MONSTER TRACKS Original Music was founded in 1987 when recent Berklee grad Chuck Butler was introduced to then Baker Sound Studios owner Gary Moskowitz by Philadelphia Folk Legend Gene Shay. Moskowitz hired Butler as Music Director and together the two established MONSTER TRACKS as the facility's original music production division.
The new endeavor met with immediate success. Butler's first jingle for Wick's Ski and Sport received regular airplay during the popular Howard Stern Show in Philadelphia, and was followed by heavily broadcast jingles for regional retailers including I. Goldberg and Mr. Goodbuys (both featuring lyrics co-written with Shay). The music division's first national airplay came with a series of jingles for retailer Fashion Bug (produced by Los Angeles radio personality Peter Tilden). MONSTER TRACKS' post-scoring work began with TV spots for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Phillies, as well as a number of political campaigns, including Al Gore's first presidential bid in 1988. MONSTER TRACKS made its Superbowl debut with a spot for Pizza Hut in 1989. Butler has since composed thousands of pieces for well-known advertisers, many of which are featured in a 2017 blog series celebrating the company's 30th anniversary.
MONSTER TRACKS has received numerous awards for advertising excellence, including Philly Gold Awards for Best Original Music Score, Best Musical Adaptation, and Best Sound Design. National honors include multiple Addy, Pollie, Promax, Telly, ITVA, and One Show awards. Butler was KEYBOARD magazine's Reader Soundpage Winner in 1989, and won a national songwriting competition in 1990, composing an original song for the Institute Of Mental Health Initiatives in Washington, DC. MONSTER TRACKS has composed music in support of numerous causes including The Partnership for a Drug Free America, Philadelphia Food for the Homeless, The Salvation Army, The Business and Arts Council of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and the Delaware Valley Project with Industry.
A music production company is only as good as the talent at it's disposal, and MONSTER TRACKS' success is due in no small part to the diverse and outstanding pool of musicians available in the Philadelphia region. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, "No Name" Pops, Opera Company, and Pennsylvania Ballet have been featured in our productions. The Philadelphia theater circuit provides us with top-notch performers as well, and the music faculty at University of the Arts are regulars in our studios. Nearby Atlantic City is also a strong source of talent; and of course Philadelphia has a longstanding tradition of artists working in every popular genre, from jazz and blues, to rock, country, and rap, to the latest electronic styles. All of our performers are experienced professionals who are truly appreciative of the opportunity to make music, and this is apparent in the care and attention to detail that goes into each and every MONSTER TRACKS production.
MONSTER TRACKS specializes in composing custom music to picture for TV and Radio spots in all product categories. Pricing is on a per project basis, and typically includes our standard license. Contact us for a quote.
MONSTER TRACKS is a leading provider of original music for political advertising. With more than 35 years of experience in campaigns at all levels, we are uniqely qualified to meet the special challenges faced by political ad producers. Contact us for special pricing info and other details.
MONSTER TRACKS began as a "jingle house" and continues to offer complete jingle writing and production services. We will work with you to develop a lyric (written by you, by us, or in collaboration) and marry this to the musical genre best suited to your brand image and target demographic. Contact us to discuss pricing and other details.
MONSTER TRACKS offers our clients the ability to build their own custom music library. Unless otherwise specified, every piece of music you commission from MONSTER TRACKS, whether for a specific project (such as a radio or TV spot) or in anticpation of some future usage (such as for an upcoming political campaign), falls under our standard licensing policy. This means that you can use our music on an unlimited number of spots for the original advertiser, or even for different advertisers (for example, a piece created for a political spot could be used for other candidates in the same or future election cycles), without paying reuse fees. In other words, every time you commission a piece from MONSTER TRACKS, you are building your own personal music library, created to your specifications.
MONSTER TRACKS is always interested in long-form projects, from feature films to corporate projects. Contact us for details, as pricing can vary dramatically depending on the nature of the project.
Our national advertising credits include Accountemps, Alpo, AIG Insurance, Breath Assure, Campbell’s Soup, Cold-Eeze, Colonial Penn, Comcast, Dodge, Epilady, Ford, Honda, Fashion Bug, Jeopardy!, LA Weight Loss Centers, Mattel, Men’s Health Magazine, Mrs. T's Pierogies, NASCAR on FOX, Nutrisystem, Paralyzed Veterans Of America, Pizza Hut, Ramada Hotels, Staples, STUFF! Magazine, Tabasco Brand, TBS, TruGreen/Chemlawn, Veriheal, and Veteran’s Life.
Our regional advertising credits include AC Moore, Anthony & Sylvan Pools, APlus Markets, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Cadillac, Carolina Power & Light, Decathlon Sporting Goods, Delaware Lottery, Emerald Queen Casino, First Union Bank, Herr's Potato Chips, KYW-TV3, Mohegan Sun Gaming, New Jersey Tourism, Philadelphia Tourism (GPTMC), Phillies Baseball, Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Revel Hotel and Casino, Rita’s Water Ice, Saladworks, Seneca Resorts and Casinos, Sovereign Bank, Sunoco Food Markets, Tastykake, TOPS Supermarkets, and Tulalip Resort & Casino.
We have provided music for notable political campaigns including Joe Biden for President (2020), Joni Ernst for US Senate (2020, 2014), Ron DeSantis for FL Governor (2018), Kim Reynolds for IA Governor (2017), Marco Rubio for President (2016), Jay Nixon for MO Governor (2012, 2008), Marco Rubio for US Senate (2010), John McCain for President (2008), Michael Nutter for Philadelphia Mayor (2011, 2007), George W. Bush for President (2004), George Pataki for NY Governor (2002, 1998), Ed Rendell for PA Governor (2006, 2002), Bill Richardson for NM Governor (2006, 2002), Patrick Leahy for US Senate (1998), Bob Dole for President (1996), Ed Rendell for Philadelphia Mayor (1995, 1991), Al Gore for President (1988).
Notable local credits include Cooper Hospital, Delaware Park Casino, Diamond Furniture, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jefferson Hospital, Kennedy Health Care System, Rivers Casino, Robbins Diamonds, The Philadelphia 76ers, and many others.
Our TV credits include Aerial America (USA), Baby Story (DSC), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC), Cook's Tour (AMZ), Comedy Bang!Bang! (IFC), Fantastic Food Factories (NGC), Food Crazy (TRAV), Gossip Girl (CW), Grand Crew (NBC), Healthy Flavors with Chef Jim Coleman (PBS), Pioneers of Television (PBS), Primetime Glick (COM), The Carrie Diaries (CW), The Loud House (NIK), The Oprah Winfrey Show (SYN), The Today Show (NBC), Top Ten Travel (TRAV), Wedding Story (DSC), World’s Best (TRAV), and Zoom (PBS).
Our film scoring credits include Revelation (2007, Siberian Productions, Winner, Best Drama, Delaware Valley Film Festival), Ready Teddy Death (2004, Gut Vision, UK), Stone Reader Theatrical Trailer (2002, Point of View Productions), Seduction Of The Will (2001, Light Horse Pictures, Winner of Audience and Jury awards at Knoxville Film Festival), A Woman’s World: Women In Politics (2000, Women In Politics Productions), and the short feature Again (1999, Minimace Pro).