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New Licensing Opportunities! 5/8/2008
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITING YOUR SONGS BELOW
PLEASE NOTE: All prior opportunities are in review and are no longer taking submissions
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MP3's ATTATCHED TO YOUR EMAILS
1. New Licensing opportunities
2. More spots available for placement at FYE Buffalo
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITING YOUR SONGS BELOW
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MP3's ATTATCHED TO YOUR EMAILS, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!!!
New opportunities for May 2008, All opportunities are pay TBD.
CURRENT Film Project: "THE KINGS OF APPLETOWN" - starring Dylan and Cole Sprouse (stars of Disney Channel’s “The SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY”), Victoria Justice (ZOEY 101), Eileen Brennan ; Directed by Bobby Moresco (Academy Award winner – CRASH, MILLION DOLLAR BABY) ; Music Supervision by Mason Cooper ; Oak Films LLC.
Status: Post Production
Story: A modern story that plays homage to Mark Twain’s classic “Tom Sawyer”... Dylan & Cole Sprouse play WILL and CLAYTON, 14-year-old cousins who are also best friends. Will, a regular school kid being raised by his Aunt, and Clayton, who lives on the other side of the tracks – often escape into their own worlds of adventure. One night, they witness a murder and theft, but out of fear decide to not tell anyone... Conflicted between proving the innocence of a man wrongfully accused and finding a hidden (stolen) treasure, the boys, with the help of their friend Betsy (Victoria Justice), engage in a game of cat and mouse with the real killer. This coming of age story, set in a timeless Americana town and dealing with typical early teenage issues, sets the characters on the edge of adulthood -- a place they may, or may not, want to venture into!
Music Needed: All songs should be lyrically clean/okay for young listeners...
PERFORMED BY:
- All artists – from new to classic, major label to independent to new and emerging...
*** UPDATE: Keeping in mind all of the above - also think Hitchcock mystery for teens (add a little dark and mysterious tones and themes to the above...)
GENERAL SONGS NEEDED:
- Timeless music that fits a wide definition of Americana or hip-folk – small town America that reflects friendship, family, adventure, mischief, teen life/issues, not wanting to grow up, etc... (no ‘love’ songs needed) - think a modern day Tom Sawyer!
- Themes/Styles should be reflected in the lyric and also the music/sonic elements, blending classic and timeless sounds with a youthful demographic. Mostly original songs, but classic/old-time “covers” okay.
TEMP IDEAS – these ideas are the palette to start your thought process with (although keep in mind the young teen demographic):
- John Mellencamp - “This Land Is Your Land” (looking for covers of this song...)
- Jimmy Rogers song “Big Rock Candy Mountain (looking for covers of this song...)
- Jimmy Rogers song (Bono’s version) “Dreaming With Tears In Your Eyes”
- Keb Mo - “Life Is Beautiful”
- John Gorka - “Around This House”
- Patty Griffin - “No Bad News”
- John Prine - “Glory Of True Love”
- others – Steve Earle, The Wreckers, Tab Benoit, Nickel Creek, Woody Guthrie, etc...
(if you've already submitted songs you would like to use for this opportunity they will be automatically considered for all opportunities , you do not have to pay or register them again. If you have already listed your music in the licensing section, there is no need to send an e-mail.
IT HAS ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS PARTICULAR OPPORTUNITY. If there is a new song you would like to add, please see the instructions below ):
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NEW FILM PROJECT: Information to be announced for public soon...
Status: Filming
Story: info listed soon...
Music Needed: The following are general styles per character types and scene settings that the director foresees needing...
- Philadelphia BLUES - songs and/or instrumental stylings
- Latin hip-hop - from JLo to Hardcore (think inner city tenements, sitting on the steps hanging out, etc.)
- Classical - opera or piano - these will play counter to "fight" scenes (think ex-bad guy fighting to save kids on the street from violence)
- Etta James type classic/timeless song - about universal love (not romantic), being saved, doing good...
- Bluesy/Rock - tough guy type sound (think underscore to an old time boxer)
Business: This is a limited budget independent film. Initial fees will be negligible, but with good box office and back end bumps. Great project to work catalogues and developing and emerging artists. Possible to work out package deals for multiple uses. Director and Producer with other films in pre-production (with larger budget / major distribution history).
(if you've already submitted songs you would like to use for this opportunity they will be automatically considered for all opportunities , you do not have to pay or register them again. If you have already listed your music in the licensing section, there is no need to send an e-mail.
IT HAS ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS PARTICULAR OPPORTUNITY. If there is a new song you would like to add, please see the instructions below ):
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GUARANTEED FYE STORE PLACEMENT IN BUFFALO NY
WE'VE OPENED MORE SPOTS!
Calling all indie artists! We have an amazing offer for you as a test market in Buffalo NY. We will place 5 units of your CDs on a special indie music rack WITH LISTENING STATION!
This is a limited time offer and will be handled on a "first come first served basis." There is a one-time setup fee of 40.00 and the program could lead to expanded placement in other FYE stores. Your 5 discs must sell within 60 days of placement or the next person in line will replace your unsold product.
If you would like to participate send 6 copies(1 reference copy will stay at our
warehouse) of your disc along with a money order for 40.00 to our warehouse.
Now the fine print!
- Product must be retail ready. Barcode and shrink wrapped cd's ONLY.
- All cd's will sell for $9.99 retail. You can try an EP but, at 9.99 people might not buy. NO singles.
- Unsold product will NOT be returned.
- Artists that sell their 5 will get restocked with 10 and so on.
- $3.79 per cd sold will be returned to artist. This is a consignment deal.
- There will be NO SHIPPING FEES for this special offer.
- You can also use our on-line technology for FREE to help try and expand store placement.
- You must set up a free account through the FYE Localeyez tab found here: http://www.fye.com/localeyez.
- If you are already placed through STS, this is considered a separate issue.
- If you are already placed at FYE stores through a different distributor, this offer is not valid.
- You must own all rights to your music and content. By sending your title, you are agreeing that you have met all legal responsibility for releasing your music.
- If you decide to use the on-line tool to help sell your cd's, send a total of 11 units and fill out the "music/dvd library" in your free account.
If you need assistance, send an e-mail to support@stretchtheskies.com
The PURPOSE of this PROGRAM is to determine what style of Indie music is best received by the shopping public at the store level. Each artist that uses this program along with the on-line portion has a REAL chance of increasing their exposure.
Send your CD's and fee to:
Stretch the Skies/Localeyez
Warehouse and Distribution
5 Bay Park
Webster NY 14580
LET'S GET SELLING!!!!
STS Staff
INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Music Licensing at Stretch The Skies
We now have access to hundreds of different music supervisors, film directors, and databases ALL OVER THE WORLD where you can now submit your music for consideration of inclusion in TV shows, films, video games, and advertisments. We work nearly 24/7 to get your music in the right hands!
Occasionally, we will send out open calls for music in our e-mail blasts. For the most part, however, we will submit your songs to the appropriate music supervisor, film, etc., BUT ONLY IF YOUR MUSIC IS IN OUR DATABASE. Therefore, if you want to be submitted, you MUST submit your music into the database.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have already submitted songs to our database, they will be automatically considered for all opportunities , you do not have to pay or register them again. If there is a new song you would like to add, follow the instructions below!
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MP3's ATTATCHED TO YOUR EMAILS!!! We cannot stress this enough!
To submit your tracks for licensing opportunities, learn about licensing and get in the game, just follow these easy steps:
1. Log into your account at www.stretchtheskies.com
(if you dont have an account with us, you can create one for free, just click here )
2. Click the button that says "Licensing"
3. Click "List Track" and follow the on-screen instructions
If you have any questions about this, we encourage you to send an email to info@stretchtheskies.com , or call 585 - 413 - 4413
Congrats to the following STS Artists:
The following artists were selected to have their music placed in a movie called "Walkin' My Baby Back Home", you can find more info on these artists by clicking their names...Congrats!
Grayson Hill
Petrella
Jerry Lee Surber
J. DiMenna
DLP.CA
Crisys
Congratulations go out to Tracy Johnson of San Diego CA.
Tracy's original song, "December" was selected as the song being used for closing credits of our first licensing opportunity!
The movie "Winter of Frozen Dreams" has already picked up major distribution and we will keep all of you posted on it's release date.
 
Tracy Johnson - Dreams In Cold Weather - Buy This CD Now
What really impressed us was the fact that the producers were concerned for the artist and requested information about potential distribution and promotion of Tracy's music....... of course we can provide that!!
Once again, congratulations Tracy!!!
Congratulations to Finespun, a rock band from New York, NY!
Their song "Invisible" was recently picked up for use in an Acuvue Contact Lense Web Commercial called "Hampton High Revealed". The song is featured 27 seconds into Episode II and can be seen at http://www.hamptonhighrevealed.com/.
The song is also featured on Finespun's EP "Against the Fallout", available for purchase below. Dont forget to go to http://www.hamptonhighrevealed.com/ and enter the sweepstakes!
Finespun "Against the Fallout"- Buy This CD Now
Also available from Stretch The Skies and Akasha Multimedia:
 Buy This Audiobook Now!
Swimming with Sharks: A Real-World How-To Guide to Success (and Failure) in the Business of Music
Written by Bernadette Giacomazzo and Melissa Deskovic
Narrated by Bernadette Giacomazzo
Music by
DOE
www.myspace.com/iamdoe
FINESPUN
www.myspace.com/finespun
and
A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE
www.myspace.com/aconspiracyofhope |
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THE REVIEWS
“They don't pull any punches...they write well with a keen eye on how the music business has changed beyond recognition in the past five years.” – Metal 4 Life (UK)
“A no-nonsense, tough-love book about the music industry.” – NYScene.com
“What a fantastic book! Highest respect to all those involved.” – Kelli Wright, Kelli Wright Publicity (Australia)
“Great book! Funny as hell.” – Stephen Key, CEO of Hot Picks
“This book contains a lot of stuff that bands who aspire to make it big – to swim with the sharks – ought to know.” – R*E*P*E*A*T* Fanzine (UK) |
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