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2011 The Year in Review

A Look Back at 2011

2011 was a big year for us here at Stephen Arnold Music.  We’d like to thank all our clients for giving us so many great projects to work on.  Here’s a quick look back at some of our favorites.  Enjoy! Golf Channel – “Playing Lessons” CBS Sports – “Tim Brando Show” HDNet – “kidScene” To view more of our projects, visit our YouTube channel at youtube.com/stephenarnoldmusic

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Christmas Faves, Then and Now

The “Arts” always come out in full bloom at year’s end. We all have our favorite, iconic holiday book/film/play/TV show, maybe even a favorite toy, and last but not least, favorite Christmas song or carol. Since I was a kid, some of those iconic holiday classics have been replaced — a change made ever more apparent as the father of three young ones (although only one still young enough to […]

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Happy Holidays!

‘TIS THE SEASON for singing 400 various letters of the alphabet, for 100+ TV stations … and in many cases, cramming 20 lbs. of lyrics into a 5 lb. song.  We are now officially “Christmased out”…  and it’s not even Thanksgiving! Here are a few fun clips, live from the session featuring the talented (and patient) singer Annagrey. Be sure to check out the 2nd clip- when we figured out she had […]

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Stephen Arnold Music Scores Pacquiao-Marquez PPV Promo

To say the least, it’s an honor to be associated with the “best in the business”, or “pound for pound the world’s best”. In a roundabout way, that’s what’s happening this week here at the studio. This Saturday night on PPV, boxing’s pound for pound best, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao fights Juan Manual Marquez. This will be their third confrontation, the first ending in a draw and the second in a […]

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CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront”

We’re excited to share the news about our latest project – a custom sonic brand and music package for CNN’s newest Prime Time show “Erin Burnett OutFront”. Also, check out this clip from CNN: “Erin Burnett Behind The Scenes” which features the music and a brief clip of us! or check it out on CNN The producers of OutFront wanted music that would really set the show apart, something different […]

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Golf Channel – Playing Lessons

We had a lot of fun creating an upbeat sonic brand and music package for the new season of Golf Channel’s hit series Playing Lessons. The directive was to create a lively and playful soundtrack built on a driving pace that would underscore edited video and graphics.  Golf Channel wanted a strong, organic music logo to anchor the package, so we came up with a four-note hook.  The music incorporates […]

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CNN 9/11 Ten Years Later

We are honored to be entrusted by CNN to create the music for their coverage of “9/11- Ten Years Later.” CNN will use the music in a range of shows and promotions during the week leading up to the commemoration, and a secondary, more sparse arrangement will play behind CNN’s live coverage of the unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial on Sunday, September 11. In the creative process with the network, […]

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Behind The Scenes

“Troubadour TX” … is a 22 one hour episode television series following talented singer songwriters as they chase their dreams across the Lone Star State. Debuts all across America beginning September 22.

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Finding a Fitting Sound

When it comes to writing music for a documentary series, reality show, film or even the network news, the process is always the same. In order to create a piece that fits your client best, it is essential to determine what sound your client is looking for. It is best to sit down with your client and ask them essential questions such as: What image are you wishing to convey […]

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