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Zircon Skye Production Publishing Sampler Vol. 1 - now available upon request to TV & Film music supervisors, producers, directors, editors, and independent filmmakers seeking diverse, high-quality "rapid clearance" music from a one-stop source. Call to request your free copy.ZSP Publishing Sampler Vol. 1

Flower Studios 100% control
and administer the mechanical
and synch rights for all of the
Zircon Skye Production artists
and can offer rapid clearance.


Contact Ken Eros at 805.640.7995 for details.
 
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1. The Taoist Wheel
2. My 20s Through 60s
3. The Elephant Pig

4. What You Need

The Warm Guns
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The Warm Guns "Blown Away" is in stores now! 1. Lowdown Park
2. The Life & Times
3. The Relative Ends
4. Role

The Warm Guns
Electric Mobile Movies

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1. Cold Morning
2. Cookie Full Of Arsenic

3. Sexy Boy

Kitty Kat Stew
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1. More than Equal
2. Changed Me

3. Chameleon

Hyperplush
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1. Elephant Ridge
2. Boulder's Dream

3. Sunrise Over Comb Ridge

Dos Coyotes
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1. Ride
2. The Ghost Machine

3. Fear & Loathing

4. Perplexed Mind

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BPMs, Similar Artists and Suggested Uses

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1)  THE ELEPHANT PIG - The Warm Guns
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Running Time:
02:32

bpm:
120

Recommended if you like:
The Beatles, David Bowie, XTC, 60's Music

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
The Warm Guns simply "are" for one purpose: to live and support the maxim: 'Veritas Vos Liberabit.' (''The Truth shall set you free.') They are here to create transcendence, to investigate the nature of the Human Condition, and to deepen personal and transpersonal relationships. One person. One voice. Each of us can, and does, make a difference. So praise the Lord, pass the ammunition, and strap on your warm guns.

Mood:
High spirits, jovial

Vocals:
Male lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
Anything "groovy," psychedelic or referencing the late 60's/early 70's, Austin Powers, Laugh-In, etc.

web site:
www.thewarmguns.com


 


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2)  SUPERHERO - Kitty Kat Stew
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Running Time:
03:04

bpm:
116

Recommended if you like:
No Doubt, Garbage, Avril Lavigne, Luscious Jackson

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
Savagely wry pop, funk-infused rock – just a few of the ingredients that add spice to the Kitty Kat Stew. Their boundary breaking debut CD bends and blends gritty rock, pop, electronic, trip-hop, and rap into the band’s own musical vision. Headlining notable Southern California venues such as L.A.’s Whisky A Go-Go and The Roxy, and having opened for acts including Echo and the Bunnymen, Billy Idol, Sugar Ray, and Gene Loves Jezebel, Kitty Kat Stew has won over audiences with their mix of brash energy, youthful cool, technical flair and musical creativity.

Mood:
Strong, confident

Vocals:
Female lead vocal

Suggested Uses:
Video games with female lead, Tomb Raider or contemporary "Supergirl" or "Wonder Woman" style movies, Commercials from "girl-beats-boy" perspective. MTV "Road Rules" or "The Real World" where girls are empowered, coming to the rescue or dominating in a competition.



 
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3)  THE GHOST MACHINE - Force 4D
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Running Time:
04:03

bpm:
115

Recommended if you like:
System Of A Down, The Warped Tour

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
Force 4-D Began in early 2001 with Dan Flores on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jay Sherlock playing bass and doing backup vocals, Dan Watson on lead guitar and backup vocals, and later added Robin Ryder on drums shortly after the first album was recorded. The sound they create has been best described as "Sci-Fi Punk/Metal" which incorporates Metal, Punk, and Heavy Rock influences. Force 4-D looks ahead to a bright future in order to spread their darkness.

Mood:
Angry, political, violent

Vocals:
Male lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
Anything that questions the rapid advance of the automated computer age (especially Terminator 2 style films or shows), Extreme Sports films or specials, MTV "Road Rules" or "The Real World" (involving leaving in a hurry, being pissed off or fighting, anything fast and dangerous), High speed or impact Racing, Skateboarding, 4-Wheel Drive or Bicycling scenes, video games and/or commercials (Ford trucks/Mustangs, ESPN, Tour de France, The Warped Tour, MTV). Boxing match footage (Rocky V?) or WWF Smackdown type footage.  Lyrics also contain some political references so any sort of uprising or violent protest scenes could benefit from this track.



 

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4)  COOKIE FULL OF ARSENIC - Kitty Kat Stew
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Running Time:
03:47

bpm:
120

Recommended if you like:
No Doubt, Garbage, Luscious Jackson

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
As heard in the movie After Sex starring Brooke Shields. Savagely wry pop, funk-infused rock – just a few of the ingredients that add spice to the Kitty Kat Stew. Their boundary breaking debut CD bends and blends gritty rock, pop, electronic, trip-hop, and rap into the band’s own musical vision. Headlining notable Southern California venues such as L.A.’s Whisky A Go-Go and The Roxy, and having opened for acts including Echo and the Bunnymen, Billy Idol, Sugar Ray, and Gene Loves Jezebel, Kitty Kat Stew has won over audiences with their mix of brash energy, youthful cool, technical flair and musical creativity.

Mood:
Energetic, frenetic, anxious and wary

Vocals:
Female lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
MTV "Road Rules," "The Real World" or WB network shows where girls are attracted to bad boys. Any scenes involving a strong female character and a "Bad Boy" male character coming into the frame. 



 

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5)  RIDE - Force 4D
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Running Time:
03:29

bpm:
167

Recommended if you like:
System Of A Down, The Warped Tour

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
Force 4-D Began in early 2001 with Dan Flores on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jay Sherlock playing bass and doing backup vocals, Dan Watson on lead guitar and backup vocals, and later added Robin Ryder on drums shortly after the first album was recorded. The sound they create has been best described as "Sci-Fi Punk/Metal" which incorporates Metal, Punk, and Heavy Rock influences. Force 4-D looks ahead to a bright future in order to spread their darkness.

Mood:
Angry, high-speed, violent, powerful

Vocals:
Male lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
Extreme Sports films or specials, MTV "Road Rules" or "The Real World" (involving leaving in a hurry, being pissed off or fighting, anything fast and dangerous), High speed or impact Racing, Skateboarding, 4-Wheel Drive or Bicycling scenes, video games and/or commercials (Ford trucks/Mustangs, ESPN, Tour de France, The Warped Tour, MTV)




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6)  DOLINA MACKAY - Green Man
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Running Time:
03:33

bpm:
94

Recommended if you like:
Afro Celt Sound System, Dead Can Dance, Braveheart

Lyrics:
Instrumental

Description:
Like AFROCELTS (a.k.a. Afro Celt Sound System) and Dead Can Dance, GREEN MAN offers original, traditional and contemporary Irish/Scottish/Appalachian music -- with a twist. Blending techno beats, MIDI sequences, bass/drum loops, Eastern percussion, male/female lead vocals, lush harmonies, and rock guitars with acoustic instrumentation such as wooden/silver flutes, uilleann pipes (courtesy of world-renowned piper, Eric Rigler - as heard on the Titanic, Road To Perdition, Death To Smoochy and Braveheart soundtracks), tin whistle, accordion, steel guitar, cittern, and sitar; the band at once delivers a smart, fresh and exciting sound decidedly their own; while honoring the timeless depth and beauty of traditional Celtic music. GREEN MAN often found perform in a support capacity at mid-zized local venues such as House Of Blues and The Majestic Ventura Theatre; and have shared the stage with such groups as Battlefield Band, Black 47, The Chieftains, Cowboy Junkies, Gaelic Storm, Arlo Guthrie, Talitha MacKenzie, Todd Rundgren, Seven Nations and The Young Dubliners.

Mood:
Fast paced, aggressive, violent

Vocals:
Instrumental

Suggested Uses:
MTV programming specials for St. Patrick's Day, High energy Celtic or retro-futuristic (think "Braveheart," "Mad Max," Star Wars," "Star Trek" or "The Matrix") battle or chase scenes.

web site:
www.greenmanmusic.com
 




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7)  ARE YOU SURE? - Hyperplush
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Running Time:
03:31

bpm:
101

Recommended if you like:
Sam Phillips, No Doubt

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
Hyperplush’s hypnotic arrangements and sexy vocals have been described with provocative phrases such as " Slo Mo Fusion" and " lounge rock;" and have created quite the buzz on college radio and in Southern California venues. They are sure to put the fuzz in your velvet breeches. Hyperplush, the self titled debut, blurs the distinction between acoustic and electric with heady lyrics and addictive melodies.

Mood:
Mocking, taunting, coy, upbeat

Vocals:
Female lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
MTV "Road Rules" or "The Real World," High School age or Ally McBeal flashback "stolen boyfriend" or "flirtatious rival" scenes.

web site:
www.hyperplush.com


 


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8)  HERRINGBONE SKY - Green Man
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Running Time:
07:07

bpm:
90

Recommended if you like:
Dido, Cowboy Junkies, Mazzy Star, Portishead

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
Like AFROCELTS (a.k.a. Afro Celt Sound System) and Dead Can Dance, GREEN MAN offers original, traditional and contemporary Irish/Scottish/Appalachian music -- with a twist. Blending techno beats, MIDI sequences, bass/drum loops, Eastern percussion, male/female lead vocals, lush harmonies, and rock guitars with acoustic instrumentation such as wooden/silver flutes, uilleann pipes (courtesy of world-renowned piper, Eric Rigler - as heard on the Titanic, Road To Perdition, Death To Smoochy and Braveheart soundtracks), tin whistle, accordion, steel guitar, cittern, and sitar; the band at once delivers a smart, fresh and exciting sound decidedly their own; while honoring the timeless depth and beauty of traditional Celtic music. GREEN MAN often found perform in a support capacity at mid-zized local venues such as House Of Blues and The Majestic Ventura Theatre; and have shared the stage with such groups as Battlefield Band, Black 47, The Chieftains, Cowboy Junkies, Gaelic Storm, Arlo Guthrie, Talitha MacKenzie, Todd Rundgren, Seven Nations and The Young Dubliners.

Mood:
Lush, dramatic, sad, heartbreaking and introspective

Vocals:
Female lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
Emotional, dramatic scenes with "lost love" or loneliness (death, divorce/break-up, circumstantial separation) as a general theme. Rooftop saxaphone solo; perfect for a "When Harry Met Sally" starry-night scene.

web site:
www.greenmanmusic.com



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9)  SHAPING - United By Sound
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Running Time:
07:17

bpm:
91

Recommended if you like:
Thievery Corporation, Groove Armada, Mazzy Star, Bill Laswell

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
A marriage of driving down/mid/up tempo beats with electronic sound texture and the warmth of human soul. Songs feature female vocals, spoken word, and japanese rap. A powerful voice for peace through music. United By Sound is a collection of artists dedicated to the advancement of global dance/dub culture as a worldwide movement for peaceful/diverse community.

Mood:
Dreamy, dramatic, slinky and reflective

Vocals:
Female lead vocal with harmonies

Suggested Uses:
MTV documentaries involving introspective, self-examination or soul-searching scenes, Underground or Club dance/rave scenes, Drug-induced haze or heavy-vibe love scenes. Very sexy track.

web site:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/unitedbysound


 


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10)  POTENTIAL - Hyperplush
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Running Time:
03:41

bpm:
117

Recommended if you like:
Esquivel, Austin Powers, Combustible Edison, James Bond, Get Smart

Lyrics:
Instrumental

Description:
Hyperplush’s hypnotic arrangements and sexy vocals have been described with provocative phrases such as "Slo Mo Fusion" and "lounge rock;" and have created quite the buzz on college radio and in Southern California venues. They are sure to put the fuzz in your velvet breeches. Hyperplush, the self titled debut, blurs the distinction between acoustic and electric with heady lyrics and addictive melodies.

Mood:
Groovy, cocktail party, monster funhouse

Vocals:
Instrumental

Suggested Uses:
Anything Esquivel or space-age bachelor pad, Johnnie Depp or Antonio Banderas style Spanish/Mexican "bad boy" outlaw or bandit films, dinner party or Martini era or "spy" oriented (Maxwell Smart, James Bond, Austin Powers).

web site:
www.hyperplush.com

 



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11)  COLD MORNING - Kitty Kat Stew
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Running Time:
05:01

bpm:
70

Recommended if you like:
No Doubt, Garbage, 12 Rounds, Goldfrapp

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
As heard in the movie Nurse Betty starring Morgan Freeman, Rene Zellweger and Chris Rock. Savagely wry pop, funk-infused rock – just a few of the ingredients that add spice to the Kitty Kat Stew. Their boundary breaking debut CD bends and blends gritty rock, pop, electronic, trip-hop, and rap into the band’s own musical vision. Headlining notable Southern California venues such as L.A.’s Whisky A Go-Go and The Roxy, and having opened for acts including Echo and the Bunnymen, Billy Idol, Sugar Ray, and Gene Loves Jezebel, Kitty Kat Stew has won over audiences with their mix of brash energy, youthful cool, technical flair and musical creativity.

Mood:
Sad, poignant, reflective

Vocals:
Female lead vocals

Suggested Uses:
MTV "Road Rules" or "The Real World" style programs or with "lonely and blue" as a theme.


 


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12)  RISE - The Warm Guns
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Running Time:
03:39

bpm:
60

Recommended if you like:
John Lennon, Bee Gees, Peter Gabriel, Electric Light Orchestra

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
The Warm Guns simply "are" for one purpose: to live and support the maxim: 'Veritas Vos Liberabit.' (''The Truth shall set you free.') They are here to create transcendence, to investigate the nature of the Human Condition, and to deepen personal and transpersonal relationships. One person. One voice. Each of us can, and does, make a difference. So praise the Lord, pass the ammunition.

Mood:
Poignant, sad, heartbreaking, quiet resolution

Vocals:
Male vocal with lush harmonies

Suggested Uses:
Unrequited love or "watching a marriage to another" scenes, First line and chorus are both very powerful for first scene or end-of-show fade out tags, perfect for "lost love" death or travel separation scene.

web site:
www.thewarmguns.com




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13)  JINGLE BELLS - Jimmy Caliri
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Running Time:
04:33

bpm:
128

Recommended if you like:
Charley Brown Christmas, Holiday music, excellent Jazz piano

Lyrics:
Instrumental

Description:
Now you can feel alive with the spirit of Christmas. Just listen once, and you are ready to have the most Spirited Christmas ever. Jimmy's arrangement of the old Christmas favorites are inspiring and lively. If you want to start sounding like Santa Claus, shouting your "ho-ho-ho's" then this is the album for you. Musician, composer, and arranger, Jimmy Caliri has had an extraordinary and versatile career. Playing keyboards and saxophone , he toured worldwide for several years with the group 'America.' In the late 60's he was a member of the legendary 'Raven' a Buffalo, New York based band that went on to become a favorite of musicians all around the country.

Mood:
Upbeat, cheerful, holiday

Vocals:
Instrumental

Suggested Uses:
Anything Christmas holiday oriented, Ally McBeal style Jazz piano-bar trio (piano, stand-up bass, drums) scenes at Christmas time. Exceptional Jazz piano and musicianship, MTV "Road Rules," "The Real World" or "The Osbournes" Christmas scenes or transitions, The Food Channel or any Cooking channel holiday scenes (great for holiday recipe voiceovers background music).

web site:
www.jimmycalire.com
 


 


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14)  BOULDER'S DREAM - Dos Coyotes
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Running Time:
05:39

bpm:
76

Recommended if you like:
Peter Kater, R. Carlos Nakai, Native American music, Ry Cooder

Lyrics:
Instrumental

Description:
Each member of Dos Coyotes had a deep bond with the wilderness, and their love of the outdoors and natural environments directly inspires their music. Canyonland, their most recent recording project, is a musical journey, highlighted with shimmering piano pieces, flowing flutes, cascading guitars, and towering percussion that combines ambient grandeur with a spirit of wonder and celebration.

Mood:
Dreamy and dramatic, spooky

Vocals:
Instrumental

Suggested Uses:
Native American or South American, or Amazon jungle/rain-forest scenes, relaxation therapy, dramatic "lost in the desert" or wandering scenes, excellent background music for dramatic voice-over or documentaries.

  


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15)  TWANG TWISTER - Jeff Frankel
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Running Time:
02:32

bpm:
75

Recommended if you like:
Dire Straits, Dick Dale, Surf Music, The Blasters, Killer guitar tones!

Lyrics:
Instrumental

Description:
The
goal for the album "Sometime In The A.M." (from which this track was taken) was to inject great guitar tone into soulful, honest songwriting. The songs on the record are about love, loss of love, mortality and the evaporation of time. The work encompasses a wide variety of influences: Rock, country, blues, folk and even a little surf.

Mood:
Upbeat, fun

Vocals:
Instrumental

Suggested Uses:
Beach, ocean and surf scenes. Crazy and wild party (college, pool, etc.) and rowdy fun bar scenes (especially with band playing live).

web site:
www.jefffrankel.com

 

 

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16)  I'M COMING HOME - Jeff Frankel
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Running Time:
04:52

bpm:
59

Recommended if you like:
Eric Clapton, George Thorogood, Cream, excellent slide guitar and blues riffs on this one!

Lyrics:
Click to view

Description:
The
goal for the album "Sometime In The A.M." (from which this track was taken) was to inject great guitar tone into soulful, honest songwriting. The songs on the record are about love, loss of love, mortality and the evaporation of time. The work encompasses a wide variety of influences: Rock, country, blues, folk and even a little surf.

Mood:
Upbeat, fun

Vocals:
Male and bluesy

Suggested Uses:
Blues bar scene in Texas, hero trying to make his way back to home/family/love, principal character staggering down the street (drunk or beat up), principal character pushing his way through a crowd with only one thing on his mind: to return to his girl no matter what.

web site:
www.jefffrankel.com

 


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