Music Composition – Sunscope Entertainment

Original Music for Film, TV, Advertising & Digital Media

Sunscope Music writes original scores, themes and custom cues that give a story or brand its own sound. From the first theme to the final mix, we compose, record and deliver music that’s cleared, documented and ready for broadcast, streaming or theatrical release.

Our sound

Cinematic Range, Detroit Roots

We compose across genres, including cinematic orchestral, electronic, ambient and hybrid. Our deepest roots are in soul, jazz and funk. Through our sister label, Lovelane Music Group, we draw on a Detroit soul and funk catalog, so a period piece or a brand that wants an authentic vintage sound gets the real thing, not an imitation.

We blend live instruments and session players with modern production, and deliver every piece mixed and mastered for the platform it’s going to.

What we do

Services

Film & TV Scoring

Original scores for features, shorts, series and documentaries
Main themes and recurring motifs for characters and stories
Underscore cued precisely to picture

Advertising & Branded Music

Custom music for commercials and campaigns
Sonic logos and brand themes
Cutdowns timed to 60, 30, 15 and 6-second spots

Music Supervision & Soundtracks

Finding and clearing existing songs for your project
Negotiating sync and master-use licenses
Licenses scoped to your release, from festival-only to worldwide all-media, so you don’t overpay
Soundtrack album development

Arrangement & Live Sessions

Vocal arrangement and orchestration
Session musicians and live recording sessions
Producing songs written for the screen

Sound Design

Musical sound design and textures
Integration with the final mix, in coordination with our post-production team

How it works

The Scoring Process

Step	What happens
1. Spotting session	We watch the cut with you and mark where music starts, stops, and what each scene needs.
2. Themes & demos	We compose main themes and share demos for your approval before scoring the full project.
3. Composing to picture	Each cue is written to the edit, with mockups for review.
4. Revisions	Notes and revisions, cue by cue.
5. Recording & mixing	Live players where needed, then final mixing and mastering.
6. Delivery & paperwork	Mixes, stems, cue sheets and licenses delivered for the final mix and for distribution.

What you receive

Deliverables

Final mixes: Stereo, plus 5.1 surround for theatrical and broadcast
Stems: Separated instrument groups so your mixer can balance music against dialogue
Alternate versions: Shorter edits, loops, and versions with and without vocals
Cue sheets: Filed with the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) so royalties are tracked correctly
License and rights documents: For your distributors’ delivery requirements
Formats: WAV at 48kHz/24-bit, plus any format your platform requires

Who owns the music

Rights Options

Option	How it works	Best for
Work for hire	You own the copyright to the music. The composer keeps the writer’s share of performance royalties, as is standard.	Studios, networks and brands that need full ownership
License	Sunscope Music publishes the music and keeps the copyright, and you get the rights you need for your project. Lower upfront cost.	Independent films and limited-budget projects
Package deal	One fee covers composing, musicians, recording and mixing.	Producers who want one fixed music cost

Looking to license existing songs from our catalog instead? See Music Publishing.

Who We Work With

Feature films, shorts and documentaries
TV and streaming series
Commercials and brand campaigns
Trailers, promos and digital content
Games and interactive media

Booking Notes

Every project is quoted on runtime, intended use and territory, live musicians and rights.
We start with a spotting session or creative call, then send a written proposal.
Rush scoring is available, depending on schedule.