BMI is proud to name esteemed composer Brian Tyler as a BMI Icon at the 38th annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 11 in Beverly Hills, CA. Tyler will be receiving the highest honor of the evening for his exceptional body of work and phenomenal success… Read more...
BMI composers Amy Andersson, Miriam Cutler, Lolita Ritmanis, Starr Parodi, Isolde Fair, Mandy Hoffman and Penka Kouneva, along with composers Anne-Kathrin Dern, Sharon Farber and violinist Nathalie Bonin, paid inspiring tribute to some of the women who have changed the course of history on Friday with their stunning concert, Women… Read more...
Even the concert’s name, Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, evokes powerful inspirational imagery. Now, this groundbreaking live-action event promises to take that emotion to the next level by celebrating some of the world’s most compelling women at 8PM on September 20, at New York City’s Alice Tully Hall. Performed… Read more...
On August 15, BMI composer Penka Kouneva’s dream of celebrating U.S. trips to space took flight when her out-of-this-world music, as well as that of several other composers, was featured during “America in Space” at the Hollywood Bowl. Performed by the LA Philharmonic and conducted by BMI composer/conductor David Newman,… Read more...
On August 24, at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Culver City, CA, BMI supported “Intrinsic Strings,” a free concert that integrated live orchestral musicians and virtual reality in an exploration of what brings people together, empowers them and brings them joy. Featuring music by LA-based contemporary film and video… Read more...
As a composer for film, television, video games and the concert stage, Penka Kouneva’s music has been called “fantastic” (Billboard) and “breath-taking” (NPR). Her many credits include the video game Prince of Persia, The Mummy VR game, the TV series Pandora, which she co-scored with BMI composer Joe Kraemer, festival… Read more...
The Alliance for Women Film Composers, in association with The Film Music Society and White Bear Public Relations, featured more than 20 female composers, many of whom BMI proudly claims as members, at “The Women Who Score: Soundtracks Live” concert on Friday, August 19, as part of Downtown Los Angeles’… Read more...
Where would iconic movies such as Star Wars, Avatar, The Godfather, or Gone with the Wind be without music? Would Downton Abbey, Dexter, or House of Cards be the same and have audiences glued to their TVs without music? Would gamers immerse into Final Fantasy or Legend of Zelda if… Read more...
Broadcast Music, Inc. composers recently participated in the Society of Composers and Lyricists’ panel on “Women Composers in Film, TV, Musical Theater and Video Games” on October 15, 2014, in Los Angeles. Moderated by BMI composer Miriam Cutler, the panel included discussions of the work of female composers, the decisions… Read more...
