Music Supervisor
Deutsch
1) The most challenging project I’ve worked on recently was our VW Atlas campaign launch where we licensed Simon & Garfunkel’s “America.” Not only did we license the original master but we executed 6 re-records of the song. That in itself is a challenge, especially when dealing with such a great song. You really have to flip it upside down creativity and change things to put your own fingerprint on such an iconic piece.
2) VW’s “America” spot for the launch of the VW Atlas takes the top spot. This was a tremendous effort by both our creative team and VW client to come together and make something absolutely stunning. We licensed Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” to enhance a great piece of creative. It was beautiful storytelling with an incredible song to accent the visuals. Up to this point in my career, this is my most proud moment.
3) My role here at the agency evolves on a daily basis. Our clients are always on the forefront of creativity and with that comes a need to constantly explore artists in the music space. No two days, spots or briefs are the same and we always need to roll with the punches so to speak. We are in such a great spot creatively here at Deutsch that adapting with the industry comes natural to us.
4) I think the biggest development in the music space is the accessibility and amount of music that comes out on a daily basis. It’s definitely challenging to keep up with the massive amount of music being released constantly. As far as music searching goes, it has become the wild west as far as process and finding tracks as it is so accessible these days. I don’t know if there are any implications here, but more of learning to adapt in the given environment and finding the best workaround to find/source the best and most current music all the time.
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