Uptown Music has been scoring since 1993. Hundreds of clients, across dozens of industries in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan have heard their vision become reality.
If you’ve got a question, there’s probably an answer here but there’s definitely a sound solution an email away.
Why hire Uptown Music?
The simple answer is we save clients’ time.
Combine the skill to translate the abstract into the concrete and our ability to understand your big-picture vision, and the guesswork in production is in hand.
What sort of clients do you take on?
Uptown has been in the game for almost 20 years. We’ve worked in TV, film, live music and sound design.
Among the brands we’ve worked closely with are: Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Pepsi, Audi, McDonald’s, Hong Kong Tourist Commission, Macau Tourist Government Office, New York Life and Star TV.
How do you work?
We make great sounds but prefer to hear you make all the noise at the start of a project. The value in what we do comes from listening.
The process begins with meetings on musical direction, where we flesh out a client’s brief and talk about musical references.
According to the schedule and needs, we then map a rock-solid timeline for delivery.
With an agreement on direction and style, a music demo is compiled, before production and delivery.
OK. But what sets Uptown apart?
Leaving your baby in someone else’s hands can be tough. We’re experienced pros. You’ll get expertise, speed and efficiency.
Uptown is about a tight team creating a better product. Clients talk directly to the principals. They keep all the work in-house. There’s no miscommunication and greater flexibility, which means more effort goes into making better sounds.
How long does it take?
Uptown deals in original music of the highest quality. Project timelines vary but for a 30-second TV commercial, a demo can be ready in three days.
We understand timelines are always tight for visual projects. We deliver great results quickly.
Do I need to speak to you in musical terms to get the job done?
No, definitely not, but if you feel comfortable then go right ahead. The decision is up to you.
The heart of our job is understanding how you want the audience to feel. We make that happen, no matter if you understand music or not.
Uptown has never missed a deadline?
That’s right. The studio runs like clockwork. We’re experienced managers that focus on getting it done right.
Having previously owned and operated a multi-national company, we understand the secret to the best work is in an agile set-up, where resources are used effectively.
Tight timelines with quality results are part of the industry, part of Uptown’s service. We get it.
How do you feel about working with advertising agencies?
Great. Uptown has spent plenty of time working client-side and with the agencies.
We work with agency creatives, directors and producers in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan.
Who owns the work?
Every composition is an original, created for sole use by our clients. Clients are licensed to use the music for their project, limited only by time and geographical region.
Crunch time. How do you charge?
Every quote specifies payment terms and conditions in writing. After confirmation, we’re on it. Terms are 50 percent deposit upon confirmation, with the remainder on delivery.