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Cattails
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:39
Instruments: Banjo, Accordion, Guitar, Erhu, Violins
An acoustic guitar and a banjo create a drifting lull as an accordion and erhu play a languid melody. The accordion is slightly forceful, while the tremolo of the erhu is uncertain, creating an intertwined dialogue of two vastly different characters. The piece is calm and pensive, with subtle notes of East Asian and Country Western influences. 017 Bouncy, Calming, Relaxed 2010
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Wounded
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:21
Instruments: 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
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Gagool
Genre: Contemporary Length: 5:45
Instruments: 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
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Eternal Hope
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:44
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Helicon, French Horn, Choir
Building hopeful piece. Supported piano solo. 043 Calming, Uplifting, Relaxed 2007
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Atlantean Twilight
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:51
Instruments: Piano
Time ticks away in a far away place in this little new-age piece. 016 Mystical, Somber 2005
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Sovereign
Genre: Contemporary Length: 6:11
Instruments: 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
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In The West
Genre: Contemporary Length: 0:40
Instruments: Strings, Flute, Clarinet
Tempo: 120
The percussion and strings start off bright, but deceive you as they turn to a powerful minor key. The string bass plays a prominent role, interacting with and leading the treble to the sudden conclusion. 042 Suspenseful 2010
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Eastminster
Genre: Contemporary Length: 6:45
Instruments: Plucked Strings, Synths
The constant reverberating sound of rain and the perfect-fifth drone of the strings are calming, but have an air of suspense and tension about them, as if a drama is about to unfold. The koto plays a near continuous refrain, at times forcefully. Evoking pre-colonialist East Asia, the piece is beautiful and stoic in tone, especially as the koto asserts its dominance in the sixth minute and at the end. 010 Calming, Relaxed 2010
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Silver Blue Light
Genre: Contemporary Length: 5:50
Instruments: Guitar, Synths
Sparse in it’s instrumentation, Silver Blue Light is quiet and pensive with atmospheric synthesized chords and guitar.. There isn’t much of a melodic line to this piece until well into the fifth minute. In the third minute the guitar plays a few high notes, and the key changes briefly, which occurs again in the final twenty seconds as well.
027 Bright, Calming, Relaxed 2010
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When The Wind Blows
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:26
Instruments: Guitar, Synths
Several wind instruments play lilting melodies that are slow and meander through the piece, sometimes bordering on being slightly out of tune. The calm music has an edge of solemnity about it. The ever-present acoustic guitar is methodical and resembles a pulse – it exists but is forgotten, except when the guitar draws out the length of a note. 020 Calming, Somber 2010
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Porch Swing Days - faster
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:05
Instruments: Guitars, Bass, Kit, Percussion, Voice
Tempo: 130
Acoustic guitars play a constantly flowing feel-good melody, enhanced by an airy chorus that enters early in the piece. The music is bright and evokes a carefree attitude towards life and the troubles of the world. 028 Bright, Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2010
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Porch Swing Days - slower
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:36
Instruments: Guitars, Bass, Kit, Percussion, Voice
Tempo: 110
Acoustic guitars play a constantly flowing feel-good melody, enhanced by an airy chorus that enters early in the piece. The music is bright and evokes a carefree attitude towards life and the troubles of the world. 028 Bright, Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2010
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For Originz
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:39
Instruments: Strings, Choir, Percussion
Tempo: 55
Heavy strings play several chords before a violin enters with a sliding melody, in tandem with a woman’s voice and flute. The bass drums are barely perceptible, but accentuate the orchestra as the three melodic personalities float amongst the music. The music is full of wonder and power, and ends in a strong chord, evoking a connection with nature.
045 Bright, Calming, Mystical, Relaxed 2010
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Devastation and Revenge
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:05
Instruments: Synths, Percussion, Strings, Brass, Guitar, Voice
Tempo: 114
A low hum sets a dark and mysterious mood, but at 0:49 the orchestral strings, horns, and pounding drums begin, perfect as the background to the hero’s dilemma or impending battle scene. At 2:01 the music reaches a climax and builds into discordant, terrifying suspense. The ending, at 2:35, features a lone guitar and mournful vocals, depicting a great sadness and loss. 006 Eerie, Epic, Intense, Mystical, Somber, Suspenseful 2010
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Feather Waltz
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:30
Instruments: Piano
TBD Calming, Relaxed, Somber 2009
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Resignation
Genre: Contemporary Length: 0:54
Instruments: Piano, bass
Short piece with a very quiet and rich piano part - the bass is barely audible, for low-end support. Relaxed, Uplifting 2009
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Thinking of You
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:50
Instruments: Electric Piano
Nice piece for a narrative voice-over of good times past, present or future. Calming, Relaxed 2009
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Soporific
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:50
Instruments: Electric Piano, Bells, Percussion
Tempo: 84
A laid-back chill, and chilling piece. 007 Dark, Grooving, Relaxed, Somber 2009
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Swimmey Texture
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:05
Instruments: Piano, synths
Highly processed piano and synths that provide a deep, contemplative texture. 030 Calming, Relaxed 2009
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Blue Paint
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:11
Instruments: Piano
Calm piano solo centered around a repeating Ab motive. 20 seconds before end the motive expands slightly with an added harmony. 020 Calming, Relaxed, Somber 2009
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Smoother Move
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:38
Instruments: PIano
013 Calming, Somber 2009
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On the Passing of Time
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:45
Instruments: Piano
A slow somber piano piece. Small amount of reverb to the notes. Ends early, last 20 seconds dedicated to a fadeout. 013 Calming, Mystical, Somber 2008
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Memory Lane
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:51
Instruments: Piano
Casual, quiet piano solo for those introspective moments. 3/4 020 Calming, Dark, Relaxed, Somber 2008
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Revival
Genre: Contemporary Length: 17:26
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano, Kit
Tempo: 56
So you're thinking of doing a revival tour, but you don't have a band to back up your inspirational speech? Good news, good news indeed. This piece starts very thin, and builds a couple of times.
40 meg download. 017 Calming, Mystical, Relaxed, Uplifting 2008
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Impromptu in Quarter Comma Meantone
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:33
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu performed on a Steinway Model D tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone. This gives a very rich feel to the base chords, but leaves a couple of "wolf notes" in the gaps (most notably in the Ab). 2 minutes in, it lingers on the most out-of tune part of the scales.
Calming, Eerie, Somber 2008
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Impromptu in Blue
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:08
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu performed on a Steinway Model D tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone. In this piece the most out-of-tune notes give it a feel that is not often heard in contemporary piano music.
Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008
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Sovereign Quarter
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:51
Instruments: 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
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Bright Wish
Genre: Contemporary Length: 0:40
Instruments: Piano
A quick, bright piano piece with no pedaling. 002 Bouncy, Bright, Uplifting 2007
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Numinous Shine
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:18
Instruments: Synth
Tempo: 68
Non-threatening light synths moving slowly. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2007
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Aretes
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:36
Instruments: Piano, Synths, Choir
Tempo: 57
Solo piano surrounded by rich textures. 017 Calming, Uplifting 2007
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Simple Duet
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:19
Instruments: PIano, Violin
Tempo: 57
Slower, optimistic and simple duet. 028 Relaxed, Uplifting 2007
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Clear Waters
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:08
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 96
Simple and light of weight solo. 020 Calming, Relaxed 2007
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Earnest
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:37
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 48
6/8 apreggiations with a thin high melody. 013 Dark, Somber, Mysterious 2007
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Heartbreaking
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:36
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 72
Disappointment from hope. 013 Calming, Somber 2007
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Heartwarming
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:12
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 82
Quick and flowing like water, the piano is warm and bright, perfect for a romantic comedy or tender interlude. The melody is sweet and repeated four times in different refrains. First at the main register, then an octave lower at 0:12. After the bridge interlude at 0:23, the melody resumes at 0:35, and at 0:49 plays in a higher register, then slows to the final arpeggiated resolve. 002 Bouncy, Bright, Uplifting 2007
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Reaching Out
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:01
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 109
Rubato. 013 Calming, Somber 2007
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Reminiscing
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:32
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 54
Simple; mostly pentatonic. 028 Calming, Relaxed 2007
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There is Romance
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:17
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 93
Slow and poignant, this piece is excellent for depicting childhood love, the swelling love of adolescence, or the tender caresses of old age. The simple, elegant melody is exceptionally suitable to weddings, faith services, or as a theme to a story of lasting love. 028 Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2007
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Touching Story
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:06
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 30
Very very slow and changeable. 028 Relaxed, Uplifting 2007
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Two Together
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:56
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 78
Sparkly open voicings. 016 Calming, Bright 2006
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Winter Chimes
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:38
Instruments: Piano
Tempo: 83
Interesting piano solo with a repeated pedal in the right hand. Counterpoint on the final repeat. 016 Calming, Bright 2006
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Light Awash
Genre: Contemporary Length: 29:20
VERY LARGE FILE. This is a 30 minute atmospheric piece done entirely with slow attack synths. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2006
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White
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:04
Instruments: Piano
Easy flowing with highly differentiated right and left hand parts. 016 Relaxed, Calming 2006
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Sapphire Isle
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:11
Instruments: Piano
Arpeggiation and scales in an unusual chordal setting. 016 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006
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Vision of Persistence
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:44
Instruments: Piano
Rhythmically driven simple piece, high and sweet. 016 Bright, Uplifting 2006
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Cryptic Sorrow
Genre: Contemporary Length: 8:00
Instruments: Piano
Sad solo piano with a "reality" feel. Uneven meters. 013 Eerie, Somber, Dark 2006
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Moonstone
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:15
Instruments: Piano
Calm sort of piece played all and only on the black keys. 016 Relaxed, Calming 2006
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Awaiting Return
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:45
Instruments: Piano
Piano derivative of Holst's "Thaxted". 016 Relaxed, Somber, Uplifting 2006
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Overture
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:44
Instruments: Piano
Opening theme I wrote for Nosferatu. Striking chord structure. Sweet melody. 013 Uplifting, Mysterious, Dark 2006
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Village Dawn
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:26
Instruments: Piano
Light piece in 5/8 time with a Lydian subsection. 020 Mystical, Relaxed 2006
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March of the Mind
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:47
Instruments: Piano
Slightly disconcerting, while retaining some lightness. 020 Somber, Unnerving, Eerie, Mystical 2006
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Continue Life
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:54
Instruments: Piano
Solo new-age piano. 016 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006
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Midsummer Sky
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:54
Instruments: Piano
Solo new-age piano. 028 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006
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Friday Morning
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:30
Instruments: Piano
Simple, calm, open piano impromptu. 020 Relaxed, Calming 2006
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Parting of the Ways - Part 1
Genre: Contemporary Length: 9:23
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu in C Major. Development takes its time. 028 Relaxed, Calming 2006
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Parting of the Ways - Part 2
Genre: Contemporary Length: 6:38
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu in A Minor. Extreme dynamics may make this piece challenging to incorporate into projects. 028 Relaxed, Calming 2006
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Pride
Genre: Contemporary Length: 5:49
Instruments: Piano, Flute, Bass
028 Relaxed, Somber, Uplifting 2006
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Sad Trio
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:11
Instruments: Piano, Cello, English Horn
013 Somber, Dark, Calming 2006
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Bathed in the Light
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:46
Super light with some sweet cutting sounds. Round, full, and slow. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2006
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Modern Vibes
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:01
Modern Vibraphone composition. 4 mallet, plays with rhythm over the entire range of the instrument. Relaxed, Mystical 2006
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Space X-plorers
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:42
Background padding with an open wondrous feel. 030 Relaxed, Mysterious, Epic 2006
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Daytime TV Theme
Genre: Contemporary Length: 0:48
Instruments: Piano, Sax, Strings
Slow and deliberate. 042 Relaxed, Uplifting 2006
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Meditation Impromptu 01
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:32
Instruments: Piano
A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005
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Meditation Impromptu 02
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:09
Instruments: Piano
A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005
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Meditation Impromptu 03
Genre: Contemporary Length: 4:15
Instruments: Piano
A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005
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Luminous Rain
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:54
Instruments: Piano
An excellent impromptu in G Major. Interesting choices throughout. 002 Uplifting 2005
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Evening Fall (Piano)
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:45
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu 020 Dark, Calming, Eerie 2005
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Comfortable Mystery
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:56
Solo vintage electric piano. Not quite supernatural... more like surreal. Slow with descending arpeggios. 041 Relaxed, Eerie, Mystical, Calming 2005
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Daybreak
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:20
Solo vintage electric piano. Lounge/New Age. 007 Relaxed, Calming 2005
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Loss
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:13
Instruments: Piano
Dirge. Very slow, quiet, depressing. Occasionally punctuated with ornaments. 013 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2002
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Stoic Morning
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:35
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu. Bright and cheery, but never bubbly. It does change up into minor for a bit. 020 Uplifting 2000
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With the Sea
Genre: Contemporary Length: 2:43
Instruments: Piano
Darker, slow and contemplative impromptu. 013 Relaxed, Somber 2000
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Midday Dance
Genre: Contemporary Length: 1:31
Instruments: Piano
Impromptu piano solo with a strange little bounce rhythm. Catchy, and slightly "off". Ends on a fat rich chord. 002 Driving, Uplifting 2000
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Starry
Genre: Contemporary Length: 3:18
Instruments: Piano
C major with a minor IV chord. 016 Relaxed, Calming 1998
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