PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This audio program is a recording of NARIP’s Games Music Supervisor Session with Konami Director of Licensing Michael Rajna. Rajna commissions, licenses and places music for one of the leading video game companies in the world.

You will hear Rajna’s reactions and live feedback to cues and song snippets. This is invaluable to understand his needs, interests and preferences, and you will hear exactly what he is looking for now and for ongoing projects, and the types of music he most frequently needs and licenses. You will also hear his submission preferences, what works and what doesn’t, and why.

Placement is the new radio. Get an insider’s peak at how a music supervisor does his job and evaluates music.

• Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps
• A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives
• Record & Music Publishing Executives
• Producers and Music Library Personnel
• Music & Entertainment Attorneys
• Ad Agency Creatives
• Anyone seeking music placement opportunities in games and video game promotion campaigns.

NARIP PROGRAM NUMBER: P237
PROGRAM DATE: June 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA
PROGRAM TIME: 2 hours, 9 minutes, 17 seconds (2:09:17)
QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP
SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
Konami
NARIP

Michael Rajna is the Director of Licensing at KONAMI, a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties for more than 40 years. Michael has been synonymous with KONAMI’s music videogames since joining the company six years ago, licensing hundreds of songs for games such as DanceDanceRevolution, Karaoke Revolution, Walk It Out!, Pop N’ Rhythm and the arcade version of Guitar Hero. His leadership and connections with some of the best known names in entertainment, such as FOX, Warner Bros, Marvel and Lionsgate, have helped generate partnerships and incorporate intellectual property into gaming titles including Glee, Saw, the Simpsons, X-Men and American Idol. Before coming to KONAMI, Michael spent 10 years working in the music licensing industry with Warner Bros Records. In that time, Michael worked with a wide variety of high profile musicians from Madonna to Frank Sinatra. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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