On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Heart of Gold Volume 1, a star-studded Neil Young tribute album featuring Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons, and more, delivers soulful covers while raising funds for The Bridge School’s mission to empower children with severe speech and physical impairments.
Heart Of Gold
Cinema Music Group (CMG), a Los Angeles-based production house, has released Heart of Gold Volume 1, a stunning compilation of Neil Young covers featuring an all-star lineup including Fiona Apple, Brandi Carlile, The Doobie Brothers, Eddie Vedder, Mumford & Sons, and more.
This ambitious project, led by industry veterans Dave Resnik and Niko Bolas, not only celebrates Young’s timeless songbook but also raises funds for The Bridge School, a pioneering nonprofit that supports children with severe speech and physical impairments through assistive technology.
The Birth of CMG and a Shared Vision
Founded in 2021 by longtime friends Dave Resnik and Niko Bolas, CMG emerged from a serendipitous reunion at a friend’s wake. With decades of experience, Resnik and Bolas have worked with music legends like Neil Young, Mavis Staples, Sting, and Billy Joel. Resnik, a composer for ABC and CBS, has performed with artists like Ricky Martin and Donna Summer, while Bolas is a renowned producer and engineer with a storied career. United by a passion for authentic, live-recorded music, they launched CMG to reimagine classic songs and nurture new talent from their LA studio, The Surf Shack.
Known as “the cover guys,” CMG quickly gained a reputation for producing soulful, minimal-take recordings with artists like Chris Pierce and Charlie Greene. Their latest endeavor, Heart of Gold Volume 1, is their most significant project to date, blending their love for Neil Young’s music with a commitment to a meaningful cause.
A Tribute to Neil Young, Blessed by the Legend Himself
What began as a single recording session with Chris Pierce blossomed into a full-scale tribute album with Neil Young’s personal endorsement. Heart of Gold Volume 1 features a diverse roster of artists who each selected a Neil Young song to cover, infusing their unique styles while preserving the raw emotion of the originals. Recorded in just one or two takes, the tracks capture an intimate, live-in-the-room energy that reflects CMG’s old-school production ethos.
From Fiona Apple’s haunting rendition to Mumford & Sons’ heartfelt take, the album showcases the enduring power of Young’s songwriting. With a distribution deal through Killphonic Rights, Heart of Gold Volume 1 is already making waves, having raised $100,000 for The Bridge School. The project’s success has paved the way for Volumes 2 and 3, promising even more Neil Young covers from top-tier artists.
Supporting The Bridge School
At the heart of Heart of Gold Volume 1 is its mission to support The Bridge School, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children with severe speech and physical impairments through innovative assistive technology. By channeling proceeds from the album to this cause, CMG is helping transform lives while honoring Neil Young’s legacy of music and activism.
Looking Ahead
Beyond Heart of Gold, CMG is forging ahead with new projects, including a forthcoming album by Chris Pierce and a protest song compilation featuring artists like Draco Rosa. With their commitment to meaningful, soulful music, Resnik and Bolas are proving that great art can inspire change.
Find more now:
https://www.cinemamusicgroup.com
https://www.instagram.com/thecinemamusicgroup
https://www.instagram.com/daveresnik
https://www.instagram.com/niko.bolas
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