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September 18, 2011 — Corciolli -”Toledo” Video (from DVD “Lightwalk – Live at Auditorio Ibirapuera”)
Recorded live at Auditorio Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil –
Corciolli on piano and keyboards; Christiano Rocha on drums; Claudio Machado on bass and Tatiana Vinogradova on violin
Music composed by Corciolli
To view more videos simply click on one of the YouTube links in the sidebar on the left
September 1, 2011 — Rob Papen’s “Punch” has been nominated for Music Software of the Year!
The MIA Music Awards 2011 take place in London on 30 November, and celebrate the musical instrument industry’s top achievers from the past year. One of the awards that’s going to be handed out is for Music Software of the Year, and this is being sponsored by Computer Music.
Vote now for Music Software of the Year
http://www.musicradar.com/computermusic/vote-now-for-music-software-of-the-year-491731
Congratulations to Rob & All Nominees!
July 28, 2011 — Peter Combe’s Piano Is Up For Auction At The 65 Roses Ball
Those of you in Adelaide, Australia are in for a TREAT! Peter Combe will be auctioning off one of his famous piano’s at the gorgeous 65 Roses Ball coming up in August! http://www.65roses.com.au/auction-item.php?id=1
In Peter’s own words, “It’s a rather nice instrument and very suitable for kids starting lessons. The best known songs I wrote using it include: Mr Clicketty Cane (Wash Your Face in Orange Juice), Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Running on the Spot (sung often on Playschool), George Cryolot Crumble, recorded by Rolf Harris)”
To place an online bid for Peter Combe’s Piano, please visit the Scammell Auctions website: www.scammellauctions.com.au
May 10, 2011 — Highlights from Azul Music
- To view more highlights from Azul Music please visit this link: http://worldsoundproductions.com/azul/
Broadcast quality tracks of “Brazilian Birds” from Azul Music are now available for digital download to radio at www.AirPlayDirect.com
Take “an amazing journey through Brazilian nature wiht soft instrumental music”.
All songs composed by Ulisses Rocha. Brazilian Soundscapes by Beto Bertolini. www.AirPlayDirect.com
Maestro Carlos Slivskin’s “Amanhecer” albums from Azul Music are now available for digital download to radio at www.AirPlayDirect.com.
These beautiful, soft and soothing instrumentals of some of the best known Classics will help calm the mind and sooth the spirit.
Also available at AirPlay Direct is Clara Sverner’s “Mozart, Volume 3″
This 8th Latin Grammy Nominee is described by celebrated composer and music critic Ronaldo Miranda as “a series of irreproachable sonatas with perfect melodic alignment, movements and poetic sound harmony.”
March 19, 2011 — DanceBrazil Will Perform at The Joyce Theatre in April
DanceBrazil will be rocking the Joyce Theater in New York once again between April 8 and April 24, 2011 with the sounds of Brazil, using some music of Brazilian Latin jazz percussionist, vocalist and berimbau player Naná Vasconcelos (Azul Music).
Naná Vasconcelos has been named “Best Percussionist in the World” seven times by Down Beat Magazine. For over thirty years, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences across the Unites States and throughout the world with its dazzling artistry, which is inspired by the cultural tapestry of Brazil. http://dancebrazil.org/
December 10, 2010 — Awesome 2010 Holiday e-card!
We just had to share this cool Holiday e-card with you by JW Marriott’s Desert Ridge Resort & Spa released yesterday using Laurie’s Z.’s arrangement and performance of “Carol of the Bells” (from “Heart of the Holidays”).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=U78xVwD-cp8
Free Mp3 Download of Laurie Z.’s recording of Mo’oz Tsur at http://www.LaurieZ.com
November 26, 2010 — Jack Palance’s Narration of The Night Before Christmas
Jack Palance singing “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and his narration of
“The Night Before Christmas” are both now available
for download to radio at AirPlay Direct
November 15, 2010 — We’re Still Filling Radio Requests for Holiday Music!
Reminder to Radio Stations -
The elves at WorldSound Productions are still rapidly filling radio station requests for holiday music.
WorldSound also offers over 50 Holiday “broadcast quality” tracks by various artists at AirPlayDirect.com, making them available free to radio for download!
October 19, 2010 — Peter Combe’s Kiddywinks
We’re happy to announce that Peter Combe’s “Kiddywinks” has made it onto the First Round 2011 Grammy Awards Ballot!
Kiddywinks is #042 in the Children’s category.
To hear samples of tracks from Kiddywinks, please visit Peter Combe’s page at
WorldSoundProductions.com
Good Luck to Peter and all Grammy hopefuls!
Sheryl Roush’s Heart Book Series titles along with Laurie Z.’s “Heart of the Holidays” CD and the “Heart of a Mother” compilation CD (which is dedicated to Laurie’s memory), are currently being FEATURED at the Lake Elsinore CA Outlets Book Warehouse!
Congratulations Sheryl and thank you BOOK WAREHOUSE for this great display!
September 27, 2010 — New from Azul Music
Azul Music introduces four new compilations of some of their finest music from their chillout repertoire.
For Licensing and other inquiries please contact Janet Cucinotti at Janet@WorldSoundProductions.com
September 27, 2010 — Kiddywinks!
Now available for download to radio at AirPlay Direct -
“Kiddywinks” by Peter Combe
and
“The Hopeful Chorus Line” by The Finishing School
For Licensing and other inquiries please contact Janet Cucinotti at Janet@WorldSoundProductions.com
Broadcast quality tracks of MENTALIZE from the ANDRE MATOS BAND (Azul Music)
are now available for download to radio at AirPlay Direct!
For Licensing and other inquiries please contact Janet Cucinotti at Janet@WorldSoundProductions.com
November 5, 2009 — Holiday Music is Now Available at AirPlay Direct!
We offer over 50 Holiday “broadcast quality” tracks by various artists at AirPlayDirect.com, making them available free to radio for download!
Natal com os Classics (Classic Christmas) Maestro Carlos Slivskin
Heart of the Holidays Laurie Z.
Wake up It's Christmas Peter Combe
October 5, 2009 — Christmas Under the Stars
Peter Combe’s Christmas Under the Stars is playing on:
Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009 10/20/09 07:00 PM Channel 27/73
Comcast channel 27/ Charter cable channel 73.
Peter Combe brings the spirit of Christmas into your home with this joyful concert, recorded live at the Adelaide Festival Centre amphitheatre in December 1991. With the help of the Adelaide Girls’ Choir, Helen Beinke’s Dance Arts, Alice Combe on backing vocals and the Jingle Bells Band, Peter performs his Christmas songs with warmth and humour. This wonderful DVD by one of Australia’s most gifted family entertainers is timeless and will captivate audiences of all ages.
September 1, 2009 — Laurie Z. in Direct Buzz!
Laurie Z. is a featured artist in Airplay Direct’s October, 2009 issue of their new digital / interactive publication, the Direct Buzz! You can read the Direct Buzz in its entirety by visiting the link www.theDirectBuzz.com. Laurie is featured on page 21.
June 1, 2009 — Azul Music of Brazil
For Immediate Release
WorldSound Productions is pleased to announce a partnership with Azul Music of Brazil, representing Azul Music’s catalog in the U.S. Selected CDs from Azul Music are now available in the U.S. through CDBaby or Amazon.com.
Azul Music is one of the most successful labels on the Independent scene. Azul Music began operations in 1993 as a record and music publishing company and has grown in the areas of music entertainment, digital commerce, publishing and graphic design.
With sales of over 15 million copies, Azul Music represents percussionist Naná Vasconcelos, keyboardist Corciolli, Metal´s Myatan, belly-dance ensemble Arabesque, acoustic guitar virtuoso Ulisses Rocha, and others. Azul Music has over 800 licensing agreements throughout the world and in the Brazilian territory represents Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Yardbirds, Stanley Jordan, Double You, Stryper, Rubin Steiner, & Tibetan Monks of Gaden, among others.
WorldSound Productions began operations in 2006 and is affiliated with Zebra Productions, Inc., representing the music of composer/keyboardist Laurie Z.®, sound designer Rob Papen, film composer Penka Kouneva, and others.
May 1, 2009 — Santa Cruz County Community TV Will Begin Broadcasting AZUL Music Videos
Santa Cruz County Community TV will be broadcasting the following AZUL Music DVD videos:
Musica & Nature (Infinito Azul)
This DVD is an invitation to contemplation of the beauty, peace and tranquility of the sea. Images of the rich fauna and flora of the Atlantic Ocean and Brazilian coast are featured. Included are exclusive images by Project TAMAR, accompanied by the music of Ulisses Rocha, Marcelo Gallo and Corciolli.
Broadcast Dates:
Monday May 25, 2009 @ 9:00 PM on Comcast channel 27/Charter Cable channel 73.
Mon 07/13/09 @ 9:00 PM Comcast channel 27 / Charter Cable channel 73.
Musica & Nature (Pantanal Amazonia)
Take an incredible trip through the two largest Brazilian ecological sanctuaries to the music of Corciolli, Ulisses Rocha, Andrey Cechelero and more.
Broadcast Dates:
Wed July 29, 2009 @ 06:30 PM Comcast channel 27/Charter Cable channel 73
Musica & Nature (Buddha Graphics)
“Buddha Graphics” is an artistic compilation of graphic animation in different techniques and conceptions set to some of the best music from the CD series Buddha Lounge – a seven CD collection from Azul Music.
Broadcast Dates:
Mon August 3, 2009 @ 09:00 PM Comcast channel 27/Charter Cable channel 73
Musica & Nature (Mundo Das Aguas)
The music of Brazilian composer Andrey Cechelero complements the beautiful images photographed across the landscape of Brazil. From tropical waterfalls to rivers to rain to underwater photography, this peace-inducing video demonstrates the human fascination with one of our most essential elements of survival
Broadcast Dates:
Mon August 10, 2009 @ 09:00 PM Comcast channel 27/Charter Cable channel 73
