Makers of Sense – To The Warehouse [Special Remixes Edition] – Covelli Remix

My Remix

I met this producer, Brother El, on the plane to L.A. to go to the ASCAP expo. He was sitting next to me as I read pretended to read my book “The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be” (still need to finish this). I hate talking to people on planes… usually. It’s not that I don’t like people I’m shy, I just would rather take off and land without getting caught up in some dreadful pointless small talk, is that so wrong? Crazy how the world proves my routine flawed every time.

My wife sees the person next to me has an iPad with some turntable dj/music app on it. Naturally I’m interested, anything related to music will bring me out of my impending slumber. Come to find out, this guy is going to the ASCAP Expo too. My last blog entry went into the whole expo experience briefly, but basically it’s an event where music creators that are members of ASCAP go to mingle and learn in Los Angeles. This random passenger showed me a bunch of sick synth apps for his iPad, and we talked about a variety of random music subjects, a good prep for my first trip out to the expo. So we chop it up, exchange business cards, and blah blah blah, eventually it leads to me doing a remix for his group: Makers of Sense back in Chicago.

The remix album is up early on their bandcamp, and should be available shortly on their website, iTunes, facebook, and probably any other way you can think of to find it online (Google). Either way, check out track 3, which is the remix I did. I was definitely out of my element so it was a little more challenging. All of the tracks and remixes were done by people with roots in a variety of dance music, and so it’s not hard to pick out immediately which one comes from the Hip-Hop guy. I’m proud of it though so let me know what you think of it on Facebook.

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AT&T MOFILM Barcelona Video Contest 2012 “The First Step”

“The First Step” – http://vimeo.com/37833405

The First Step from Brian Atchley on Vimeo.

Creative Director / Producer: Brian Atchley
Director of Photography: Mark Helenowski
Music: Brian Covelli
Casting Director: Joette Waters
Editor: Tony LaRocca
Graphics and color: Chris Anderson
Production Manager: Michael Lippert
Voice over: Manuel Pérez
Talent: Brian Rooney, Iris Kohl, Joette Waters, Michael Quintos, (Sheridan, Linden, Berkeley, Greenlee, Julie & Scott) Clayborne, (Laura, Sarinah & Liam) Schofield, Sarinah Khan, and Mark Arturi.

This is the video I scored for the AT&T submission of the MOFILM Barcelona 2012 contest directed by Brian Atchley. Although it didn’t claim the top prize, it turned out great and I look forward to doing more work like this soon!

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Beast of the Beats V – Beat Battle National Finals In NYC

I’m headed to NYC to compete in iStandard’s National Beat Finals, “Beast of the Beats V”. All the winners from the nationwide iStandard Producer Showcases from November 2010 to October 2011 will travel to NYC to determine this year’s ultimate “Beast of the Beats”!

This year, the stakes are higher than ever before. The winner of Beast of the Beats V will be the first producer sponsored by Monster Energy Drink, as well as be flown to Atlanta for a filmed studio session with Shady Recording Artist Yelawolf. There are also additional prizes from Native Instruments such as Maschine, Komplete 8, & Traktor Pro 2, and a whole lot more to be announced. In addition to the competition, judges and panelists include a long list of accomplished producers, A&R’s, and important figures in the music industry.

Night 1 – http://www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=event&eventid=233
Night 2 – http://www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=event&eventid=234

Help me vote on which beats to use! Remember I only get to play three instrumentals, for one minute each. Vote on www.facebook.com/CovelliProductions Read more

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Album Leak: Covelli Productions Compilation Album Early Releases

The album was supposed to drop today on my birthday, June 6th. It never works out that way does it? So I decided to leak some to everyone as free downloads. Click the tab “Covelli Productions” at http://www.facebook.com/covelliproductions & get FREE songs from artists: Illatribe, P. Jericho, Lavesh from Lav & Will (FKA The Richkiddz), WordP, Arrogant, Deandreas McCanton, Alecia Evette, Kaya, Dub Zero, Grace Garcia, Math Hoffa, Michael SanFilippo, Stevie G., and more!

Covelli Compilation Album Early Releases

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2011 Chicago Beat Battle Winner

I recently took part in the 2011 iStandardProducers beat battle here in Chicago. I’ll never forget the night, it was crazy. I went last year to check out the show when Bliz Beats won. I knew I was going to enter the next one. People came out through the rain to pack the house, and I met a lot of the producers I was competing against. We are all on a similar path so even though we are competing, there is still a sense of community between all the producers.

I wasn’t really nervous when I finally went on stage, even though it was my first beat battle. I’m confident in my sounds and just wanted to show everyone the variety of genres I can move the crowd with. The elimination was the insane part. To have the top three separated by one point just shows how much talent Chicago and iStandard has.

The prizes for winning varied from musical goodies to a few interviews and entrance into the national Battle of the Beats in New York. The first interview is on the iStandard website already – sendspace.

There is an official video on the way but below is some footage from the event from a camera phone lol. Read more

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From Chicago – Chicago Bulls Anthem 2011-2012

This is the song circulating around Chicago as the unofficial Chicago Bulls Anthem. Take a listen and, if you enjoy it as much as everyone has so far, pass it on! Presented by www.Illatribe.com – The group that brought you “Bearin Down Da Song (Chicago Bears Anthem). We created the 2011 Chicago Bulls song for the #1 Seed in the East, your Chicago Bulls! Featuring Bobby Burns (1st Verse), J. Wood (2nd Verse), Deandreas (Bridge), WordP (3rd Verse), and P. Jericho (Chorus with Stacey King). Mixed By Matt Wheeler at Rax Trax Recording in Chicago. Song and Video produced by Brian Covelli.

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Coming Soon: From Chicago – Chicago Bulls Anthem


From the brains of the creative geniuses that brought you the Chicago Bears anthem (“Bearin Down Da Song”), comes the most anticipated song of all time… OF ALL TIME! Produced by Brian Covelli and starring Babo, WordP, and J. Wood, “From Chicago – Chicago Bulls Anthem” is coming to an eardrum near you (and the United Center). Read more

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Vote on KISS FM’s website for an amazing artist I work with – Michael S.

Hey everyone!  Take a few seconds to vote (Watch the Video!) for one of the most talented singers I work with Michael Sanfilippo.  To vote just watch the video on Chicago’s Kiss FM web site…. repeatedly.  WKSC Kiss FM radio host Ty Bentli (The #1 afternoon drive radio program in Chicago for the #1 station in Chicago) has been doing a series on the best local talent in Chicago and Michael S. is definitely someone you’re gonna wanna check out.  I’m working on a few songs with him and as soon as I can I’ll get some previews up, but not before you go vote/watch!

 

From Kiss FM:

Round 2 of Going Viral continues with Michael Sanfilippo!!

Watch the Video!

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Yogen Fruz Is Using Jingle I Produced

The WordP song Frozen Yogurt (Produced by Brian Covelli) has been picked up by international frozen yogurt and smoothie store Yogen Fruz.  Yogen Früz is the largest franchisor and licensor of stores and other locations that serve primarily frozen yogurt in the world!  Thanks to the efforts of Bobby Burns at Turncoat Music, we were able to get this deal in place.  They wanted the song customized to show off their brand, so we delivered.  Check out the song at yogenfruz.com, just click on play music at the top.  See the post on their facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/yogenfruz

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Dance To “Frozen Yogurt” by WordP Produced By Brian Covelli (Dance By Meluchi / Soluchi)

One day I opened facebook to find a message with a link to this video.  I watched it, it was great.  It’s that simple.  Really though I am honored that a song I produced would inspire someone to make a video this sick.  The song is “Frozen Yogurt” by WordP (Produced by Brian Covelli) and it can be found for FREE at www.turncoatmusic.com or on iTunes.  It will be on my upcoming compilation CD.

These guys are twins (Meluchi / Soluchi) and probably should be on MTV’s ABDC, or a music video, or backing at a concert, or something.  Go to youtube and comment and subscribe.  There are a few videos floating around and there are already thousands of views and comments for them.

Oh, and yeah, I could dance like that if I wanted to.  Enjoy.  – Covelli


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