When I critique songs at my workshops, I always begin by asking the writers to share their intention for their song. For example, a song might be intended solely for self-expression or catharsis. Another song might be written by a performing songwriter to include on their own recording project, while… Read more...
Most of us who are in the business of creating songs are aware of the importance of writing lyrics that have universal appeal, lyrics that connect with millions of hearts. We have also heard about the importance of writing songs that emanate from our hearts, from personal experience. On the… Read more...
Broadcast Music, Inc. named Alexandre Desplat a BMI Icon at the Company’s annual Film/TV Awards last night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The award is bestowed upon composers who have made significant contributions to the realm of film and television music. The invitation-only ceremony also saluted… Read more...
Global music rights leader Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its annual Film/TV Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The ceremony saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series, and highest-ranking cable network programs. Rolfe Kent… Read more...
BMI will present two anticipated panel discussions during the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film/TV Music Conference: the “Conversation With” panel, featuring two key members of The Twilight Saga: New Moon creative hive, and the “Collaborators” panel, featuring the musical team behind HBO’s True Blood. Held October 29-30, the conference will take place… Read more...
David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire… Read more...
For one week in 2006, Jace Everett’s “Bad Things” was downloaded for free by about 210,000 iTunes users – and one of them just happened to be Six Feet Under creator Alan Ball. Country radio ignored the single but Ball ultimately resurrected the spooky-but-sexy song to play… Read more...
Friends and music industry personnel converged on BMI Nashville's main lobby April 5 to celebrate a landmark in BMI songwriter Jace Everett's burgeoning career-his first No.1 single. Performed by booming vocalist Josh Turner, "Your Man" supplied both artist and writer with their first time atop the charts.… Read more...
The City of Nashville came out in droves to raise $300,000 at the GuitarTown Auction Gala held recently at BMI's Music Row offices. The arts projected presented by Gibson Guitar culminated in a star-studded gala auction by Juliens Auctions. BMI songwriter Big Kenny of… Read more...
BMI country duo Big & Rich have been announced as the hosts of the upcoming GuitarTown Auction Gala being held on Thursday, February 23 at BMI's Music Row offices. The much anticipated event is the culmination of… Read more...
Captured at 2011 BMI Film TV Awards
