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Sugar & The Hi-Low’s - ABC Music Lounge Visit

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:39:34 GMT

Sugar & The Hi-Low's

So far January has been a fun month so far. My first show of the year was M83, I’ve been listening to The Shins’ new album non-stop and yesterday two of our favorites stopped by to perform a few tunes for us. If anybody represents the sound of ABC, it’s Trent Dabbs & Amy Stroup. Separately, they have been featured numerous times and both have written songs specifically used for ABC shows (Amy wrote a song for Revenge called “Not What You Were Thinking” and Trent wrote “Head On” featured in Body of Proof). However, yesterday, they came in combining powers with their project Sugar & The Hi-Low’s. We had a great time listening to them perform “Two Day High”, “I’ve Got You Covered” and “Skip The Line” off their new self-titled set to be released on February 14th (can you say Valentine’s day prez).

You can get the single "See It For Yourself" now, but until then check out Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup’s other tunes.

Enjoy!

Melyssa Hardwick - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Happy Thanksgiving from ABC Music Lounge

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:23:09 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving from ABC Music Lounge!

There is much to give thanks for today. Not only is ABC presenting an intimate look at Thanksgiving with Lady Gaga, we have two free downloads to boot. See below for more on those...but back to one of my favorite artists whom I adore for her uniqueness and musical talent. I was front stage when she performed at Jimmy Kimmel Live and was instantly captivated by her prescence. Tonight Lady Gaga previews "Marry the Night," and talks fame, family and holiday rituals. Don't miss this intimate look into Thanksgiving with Lady Gaga tonight at 9:30|8:30c.

Now onto those free downloads. Each week ABC has been offering free downloads of music featured on Revenge. Until 7:00pm PST tonight, download the unreleased "Hold On" by Albama Shakes. Click below to view their profile and get the download. Hurry it ends soon!

ABC Music Lounge has also been opening the curtain to scoring sessions with composers for some of ABC's new hit shows offering free downloads of the composers score. Our first composer spotlight, featured composer iZLER and actress Madeleine Stowe discussing the score for Revenge (WATCH). This week, we open the curtain to feature composer Mark Isham and his score for our new hit show Once Upon A Time. Click below to watch Mark discuss the music and get the free limited time download.

I better get back and check that turkey in the oven. Have safe travels, good eating and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ken Cordova - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Composer Spotlight: Revenge’s iZLER

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:55:45 GMT

This has been a hard post to write because there is so many things I could say about iZLER (the composer for REVENGE) and how much I love the show’s music.

I guess to start, I need to explain the TV process for scoring episodes. Most of our episodes, because of time and money restrictions, have to be electronic with minimal instruments. The only show we’ve had here at ABC that had a live orchestra was LOST. So, to have another show with music that warrants us bringing in a full orchestra is a very special situation. A few weeks ago, all of our musical stars aligned and we were able to have a rare, intimate look inside workings of the music for REVENGE. We were going to be recording the orchestra for episode 7 and Madeleine Stowe was going to come by and listen in. Madeleine is a classically trained musician with a great love for music. So, I took my little hand held camera and sat down with her and iZLER and got them talking about the music for the show. You can see that footage here (Composer Spotlight).

We’ve been offering free downloads every week of songs featured in REVENGE, but this week we wanted to give you something exclusively from the show. iZLER has been working on a REVENGE music suite for you to download for free. You can get it here (Revenge Suite) until 7pm PST tonight and to hear what iZLER wanted to create you can hear him talking about the download here (iZLER Video). Happy listening!!

You can see Revenge Wednesday night’s @ 10/9c.

Melyssa Hardwick - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Ravenna Woods “Local Haunts”

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:56:27 GMT

Photo: Dan Poss

People always ask me “What do you do for your job” and my usual answer is “Well, I listen to music all day”. It was one of those days of perpetual music listening when I was introduced to Ravenna Woods. A couple of months ago I had the radio going on my computer, half listening, when a song came on that demanded my attention. It was “Graves” by Ravenna Woods and immediately I stopped my work and started researching the band. I got in touch with the band and they graciously sent me over their full albums “Valley Of The Headless Men” and “Demons & Lakes”, which was on a Friday. I listened to the albums all weekend and come Monday I was completely in love with their sound (I would go into all the reasons why, but I’ll let you experience the goodness for yourself without me using big musical terms to convince you). Over the next few weeks, I became the official ABC advocate for Ravenna Woods, which led to me getting the green light for them to write a song specifically for our shows. I asked them if they were down to write a little tune for us over here at ABC and they said… YES! This was in September I believe, right before our new shows started. To give them a feel for the ABC vibe, I sent them over the first episode of REVENGE and immediately they went to work.

The result, I’m very happy to say, is the track “Local Haunts”, which will be heard in an episode of one of our shows very, very soon (sorry wish I could give you more info, but it’s not ready yet!). BUT, for the next week, you can get the exclusive track as a free download when you vote for the AMA/Sprint New Artist Of The Year. Then after this week, you won’t be able to get the song again until the episode airs later this year.

After you get your download of “Local Haunts”, make sure to pick up “Valley Of The Headless Men” and “Demons & Lakes”.

To get your free download of “Local Haunts“ click below to vote.

Happy Listening!

Melyssa Hardwick - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Hey, why not TWO free downloads…

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:47:43 GMT

Sometimes in life you come across really good problems to have. That’s what’s happening with us right now. We have so many great songs on our shows that we couldn’t choose which one to give as a free download. So…We decided to give you TWO. First up, you can get Yellow Ostrich’s “Hahahaohhoho” which will be featured in Suburgatory tonight @ 8:30|7:30c. Then stay tuned for Revenge at 10|9c and get a free download of Megafaun’s “Second Friend”.

Downloads will be enabled after the songs are heard on the show! Enjoy!

Melyssa Hardwick - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Free Music from ABC's Revenge

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:59:38 GMT

I have to admit, Wednesday is swiftly becoming my favorite day of the week. One, because Revenge is on. Two, we get to give you the stellar music on the show for free!! Tonight’s episode containes one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums of the year- “Wilderness” by Middle Brother.

Middle Brother is the talent trifecta of Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Matt Vasquez of Delta Spirit and John McCauley of Deer Tick. I had the privilege to see them at The Echo in Los Angeles earlier this year. Their cumulative talent, at times, caused me to stand there mouth agape. Middle Brother was also our “Artist of the Week” back in April, so for me, it’s a rewarding full circle moment to be able to give you a song used in a show that I love. Hands down, this is my favorite part of the job.

The download will be available as soon after it is heard in tonight's episode when Nolan gives Jack financial advice. Click the button above or visit the bands bio page on ABC Music Lounge to get the download. Watch Revenge Wednesday's at 10|9c!

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Enjoy “Wilderness” by Middle Brother,

Melyssa Hardwick - Producer ABC Music Lounge

Revenge - Free Download

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:11:05 GMT

Last night's episode of Revenge featured music by Sun Kil Moon, The Allman Brothers, Lesser Gonzalez Alvarez, Little Majorette, Jed & Lucia and Fruit Bats. Revenge airs on Wednesday's at 10|9c. Visit ABC Music Lounge after the show to get a free download of music featured in the episode. Click the image above to get today's free download.

Today's limited-time download is from Fruit Bats. Get it now by visiting the band's bio page!

Ken Cordova - Producer ABC Music Lounge