You can read the full issue here, I'm on page 15!
Here is the link:
http://www.eltiempohispano.
Friday, July 3, 2009
I was featured in El Tiempo Hispano Newspaper!
You can read the full issue here, I'm on page 15!
Here is the link:
http://www.eltiempohispano.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
More Cheating
June 15, 2009
For Immediate Release!
Contact: Laurena Marrone, Grit PR & Management
Email: gritpr@gmail.com or 503/887.2644
MARCELO QUINONEZ COMPOSITIONS FEATURED IN AWARD WINNING FILMS
The frontman of Latin Alternative Band Cuchata Gains Great Success in Licensing Industry
Los Angeles, CA. 15 June 2009— When the producers of the award-winning short film, “Help Wanted”, needed a song to include in one of the most film’s most compelling scenes, they selected a track called “Dos Pajaros” from the Cuchata CD titled Sangre Mixto.
“Dos Pajaros” was written by composer Marcelo Quinonez, who has composed and performed everything from Latin Alternative music to a wide range of scores for film, television, commercials, and viral marketing campaigns. He is a diverse, multifaceted artist who possesses the uncanny ability to create musical compositions that convey mood, emotion, and imagery. But this is merely one side of his artistry: Marcelo has had great success in the Latin Alternative music genre with his band Cuchata, which blends a variety of styles and sounds influenced by his Nicaraguan heritage.
"Help Wanted" won awards for Best Narrative Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Director at the 5th annual Elevate Film Festival, held at the 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The short film is a gripping, sensitive and uplifting story about 2 Mexican-American car mechanics. The film had to follow Elevate’s unique guidelines: this 10 ½ minute film was made in 7 days, with merely 1 further day for writing the screenplay..“Help Wanted” was directed by Teo Guardino with Michael Lynch as director of photography, and produced by Jamie Bullock, Michel Bayan, Francis DellaVecchia and Jay J. Milla, with screenplay by Gabriel DellaVecchia. The film was written in one day, while locations were being scouted. It was shot over 3 days, at the Daniel Fierro auto repair center in Pacoima, and a private residence in Hollywood. All post-production was completed in 4 days, under the supervision of editor Ira Flowers.
Composer Marcelo Quinonez grew up in and around Los Angeles, California. As a child, he was constantly surrounded by music from various fiestas and family gatherings held by his large Nicaraguan family. From 1995 to 1996, Marcelo studied with Flamenco guitarist Chris Carnes and was invited to Sweets Mill International Folk Music Festival to accompany Chris and a variety of other Flamenco and Latin American Ensembles. In 1999, Marcelo traveled to Nicaragua to study the culture, music and his ancestral roots. That trip gave birth to the idea of Cuchata a genre bending band that launched that pays homage to the vibrant and varied styles of music that come from the Latin American diaspora and launched his career in the music business.
Cuchata’s music has been licensed for commercials, television shows, and feature films. Cuchata’s continued success and experimentation led Marcelo to undertake a new challenge to actively pursue a career in film and television music as well as lending his talents to produce new artists. Early successes down this path include scoring award winning short films such as the aforementioned and “Saddam 17”. Marcelo is currently working on a new Cuchata album as well as new feature film projects. Marcelo is available for score composition for film, television, commercials, and video games and is available as a producer for recordings. Marcelo also has a constantly growing library of production music for sync licensing and source music available through his production company Canica Music and his record label Eleggua Productions.
Websites:
http://www.cuchata.com http://www.elegguaproductions.com http://www.canicamusic.com
For Immediate Release!
Contact: Laurena Marrone, Grit PR & Management
Email: gritpr@gmail.com or 503/887.2644
MARCELO QUINONEZ COMPOSITIONS FEATURED IN AWARD WINNING FILMS
The frontman of Latin Alternative Band Cuchata Gains Great Success in Licensing Industry
Los Angeles, CA. 15 June 2009— When the producers of the award-winning short film, “Help Wanted”, needed a song to include in one of the most film’s most compelling scenes, they selected a track called “Dos Pajaros” from the Cuchata CD titled Sangre Mixto.
“Dos Pajaros” was written by composer Marcelo Quinonez, who has composed and performed everything from Latin Alternative music to a wide range of scores for film, television, commercials, and viral marketing campaigns. He is a diverse, multifaceted artist who possesses the uncanny ability to create musical compositions that convey mood, emotion, and imagery. But this is merely one side of his artistry: Marcelo has had great success in the Latin Alternative music genre with his band Cuchata, which blends a variety of styles and sounds influenced by his Nicaraguan heritage.
"Help Wanted" won awards for Best Narrative Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Director at the 5th annual Elevate Film Festival, held at the 7,100-seat Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The short film is a gripping, sensitive and uplifting story about 2 Mexican-American car mechanics. The film had to follow Elevate’s unique guidelines: this 10 ½ minute film was made in 7 days, with merely 1 further day for writing the screenplay..“Help Wanted” was directed by Teo Guardino with Michael Lynch as director of photography, and produced by Jamie Bullock, Michel Bayan, Francis DellaVecchia and Jay J. Milla, with screenplay by Gabriel DellaVecchia. The film was written in one day, while locations were being scouted. It was shot over 3 days, at the Daniel Fierro auto repair center in Pacoima, and a private residence in Hollywood. All post-production was completed in 4 days, under the supervision of editor Ira Flowers.
Composer Marcelo Quinonez grew up in and around Los Angeles, California. As a child, he was constantly surrounded by music from various fiestas and family gatherings held by his large Nicaraguan family. From 1995 to 1996, Marcelo studied with Flamenco guitarist Chris Carnes and was invited to Sweets Mill International Folk Music Festival to accompany Chris and a variety of other Flamenco and Latin American Ensembles. In 1999, Marcelo traveled to Nicaragua to study the culture, music and his ancestral roots. That trip gave birth to the idea of Cuchata a genre bending band that launched that pays homage to the vibrant and varied styles of music that come from the Latin American diaspora and launched his career in the music business.
Cuchata’s music has been licensed for commercials, television shows, and feature films. Cuchata’s continued success and experimentation led Marcelo to undertake a new challenge to actively pursue a career in film and television music as well as lending his talents to produce new artists. Early successes down this path include scoring award winning short films such as the aforementioned and “Saddam 17”. Marcelo is currently working on a new Cuchata album as well as new feature film projects. Marcelo is available for score composition for film, television, commercials, and video games and is available as a producer for recordings. Marcelo also has a constantly growing library of production music for sync licensing and source music available through his production company Canica Music and his record label Eleggua Productions.
Websites:
http://www.cuchata.com http://www.elegguaproductions.com http://www.canicamusic.com
Friday, May 8, 2009
News, News, News...
OK I know this kinda like cheating to post a press release from your publicist...but... I'm busy, so I promise a real post soon!
L.A. Composer Marcelo Quinonez Lands Track in New Feature Film;
Joins Hollowstone Music Roster
Los Angeles, CA 08 May 2009—Los Angeles based composer Marcelo Quinonez continues to grow his list of film and television licensing deals with the signing of two new contracts this month. While he is best known for his Latin Alternative band, Cuchata, Marcelo is branching out quickly into the very competitive world of music licensing and publishing due to the diverse sounds and moods which his compositions deliver.
Of Nicaraguan descent, Marcelo uses his cultural influence in many of his compositions. However, he also creates an array of orchestral and trailer specific composition that range from fantasy to dramatic. It is this keen musical sensibility that has landed this young artist multiple licensing deals in a short amount of time.
His track Dia Del Sol was recently selected for a scene in the upcoming feature film Mercy, starring Scott Cann and Dylan McDermott. Information about the film can be found by visiting this link: Mercy the Film.
In addition, Marcelo joined the Hollowstone Music roster, which maintains a diverse library of music that has been featured in such heavy hitting films as Pirates of the Caribbean and I Robot, and television shows including the David Letterman show and the MTV Music Awards.
L.A. Composer Marcelo Quinonez Lands Track in New Feature Film;
Joins Hollowstone Music Roster
Los Angeles, CA 08 May 2009—Los Angeles based composer Marcelo Quinonez continues to grow his list of film and television licensing deals with the signing of two new contracts this month. While he is best known for his Latin Alternative band, Cuchata, Marcelo is branching out quickly into the very competitive world of music licensing and publishing due to the diverse sounds and moods which his compositions deliver.
Of Nicaraguan descent, Marcelo uses his cultural influence in many of his compositions. However, he also creates an array of orchestral and trailer specific composition that range from fantasy to dramatic. It is this keen musical sensibility that has landed this young artist multiple licensing deals in a short amount of time.
His track Dia Del Sol was recently selected for a scene in the upcoming feature film Mercy, starring Scott Cann and Dylan McDermott. Information about the film can be found by visiting this link: Mercy the Film.
In addition, Marcelo joined the Hollowstone Music roster, which maintains a diverse library of music that has been featured in such heavy hitting films as Pirates of the Caribbean and I Robot, and television shows including the David Letterman show and the MTV Music Awards.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
OK OK I know I know!
Yes it has been a long while since I have updated this... and yes alot has happened so much so I don't have time to write it all down... someday soon I promise!!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Back from the Holidays, back to the music
Well after being stuck in the snow in Seattle for two weeks (well I wasn't stuck for two weeks only 3 days) I'm glad to be back in Southern California... and back to hustling the music.
Speaking of music...
Cuchata will be playing live on Thursday February 19th at Dakota Live Music Lounge 1026 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica California 90401. It's my first show in 2009! Come join us!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Cuchata updates and events!!!
Here some new events going on with Cuchata:
October 5th A Cuchata song "Dos Pajaros" off the second release Sangre Mixto was selected to
be featured in a short film entitled "Help Wanted" that will be screened at The Elevate Film Festival in Los Angeles CA. The short directed by Teo Guardino will be screened on October 5th at the Kodak Theatre from 2pm to 8pm.October 24th Cuchata live @ The Mint 6010 W. Pico Los Angeles, CA 90035
An augmented form of Cuchata will be playing at The Mint on October 24th. Our se
t starts at 11:30pm and we will be sharing the stage with Marisabel and Mandorico. 21 and older with ID and tickets are $12. Please come out and support and experience some great new music inspired by Latino culture.More info here:
The Mint
WEBSITE: http://www.themintla.com
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/MINTLA
Stay tuned for more Cuchata info and news!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
NEW CUCHATA UPDATES!!!!
Great News!
Cuchata was invited to play the "...By the sound" Showcase at The Triple Door on Sep. 5th at 5pm. This concert series is sponsored by The Western Arts Alliance which is holding their annual conference in Seattle that weekend. This is a big event for us as many industry people will be there checking us out! So come out and celebrate with us... Also we will be over at the KBCS 91.3fm station visiting and chatting about the show on Sep. 4th at 3:30pm. I can't wait to get back to Seattle and play some music!!! Hope to see you all there.
Cuchata was invited to play the "...By the sound" Showcase at The Triple Door on Sep. 5th at 5pm. This concert series is sponsored by The Western Arts Alliance which is holding their annual conference in Seattle that weekend. This is a big event for us as many industry people will be there checking us out! So come out and celebrate with us... Also we will be over at the KBCS 91.3fm station visiting and chatting about the show on Sep. 4th at 3:30pm. I can't wait to get back to Seattle and play some music!!! Hope to see you all there.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Finally award winning short "Saddam 17" up on the internet. Watch it I did the music!
Award winning short film by writer director Ross Venokur "Saddam 17" is now available for viewing for the first time on the internet! This is a hilarious short commenting on modern American capitalist culture....
Synopsis:
In the wake of the fall of Iraq, a surgically altered Saddam Husein lookalike moves to Los Angeles only to get bludgeoned over the head with America's consumer culture. The short played in festivals worldwide and won several awards.
Saddam 17
Starring:
James Patrick Stewart
Beth Littleford
Eric Stonestreet
written/produced/directed by Ross Venokur
Music by Marcelo E. Quinonez and Bryan Cook (Eleggua Productions, Cuchata, Sly Lothario)
Find it here:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=18943154553&ref=share
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791261/
Synopsis:
In the wake of the fall of Iraq, a surgically altered Saddam Husein lookalike moves to Los Angeles only to get bludgeoned over the head with America's consumer culture. The short played in festivals worldwide and won several awards.
Saddam 17
Starring:
James Patrick Stewart
Beth Littleford
Eric Stonestreet
written/produced/directed by Ross Venokur
Music by Marcelo E. Quinonez and Bryan Cook (Eleggua Productions, Cuchata, Sly Lothario)
Find it here:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=18943154553&ref=share
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791261/
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Two cool new things going on with Cuchata!!!
Well today I got two good emails...
One from a company called Brandracket that will be using "Dia Del Sol" by Cuchata for a viral marketing campaign for Corona... you know the beer... It will be background music for some photo slide show widget thingy... so if you see a Corona photo slide show widget thingy available to put on your myspace or facebook... do it and use the Cuchata track as your music.. Please:)
The second one was from the sight Unsunghero.net who picked the Cuchata track "Janke" as one of their picks of the week for streaming from their homepage... Check them out and become a fan of Cuchata... Please :)
The other emails I got today were not so exciting... bills, spam, newsletters.... lame... Hopefully my real mail will have big phat checks in it...!!!!
One from a company called Brandracket that will be using "Dia Del Sol" by Cuchata for a viral marketing campaign for Corona... you know the beer... It will be background music for some photo slide show widget thingy... so if you see a Corona photo slide show widget thingy available to put on your myspace or facebook... do it and use the Cuchata track as your music.. Please:)
The second one was from the sight Unsunghero.net who picked the Cuchata track "Janke" as one of their picks of the week for streaming from their homepage... Check them out and become a fan of Cuchata... Please :)
The other emails I got today were not so exciting... bills, spam, newsletters.... lame... Hopefully my real mail will have big phat checks in it...!!!!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Capitol Records!
Today I was invited to hang out at Capitol Records for a Big Bad Voodoo Daddy recording session. The guys from BBVD are good friends and being at such a historic and amazing mecca of music as Capitol Records with them was so awesome! Here are some pics from my blackberry:
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