A new collection of ebook apps for the iPad exploring the underwater world have been released from www.iunderwater.net which feature some of my music. The collection of 5 ebooks include information, photo galleries and short video clips from dive sites around the world. Each volume is a coffee-table style interactive book featuring over 100 photographs and over 15 minutes of HD video which feature some of my music tracks.

The underwater footage and photos are beautiful and the apps are a great way to experience some stunning views of the underwater world. All 5 volumes are available individually from iTunes at the following link or you can visit www.iunderwater.net for more info:

Some of my music is featured in a new documentary called End Of The Road: How Money Became Worthless, by filmmaker Tim Delmastro. The documentary takes a look at some of the issues leading to the recent global financial collapse and the future of the global economy. You can watch the trailer for the movie above, which features my music track Kaleidoscope. The film is available on Netflix, Amazon or online at the official website for the film:

http://100thmonkeyfilms.com/endoftheroad/

Here’s a trailer for a new documentary film by Colin Ruggiero called Exuma which features some of my music. As you can see from the trailer, the film features some beautiful underwater photography and time lapse footage all shot in HD:

“Prepare to hold your breath and dive into a thousand shades of blue on an exploration of the Exuma Cays – a tiny string of pearls tucked away in the middle of the 3,000 other islands that make up the Bahamas.  Shot entirely in HD, the film uses innovative underwater and time-lapse photography to capture the surreal beauty of the Exumas through the eyes of a young woman who lives there. Through Susanna’s eyes, we are given a window into a world few people have ever seen. Welcome to Exuma.”

Find out more about the film at www.exumafilm.com

On Monday 9th April, a new 6-part TV series begins in the UK on the Crime & Investigation Network which features my music throughout the 6 episodes.

When Life Means Life focuses on some of Britain’s most dangerous and depraved criminals who have committed such extreme crimes that they will never be freed from prison.

Episode 1 (see short clip above) will be shown on Monday 9th April at 9pm on the Crime & Investigation Network which is available to Sky viewers on channels 553 & 555 or on Virgin channel 237.

You can see some more online previews of the series all featuring my music on the Crime & Investigation Network website here:

http://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/when-life-means-life/videos.html

Update: after Episode 1 on serial killer Anthony Arkwright, Virginmedia’s TV review page commented on “…its startling, horror film soundtrack” – job done!

Film and documentary maker Liam Leahy has made a series of films portraying some of the people involved in the Occupy movement. The video above shows a portrait of ‘Rene’ from Occupy Boston. Liam’s videos have featured several of my music tracks and the above video uses my track ‘A Kind Of Distance‘ from Volume 5 of my royalty free music collection:

www.thebluemask.com/shop/royalty-free-film-documentary-music-vol-5-cinematic-piano

See more of Liam’s great work on his Vimeo page:

www.vimeo.com/liamleahy

This is a promo video for my music collection Royalty Free Music Volume 3: Animated Antics, aimed at film and documentary makers. The music would work well for a wide range of subjects but is ideally suited for films and documentaries about science, nature, wildlife, travel or human interest. You can buy the collection as an instant full quality wav download from my website for £39.99. Once purchased, you can keep using the music in unlimited films and documentaries without having to pay again:

http://www.thebluemask.com/shop/royalty-free-film-documentary-music-vol3-animated-antics

If you’re at all interested in how music, film, books and art are created and consumed (and have an hour and a half to spare) I really recommend watching this excellent documentary PressPausePlay from House Of Radon (it’s nothing to do with me but I found it a fascinating watch!). Some great interviews with Seth Godin, Bill Drummond, Hank Shocklee, Moby and many more.

You can actually download the film for free directly from the filmmakers’ website www.presspauseplay.com and then donate whatever amount  you feel you should (and if you enjoy it, I urge you do).

A great new video from Christopher King at www.endless-echo.com that features some of the music from my royalty free collections. The short film is an inspirational story about former pro boxer “terrifying” Tony Pollard and the help he received from the YMCA:

“Tony Pollard may have abandoned some of his healthy habits after quitting his pro boxing career 25 years ago, but he never forgot how to get back on his feet. He just needed the right place and the right support. The YMCA was all that.”

The music tracks featured are Spring Harvest, April Showers and  The Falling Snow from volumes 3 and 5 of my royalty free music collections:

Royalty Free Collection Vol. 3

Royalty Free Collection Vol.5

Some of my music will be featuring in an upcoming documentary on the Crime & Investigation Network. The show is called Married, Single, Dead and focuses on the darker side of social networking.

The show will be broadcast at 9pm on Thursday 15th December 2011 and the Crime & Investigation Network is available on the following satellite and cable TV channels:

Sky Digital:
Crime & Investigation Network – Channel 553
Crime & Investigation Network HD – Channel 555

Virgin Media:
Crime & Investigation Network – Channel 237
Crime & Investigation Network features in the XL Package

You can see some preview video clips at the following link:

http://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/de-th-on-the-web/videos/married-single-dead-control.html

I’ve just released a new collection of royalty free music available from my website store. Royalty-Free Film & Documentary Music Vol. 6: Dark Matter is a collection of 17 tracks of atmospheric music ideal for documentaries with dark subject matter, e.g. crime, investigation, conspiracy, betrayal, intrigue etc.  It could also be useful for films and trailers needing a soundtrack with dark music and textures.

You can watch the promo clip on the right which features short extracts from each of the 17 tracks to give you an idea of the style of music. Or head to the store to hear full length previews of all the tracks where you can buy the collection in mp3 or wav format for £39.99:

http://www.thebluemask.com/shop/royalty-free-film-documentary-music-vol-6-dark-matter/

All my royalty free music collections include a license which means you can use the music in as many of your films, documentaries and videos as you like. The license covers use on Youtube, Vimeo or Facebook videos, websites, trailers, DVDs etc. (full details of the licensing info is in the store here). And if you buy all 6 volumes of royalty free music, you’ll automatically receive a 30% discount on the total price, saving you £72.