Mainstream Source
Mainstream Source Media & Production
MAINSTREAM SOURCE Media Consultants • Production Source • TV/Film Music Collection
http://www.mainstreamsource.com (818) 845-6700
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Mainstream Source In the realm of film, television and advertising video and audio production, Mainstream Source provides authentic solutions with superior composition, producing, recording, mixing and editing in every format on specification and to deadline.
Mainstream Source utilizes the finest producers, composers and best quality production equipment with industry-standard bit rates and digital technology to elevate every project to feature-film quality.
MAINSTREAM SOURCE’s seasoned composers, at our disposal in order to deliver as promised. producers, engineers and editors are available 24/7 to deliver your project on deadline. Utilizing our state-of-the- MAINSTREAM SOURCE composers utilize the finest industry art facilities we are able to provide a quick turnaround on protocols to insure exceptional production. With Avid’s any project that requires expediency. The MAINSTREAM Media Composer and Pro Tools HD systems providing the SOURCE team is proud to provide immediate turnaround on finest video production and audio transfer of live time, on budget and on deadline. instrumentation through true analog-to-digital conversion, we film, compose and deliver pre- or post-production magic . The MAINSTREAM SOURCE production team creates film and music projects from the ground up. In addition to our Our facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego, California are video documentaries, we custom-compose underscore and directed by professionals utilizing the finest recording and deliver complete projects. We also place temp music from mixing equipment in an efficient and relaxed environment to our extensive library into existing productions upon request. insure the most authentic product imaginable.
Our group of proven professional producers, composers, http://www.mainstreamsource.com editors and engineers has compiled years of experience in (818) 845-6700 many facets of the industry. We have all of the current tools Mainstream Source 3
In addition to providing quality composition and production, MAINSTREAM SOURCE acts as a licensing entity for our quality collection of specialty production music, specifically created for needledrop/laserdrop and blanket license usages within the Film, Television and Advertising industries.
MAINSTREAM SOURCE represents the music of a worldwide team of highly experienced composers, lyricists, producers, performers, vocalists and session musicians.
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Upon request, we create a login and password for our clients to access full music services on the MAINSTREAM SOURCE website. Our “My Mainstream Source” feature allows custom projects to be created. Using our sophisticated search engine, one can easily attach songs to projects for quick recall, and download complete tracks on the spot.
MAINSTREAM SOURCE was conceived to produce an entirely new collection of film and music using the highest quality video and sound reproduction available, exceptional composition and orchestration, live instrumentation combined with cutting edge sound, current bit-rates, an Tad Sisler / President outstanding variety of different genres, digital technology and the ability to generate custom product to meet Tad Sisler brings more than 30 years customers’ deadline demands. MAINSTREAM SOURCE has a of experience in film and music team of producers and composers of like-mind with proven industry experience. composition, production and performance to Mainstream Source. Within the MAINSTREAM SOURCE catalog of production Tad’s team of composers, producers music, we are pleased to introduce our ARTIST’S SERIES Collection, which features great performances by individual and engineers are unmatched in artists. In addition, we deliver our music in all formats. The professionalism and expertise. entire catalogue is available on hard drive and through our website at www.mainstreamsource.com. Most of our music is surround-mix capable.
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MAINSTREAM SOURCE provides all material at any time or date through our FTP site, email, FedEx or courier in any available format desired. With your login and password, highest-quality downloads are available 24/7 from our website.
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Mainstream Source is working in partnership with MAINSTREAM SOURCE places music on network and the non-profit Foundation For Arts and Music cable television. Our music has appeared on many Preservation, Inc., filming a documentary series, networks including ABC, NBC’s Today Show, WB, and which preserves and chronicles the lives and TNT.
careers of living legends in their own words. We Our team of experienced composers scores and edits work with the most compelling legendary artists feature films and television series. within each rung of the ladder of success, analyzing each individual’s contribution to the In addition, our music has appeared in major national Arts, how it has grown and become unique from commercial and infomercial campaigns. impetus to interpretation. Most importantly, we allow the artist to tell the story of the impact that their individual influence has had on others and on the art form itself. Capturing the magic, and indeed, the essence of the individual and their experience and wisdom is critical to passing on CUSTOM EDITS DELIVERABLE ON ALL TRACKS their lessons in order to inspire new generations
of artists. Many of our legends may have been MAINSTREAM SOURCE is delighted to provide custom forgotten or perhaps would become a footnote of edits on all music. Most of our material is surround mix history, if not for the opportunity to chronicle capable. We provide instrumental versions and their life story. alternative versions of most mixes in the catalog. Upon request, we cut and deliver any time-frame reference to Our hope is to foster a greater all tracks, including 2:30 / 0:60 sec / and 0:30 sec mixes understanding of the art form itself, while as well as stingers, trailers/promo and elongated mixes. We also cut and paste between our preserving each individual’s contribution full_alternative_instrumental mixes if desired. to the greater good, thereby insuring a Professional voiceover services are available. lasting impact that will not be quickly forgotten.
LICENSING REQUEST FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN ONLINE OR HARD-COPY FORMAT AT www.mainstreamsource.com .
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• Mainstream Source A proven track record of quality production and composition with passion and depth.
“I have been doing studio work for nearly 30 years and have played on thousands of tracks at some of the finest studios in the US and in Canada. The Mainstream Library is awesome and their dedication to quality audio is unsurpassed by anyone". -Marty Morell, Drummer/Percussionist (Bill Evans, Robert Goulet, Diahanne Carroll) “MAINSTREAM ***** “I have known and worked with [Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler on various musical productions over SOURCE producers Tad the span of many years. He is one of the most talented, creative and insightful musician/producers I have encountered in the business.” Sisler and Andrew -Gary Bias , Grammy-winning Composer and Saxophonist Owner , Thunderbop Artist, Inc. Fraga, Jr. work quickly ***** “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler has shown a solid and consistent work ethic. He is proficient at Pro and efficiently. They do Tools and has a great facility for most all your audio needs. If you want a professional job done, and _deadlines met_, I recommend Tad Sisler.” whatever it takes to -Joel Plimmer, Music Software Developer, Yamaha Corporation of America ***** get the project to “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is a dependable and detail oriented colleague. He works with me and specification. I was my clients to establish a system that works for everyone.” -Chad Quist, Composer/Producer impressed with their Owner, CQ Productions ***** integrity, willingness to “[Mainstream Source President] Tad [Sisler] and I have worked together on several projects that required both extreme attention to technical specification and creative musicality. These types of projects require you be part accommodate and the computer programmer and part artist. Tad has the ability to combine the technical programmer part with the creative musician part and end up with a piece that satisfies all needs. I think Tad's other great strength is his ability to shape and refine through collaboration. We'd often work on material together, bouncing ideas off of helpful, friendly each other and Tad would always be able to incorporate ideas, offer alternatives and apply the finishing touches attitude, all the while that elevate something from good to great.” -Nate Tschetter, President, delivering top-quality Gluethemoose (http://www.gluethemoose.com) ***** “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is one of the most talented individuals in America today. His products” organizational skills in composing, arranging and directing music of any era is surpassed by no one. To hear him perform live or recorded will answer all suspicions.” -Ron Zagami, President, Clairemont Equipment Co., Legendary B3 player and Keyboardist with Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa and others -Cathy ***** Macbride, “I've had the pleasure of working with [Mainstream Source President] Mr. Sisler on his music catalog project. In addition to the outstanding quality of his product--unsurprising considering his lifetime experience as a Software performing musician and composer--I've found him to constantly seek ways to improve his customer's experience using the online catalog system.” Development -Ethan Brown, Software/Database/Systems/Web Applications Manager, Creator of “Where’s The Gig” (http://www.wheresthegig.com) ***** Yamaha “True professional(s)! Music both wonderful to hear and inspirational. You are truly a master at what you do!” -Ric Mandelbaum, Owner Corporation of American Saver Publications America ***** “The quality of my bass never sounded better than on these (MAINSTREAM SOURCE) sessions.” -Marshall Hawkins, Bassist, (Shirley Horn, Miles Davis]
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“Tad Sisler is one of the most talented and genial people I have ever come across. The heart, soul and dedication that he has put in to Mainstream Source will pay dividends as it is the most complete collection of music ANYWHERE, and is a must have for anyone involved in the cinematic arts. Tad is like family to me.” -Mike Soffer, VP/GM - Advertising Sales, As President of Professional Sports Publications ***** Mainstream Source, "[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is one of the most talented, hard working producers I have had the pleasure of working with. While a student at San Diego State University, I handled Tad's accounting needs, Tad is an enthusiastic payroll, accounts receivables/payables, taxes, etc. for his company. He was always on top of his game; his music innovative; his work ethic very strong. The time I spent working with Tad was one of my favorite entrepreneur who is positions. I highly recommend Tad.” -Betsy Moura, Senior VIP Analyst at Level 3 Communications conscientious and ***** “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is a responsive, motivated, communicative business person and diligent in his delivery working with his company has been a pleasure because of him. I feel honored to play a small part in his business because I feel he has the potential to have great success with it based on his attitude and great of high quality product communication skills.” -Murl Allen Sanders for the film and Owner , Jazz Moon Music ***** television industry. I “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler never fails to create fresh sounds and perform with consistently excellent results.” highly recommend Tad -Sharon Alix Administrator, Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society and his highly talented ***** “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is a brilliant musician and songwriter! His essence is innovation organization at in his productions at Mainstream Source. Everyone who knows music and design needs to check into it! -Suzanne Ramsey Mainstream Source! Cognitive Behavioral Therapist ***** “If you’re looking for Integrity and creative genius, then stop! You have found the Man! [Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler thinks big and he allows you to come along with him. Tad has a love of people and his greatest desire is to make them happy.” -Michelle Jahn -Thom McFadden, Nationally recognized Coach “To The Stars” Owner, Lifestand.com and ActingForReal.com ***** Mainstream SourceSenior Vice “I've known [Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler since 1981. I've worked with Tad on composing music. Tad is passionate about anything he works on. He's not the type to take on a project for money if he doesn’t Post Office Box 400President - believe in it. As an artist he is phenomenal. He can play any genre of music or change it for the better. Cardiff, CAAccount 92007 USA His character is second to none. If he says it, you can count on it. I would recommend Tad to anyone who is Management, interested in having the best!” http://www.mainstreamsource.com -Steve Cantore (818) 845-6700 MedImpact Owner, Utility Rates Analysts ***** “[Mainstream Source President] Tad Sisler is a seasoned professional, bringing the highest caliber to any task! I have worked with Tad Sisler for more than a decade, doing events of all kinds in the entertainment field. He always does a great job for the clients, and continues to exhibit a class act. I highly recommend Tad Sisler!” -Jeri Lynne Urosevic Owner and President, Omni Artists and Entertainment *****
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The Mainstream Source production music catalog is very proud to include outstanding performances by legendary artists and Grammy winners. Our cutting-edge tracks include top notch performances by the following artists and more:
LALAH HATHAWAY.....GERALD ALBRIGHT.....DON MYRICK (Earth, Wind & Fire)..... STEVE MADAIO (Stevie Wonder/The Rolling Stones).....PAT RIZZO (Frank Sinatra/Sly & The Family Stone).....MARTY MORELL (Bill Evans).....MICHAEL (PATCHES) STEWART (Al Jarreau/Whitney Houston).....GARY BIAS (Anita Baker/Earth, Wind & Fire)..... MICHAEL HIGGINS (Maynard Ferguson).....TERI LYNE CARRINGTON (Herbie Hancock/Stevie Wonder).....GILBERT HANSEN (The Pointer Sisters)..... CHAD WACKERMAN (Frank Zappa, James Taylor).....BOB WACKERMAN (Disney, Keiko Matsui).....BURLEIGH DRUMMOND (Ambrosia).....MARSHALL HAWKINS (Miles Davis/Shirley Horn).....MICK MAHAN (Pat Benatar).....PHILIP MOODY (Jimmy Durante, Mae West).....PAULA STAPLETON (Jose Feliciano/Alice Cooper).....STEVE NEILEN (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds/Keely Smith).....DAVE BEYER (Melissa Etheridge)..... GARY HARTMAN (Bob Hope/George Burns).....LAJUANA JOHNSON (Lalah Hathaway/Lady Fresh).....ROSEMARY BUTLER (James Taylor/Paul Simon)..... KIRK MILLER (Dave Beyer/Mick Mahan/Rosemary Butler).....GLEN MYERSCOUGH (Andre Crouch & The Disciples).....DAVID WITHAM (Chick Corea/Chaka Khan).....FRANCESCO DICOSMO (Evanescence, Dweezil Zappa)..... CARL RIGOLI (Frank Sinatra/Tony Bennett).....TAD SISLER (Frank Sinatra/Kenny Rogers).....Melissa Vardey (Chaka Khan)…..CHAD QUIST..... HELENE IMMEL
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Post Office Box 400 Cardiff, CA 92007 USA http://www.mainstreamsource.com (818) 845-6700