Music from Alto (in order of appearance)
"Desire" Diana DeGarmo / Marilyn D'Amato
written by Marilyn D'Amato
photo credit: U.S. Navy Photographer's Mate Airman Javier Capella
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Diana DeGarmo is a singer, songwriter, and Broadway, film, and television actor, who found national and international fame as the first runner-up on Season 3 of American Idol. Since then, DeGarmo has gone on to release Blue Skies (RCA), her debut album, as well as several independent EPs.
An accomplished musical theater actor, Diana made her debut as Maria in the San Jose production of West Side Story. She followed this with a supporting role in Hairspray and has gone on to leading roles in productions of Brooklyn: The Musical, The Toxic Avenger, the Tony award-winning revival of Hair (where she met husband Ace Young), and 9 to 5, among others, and is currently on a national tour as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In addition to appearing on American Idol, DeGarmo has also played the role of Angelina Veneziano on the long-running CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Diana has also gone on three USO tours overseas and was the first American Idol finalist to do so. |
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Marilyn D’Amato is a production designer, art director and
music producer, who cut her teeth in the industry as a singer/songwriter signed to Geffen Records and Warner Chappell, While producing music, Marilyn also lent her creativity and design aesthetic to many high profile events, productions and feature films including The Grammys, HBO’s “The Sopranos,” "The Celebrity Apprentice," 20th Century Fox’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” Miramax’s “Duplex,” and Paramount’s “School of Rock.” She served as a composer and music coach on John Turturro’s “Romance and Cigarettes” and HBO’s “The Sopranos.” Marilyn loves Pop Art, pinball, olives, and is thrilled to be part of the Alto “family.” |
"Jou Passu" MUSICàNTICA
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Formed in Los Angeles by Roberto Catalano and Enzo Fina, MUSICàNTICA focuses mainly on the music from Southern Italy’s oral tradition--passed from generation to generation by untrained musicians, from peasants to fishermen and street vendors--at the same time creating their own contemporary sound.
Roberto Catalano, Ph.D. was born in Catania, Sicily. He is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with over thirty years of experience, during which he has performed in the Italian south and in Rome, London, Vancouver, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Enzo Fina, M.F.A., was born in Salice Salentino, Italy. Based on his studies of sound and color, he has an interdisciplinary approach to music, creating his own instruments as art pieces, fusing painting, sculpture, and music. His work has taken him to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Morocco, Canada, and the United States, where he now lives. |
"Mob Hit Theme" Thom Rotella
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Born in Niagara Falls, NY, guitarist Thom Rotella was raised by a musical family and knew by age 8 that a career in music was in his future. Thom has performed or recorded with a variety of well-known jazz and pop artists, including Norah Jones, Stevie Nicks, Phil Spector, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, David Foster, Donna Summer, Cher, The Beach Boys, Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Luciano Pavarotti and last—but hardly least—Frank Sinatra.
He has composed music for TV shows as diverse as the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Sex and the City and China Beach, among others. He has crafted commercial jingles for television and performed for shows like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and The Tracey Ullman Show, as well as on numerous movie soundtracks, most recently for Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys and with Norah Jones for Ted and the upcoming Ted 2. Mentored by the legendary Tommy Tedesco, Rotella established himself as a top call studio musician, one whose music and heart continues to find imaginative approaches to improvising. Thom enjoys playing live with his group, the 4-tet, specifically because “the interplay between musicians is incredible and always leads to surprises. When you play live, you get to see how that moves people emotionally.” For Rotella, there is no better feeling. |
"You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" Dean Martin
written by James Cavanaugh, Russ Morgan, and Larry Stock
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Born Dino Paul Crocetti in 1917, this Ohio native went on to create an enduring legacy. A future member of the Rat Pack, his path was far from straightforward. At 15, he boxed his way to a hefty losing record. Of his twelve fights, he claims, "I won all but eleven." He also worked as a stock boy, roulette stickman, and croupier until he got his break with the Ernie McKay Orchestra.
James Cavanaugh was a NYC-born songwriter who co-wrote a hit for Dean Martin contemporary, Bing Crosby. Russ Stock was a big band orchestra leader and musical arranger. He was the first to record "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." Larry Stock was an American songwriter who, at age twelve, was accepted into what later became the Juilliard School. |
"Fly on the Window" Scout
written by Ashen Keilyn
photo credit: Bev Hollis
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Ashen Keilyn is the former songwriter and front person of NYC indie band SCOUT (Chrysalis/ModMusic).
Scout’s debut CD, “It seemed like a good idea at the time,” was the 2nd most added album on college radio, garnering the young band stellar press in everything from Billboard to Teen Beat. Ashen and Scout even appeared on an episode of HBO’s “The Sopranos” and NBC’s “Late night With Conan O’Brien.” Ashen’s music has been featured in numerous films and television programs including “The Sopranos,” (HBO) “Buffy,” (FOX) “Felicity” (WB & soundtrack album on Hollywood Records), “Judging Amy,” (CBS) “Providence,” (NBC) “Panic,” (Miramax) and “Wasteland,” (Showtime). Her voice can also be heard on numerous national commercials including Kohl’s, and Nivea. |
"Music for Funeral Home - Part 11" Kevin MacLeod
www.incompetech.com
From the artist's Gloom and Sadness collection, this 11-part series uses the organ to create an atmosphere of closure.
From the artist's Gloom and Sadness collection, this 11-part series uses the organ to create an atmosphere of closure.
"Spring is In the Air" Frank & Friends
written by James Latham & Lela Upshaw
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FRANK & FRIENDS “You’re My Lady” is a collection of original songs that embody the swinging days of the Rat Pack, an era where cool meant nothing more than a shaken martini.
Songwriter Music Producer Marty Wereski along with Emmy Television Composer Jim Latham team up together and take you on a journey back in time where the sound of Big Bands and Torch Singers filled your soul. So put on your gabardine suit, order a dry Martini and place your bets at the Roulette table. Experience the old school charm of that swinging era with Frank & Friends . The song “Spring Is In The Air” is featured in the upcoming release of the film, “Alto”. MAR-TUNE RECORDS Booking Agent: [email protected] |
"All I Want is You" Scout
written by Ashen Keilyn
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"Modern Jazz Samba" Kevin MacLeod
www.incompetech.com
From the artist's Latin Sounds collection, this song makes use of a double bass to infuse this piece with a jazz-like mood.
From the artist's Latin Sounds collection, this song makes use of a double bass to infuse this piece with a jazz-like mood.
"200 Miles" & "The Way You Look at Me" M-Five
written by Marilyn D'Amato
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"Hold Me, Love Me" Buddy Stuart
written by L. Stuart
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Lee Silver Productions/Tru-Gems Records owns and administers a vast catalog of Original Oldies music from the 1940s through the 1970s in the genres of Northern Soul, Doo Wop, Rhythm and Blues, Surf, Rockabilly, Country, Crooner, Jazz, Funk and Disco, in addition to many more. Their music has been continually placed in numerous domestic and foreign, network and cable television shows, feature and independent films, regional and national commercials. In addition to the long running Nair commercial featuring “Short Shorts”, our music has been featured in TV shows such as Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Criminal Minds, American Horror Story and films including the upcoming Carol, Looper, Walk The Line, Earth To Echo, Life of Crime and many, many more. Our songs have been released on compilation CDs by our primary record label, Tru-Gems Records and are available for purchase through CDBaby. The entirety of our catalog is also available for download via iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Rhapsody and various other digital download venues.
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"Ripples" Kevin MacLeod
www.incompetech.com
From the artist's Far East Inspired collection, this song uses solitary plucks of the Chinese guzheng to create a serene, mystical tone.
From the artist's Far East Inspired collection, this song uses solitary plucks of the Chinese guzheng to create a serene, mystical tone.
"Meal Train" Sr. Cortez
written by L. Stuart
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"Everything Changes" Antigone Rising
written by Nini Camps and Kristen Henderson
photo credit: Leslie Van Stelten
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Antigone Rising (L to R, Cathy Henderson, Dena Tauriello, Nini Camps, and Kristen Ellis-Henderson) catapulted into the national spotlight in 2005 with a groundbreaking major label debut that landed them in the top 20 of the Billboard Heatseekers chart for the entire year. Founding sisters Cathy and Kristen Henderson have always had the same philosophy: Play better than the boys and make sure the fans feel like part of the family. That philosophy has allowed this self-sustained group to leave an indelible mark on an industry best known for leaving girl (bands) behind.
They have toured with The Bangles, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Rob Thomas and have appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Emeril Live, and A&E's Breakfast with the Arts. Their songs have been in rotation at Starbucks and on VH-1 and CMT, most recently their hit single, “That Was the Whiskey,” co-written with Lori McKenna, is getting praise from critics as a foot-stompin' mash up, perfectly blending the band's ability to rock with their gift for writing undeniably catchy songs. The band continues to put out hits and grow their incredibly loyal fan base. |
"Can't Put My Finger on It" Trina Hamlin
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Trina Hamlin. Having earned a degree in professional music from Berklee College in Boston, she graduated to the club scene in New York City with the band Blue Leaves, and has gone on to write and co-produce five albums of her own. Trina was chosen as one of the "most wanted new artists" at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and has performed to a sold out crowd at the Newport Folk Festival in the company of Ani Di Franco, Dar Williams, and The Indigo Girls. She's performed on The Late Show with Conan O'Brien, has had her music chosen as a backdrop for the CBS TV movie Friends at Last, as well as the WB's series Dawson's Creek. Her songs have also been featured on Bravo's "Tale Lights", Lifetime's "The Things We Do For Love", MTV's "Real World",. as well as ABC Family's "Beautiful People." In addition, Trina has shared the stage with Taj Majal, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt and Ricki Lee Jones, to name a few. With unapologetic emotional freedom, Trina's songs have the unique power to mirror and evoke the obvious and unspoken realities of life and being in love.
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"Your Love" Ace Young
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Ace Young is a Broadway performer and contemporary vocalist. Born in Boulder, CO, he began singing at seven and never really stopped, eventually moving out to California, where he was later a finalist in the fifth season of American Idol. His collaboration with Chris Daughtry on the song, "It's Not Over," earned him a Grammy nomination. He made his Broadway debut in Grease and later played the role of Danny Zuko in the national tour. Ace also performed in the Tony award-winning revival of Hair, where he met his wife, Diana DeGarmo. He is currently on a national tour appearing as the lead in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ace has also released a self-titled debut album and several singles. He continues songwriting and making music.
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"Valhalla" Embarazada
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Embarazada is the solo project of Poozy Alzate. Poozy also does a series of drawings called Kreatures and is the musical composer for the off-Broadway productions "Girl Adventure" and "Arrow In", both directed by Nina Morrison. She has also acted in both plays and performed the Embarazada composition "Trigger" a capella in Girl Adventure.
Poozy comes from a punk rock background and was a member of the underground bands Bad Hair and Bad Dream House. She toured as lead singer for the punk band Kitty Badass in the 1990s, playing such iconic venues as CBGBs, Coney Island High, and ABC No Rio. Bad Dream House has one sought-after single and Kitty Badass one full-length release and many singles. Currently Poozy writes, sings and plays bass in Brooklyn-based band Arrow, and is one half of the chillwave duo peloverde. |
"The House We Used to Live In" Scout
written by Ashen Keilyn
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"I Shouldn't Have Kissed You" The Hamiltons
written by Trina Hamlin
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The Hamiltons. Four great musicians having some fun: (L to R, top to bottom) Nini Camps, Ashen Keilyn, Marilyn D'Amato, and Trina Hamlin. Formerly known as the Acoustic Girls Circle, the band was one of NACA's (The National Association of Campus Activities) most successful college touring acts and toured throughout the US and Europe.
See above for Trina Hamlin's bio. For Trina's solo studio version of "I Shouldn't Have Kissed You," check out: 
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"Bushwick Tarantella" Kevin MacLeod
www.incompetech.com
From the artist's Western European collection, this song is Italian in tone but written nowhere near Italy. It makes use of guitar, bass, accordion, clarinet, and percussion.
From the artist's Western European collection, this song is Italian in tone but written nowhere near Italy. It makes use of guitar, bass, accordion, clarinet, and percussion.
"Era La Vò" Diana DeGarmo
written by Geni Sadero
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Born Eugenia Scarpa in 1886, Geni Sadero was a song composer, aspiring opera singer, and vocal pedagogue. She also acted in three films, notably La canzone dell'amore, directed by Gennaro Righelli and based on a novel by Luigi Pirandello. She was born in Constantinople and died in Milan.
"Era La Vò" is a Sicilian folk lullaby. |
"Everywhere is Home" (live) Diana DeGarmo, Nini Camps, Antigone Rising
written by Nini Camps and Daniel Tashian
photo credit: Leslie Van Stelten / Antigone Rising (L to R): Cathy Henderson, Dena Tauriello, Nini Camps, Kristen Ellis-Henderson
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Miami-born Nini Camps cut her teeth playing in clubs like The Bitter End, The Mercury Lounge and The Living Room. Three independent releases (available at cdbaby and itunes) led to national tours with artists such as Los Lonely Boys, a stint at Madison Square Garden with Joan Osborne and a stadium tour as a US ambassador during the 2006 World Cup games in Germany. Camps has won Billboard's Songwriter Award and Spin's Top 5 Singer/Songwriter for her self-released album "So Long". Signing with Cherry Lane Music Publishing took Nini from road warrior to in-house songwriter. With over 50 TV, commercial and film placements, including songs on Brothers and Sisters, Castle, Pretty Little Liars, The Hills, Army Wives, and others, Nini continues to write and record. After Cherry Lane closed its doors, Nini found a new Music Publishing family with Razor and Tie.
In August 2009, Camps joined the all female band Antigone Rising as the new lead singer and rhythm guitarist. Click for more info on Antigone Rising. |
"Everywhere is Home" Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, Antigone Rising
written by Nini Camps and Daniel Tashian
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