Michael Picton was awarded a BMI Cable TV award for his theme to the VH1 series I Want to Work for Diddy. The award was presented May 20, 2009 at a black-tie gala held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The BMI Film & Television Awards honor the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs.
March 25, 2009 Be Amazing
Ransom Riggs has created a new world-annihilating animated motion-capture extravaganza for mental_floss. Michael Picton scores it with a cheesetastic theme song, orchestral action-horror cues, an R+B hit, 8-bit Nintendo numbers, and all the easy-listening instructional video musical wallpaper you can handle. Be Amazing is now available on YouTube:
February 24, 2009 Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel recently chose Expansion Team to rebrand its on-air audio identity. Michael Picton assisted in the development of the sonic branding strategy and contributed new tracks to the package.
February 18, 2009 Target at the Globes and the Grammys
Target's new circus-inspired spot, "Art Interacts", was featured during the broadcasts of the Golden Globes and the Grammys. It can also be seen on giant screens at Victory Park and LA Live. Visuals by Eyeball NYC. Music by Michael Picton.
