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Patriotic Music in High Demand - Muzak Extends Play Schedule

Charlotte, NC - June 29, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Muzak (www.muzak.com) is extending
the scheduled air time of its popular "Independence Day" music program.  The special mix of
thematic American pop, patriotic songs and "summer fun favorites" will be available to
clients June 29 - July 5.

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In past years, the program has only been available to clients for three days. 

"We've received a noticeable increase in requests for access to this music," said Bruce
McKagan, vice president of Muzak Audio Architecture.  McKagan points to troop support, an
election year and the Olympics as reasons for the general increase in patriotic pride.

"Music is vital to our culture and a valuable emotional expression of the American spirit.
Our clients want to express that spirit and celebrate Independence Day in a way that's
positive, symbolic and fun.  That's what the music is all about," McKagan said.

The program includes songs such as "Living in America" by James Brown, "Stars and Stripes
Forever" by the Boston Pops Orchestra, "America the Beautiful" by Ray Charles and "Song of
the Patriot" by Johnny Cash.  (See sample play list below.)

Independence Day is part of the company's regular series of seasonal offerings, providing
music to complement various holidays and special events.

Sample Play List - Independence Day

	Ray Charles, "America The Beautiful"
	Chuck Berry, "Back In The USA"
	Chicago, "Saturday in the Park"
	Louis Prima & Keely Smith, "Route 66"
	San Diego Symphony Pops, "The Washington Post March"
	Deana Carter, "I'm Just A Girl (An American Girl)"
	James Brown, "Living In America"
	Boston Pops, "Stars And Stripes Forever"
	Johnny Cash, "Song of the Patriot"
	Go-Gos, "Vacation"
	Elton John, "Philadelphia Freedom"

 
About Muzak(R)

Muzak is the world's leading music, messaging and sound systems provider.  Some of the
biggest brands in business work with Muzak to enhance their brand image.  Headquartered in
Fort Mill, SC within the metropolitan area of Charlotte, NC, Muzak serves more than 350,000
client locations through 200 sales and service sites.  More than 100 million people listen
to Muzak every day.

More information: http://www.muzak.com


	Media Contact:
	Sumter Cox, 
	Director Corporate Communications
	of Muzak LLC
	+1-803-396-3089
	sumterc@muzak.com
	

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