Building on its diverse, global roster of professional composers, ALIBI Music joined forces with Us3 producer Geoff Wilkinson for a new production music album. Wilkinson is best known for composing Us3’s hit single “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia),” which was certified gold and reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Wilkinson’s debut album for ALIBI fuses hip hop and jazz in equal measures. A modern take on that classic ‘90s meshed genre, “Jazz Hop” artfully blends the two different styles in a way that’s organic and familiar, yet fresh and unique at the same time. These tracks will suit a diverse range of uses, from lifestyle TV programs to product commercials.
Wilkinson discovered ALIBI online and was struck by the quality of work being released by the label after listening to numerous albums. He also realized that he could fill a void in the catalog for his particular field of expertise–a mix of hip hop and jazz–and took the opportunity to create something specifically for ALIBI’s production music label.
ALIBI’s production music has been used in such projects as a promo for HBO Max’s Stylish with Jenna Lyons, a trailer for Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War, and a national commercial for Tylenol, among thousands of others.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More