Clouds on the commute to Music Orange and Icehouse Studios.
TRACK OF THE MONTH / february 2020: Hot Mic /
Hot Mic: TRACK OF THE MONTH / february 2020*
This month…There's something slightly mischievous sounding about "Hot Mic." The searing electric guitar distortion pumped through vintage reverb recalls the instrumental soundtracks to old biker b-movies from the 1960s. But when those bouncing handclap rhythms arrive to the party, the whole tone changes to an upbeat and friendly feel, sounding more like a California beach-blanket dance party.
Find this one filed under INDIE…ALT POP in The Music Orange Library Online (MOLO).
*Each month, we feature a new track from the Music Orange Library online—the easiest, most intuitive online library in the industry. Enjoy the Music!e
Icehouse Record Plant /
Final test pressing of the Music Orange Track of the Month at our Icehouse factories.
Things We Like: Chord! (iOS App) /
For quickly notating songs and chord fingerings, Chord! for iOS achieves the best balance of ease, versatility, and customization of any app we’ve tried. You can select standard chords or build a library of custom chords to choose from, place those chords anywhere on the page, and import or enter lyrics if needed. When you’re done, quickly export a perfectly formatted PDF file. It’s the perfect composition notebook! If you need any help along the way it also has many learning tools and chord lookup functions. You can learn more about it at http://getchord.com/.
Spotted in the Wild /
Our Work: Clorox Scentiva /
It’s so nice when one of your songs gets picked for a national TV campaign. Check out the full length track on Spotify/iTunes: “Panorama” by Music Orange.
TRACK OF THE MONTH / january 2020: Sugarsonic /
Sugarsonic TRACK OF THE MONTH / january 2020*
This month…"Sugarsonic" immediately drops the listener into a well-oiled party machine of driving, automated beats. The tune borrows a bit from late 1980s and early 1990s industrial dance production before lo-fi rhymes from an MC join the fun, alongside a catchy horn part that gives the song a more timeless feel.
Find this one filed under DANCE…ELECTRONICA in The Music Orange Library Online (MOLO).
*Each month, we feature a new track from the Music Orange Library online—the easiest, most intuitive online library in the industry. If you like what you hear, please visit and check out some of our latest tracks. Enjoy the Music!
Who You Gonna Call? /
How about your favorite custom music house!
Our Work: Zen as F*ck /
During this holiday season, it’s important to stay zen. Enjoy!
Directors/Writers/Producers/DPs: John Benson & Ward Evans
Editor: Connor McDonald, 1606 Studio SF
Music Production/Mix: Hector Pérez, Music Orange SF
Brad's hair by Roxie Johnson
Have fun, it's just yoga.
Downtown San Francisco During Morning Commute /
Driving in to the Music Orange recording studios and treated to this!
Music Orange @ The Fox Oakland /
Our Work: Salesforce Dreamforce 2019 Opener /
Music Orange scored another Dreamforce Opener for Salesforce. This one was for the 2019 event and can be found on Salesforce’s YouTube Channel. Check it out!
TRACK OF THE MONTH / december 2019: Glitch /
Glitch: TRACK OF THE MONTH / december 2019*
This month…Tranquil tones introduce an otherworldly "Glitch" before the beats drop. But even then, these rhythms have more in common with tropical downtempo than anything you might hear at a party in the city. The pan flute sampled melodies and ambient bird chirps make it easy to imagine dancing with sand underneath your feet, somewhere in a mildly humid atmosphere.
Find this one filed under DANCE…ELECTRONICA in The Music Orange Library Online (MOLO).
*Each month, we feature a new track from the Music Orange Library online—the easiest, most intuitive online library in the industry. If you like what you hear, please visit and check out some of our latest tracks. Enjoy the Music!
Things We Like: Oblique Strategies /
If your job requires you to create original material, you know that sometimes the blank page can be blinding. Or maybe you’re part way through a project and can’t find the best path to move forward. In 1975 musician Brian Eno and artist Peter Schmidt jointly compiled a list of prompts, suggestions, and aphorisms to help break the mental gridlock creators often experience and published them as a collection of cards called Oblique Strategies. The idea is that the musician or artist can randomly select a card at any time in order to encourage lateral thinking. Examples include:
Use an old idea.
State the problem in words as clearly as possible.
Are there sections? Consider transitions.
Work at a different speed.
The prompts are deliberately vague but can knock you out of your rut if used sparingly and deliberately. There have been many editions and it’s not hard to find used versions, but you can pick up the latest edition at the Eno Shop.
Happy Thanksgiving! /
Comet #2: Hummingbird & Big Life /
Music has a unique way of changing a scene’s mood. Which track does Comet wear best?
Featuring “Hummingbird" and “Big Life” from the Music Orange Library Online (MOLO).
Check It Out: Noel Fielding to Write Netflix Show About an Enchanted Turntable /
British comedian and co-creator of the cult comedy series The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding, is making a new show for Netflix. "Basically a guy gets hold of a magic record player and when you put the record player on a portal appears and you can go inside your favourite albums," Fielding said. Sounds as strange and surreal as The Boosh to us and is something that is on our radar. No word yet on when it will air.
Music Orange Face Swap App /
Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming Music Orange Face Swap app. Stay tuned for more info!
TRACK OF THE MONTH / november 2019: Fa La La La La /
Fa La La La La: TRACK OF THE MONTH / november 2019*
This month…Did you know that the Holiday carol "Deck The Halls" is of Welsh origin, dating back to the 16th century? This vivacious version is a 21st century upgrade that swings with a snappy tempo under chiming bells, lush strings, and a lively energy that mirrors the modern bustle of today's Yuletide season.
Find this one filed under HOLIDAY in The Music Orange Library Online (MOLO).
*Each month, we feature a new track from the Music Orange Library online—the easiest, most intuitive online library in the industry. Enjoy the Music!
