music supervision, clearance & consulting As collectors of recorded music and admirers of those who perform their art, we have expanded our work in film, television and other creative outlets where music makes the difference. This area of our company encompasses working with directors and producers in the selection of music cues, image, clearance negotiation and licensing as well as consulting on special projects. Our services include in-depth research surrounding song identification, chain of title investigation and the creation of custom licensing agreements. Our consulting services have assisted publishers, songwriters, heirs and copyright owners in catalog review and analysis. We prepare a catalog for worldwide administration. Our work extends to content producers who need clearance of performers and identification of music cues. As reissue consultants, Bates Meyer offers assistance in mechanical licensing and master lease agreements for labels repackaging past product for new release. NEGROES WITH GUNS: ROB WILLIAMS AND BLACK POWER AIRDATE: FEBRUARY 2006 (INDEPENDENT LENS / PBS) Bates Meyer has been working with The Documentary Institute on a film about activist Robert Franklin Williams. Williams' radio broadcasts from Cuba between 1961-1966 provided a soundtrack for the civil rights struggle going on in the United States, with a mix of protest music and frank commentary. The research included identifying the music from the broadcasts and licensing the film rights from publishers and labels. The broadcasts included classic freedom songs by Nina Simone, Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, Curtis Mayfield and Odetta. Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power is the raw and unsanitized story of perhaps the most misunderstood civil rights leader in the movement. Robert Williams intended his philosophy of armed self-defense to work in tandem with non-violent resistance. Instead, he became the catalyst for a national showdown between these two opposing philosophies. Williams spent eight years in exile, continuing his fight against U.S. racism chiefly through his Radio Free Dixie broadcasts from Cuba and the publication of his book, Negroes with Guns. His message consistently challenged what he perceived as the hypocrisy of the world's leading democracy. His life and philosophy touched off a major debate within the movement and inspired a generation of civil rights activists. KILLER DILLER (Freestyle Releasing April 2006) In a Music Supervisor role, Nancy Meyer worked with G. Marq Roswell on the independent film Killer Diller, based on the Clyde Eggerton novel of the same name (Random House). Bates Meyer researched and selected a variety of classic gospel and blues material for all scenes. Taj Mahal performed the opening number on steel guitar in the role of JR Cox. Songs by Furry Lewis, Reverend Robert Wilkins, Marion Willams and Sonny Boy Williamson added an authentic feel. The story revolves around a group of young delinquents who form a band under the direction of the Baptist college, which governs their halfway house. The kids morph from a rocking gospel group into the Killer Diller Blues Band. Written and directed by TRICIA BROCK (Trailer link). MUSIC IN THE AIR Bates Meyer delved into the blues hall of fame for Disc Marketing, Inc. creating ESSENTIAL VOICES OF THE BLUES, an in-flight entertainment program for United Airlines. Bates Meyer, Inc. has negotiated and licensed music rights for a variety of projects. Additionally, the company has cleared image rights with various Estates for use of performances in film clips. Following is a summary for some of our work in this field. MUDDY WATERS: CLASSIC CONCERTS (Reelin' In The Years Prod. LLC) Music Research GINGER ALE AFTERNOON (Film soundtrack Executive Producer) Grammy nominated soundtrack on Varese Sarabande featuring the music of Blues legend Willie Dixon American Roots Music (PBS/Ginger Group Productions) Produced and Directed by Emmy Winner Jim Brown. (Music and Estate clearances) Fountain of Youth (2 Rivers Productions) Directed by Ace Award Winning Director Janice Engel (Music clearances) The Howlin Wolf Story (Don McGlynn Films) Chester Burnett Estate clearance and master use clearance American Folk Blues 1962-1969 (Experience Hendrix/Universal) Estate Research and clearance