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NAB – The Greatest Show On Earth!

Wait… is that NAB or the circus?!? Either way the greatest show in broadcasting is upon us. It’s going down next week in Vegas, and I can’t wait! Although Stephen Arnold Music has been many times, this will be my first trip to THE SHOW, and I’ll be taking it in with another NAB-newbie Whitney Arnold. Rumor has it NAB is a ginormous conference of all things broadcasting. I’ve heard […]

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What was Hi-Tech in 1713?

Remember the video clip of violin master Joshua Bell that went crazy viral some 5 years ago?  Perhaps the most gifted violinist alive, hardly noticed, playing in DC during rush hour at an underground metro station…currently, the Youtube video is at 4 million plus views and counting. As the below story reads, aside from being a virtuoso, Bell is somewhat of a techie…he’s up on all the latest devices, apps […]

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Kickstart Your Art

So an interesting thing happened last week.  A very good, but only moderately popular* TV show that was cancelled in 2007 (!) was very suddenly brought back to life by its loyal fans.  Granted, it’s only coming back as a movie and not a full TV series, but it could kinda change everything.  Rob Thomas (no, not that one) the creator of Veronica Mars decided to give Kickstarter a try […]

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Don’t Stop The Music

  “Music education is being stripped from our nation’s public schools at an alarming rate due to budget cuts,” Keith Hejna, Communications & Outreach Coordinator for Little Kids Rock says. “It’s up to the adults to stand up for our children’s right to rock… and ensure that they receive music education, which is vital to their development as students and human beings.” That’s why we’re so excited to support Little […]

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Super (Bowl) Sonic Branding

It’s not just music they’re playing on those Super Bowl ads – the smart sponsors are applying Sonic Branding. Sonic Branding done right reinforces memory recall and the message, and connects products and services with emotions. Combine story, visuals, and sound in an appealing alchemy – especially during the Super Bowl – and you’ve got a spot that everyone will be talking about at the water cooler for weeks. Later […]

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This Is The Place … For a Guitar Giveaway

UPDATE:  We have our winner!! It’s time once again to give away one of Stephen’s guitars.  We’re doing something a little different this time, though.  The winner gets to pick their guitar from these three great axes. Fender Squire Telecaster – Brown … Fender Telecaster – Sunburst … Fender Squire Vintage Modified Mustang – Red The rules are simple: Leave a comment below, telling us what you think of the […]

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Premiere – 1968 Jimi Hendrix Track, “Somewhere”

It’s no secret we are huge fans of Jimi Hendrix over here at Stephen Arnold Music.  That guy could shred and create new sounds on a guitar unlike anyone else. He truly earned and deserves Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Guitarist of All Times” title. Here’s the premiere of Jimi’s unreleased 1968 track “Somewhere” featuring Buddy Miles and Stephen Stills. You can read more about this track and Jimi’s upcoming album “People, […]

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It's a New Year

It’s a New Year

Happy New Years everyone.  Wow, 2012 just blew on by over here at Stephen Arnold Music and we are ready to rock n’ roll once again in 2013. We have another exciting year of Sonic Branding and News Music mapped out ahead of us and it’s all because of you guys — the best clients ever (you know who you are).  We look forward to our continued creative collaborations and […]

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Six Strings of Christmas

Joy To The World – Six Strings Style

http://soundcloud.com/stephen-arnold-music/joy-to-the-world Hey everyone. Wanted to share a track from our “Six Strings of Christmas” CD – 16 Yuletide Classics performed by world-class six-string musicians. Here’s track #2:  “Joy To The Word” performed by Milo Deering (acoustic guitar) and George Anderson (double bass). All of the proceeds (that means 100%) of this album sales goes directly to benefit disadvantage children via Little Kids Rock charity.  We are really proud to have partnered […]

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