BLAZING MUSIC+SOUND COLLABORATES ON FIRST SEASON OF NUESTRO BARRIO

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 15, 2006) – Blazing Music + Sound recently completed the custom music, sound design and audio post for season one of the television show “Nuestro Barrio,” the 30-minute Spanish-language soap opera that entertains and educates newly immigrated Hispanic viewers about life in a typical U.S. city.

Produced by The Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina (CRA-NC), “Nuestro Barrio” is filmed in Durham, N.C. Blazing Music + Sound played a key role in the creation of the series by collaborating on the custom music with composers/ musicians Misael Gariga and Pepe Ojeda. Audio post was done by Blazing’s Willie Elias and freelance engineer Juan Belgodere using multiple Digidesign Pro Tools workstations.

“The show’s music reflects what it’s like to be Latino and living in the United States,” said Dilsey Davis, the show’s creator and director. “We meld contemporary salsa and meringue with more traditional mariachi style music, and of course, musical themes from the U.S., creating a bi-cultural experience.”

While Blazing Music + Sound has focused on the show’s audio elements, its sister boutique, Serious Robots, recently put the finishing editorial touches on the season’s final episodes. Editor Ian Krabacher handled final conform and color correction for the series, while the Serious Robots animation team created the show’s opening and bumpers.

Working with the musicians and artists at Blazing Music + Sound and Serious Robots has been a rewarding experience, according to Davis. “They’re truly interested in what the show is trying to achieve and in helping communicate its message,” she said. “Together, we’re creating something that can make a difference in our communities.”

The 13-episode show debuted in January on English-language TV stations in N.C. and S.C. and will begin airing this summer in markets throughout the Southeast and Southwest. Freddie Mac is a key sponsor of the project.

Blazing Music + Sound provides all aspects of music and sound production, including original music composition, voiceover recording and sound design. Serious Robots is one of the Southeast’s top postproduction companies, offering an extensive array of services for editorial, animation and visual effects. Both boutiques are located at Trailblazer Studios in Raleigh, N.C. For more information, call 919.645.6600 or visit www.trailblazerstudios.com. To learn more about “Nuestro Barrio,” visit www.nuestrobarrio.tv.