Bixio Music Group
Bixio Music Group, a New York Corporation,[1] is the American branch of Gruppo Editoriale Bixio it:Gruppo Editoriale Bixio, or Bixio Publishing Group, the first Italian music publishing company.[2] Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). The film achieved popularity, not least for the catchy song ‘Solo per tu Lucia’ (“Only for You, Lucia”), especially composed for the film by Cesare Andrea Bixio.
The creation of La Canzone dell' Amore signaled the birth of Bixio Publishing Groups' longstanding collaboration with the cinema.[3] A collaboration that throughout decades of filmmaking has resulted in the pairing of musical works of phenomenal composers, such as Lalo Schifrin, Ennio Morricone, Pino Donaggio, and Goblin (band), with culturally influential motion pictures of directors such as Liliana Cavani, Dario Argento and Quentin Tarantino.
Bixio Publishing Group owns a host of record labels, including Cinevox Records. Cinevox Records was created by Cesare Andrea Bixio in the early 1960s, to specialize in the release of film scores.[4] Cinevox released its first soundtrack in 1966, for the film The Poppy Is Also a Flower, by film composer Georges Auric.[5] Throughout the years, Cinevox is responsible for creating and releasing acclaimed original soundtrack albums across genres including spaghetti westerns, horror, comedy and romance.
The Bixio Publishing Group has distinguished itself by amassing a catalogue that encompasses renowned Italian composers, legendary evergreens, and recognizable Italian motion picture soundtracks spanning generations, from the 1930s to the present day.
Recently, in reflection of the timeless and worldwide cultural impact of the Bixio catalogue on modern filmmakers and musicians, hip hop stars, including the RZA,[6] and world renowned DJs, such as Justice (band), have incorporated Bixio Publishing Group classics into new works and remixes which serve to increase the sphere of influence of the catalogue today and for generations to come.
References
- ^ New York State Department of State, 2016, www.dos.ny.gov
- ^ Venturi, Valerio. ‘ ‘L'attivida musicale di Bixio per l'industria Cinematografica (1920-1945)’ ’ Libreria Universitaria.it Edizioni, 2010
- ^ The creation of La Canzone dell' Amore signaled the birth of Bixio Publishing Groups' longstanding collaboration with the cinema.
- ^ Cinevox. ‘ ‘About Us’ ‘. http://cinevox.it, 2016.
- ^ IMDB. ' ' The Poppy Is Also A Flower, Composer, George Auric. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005952
- ^ Discogs. ' 'Kill Bill Vol.1, Original Soundtrack, Ode to Oren Ishii, by RZA contains a sample of 7 Notes in Black by Franco Bixio, Vince Tempera, and Fabio Frizzi. https://www.discogs.com/Various-Kill-Bill-Vol-1-Original-Soundtrack/master/52881