[78-L] Record collection brings laughs

[Steven C. Barr]

From: "Cary Ginell" <soundthink at live.com>
>
> Muzak's legacy has been simplistically labeled as being just "elevator 
> music," but their company had a broader history. They provided background 
> music for many facilities, including restaurants, theaters, offices, and 
> other public establishments. Their repertoire wasn't just 101 Living 
> Strings blandness; they did customize music to fit the facility and 
> although their name has become a joke, they were much more attuned to 
> matching appropriate music to individual venues. For a few years, I worked 
> for a different company, AEI Music, that did the same thing, except I was 
> in their inflight division which programmed music channels, wrote scripts, 
> and conducted interviews for specialty programs on airline audio systems.
>
They also recorded a number of transcription-type 12" 33's...at least
three of which I (hope I still?!) own. One or two of those were cut
by Glen Gray...using G* G* pseudonyms. No idea if these were played
in subscribing stores, or over the air...?!

Steven C. Barr