``Music From The OC Mix 1'': Songs From Groundbreaking Series On Special Enhanced CD.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2004 "The OC," the phenomenally successful Fox Television series, has pioneered the creative use of storytelling through song and, in the process, become a showcase for some of the most innovative and original artists in modern music. Now the spirit and style of "The OC" has been captured on "Music From The OC Mix 1," set for release on Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label that operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. It is internationally known as WEA International Inc. , March 30th. A collection of a dozen key tracks from current and previous episodes of "The OC," the compilation highlights the program's trend-setting approach to music with songs from an extraordinary variety of new and emerging artists. Additionally, "Music From The OC Mix 1" also features special enhancements, including CD-only access to a "Music From The OC" web page, where the specific scene in which many of the tracks that were used can be viewed. The first of an ongoing series of memorable musical moments from "The OC," the collection will be followed by Mix 2, 3 and 4 in the year ahead. Also planned will be special edition compilations. Tracks comprising "Music From The OC Mix 1" include the program's theme, "California," by Phantom Planet For the Danny Phantom episode, see Phantom Planet is an alternative rock band from Southern California. The band is most widely known in popular culture for bearing former member, actor and drummer, Jason Schwartzman and its track "California", which became the as well as "Paint The Silence" by South; "Just A Ride" by Jem; "Honey And The Moon" by Joseph Arthur Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is a contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron, Ohio, known for his melodic compositions combined with swirling choruses. He was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s, and signed to Gabriel's Real World label. ; "The Way We Get By" by Spoon; "Move On" by Jet; "How Good Can It Be" by The 88; "Caught By The River" by Doves; "Rain City" by Turin Brakes Turin Brakes are a modern folk pop duo comprising Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, hailing from Balham, London. History The band was started by longtime friends Knights and Paridjanian. The two met at a young age and spent much of their childhood together. ; "We Used To Be Friends" by The Dandy Warhols; "Dice" by Finley Quaye Finley Quaye (born 25 March 1974, in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish musician. He won the 1997 Mobo Award for best Reggae act, and the 1998 BRIT Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. & William Orbit and "Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch. Music Supervisor for "Music From The OC Mix 1" is Alexandra Patsavas. "`The OC' has created a real community," comments Josh Schwartz, who, along with McG and Tom Whalley, serves as Executive Producer for the project. "Part of what brings that community together is music that's not being heard on radio or MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. . We're committed not just to discovering new artists, but providing an outlet for great new music that you can't hear anywhere else." "Our criteria is intelligent music for emotional people," adds McG. "We treat the songs as characters in the story, sometimes building a scene around the music and vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. . We want to capture the unique sensibility of the show and reflect that sense of discovery that our audience gets when they tune in each week." |
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