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Elizabeth C. Axford
California composer Elizabeth C. Axford is an award-winning songwriter and pianist with over 27 years in the industry. Her music can be heard in the films "The Chosen One" (starring Rob Schneider, Steve Buscemi, and Holland Taylor) and "Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawings," as well as in multiple episodes of The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Saturday Night Live, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Days of Our Lives, Poker After Dark, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Swift Justice with Nancy Grace, and Sit and Be Fit. Elizabeth has received three ASCAPLUS Awards.
Elizabeth C. Axford has a Master of Arts degree in music from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from the University of Illinois. During her 27 years of teaching studio piano and voice, she has done hundreds of arrangements for piano and keyboards, as well as composed original piano pieces, instrumentals, and songs. She is the author of two critically acclaimed music reference books, "Traditional World Music Influences in Contemporary Solo Piano Literature" and "Song Sheets to Software - A Guide to Print Music, Software, Instructional Media, and Web Sites for Musicians" Book/CD-ROM.
Elizabeth's music has been included in TV commercials, videos, DVDs, artist CDs, websites, video games, greeting cards, gift bags, and musical theatre productions, and has also been performed or licensed for use at the Stjärnbandet Festival, The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, The Lang Company, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The National Trust, Theatre on Main, and more. She is an active member of many professional music organizations including NSAI, ASCAP, NARAS (voting member), CMA (voting member), TI: ME, MTNA, and MTA
Fun, uptempo, whimsical version of the traditional, classic ode to America's favorite past time; featuring an old-tyme street orchestra complete with horns, drums, tuba, trombone, strings, and more; great music for a fun summer film or TV scene at the ball park or baseball-related video game. Instrumental, Sports Music, Baseball Music
Unique arrangement of the popular, secular, 16th-century English carol from the West Country of England; instrumentation includes bells, electric piano, piano, and synthesizer; perfect for a ringtone or holiday e-greeting or as background music in a film, TV, commercial, or video project. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Beautiful, touching, poignant love ballad about missing someone either after a break up or as a result of a death or other loss; perfect for a touching moment in a film or TV project; beautiful acoustic guitar and keyboard work; excellent vocal. Female Vocals, Pop Music, Pop Ballads
Fun, punchy, "olde tyme" piano arrangement of the classic American folk song; great background track for a commercial, film, TV, video, video game, or Thanksgiving themed project; could also work for a children's or animal themed project. Instrumental, Americana Music, Americana Roots
Used to teach children the English alphabet in kindergartens, pre-schools, and homes around the world; theme is that used by Mozart for his piano variations "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman"; sweet, uplifting melody in a charming arrangement; perfect for any children's product or film/TV project. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Fun, uptempo, whimsical version of the traditional, classic ode to America's favorite past time; featuring an old-tyme street orchestra complete with horns, drums, tuba, trombone, strings, and more; great music for a fun summer film or TV scene at the ball park or baseball-related video game. Instrumental, Circus Music, Carousel Waltz Music
Fun, uptempo, whimsical version of the traditional, classic ode to America's favorite past time; featuring an old-tyme street orchestra complete with horns, drums, tuba, trombone, strings, and more; great music for a fun summer film or TV scene at the ball park or baseball-related video game. Instrumental, Sports Music, Baseball Music
Famous tune written in 1850 by Stephen Foster (1826–1864), known as the "father of American music," who was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century; fun, uptempo piano arrangement great for a comical film, TV, or video project; classic American "horse race" melody. Instrumental, Folk Music, Traditional Folk
Famous tune written in 1850 by Stephen Foster (1826–1864), known as the "father of American music," who was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century; fun, uptempo piano arrangement great for a comical film, TV, or video project; classic American "horse race" melody. Instrumental, Sports Music, Horse Racing Music
Classic graduation ceremony march by English composer Sir Edward Elgar; played at graduation ceremonies of all levels around the world; piano keyboard instrumental with effects. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Edward Elgar
National anthem of the USA; lyrics come from a poem written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key; poem was set to the tune of a popular British drinking song written by John Stafford Smith, already popular in the USA, and renamed "The Star-Spangled Banner." Horn and string arrangement, background music. Instrumental, National Anthems, US National Anthem
Beautiful and enchanting traditional melody heard at Hanukkah time; the unique Klezmer-like instrumentation includes chimes, electric piano, indigenous winds, synthesizer, and woodwinds; great background music for any Hanukkah celebration or film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Hanukkah Music
Romantic Era German composer Ludwig van Beethoven's popular Minuet in G major, WoO 10, No. 2 is a composition originally written for orchestra, but was lost and only an arrangement for piano could be found; the minuet is in ternary form or ABA; great romantic background for film, TV, or video. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period, Ludwig van Beethoven
One movement sonata by Italian Baroque Era composer Domenico Scarlatti; originally written for harpsichord or the earliest pianofortes; Scarlatti wrote 555 single-movement keyboard sonatas; charming, delightful, fast tempo; binary form, contrasting sections; Baroque ornamentation. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Domenico Scarlatti
Fast tempo Prelude in G Major composed by German-English Baroque Era composer G. F. Handel, born in the same year as Bach and Scarlatti (1685); perfect for a royal court dance scene or romantic interlude in a film, TV, or video project; would work for a scene of cute animals chasing one another. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, George Frideric Handel
Stars and Stripes Forever March, aka National March of the United States; composed by John Philip Sousa, aka "The March King," an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known particularly for American military and patriotic marches; perfect for a July 4th celebration; piano duet. Instrumental, Americana Music, American Patriotic Music, John Philip Sousa
Traditional favorite Hanukkah/Chanukah song; happy, upbeat, lively 60-second instrumental with Klezmer-like instrumentation; common time, danceable tune perfect for any Hanukkah project or celebration. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Hanukkah Music
Short, sweet, 17th Century Baroque keyboard piece by Jean-Baptiste de Lully, an Italian composer who spent most of his life working in the court of King Louis XIV of France; quick tempo representative of his work; minor-major-minor ABA form; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period
Happy, upbeat arrangement of a favorite traditional, secular English Christmas carol; keyboard instrumental featuring unique synth sounds; perfect for a ringtone, holiday e-greeting, web site, or background music for film, TV, or advertising. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Uptempo, energetic, country instrumental track perfect for a film or TV project, infomercial, or radio ad; this engaging, lively, and upbeat track evokes loads of positive energy; background track for song (vocal track) of same name. Instrumental, Country Music, Contemporary Country Music
Original Hanukkah/Chanukah song with Klezmer-like instrumentation; contrasting minor and major key sections; rhythmic, danceable song great for any Hanukkah celebration or film/TV/video project. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Hanukkah Music
Israeli national anthem; the unique Klezmer-like instrumentation in this arrangement includes electric piano, strings, synthesizer, and woodwinds; perfect for any Jewish-related film, TV or video project, web site, or e-greeting. Instrumental, National Anthems, Israel National Anthem
Traditional favorite Hanukkah/Chanukah song; lively, upbeat Klezmer-like instrumental with unique synthesizer sounds/instrumentation perfect for a film, TV, video, e-greeting, or web site project. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Hanukkah Music
Sentimental, ballad-like instrumental perfect for a reflective moment in a film, TV, or video project; evokes a sense of coming home, a long journey, or missing someone; layered synth sounds with a delicate piano touch. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Allegro, classical gigue by English composer William Duncombe; 6/8 meter in C Major; perfect for a charming or witty scene in a film or TV project; public domain; solo piano instrumental. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period
Ominous sounding, descriptive solo piano instrumental by Hungarian Romantic Era composer and pianist Stephen Heller; Op. 47, No. 3 "Études pour former au sentiment du rhythme et à l'expression"; 6/8 meter, Allegretto con moto; evokes a feeling of eminent danger, drama, suspense, or uncertainty. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Dramatic piano solo instrumental by Austrian-born French composer of the Classical Era Ignaz Joseph Pleyel; he was the 24th of 38 children!; this medium tempo piano piece works well as an "entrance piece" as the title suggests; contrasting dynamic sections; repeated rhythmic motive; contemplative. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Dreamy, ethereal, beautiful Prelude in G Major by Johann Kuhnau, a German composer, organist, and harpsichordist in the Baroque Era; perfect for a touching, poignant scene in a film, TV, or video project; dramatic right hand arpeggios and dynamic contrast at a medium fast tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Stately scherzo by Romantic Era German composer Cornelius Gurlitt; medium tempo, mixed registers; great for a royal court ballroom dance scene or playful moment in a film or TV project; also good for a brief, comical romantic interlude; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Fun, whimsical, playful, quick solo classical piano piece by German composer, organist, and music professor Daniel Gottlob Turk; great for a fun, lighthearted moment in a film or TV project; 18th century piano composition from Turk's well-respected Klavierschule, a teaching guide for the keyboard. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Medium tempo solo piano instrumental imitating the sound and echo of hunting horns by German composer, organist, and music professor Daniel Gottlob Turk; great for an "off to war" or hunting scene in a film or TV project; 18th century piano composition from Turk's well-respected Klavierschule. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
Features Baroque ornamentation; from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena; attributed to German composer and musician C. P. E. Bach, one of J. S. Bach's sons; fast, allegro solo piano/keyboard piece in G Major; originally written for harpsichord. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period
Traditional and popular Christmas carol from England; lyrics mention the ships sailing into Bethlehem, which is landlocked; nearest body of water is the Dead Sea, about 20 miles away; thus, the lyrics are a metaphor for the three wisemen, rather than actual ships; piano keyboard instrumental. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Quick tempo dance for solo piano by German Classical Era composer Christian Gottlob Neefe; Neefe started composing at the age of 12, and wrote mostly operas; he later became court organist in Bonn and was a teacher of Ludwig van Beethoven; great for a 30 second commercial spot; repeated motif. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Hectic Music
Sonatina in the Antique Style, Op. 157, #4 in C Major by German composer, pianist, and teacher Fritz Spindler is a fast, happy, light classical piece for solo piano instrumental from the Romantic Era; evokes a feeling of fun and adventure; great for a romantic scene or one with children or animals. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Fast, fun piano solo instrumental by French Romantic Era pianist, composer, and pedagogue Felix Le Couppey; great for a fast, animated chase scene such as animals chasing one another in a video game or film or TV project; great comical 30 second commercial or radio ad background music. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Hectic Music
Short, quick, simple German Dance in C Major by German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven; he was the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic Eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period, Ludwig van Beethoven
Muzio Clementi was a celebrated Italian classical music musician, composer, pianist, piano teacher, orchestral conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer; he was the first to write specifically for the piano; famous piano sonatina in C Major from the Classical Era; 2nd movement. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period
Edgy, tense, suspenseful Etude for solo piano by Italian Romantic Era composer Giuseppe Concone; great for an intense, suspicious scene in a film or TV project or a 60 second commercial or radio ad; famous Italian master of singing and pianoforte; teacher of piano, singing, theory and composition. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
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