Advancing the way you experience music

Art of the Song, vol. 1

Imagine the music that changed your life. Was it Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue” or Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”? Remember the feeling you had when you heard the music, held the album cover and read the liner notes? The Applum (AP), is a digital album that harkens back to the vinyl era but with all the accolades and elegance of the digital age. Feel the elegance of the iPad, see stunning images, explore the artists’ notes, take in the music and loose yourself in sights, sounds and feelings. This is a complete presentation – a work of art.

Jazz trumpeter Mark Rapp and guitarist/vocalist Derek Lee Bronston, collectively known as The Song Project, are releasing this music as a complete album experience in the form of an iPhone/iPad App called an Applum via Apple’s App Store. These two musicians have defined their careers by innovating on their instruments, in composing and as players. It’s no surprise then, that they would choose uncharted territory to release their debut recording.

Art of the Song, vol. 1 contains unique arrangements of popular songs by bands as diverse as Radiohead, AC/DC and Tears for Fears, as well as four original compositions. The genre in a broader sense, can be called jazz and is a blend of improvisation, singer/songwriter, rock, ambient sound and even includes a taste of New Orleans. Trumpeter Mark Rapp says, “The tracks are filled with great melodies. From jazz to rock to country, it’s honest, soulful expression.” Guitarist Derek Lee adds, “We explore the art of the song both written and improvised.”

Award wining designer/photographer Sean Mosher-Smith, responsible for artwork for music stars such as Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz and K.T. Tunstall, is the designer and photographic contributor to The Song Project’s Applum. Sean states, “The beauty and elegance of the iPad and new iPhone is a compelling and brilliant canvas on which to present my artwork. Couple that with this great music and you have an awesome experience.”

[pullquote align=left]“We’re extremely excited to be supporting Mark and Derek on The Song Project,” said Michael Kauffman, SVP of Sales and Marketing at RightsFlow. “Both are inspiring innovators on their instruments as well as with technology, and we look forward to helping them reach high notes.” [/pullquote]

When asked if releasing a recording as an application was limiting, ‘The Song Project’ responded, “We are presenting a complete concept, a rich and full experience with all the advantages and elegance this new technology has to offer. We’re advancing the way you experience a recording.” The Applum combines music, art, design and technology packaged and delivered via Apple’s iPad and iPhone. It takes advantage of the high resolution retina display making a visually stunning and sonically compelling modern Digital Album/Applum.

The Applum is coined and created by app gurus theConspiracy, a Brooklyn based tech+design company, in partnership with the digital music company Paved Earth Music.

Song Samples
01. Packt Like Sardines in a Crushed Tin Box composed by: Radiohead arranged for the song project by: Mark Rapp, Derek Lee Bronston
02. Aoife composed by: Mark Rapp ASCAP/Mark Rapp
03. In The Presence Of composed by: Mark Rapp ASCAP/Mark Rapp
04. Mad World composed by: Tears for Fears arranged for the song project by: Mark Rapp, Derek Lee Bronston
05. Waiting composed by: Derek Lee Bronston BMI/Derek Lee Bronston
06. You Shook Me All Night Long composed by: AC/DC arranged for the song project by: Mark Rapp, Derek Lee Bronston
07. Gumbo composed by:Mark Rapp, Derek Lee Bronston ASCAP/Mark Rapp, BMI/Derek Lee Bronston

The duo’s focus is on the exploration of song both written and improvised. They will offer limited quantities of physical CD’s at live performances. Get your bonus tracks here: bonus songs

Licensing support for this project is provided by Limelight, a service of RightsFlow.  Limelight is the simplest way to clear cover songs.  You can easily secure the necessary mechanical license to cover ANY SONG for U.S. distribution for your digital, CD or ringtone release.

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About The Song Project
www.thesongproject.net
For more info or to schedule interviews with the above, please call (718) 569-7980 or e-mail:artistrelations@pavedearthmusic.com

About RightsFlow
www.rightsflow.com

RightsFlow is a leading technology-enabled provider of mechanical licensing services and royalty payment technology for online music services, record companies, distributors, artists, and songwriters. The RightsFlow technology powers rapid song identification and provides an unprecedented level of transparency for both licensees and licensors.  RightsFlow specializes in obtaining bulk physical, DPD, and ringtone licenses including streaming, tethered, and limited download rights. Our proprietary “FLOW” licensing technology and 20 million song database allow us to serve over 10,000 clients obtaining licenses from publishers and songwriters all over the world – including major, independent and artist controlled works.

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