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(April 2, 2009- Burbank, CA) – First they saved the cheerleader and saved the world. Now the Heroes have another assignment – this time on CD. La-La Land Records will release the original score album on April 7, 2009 via their website www.lalalandrecords.com and in stores April 21. Wendy and Lisa (Soul Food, Crossing Jordan) composed the original score. La-La Land Records is releasing the “Heroes” score album through a license agreement with NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group.

In 2006, audiences were intrigued by six words … “save the cheerleader, save the world.” The first season of Heroes featured ordinary people with extraordinary powers. The cop who can hear your thoughts, the flying nurse, the drug addict who could see the future, and the Japanese man appropriately named Hiro who could bend time and space were amongst those whose mission became saving the cheerleader. Each character is drawn into the ‘Company’s’ conspiracy to control these super-powered people .

The “Heroes” original score album features ten powerful tracks, including the “Heroes” title and the memorable “Fire & Regeneration” theme. Each of the additional tracks is built around one of the heroes, and carries the instrumentals and rhythms that are particular to that character – such as the heroic, strong cello sounds for “Peter Petrelli” (Milo Ventimiglia) and the dreamy instrumentals of the fire and regeneration cue for “Claire Bennet” (Hayden Panettiere).

The last two tracks on the album, “Kirby Plaza” and “Fire & Regeneration,” are sure to evoke familiar scenes for the listener. “Kirby Plaza” is the final, fiery conclusion to Season I, when “Peter Petrelli” (Milo Ventimiglia) explodes over New York City. “Fire and Regeneration” is the recurring theme for “Claire Bennet” (Hayden Penettiere) and according to Wendy and Lisa, is “…hands down the very favorite among fans.” They consider it to be “the sound of Heroes – the cue that gave us the direction for the series.” The entire track listing is below.

Childhood friends Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman each grew up in musical families. Lisa joined Prince’s touring band in 1980. She recommended Wendy when another player left the group in 1983. Prince agreed and they began working on Purple Rain. The film and album were both smash hits and Prince’s touring band was renamed The Revolution. Wendy and Lisa worked with Prince on the follow-up albums Parade and Under the Cherry Moon. In 1986 The Revolution was dissolved.

Wendy and Lisa released their first self-titled album in 1987, and have continued to record as a duo. In the mid-90s they began working on several film projects, and have regularly contributed scores to numerous television series including Crossing Jordan, Bionic Woman, and Heroes. Wendy and Lisa earned the prestigious ASCAP award for Composer’s of the Year for their work on Dangerous Minds, the theme to HBO’s Carnivale, Crossing Jordan and Heroes.

“Sometimes it feels more like being in a band together than your typical composer/producer relationship,” describes Executive Producer/Director Allan Arkush. “Every episode is done from scratch. Every cue meticulously crafted and composed to compliment each scene and story arc. During spotting sessions, Lisa writes many, many notes and impressions in little notebooks that she fills with her own very personal reactions to the episodes.”

He continues, “Wendy, when she’s not talking back to the screen, gives opinions, lots of them, and often asks that a scene be run again but without the temp music. She wants to see the work without any music telling her what to feel. We need their honest reaction to each episode. That reaction is translated into the music that is such an important part of the Heroes experience for you people watching at home.”

Heroes airs Monday nights on NBC. The original score album will be available exclusively from www.lalalandrecords.com on April 7th and available both digitally and in stores on April 21, 2009.

Track Listing
1. Heroes Title*
2. Peter*
3. Claire
4. Hiro
5. HRG*
6. Mohinder
7. Sylar*
8. Jessica/Niki/Gina
9. Kirby Plaza*
10. Fire and Regeneration*

* features the voice of Shenkar

About Heroes
From creator/writer Tim Kring (“Crossing Jordan”) the epic drama chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. On February 2, “Heroes” continued its third season with a brand-new volume — “Fugitives.” In the latest installment, the Heroes are the targets of a government conspiracy to capture those with abilities, led by one of their own.

“Heroes,” the worldwide, multi-platform success now in its’ third season is currently licensed to more than 200 territories. The show has received numerous accolades, including the 2009 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy show and a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.

Among its honors in past seasons, “Heroes” has received a People’s Choice Award, an AFI Award, a Multicultural Prism Award, a TV Land Future Classic Award, the Television Critics Association Awards’ Outstanding Program of the Year, the International Prize at the BAFTA Television Awards, and Choice TV Show Action Adventure at the Teen Choice Awards.

Winning its time period in season averages among men 18-34 and men 18-49, “Heroes” is also the second highest time-shifted program on all of the major networks, and this helps attract nearly 3 million additional viewers each week. The franchise represents NBC Universal International Home Video’s biggest-selling television franchise, ranks among the top two series in full episode streams on NBC.com, stands among the Top 10 best-selling titles on iTunes and is a top-selling franchise across other digital platforms, including Xbox, Zune and Amazon. “Heroes” is produced by Universal Media Studios in association with Tailwind Productions.

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By now, you have probably seen the hit movie, Max Payne. If you have, you’ll probably notice the incredible soundtrack that this movie plot unfolds to, and the interweaving of the music to create the dark mood of the movie. If you loved the music in the movie, you can now experience it again, because the soundtrack has been released by La-La Land Records as of October 21, 2008, and is in stores as of today, November 18, 2008. Read on to get the entire scoop.

La-La Land Records To Release Soundtrack For Adaptation of Rockstar Games’ Antihero

(October 6, 2008- Burbank, CA) – The soundtrack for Max Payne will be released by La-La Land Records via their website from www.lalalandrecords.com on October 21, 2008 and in stores on November 18th. The album contains original music composed by Marco Beltrami (3:10 to Yuma, Scream) and Buck Sanders (The Hurt Locker, Mindgame). The film is based on the Rockstar Games’ legendary, hard-hitting interactive video game.

Max Payne tells the story of a maverick cop determined to track down those responsible for the brutal murder of his family and partner. Hell-bent on revenge, his obsessive investigation takes him on a nightmare journey into a dark underworld. As they mystery deepens, Max (Mark Wahlberg), is forced to battle enemies beyond the natural world and face an unthinkable betrayal. The film is directed by John Moore and also stars Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Donal Logue, Chris O’Donnell, and Mila Kunis as Mona Sax.
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• Robert J. Kral will also be signing his SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY soundtrack.
• Kevin Manthei will also be signing his JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER soundtrack.

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“FARSCAPE CLASSICS Vol 3: LIMITED EDITION”
Music by Guy Gross
Limited Edition of 1200 Units
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FARSCAPE SPECIAL!!! To celebrate our release of FARSCAPE CLASSICS: Vol 3, we are offering FARSCAPE CLASSICS: Vol 1 & Vol 2: LIMITED EDITIONS at a sale price of $15.98 each! There are less than 75 Vol 1 and 250 Vol 2 left… so get them before they’re gone for good!

FARSCAPE CLASSICS Vol 3: LIMITED EDITION LLL CD 1067
Music by Guy Gross
Limited Edition of 1200 Units

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RETAIL PRICE: $19.98

ORDER “FARSCAPE CLASSICS Vol 3: LIMITED EDITION” NOW from www.lalalandrecords.com and get your CD autographed by composer Guy Gross at no additional charge. For a limited time. Autographs are first come first serve while quantities last and are not guaranteed.

Presenting our third volume in a very special Limited Edition series of “FARSCAPE CLASSICS” releases. FARSCAPE CLASSICS: VOL 3 features acclaimed FARSCAPE composer Guy Gross’s complete scores to the memorable episodes THE CHOICE (season 3) and THE LOCKET (season 2). These emotionally charged scores showcase the diverse musical talents of Mr. Gross, which have helped elevate this creative sci-fi television series, produced by the Jim Henson Company, to its cult phenomenon status. These richly textured scores are among the best musical moments the FARSCAPE experience has to offer. 12-Page Collectable CD-Booklet is packed with exclusive liner notes and awesome FARSCAPE photos.

TRACK LISTING:

THE CHOICE
1. Recap / On Valldon 2:19
2. Aeryn’s Theme / Farscape Theme† 1:55
3. Aeryn Meets Talyn Lyczak 3:30
4. Rygel Freaks Out / Talyn Reveals Truth 2:39
5. Stark Sees Xhalax Sun 1:18
6. Crais Explains 1:15
7. Further Exploration 1:32
8. Aeryn’s Flashbacks 0:51
9. Aeryn’s Anger / Xhalax Plots 3:21
10. This Is My World Now 1:12
11. Rygel Pleads / The Seer /Aeryn’s Dream / Xhalax Enters 8:27
12. Xhalax’s Pain / Lobby Battles / Xhalax’s End 7:15
13. Stark’s Goodbye / I Am, What I Was Bred To Be 3:06

THE LOCKET
14. Stark’s Return 0:37
15. Aeryn’s Back From The Mist 1:53
16. Why Am I So Old? 2:45
17. She May Be Dying / Goodbye Pilot 2:05
18. Crichton Arrives On Planet /Meeting Grandaughter 1:44
19. Crichton Tries To Return 1:40
20. Stark And Zhaan Join Spirits 1:51
21. You Ain’t Gonna Get What’s In Ma Head 0:58
22. Hope Keeps Me Going / A-Roving ** 2:46
23. I Belong Up There / They Waited 2:06
24. Aeryn’s Gone 1:03
25. Is That What You Want? / There’s This Lake In Maine 3:29
26. Reverse Starburst / Stark & Zhaan Keep Time Alive/ Crichton Runs 2:25
27. Don’t Go Into The Mist / Jothee Is A Slave 2:37
28. D’Argo’s Rage 1:09
29. The Locket 0:43
30. Farscape End Credits* 1:04
Total Time: 70:54
RETAIL PRICE: $19.98

Visit www.lalalandrecords.com for orders and info.

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