Cirque du Soleil Partners With BMG

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Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has unveiled a partnership with BMG to manage Cirque du Soleil’s music catalog and explore various music-oriented initiatives. BMG will now act as the record label for Cirque du Soleil’s original scores, soundtracks and new album releases, as well as handle music publishing and the creation of new songs and releases.

The first release under this strategic partnership is the soundtrack for Songblazers, in collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville, that accompanies Cirque du Soleil’s most recent theatrical production celebrating country music. The album, recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Daniel Tashian, features a mix of the show’s cast and country music stars. Upcoming projects include new soundtracks and releases with artists and songwriters celebrating cultural moments across the world.

The partnership will be led by the company’s new music division, Cirque du Soleil Studio, which was created to serve existing fans while also attracting new audiences to the brand. Their existing music catalog currently boasts more than 250 million career streams and 500,000 album equivalents sold in the U.S. alone.

“The power of music has long been a force uniting cultures and peoples in Cirque du Soleil productions around the world,” explains Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Anne Belliveau. “As music plays an integral part in our productions, we’re proud to finally dive into the music industry and explore this new avenue. Over the last few years, BMG has brought a fresh vision to the music business, and we look forward to partnering with BMG on a variety of music-related opportunities.”

Marian Wolf, SVP Music Publishing North America, says, “Cirque du Soleil is one of the most innovative and creative entertainment companies in the world. We are thrilled to be the new publishing and recorded music home for Cirque du Soleil and to collaborate on upcoming new releases. This will provide unparalleled opportunities for BMG’s diverse roster of artists, songwriters, and catalogs. Together we aim to celebrate and elevate global culture by showcasing diverse music releases and transforming the way global audiences discover new music.”

Cirque du Soleil – Songblazers Tracklisting
1. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”
2. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”
3. “Blue Moon of Kentucky (feat. Sam Bush and Dan Tyminski)”
4. “Where Shall I Be
5. “Cattle Call”
6. “Copperhead Road”
7. “Cattle Call (Reprise)”
8. “Workin’ Man Blues”
9. “Traveller”
10. “Cowboy Take Me Away”
11. “New Muleskinner Blues”
12. “Achy Breaky Heart (feat. Rob Ickes)”
13. “Orange Blossom Special / The Devil Went Down to Georgia (feat. Tommy Emmanuel)”
14. “Down to the River to Pray”
15. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry (Reprise)”
16. “Carnival Heart”
17. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Reprise)”

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