First Frame Music features score composers and song writers each with their own unique voice. In our library, you will hear soaring melodies written for orchestras next to intimate ballads played by bands. Virtually every piece has been recorded in the studio with live musicians for a fresh, vibrant feel. Our writers are working on today's leading independent films such as Eat, Pray, Love, Dalai lama Renaissance, A Good Day to Die, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and Bellflower, and on television with our artist's music on HBO (Entourage, How to Make it in America), Discovery (Life, Operation Wild), and CNBC (Diabetes-Life).
The history of Criterion Music Corporation dates back to 1943, and the formation of a new publishing company owned by the principals of Capitol Records. Over the years, Criterion has been known for its’ standards, beginning with Johnny Mercer’s DREAM, Peggy Lees’ IT’S A GOOD DAY and MANANA, plus continuous standards over the years like MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT, Woody Guthrie’s OKLAHOMA HILLS in the 40’s; the 50’s brought WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG, the classic LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL, and hits like Earl Grant’s THE END, and Les Baxter’s QUIET VILLAGE. The list goes on an on! Through the years, Criterion has administrated many active catalogues, namely the IRS Music Catalogues, including Sting and The Police, and currently the Ninjatunes Catalogues out of the UK. All through Criterion’s history, the catalogue has always been known for it’s tremendous Jazz copyrights (ie Bernie’s Tune, Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid, Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You, etc.), Standards, Polynesian Music, “Hits Through The Years,” top Commercial usages, and consistent quality material from their writers. Criterion is one of the few true independent music publishers still standing, in this world of the conglomerate. Criterion music corp. admisisters our catalog.
The Dalai Lama Renaissance sound track album has been released by White Swan Records, one of the major forces in the new age, meditation and yoga scene. Many thanks to Parmita, Paul and Joel for their continued passion for the music.
Culture Yard has been steadily working on a Musical Mission, to bring Positive Live Reggae Music to the People of Seattle, since 2005. Culture Yard is positioned, by virtue of our experience and the relationships that we maintain in the ordinary course of business, to provide valuable additional services with respect to Booking, Marketing, Producing, Delivering, and Recording musical events in the US NW.
