Doug Krause
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Full Measure Productions, formerly The Full Measure, was begun by Doug Krause in 1996. Initially it was a full service music production and transcription business that has now become primarily a record label. After many years as a composer, songwriter, producer, and performer in the Denver area, Doug realized the need for professional transcription and music engraving services and started the business as a sideline. It quickly became an outlet for other professional activities including music production. In 2003, the name was changed to more appropriately reflect the primary activities.

It was also in 2003 that Doug Krause formed Denver Basin Music, a music publishing company. Having been an affiliated writer with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) since the late '70's, Doug felt it was time to put his experience and knowledge to work in publishing. "Of course, the first reason for forming the company is to promote my music," Doug explains, "but we are also interested in trying to promote select writers from the Rocky Mountain region." Denver Basin Music and Full Measure Productions are currently working with the female artist/writer Salem Whitehead, who is featured on the Baby's Breath Project Soundtrack and her own EP Saturday Night. Another project is in the works with the Dirty Shoes Band which is a collection of seasoned performing veterans with a hard-edged retro sound.

As the company grows, the expectation is to focus on independent music which can be defined as non-mainstream. "I tried the mainstream thing in the early '80's when I dragged my wife and baby to Los Angeles," Doug says when explaining the Denver Basin Music philosophy." I made some contacts, a couple of records, did some performing, studio work, and writing, but what you're expected to do to 'make it' in the business compromised my integrity. Besides, the lifestyle was not conducive to raising a family which was always the most important thing to us." In Denver, Doug found a perfect place to have a career and a family and to establish his family-oriented companies. "I want to build Denver Basin Music into a voice for the wonderful writers and artists in this region who are overlooked because they don't live in a major music center. I think we make excellent music, and if we can reach the listeners, I think they'll agree." 

Contact Denver Basin Music:

Mail:     1624 E. 96th Way
Thornton, CO 80229

Phone:     (303) 570-2014
 
E-mail:     info@denverbasinmusic.com
 

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