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Title: Nile's Blues
Genre: Blues
Length: 2:33
Instrumentation: Organ, Guitar, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 88

Slow blues in 6/8. Tasty. 011 Grooving, Relaxed 2009

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: New Friendly
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:49
Instrumentation: Synths, Choir
Tempo: 114

The piece starts out nice, and then becomes a modulating monster about a minute in. It resolves to the initial key, and continues on. Lots of building! Very round-sounding. 017 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving, Uplifting 2009

Title: Dirt Rhodes
Genre: Blues
Length: 2:00
Instrumentation: Kit, EP, Piano
Tempo: 82

A slow blues piece with prominent kit. Actual Mark I Stage Piano used in this recording. EP used throughout in the background. 011 Grooving, Mysterious 2009

Title: Just Nasty
Genre: Funk
Length: 4:10
Instrumentation: EP, Kit, Organ, Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax
Tempo: 80

A driving funk piece that is sometimes distorted because it plays with clashing grooves. EP prominent throughout the entire piece. Kit mainly in the background. Horn section accompanies EP in several places, however is not used equally throughout. 011 Driving, Grooving, 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: AngloZulu
Genre: World
Length: 1:05
Instrumentation: Percussion, English Horn, Choir, Brass, Strings, Flute
Tempo: 108

A collision of musical traditions put together in an epic theme. 001 Driving, Epic, Grooving 2008

Title: Enter the Party
Genre: Funk
Length: 3:08
Instrumentation: Kit, Electronic Bass, Organ
Tempo: 120

Simple, clean, light-yet-driving funk-type dance. 018 Bouncy, Bright, Driving, Grooving 2007

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: 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: Impact Moderato
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 1:16
Instrumentation: Percussion, Guitar, Synths
Tempo: 100

3 of 6. Laid back drum kit with a lot of extra percussion under a simple guitar. Calming, Grooving 2009

Title: Impact Prelude
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:23
Instrumentation: Percussion, Guitar, Synths
Tempo: 80

1 of 6. Chill opening theme with lots of percussion bits. Calming, Grooving, Mysterious 2009

Title: Neo Western
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:26
Instrumentation: Percussion, Guitar, Synths
Tempo: 84

Big drums and an exposed 'western-style' electric guitar. Lots of drums. Driving, Grooving, Relaxed 2009

Title: Kool Kats
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:21
Instrumentation: Piano, Kit, Guitar, Organs
Tempo: 113

A sort of simple lounge chill spy piece. 007 Grooving, Mysterious 2009

Title: Disco Lounge
Genre: Disco
Length: 4:13
Instrumentation: Synths, Kit, Vibes, Strings
Tempo: 109

Umm... this is really hard to describe. Take a listen, you might need it. Easy chill disco. It has an "eye of the tiger"-ish synth line and a super cool vibe part. Drum kit is distressed in parts. 007 Grooving, Relaxed 2009

Title: Dances and Dames
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:27
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, EP, Voice
Tempo: 120

Off-center feeling film noir-like piece with a continually changing time signature. "Something is amiss on the streets. My job is to figure that out." 041 Grooving, Mysterious, Suspenseful 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: Fast Talkin
Genre: Jazz
Length: 0:59
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Violins, Brass
Tempo: 140

Noir. Private detective from the 1940's sort of feel. 041 Grooving, Mysterious 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: Freddy's Menagerie
Genre: World
Length: 3:24
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba, Guitars
Tempo: 134

Fast chaotic piece in 3 sections. Almost rock, almost African, almost soundtrack material - this is a very useful piece in many applications. Action, Driving, Grooving 2009

Title: Killing Time
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:24
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 100

Super bright super tight electronic mix with a beat turn-around around 2 minutes in, followed by swirling synths. 018 Bright, Grooving 2009

Title: Corncob
Genre: Jazz
Length: 0:00
Instrumentation: Banjo, Bass, Drumset
Tempo: 146

Bouncy country tune featuring fast banjo picking and grooving shuffle on the drumset. Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 2009

Title: Desert City
Genre: World
Length: 1:29
Instrumentation: Percussion, Dulcimer
Tempo: 86

Middle Eastern atmospheric, sort of chill. This piece is easy to loop. 046 Grooving, Mysterious, Relaxed 2009

Title: Home Base Groove
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 0:22
Instrumentation: Guitar, Strings, Xylophone
Tempo: 87

Short loopable piece meant for a video game section. 029 Bright, Grooving 2009

Title: The North
Genre: World
Length: 0:20
Instrumentation: Percussion, Flute, Trombones
Tempo: 93

Loopable small composition reminiscent of North American traditional music. 040 Grooving, Mysterious, Mystical, 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: Nothing Broken
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:46
Instrumentation: Clarinets, Flute, Harpsichord, Guitar, Organ, Kit
Tempo: 158

In this bright and bouncy piece, clarinets carry the main melody, with the flutes entering occasionally. Guitar in the background with the kit. Harpsichord also used in the background, however Organ is more prominent. Around 1:20, Harpsichord takes over, however the other instruments come back in after about 11 seconds. 021 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 2009

Title: Smooth Move
Genre: Funk
Length: 1:04
Instrumentation: Bass, High Hat, Snare
Tempo: 120

A Simple Bass Groove with High Hat and Snare behind it. The repeated bass line is good for dancing. 007 Driving, Grooving 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: Gustav Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:15
Instrumentation: Strings, Gong, Drums, high clicks
Tempo: 132

A grooving sting featuring percussion and low staccato strings. Action, Driving, Grooving, Intense, Suspenseful 2009

Title: Kick Shock
Genre: Electronica
Length: 1:03
Instrumentation: Synth Keys, Synth Drums, Triangle, Electronics
Tempo: 138

Poppy electronic dance piece, thick with synths and phasing. Strong lead synth melody in beginning, ends with exposed drum part. 029 Action, Aggressive, Bright, Driving, Grooving 2008

Title: One Sly Move
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:42
Instrumentation: EP, Kit, Synths, Guitar
Tempo: 95

A slow, relaxed, electronic piece. This piece heavily uses EP and Synths. From 1:01 to 1:20 all goes silent except the EP. Mainly a synth and EP piece, guitar and kit in the background. 007 Grooving, Mysterious, Relaxed, Somber 2008

Title: Flutey Funk
Genre: Funk
Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Flute
Tempo: 90

Starts off strong with bass, kit and flute. Flute taking melody throughout the piece. Bass and kit in the background throughout, however bass is prominent over kit. 011 Bouncy, Grooving 2008

Title: Blipotron
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:29
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 124

An electronica piece with lots of beeps intermittently throughout. Starts slowly, intensifies after 46 seconds. Strong bass beats in the background after 46 seconds. 029 Bouncy, Driving, Grooving 2008

Title: Danse of Questionable Tuning
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:06
Instrumentation: Piano, Cello,

Interesting piano and cello piece. As title suggests, there is some questionable tuning. Piece begins with piano, brings in cello around 00:05, both continue until the end of the piece. 021 Bouncy, Grooving, Somber 2008

Title: Cool Intro
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:17
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Organ

A cool short intro written for a writing podcast. Kit and bass used throughout. Organ used mainly in the beginning. Calming, Grooving 2008

Title: Double O
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:55
Instrumentation: Synths

A weird medley containing synths. Recorded beats throughout. Starting at 1:30 human speech saying "Double O" is used. Continues for the next 30 seconds. 007 Bouncy, Grooving, Mystical 2008

Title: Cold Funk
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:48
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit, EP, Bells
Tempo: 112

A calming rock piece. Repeated guitar chords as well as bass throughout. Very light use of bells. Great for looping if needed. 011 Calming, Grooving, Relaxed 2008

Title: Surf Inspector
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:20
Instrumentation: Guitar, Kit, Bass, Vibes
Tempo: 120

Bouncy piece, usable in spy setting. Stays similar throughout, easily looped, if necessary. Bouncy, Grooving 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: Happy Alley
Genre: Pop
Length: 1:20
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 112

Very upbeat and peppy piece with an usual bridge, all driven by an acoustic guitar. 017 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving, Uplifting 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: Backed Vibes (clean)
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:48
Instrumentation: Bass, Vibes

Cool background jazz sound. 014 Grooving, Relaxed 2008

Title: Feelin Good
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:45
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ
Tempo: 131

A super-peppy mindless strumming feel-good sort of piece. 024 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving, Humorous, Uplifting 2008

Title: Funkorama
Genre: Funk
Length: 3:21
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, Synth
Tempo: 101

Clean audio mix with an interesting electronic drum kit and odd chord progressions. Nice grooving bass line. 011 Grooving, Uplifting 2008

Title: Guiton Sketch
Genre: World
Length: 0:34
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit

Very short and energetic piece - but it can be easily looped, the end lines up perfectly with the beginning. Bouncy, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2008

Title: Bass Vibes
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:49
Instrumentation: Bass, Electric Piano, Kits
Tempo: 116

This piece gets a little atonal in parts. 014 Grooving, Relaxed 2008

Title: Takeover of the 8-bit Synths
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:33
Instrumentation: Guitar, Kit, Synths
Tempo: 90

This... uhh... hmm... let's call it 'experimental' piece starts out with vanilla guitar and rock drums, and gets progressively crazier as the 8-bit synths take over the piece. Maximum anarchy starts around the 3-minute point. 021 Grooving, Humorous, Unnerving 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: Night Cave
Genre: African
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Kalimba, Marimba, Percussion
Tempo: 104

Loose groove with a nice active bell part, and an overloud kalimba. 001 Calming, Grooving, Mystical, Relaxed 2008

Title: Phat Sketch
Genre: Electronica
Length: 1:05
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 120

Sizzling fat analog bass line with a little beat. 018 Aggressive, Grooving 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: Expeditionary
Genre: World
Length: 3:10
Instrumentation: Percussion, Kalimba, Basses, Flute
Tempo: 114

A sort of African/European salad mix of sounds. 001 Grooving, Mysterious, Mystical, Relaxed, 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: Back on Track
Genre: Latin
Length: 1:20
Instrumentation: Conga, Kit, Bass, Shakers
Tempo: 120

A percussion-loaded piece with a cut out in the middle for dialog (or whatever you like). 015 Bright, Grooving 2008

Title: Backed Vibes
Genre: Jazz
Length: 3:48
Instrumentation: Bass, Vibes, Misc

Cool background jazz sound with additional mechanical clicks and beeping. 014 Grooving, Relaxed 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: Lachaim
Genre: World
Length: 3:31
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Guitar, Clarinet, Trombone, Sax, Violin
Tempo: 148

Klezmer band arrangement. 046 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 2008

Title: Cantina Blues
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 0:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Voice, Saz
Tempo: 120

Interesting mix of styles. 025 Grooving, Intense 2008

Title: Human Beat
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:08
Instrumentation: People
Tempo: 150

Four layers of human sounds making a catchy beat. 021 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving, Humorous 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: Savannah (Sketch)
Genre: World
Length: 3:24
Instrumentation: Marimba, Choir, Percussion
Tempo: 82

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. Loping feel in 3/4 time. 001 Grooving, Relaxed, Uplifting 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: Greko (Sketch)
Genre: World
Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Bouzouki, Percussion, Vocals
Tempo: 72

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 is a hybrid of latin, greek, and R&B... as best I can figure. 046 Bright, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2007

Title: AhDah
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:52
Instrumentation: EP, Percussion, Voice, Synth, Organ
Tempo: 135

A tight slightly funky EP and drum machine driven piece featuring female voice. 018 Grooving, Relaxed 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: Vibe Ace
Genre: Jazz
Length: 1:01
Instrumentation: Vibres, Bass, Kit, Synths
Tempo: 130

Starts more synthy ends more organic. Bouncy, Grooving, Relaxed 2007

Title: Disco Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:16
Instrumentation: Synths
Tempo: 132

Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 2007

Title: Bama Country
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:32
Instrumentation: Harmonica, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Kit, Accordion
Tempo: 100

Deep South-type country music. Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 2007

Title: Beach Bum
Genre: Rock
Length: 0:52
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit

Typical surf-type music. 024 Driving, Grooving 2007

Title: Five Card Shuffle
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 2:15
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 122

Walkin' along blues shuffle. Accellerates beginning to end. 031 Grooving 2007

Title: Perigrine Grandeur
Genre: World
Length: 3:41
Instrumentation: Percussion, Distorted Dulimer, Bass
Tempo: 122

High energy distorted stringed instruments float above a tribal-type beat. 001 Driving, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 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: Hot Swing
Genre: Jazz
Length: 0:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Saxes, Piano, Kit, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet
Tempo: 144

A nice upbeat swing tune with a chenge-up in the middle, and big ending. 014 Bouncy, Bright, Grooving 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: 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: Tech Talk
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:01
Instrumentation: Kit, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Xylophone
Tempo: 140

Designed for the backing music of a technology monologue; this is EQed to be compatible with voice-overs. It is a very brisk pace - with a couple half speed lines to keep it moving, but not annoying. 025 Intense, Driving, 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: Dispersion Relation
Genre: Jazz
Length: 4:04
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Piano, Vibes, Trumpet, Flute
Tempo: 103

A neat little upbeat jazz piece with a crazy bouncy bass and overactive drummer. 014 Bright, Grooving 2007

Title: Avant Jazz
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:41
Instrumentation: Vibes, Bass, Percussion, Sax, Trumpet
Tempo: 116

Filtered vibe and horns play against a relentless bass and percussion section. 007 Grooving, Unnerving 2007

Title: Vegas Glitz
Genre: Jazz
Length: 0:51
Instrumentation: Saxes, Piano, Kit, Brass
Tempo: 92

This sounds happier than anything with parallel chords should. 007 Bouncy, Grooving, Humorous 2007

Title: Matt's Blues
Genre: Blues
Length: 2:46
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, Harmonica
Tempo: 90

Nice Americana blues. Courtesy GarageBand... with some help. 011 Bouncy, Grooving 2007

Title: Fork and Spoon
Genre: Funk
Length: 3:16
Instrumentation: B3, Clav, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 120

Super-funky organ piece. 011 Grooving 2007

Title: Sinfonia No. 3 in D Major - BWV 789
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Pipe organ
Tempo: 98

Bach's 3-part invention with a hip beat and bass. The notes are all Bach's, but are not all in the correct order. Grooving 2006

Title: Aitech
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:30
Instrumentation: Kit, Percussion, Electronic
Tempo: 105

Hard rock beat with electronic elements grooving in. 025 Grooving, Bright 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: Long Time Coming
Genre: Electronica
Length: 4:34
Instrumentation: Electronic, Synth
Tempo: 120

No description available at this time. 018 Driving, Action, Grooving 2006

Title: Accralate
Genre: African
Length: 5:05
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba
Tempo: 78

African-inspired lazy drum ensemble. Feel change in the middle; Tempo change near the end. Lots of polyrhythms. This piece exhibits some phantom notes athat you hear, but don't really exist. Hard to explain. Batu, Conga, Marimba, Agogo, Cowbell, Clave. 001 Grooving 2006

Title: C-Funk
Genre: Funk
Length: 2:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Guitar, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Percussion

More funk than disco, but more disco than rock. Bongos and guitar reminiscent of a certain genre of film from the 70's. 011 Grooving 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: Untitled African rhythm
Genre: African
Length: 1:37
Instrumentation: Percussion
Tempo: 124

Small drum ensemble playing a simple African rhythm. Mildy aggressive sounding. Tumba/Conga/Shakers/etc. Grooving 2005

Title: Kumasi Groove
Genre: African
Length: 3:42
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba
Tempo: 110

Small drum ensemble based loosely on west African styles. This one is pretty laid back. Tumba/Conga/Quinto/Marimba/Shakers/etc. 001 Grooving 2005

Title: Kumasi Groove (plus flugelhorn)
Genre: African
Length: 3:42
Instrumentation: Percussion, Marimba, Flugelhorn
Tempo: 110

Small drum ensemble based loosely on west African styles. This version also features a be-bop flugelhorn solo. Tumba/Conga/Quinto/Marimba/Shakers/etc. 001 Grooving 2005

Title: Semi-Funk
Genre: Jazz
Length: 2:08
Instrumentation: Kit, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Bass, Bari Sax

Horn Section with a couple of solos. Nice hook, and the upright bass is beautiful. 011 Grooving 2005

Title: No Frills Cumbia
Genre: Latin
Length: 3:56
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Organ, Flute
Tempo: 84

A basic cumbia. 015 Grooving 2004

Title: Style Funk
Genre: Funk
Length: 5:07
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Wah Guitar, Electric Guitar, Horn Section

Cool, cool funk. Some horns for punctuation. 011 Grooving, Bright 2004

Title: Protofunk
Genre: Funk
Length: 3:02
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Wah Guitar

Lots of guitar effects built over a clean beat. Dan Ritter on guitar. 011 Grooving, Bright 2004

Title: Intuit
Genre: Electronica
Length: 7:50

I chose the sound palate, and then assembled the piece without listening to it. The interesting bit is that it was assembled visually - looking at the waveform profiles. This is my first one, and the sound selections are all amiable. I am unsure of the genre. Trance? 018 Mysterious, Mystical, Grooving 2004

Title: Legend of One
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:19
Tempo: 90

Dark electronic piece with piano carrying the interest. 018 Grooving, Unnerving, Mystical 2003

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