Congratulations to Wendy & Lisa on Their ASCAP Honor!

Today, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced that Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman will be the recipients of the very first ASCAP Shirley Walker Award! 

As is stated in ASCAP's announcement:

The Shirley Walker Award honors those whose achievements have contributed to the diversity of film and television music. Shirley Walker, an ASCAP member, was the first prominent female film and TV composer. As the first female composer to get a solo score credit on a major Hollywood motion picture, she is remembered as a pioneer for women in the film industry.

"Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman are two of the finest composers working in film and TV music," said ASCAP Vice President of Film & TV/Visual Media Shawn LeMone. "Their music sets new standards for excellence, and their achievements have inspired a generation of female composers looking to follow their lead. I can think of no more deserving recipients of ASCAP's very first Shirley Walker Award." 

This award couldn't go to better and more influential composers! Since their first composing gig (Dangerous Minds) to their current Television work (The Witches of East End), Lisa and Wendy have inspired and encouraged both women and a new generation of musicians to consider the art of movie and television composition.

The award ceremony will be held June 25th, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Unfortunately, for us fans (who would love to be there), the ceremony is by invitation only. Hopefully, ASCAP will either provide video or a great description of the ceremony.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS to the dynamic duo! This is an award that is well-deserved and couldn't go to more talented musicians.

Billboard also released an announcement that you can read here: Wendy & Lisa to Receive ASCAP's Inaugural Shirley WalkerAward

Wendy & Lisa are Honored at Score! (Video Included)

Sorry! It's been a while since there has been a good Wendy & Lisa News post, but the ladies have been pretty quiet (they are probably doing something cool like 'working' and 'living life'. lol).

However, the dynamic duo were recently honored at a first-time, sold-out event called "Score!" As the Hollywood Reporter says, Score! is the brainchild of TV Academy Music Peer Group Governor Michael A. Levine who envisioned a concert in which a 67-piece orchestra and a 40-voice LA chorus would perform some of TV music's greatest compositions. The event, sponsored by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, was held May 21st at UCLA's Royce Hall. 

Both Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin were in the audience to see their work from Heroes, Touch, Carnivale, and Nurse Jackie conducted by the very talented Suzie Katayama (who played stings along with Lisa's brother, David Coleman, on Purple Rain's "Take Me With You", "Baby I'm A Star", and "Purple Rain". Ms. Katayama also did work on Madonna's Ray of Light album and has worked with many other great performers).

The "Score!" event is yet another reminder (besides their Emmy) of how talented both Lisa & Wendy truly are. In a field heavily dominated by men, they demonstrate the breadth, talent, and work ethic that women can posses and combine these ideals to reach the highest echelons of television composing. As a woman, they will always be an inspiration to me (and, if I had an ounce of musical ability, they would be even greater roll models).

Thanks to the ladies' great manager, we can witness their very cool honor! 

Enjoy!

Congratulations to Wendy & Lisa on the Renewal of 'Witches of East End'!

Wendy & Lisa, the dynamic scoring duo, are the composers for the brand new show, Witches of East End, currently airing on cable’s Lifetime Channel. Lifetime has announced that Witches will return, next year, for its second season.
 
According to the New York Post, Witches of East End “is averaging 3 million viewers and 1.7 million viewers in the key adults 18-49 and 25-54 demos…. The drama’s first season finale airs Dec. 15.”

The new season of Witches is set to premiere in 2014 with 13 new episodes.

In case you don’t know, Wendy & Lisa have been the television composers for the shows “Touch”, “Nurse Jackie”, “Prime Suspect”, “Mercy”, “Heroes”, “Bionic Woman”, “Crossing Jordan”, and “Snoops”.

For more info about Witches of East End, see the official website: Lifetime’s Witches of East End

Wendy & Lisa Release Touch Theme!

Are you saddened by having to wait until Fall for anothe episode Touch? Well, you can re-live the opening sequence *anytime* you want to!  Thankfully, the ladies were allowed to release the Touch Theme on iTunes! It features 2 slightly different versions: 1) Girls Brothers Mix and 2) Battle Tapes Mix.  The Girls Brothers Mix features a few more instruments than the show opener.  In addition, some of you who answered Lisa's call for sining numbers (a while back, Lisa asked fans to call in and sing 1....10 in the same tune as the alphabet) just might hear yourselves at the end of The Girls Brothers Mix. Very cool!!!!


So, give yourselves a treat and pick up the Touch Theme on iTunes!  You can find it here: Touch Theme iTunes

Come See Wendy & Lisa at WonderCon!!!

If you will be attending WonderCon 2012, at the Anaheim Convention Center, come see Wendy & Lisa!  The ladies will be on a panel discussing "Famous TV Theme Music".  The panel takes place Friday, March 16th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Room 213).  


From the WonderCon Website:
5:00-6:00 Famous TV Theme Music— Composers of popular television theme songs discuss their writing process and their influences to their craft. Charles Fox (The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, Love Boat, Happy Days), Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman (Carnivale, Heroes), Jeremy Zuckerman & Benjamin Wynn (Avatar the Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra) and additional special guests will discuss their contributions to TV theme music. Moderated by Anne Cecere, director of Film & TV relations of BMI, and Chandler Poling, White Bear PR founder. Attendees will get to see a select clip from the new series The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra. Room 213 


So, if you are going to be at WonderCon on Friday, let Wendy & Lisa school you on television composing!  They are always funny and insightful and the panel is sure to be interesting!

Lisa Coleman Appears in "Put The Needle On The Record"!

As reported from Wendy & Lisa’s Official website, Lisa Coleman was interviewed for a new book called PUT THE NEEDLE ON THE RECORD. According to Amazon, “Put The Needle on The Record is pop culture historian Matthew Chojnacki's definitive guide to 7- and 12-inch vinyl single artwork from the '80s." Wendy & Lisa have their own page in the book, containing the "Satisfaction" 12" single artwork + Lisa's commentary. The author, Matthew, also included a great quote from Lisa on a page pertaining to Grace Jones!


Not only do you get additional insight from Lisa, but 20% of the author’s royalties from Put the Needle on the Record will be donated to the Keep a Child Alive foundation, which provides first class AIDS care, treatment, surrounding support, and food for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

It’s a win-win!

Put the Needle On The Record is now available. Choose your Amazon country link to purchase.
Amazon: US| UK| CAN| GER| | FRA| JPN

Happy Birthday to Lisa Coleman!!!!

Today is Lisa’s birthday!!! I, along with other fans, wish you a very happy, wonderful, exciting-yet-relaxing, loving, and spectacular birthday! May you enjoy today, remember how much you are loved by your family and friends, and feel grateful for another year! Wishing you many more!!!

You can leave Lisa a birthday message on the Wendy&Lisa Facebook Page: W&L Facebook Page


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Wendy & Lisa team up with F-Deluxe (formally “The Family”) For a Concert!

Wendy & Lisa will be special guests during a concert headlined by F-Deluxe. The concert will be Friday, September 23rd at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, CA. If you would like to purchase tickets, click here: F-Deluxe with Wendy&Lisa


For those of you in the Oakland, CA area, F-Deluxe will be performing 2 shows on Sunday, September 25 (one at 7pm and one at 9pm). Wendy&Lisa will not be special guests at these shows. However, if you would like to purchase tickets (link for 7pm show), click here: F-Deluxe - Oakland

Lisa Coleman Talks About Composing and The Evolving Craft

Lisa Coleman talks about television composing in an interview with WNYC 93.9 FM. During the interview, she discusses the continuing trend in short TV themes (if there is even a theme) and elaborates on some of the scoring work that she has done with Wendy. If you would like to hear the interview, click here: The Evolution Will Be Televised

Girl Bros. Presents fdeluxe Midnight Gaslight (Jackhouse Remix) | Wendy and Lisa

Wendy and Lisa have teamed up with F-Deluxe (formally ''The Family') for a funky remix of F-Deluxe's "Gaslight". Unfortunately, I could not copy the html code for the player so that you could listen here. However, you can click on the following link and listen to the cool remix from Wendy & Lisa's "Official" site!

Girl Bros. Presents fdeluxe Midnight Gaslight (Jackhouse Remix) Wendy and Lisa [Official Site]

Wendy & Lisa new TED Video

Wendy & Lisa participated in this year's TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference in Palm Springs. While there, Wendy & Lisa, along with Jill Sobule and other musicians spent 4 days writing a song and creating a video! The music was written while on board the famous John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

You can watch the cool video below!


TEDActive 2011 Music Video from hmurai on Vimeo.

SHARE WITH A FRIEND | Wendy & Lisa

Now you can share great music from Wendy & Lisa with friends! Click the following link to access free... that's right FREE music from Wendy & Lisa! Share the music with people who have never heard of Wendy & Lisa, people who only remember them from The Revolution, people who only know them through Jordan's Crossing, people who only know them through Heroes, and of course, family members! It makes the perfect early/late birthday or Christmas gift because it is *free*! The link will be good for a little over 3 weeks, so get it will it's hot!

Click here to download the free music (Note: the link is not to a page but to the download of the actual music in Zip form): Share With A Friend

Happy Birthday to Lisa Coleman!!!

I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to one of the nicest, coolest, and smartest keyboardists that I know: Lisa Coleman!  May you have an amazingly wonderful birthday today, full of love, joy, happiness, and laughter! 

Happy Birthday Lisa!!!!

Lisa Coleman Returns With MusicLAB This Friday, April 16 (9pm PST)!!!!

Join Lisa Coleman and Felacity Dickman for another exciting 2 hours of MusicLAB on luxuriamusic.com!


This episode of MusicLab will feature people’s obscure family sayings, crazy colloquialisms, and entertaining expressions! So, come to luxuriamusic.com this Friday (April 16) from 9pm (PST) to 11pm (PST) to hear great music, funny family sayings, and as always, an exciting time in the lux chat! So, stop by, bring a drink, and have a great time with Lisa and Felacity!

To read more about this week’s episode, click here: Music Lab #7

To find out when the live broadcast of MusicLab will be held in your section of the globe, click here: Time and Date

NEW, NEW, BRAND NEW Wendy & Lisa Items Available for Purchase!!!

Through Topspin Media, Wendy & Lisa have given fans the ability to download their own customizable ‘deluxe package’! Fans can choose from new cool items such as stickers, guitar picks (or plectrums for some of you), signed Heroes & Nurse Jackie CDs, signed Original 7" pressings of Waterfall/Honeymoon Express, and extremely cool hoodies!

Hurry! Some of the items are in very limited quantity and will sell out quickly!
To visit Wendy & Lisa’s NEW customizable package store, click here: Deluxe Package Store

MusicLab Returns Tonight, Friday January 15, on Luxuriamusic.com!

Do not miss tonight’s (January 15th) exciting episode of MusicLab featuring the entertaining and funny Lisa Coleman! The show will air at 9pm (PST) on Luxuriamusic.com. As always, the show will provide plenty of good music, interesting stories, and laughs. Given all of the bad news in the world this week, MusicLab will be a much needed 2-hour escape where you can laugh, dance, and have a great time in the chat!


So, stop by,  relax, get a drink, be merry, and be prepared for a 2-hour party featuring Lisa on MusicLab!

To read more about the show, click here: MusicLAB #6

To find out when the show airs in your part of the world, click here: Time and Date

On a very rare, non-Wendy-and-Lisa related note, CNN had a great guide on the different organizations that are trying to help the horrific crisis in Haiti. Here is a link to the article. Even $1 helps! Money needed most in Haiti earthquake relief efforts

Wendy & Lisa's "What's In My Bag" - Amoeba Video!

Ever wonder what Wendy and Lisa purchase when they go to the record store?  What music they thought was important enough to share with their kids?  Wonder no more! Thanks to Amoeba and their "What's In My Bag" series, you can see what Wendy and Lisa picked up at Amoeba when they had 40 minutes to do so. Who knew there was a "Soul Sesame Street" record? Now, YOU do!

Watch the clip and enjoy the ladies talking about the artists and music that shaped their lives.

Wendy & Lisa at the Women In Film Panel!

As first reported here: Wendy and Lisa at WIF and later here: Wendy and Lisa at WIF Follow-Up
on October 28, 2009 Wendy and Lisa were part of a panel discussing ‘Music In Film And Television’. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) recently published a brief article about the panel discussion. Below, appears a snippet of the ASCAP article. You can read the entire article here: ASCAP Women In Film


Excerpt of ASCAP Article:

“On October 28, 2009, Women In Film (WIF) hosted a panel focusing on music and songwriting in film and television, with featured speakers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (aka Wendy and Lisa, the ASCAP composers behind Heroes and Mercy) and PRS film composer Helene Muddiman (who scored the feature film Skin), among others. Moderating the panel was WIF board member Lisa Gewirtz.

The round-table discussion addressed the challenges facing female composers in the male-dominated film and television music world. As Melvoin put it, "Unfortunately as women composers we have to work twice as hard to achieve our goals." “

To read the article in its entirety, click here: ASCAP Women In Film

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Congratulations to Wendy and Lisa for Making OUT’s 100!

The Dynamic Duo are members of The Class of 2009 OUT 100!  As you know, the ladies did a wonderful interview for OUT.com this year.  If you have not read the interview, it is a MUST read.  Even if you have read the interview, it is definitely worth the re-read. You can check out the article here: The Revolution Will Be Harmonized


Also check out the terrific picture below courtesy of OUT! Wendy is hardly recognizable! Along with Wendy and Lisa are fellow nominees, Pansy Division’s guitarist and lead singer Ginoli and singer Alber.

                              Photographed by Jason Bell in Los Angeles.  Courtesy of OUT.com

To see the complete write-up of this special nomination, click here: OUT 100 Class of 2009

Once again, I would like to congratulate Wendy and Lisa for their nomination. With the amazing amount of talent that they have, they more than deserve it!  It is great seeing them get a least a fraction of the recognition that they deserve! Thanks OUT!!!