Melancholy harp with orchestral strings. Repeated harp motif, joined by a swell of orchestral strings. Melody doubled on piano while suspenseful strings flit above. Woodwind and harp interlude before a fuller rendition of the melody. Emotional, thoughtful, and slightly dark, a wintry, pastoral instrumental, suitable for TV/Film dramas set on the moors, or the troubled mind of the protagonist.
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Blue Dusk
Atmospheric orchestral string track with electronic drones, vocal samples and Arabic-style percussion. Other-worldly ambient intro of vocal effects and muted sustained orchestral strings. Percussion joins, tambourine and hand drums, giving a Middle Eastern influence. Piano and string break. String drones and percussion resumes, choral effects added, lending gravitas and sense of awe and wonder. Powerful, atmospheric and mysterious, perfect for a historical, Middle-Eastern Film/TV/Documentary scene, sounds of a storied past.
Grand Orchestral Trailer
Epic orchestral bombast. Subtle electronic sound effects introduce a serious, tension-building orchestral string motif with dramatic drum blasts. Lush, full-bodied, hopeful and grandiose, perfect film music for striding towards a battle ahead, or sailing triumphantly out of danger.
The Usual Road
Melancholy solo piano track. Gentle oom-pah chord progression under a searching, emotional melody. Builds with repeated piano phrases, blossoming passionately. Romantic, nostalgic and hopeful, Paris in September…mood music for a romantic encounter on a rainy day in Autumn.
A New Day
Uplifting piano track with orchestral strings and hints of shoegaze. Simple piano intro, building anticipation, orchestral strings swell in the background, plodding bass guitar percussion then soaring strings and quickening percussion build to a retro, shoegaze, slacker grunge section with orchestral strings. Elbow meets The Jesus and Mary Chain. Powerful yet chilled, romantic and hopeful, a dreamy, inspirational build to suit a closing scene on screen or a heartwarming advert.
Butterflies Danced
Beautiful solo piano track. Chiming, minimalist piano chords underpin a bright, hopeful piano melody. Positive, romantic and excited, perfect anticipatory music for a Film/TV/Doc scene or for a wholesome advert. Seeds of hope start to blossom.
The Secret Vein
Solo piano track. Assured piano phrases ebb and flow, swelling with tender emotion. Delicately played with moments of tension before a hopeful, pastoral movement. Atmospheric quality of vinyl. Thoughtful, romantic and passionate, perfect for a wistful onscreen drama, no words needed, a look says it all. Also perfect for compassionate advertising.
Spiderwebs of Clouds
Melancholy, cinematic solo piano. Quick, soft piano phrases. An emotional melody enters above the undulating broken piano chords. Then a slow section of despondent block chords. Nostalgic, romantic and sad, slightly French, Amélie-style onscreen heartbreak or inner emotional turmoil.
Acoustic version available.
Into the Light
Pensive orchestral strings and piano track. Melancholy repeated piano theme with intermittent string swells. Builds with effects-laden electric guitar adding a wash of brooding hope. Atmospheric, dramatic and edgy, perfect for a cutting edge TV drama closing scene, a heart-rending finale, an epic advert for a sleek and revolutionary automobile or a charity advert offering hope in dark times.
Solo Piano version available
Terminal Introvert 1 (Cello Stem)
Contemplative cello track. Two thoughtful cello parts in a slow, melancholy counterpoint. Reflective, emotional and questioning, perfect desolate mood music for a bleak TV drama, documentary or film.
Vocal version available.