Over the weekend I have been catching up on as many TV shows as my brain can handle before it melts. The thought that always crosses my mind, usually when I'm watching shows on the CW network or MTV, is who finds the music they play on the shows!? The one that blows my mind the most has got to be One Tree Hill or when Laguna Beach/ The Hills were on.
Somehow, these shows either find artists and bands that have under 1,000 views on myspace or youtube, haven't released an album, or are so non mainstream that its shocking. It is so cool when you've heard more of a "local" band played on one of these highly watched shows. I would love to have a job like that. I spent countless hours, eyes glued, to my computer searching for new music. Whether it be on AP, Alternative Press, or cruising through iTunes.
This is a fantastic site whether you are a fan of One Tree Hill or not. It gives you all the artists, songs, and episodes that they use. Onetreehillmusic
You are able to find a whole whack of new music.
Great new song from the band called "Ambassadors". This song was just released a week ago, and was featured on that weeks episode. Give it a listen!
Ambassadors - Litost
I am just so curious if the music department of these shows just sits on the computer all day looking up potential songs to be featured in future episodes. And what sort of process do they go through. Is it more about the tempo of the song? Or perhaps its more about the underlying lyrics?
Do these people create play lists like many of us do?
According to our mood, or what may be happening in our lives that day. I know for myself I have a play list for most emotions and aspects of my life.
I think its pretty cool!
I think it's great that these shows are giving exposure to these unknown bands. It helps the bands and improves the TV show.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how music can affect a scene's mood. A sad scene can turn hilarious if the music is changed. Scary movies wouldn't be nearly as scary without their soundtracks.