Heartache In Memphis Compilation For Indie Memphis Film Festival Showcases Music From Memphians

Online, November 9, 2011 (Newswire.com) - MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Music Foundation has teamed up with Indie Memphis and the Memphis Shelby County Film Commission to create a Memphis music sampler for music supervisors and creative directors. On November 3rd, in conjunction with the launch of the Indie Memphis Film Festival, Heartache in Memphis, a compilation of 20 songs will be available to stream live on SoundCloud.
A limited number of CDs will be available at the Indie Memphis Film Festival.

"Memphis music is so many things. We have wellspring of diverse sounds. The theme of heartache gives music directors and music supervisors a thematic perspective," noted Memphis Music Foundation Director of Development & Communications, Pat Mitchell. "Heartache in Memphis explores heartache through a diverse collection of artists."

The Heartache in Memphis selection committee included representatives from Indie Memphis, The Memphis Music Foundation, The Memphis Shelby County Film Commission and members of the Music Resource Center.

Included in Heartache in Memphis are
Furry Lewis "Worried Blues"
Amy LeVere "Cry My Eyes Out"
Grace Askew "Jupe"
Nancy Apple "Hard Luck 'N' Old Dogs"
Susan Marshall "It's Hitting Me"
Black Rock Revival "Lola Falana"
Deering and Down "Love is a Rock"
The Bo-Keys "Sundown on Beale"
Trashed Romeos "Gotta Find New Love"
Tiger High "Why Oh Why"
Jeffrey James and the Haul "Rain's Coming Down"
Chris Milan "Always in Love"
Glorie "Water Drops"
Hot Freak Nation "12th of Never"
Marcela Pinilla "Mientras No Estes" (While You Were Away)
Jim Mize "Looking for You"
Star & Micey "Carly"
The Late Show "Judy"
The Tim Terry Experience "Can't Get You"
Musaria featuring Saturna "Moment" (jazz re-mix)

About Indie Memphis
Through diverse year-round programming, its world-class annual festival, and ongoing efforts to include new voices, new media, and new audiences, Indie Memphis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches, inspires, and connects the Memphis community while cultivating interest in, and development of, independent film. Indie Memphis is one of the city's core arts institutions and is the only Memphis film organization that receives annual funding from ArtsMemphis. The organization also received special support from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to produce its 2010 film festival.
www.indiememphis.com

About the Memphis Music Foundation
The Memphis Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to working with the community to cultivate a viable economic engine for Memphis by providing musicians and the music industry with resources and opportunities for growth and independence. The Foundation exists to educate the music community about music business systems and trends, help artists develop plans for future business growth, and create dynamic marketing and promotional opportunities for Memphis music. The Foundation's anchor program, the Music Resource Center is an interactive, living education and information center that offers a devoted staff, tools, and educational programs to help area musicians and music professionals. The Foundation is funded, in part, by public and private funds provided through the Economic Development (MemphisED) Plan, designed to ensure economic growth and prosperity in Memphis and Shelby County.
www.memphismeansmusic.com

About Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission
At the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, the combined experience of both Film Commissioner Linn Sitler and Deputy Film Commissioner Sharon Fox-O'Guin represents over 37 years of hands-on film and television commission experience. Together, the team has worked with such studio projects as "Walk the Line" and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" - along with acclaimed independent films such as Craig Brewer's Academy Award-winning "Hustle & Flow" and Ira Sachs' Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, "Forty Shades of Blue." Recently they have assisted with such projects as "Nothing But the Truth" and "Soul Men", along with the groundbreaking MTV New Media web mini-series, "$5 Cover". Together with their board of directors, the Memphis & Shelby County Film Commission remains dedicated to serving all kinds of film productions, whether they are from out of town, or homegrown right here in Memphis.

http://soundcloud.com/memphismusicfoundation/sets/indie-memphis-music-sampler-2/