![]() ![]() Wachtler’s company relies on a roster of songwriters and composers in Nashville and around the country, and he said the company’s need for such music creators could expand. Working within Warner/Chappell also allows clients, particularly high-profile television shows, to license popular music from Warner/Chappell’s rosters and work closely with 615 Music for “background cues” that are often part of the TV broadcast. So, many times they’ll come to us for things that sound almost as good but for an affordable price.” “They reference all the things they hear on the radio and online, and sometimes they can’t afford some of the bigger hit songs. “In the early days, it was just music, or jingles, but it has really turned into songs that our clients are looking for,” Wachtler said. Online-only broadcasts, webisodes, for example, are a growing portion of the business as well, he said.ĭemand for the style of production music also has changed considerably, making a move to music production experts Warner/Chappell even more advantageous because of its catalogue of big-name artists and their songs, according to Wachtler. I see the need increasing as media platforms become more prevalent.” “I see that trend continuing, because mostly what we do is very affordable for broadcasters and TV production companies. “With the explosion of cable channels over the past few years and all these media platforms, there has been a greater need for background production music,” Wachtler said. In recent years, Wachtler said he has seen demand for such production music soar. Wachler started 615 Music, named after Nashville’s area code, 25 years ago. His company will work under the Warner umbrella along with former competitor Salt Lake City-based Non-Stop Music, which has sold music and jingles to TV, radio and advertisers for 28 years. “Warner/Chappell has such a global presence that I think (it) will really extend our reach more thoroughly,” Wachtler said. Terms remain undisclosed, but 615 Music’s President and CEO Randy Wachtler will remain at the helm in Nashville under the new title of executive vice president, he said Friday. The deal also gives Nashville’s 615 access to Warner’s global roster of clients. Please contact us for any corrections.Ħ15 Music, a longtime Nashville production company that creates music for film and television, has been bought by Warner/Chappell Music in a move that expands the presence of the global music publishing firm in broadcast music. Below is some general information but we make no guarantee of accuracy. ![]() We want to hear the good as well as the bad! Please rate, from 1 to 10, by clicking on one of the stars. If you are a composer and/or songwriter, please leave your comments and experiences with this company. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |