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Stephen Arnold – America’s Most Heard Least Known Composer

Stephen Arnold, the big guy over here at Stephen Arnold Music, was recently profiled in the summer edition of “Dallas Hotel Magazine”.  This in-depth article covers Stephen’s roots, his thoughts on Sonic Branding and why it is so important, the reason for writing his book “A Story of Six Strings”, technology, connectivity and life today at SAM! Just click the link below to download a PDF of the article: Stephen […]

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Remembering 9/11

The events of 9/11 stir a wide range of vivid emotions. Last year we were honored to distill the essence of that infamous day into a musical score that accompanied CNN’s 10th Anniversary Commemoration. The rhythm is purposeful and insistent with a melody that is simultaneously somber and hopeful. The range and complexity of emotions surrounding 9/11 goes far beyond words. This was a unique opportunity for Stephen Arnold Music […]

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Custom Channel ID and Promo for AXS TV (Formerly HDNet)

The highly anticipated launch of AXS TV and the channel’s new brand identity focuses on live entertainment and lifestyle programming. Weaving together sound design, live instruments and modern rhythms, the Channel ID and Promo music pieces were created to capture the anticipation and atmosphere that comes from being front and center at a live event. AXS TV is committed to presenting the best of pop culture. We knew that called […]

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Locals Only News Music Package Wins 2012 PromaxBDALocal Award

We are proud to announce our “Locals Only” News Music Package has won a PromaxBDALocal Award in the “Music Package/Post Score or Instrumental Theme with or without Vocals” category. Locals Only is the first user-sourced station/news music branding package. Driven by an entirely new user/client-sourced workflow, Locals Only is an innovative syndicated music package that provides its clients with music branding that constantly evolves and refreshes. Users share a market […]

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Guitar Giveaway & Book Signing at PromaxBDA 2012

It’s that time of year again – yep, it’s time to head off to one of our favorite creative conferences – PromaxBDA 2012. This years conference will take place from June 12-14th in downtown Los Angeles at L.A. Live. We’re always excited to be part of the show and this year we have a couple of great guitars to giveaway plus a Mary Francis guitar shaped leather purse. Stephen will […]

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Stephen Arnold Book Signing and Little Kids Rock Charity Event at Two Old Hippies in Nashville

Thursday, June 7th, our very own Stephen Arnold will be doing “A Story of Six Strings” book signing event for a good cause! All book proceeds plus 10% of Two Old Hippies sales will support Little Kids Rock, a non-profit dedicated to restoring and revitalizing music education in U.S. public schools. For every book purchase, Little Kids Rock can serve about 3 children with a year’s worth of instrumental music […]

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The Vault

Stephen Arnold Music and The Vault set up shop at the Texas Production Roundup!

The Grapevine Convention Center just off Historic Grapevine Town Center was host to the Texas Production Roundup on Thursday, presented by the Dallas Producers’ Association Of course we couldn’t miss a chance to meet our local clients and make new friends. Local Film and TV producers and directors were there to see the latest offerings in mobile production, cameras, post-production, and great custom and library music. These days, hyper-local is […]

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Stephen Arnold and Chad Cook on Digital Production Buzz

Stephen and I were recently interviewed live on Digital Production Buzz which airs Thursday nights from 8-9pm EST.  We talk about our recent CCTV America custom music project and sonic branding, among other things. You can listen to the interview here: http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/BuZZ_Audio/Buzz_120517_Arnold.mp3 Or hear the entire show here.

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Stephen Arnold Music Creates Sonic Brand and Original Music Package for CNN International’s ‘World Sport’

Sonic Branding Experts Compose Evocative Soundtrack to Match the Global Leadership of Network’s Sports Coverage DALLAS, April 24, 2012 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — Viewers who tune into CNN International’s long-running show, “World Sport,” see sports news unfolding on a global scale, with breaking information on soccer, golf, tennis, motorsports, the Olympics, and more. Sonic branding experts Stephen Arnold Music composed the enduring new theme and music package for […]

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The Vault

The Vault ‘Anti-Library’ from Stephen Arnold Music Expands with Addition of PMOL, Elite UK Collection of Music for TV Licensing

Partnership to Significantly Expand The Vault’s Catalog of Ready-to-License Music DALLAS, TX March 26 – The Vault, the licensed music collection from sonic branding experts Stephen Arnold Music, have expanded the size and scope of their catalog through a partnership with the elite UK collection Production Music Online (PMOL). The development adds hundreds of titles across multiple genres to The Vault – the extremely selective “anti-library” of ready-to-license music for […]

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