Uwe Buschkötter


Uwe Buschkötter is a German composer, music publisher, and owner of various companies, such as UBM Records, UBM Media, Largo Records, and the company Klangvision.

Musical career

After doing a commercial apprenticeship followed by studies in music & business administration, Buschkötter first worked as a music producer and publisher. He began his percussionist career in the early 1960s in Cologne, founding, in 1964, the "Buschkötter Players" who played for numerous studio productions of Roy Black, Chris Roberts, and soloists from the music productions of Hans Bertram.
In 1968, he became a producer for West German Radio where he produced a CD with the multi Grammy award-winner and jazz pianist Bill Evans from New York, among other projects.
In 1969, he took over the management of the Kurt Edelhagen Big Band in Cologne. In 1972, he and Kurt Edelhagen produced the music for the opening ceremony of the XX Olympic Games in Munich.
In 1974, he was nominated for membership of the prestigious Art Directors Club of Germany owing to his artistic achievements in the field of advertising music. Buschkötter composed the jingles "Maggi – Immer eine gute Suppe" and "Die Sinalco schmeckt, die Sinalco schmeckt".
As well as jingles, he has also received music commissions from radio and television companies such as ARD and ZDF since 1980. His arrangement of the trio from the Scherzo of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" Sonata for the political program "Bonn direkt" was used by the ZDF channel from 1989 to 1999 and is particularly well known, as is his signature tune to the joint morning program of channels ARD and ZDF which was used from 1992 to 2001.
In the following years, Buschkötter concentrated on the production of records and CDs. He received the German Schallplattenkritik prize twice for his recordings of works by composer Berthold Goldschmidt performed by the Mandelring Quartet: "Letzte Kapitel" and "Früher und Später".
His classic labels "LARGO" and "Klangvision" have published recordings by soloists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ensemble Modern, whereby he collaborated with composers Berthold Goldschmidt, Igor Markevitch, and others.
He founded the label "Klangvision" in 2010. In 1968, Buschkötter founded the music publisher UBM. As publisher and owner, he also established a new UBM Records website with an innovative search machine in 2011. In doing so he created a new database in the context of the "music production library", which makes it possible to discover and use functional music for all kinds of music scores in the Movie and television sector.
Buschkötter has not only produced for UBM Records but also created music himself, particularly for television. In doing so he has worked with German composers such as Anselm Kreuzer, Sebastian Halbe, Reinhard Schaub, Daniel Backes, Peter Moslener, and Chris Walden as well as with the "Klangraum" music production studio.
Other outstanding musical projects have included the CD production Midnight with Till Brönner, the American tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, pianist George Whitty, E-bass player Anthony Jackson, guitarist Dean Brown, and American percussionist Dennis Chambers.
Buschkötter emigrated temporarily to the USA between 2018 and 2020, where he once again worked intensively on music productions for Movie and television. Now back in Germany, he works and lives in Berlin.

Awards

Prize of the Deutsche Schallplattenkritik for the Largo Records productions Letzte Kapitel and Früher und Später with London-based emigre composer Berthold Goldschmidt.

Discography (selection)

Largo Records releases

Albums/singles

  • 1963: Guantanamera; Polydor/ Single,
  • 1964: If I Were a Rich Bossa Nova Man; Gema/Decca /Single,
  • 1983: Computer Energy
  • 1984: Toccata – Music for two Guitars
  • 1987: Italian Sonatas

CDs

  • 1986: Romantic Flute
  • 1990: Berlin im Licht
  • 1990: Berlin Lit Up
  • 1990: Universal Ensemble Berlin
  • 1993: Aus Schatten Duft gewebt
  • 1995: Früher und Später
  • 1997: Six of Hearts
  • 1997: Red Icon
  • 1997: Juniper Tree
  • 1997: The Compilation 1
  • 1998: Four Walls
  • 1998: Resorts and Summit Meetings
  • 1998: Signals
  • 1999: Letzte Kapitel
  • 2004: The Plaza
  • 2007: Lyrically
  • 2007: Golden Valley Quartett
  • 2008: Mass for Six Solo Voices/ Second Symphony

UBM Records

  • 2005: Volkslieder
  • 2005: Happiness und Musik der Landsknechte
  • 2005: Prelude
  • 2005: Dark Temper & Modern Grooves
  • 2005: City Dreams
  • 2006: Drones and Emotions
  • 2006: Dynamic, Tragic, Destiny, Der Neandertaler, Stories, Suspense, Mind Games, Investigate Crime Discovery Journalism
  • 2006: 4pm New York
  • 2006: Pimp your picture, Positivity, Joyride, Science in Motion
  • 2006: Mediterranean Songs
  • 2006: Night Vision
  • 2006: Funky Fashion and Guitar Scapes
  • 2007: Crazy Kids, Mellow Moods, Underworld
  • 2007: Nanostructures
  • 2007: German Castle Magic
  • 2007: Openers and Trailers
  • 2007: Funky Chillin Diamonds
  • 2007: Call TV
  • 2009: Criminal Ambitions
  • 2009: Minimal Piano
  • 2009: Scripted Reality & True Drama
  • 2009: Science Basics
  • 2009: Movie Tools
  • 2009: Ice World, Love for Life
  • 2009: Guitar Emotions
  • 2009: Light Zones
  • 2009: The Plaza
  • 2009: Quiet World
  • 2009: Call TV Reloaded
  • 2009: Angst
  • 2009: Ethno World, Weather & Preview, Lifestyle Grooves and Moods, New and Business
  • 2009: Style and Design
  • 2010: Horror Bad Tension, Docutainment, Modern Power
  • 2010: Whats up, Nature, Madworld
  • 2010: Increased pressure
  • 2010: Water World
  • 2010: Bizarre Underscore
  • 2010: TV-Tools
  • 2010: Menace of War
  • 2010: TV-Tension
  • 2010: Darkside
  • 2010: Space
  • 2010: Red Neck Rock
  • 2010: Caribbean Sunrise
  • 2011: Greece
  • 2011: Ambient Guitar
  • 2011: Electromotions – Chemical
  • 2011: Time Tools
  • 2011: Nuclear Danger
  • 2011: Science Healthcare Technology
  • 2011: Subtext Grooves
  • 2012: Dark Tension
  • 2012: Arabic
  • 2012: Mystigation 1
  • 2012: Toxic Mysterious Lab – Science & Research
  • 2012: Nostalgia
  • 2012: All about Bass
  • 2012: Drones
  • 2012: New Energy
  • 2012: Planet Earth
  • 2012: Shady Deals
  • 2012: Take Me Home
  • 2013: Unplugged Series Vol. 1
  • 2013: Cologne Voices
  • 2013: Manipulations
  • 2013: Gates
  • 2013: Minimalism Blue, Minimalism, Generation Groove, TV-Tools, Toxic, Power Pop
  • 2014: Electromotions Chemical
  • 2014: Electronic Space and Grooves
  • 2014: Wildlife
  • 2014: Longing Duo – Cello and Piano
  • 2014: Time & Pulse
  • 2014: Piano Memories
  • 2014: Film, Feature and Documentary
  • 2014: TV-Tension
  • 2014: Gloomy Underscores
  • 2014: Ambient Guitar
  • 2014: Menace of War
  • 2015: Better Be Cool
  • 2015: Boombox
  • 2015: Conspiracy
  • 2015: Criminal Ambitions
  • 2015: Dreams & Fears – Organic Underscores
  • 2015: Electromotions – Data Transfer
  • 2015: Fate of History
  • 2015: Heroes
  • 2015: Indie Dance
  • 2015: Investigative 2
  • 2015: Minimal & Neo-Classical – Modern Chamber Ensembles
  • 2015: Minimal Piano
  • 2015: Mixed Emotions
  • 2015: North America – Travel and Nature
  • 2015: Showdown
  • 2015: Tiny String Ensemble
  • 2015: Zoo Stories
  • 2015: Scripted Reality & True Drama
  • 2015: Modern Chamber Ensembles
  • 2015: Organic Underscores Dreams and Fears
  • 2015: Tiny String Ensemble
  • 2016: Africa between Hope and Despair
  • 2016: Cinematic Moods & Colours
  • 2016: Dolce Italia
  • 2016: Easy Pop
  • 2016: Middle East – Between Tradition & Crisis
  • 2016: Piano Keys
  • 2016: Political Dynamics
  • 2016: Reduced Emotions
  • 2016: Rough Pop

Advertising jingles (selection)

  • Maggi
  • Bionorm
  • Blut Sausages
  • Brummi
  • Commerzbank
  • Coca-Cola
  • Crisan
  • Don Felix
  • Dor Detergent
  • Eckes Edelkirsch
  • Gerolsteiner Sprudel
  • Mustang
  • Perla Detergent
  • Raider, "Der Pausensnack"
  • Santosa Shampoo
  • Sarotti-Schokolade
  • Sinalco
  • Spania Oranges
  • Tchibo Kaffee
  • Tyrolia
  • Vernell Detergent
  • Wella Cosmetics
  • WDR

Soundtracks (selection)

  • 1989: Theme melody for television broadcaster ZDF
  • 1989: Theme song for "Bericht aus Bonn"
  • 1989: Opening melody for "Morgenmagazin"
  • 1989: Opening melody for "Daydream"
  • 1989: Main melody for "Heute Nachrichten" and "Presseschau"
  • 1989: Theme melody for "Sport Kompakt" and "Richtig oder Falsch"
  • 1989: Theme melody for "Kultur Kompakt" and "Wirtschaft Kompakt"
  • 1989: Theme song for "Berlin Mitte"
  • 1989: Theme melody für das Magazin "Maybrit Illner"
  • 1989: Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
  • 1991: TV Series "Die Welt der Jahrhundertmitte"
  • 1991: Gekaufte Bräute
  • 1991: Mandelküßchen
  • 1991: Tatort: Tödliche Vergangenheit
  • 1992: "Bella Block"
  • 1992: TV Series "Geschichten aus dem Leben"
  • 1992: Einer zahlt immer
  • 1992: Widerspenstige Viktoria
  • 1992: Schlafende Hunde – eine Frau wacht auf
  • 1992: Verflixte Leidenschaft
  • 1992: TV Series "Inseln unterm Wind"
  • 1993: Geschichten aus dem Leben
  • 1993: Apfel im Moor
  • 1993: Schulz & Schulz V – Fünf vor zwölf
  • 1993: Bella Block: Die Kommissarin
  • 1993: Movie "C 14"
  • 1993: Movie "Fische und Freunde"
  • 1993: Movie "Kampf der Geschlechter"
  • 1993: "Verführungstango"
  • 1993: TV Series "Schulz & Schulz"
  • 1993: TV Series "Tatort"
  • 1993: Main theme for German national lottery
  • 1994: TV Series "Evelyn Hamann, Geschichten aus dem Leben"
  • 1994: TV Series "Ein Heim für Tiere"
  • 1994: Polizeiruf 110: Kiwi und Ratte
  • 1994: Polizeiruf 110: Arme Schweine
  • 1994: Lutz & Hardy
  • 1994: Der Neger Weiß
  • 1994: Dreimal die Woche
  • 1994: "Blut des Sonnengottes"
  • 1994: Polizeiruf 110: Bullerjahn
  • 1995: Polizeiruf 110: Im Netz
  • 1995: Gabriellas Rache
  • 1995: Bella Block: Liebestod
  • 1995: Nicht über meine Leiche
  • 2001: Tatort: Verhängnisvolle Begierde
  • 2002: Gott ist tot
  • 2003: Soundtrack for "Julie und das Monster"
  • 2004: TV Series: Der Ferienarzt vom Gardasee – Wiedersehen am Gardasee

Radioplay music

  • 2006: Kirsten Boie: ''Juli und das Monster''