Since 1966, Trod Nossel Productions and Recording Studios, cited by the media as “one of the longest running recording studios of it’s kind in existence,” has been an icon in the music industry since founded by the late, oral surgeon turned music mogul, Thomas ‘Doc’ Cavalier. From 1962-1966, it was Syncron Sound Studios (hence the rare, sought-after Syncron microphones, AU7a and S10) when Doc purchased it before renaming it Trod Nossel 1966.

The studio’s comfortable, vintage vibe houses a collection of memorabilia on its walls; an original letter and release of “No Good To Cry,” by The Wildweeds, from Phil Chess (Chess Records/Cadet label), Andrew Loog Oldham (who describes “life on the Trod Nossel Studios lot” as “an American movie” – Chapter 6 in a Sirius Radio commentary) book cover posters, “Stoned,” and “2Stoned,” early Rolling Stones poster, Motley Crue platinum record for Cub Koda cover “Smokin’ In The Boys Room,” Grammy nominations for Pinetop Perkins, Howlin’ Wolf, and a plethora of recording clients’ CD projects.

The two studios have an eclectic blend of analog, boutique, vintage and custom gear, and two independent digital state-of-the-art Pro Tools rigs (HD2/HD3). Everything has a story, from the EMT plate reverb to the Yamaha C7 Grand piano; from the control room (formerly the anechoic chamber built in part by Technical Expert, Danny Zellman), to the vintage Neuman U47s, the main sound room (which doubled as a television studio) and everything in between.

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Levi Riggs was recently signed to the elite roster of international, Country/Americana music label Lure Records, home of such legendary performers as Charlie Louvin, Van Howard, The Tennessee Three, Jack Green, and Ernie Ashworth. The award-winning and Hall of Fame executives at the helm of Lure Records, Todd Washburn and Ken Pearson, two names synonymous with music industry success, were immediately impressed with Levi’s vocal qualities and capabilities as a writer.

They claim, “It takes a lot more than a guitar and a song…it takes talent. REAL talent.” These well-known music industry pros believe Levi Riggs has what it takes, and are backing him up all the way.

For Levi, who grew up in rural Indiana, Country music is home. “To me, Country music is the voice of America. It speaks to our daily life. At my shows, I sing rockin’ fun songs and love songs. I thank our veteran’s for protecting our freedom and I sing ‘How Great Thou Art’ to thank God for His blessings.”

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Giorgio’s new album is real, and it’s called “The Party of the Century,” probably the most spectacular music record project ever happened. Two years of intense work all around the world, 30 of the world’s most influential and legendary musicians put together by the tireless enthusiasm of the young talent Giorgio Onorato Aquilani.

Wanting to make something remarkable, Giorgio wrote down 10 original songs together with his lyric partner Ivan Nossa dreaming to involve the best musicians on earth. Together, they’ve come up with what may soon be considered one of the most original of new music releases.

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Teen phenom Sarah Lonsert won the Overall Grand Prize of the 14th Annual USA Songwriting Competition along with co-writers Jonathan George and Jami Templeton. Her winning song “Dancing Through Life” will be on the USA Songwriting Competition’s compilation CD this year. Sarah is only 17 years old and she not only broke the first prize record of being the youngest winner but also the overall grand prize winner of being the youngest winner ever. The previous youngest first prize winner was Kate Voegele, who won in 2005 at 18 years old.

Adrianne Gonzalez was the youngest overall grand prize winner at 22 years old when she won in 1999. Sarah also won first prize in the Dance/Electronica category, making her the first from that category to ever win the overall grand prize.

Sarah Lonsert will be releasing a full length CD this year. Although Sarah suffers from autism, she is a budding singer-songwriter and has also won an award at the L.A. Music Awards last year.

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Guthy-Renker announced today that multi-platinum superstar Katy Perry has signed on to appear in television spots and online marketing campaigns sharing her personal experience fighting acne and finding Proactiv Solution. Katy will play an integral role in the leading acne system’s exciting new 2010 campaign which will introduce new technology and services. In keeping with a nearly 15-year tradition of real celebrity customer endorsements, Katy will tell her personal story of how she struggled with acne and how Proactiv helped her take control.

The Grammy-nominated artist — adored for her larger-than-life charisma and pin-up girl style — exudes confidence on the stage and in front of the camera. Yet, Katy’s confidence was shaken by acne.

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8th Independent Music Awards Recipient Eric Wilson “Folk Singer/Songwriter of the Year” has entered into a 5-year Management Agreement with Houston, TX-based ear4sounds Entertainment & Productions. The Eric Wilson ‘People’s Choice’ Award Winning Album “The Twenties” has garnered singles “Smokescreen” and “Now”, placement on MTV’s “The Real World: Brooklyn” and “The Hills” acclaimed television series.

Eric Wilson is managed by Darlene Reece and is a welcomed addition to the ear4sounds Entertainment & Productions umbrella, which is comprised of individuals with many years experience in the Global Career Path Planning of high profile music and film industry clients.

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Madonna’s most recent stage extravaganza, the “Sticky & Sweet” concert, will be released on March 30th, it was announced today by Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company. “Sticky & Sweet”, which was produced by Live Nation, was the most successful tour by a solo artist in history and was seen by over 3.5 million fans in 32 countries around the world.

The show, which will be distributed by Warner Bros Records, will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray and CD and will include many of the Material Girl’s hits from the course of her unprecedented career including, “4 Minutes,” “Like a Prayer,” “Hung Up” and “Ray of Light”. Filmed in Buenos Aires, over four days to a crowd exceeding 256,000 fans, the concert also includes a show stopping moment when Madonna performs a historic “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” to a thunderous audience response from her Argentine fans.

Also included are several hits from the multi-Grammy winner’s most recent CD “Hard Candy” which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. The DVD also includes 30 minutes of exclusive footage filmed behind the scenes during the course of the tour.

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Grammy Award winning guitarist Steve Vai struck gold twice recently as his latest concert film, “Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are,” went Gold in both the USA and Canada.

“After 30 years in this business it’s very rewarding to see that your contribution is still being recognized. Thanks to the fans … really!” said Vai.

In addition, “Now We Run” from the live DVD, is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental.

“Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are” is available on double DVD, Blu-ray and a single CD. Later this year, Favored Nations will release “Where The Other Wild Things Are,” a 10 track CD of songs from the concert that did not make the first CD.

2010 marks Steve Vai’s 30th Anniversary in the music business. Vai first stepped into the spotlight in 1980 as a touring member of the legendary Frank Zappa’s touring band.

In January, Vai will enter the studio to record his next solo album for Favored Nations and later this year, he will embark on a World Tour that will take him through all of 2011.

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The Smiths

A four-man band. Hit-breaking singles. Hand in Glove. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now. Sheila take a bow. Shoplifters of the World. Jeane. Top-breaking records in UK charts. Hit makers.  Johnny Marr. Morrissey. Andy Rourke. Mike Joyce. Those are just some of the keywords and key phrases that make up the “The Smiths“. Oh yes, their songs are back on track especially with its being a part of the offbeat musically-inclined film by Marc Webb – 500 Days of Summer.

“Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” and “There Is a Light that Never Goes Out” are two of the songs featured on Webb’s movie starred by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The latter song is the one being played on Tom’s (Levitt) I-pod on the elevator scene. Here’s a lyrics of the song:

“There Is a Light that Never Goes Out”

by The Smiths

Take me out tonight
Where there’s music and there’s people
And they’re young and alive
Driving in your car
I never never want to go home
Because I haven’t got one
Anymore

Take me out tonight
Because I want to see people and I
Want to see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don’t drop me home
Because it’s not my home, it’s their
Home, and I’m welcome no more

And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure – the privilege is mine

Take me out tonight
Take me anywhere, I don’t care
I don’t care, I don’t care
And in the darkened underpass
I thought Oh God, my chance has come at last
(But then a strange fear gripped me and I
Just couldn’t ask)

Take me out tonight
Oh, take me anywhere, I don’t care
I don’t care, I don’t care
Driving in your car
I never never want to go home
Because I haven’t got one, da …
Oh, I haven’t got one

And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure – the privilege is mine

Oh, There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out
There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out

The Smiths was formed in England when Marr decided to create a band together with Morrissey and later formed a duo. Shortly after, the duo chose the name “The Smiths” as a sign of uniqueness to oppose all the other bands who got complex names in order to emphasize their music. Throughout the years, this four-man band was able to release 12 albums with much of its singles making it to the topmost spots of the UK Charts. With this brief history, The Smiths is an excellent choice as part of the musical scoring of the film, 500 Days of Summer. Sing in to your favorite Smiths song and say “I love The Smiths” after. *winks*

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500 Days of Summer Soundtracks

Who would ever think that “500 Days of Summer” is not a love story. Well, it is definitely not a love story. It was just about a simple office guy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who meets an ordinary girl (Zooey Deschanel) with extraordinary charisma as the narrator said upfront at the start of the film as if forewarning us audience to keep low our expectations towards the movie. Nevertheless, it was very accurate because (oops! spoiler alert) towards the end of the movie, one can understand why.

The movie as directed by Marc Webb -a renowned music video director who has worked with music stars such as Regina Spektor, Green Day, and My Chemical Romance.  Given with that fact, the movie is tuned with pop songs from Regina Spektor, The Smiths, and many more.  The movie’s track listing is composed of cool songs which sets the tone for the whole movie.

Here is the complete list of soundtracks in the movie:

1. A Story of Boy Meets Girl – Mychael Danna and Rob Simonson

2. Us – Regina Spektor

3. There is A Light That Never Goes Out – The Smiths

4. Bad Kids – Black Lips

5. Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want – The Smiths

6. There Goes The Fear – Doves

7. You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates

8. Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap

9. Quelqu’un M’a Dit – Carla Bruni

10. Mushaboom – Feist

11. Hero – Regina Spektor

12. Bookends – Simon & Garfunkel

13. Vegabond – Wolfmother

14. She’s Got You High – Mumm-Ra

15. Here Comes Your Man – Meaghan Smith

16. Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want – She & Him

Track No. 3 is the song played on the famous scene of the movie wherein Tom is joined by Summer in the elevator and she overhears the song being played on Tom’s Ipod as she says “I Love The Smiths“. The whole album of the movie is a total package. Kudos to the whole team of the film who successfully put together different artists despite the legal and other challenges it may meet along the way. Go ahead, grab your own disc now and just like Summer, (both the character and the season) you’ll wish it never ends or stops playing.

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