Staccato appoints Mark S. Berry and Duane Farley to Advisory Board, announces innovative collaboration

July 18, 2024 – Toronto, Canada – Staccato, a trailblazer in AI-powered music technology, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark S. Berry and Duane Farley from AMG to its Advisory Board. This strategic move highlights Staccato’s commitment to revolutionizing the music industry through a groundbreaking collaboration with AMG. Over the coming months, Staccato will work closely with AMG Visuals to produce music for two of their highly anticipated films, with Staccato being credited and promoted as co-writers and co-publishers for each project.

This collaboration is poised to make history as the first time an AI will be used as a co-writer to produce studio-quality music for feature-length films and documentaries. The integration of Staccato’s advanced AI technology with AMG’s creative expertise represents a unique fusion of innovation and artistry, setting a new standard for the industry and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music production.

Mark S. Berry, whose illustrious career includes collaborations with some of the world’s most renowned artists including Paul McCartney, Drake, Carly Simon, and David Bowie, joins Staccato’s Advisory Board with a wealth of experience and industry acclaim. His exceptional track record in music production & engineering and his innovative approach make him a pivotal addition to Staccato’s team. Staccato is thrilled to leverage Berry’s expertise as they embark on this unique collaboration, integrating AI with traditional music creation to enhance the quality and efficiency of the creative process.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Mark Berry to our Advisory Board,” said Jeff Lupker, CEO at Staccato. “Mark’s extensive experience and his remarkable achievements in the music industry align perfectly with our vision of integrating AI and human creativity.”

In addition to Berry’s appointment, Staccato will be collaborating with Duane Farley, AMG’s Executive Vice President. Duane Farley brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to the table, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the music and entertainment sectors. Farley is recognized for his strategic vision and leadership in managing high-profile projects and partnerships at AMG.

Farley has held significant roles at various major entertainment companies, including his recent position as EVP at AMG, where he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success. His expertise encompasses a broad range of industry aspects, from music marketing and film financing to artist management and strategic partnerships. His leadership has been key in securing and executing major deals and collaborations that have significantly impacted the industry.

“We are thrilled to work with Staccato and their pioneering AI technology,” said Duane Farley. “The integration of AI with our music production is a game-changer, and we are excited to see how this partnership will elevate our film projects. The potential for creative breakthroughs is immense, and we are looking forward to a successful collaboration.”

Staccato’s innovative approach has already made waves in the industry, as evidenced by its recent partnership with Adobe. For more details on the collaboration, click here.

Backed by Silicon Valley venture capital investors, Staccato continues to push the envelope in AI-driven music technology. This new collaboration with AMG further underscores Staccato’s commitment to blending advanced technology with the artistry of music creation.

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Staccato
Jeff Lupker
CEO
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https://staccato.ai

About Mark S. Berry & AMG:

AMG is a leading Toronto-based entertainment & media company with an unparalleled client list of artists and content creators across film, television, music, and digital media. Led by an experienced and innovative management team, AMG was formed in 1998 by international record & film producer, engineer & mixer Mark S. Berry and operates under his leadership as Chairman. Berry, whose extensive production, engineering & re-mixing talents have earned him 36 international gold & platinum records for such notable Grammy & Juno nominated musical icons as David Bowie, Duran Duran, Yes, Boy George, Billy Idol, Kool & The Gang, Cameo, Carly Simon, Joan Jett & many, many more. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with satellite offices in NYC, Hong Kong & Beijing.

Since its founding, AMG Visuals has executive produced, financed, or distributed several feature-length film projects, including the live-concert film “Drake: Homecoming” distributed internationally through the AMC theatre chain and the upcoming “The Sacrifice Game” for the Shudder Channel, “Bloodline Killer” starring Oscar-winning actor Bruce Dern & Tyrese Gibson from the “Fast & The Furious” franchise; and has almost an equal amount in development.

AMG Visuals enjoys a long-term distribution output deal with Factory Film Studio in Canada and distributes content digitally around the world through established output partnerships with iTunes (Apple TV), Amazon, Shaw Cable, Bell Media, FandangoNOW, Hoopla, and AVOD partners Vudu & Movie Central.

Through its partner companies, including award-winning global creative music supervision agency AttackTrax, AMG also provides clients with unique music advertising, music brand integration, and marketing opportunities across traditional, social media, mobile, film, television, and gaming platforms. Already the owner of an extensive music publishing catalog 50% owned by BMG Music, AMG’s mission is to target potential acquisitions in the music, film & television industries ranging from independent record labels, artists, writers, DVD, feature-length films, extreme sports content to purchases in the music publishing sector. AMG’s focus is music distribution through its deal with affiliate SONY Music Group Distribution, the insertion of music into international feature film & television, as well as the development of reality-based and documentary television programming.

For more information, please visit:
AMG
Duane Farley
+1-416-824-7867
[email protected]
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www.theamgcorp.com