INFERNO RECORDS
History: Established in 1955 in Motokata City by musician Toshi Yamamoto, so called the king of Motokatan Rock and Roll. In a time when Rock and Roll was considered too "foreign" for Motokata mainstream music, Toshi broke out on his own, leaving his former label of Douga and started out as an independent musician. Finding publishers had no interest in working with individuals, Yamamoto, his wife a concert pianist and two other musicians, Kouji Morimoto, a up and coming rock musician, and Teru Nakata a popular Jazz Musician started up their own label, named Inferno Company.
With the new company set up, Yamamoto was able to publish his new Rock Album with Typhoon Records which shattered all conceived notions that rock would never catch on in Motokata. Yamamoto didn't just stop once his album made gold, he began touring the cities and looking for other young talented musicians to be represented under his new found label. In 1959 Inferno had 45 new musicians represented under them and entered an exclusive partnership with Typhoon Records for recording and publishing. Yamamoto was at the height of his popularity and Inferno was growing faster than ever. The company would gain the respect of the industry once several well established musicians jumped their labels and became associated with Inferno.
After Yamamoto died in 1966, his son Thoru took over with the intent of expanding on his father's work. Inferno acquired Typhoon Records in a buyout allowing Inferno to handle both representation and publishing and the name was changed to Inferno Records to reflect the new change. 1970 Inferno broke new ground when it joined on the production committee for a feature film. With the film's runaway success Inferno began jointly cooperating and sponsoring new film and television projects to better promote it's artists. It represents over 500 artists from Motokata and five different countries.
Looking for sponsorship, representation, licensing rights? Contact us.
Employment opportunities open for Sound Engineers, Sound Mixing, Producers, Talent Agents and Impresarios.
Application for Representation
For groups and bands, please name all members seeking representation
Name(s)/Act:
Genre:
Current Representation (if any)
Current Agent(s) (if any)
Tell us about you:
Picture: (optional)
Application for Event/Program Sponsorship:
Event/Program Name:
Event/Program Type: (charity, sport, concert, television, motion picture, etc)
Event Manager: (only for events)
Producers: (only for film/television media)
Amount Requested:
Sponsorship entitles Inferno to display all signage, promote Inferno associated artists and other events and media related to Inferno Records. Failure to comply may result in reduction of funding or loss of sponsorship.
Licensing Requests:
(ooc: you are fine to make up songs and artists for this one, if you want ideas you can always ask me)
Title(s) of Song(s):
Artist(s):
Please tell us about the desired use:
Application for Staff:
Name:
Address:
Date of Birth:
Position Desired: (see page 2 of application booklet for detailed positions)
[] Sound Engineer
[] Sound Mixer
[] Producer
[] Talent Agent
[] Impresarios
You may attach a detailed Resume outlining your work history and cover letter. Otherwise please outline your experience on page 3 of the booklet.
Are you currently employed?:
May we contact your present employers:
Criminal Background Check:
I the undersigned agree and consult to a full criminal background check. Flags in a record do not necessarily disqualify you the applicant from being employees by Inferno any affiliates.
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General responsibilities and duties
Sound Engineer: The Sound Engineer will oversee all recording session and program the soundboard to desired levels. An audio technician is proficient with different types of recording media, such as analog tape, digital multitrack recorders and workstations, and computer knowledge.
Knowledge of other recording equipment needed. Studio Engineers may be called upon to work live events as well.
Sound Mixer The Sound Mixer serves under the engineer ensuring the levels and quality are balanced and consistent through the recording sessions, be it studio sessions or live. The mixer also oversees final quality control under the Engineer's director.
Producer Producers are needed to fund and sponsor individual musicians, groups, acts, events, etc. Producers also oversee the completion and production process of albums and singles and choose media. Producers may be called upon to serve for other multi media projects such as film and television and choosing associated acts from the label or other outside sources and work with project leads to give them the desired soundtrack.
Talent Agent: A Talent agent oversees the work and business of the individuals they work with. This includes but not limited to, negotiating contracts, setting up appearances, working publicity for their clients.
Impresario: is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays or operas; analogous to a film producer in filmmaking, television production and an angel investor in business. Generally this position is for working with unassociated and freelance acts looking for funding or sponsorship and enticing them into working with Inferno.
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Outline your work history or attach your resume.
