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Brave New Sound? We Asked Music Pros to Review AI-Generated ‘Songs’
Little Black Book explores the controversial new field of AI music and has industry professionals analyze the content.The feature includes some especially scathing reviews from our very own Robert Miller. To view the full article, click the link below:
Reinhard Denke produces and writes for new movie “Sex, Greed, money, murder, and chicken fried steak
Founding partner, sound designer, and writer Reinhard Denke will begin producing his first movie alongside director Lysa Heslov this winter. The film is an incredible bone-chilling tale of true-crime based in Texas. The script -written by Reinhard-follows a young DA who sets out seeking justice against oil tycoon T. Cullen Davis in the 1970’s. This will also be the first feature from the Dallas, Texas-based financier Amicus Pictures — a grassroots investment firm that sees an opportunity in the global marketplace for quality-elevated feature films aimed at discriminating lovers of cinema worldwide. Stay tuned for more exclusive updates.
CHick-Fil-A “snowglobe”
We are proud to announce that our very own Robert Miller was chosen to compose this masterpiece for Chick-Fil-A’s long standing series “Stories of Evergreen Hills” campaign this past November. The short film was featured on the Macy’s Day Parade and garnered more than 10 million views and counting. Robert, founding partner and veteran composer recorded the piece at Abbey Road Studios in London along with Josh Rabinowitz as the Executive Music Producer. The mini-film is a heartwarming holiday story about a young girl bringing magic into the lives of those she cares about. To view the short visit evergreenhills.com or click the button below.
Robert talks with Bernie Williams about his transition from professional football to professional musician
In this interview with Bernie Williams, major league baseball legend, Robert discusses his transition to a musical career. After playing for the Yankees for nearly sixteen years, Bernie decided to pursue a career as a classical guitarist after retiring from baseball. He was wildly successful and has released two Jazz albums and been nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2009. To hear the wise words of this multitalented athlete/musician, click the button below:
Sound industries transcribes and re-records “Ecstasy of gold” for Modelo and grey NY
This past January, Sound Industries traveled to Abbey Road Studios to re-record the iconic track “Ecstasy of Gold” by Ennio Morricone. As an excellent soundscape for the brand, the music is featured across Modelo's new campaign "Mark of a Fighter”. Check out one of their spots below:
Robert talks with Walter murch about film, editing, and spliceosomes
Walter Murch, the genius behind Apocalypse Now and other masterpieces, sat down with Robert for an enriching conversation about anything and everything. Throughout their discussion, they spoke about the simillarities between film and other fields, notably biology. Walter is a true artist in his synthesis of other disciplines into his cinematography. A full version of the podcast can be found below.
Caro Miller covers David Bowie’s “Starman” for Universal
Along with music producer Bob Held, Caro Miller was commissioned by Universal Music Group to create modern fresh covers of classic tunes to be used for sync placements in film/TV trailers and soundtracks. In collaboration with musicians Michael Cartellone and Tim Kirker, they recorded a cover of David Bowie’s “Starman". Their slowed-down version puts a cool, dark and feminine spin on the infamous track. Stay tuned to find out where this can be heard in the near future!
Robert Miller teams up with mark Levinson on his new film “universe in a grain of sand”
Set to premiere this summer, Mark Levinson has teamed up with Robert Miller to create a new film: “The Universe In a Grain of Sand". Derived from a William Blake poem, the film combines science and wonder with a touch of mysticism to speak about the interconnectedness of all things across space and time.
Little Black Book Profiles Sound Industries: Audio that Entertains: Inside the Musical Machinery of Sound Industries
Global Creative Director Robert Miller tells LBB’s Adam Bennett how he’s helped to assemble a rich and unique array of audio and compositional talent that’s helping brands to find their rhythm. Read the full story in the link below:
Robert Talks with Neil Degrasse Tyson about the musical universe
Astrophysicist and science personality Neil DeGrasses Tyson spoke with Robert about the tie between music, science, culture and and the larger universe. After working for years alongside Neil at the Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium on scoring (multiple) space shows, Neil and Robert spoke as old friends about the connection between their respective fields. To view the full podcast, click the button below.
ROBERT And director Eugene jarecki working on a secret project?
American filmmaker and author Eugene Jarecki is currently working on a project with Robert Miller that is under wraps. Poised to air sometime this summer, Robert will work alongside Jarecki to score this upcoming documentary. The two artists have a longstanding relationship; Robert scored the award winning films “Why We Fight”, “The House I Live In”, and “The King”. Stay tuned for more updates on the the upcoming film.