Marina del Rey, CA, March 12, 2008 - RipTide Music, a leading source of licensed music for the motion picture, television, TV promo, videogame and advertising industries, has announced its exclusive, worldwide representation of the soundtrack from the videogame ”Lair.” The announcement was made jointly today by Rich Goldman, President, RipTide Music, and Chuck Doud, Director of Music for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA.)

The soundtrack to the videogame “Lair” is by Academy Award nominated composer John Debney. Debney earned a 2005 Oscar nomination for “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score,” for his contribution to the international hit film, “The Passion of the Christ.” RipTide Music will now seek new licensing deals for the “Lair” soundtrack from within the film, TV and advertising arenas. The “Lair” soundtrack has been recognized throughout the videogame industry, and has secured multiple awards and award nominations.

Regarding the deal, Chuck Doud said, “Riptide Music is uniquely positioned to deliver our music to television, movie trailers and advertising in a way that will separate it from the pack. The videogame industry is producing some of the best, unique and most exciting music out there, and is a perfect companion to compliment other media.”

Added Rich Goldman, “We have long felt that there is a vibrant and hugely untapped market in many other areas of the entertainment and advertising industries for the powerful and exhilarating original music that is composed specifically for videogames. We are really excited that SCEA has given us the opportunity to seek new media outlets for the great ‘Lair‘ soundtrack.”

ABOUT “LAIR,” THE GAME:

“Lair,” an exclusive videogame title for the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, delivers high-definition graphics in up to 1080p resolution, engages players with its gorgeous environments, and is presented in true, uncompressed 7.1 surround sound. Lair ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

ABOUT RIPTIDE MUSIC:

RipTide Music is a creative, forward thinking, Marina del Rey-based music licensing and publishing company representing over 200 accomplished composers, indie bands, singer/songwriters, celebrity artists and historic masters for licensing in television, movie trailers, videogames and advertising.

Located at 4121 Redwood Ave, # 202, Los Angeles, CA, 90066, RipTide Music‘s website is www.riptidemusic.com, and the phone is 310/ 437-4380.

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Composer/Orchestrator Ben Newhouse Teaches New Approach



Pictured at Record Plant Recording Studios in Hollywood is Berkleemusic.com instructor Ben Newhouse. Photo by David Goggin

Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of Boston‘s renowned Berklee College of Music, is offering for the first time a comprehensive course in Orchestration. Author, Berklee professor, and composer/orchestrator Ben Newhouse designed and wrote the curriculum and will teach the online course in the Spring Term, beginning April 7.

“Having taught both at Berklee in Boston and online with my Digital Performer courses, I have found that certain subjects really lend themselves to an interactive Internet experience — Orchestration is a perfect example,” explains Newhouse. “In this course, new students will be studying in a virtual classroom alongside established professionals from the music composition and production community. What better way to learn, exchange ideas and begin the networking that is so vital to a career in orchestration?”

Getting music placed on television and in films, in video games and animation, and other modern revenue outlets requires a detailed understanding of orchestral writing and production techniques. In this 12-week course, students learn traditional orchestration as well as emerging issues specific to today‘s technology. The course begins by covering the technological considerations required to create modern day orchestral sounds: sample libraries, sequencing techniques, and different types of hardware systems.

“Working as an orchestrator can create a very healthy revenue stream as you build a career,” remarks Newhouse. “It can be a fulfilling career in itself as you work with established composers, but you also gain an understanding of how the composer must interface with the producers and directors. Students of this new course will learn how to write high-quality traditional orchestration as well as how to produce a distinctive full-blown orchestral demo in a home studio using the latest sampling and MIDI sequencing tools.”

Award-winning composer Ben Newhouse received his bachelor of music degree from the Eastman School of Music and his MBA in 2006 from USC‘s Marshall School of Business. His music has been heard in over 1,500 television shows and feature films and he has worked for such media giants as ABC, FOX, MTV, and Disney. He has arranged movie themes, Sixties pop music, Broadway shows, and provided music for several music libraries, including Opus 1, Omnimusic and Spidercues. He is the author of the popular book “Producing Music with Digital Performer.”

Berkleemusic.com Orchestration students will learn the characteristics and idiomatic writing techniques for each orchestral instrument family: strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, as well as approaches for writing for full orchestra. The course allows students to use the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) program of their choice, including Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, SONAR, or Pro Tools.

“There are features of this course that you will find nowhere else,” explains Newhouse. “The Berklee online design team did a great job of creating animated diagrams and visual elements that combine in real time the notation with a graphical representation of the music and the audio — all simultaneously. This aspect alone is a tremendous leap forward in interactive music education and greatly accelerates the learning experience.”

By the end of the Orchestration course, students will be able to understand and apply traditional orchestration techniques, analyze orchestral scores, sequence music for every section of the orchestra and create a full-length piece for full orchestra.

“I have put my heart and soul into this course,” says Newhouse, “and I only wish that it was available when I was starting out. It draws on both traditional methods and cutting edge technology to create a unique learning environment.”

Learn more about Ben Newhouse at http://www.myspace.com/bnewhouse100

To enroll for the Spring term, visit http://www.berkleemusic.com

ABOUT BERKLEEMUSIC.COM

Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee‘s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic‘s award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college‘s world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic‘s students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.

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