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CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL 2010 ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/content/pdf/ad_specs_2010.pdf
GYROSCOPE ARTS PRESENTS: SPIRITUAL SONGS BY THE WAYSIDE
The new record by The Wayside is now available, and by all accounts is their best yet. Christianity Today says: “With gorgeous harmonies, bare-boned but beautiful instrumentation, and a newfound urgency, the duo especially shines on a breathtaking reading of “Psalm 51” and the Americana-styled “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior.” Yet the true gem lies in a country cover of Kris Kristofferson's “Why Me, Lord?,” soaked in a country/blues sentiment and a surrender-filled sense of spiritual fulfillment.” Click HERE to read the full review and HERE to listen to or purchase.
Thirty Three and a Third
Gyroscope Arts is proud to introduce a new audio show and blog by John J. Thompson called Thirty Three and a Third. The theme is simple. Take time to listen. In depth interviews with the most important faith-fueled artists of the past and present and detailed listens to classic albums will be the order of the day. This isn't short attention span theater, kids. This is real music, real people, real conversations... some brand new and some from the archives of JJT, along with rare music. Seriously... this is special.
The Debut: Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill talk about thirty five years of friendship and music, with an in-depth look at (and listen to) their brand new studio album Mystery Highway. If you missed the feature at Christianity Today make sure to check it out too. In addition to more with Phil and Randy, future episodes will feature a rare personal interview with Larry Norman and much more.
Head on over to VideoRocket.com to stream the show right now, or better yet, subscribe via iTunes or your favorite RSS feed to make sure you never miss an episode. All the details are at the VideoRocket site.
GYROSCOPE ARTS; BUILDING BRIDGES AND MAKING CONNECTIONS
Now in our fifth year as an independent agency, Gyroscope Arts is proud to represent some of the most progressive voices in the faith community. As the music industry struggles to find its way in a new paradigm, and technology opens so many new doors to artists and fans of music and truth in general, Gyroscope Arts is here to bridge the gaps and make the connections.
As marketing coordinators and ad sales representatives for The Cornerstone Festival, HM Magazine, WorshipTogether.com and now SoulFest, Gyroscope brings the most engaged and passionate audience to music companies, publishers, instrument and technology manufacturers, schools, events around. Marketing Director Erin Lee (Erin@GyroscopeArts.com) can provide detailed information upon request.
Gyroscope Arts is also a creative hive of independent designers, writers, producers, programmers and editors ready to engage any creative project from web development to packaging design to full video and audio production. Whether considering the 90 minute documentary film Cornerstone Festival; Twenty Years and Counting or the new street level video Bio-Cast for Rebirth International and its founder, singer songwriter Mo Leverett, or the music packaging design for Phil Keaggy’s stunning 30th Anniversary Re-issue of The Master and The Musician and the Collector’s Edition songbook for Leeland’s Opposite Way album, Gyroscope’s production department has been very busy.
Gyroscope founder and president John J. Thompson (who currently serves as the Director of Creative and Copyright Development for EMI CMG Publishing) remains active as a freelance writer for major magazines and as a producer, executive producer and consultant for special projects like new Keith Green Legacy Project, Phil Keaggy’s Master and the Musician, Star Song Records’ upcoming Fifteen Songs That Changed the Church series and more.
GYROSCOPE DEMO RECORDING PACKAGES
Gyroscope Arts can now offer incredible rates, amazing quality and professional guidance on demo recordings. Promotional materials like Bios, Press Releases and Stock Features are also available. For information and pricing contact Erin Lee today.
For more information on Gyroscope Arts or any of our clients or unique opportunities contact Erin Lee (Erin@GyroscopeArts.com.)
Previous Gyroscope Projects
One industry expert says this may be the biggest new advance in music publicity and promotions since the birth of the EPK (electronic press kit.) We don’t know about that, but we are excited to offer the new Bio-Cast and Bio-Cast Video products to labels, publishers and indie bands. CLICK HERE for all the details and watch for an announcement about a MAJOR artist on a MAJOR label who will be getting the word out about his upcoming release with a Gyroscope Bio-Cast!
GYROSCOPE TEAM HELPS LAUNCH NEW FASHION COMPANY
Faveur Fashions turns to Gyroscope Arts for Marketing Consultation, Ad Production and Web Consultation.
Gyroscope Arts Produces Photo Exhibit Soundtrack for Missionary Project
“Girl” Exhibit Raises Awareness and Support For Missionaries To Bangkok
Gyroscope Arts is proud to endorse and support the ministry of Servantworks, and Team Larson, who have established a ministry in Bangkok Thailand that is successfully delivering girls from the sex trade. Renowned photographer Jimi Allen (available for contact through Gyroscope Arts) traveled to Bangkok last year and returned with an intense, beautiful and haunting photo exhibit entitled, Girl. Gyroscope Arts’ John J. Thompson has composed an original soundtrack to accompany the exhibit. Though the final version is not yet complete, you can hear a clip of the work in progress version of Girl; The Song right here.
For more information on the exhibit and the ministry of the Larsons visit www.Girl33.com or www.Servantworks.com.
Hear “Girl; The Song” (unfinished mix) HERE.
TEAM RETURNING TO PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Gyroscope President John J. Thompson and a team from The Warehouse Church will be returning to Prague, Czech Republic this July for a week of musical missions work. If you are interested in supporting this project please click HERE for more information.
Gyroscope Produces Children’s Album For Gotee / BEC (EMI)
Rockin' Agapeland; Some of the Best Songs Ever for Kids of All Ages!
Though long delayed, the debut major label production project for John J. Thompson and Gyroscope Arts is completed and will hopefully be released before too long. Confirmed contributing artists include Phil Keaggy, Matt Slocum (Sixpence None The Richer,) Kate Miner, Phil Madeira, Phil Joel (Newsboys,) Jeremy Camp, Ayiesha Woods, Ian Eskelin and many more all paying homage to the wonderful songs of the Agapeland records Bullfrogs and Butterflies and Music Machine. Check back for more information on the record that kids and adults should love!
Cornerstone Festival; Twenty Years and Counting (DVD Release, 2004)
Produced, Directed, Written and Narrated by John J. Thompson and Generation One Productions.
This 90 minute documentary has recently been picked up for distribution by Floodgate Records via Word / Warner Brothers Distribution. Already acclaimed by critics and fans, this full-length DVD tracks the birth, growth and continuing influence of one of the most significant events in the history of the progressive Christian music and arts community.
Other Thompson-produced Cornerstone Festival projects include three promotional DVD Video Scrapbooks (2003, 2002, 2001) and the live Cornerstone Festival Twentieth Birthday Bash in 2003. Thompson has served as the Marketing Coordinator for the festival since 2001. In that capacity he has overseen the redevelopment of the festival’s website (www.CornerstoneFestival.com) and has managed sponsorships, advertising and promotions, including arranging sponsorships with Sam Ash Music, Jones Soda Co., Zondervan Publishers, Capitol Records and more.
The Butterfly Princess: The King Lives
Original Ballet Score By John J. Thompson and Danny Galaxy
This completely original score was composed and recorded by Thompson, along with Danny Galaxy, and used as the soundtrack for the Shiloh Studio of Dance spring recital. The soundtrack is currently available on CD (twenty-seven tracks) and the production will soon be released on DVD.
This recent project lead to additional scoring work for The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) on their organizational DVD From Everywhere To Everywhere, and the theme for a proposed syndicated radio show called Resonations, being produced by Calvary Chapel of Southeastern Connecticut’s WCSE radio station. Gyroscope Arts is now fully capable of producing original scores and soundtracks for video, radio or film.
Freelance Editorial
HM Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Cornerstone Magazine, CCM Magazine, Christian Musician, etc…
Thompson has served as a freelance writer for several major Christian publications since the late eighties. He served as the Rock News Editor for CCM Magazine from 2001 through 2002, and continues to be a reliable source for feature interviews, record and film reviews and event coverage.
Promotional / Editorial
Biographies, Press Kits, etc…
Recent Bio clients include Warner Brothers (GlassByrd,) Sparrow Records (Newsboys,) Vertical Records (Rock and Roll Worship Circus,) and Fair Oaks Music (Randy Stonehill.) Previous clients include Word Records, Brainstorm, Myrrh and many more.
Raised By Wolves; The Story of Christian Rock and Roll
Written By John J. Thompson
Published in 2001 by ECW Press (Toronto,) Raised By Wolves is considered by many to be the definitive history of the Christian Rock and Roll community.
