Royalty-Free Music

Title: Slow Burn
Genre: Blues
Length: 3:49
Instrumentation: Guitar, Organ, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 84

Super nice progressive rock/blues piece with 3 sections. 011 Bright, Dark, Grooving 2009

Title: What You Want
Genre: Rock
Length: 1:28
Instrumentation: Guitars, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 95

Super aggressive distorted piece with vocal effects. 026 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Unnerving 2009

Title: Truth of the Legend
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:33
Instrumentation: Choir, Percussion, Synth, Brass
Tempo: 132

Solo voice along with a small choir and giant percussion section. Ends in a sort of ethereal mode. 042 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2009

Title: Private Reflection
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:13
Instrumentation: Choir, Harp
Tempo: 53

Epic myth. Part of the hero's journey. Starts with a solo soprano, and later mixes a full choir. Ends assuming you'll mix it into another piece. 043 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2009

Title: Wounded
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:21
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings
Tempo: 50

It is rain outside the window on the day of your husband's funeral. maybe not exactly that... but there's death involved somehow. 013 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2009

Title: Darkness is Coming
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:51
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion, Choir
Tempo: 73

Quiet yet epic. This piece is an odd mix. Highly processed drum kit. 006 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense 2009

Title: Aftermath
Genre: Horror
Length: 3:13
Instrumentation: Piano, synths

This is a dark, almost inky feel - subtle, and texturally rich. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Low Strings Finale
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:13
Instrumentation: Strings, Low brass, percussion

Just the low strings and brass from the finale of "Danse Macabre". 005 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Epic 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Finale
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:22
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

Just the finale from the "Danse Macabre". This is the highest energy portion of the piece in isolation. 005 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Epic 2009

Title: Exciting Trailer
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:16
Instrumentation: Orchestral
Tempo: 180

Description Pending 039 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2008

Title: Tea Roots
Genre: Reggae
Length: 4:40
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Erhu, Organ, Guitar, Piano, Horns
Tempo: 73

Almost straight-up reggae, but with a chinese folk violin in it. 023 Calming, Dark, Grooving 2008

Title: Gagool
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 5:45
Instrumentation: Contrabass Bassoon, Oboe, Violins, Percussion

A very nice piece with repeated themes... not sure what one should expect, given the instrumentation of this piece - but it probably won't disappoint. 035 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Interloper
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:23
Instrumentation: Strings, Percussion, Choir, Clarinet, Flute,

Multi-part cue that builds as it accelerates. 044 Action, Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Colossus
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:31
Instrumentation: Percussion, Brass, English Horn, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet, Bassoons
Tempo: 86

Nice mid-level orchestral action piece. Culmination at 3:43. 030 Action, Dark, Epic, Intense 2007

Title: Stoneworld Battle
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Percussion, Tubas, Trombones, French Horns, Baritones, Strings
Tempo: 110

Giant movie battle sound kicks in at 2:00 with the finale starting at 2:50. 030 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Eerie 2007

Title: Smoking Gun
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:08
Instrumentation: Bass guitar, Guitar, Choir, Flute, Strings
Tempo: 88

Gritty Western feel with a touch of suspense. Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2007

Title: Netherworld Shanty
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:15
Instrumentation: Accordion, Tin Whistle, Kalimba, Percussion, Bassoon, Synths
Tempo: 80

A happy little discordant march with a catchy melody. 021 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous, Unnerving 2007

Title: Blue Scorpion
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:17
Instrumentation: Drums, Kalimba, Dulcimer, Synths, Kit, Guitar
Tempo: 130

An odd mix of African pseudo-polyrhythm and modern overdriven synths. Major feel changes at both 30 seconds and 2 minutes in. 012 Aggressive, Dark, Intense 2007

Title: Achaidh Cheide
Genre: World
Length: 2:14
Instrumentation: Fiddle, Harp. Whistle, Bouzouki, Dulcimer
Tempo: 90

Traditional Irish-sounding. I had a hard time classifying this in my existing feels. It feels like Irish folk music. 003 Dark, Driving 2007

Title: Scheming Weasel (faster version)
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: English Horn, Bassoons, Bass, Glock, Clarinet, Celesta, Triangle, Bass Clarinet
Tempo: 168

Sort of cartoonish, and yet sort of dark. I couldn't decide the tempo, so I posted a slower and faster version of the piece. 034 Dark, Humorous, Eerie, Bouncy 2006

Title: Easy Jam
Genre: Reggae
Length: 4:56
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute
Tempo: 84

Chilled out reggae with a brass section. 023 Dark, Grooving 2006

Title: Sovereign
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 6:11
Instrumentation: Piano

Very very good new age piano solo in a minor. You might think 6 minutes is a bit long, but it isn't. Played on a darkly voiced piano. This piece should in no way be offered for free. 013 Dark, Calming 1998

Title: Sugar Plum Dark Mix
Genre: Classical
Length: 2:06
Instrumentation: Orchestra, Celesta, Choir, Percussion, Synths
Tempo: 52

Tchaikovsky's dance from the Nutcracker with lots of percussion and extra choirs. Dark, Humorous 2009

Title: Sugar Plum Breakdown
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:46
Instrumentation: Orchestra, Celesta, Percussion, Synths
Tempo: 53

Just the final part of Tchaikovsky's piece with giant percussion and synths. Dark, Humorous 2009

Title: Impact Intermezzo
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 1:05
Instrumentation: Percussion
Tempo: 100

4 of 6. Zero melody, all percussion piece... might be useful for anything that needs a bit of urgency, but not too much. Dark, Driving, Grooving 2009

Title: Mind Scrape
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:48
Instrumentation: Synths, Bells, Percussion

Interesting collection of consonant and dissonant sounds across the spectrum of sound. Dark, Mystical 2009

Title: Padanaya Blokov
Genre: World
Length: 2:07
Instrumentation: Synths, Balalaika
Tempo: 126

Catchy Russian-sounding piece. 029 Bouncy, Bright, Dark 2009

Title: Symbiosis
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 4:18
Instrumentation: Piano, Percussion

Quiet solo piano in 3 parts with additional percussion bit adding in more and more to the end. My normal "feels" that are used to classify pieces are largely inadequate for this piece, as are the genres. In other words... I have no idea what this is. 021 Calming, Dark 2009

Title: Night of the Owl
Genre: World
Length: 3:53
Instrumentation: Drums, Flute
Tempo: 68

Native American drumming with a flute. 019 Dark, Mystical 2009

Title: Thunderhead
Genre: World
Length: 2:55
Instrumentation: Rattles, Shakers, Drums
Tempo: 83

Native American drumming. The branch rattle is reminiscent of thunder. Tempo picks up about halfway through. 019 Dark, Mystical 2009

Title: Black Bird
Genre: World
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: Drums, Rattles, Clapping
Tempo: 108

Native American drumming with clapping to the feeling of bird wings. 019 Dark, Mystical 2009

Title: Firesong
Genre: World
Length: 3:33
Instrumentation: Drums, Rattles
Tempo: 93

Native American drumming with a deep dark drive. Slowly picks up in speed throughout. 019 Dark, Driving, Epic, Mysterious, Mystical 2009

Title: Birch Run
Genre: World
Length: 4:27
Instrumentation: Drums, Rattles
Tempo: 88

Native American drumming, sometimes with rattles. The 2 main drummers are funkier than most Native American pieces. 019 Dark, Eerie, Mystical 2009

Title: Rising Game
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:52
Instrumentation: Bass, Brass, Percussion, Choir, Guitar, Strings, Pipe Organ
Tempo: 112

Dark piece in 2 roughly equal main parts. Gets progressively more exciting. 006 Dark, Driving, Epic, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 2009

Title: Schmetterling
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:03
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ, Choir

A giant cavernous mix of pipe organ and classical choir. German. 043 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Somber 2009

Title: Soporific
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:50
Instrumentation: Electric Piano, Bells, Percussion
Tempo: 84

A laid-back chill, and chilling piece. 007 Dark, Grooving, Relaxed, Somber 2009

Title: Cambodian Odyssey
Genre: World
Length: 1:14
Instrumentation: Flute, Percussion, Synths
Tempo: 84

Written on spec for a Cambodian documentary. The double-reed horn in the piece is actually a highly processed oboe changed to give an edge. 010 Dark, Grooving, Mysterious, Mystical 2009

Title: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins
Genre: Horror
Length: 0:46
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings
Tempo: 56

This piece takes its main theme from Chopin, completely reharmonizes it, and gives it a different setting. One of three pieces with this theme. 035 Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2009

Title: Quinn's Song: A New Man
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings, Choir, Tympani
Tempo: 55

This piece starts with piano, and ends with tymp. It uses a reharmonized theme taken from Chopin. One of 3 pieces with this theme. 038 Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2009

Title: Quinn's Song: First Night
Genre: Horror
Length: 5:12
Instrumentation: Synths, Piano
Tempo: 58

This piece contains 2 themes, one in 7/4 time, and another borrowed from Chopin - and set among very disturbing chords. 038 Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2009

Title: Ghost Dance
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:13
Instrumentation: Piano,

6/8 piece with piano intro that leads into a sparse orchestral, and ends with piano again. 042 Dark, Epic, Mysterious 2009

Title: Awkward Meeting
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:24
Instrumentation: Piano, Synths

Simple piano theme drives this, but it sometimes buried under unnerving textures. 7/4 time, rubato. 038 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Mystical, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2009

Title: One of Them
Genre: Horror
Length: 3:32
Instrumentation: Strings, Synths, Choir, Brass

Calm opening with giant hit around 1:50 that calms down some and ends on grating tones. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Unnerving 2009

Title: Rocket
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:27
Instrumentation: Synths, Strings, Choir
Tempo: 116

Euro-tech with some highly processed guitar lines and symphonic elements. 012 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Intense 2009

Title: Chanter
Genre: World
Length: 1:26
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion, Voice
Tempo: 74

Interesting hybrid of at least 3 traditions. For being plodding - it keeps up the intensity to a surprising degree. 010 Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Mystical 2009

Title: Ominous
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:34
Instrumentation: Strings, Bassoon, Oboe, Clarinet

Uneven foreboding short cue, winds play opposite strings. 040 Dark, Mysterious, Somber, Unnerving 2009

Title: Round Drums
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:53
Instrumentation: Percussion
Tempo: 152

A collection of mostly large drums. Useful for action scenes. 033 Dark, Driving, Grooving 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - No Violin
Genre: Classical
Length: 6:46
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

This is the same as the other "Danse Macabre" on this site - but without the solo violin part... in case you're a violinist, and you want to play along at home. 005 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Isolated Harp
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:33
Instrumentation: Harp

This is just the harp part from section E of Danse Macabre (measure 205). I think the beauty of this part is often overlooked in the full piece, so I pulled it out for everyone to enjoy here. 005 Calming, Dark, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Busy Strings
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:26
Instrumentation: Strings, trumpet, horns, winds

An interesting section of Danse Macabre from around measure 145. There is a particularly nice viola trill with ornament. 005 Dark, Driving, Epic, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Violin Hook
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:34
Instrumentation: Violin and orchestra

This is the most famous section of Danse Macabre, and features a very nice violin line. 005 Bouncy, Dark, Eerie, Epic, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Light Dance
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:28
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

A small section of Danse Macabre that features the basses, cellos, and violas each taking one beat out of the measure with a triplet. Light melody on the top. 005 Bouncy, Dark, Intense, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Sad Part
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:21
Instrumentation: Violin and orchestra

Thematically, a small section of "Danse Macabre" - but with good motion. 005 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Xylophone
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:20
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

This is one of my favorite sections of "Danse Macabre"... lovely xylophone part. 005 Bouncy, Bright, Dark, Epic, Mysterious 2009

Title: Danse Macabre - Sad Part - no violin
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:15
Instrumentation: Strings

Just a small section of quiet fast playing strings from "Danse Macabre". 005 Dark, Eerie, Intense 2009

Title: To the Ends
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Clarinet, Trombones, Violins, Basses,
Tempo: 76

Horns used in the background. Main melodies carried by clarinet and strings. Starts off bright, ends darker. 043 Bright, Dark, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2009

Title: With a Creation
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 5:15
Instrumentation: EP, Percussion
Tempo: 87

An experimental piece, designed to emulate a keyboardist with her robot. The piano player likes to play with the EP in this piece. Take a listen to get the full effect. EP used heavily throughout the entire piece. Build at 1:02, percussion picks up with heavy, fast beats. 021 Dark, Eerie, Mystical, Unnerving 2009

Title: Vulcan
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Flutes, Bells, Triangle, Low Drums
Tempo: 78

A mystical piece for Flutes, Bells, and Percussion. Disjointed melodic flute in counterpoint with lower fluttery flutes, plodding percussion, and shimmering bells. Same texture throughout piece. 045 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Mystical 2009

Title: Basement Floor
Genre: Electronica
Length: 1:37
Instrumentation: Synth Keys, Synth Bass, Synth Percussion, Choir
Tempo: 98

A heavy synth slap bass and processed percussion drive this suspenseful piece. The consistent groove is complemented by a chorus for several more dramatic moments. Heavy Phasing, delay and reverb. 018 Dark, Grooving, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2009

Title: Snowdrop
Genre: Classical
Length: 4:38
Instrumentation: Piano

A somber solo piano improvisation featuring a repeated melodic tone with arpeggiated shifting chords in the bass. Ends slightly uplifting. Reminiscent of Chopin's Raindrop Prelude. Dark, Eerie, Relaxed, Suspenseful 2009

Title: Spider Eyes
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Bells, Affected Piano, Strings

Spider Eyes is an eerie soundscape created with distant high strings, dissonant non-percussive piano textures, and alternately tuned bells. This piece features much sustain and space. 021 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2009

Title: Blue Feather
Genre: Classical
Length: 4:38
Instrumentation: Piano

Somber Solo Piano, with repetitive descending arpeggio motive. Contains uplifting moments, but generally sparse and mysterious. Calming, Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Relaxed, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Laconic Granny
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:33
Instrumentation: Tuba, Baritone, Clarinet, Kit
Tempo: 131

Lumbering tuba-driven tune with heavy back beat appropriate for character underscore. Ends Abruptly. 034 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous, Mysterious, Somber 2008

Title: Decay
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:38
Instrumentation: Cymbal, Bass, Trombone, Bells

A very dark piece heavily featuring cymbal and bells. Frequent Cymbal usage creates unnerving feeling. 3:08 prolonged trombone. Lasts almost 30 seconds. This piece is great for an eerie atmosphere. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Road to Hell
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:51
Instrumentation: Piano and bass
Tempo: 80

A slow dark piece featuring a piano, bass duet. Begins with bass, then immediately piano comes in. Piece has continuous bass with piano coming in and out. Finishes with prolonged bass note. 036 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious 2008

Title: Hero Theme
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:18
Instrumentation: Piano and Orchestra

A short, powerful theme with a bit of hope. Dark, Epic, Intense, Mysterious 2008

Title: Memory Lane
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:51
Instrumentation: Piano

Casual, quiet piano solo for those introspective moments. 3/4 020 Calming, Dark, Relaxed, Somber 2008

Title: Bad Ideas (distressed)
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:30
Instrumentation: Piano

Distressed (1930's era vinyl) version. 032 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous, Mysterious 2008

Title: Bad Ideas (clean)
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:28
Instrumentation: Piano

Clean, unaltered pure recording of this piece (see also distressed version). 032 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous, Mysterious 2008

Title: Dark Hallway (distressed)
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:52
Instrumentation: Piano

Distressed (1930's era vinyl) version of this piece. 2 sections; one choppy, and one smooth. 032 Dark, Mysterious 2008

Title: Dark Hallway (clean)
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:47
Instrumentation: Piano

Clean version of this piece. 2 sections; one choppy, and one smooth. (see also distressed) 032 Dark, Mysterious 2008

Title: Ujangong Mix
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:52
Instrumentation: Voice, Bass, Guitar, Kit
Tempo: 134

An epic clash of genre that feigns coherence. Based on the Public Domain 1904 recording of "Ujangong (Mask Dance)" from New Guinea. But with a swing bass and slicing techno chunk in 3/4 time. 021 Dark, Driving, Grooving, Intense, Unnerving 2008

Title: Firmament
Genre: Reggae
Length: 3:45
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Guitar, Organ
Tempo: 130

An interesting mix of rock, reggae with a more than average bit of swing to it. Three distinct snare drums give it character. 023 Bouncy, Dark, Grooving 2008

Title: Classic Horror 1
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:31
Instrumentation: Piano

Solo piano, which is not in tune (traditionally speaking). 4/4 time with some asymmetries. 006 Dark, Mysterious, Mystical, Unnerving 2008

Title: Classic Horror 2
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:15
Instrumentation: Piano

5/8 time gives this piano solo a really unsettling feel. It uses more of the range of the piano, and can be chopped up to suit scenes well. 038 Dark, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Classic Horror 3
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:05
Instrumentation: Piano

Alternate tuning is very apparent here, Deep voicing lends a very ominous quality. Sounds more like the mind of someone who is breaking. 038 Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Long Note Four
Genre: Horror
Length: 10:00
Instrumentation: Piano, Choir, Violins, Basses, Percussion, Synths

A fairly intense beginning with a small piano part I pulled from a thing I wrote last week (Trio for Piano Violin and Viola), followed by a very long section of not moving much. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mystical, Somber 2008

Title: Dark Walk
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:26
Instrumentation: Piano, Organ, Strings, Synths

Simple motive countered by several striking dissonances. 035 Dark, Eerie, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Ritual
Genre: World
Length: 4:24
Instrumentation: Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Synths, Percussion

Very very slow piece featuring the alto flute. 030 Dark, Mysterious, Mystical, Somber 2008

Title: Unnatural Situation
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:38
Instrumentation: Piano, Synths

Piano with a tape delay and lots of dark colour in the background. 038 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Trio for Piano Violin and Viola
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:09
Instrumentation: Piano, Violin, Viola
Tempo: 104

An unfinished trio in 2 main parts. Dark, Relaxed, Somber 2008

Title: Achilles
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:01
Instrumentation: French Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, Percussion, Strings
Tempo: 110

Written as theme music for an epic drama. This starts broad and kicks into awesome at 0:27. 042 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2008

Title: Sovereign Quarter
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:51
Instrumentation: Piano

A re-recording of an older piece of mine on a new sample set of a Steinway Model D. This one is tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone (and not standard Equal Temperament). In this piece, it gives an unerringly warm feel, as the notes that would be least in tune in this are never used. 013 Calming, Dark 2008

Title: Comic Plodding
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 1:36
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu. 032 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous 2008

Title: Confused State
Genre: World
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: Percussion, marimba, kalimba, bassoon, clarinet, oboe,
Tempo: 95

Interesting mallet-only section in the middle that sort of has a dreamy-yet earthy feel to it. 001 Dark, Grooving, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: News of Sorrow
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:53
Instrumentation: Percussion, Trombones, Basses, Violins, Tuba
Tempo: 50

African-influenced short piece with continuous accelerando. 036 Dark, Intense, Somber, Suspenseful 2008

Title: Myst
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:05
Instrumentation: Oboe, Trombones, Clarinet, Percussion, Strings, Choir, Flute
Tempo: 85

Theme from "AngloZulu" expanded on, but in a more relaxed sense. 040 Dark, Mystical, Somber 2008

Title: Witch Hunt
Genre: World
Length: 3:31
Instrumentation: Percussion, Low Brass, Violins, Winds, French Horn
Tempo: 124

Several feel changes from strictly percussive to full orchestral. Ends on a piercing high. 033 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Unnerving 2008

Title: Ignosi
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:04
Instrumentation: Trombones, Basses, Flutes, Clarinet, Marimba, Percussion, Horn, Violins, Violas
Tempo: 79

Starts without percussion, then adds in a groove later on. 042 Dark, Epic, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Morocco Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:15
Instrumentation: Flute, Bassoon, Drums, Shaker
Tempo: 126

Bouncy, Dark, Mysterious, Mystical 2008

Title: Mystery Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:16
Instrumentation: Clarinet, Oboe, Percussion, Bass Clarinet
Tempo: 92

Slow groove percussion under an exotic melody. Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Mystical 2008

Title: Flutey Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:25
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Low Brass, Conga
Tempo: 100

Slight slow down in tempo on the end. Dark, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Monkoto
Genre: African
Length: 1:16
Instrumentation: Marimba, Percussion, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet
Tempo: 156

Clashing time signatures, but a cohesive piece. 001 Dark, Grooving, Mysterious 2008

Title: A Little Faith
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:28
Instrumentation: Trombones, French Horn, Clarinet, Flute, Basses

Woodwinds enter 53 seconds in, and the tone changes from outright depressing to somewhat hopeful. 036 Dark, Somber 2008

Title: Mourning Song
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:32
Instrumentation: Basses, Cellos, Oboe

Long broad notes with a solo oboe. 036 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Serpentine Trek
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:47
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Violin, Percussion
Tempo: 75

Something winding its way somewhere. 040 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Suspenseful 2008

Title: Plans in Motion
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:30
Instrumentation: Violin, Snare, Basses, Tympani, Flute, French Horn
Tempo: 134

Major feel change at 1:15. It loses the highly disjointed theme, and takes on a smoother note. 033 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Arid Foothills
Genre: World
Length: 3:18
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba, Basses, Trombones, Tuba, French Horn
Tempo: 85

Slight polyrhythms grow in the piece as it gains intensity. It eases back down at 2:30. 001 Dark, Grooving, Mystical, Relaxed 2008

Title: Majestic Hills
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:19
Instrumentation: Brass, Strings, Winds, Percussion

Several feel, tempo, and instrumentation changes throughout this orchestral piece. 043 Dark, Epic, Somber 2008

Title: Long Note Three
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:12
Instrumentation: Strings, Synths

A very long dark note. Use under dialog, or to kill site noise. 037 Dark, Mysterious, Somber, Suspenseful 2008

Title: Long Note Two
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 7:42
Instrumentation: Basses, Violins, Piano

Heavy effects on an arhythmic piano, and very deep bass. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Some Amount of Evil
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:03
Instrumentation: Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Xylophone, Strings, Piano

Starts at a fast pace, and slows. 035 Action, Dark, Intense, Unnerving 2008

Title: Long note One
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 7:20
Instrumentation: Basses, Violins

Just a very long pad for use under dialog. 037 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Tiny Fugue
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:41
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ

A very short fugal theme. (3-part imitative counterpoint) Dark, Intense, Mysterious 2008

Title: Griphop
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:37
Instrumentation: Kit, Synth, Strings
Tempo: 90

Sort of hip-hop rap beat with a giant backing string section. 018 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2008

Title: Dangerous
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:58
Instrumentation: Percussion, Strings, Trombones, Xylophone
Tempo: 146

Crescendo and sting at the end. 033 Action, Dark, Driving, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Unnerving 2008

Title: Dreamlike
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:39
Instrumentation: Piano, Basses, Oboe, Synth Bells
Tempo: 110

Dark, creepy theme with a modulation about 2/3 of the way in. 030 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Somber, Unnerving 2008

Title: Lone Harvest
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:00
Instrumentation: Piano, Harp, Violin, Basses, Clarinet, Flute
Tempo: 66

It looks like an uncommon mix of descriptive words, but this simple piece does a good job of displaying complex emotion. 035 Calming, Dark, Somber, Unnerving, Uplifting 2008

Title: Tango de Manzana
Genre: Latin
Length: 3:02
Instrumentation: Piano, Bass, Drums, Flute, Violin, Accordion
Tempo: 127

A tango in 2 chords. 015 Bouncy, Bright, Dark, Intense 2008

Title: Epic Unease
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:38
Instrumentation: Choir, Marimba, Percussion, Brass, Strings
Tempo: 125

Starts quiet, ends fortissimo brass. 035 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Unnerving 2008

Title: Gnarled Situation
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Choir, Organ, Strings, Percussion, Flutes

Builds with a climax, then calm ending in flutes. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Somber 2008

Title: The Chamber
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:54
Instrumentation: Harps, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Low Brass, Strings, Choir, Percussion

Delicate start with a lush ending. 006 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Mystical, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Grave Blow
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:36
Instrumentation: Brass, Percussion, Strings

We're dealing with a dark tragedy here... sounds like something needs to be done! 006 Dark, Epic, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Dark Dance
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:16
Instrumentation: Violin, Glock, Strings, Flutes, Piano, Trombones, Tuba

Winds, piano, and brass come in very late. The piece accelerates to the end. 035 Dark, Eerie 2008

Title: Asian Drums
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:19
Instrumentation: Percussion

A semi-chaotic mix of drums with nice reverb. 010 Dark, Eerie, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Smash (Sketch)
Genre: Reggae
Length: 3:34
Instrumentation: Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 86

This is NOT a complete piece. It is only a sketch developed as a test for a stage production (repeated many times). If you only need a few seconds, it is fine. This piece has a harsh ting-y electric piano on top. 023 Dark, Grooving 2007

Title: Reggae (Sketch)
Genre: Reggae
Length: 3:22
Instrumentation: Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 78

This is NOT a complete piece. It is only a sketch developed as a test for a stage production (repeated many times). If you only need a few seconds, it is fine. Squaky-talky EP on the bass and melodies. 023 Dark, Grooving, Relaxed 2007

Title: Electro (Sketch)
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:07
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 84

This is NOT a complete piece. It is only a sketch developed as a test for a stage production (repeated many times). If you only need a few seconds, it is fine. Smooth rich synths fill in a nice syncopated hook. 018 Dark, Grooving 2007

Title: Seven March
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:08
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion

A piece in 7/8 time with 2-measure phrasing. Very dark and round sounding with randomly placed percussions. 038 Dark, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Very Low Note
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:23
Instrumentation: Synth

Just a very low note (a C) to be used as a bed for any very unnerving and dark scene. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Deep Noise
Genre: Horror
Length: 0:02
Instrumentation: Synths

Could be breathing, could be the wind, it is very dark, and kind of disturbing. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Chase Pulse
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:57
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion
Tempo: 135

Measured pace in low registers that just doesn't stop. 006 Dark, Driving, Mysterious 2007

Title: Chase Pulse Faster
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:37
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 165

Same theme as "Chase Pulse" but with added percussion and a quicker pace. 006 Dark, Driving, Mysterious 2007

Title: Blue Sizzle
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:26
Instrumentation: Synths

Synth Pad with several swells. 006 Dark, Eerie, Unnerving 2007

Title: Night Break
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:12
Instrumentation: Synths

Edgy-sounding synths with several pulsing band-pass sweeps. 037 Dark, Eerie, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2007

Title: Chill
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Synth
Tempo: 120

Bass feature piece with some rich laid-back synth, and a thin-sounding drum machine. 007 Calming, Dark, Grooving, Relaxed 2007

Title: Spy Groove
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:00
Instrumentation: Kit, Organ, Bass, Cellos, Conga, Bass, EP, Violin
Tempo: 115

Aggressive drum kit sound with warmth added by a B3 organ and conga. Modulation in the final repeat. 007 Dark, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 2007

Title: Hand Balance Redux
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 7:17
Instrumentation: Kit, Percussion, Synths, Violin
Tempo: 60

Intense, slightly urban piece with rich chordal melodies. 018 Dark, Driving, Intense, Mysterious 2007

Title: Darkness Speaks
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:25
Instrumentation: Gong, Synths

Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Eyes Gone Wrong
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:20
Instrumentation: Percussion, Bass, Synth
Tempo: 120

Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Folk Round
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:04
Instrumentation: Guitar, Violin, Recorder, Piccolo, Percussion, Accordion
Tempo: 98

A simple folk perpetual canon - also known as a round. Feels like a medieval campfire piece. 003 Dark, Eerie, Relaxed 2007

Title: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Genre: Classical
Length: 8:41
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ
Tempo: 80

J. S. Bach's most famous organ piece. BWV 565. (Beckerath German baroque pipe organ) 008 Dark, Epic 2007

Title: Halls of the Undead
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:53
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ, Percussion, Choir, Oboe, Tubas, Trombones, Chimes, French Horns
Tempo: 90

Deep dark background undercurrent. 006 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Mysterious 2007

Title: Shamanistic
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:02
Instrumentation: Percussion, Bass Flute, Alto Flute, Xylophone, Synths, Strings
Tempo: 112

Earthy, yet unearthly. Deep and rich with things amiss. 035 Dark, Driving, Eerie, Mysterious, Mystical 2007

Title: The Machine Thinks
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 120

100% electronic creepiness. Change from round and bleeping to harsh bleeping about 2 minutes in. 021 Dark, Eerie, Unnerving 2007

Title: Martian Cowboy
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:58
Instrumentation: Synths, Acoustic Bass, Glockenspiel
Tempo: 69

Slow-moving synth textures. Glock starts at about 1:20, and the bass at 1:50 035 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Somber, Unnerving 2007

Title: Western Streets
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:49
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenor drum, Tympani, Chimes, Gong
Tempo: 90

An all percussion tension-sustaining piece... More chaotic than symmetric, but enough repeated themes to keep it cohesive. Dark, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2007

Title: The Bandit
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:45
Instrumentation: Piano

Short Theme in two tempos for your bad guy. 032 Dark, Mysterious, Humorous 2007

Title: Phantasm
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:39
Instrumentation: Bells, Dulcimer, Synth, English Horn, Percussion, Flute
Tempo: 80

This piece stars a super-low bass line that physically unnerves. The bells and other melodies offer enough complexity to offset the simple repetitive lines. 035 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Somber, Unnerving 2007

Title: Lasting Hope
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:23
Instrumentation: Synth, Percussion, Choir, Harp
Tempo: 100

Minimal percussion gives a subtle edge to the smooth synth line. 045 Dark, Eerie, Mystical, Relaxed, Intense, Somber 2007

Title: Big Mojo
Genre: World
Length: 2:37
Instrumentation: Percussion, Koto, Strings, Flute, Misc Orchestral, Electronic
Tempo: 171

Big grooving percussion loop with a massive bass kick that will rattle teeth. It starts out with high and low shelves, and kicks in at around 30 seconds. Big ending. 046 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Grooving, Intense, Mystical 2007

Title: Himalayan Atmosphere
Genre: World
Length: 3:49
Instrumentation: Singing Bowls, Percussion
Tempo: 112

A Tibetan atmospheric that is a mix of rhythmic and arhythmic sounds. 010 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Celtic Impulse
Genre: World
Length: 2:38
Instrumentation: Hammer Dulcimer, Harp, Bouzouki, Tin Whistle
Tempo: 144

Simple, easy-to-play folk-influenced tune in the D Dorian mode (related to D Minor). 003 Dark, Driving, Mystical 2007

Title: Feral Chase
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:06
Instrumentation: Bass, Cello, Viola, Tympani, Marimba, Flutes
Tempo: 134

Someone's running from something... or to somewhere... High energy, but reserved. 033 Action, Driving, Suspenseful, Dark, Epic 2007

Title: Dark Standoff
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:44
Instrumentation: Bass, Cello, Viola, Xylophone
Tempo: 108

Broad dark sustained chords in the low strings punctuated with slight percussion. 035 Dark, 2007

Title: Lift Motif
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:44
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 170

Airy-sounding short waltz. 027 Dark, Mystical, Uplifting 2007

Title: Double Drift
Genre: World
Length: 4:07
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Conga, Bongo, Synth
Tempo: 90

Loads of delay on the guitar give this piece a dark, yet comforting feel. All of the sounds are rounded, but the effect isn't. Grooving, Dark, Mysterious 2007

Title: Sonatina in C Minor
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:18
Instrumentation: Piano, Violin
Tempo: 75

While not quite a sonatina - it is closer than anything else. Forte violin with nice double stops. Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2007

Title: That's a Wrap
Genre: Funk
Length: 1:52
Instrumentation: Synth, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 124

Sparse music compatible for voice-over. This piece is related to the Rock piece "Welcome to the Show" 011 Dark, Grooving 2007

Title: Artifact
Genre: African
Length: 3:31
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba, Kalimba, Guitar, Choir
Tempo: 116

Interesting multi-layered blend of percussion rhythms and acoustic guitar, which foreshadows the choir. 001 Grooving, Dark, Mystical 2007

Title: Crisis
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:26
Instrumentation: Brass, Winds, Percussion, Strings
Tempo: 120

A very serious and straight dark orchestral piece. Tubular bells, bass trombone, and bass drum add a lot of low-end. 033 Dark, Epic, Driving 2007

Title: Dragon and Toast
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 5:52
Instrumentation: Didge, Harp, Celesta, Bass, Cello, Violin, Bassoon, Conta Bassoon, English Horn, Oboe, Percussion
Tempo: 100

Minimalist-type piece. 030 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mystical, Unnerving 2007

Title: Grave Matters
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:34
Instrumentation: Strings

Methodical and depressing short piece. Written as a quick composition study with only strings. 036 Dark, Somber 2007

Title: A Turn for the Worse
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:05
Instrumentation: Violin, Piano, Chimes, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Alto Flute
Tempo: 70

Description pending. 036 Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2007

Title: Earnest
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:37
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 48

6/8 apreggiations with a thin high melody. 013 Dark, Somber, Mysterious 2007

Title: Darkening Developments
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:12
Instrumentation: Percussion, Synth Bass, Bass section, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Piccolo
Tempo: 116

Bass is very VERY strong in this. Please make sure you master on a system capable of reproducing these notes. The end feel is decided different from the rest of the piece. It does an unnerving build to nowhere. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: Passing Action
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Percussion, Strings
Tempo: 116

no description. 039 Dark, Unnerving 2007

Title: Promising Relationship
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:48
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings
Tempo: 56

A striking chordal change keeps the first and second halves different. 036 Dark, Mysterious, Somber 2007

Title: Duet Musette
Genre: World
Length: 2:20
Instrumentation: Accordion, Violin
Tempo: 60

Folk sounds from the continent. This is not a traditional anything, just improvisation in two chords. 003 Dark, Mysterious 2007

Title: Showdown
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:32
Instrumentation: Flutes, Guitar, Basses, Glock, Marimba, Strings, Brass
Tempo: 120

Starts unnerving; ends calming. 039 044 Dark, Unnerving, Calming 2007

Title: Temple of the Manes
Genre: World
Length: 2:36
Instrumentation: Harps, Flutes, Oboe, Percussion
Tempo: 108

An ancient-feeling modal piece. 045 Dark, Mystical 2007

Title: Ominous Intro
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:21
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 70

Slow moving, and moog-like. Dark, Epic, Unnerving 2007

Title: Land of the Dead
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:21
Instrumentation: Choirs, synth
Tempo: 90

A background pad full of human souls. A cacophony of choirs run in counter directions. This is very unpleasant to listen to at volume. 035 Dark, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

Title: East of Tunesia
Genre: World
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Percussion, and... I'm not sure what else.
Tempo: 105

Sort of based on Maltesian music. The primary horn in this piece is actually an effected sopranino sax with an oboe drone. 046 Dark, Eerie, Mystical 2007

Title: Scheming Weasel (slower version)
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: English Horn, Bassoons, Bass, Glock, Clarinet, Celesta, Triangle, Bass Clarinet
Tempo: 135

Sort of cartoonish, and yet sort of dark. I couldn't decide the tempo, so I posted a slower and faster version of the piece. 034 Dark, Humorous, Eerie 2006

Title: Attack of the Mole Men
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:40
Instrumentation: Orchestral featuring French horns, chimes, and tremolo strings
Tempo: 112

Written as an introduction to a play, this has the feel of a 1950's monster movie. 042 Dark, Suspenseful, Epic 2006

Title: Guess Who
Genre: Musical
Length: 1:23
Instrumentation: Piano, Harpsichord, Electric Guitar, Cellos, Bassoons, Oboe, Glock, Drum Kit
Tempo: 78

Bizarre mix of orchestral setting with a power guitar and drum set. 034 Dark, Driving, Humorous, Mysterious 2006

Title: Misuse
Genre: Electronica
Length: 6:50
Instrumentation: Electronic
Tempo: 115

Sort of a dark dance piece. Interesting things happen regularly. 018 Dark, Driving, Mysterious 2006

Title: Thinking Out Loud
Genre: Electronica
Length: 4:44
Instrumentation: Electronic
Tempo: 124

Piano looped digital electronica hybrid. I started this piece in 2002, abandoned it – and came back to finish it off so I can clear off some of my older projects. 018 Grooving, Driving, Dark 2006

Title: The Way Out
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:52
Instrumentation: Percussion, Synth
Tempo: 128

Understated intensity with a hair of creepiness. 018 Driving, Action, Eerie, Dark 2006

Title: Overriding Concern
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:02
Instrumentation: Synth, Chimes
Tempo: 120

Slow fade in with source recordings from a carnival, leading to a clean sharp synth and round synth. Tubular bells and glock add interest later. 018 Driving, Action, Unnerving, Dark, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2006

Title: Cryptic Sorrow
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 8:00
Instrumentation: Piano

Sad solo piano with a "reality" feel. Uneven meters. 013 Eerie, Somber, Dark 2006

Title: Overture
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:44
Instrumentation: Piano

Opening theme I wrote for Nosferatu. Striking chord structure. Sweet melody. 013 Uplifting, Mysterious, Dark 2006

Title: Professor and the Plant
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:21
Instrumentation: Small Ensemble - Harp, Bassoon, Trumpet, Glock

Two short pieces in one file. Deliberate clockwork theme. 006 Dark, Humorous, Mysterious 2006

Title: Spider's Web
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:40
Instrumentation: Small Ensemble - Harpsichord, Bass

Harpsichord in tritones with a bass pedal. 035 Dark, Unnerving, Mysterious, Eerie 2006

Title: The Reveal
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:57
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Cello, Horn, English Horn, Clarinet, Contratuba

Starts with cellos, adds horn, clarinet, English horn, contra-tuba - to a final sustained chord. Slow. Thin yet satisfying. 035 Dark, Somber, Calming 2006

Title: Sax, Rock, and Roll
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:24
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet
Tempo: 128

Lots of guitars with a sax-y hook. 026 Driving, Dark 2006

Title: Dvorak Polka
Genre: Polka
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Kit, Tuba, Accordion

Actual instruments - not the normal electronic ones. 022 Bouncy, Dark, Humorous 2006

Title: On the Cool Side
Genre: Jazz
Length: 1:42
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, EP
Tempo: 120

Very cool. 014 Dark, Unnerving, Mysterious 2006

Title: Intractable
Genre: Jazz
Length: 4:28
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Vibes, Trumpet, EP
Tempo: 92

Probably best classified as light-funk. Chorused bass line. 014 Relaxed, Dark, Bouncy 2006

Title: Shades of Spring
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:07
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Piano

Sort of a minor mid-tempo jazz combo with 2 pianos. Melody is doubled in octaves. Soloist goes outside more than the guy comping... but hey - what are soloists for? 014 Dark, Bouncy 2006

Title: I Knew a Guy
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:46
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Vibes

Slow walking bass, drums follow along sparely, with a cool Vibe melody. 041 Dark, Mysterious 2006

Title: As I Figure
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:36
Instrumentation: Kit, Acoustic Guitar, EP, Tenor Sax, Bass

Sort of Spanish, sort of Tom Waits. This one is hard to classify. 015 Dark 2006

Title: Sad Trio
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:11
Instrumentation: Piano, Cello, English Horn

013 Somber, Dark, Calming 2006

Title: Touching Moments Three - Deeper
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:27
Instrumentation: Piano

A more 'gutsy' piece that explores more of the keyboard, and provides a more grounded and open feel. 028 Dark, Somber 2006

Title: Aunt Tagonist
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:52
Instrumentation: Percussion, Tuba, Trumpet, Piano
Tempo: 116

Tuba and trumpets with a sting at the end. 2 short versions included, one with trumpets and one without. 034 Dark, Humorous 2006

Title: Comic Hero
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:52
Instrumentation: Tuba, Percussion, Clarinet, Trombone
Tempo: 116

Tuba carries the character of the piece. 034 Dark, Bouncy, Humorous 2006

Title: Waltz of Treachery
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:41
Instrumentation: Piano

Light but dim. Nice for a 'classy' villain with a plan. 032 Dark, Humorous, Mysterious 2006

Title: Trouble
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:17
Instrumentation: Piano

Diminished chords, tremolo You'll recognize them. 032 Dark, Humorous, Mysterious 2006

Title: Evil Plan
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 0:59
Instrumentation: Piano

Melody in the bass. Dark, but still energetic. 032 Dark, Bouncy, Mysterious 2006

Title: Zombie Chase
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:23
Instrumentation: Percussion, Piano, Synth

Aggressive, but smooth action sequence; earthy and powerful, using the same piano theme as Zombie Hoodoo. 033 Driving, Action, Unnerving, Dark, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2006

Title: Unrelenting
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:20
Instrumentation: Strings, Choir

Aggressive low strings and a synth choir. Driving, Action, Epic, Dark 2006

Title: It is Lost
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:55
Instrumentation: Synth

Highly melodic pad with a sense of fleeting hope. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie 2006

Title: Heart of the Beast
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:57
Instrumentation: Synth

Alien soundscape with touches of humanity. Low and smooth; discordant. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie, Intense 2006

Title: Inner Sanctum
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:10
Instrumentation: Synth

Glimmering darkness with some smooth emergences and some sharp. Spectrally, this is all over the place. It creeps me out. 038 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie, Mystical 2006

Title: The Voices
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:15
Instrumentation: Synth

Almost comforting pad, were it not for the inhuman voice-like punctuations. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie 2006

Title: Spacial Winds
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:26
Instrumentation: Synth

Clear bowed-bell theme over a sweeping dark digital pad. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie 2006

Title: Midnight Meeting
Genre: Horror
Length: 0:50
Instrumentation: Organ

Pipe organ mini-fuge. 044 Dark, Somber, Mysterious 2006

Title: Dance of Deception
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: Organ

Pipe organ piece. This is apparently a 'Czardas', a traditional Hungarian folk dance. I would like to thank Keith for the info. 006 Dark, Bouncy, Eerie 2006

Title: We Got Trouble
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:41

Super action, but still a bit restrained. Quite a long cue with a few changes on the inside. 044 Dark, Epic, Action 2006

Title: Power Restored
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:12

Turbulent low brass and snare countered by high winds. High energy. 039 Dark, Epic, Action, Suspenseful 2006

Title: Time Passes
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:10

Bittersweet and somewhat dark; ends brightly on an open major chord. 036 Dark, Somber, Calming, Mysterious 2006

Title: Ambush
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:42

Dark curling undercurrent in winds and strings that breaks into cymbals at climax. 044 Dark, Mysterious, Epic 2006

Title: Action
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:15

Underscore for a very dramatic scene with lots of cut-outs for dialog. Tubular bells, snare, tymp, etc are all at the fore. Might be difficult to use generically, but it is quite a good cue. 033 Dark, Epic, Action 2006

Title: Creeping to Ship
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:50

Low brass / bassoons with pizz. Mild stings on the end. (written for Darker Projects' Falcon Banner Episode 4) 044 Dark, Mysterious 2006

Title: Sneak 'n Get Caught
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:52

Low strings / glass harmonica. Wind/String/Percussion diminished chord build with crescendo and sting on the end. (written for Darker Projects' Falcon Banner Episode 4) 035 Dark, Mysterious, Epic, Suspenseful 2006

Title: Babylon
Genre: Electronica
Length: 4:15

Smooth chorused delay-drenched bass with lots of cool delayed drumming, and a smattering of high register instruments for interest. Cool, yet intense... or concerning. 007 Dark, Grooving, Mysterious 2006

Title: Harmful or Fatal
Genre: Electronica
Length: 5:30
Tempo: 135

Electronica (techo, light industrial). This one moves with a crazy speed guitar doubling some synth lines, and making some lines or its own. Harsh. 012 Aggressive, Driving, Intense, Dark, Action 2006

Title: Shiny Tech II
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:42
Tempo: 138

Electronica (techo-pop dance). Much like its predecessor, but with a brand new, less pop main synth line. 012 Driving, Action, Intense, Dark 2006

Title: In a Heartbeat
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:37

Electronica (industrial dance). Hard, hard, super-hard, gritty, you-had--better-want-to-be-angry electronica. This piece is fast and harsh. 012 Aggressive, Unnerving, Action, Driving, Dark, Intense 2006

Title: Anachronist
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 0:41

Heavy rock sound... with a harpsichord as well. Unlike most of my music - this one it perfectly titled. Driving, Dark, Intense, 2006

Title: El Magicia
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:05

Every now and again I get a request that is so odd, I have to try it. This is hard driving guitar rock with traditional Spanish flair. Imagine Chriss Angel meets Los Del Rio for an in-your-face Spanish/stage magic performance. Thick and busy. 026 Aggressive, Driving, Intense, Dark, Action 2006

Title: Miri's Magic Dance
Genre: World
Length: 1:34
Instrumentation: Accordion, Mandolin, Percussion
Tempo: 80

Eastern European folk-sounding dark, slowish dance. 021 Dark, Mysterious, Eerie, 2006

Title: Evening Fall (Piano)
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:45
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu 020 Dark, Calming, Eerie 2005

Title: Laendler in C Minor (Hess 68)
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:49
Instrumentation: Piano

Thanks to the Unheard Beethoven people for their great work on uncovering these lost pieces! This piece is ca. 1803. 008 Dark, Somber 2005

Title: Waltz (Tschikovsky Op. 40)
Genre: Classical
Length: 5:40
Instrumentation: Piano

Opus 40; Number 9. Written 1878. Recorded 2005. 008 Dark, Unnerving, 2005

Title: Serene
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:10
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Full

A slow, very calm piece featuring English horn, piano, and bass. Center section also has brass ensemble and strings. 036 Relaxed, Somber, Dark 2005

Title: Evening Fall (Harp)
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:45
Instrumentation: Small Ensemble - Harp

Harp "duet"... where the harps never actually play together. Impromptu 020 Dark, Calming, Eerie 2005

Title: Pulse
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:56
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar
Tempo: 110

Nice groove in this one. Highly chorused guitar overlay. Dark, Driving 2005

Title: Just As Soon
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:48
Instrumentation: Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Brushed Kit, EP, Tenor Sax

Slow 6/8. Did you ever get up in the middle of the night and wonder what would happen if you took a Spanish guitar player, tell them to do a ballad, and give them a tasteful jazz quartet? I did. 014 Dark, Somber, Calming 2005

Title: Night on the Docks - Sax
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: EP, Tenor Sax

Sad and smooth; Think 1950's detective film. 041 Dark, Somber, Relaxed 2005

Title: Night on the Docks - Piano
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: EP

Sad and smooth; Think 1950's detective film. 041 Dark, Somber, Relaxed 2005

Title: Night on the Docks - Trumpet
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:54
Instrumentation: EP, Trumpet

Sad and smooth; Think 1950's detective film. 041 Dark, Somber, Relaxed 2005

Title: Walking Along
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:23
Instrumentation: Brushed Kit, Bass, Vibes

Written as a laid-back background for a film where a calming feel was needed. 014 Relaxed, Dark, Mysterious 2005

Title: Angels We Have Heard on High
Genre: Holiday
Length: 2:25
Instrumentation: Clarinet, Horn, Strings

Slow and mellow. 004 Calming, Dark 2005

Title: The Dread
Genre: Horror
Length: 3:17
Instrumentation: Synth

Background horror music. Electronic. Slow, rumbly, and whiny Moderately unnerving. 037 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious 2005

Title: Unease
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:28
Instrumentation: Piano

Background horror music. Solo midrange piano. 038 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful 2005

Title: Trepidation
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:14
Instrumentation: Piano

Background horror music. Solo piano; low and loud. 038 Dark, Unnerving, 2005

Title: Digital Bark
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:27
Instrumentation: Synth

Background horror music. Electronic. Kind of tech-horror sounding... Highly unnerving. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Mysterious, Eerie 2005

Title: Apprehension
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:19
Instrumentation: Synth

Background horror music. Electronic. Sparse and grating. 037 Dark, Mysterious 2005

Title: Anxiety
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Synth

Background horror music. Electronic. 038 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful 2005

Title: Consequence
Genre: Electronica
Length: 5:02

Moderately paced driving composition featuring xylophone and cowbell. No, I'm not kidding. 030 Dark, Driving, Mysterious 2005

Title: Political Action Ad
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 1:08
Instrumentation: Synths

Background to an evil political action ad. Add your own alarmist voice over - this was engineered to make people uncomfortable, and not interfere with human voice range. "Tell your congressman to vote NO on the Pollute Our Drinking Water and Send All of Our Money to Canada Act." 037 Dark, Unnerving 2005

Title: Vortex
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:58

Blatting brass ensemble. Uneven phrasing. 033 Driving, Epic, Dark, Action, Intense 2005

Title: Tectonic
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:22

Sister piece to Earth Prelude. Battle sequence. 035 Epic, Driving, Unnerving, Dark 2005

Title: Earth Prelude
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:49

Grounding background pad with melodic interest. Think "grassy plains". 030 Dark, Mysterious, Calming, Mystical 2005

Title: Stratosphere
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:02

Bombastic orchestral fight scene. 030 Epic, Dark, Mysterious 2005

Title: Air Prelude
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 5:41

Slow; lots of flutes; some digital synth for texture. 030 Dark, Mysterious, Eerie, Mystical 2005

Title: Simple Music to Frighten Small Children By
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:16

If the title doesn't say it... The sound was accomplished by recording a piano, doubling the recording and pitching one down almost an octave while pitching the other up almost an octave. 034 Dark, Bouncy, Mysterious 2005

Title: Fantastic Dim Bar
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:06

I knew I'd find a use for the subtle demonic piano! Short impromptu, dim and dark. 038 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie, Somber 2005

Title: Juniper
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:18
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Full

Themes, rhythms, chords all stolen from Holst. 043 Dark, Epic, Relaxed 2004

Title: Mysterioso March
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:47
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Celesta, Bass, Pizz, Bass Clarinet, Percussion, Horn, Clarinet, Trumpet

Ponderous and slightly creepy. 034 Dark, Mysterious, Mystical 2004

Title: Chromatic Fantasia (Bach BWV 930)
Genre: Classical
Length: 6:41
Instrumentation: Organ

Bach. WARNING! This is a very baroque organ piece. It sounds very old. Not something you listen to unless you're into that kind of thing. 008 Intense, Dark, 2004

Title: Chromatic Fuge (Bach BWV 930)
Genre: Classical
Length: 5:53
Instrumentation: Organ

Bach. Among the most complex fugues ever written. 008 Intense, Dark, 2004

Title: Loss
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:13
Instrumentation: Piano

Dirge. Very slow, quiet, depressing. Occasionally punctuated with ornaments. 013 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2002

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