"Lucky Man" is up for an HMMA award in pop!!! Sung by American Idol's Tim Urban!
"Lucky Man" performed by Tim Urban (top 7 finalist American Idol) is a nominee in the pop category for best song at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) in Hollywood!
Hear it here:
http://soundcloud.com/sandshifter/lucky-man
Brand New Eyes in "The Vow" starring Rachel McAdams/Channing Tatum
My song, "Brand New Eyes", was used in a movie promo for Screen Gems film, THE VOW, starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. The film debuted at # 1 on it's opening weekend and received nominations for an MTV Movie Award 2012 and Teen Choice Awards. This is 3rd placement for this song, having been recorded by Ellie Jacobs of New Atlantic Records and The Franklin Girls (Indi Label). Click on the link to hear the song (co-written with Hugh Colocott and Jimmy Santis)
http://soundcloud.com/sandshifter/brand-new-eyes-1
"The Unsaid" licensed to National Geographic Channel!!!
2nd T.V. Placement – “The Unsaid”
Looks like Sandshifter Music’s song “The Unsaid” is becoming a favorite for music supervisors. It was recently placed on 2 episodes of National Geographic Channel’s show, ALASKA WING MEN. The song was co-written with Hugh Colocott and Jimmy Santis of Vortex Music.
Hear "The Unsaid" by clicking here:
http://soundcloud.com/you/tracks?q=the+unsaid
"Dream On" playing at the Democratic Convention in Wisconsin!!
Sandshifter Music is very happy to announce that the song "Dream On" (co-written with Hugh Colocott and Jimmy Santis of Vortex Music) ) was used by Dennis Hall, a democratic candidate running for Congress, at the state Democratic convention in Wisconsin.
"Act of War" on Women of Substance Radio this week
My song "Act Of War" featured on the "Women of Substance" radio station this week/ cowritten with Tommy Faragher and Dani Tersini!
http://www.wosradio.com/whatsonmyipodshow.htm
New Project for Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer!
Gail Vareilles of Sandshifter Music is proud and happy to announce a new position as songwriter for Nickelodeon's mega popular show "Dora the Explorer"!!! Dora the Explorer is broadcast all over the world, is the number one rated show in many countries, and is a top 10 rated show in nearly every major broadcast market in the world. Dora is recognized and loved by kids everywhere, and she has been a remarkable influence in teaching kids about Spanish and giving them a new awareness of culture.
American Idol's Tim Urban Records Sandshifter Songs!
"Wonderful Thing" a top 10 "Certified" song on Music Xray
Only 10 songs are "certified" on MusicXray which means they get the top ratings of thousands of songs
"WOnderful Thing" is one of them!
Check it out
"Wonderful Thing" gets another award!
"Wonderful Thing" gets an award in the SONG OF THE YEAR CONTEST in POP
Gail Vareilles
“Wonderful Thing”
The Song of the Year songwriting contest has awarded Gail Vareilles the Runner Up placement in the song contest. Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only the top songwriters receive a Runner Up placement in the songwriting competition.
More information at www.sandshiftermusic.com
Grammys 2012
Rockin the Grammys 2012!!!
"The Unsaid" licensed to TV's hugely popular UFC
T.V. Placement with UFC
Sandshifter Music adds to its long list of professional credits with the song, “The Unsaid”, now being played by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). UFC is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport and produces events worldwide. With cable deals in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, as well as South America UFC continues to gain popularity, along with greater mainstream-media coverage. “The Unsaid”, was co-written with the very talented Hugh Colocott and Jimmy Santis and sung by Sofia J who always delivers an expressive and passionate vocal performance. You can click on the link to hear the song. http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/15598
Sandshifter is a favorite artist on MUSIC XRAY!
Gail Vareilles is a favorite artist for 2011 on Music Xray and my song "Magical" written with Annie Calder is a favorite song!
http://www.facebook.com/MusicXray/posts/212491138836031?ref=notif¬if_t=like
check it out here- it's like Colby Caillat meets Common
"Something Good" in a popular game app!
Check out my song "Something Good" in an internationally popular soccer game app
C Ronaldo freestyle
http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2011/12/cristiano-ronaldo-freestyle.html
"The Unsaid" is featured on UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
Sandshifter song "The Unsaid" is featured on UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) pay-per-view's largest event shown all over the world.
http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/15598
Sandshifter's sessions with American Idol's Tim Urban
Gail Vareilles and "Glee" producer Tommy Faragher just came back from LA where we recorded 2 songs with American Idol top 10 finalist Tim Urban
Tim was awesome on our award winning song "Wonderful Thing"- so Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz! Check it out here!
http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/396169
Also on "Reminds Me Of Home"- a song for the troops- Tim's vocals so poignant on it....
HMMA AWARDS
Sandshifter Music is nominated for 2 HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards) awards in Reggae. Songs nominated are "Wonderful Thing" and "No One's Content".
Gail Vareilles and Tommy Faragher walking the red carpet in Hollywood!
No One's Content Nominated for 'Hollywood Music In Media' Award!
Sandshifter is ecstatic to announce that "No One's Content" has been Nominated in Reggae for The Hollywood Music In Media Awards! Smokey Robinson will even be there to be presented with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Look for SSM's President Gail Vareilles (& possibly co-writer Tommy Faragher) walking the Red Carpet to represent the Nomination in Hollywood on November 17th, 2011!
