Capitol Records
Iconic music company
Capitol Records is an American record label founded in 1942, one of the major labels in the music industry.
Its distinctive circular headquarters in Hollywood, designed to resemble a stack of records, is a Los Angeles landmark.
The label has been home to artists from Frank Sinatra and the Beatles to contemporary acts.
Record of past events
- archivesStored historical documents
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- foundationUnderlying support structure
origins · evolution · chronicle · traditions · preservation · memorabilia · golden age · Nat King Cole
One who makes things
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- royaltiesOngoing payments to creators
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- promotionRank increase or publicity
billboard · charts · platinum · gold · publishing · album release · singles · radio play
Periods for specific activities
- mixingCombining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- sound engineerRecording studio professional
- echo chamberSelf-reinforcing information environment
acoustics · live room · control room · analog · tape · booth · microphone · tracks
American film industry center
- Los AngelesSouthern California metropolis
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- tourismLeisure travel sector
historic · cultural · iconic · entertainment · sunset · boulevard · California · observation deck
Maker of creative works
- rosterList of members
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- signingInscribing one's name
- catalogueSystematic list of items
distribution · A&R · demo · talent scout · hitmaker · imprint · subsidiary · EMI
history
Record of past events
- archivesStored historical documents
- pioneersFirst to explore territory
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
foundation · origins · evolution · chronicle · traditions · preservation · memorabilia · golden age · Nat King Cole · Frank Sinatra
producer
One who makes things
- executiveSenior organizational leader
- royaltiesOngoing payments to creators
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
promotion · billboard · charts · platinum · gold · publishing · album release · singles · radio play · press
sessions
Periods for specific activities
- mixingCombining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- sound engineerRecording studio professional
echo chamber · acoustics · live room · control room · analog · tape · booth · microphone · tracks · overdub
Hollywood
American film industry center
- Los AngelesSouthern California metropolis
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- architectureBuilding design discipline
tourism · historic · cultural · iconic · entertainment · sunset · boulevard · California · observation deck · rooftop
artist
Maker of creative works
catalogue · distribution · A&R · demo · talent scout · hitmaker · imprint · subsidiary · EMI · indie
- music industryalbum, albums, singles, labels, major label
- California MusicDr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, N.W.A., Ice Cube, Tupac
- record labelsDef Jam, Motown, EMI, Universal Music, Columbia
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- Katy PerryE.T., Peacock, Daisies
- Beach BoysBrian Wilson, Good Vibrations, Pet Sounds, Surfin USA, California Girls
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