The last 30 years reshaped the music business in a way we never could have imagined. Music as a product changed dramatically (e.g. from LPs to MP3s) and the ups and downs in worldwide sales would make the most hardened theme park visitor queasy. Nonetheless, we have yet to experience the biggest switchback on this…
Writing songs in the jungles of Ubud on Bali, Indonesia
Producer/writer/publisher Ricky Rick sent us this one to remind us that sometimes your environment can make all the difference to your inspiration. Lost in the jungles of beautiful Ubud on the Indonesian island of Bali, Ricky writes “a week on Bali is more productive and inspirational…
Gonna Fly Now
This iconic song was never a radio chart hit or best-selling single. But the Bill Conti song “Gonna Fly Now” has a huge fan following in its own right. Best known as the theme song to the Oscar-winning movie “Rocky” starring Sylvester Stallone, this song has an inspirational power to those who…
Happy?
Very few record producers have made the successful jump to performing as artists themselves. Pharrell of Neptunes production fame not only made the jump, but also stormed the charts with his global hit song “Happy”. We love the energy and fun vibe of the music video. Happy happy!