Music For Your Advertising Needs
Do you need music for your business ads/presentations? As President at RMCO MUSIC I am actively licensing my music for business presentations, to advertisers, product placement, for underscoring/transitions for film & TV, radio advertising, ringtones, video games, websites, etc. in genres such as Pop, R&B/Soul, Crossover Jazz, Indie Rock, Dance, & Singer-Songwriter idioms.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC review in Maximum Musician’s Magazine
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC
review in Maximum Musician’s Magazine
Review by Marcel Pyron
February 20, 2015
Bob Crawford—The
Instrumental Giant
Bob Crawford is a multi-talented instrumentalist…his music
has so much to offer that it is unbelievable. His music is remarkably clever,
solid, and full of incredible professionalism. Everything from the drums to the
guitars is outstanding. You will find yourself amazed by his intelligent talent
and rhythm. The creativity of each piece is stunning, soulful, fluid, and
perfectly produced. One thing for sure is when you listen to him, you will
enjoy the his complex harmonies and grooves that seem unstoppable.
Bob Crawford, born in the Bronx, NY, is one of those rare
people combining musicality, scholarship, and business acumen into one seamless
individual. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1971 (Phi Beta
Kappa/Magna cum laude) Bob embarked on his musical career full time. From being
the Musical Director, Guitarist, and Vocalist for the National Company of Paul
Sills' "Story Theatre"(1972-3) to the publishing of his John
Coltrane, Pat Martino, Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book “Symmetric
Cycles" (by RMCO MUSIC in 2011), Bob has been actively involved in
songwriting, arranging, producing, and studio work as a guitarist and vocalist
for the past 30 years.
In 1975, Bob founded Josandra Rehearsal Studios in NYC,
which became the home of such celebrated musicians as Pat Martino, Larry
Harlow, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria, Slide Hampton, Sam
Jones, Tom Harrell, Kevin Eubanks, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie, Brand X,
Tom Rush, John Hammond, Aztec 2 Step, Jocelyn Brown, Meat Loaf, Loretta Devine,
and Roz Ryan among many others.
In 1986 he acted as President of Lions' Den Recording in NYC
until 1990 when he formed RMCO MUSIC, his full-service production, recording,
publishing, and consulting company. In 1991, Larry Harlow (2008 Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award Winner and Latin Music Hall of Fame Member) recorded "My
Time Is Now"("Mi Tempo Liego") on the album of the same name,
co-written by Bob Crawford and A. Dennis (Doc) Williams of the O'Jays released
on Cache/Fania Records. In 2006, Maxine Brown (R&B Hall of Fame Member and
Tony Award Winner) recorded another of Bob's compositions "I Want To Be
Loved" released on her album "From the Heart" (Mee Max Music,
Inc.) He continues to write, publish, and place songs with recording artists,
for underscoring in film, TV, product placement, ringtones, video games, etc.
in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock, Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance,
Singer-Songwriter, and Folk idioms to this day.
On June 1, 2013, Bob released BOB
CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol.1
& 2 on RMCO MUSIC, available at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes, Google Play,
and Spotify.
You will be very pleased by every song you hear from this
phenomenal artist. The vast array of skills of this one man is truly music to
ones ear. His impeccable attention to theory, complexity, and sheer creative
tightness in his rhythm is enough to make any musician want to know his
secrets. He is a master of his art, and a legend in his own time. You won't
forget the day you heard "Bob Crawford," the completely amazing
musical genius. He will stand out to, you with his invigorating musical
abilities.
I strongly suggest you check out the single "Babycake
Walk"…it has a enormous groove to it that will make one want to strut
downtown. The bass in the song is nothing less than amazing, with killer pops
that stand out. Everything about this song will stand out to you, not one
instrument is lacking. It is so full of flavor that it will make your mouth
water. Bob Crawford has out done himself with this great instrumental work of
art. It is total masterpiece and should be streamed everywhere for the world’s
listening pleasure. I give a 5-star and two thumbs all the way up and I know
you will too.
Babycake Walk: https://www.box.com/s/5eojp514gcwhifgps67u
Links to Bob Crawford:
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
Blogger.com: https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/bobcrawford
Soundcloud (RMCO Music): https://soundcloud.com/rmco-music/sets
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rmcomuse
ION INDIE MAGAZINE Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
ION INDIE MAGAZINE
Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC (Reprint)
Review by Kiki Plesha
Other than the 'jaunty chapeau in his photo, it would be
safe to say that Bob Crawford wears many hats...and they are of many styles.
Bob's talent has been far-reaching; encompassing Rock, Jazz, Pop, R&B,
Folk, Alternative and New Country--and many variances in between. And under all
those hats resides the man himself...Musician, Producer, Author, Consultant,
Guitarist, Arranger, Stage Manager, Recording Engineer and Composer. He is a
one-man phenomenon and even, at times, a one-man-band.
Having been in the music industry for quite some time, Bob
has a rather large song catalog and long track record, working with such varied
artists as Jocelyn Brown, Mick Taylor, Maxine Brown, Dennis Williams (O’Jays,
Temptations), Larry Harlow, Ron Richardson, Carl Hall, Aztec 2 Step, Beverly
Crosby, Loretta Devine, and Vondie Curtis Hall.
As President of RMCO MUSIC, a full service Music
Production/Event Management company, Bob is BUSY...currently working with
Grammy Award winner Larry Harlow and Zon del Barrio in NYC. He is the author of
newly published "Symmetric Cycles", his John Coltrane/Pat
Martino/Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book. He has also recorded 2
Crossover Jazz instrumentals "BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC Presents:
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 a 2", available from
AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes & Google Play, and Spotify. In his
"spare" time, he also provides customized music for business
advertising.
Excuse me...I think I need a nap just WRITING about Bob
Crawford...OK, I'm BACK!
Bob was Musical Director/Guitarist/Singer for the National
Company of Paul Sills'"Story Theatre", which enjoyed a year-long run
on Broadway, coveting 2 Tony Awards and a nomination.
Bob also wrote "My Time Is Now" (19911 with Dennis
Williams [(O’Jays, Temptations) recorded by Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Award-winner and Latin Music-Salsa Hall of Fame member Larry Harlow for Cache
Records (Fania). He additionally wrote "I Want To Be Loved" [2006)
recorded by R&B Hall of Fame member and Tony Award winner Maxine Brown. He
has worked as a Session Guitarist, Vocalist. Writer, Producer, and Arranger,
for artists ranging from Phoebe Snow to McFadden & Whitehead for 30 years.
Note to self: It has just occurred to me what a slacker I
am.
Bob Crawford's many accomplishments and the roster of
notable names he has worked with goes on and on.
In all seriousness, this man means BUSINESS...the music
business, that is.
Review of Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC ALADAY LLC…Business 101…Today We Talk Jingles
Review of
Bob Crawford—RMCO MUSIC
ALADAY
LLC…Business 101…Today We Talk Jingles
Written By: Aaron Aveiro
We’ve all heard commercial jingles. That distinct sound of
McDonalds, “You deserve a break today” or the Kentucky Fried Chicken,“Finger
Lickin’ Good”…
Almost all major companies have a jingle to identify with. So why
don’t smaller companies? I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately. I mean
after all what part of a jingle is NOT part of a Company’s Brand? So, since I
ask clients every day…What is your company’s brand??? So as the sun peeked
through the office window bringing the mid-fall day warmth to my face I thought
I’d touch on how to develop your company’s brand for a second or two this afternoon.
Well, there is also the fact that I spoke with Bob Crawford, a musician that does
exactly that, writes music for companies to use to promote their business and
develop their Company Brand.
A song or a jingle is always a nice touch. Can you afford it is
usually the question that first comes to mind. Well the way the music industry
works you may very well be able to have you very own song or jingle developed
for your company.
So without further ado…Meet Bob Crawford…Bob is President of RMCO
Music/BMI currently residing in the city so great that they named it twice…New
York, New York.
You can find some information on Bob here…and here….well here’s
another link too…
You’ll find a wide variety of musical styles on Bob’s You Tube
station…Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC YouTube Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobcrawford1949/playlists
Some Jazz: Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #1 (Midtempo/Romantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVg4ILJdIFU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvixwR_hbIqqvi3Kl7NwLtOf
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #2
(Uptempo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__VpYRQjaU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvhDXrSyJzVRTFHDyd_Cv-im
Pop and Rock: For Pop/Rock Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--Pop%2FRock+Collection
R&B/Soul: For
R&B/Soul Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--R%26B%2FSoul+Collection
He has also recorded 2 Crossover Jazz instrumental albums
"BOB CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC Presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER
INSTRUMENTALS Vol. 1 & 2, available from AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes &
Google Play, and Spotlfy.
When asked to describe his business:
As President of RMCO Music I work as a songwriter/composer,
producer, & consultant providing original customized music for clients
involved with music
supervision, underscoring/transitions in film, TV, advertising and
product placement, corporate presentations, video games, ringtones, etc. in Pop,
R&B/Soul,
Crossover Jazz, Indie Rock, Dance, & Singer-Songwriter
genres.
Are you actively looking to bring on new clients?
As a matter of fact, I am looking for clients needing original
music for business advertising & presentations. As President at RMCO MUSIC
I am actively
licensing my music to artists, music supervisors, and advertisers
for film, TV, product placement. etc. ringtones, video games, and the like in
the Pop,
R&B/Soul, Crossover Jazz, Indie Rock, Dance, SingerSongwriter,
& New Country genres.
When asked about costs:
It depends…there are always variables but the basic fee structure
is one that consists of a flat fee and royalty…Bob is registered with BMI. For
those of you that are not familiar with how music works…unless you purchase ALL
the rights to a piece of music…for
example if you buy the “rights” to your favorite song, Jingle
Bells…anyone using the song other than “Listening pleasure” you must pay a
fee/license for the “right to use” the song in your commercial. There are more
in-depths do’s and don’ts in owning the rights to a piece of music. But those
are the basics. If someone owns a piece of music they will always make revenues
on it…
Here are the basic fees;
Radio Promo
Local $98.00
Regional (generally five states) $180.00
National $252.00
So the royalty…all depends on the negotiations.
So if you have been wondering about a Jingle to help develop your
Company Brand give Bob a call and see what you can work out…
Until Next Time…
Happy Gardening…
Written By: Aaron Aveiro
Photographs courtesy Bob Crawford and Aaron Aveiro
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
For Crossover Jazz Collection:
Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #1 (Midtempo/Romantic) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVg4ILJdIFU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvixwR_hbIqqvi3Kl7NwLtOf
Bob
Crawford/RMCO MUSIC Crossover Jazz #2 (Uptempo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__VpYRQjaU&list=PLYTatzwr5gvhDXrSyJzVRTFHDyd_Cv-im
For Pop/Rock Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--Pop%2FRock+Collection
For R&B/Soul Collection: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bob+Crawford--R%26B%2FSoul+Collection
Photo: Bob & Mary Crawford (Executive VP, Vocalist, Vocal
Arranger) at RMCO MUSIC/NYC/USA
Please
like: https://www.facebook.com/bobcrawford.rmcomusic
3 Magazine Reviews of Bob Crawford--RMCO MUSIC
Please check out this stellar review of me & my 2 Crossover Jazz albums by Marcel Pyron for Maximum Musician's Magazine. I am humbled and grateful for Marcel's very kind words, and so appreciative for his encouragement and support.
https://www.facebook.com/robert.m.crawford/posts/10205810571480904
https://www.facebook.com/robert.m.crawford/posts/10205810571480904
BOB CRAWFORD AND RMCO MUSIC are featured in the online January Issue of ION Indie Magazine! I'm featured on pages 140-143...It's interactive and it's live NOW!! http://www.joomag.com/magazine/ion-indie-magazine-january-2015-volume-8/0544678001417547049
Bob Crawford--RMCO MUSIC was just featured in the following article by Aaron Aveiro in ALADAY LLC, an organics newsletter...Click below...
I hope you find it interesting...http://aladayllc.com/2014/12/12/business-101-today-we-talk-jingles/
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Bob Crawford review in Maximum Musician's Magazine
Please check out this stellar review of me & my 2 Crossover Jazz albums by Marcel Pyron for Maximum Musician's Magazine. I am humbled and grateful for Marcel's very kind words, and so appreciative for his encouragement and support.
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC
review in Maximum
Musician’s Magazine
Review by Marcel Pyron
February 20, 2015
Bob Crawford—The
Instrumental Giant
Bob Crawford is a multi-talented instrumentalist…his music
has so much to offer that it is unbelievable. His music is remarkably clever,
solid, and full of incredible professionalism. Everything from the drums to the
guitars is outstanding. You will find yourself amazed by his intelligent talent
and rhythm. The creativity of each piece is stunning, soulful, fluid, and
perfectly produced. One thing for sure is when you listen to him, you will
enjoy the his complex harmonies and grooves that seem unstoppable.
Bob Crawford, born in the Bronx, NY, is one of those rare
people combining musicality, scholarship, and business acumen into one seamless
individual. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1971 (Phi Beta
Kappa/Magna cum laude) Bob embarked on his musical career full time. From being
the Musical Director, Guitarist, and Vocalist for the National Company of Paul
Sills' "Story Theatre"(1972-3) to the publishing of his John
Coltrane, Pat Martino, Nicholas Slonimsky-inspired music theory book “Symmetric
Cycles" (by RMCO MUSIC in 2011), Bob has been actively involved in
songwriting, arranging, producing, and studio work as a guitarist and vocalist
for the past 30 years.
In 1975, Bob founded Josandra Rehearsal Studios in NYC,
which became the home of such celebrated musicians as Pat Martino, Larry
Harlow, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Mongo Santamaria, Slide Hampton, Sam
Jones, Tom Harrell, Kevin Eubanks, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie, Brand X,
Tom Rush, John Hammond, Aztec 2 Step, Jocelyn Brown, Meat Loaf, Loretta Devine,
and Roz Ryan among many others.
In 1986 he acted as President of Lions' Den Recording in NYC
until 1990 when he formed RMCO MUSIC, his full-service production, recording,
publishing, and consulting company. In 1991, Larry Harlow (2008 Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award Winner and Latin Music Hall of Fame Member) recorded "My
Time Is Now"("Mi Tempo Liego") on the album of the same name,
co-written by Bob Crawford and A. Dennis (Doc) Williams of the O'Jays released
on Cache/Fania Records_ In 2006, Maxine Brown (R&B Hall of Fame Member and
Tony Award Winner) recorded another of Bob's compositions "I Want To Be
Loved" released on her album "From the Heart" (Mee Max Music,
Inc.) He continues to write, publish, and place songs with recording artists,
for underscoring in film, TV, product placement, ringtones, video games, etc.
in genres such as Pop, R&B, Rock, Contemporary Crossover Jazz, Dance,
Singer-Songwriter, and Folk idioms to this day.
On June 1, 2013, Bob released BOB
CRAWFORD/RMCO MUSIC presents: CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CROSSOVER INSTRUMENTALS Vol.1
& 2 on RMCO MUSIC, available at AmazonMP3, Bandcamp, iTunes, Google Play,
and Spotify.
You will be very pleased by every song you hear from this
phenomenal artist. The vast array of skills of this one man is truly music to
ones ear. His impeccable attention to theory, complexity, and sheer creative
tightness in his rhythm is enough to make any musician want to know his
secrets. He is a master of his art, and a legend in his own time. You won't
forget the day you heard "Bob Crawford," the completely amazing
musical genius. He will stand out to, you with his invigorating musical
abilities.
I strongly suggest you check out the single "Babycake
Walk"…it has a enormous groove to it that will make one want to strut
downtown. The bass in the song is nothing less than amazing, with killer pops
that stand out. Everything about this song will stand out to you, not one
instrument is lacking. It is so full of flavor that it will make your mouth
water. Bob Crawford has out done himself with this great instrumental work of
art. It is total masterpiece and should be streamed everywhere for the world’s
listening pleasure. I give a 5-star and two thumbs all the way up and I know
you will too.
Babycake Walk: https://www.box.com/s/5eojp514gcwhifgps67u
Links to Bob Crawford:
Official Website: http://www.carosta.com/bob-crawford/
Blogger.com: https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/bobcrawford
Soundcloud (RMCO Music): https://soundcloud.com/rmco-music/sets
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rmcomuse
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