Music has acquired renowned music library company Metro Music Inc. 615 Music President and CEO Randy Wachtler, and Mitch Coodley, Owner/Composer of Metro Music Inc., jointly made the announcement.
Click here to read the entire article.
Click here to visit the Metro Music website.
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"There's More Today Everyday"
August 20, 2007
 615 Music provided NBC with a new song to promote the new hour of the Today Show.
Click here to hear the theme
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615 Music in "Live Free or Die Hard" Trailer
April 4, 2007
 The new trailer for "Live Free or Die Hard" features a track from the 615 Music Platinum Series library. The track featured is "Goth" off of SFL-1148 - Epic Choir.
Click here to watch the trailer.
Click here to hear "Goth".
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TV Week Article
April 3, 2007
 TV Week recently ran a blurb mentioning the National Daytime Emmy nomination for "It's a New Day, Today!"
Click here to read the original blurb.
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Today Show Theme Gets Daytime Emmy Nomination!
March 14, 2007
NBC's Today Show has received a Daytime Emmy Nomination for its new theme song from 615 music called "It's a New Day, Today!"
According to MediaBistro.com, "The Daytime Emmy Nominations, announced today, included Today's nom for 'Outstanding Original Song.' Randy Wachtler and Greg Barnhill of 615 Music and Frank Radice of NBC are credited as composers/lyricists.
Today is up against two Guiding Light songs, one from Passions, and one from The Young and the Restless... "
Click here for more information.
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Scoring Stage Sampler Montage Now Available!
February 15, 2007
 A fierce live orchestra, a fresh contemporary sound, a new industry standard.
Scoring Stage is the new standard in music for Film/TV, Trailers, and Gaming. The initial collection features 50 themes and over 250 cuts covering "Action/Adventure - Positive," "Action/Adventure - Dark," "Suspense/Mystery/Horror," "Light Comedy/Quirky," and "Romance/Heartwarming."
Our composers have written and recorded to the very highest quality standards with a 65-piece LIVE orchestra, with some surprising twists and turns. Delivery is by hard-drive, digital download or CD.
Click here to hear the montage.
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KCAL/KCBS: New Themes for HD Launch
February 14, 2007
Formerly the Viacom package, the latest updates to "Newstime" and "Newsforce" will provide the theme of the HD launch for KCAL/KCBS.
Click here to hear the updated montages.
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Ghost Rider Trailer
February 12, 2007
 The chilling new trailer for Ghost Rider features a cut from our music library. The track featured is "Goth" from our SFL-1148 - Epic Choir disc.
Click here to view the trailer.
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In-Sink V.4 (Indiana)
February 12, 2007
In-Sink V.4 created for Indiana features 20 themes and over 250 cuts.
Click here to listen to In-Sink V.4 (Indiana).
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"Something to Believe In"
February 12, 2007
 "Something To Believe In" song created for Indiana's News Center.
Click here to view the video.
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"Sentimental Journey" - 55th Anniversary Theme for Today Show
February 12, 2007
 "Sentimental Journey" - 55th Anniversary Theme for Today Show. This special arrangement of "Sentimental Journey" takes viewers through 55 years of the Today Show on NBC.
Click here to view the video.
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Meredith Vieira and John Mayer Meet in Elevator
November 15, 2006
 Meredith Vieira and John Mayer meet in the elevator at NBC. Meredith talks to John about the new theme song, "It's a New Day, Today."
Click here to watch the video.
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KPIX - "Always Worth Your Time"
November 6, 2006
Check out the latest package for KPIX-TV entitled "Always Worth Your Time." With over 20 themes and 830 cuts and 12 CD's, it's one of the largest News packages we've ever done.
Click here to listen to the package.
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615 Music Podcast - Episode 1
September 27, 2006
 Check out 615 Music's first podcast! In this first episode, the 615 Music crew talks about the new releases, the 615 Song Catalog, and custom projects including "The Unexpected" for WKRN-TV and "It's a New Day, Today" for NBC.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
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Spider-man 3 Trailer
August 1, 2006
Spider-man is back! The Spider-man 3 trailer features music from SFL-1137 - Dramatic Drones and Beds.
Click here to see the trailer.
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615 Music Brings in a New Day!
June 5, 2006
 ":It's a New Day Today": is a new song to promote Meredith Vieira as the new Anchor on NBC's ":Today Show.":
Click here to see the video.
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615 Music Completes Live Orchestra News Music Package
June 5, 2006
 615 Music, providers of original, custom, and library production music for television networks and programs, feature films, radio, commercials, on-air promos, interactive applications and multi-media clients, has completed a live orchestra TV news music package entitled "Tower V.3."
Picured (L-R): 615 Music Composer Tom Snider, 615 Pres./CEO Randy Wachtler, VP-Creative Services WMAQ-TV/Chicago Diane Hannes, and 615 Music Chief Engineer Aaron Gant.
Click here to see the picture.
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615 Music and CMT Insider
April 17, 2006
To celebrate this successful TV show's 100th episode, CMT came to 615 for a whole new show package.
Click here to hear the CMT Insider montage.
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615 Music Drives Toyota
April 17, 2006
 This Toyota commercial features music from the 615 Music Library. The track used is "Finish Line" from SFL-1068 - Spirit of Victory.
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Chicken Little gets some help from 615 Music!
October 18, 2005
"The sky is falling," and 615 Music is helping to get the word out in the new trailer for Disney's upcoming animated adventure, Chicken Little. The track used is "Merengue Sensacion" from SFL-1051 - Latin Festival.
Click here to view the trailer.
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615 Music helps Disney with some Family Favorites
October 10, 2005
615 Music recently helped Disney create a national cable and radio spot promoting family programming on cable TV. The track used in the spots is "Feelin' Good", from the recent addition to our Positive Piano series: SFL-1141 - Positive Piano Vol. 2.
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615 Music Library and HBO
April 13, 2005
If you've been watching HBO lately, you may have heard some of 615's heralded library music. HBO and Soprano Productions, the division of HBO that produces the famed Sopranos series, recently aquired the 615 Music Library. Also, HBO recently chose to use a cut from SFL-1062 "Lava Lounge" as part of a spot promoting the airing of "Scooby Doo: The Movie."
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615 Music on the Tube
November 14, 2004
615 Music gives you a new reason to stay at home and watch TV. You can check out our music in such shows as: Dateline, Smallville, Regis and Kelly, Charmed, King of the Hill and Comedy Central's Graham Norton Effect.
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615 Music Chills NCIS on CBS
November 10, 2004
CBS featured a 615 Music Library track on a recent episode of NCIS. The featured track was "Fleeting Solace" by Chris Griffin, and can be heard on SFL-1126 Techno/Dance/Chillout. Click below to hear this cut, and others, from this CD.
Check out SFL1126 Techno/Dance/Chillout
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615 Music Celebrating 20th Anniversary
June 16, 2004
 We're celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Over the last 20 years, we've dedicated ourselves to providing the highest quality music to clients around the world. Today, 615 Music stands as the most innovative and reliable source for production music, and we continue to set the standard in the industry. Thanks to all our friends and colleages who've supported us supported for the past 20 years. Come along with us for a fun and exciting journey as we dive into the next 20!
Click here to view our 20th Anniversary Presentation!
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ASCAP Mixer Event
May 5, 2004
615 Music was pleased to be part of the ASCAP Mixer Event in Spring of 2004. Click here to see a photo that was taken at the event. Pictured, from left to right, is Phil Crosland, Sr. VP Marketing ASCAP, Randy Wachtler, President 615 Music Companies, Paul Williams songwriter and ASCAP Board Member, and John Briggs Writer Relations.
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