LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – Sony Music Masterworks has today (July 31) announced the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Milan Records.
Founded over 40 years ago by Emmanuel Chamboredon, Milan Records, which specializes in international film and television scores and soundtracks, has released music for films such as Diva, Ghost, Backdraft, Benny & Joon, The Revenant, Deadpool, Chef, Under The Skin, Birdman, Midsommar and Hereditary. The label currently works with prominent modern filmmakers including Nicolas Winding Refn, Gaspar Noé and Alejandro González Iñárritu as well as award-winning composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Under the terms of the agreement, JC Chamboredon, Senior Vice President, Milan Records and son of Emmanuel Chamboredon, will continue to run Milan Records, reporting to Mark Cavell, Sony Music Masterworks U.S. Label Head and COO International.
Of the acquisition, Cavell said: “The acquisition of Milan Records, under the leadership of JC, underscores our commitment to soundtracks, further developing important relationships on the West Coast with both film studios and composers. I am delighted to welcome Milan Records to Sony Music Masterworks and look forward to bringing its projects, artists and unique identity to a global audience.”
JC Chamboredon added: “I have been incredibly fortunate to watch my father, Emmanuel Chamboredon, run Milan Records for the past 30 years. Witnessing his hard work through my young eyes was the most formative schooling in music and business I could have ever had. I am thrilled that 40 years following its foundation, Milan Records will now join the Sony Music Masterworks family. It was evident to both Emmanuel and me that Mark Cavell clearly understands what has always made Milan Records a special label. I am honored to be able to build upon what my father started and bring Milan Records to the next level in this new and exciting time for soundtracks.”
Emmanuel Chamboredon said: “My dream was to ensure that Milan Records and Jade, both of which I started 41 years ago, would continue once I hung up my gloves. Today that dream has come true. Sony Music Masterworks is the ideal home for Milan and Jade, under the experienced leadership of my son JC and the label’s incredible team. I am very grateful to Mark Cavell, who showed lots of energy and imagination in carving out the right place for Milan and Jade at Sony Music Masterworks.”
As part of the deal, Sony Music Masterworks also acquires Milan’s sister label Jade, which comprises more than 500 liturgical and classical albums from across the globe.
Sony Music Masterworks will begin working with Milan Records immediately on upcoming releases including soundtracks to films such as The Farewell, The Lighthouse, La Belle Époque, Atlantics as well as the hit HBO series Succession.
