Currently based in Nashville, musician and composer Duane Spencer has played with a long and varied list of artists, including Van Morrison, Fred Lipsius, Roly Salley, Richard Bell, Clark Pierson, John Hall, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Kate Taylor, Bobby Cochran, and Mark Volman. At age 17 he landed a position playing behind Van Morrison during his “Brown-Eyed Girl” era, and throughout the 70’s he was a member of the legendary Martha's Vineyard acoustic band Mr. Timothy Charles Duane (aka TCD) playing ukulele, guitar, drums, percussion, clarinet, trombone, and violin.
In the 1980’s Duane Spencer toured the Northeast with the soca group Target Rhythm Band, and he co-wrote the lullaby "Jason & Ida" with Columbia artist Kate Taylor, featuring James Taylor on guitar and vocals, Carly Simon on vocals, Will Lee on bass, and Don Grolnick on piano. He has played at many of the most prestigious venues in Nashville, including the Bluebird Café and the Nashville City Club, and he currently plays 4 nights per week at a popular restaurant in the heart of legendary Music Row. Duane's ultimate passion lies in the music that he shares with Paulette Licitra writing, recording, and performing together as Duette. His catalog has been used on compilation releases, documentary films, and promotional presentations.
Rousing rhythmic happy anthem, joyous theme for celebration, hero's success, dancing reunion, love found, connections made, hero's arrival after a long journey, reaching the peak, happy climax for heartwarming closing credits. Moving and melodic for triumphant TV, films, recurring movie theme. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Beautiful vista of verdant hills, villas, and the panorama of blue waving ocean accompanied by a European classical guitar. Gulls soaring, spirits elated, a toast of sunset drinks... ting! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Plaintive haunting theme of loss and regret or uplifting discovery. Fluid, flowing pan flute inspiring dreamy reverie and inner exploration. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Flirtatious romantic dance. Lovers holding each others gaze, enticing, luring, scheming. The wistful sway of a European accordion, contemplative moments of reverie. Misty melencholy daydream. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
The happy ending or the wistful loss. In each story, sweet and true love lived. Or imagine turning the pages on the scrapbook of your life. French or Italian cafe atmosphere warmed by European accordion and classical guitar. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Pensive moments watching the quiet rain fall thinking of past loves, triumphs and losses. Reflective and contemplative, embracing and believing in the limitless wonderous world. European classical guitar duo. French or Italian cafe atmosphere. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Epic haunting ballad,forceful arrangement echoes throughout orchestration with horn and timpani accents. Dramatic background for character contemplating loneliness and existence. TV’s “House” type closing music. Cinematic montage. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Upbeat traveling music reminiscent of cinemascope technicolor European movies with a soundtrack of electric piano and rhythm ensemble. A sports car convertible sprightly navigating the verdant coastline hills. The tanned passengers smiling in the breeze. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Smooth Music
The touching story of a father’s poignant message to his two young children whom he’s lost contact with due to a broken family. Plaintive tribute and confession of how big his love is, how much is in his heart. Male Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Breezy, freewheeling, light-hearted, warm-hearted, charming, TV commercial, iPhone commercial, happy relationships, running in the field laughing holding hands Ukulele Piano, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
A mysterious story unfolding with energy in an exotic locale weaving rhythmic multi-level melodies within fluid upbeat percussion. Montage, motion music, hero in search of self (or others). Contemplative characters in pursuit of self-discovery. Blockbuster movie. Dramatic TV series. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Epic ballad of betrayal and self-reflection. Haunting, forceful arrangement echoes throughout orchestration with horn and timpani accents. Dramatic background for character contemplating loneliness and existence. TV’s “House” closing song, cinematic montage. Male Vocals, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
New romance, fresh start, happy beginnings, finding soul mate, at long last happiness, all the wonderful things two people in a new romance will do, suggestive possible mischievous menage a trois, Male Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Catchy, upbeat tale about the surprises and ironies of lost love and newfound loneliness. Folksy, indie sound with clever lyrics and arrangement, whimsical male singer, perfect for romantic comedy/drama (esp. movie credits), Friends-like sitcoms, TV’s "House" end song. Male Vocals, Country Music, Country Pop
Breezy, freewheeling, light-hearted, warm-hearted, charming, TV commercial, iPhone commercial, happy relationships, family running in the field laughing holding hands Ukulele Piano, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Carefree, breezy, high-spirited motion music with light-hearted accents & whistling. For freewheeling bicycling & cruising, car campaign ala Ford Fiesta, kids on fun vacation, happy romance montage, at the state fair, carnival, festival plus European flair, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Cute, happy, bouncy love song, quirky, repetitive, sweet singsong harmonic lullaby nursery rhyme lighthearted declaration of love. guy for girl, dad for daughter. The many fun ways to say I Love You. Romantic comedy TV & movies, kid’s TV & movies, family, animated features, cartoons. Male Vocals, Childrens Music, Childrens / English Vocals
Dancing beat jingle-bells energetic rousing rock ‘n roll 50’s 60’s beat Target-style Gap-style & Old Navy-style commercial Christmas Beach Party, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
War hero anthem about bravery and risks of combat, camaraderie, army buddies, unit loyalty. Vietnam-era real story told in Green Beret/Big Bad John style: narration & rousing rhythmic chorus. Combat and military movies and TV, 1960’s nostalgia, patriotic hymn. Male Vocals, Indie Rock Music, Indie Rock
Comforting dreamy mood warm family hugs around the hearth kids snuggled in bed snow falling cozy and heartening safe all’s well with the world happy ending sweet goodnight tucking kids in peaceful Hallmark-like commercials, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
Beer mug swinging festival and celebration. Fellini-esque parade of partying bon vivant. The European-style accordion and concertina accompany a playful spinning merry-go-round. Gypsy jamboree promenade to the tambourine rhythm. Instrumental, Circus Music, Circus Music
