Australian Composer John Macdonald has been writing exciting and original music for many years, and we consider him a great new talent for our site! His music is chiefly instrumental and covers genres such as classical, contemporary, easy listening, Celtic, meditation, marches, waltzes and even some fun polkas! John's moods include romantic, chillout, suspense, dramatic, inspirational and stylistic pieces suitable for TV, Film, Radio and other media applications. Many pieces were composed for recreational purposes and thematic music -- perfect to enliven our clients' productions.
During his developing period John Macdonald studied for his A M E B exams and specialised in piano, singing, and theory at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and with private teachers. While working as a music teacher, he conducted several school choirs. During his career, some of John's compositions from his Freedom At Last CD have been broadcast on a TV station in Perth, Western Australia, garnering additional fans for his music. To date John has released 11 CDs, consisting mainly of instrumental music covering a variety of genres.
Surprise beginning leads to reflection with some sharp interactions. Suitable for products including public announcements, outdoor scenes, building scenes, advertising, opening of a documentary on changing attitudes and styles, a political scene or a news commentary. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Hear the castanets drawing you away to the Caribbean sands and the steel drums capturing the magic of the island beat, competing for rhythm with the ukulele. Ideal for summer holiday promotion, for cruising the islands, for documentaries and credits, as well as film/TV, instrumentals and radio. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
The exquisite notes of the thrilling piano tremolos vibrate throughout the music as the listener responds to the gurgling stream and the scintillating calls of the birds. A must for those who love nature and the environment. Suitable for soothing meditation and relaxation. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Piano
Hear the castanets drawing you away to the Caribbean sands and the steel drums capturing the magic of the island beat, competing for rhythm with the ukulele. Ideal for summer holiday promotion, for cruising the islands, for documentaries and credits, as well as film/TV, instrumentals and radio. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Rustic Peace is about rural tranquility exemplified by strings, woodwind and grand piano. There are sensitive solo renditions by the grand piano and later by the strings. Suitable for Discovery Channel,nature, environment, epic themes, TV/movie, meditation, reflection, instrumental background. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Miscellaneous
Suitable background for office or political scene. Impending change and background for news commentary or documentary where a new slant is taking place. Begins and ends with expectations. Could be used to introduce a documentary relating to work practises, natural changes and environment. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Hear the castanets drawing you away to the Caribbean sands and the steel drums capturing the magic of the island beat, competing for rhythm with the ukulele. Ideal for summer holiday promotion, for cruising the islands, for documentaries and credits, as well as film/TV, instrumentals and radio. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Hear the castanets drawing you away to the Caribbean sands and the steel drums capturing the magic of the island beat, competing for rhythm with the ukulele. Ideal for summer holiday promotion, for cruising the islands, for documentaries and credits, as well as film/TV, instrumentals and radio. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Grandview Terrace is about privileged family life and peoples emotional responses expressed in musical form. Just right for Discovery Channel, History Channel, romantic episodes, period settings, TV/film, country style living, environment, documentary or a biography with emotional overtones. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Spring is here and the butterflies are darting in and out among the flowers and bushes to the rhythm of the piano keys. Excellent for introduction to Nature Channel, environment, advertising of new ideas or products, children's program, garden show or fantasy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Piano and strings get together to create a rhythmic impact of a donkey trotting along a Mediterranean road and the strings create a jocular hee haw for the listeners enjoyment. Suitable for cartoon, circus/carnival, fairytale, fantasy, Gypsy, rural/country, Travel Channel, film/TV instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
The piano solo Down at the Frog Pond replicates the fun of the jumping frog. The rhythmic beat brings to life the unpredictable movement patterns of the frogs; bulging eyes and outstretched legs flying through the slimy jungle. Instrumental, Animal Music, Frog Theme Music
Piano and strings get together to create a rhythmic impact of a donkey trotting along a Mediterranean road and the strings create a jocular hee haw for the listeners enjoyment. Suitable for cartoon, circus/carnival, fairytale, fantasy, Gypsy, rural/country, Travel Channel, film/TV instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
That far away island holiday becomes a must as the musical instruments of the Caribbean carry you away to that tropical paradise. Suitable for beach party, Caribbean or South Seas adventure or holiday, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, credits, documentary, tropical. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Caribbean Music
Suitable for multi-scened promotion of real estate, domestic products, new vehicles or for intro to breaking news,family or college days, TV/film intro or rural setting.History Channel, Discovery Channel,for dramatic effect, for a night scene, for documentary introduction and for romantic scenes. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Buildup (pending)
Spring is here and the butterflies are darting in and out among the flowers and bushes to the rhythm of the piano keys. Excellent for introduction to Nature Channel, environment, advertising of new ideas or products, children's program, garden show or fantasy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
That far away island holiday becomes a must as the musical instruments of the Caribbean carry you away to that tropical paradise. Suitable for beach party, Caribbean or South Seas adventure or holiday, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, credits, documentary, tropical. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Caribbean Music
The gentle autumn breezes blow almost silently through the quivering branches as the leaves turn brighter shades then fall. Suitable for ballad, Discovery Channel, fairy tale, family/infant, family/toddler, lullaby, nature, environment, rural/country, Travel Channel, credits, documentary, film/TV, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
A thoughtful meditative piece of music with an intriguing downscale melody. Could be used to induce a relaxed feeling, for advertisers promoting health, and for social awareness or situations requiring a relaxed mind. Good for peaceful scenes or romantic interludes. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Begins with grand theme presented through octave strings with reverb. Suitable for active country or forest setting, Discovery Channel, History Channel, background music, environmental issues, rural pursuits, documentary, travel channel, TV/film, nature on the move, news commentary. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
An enduring romantic theme of true love exquisitely performed on piano and strings suitable for entertainment, easy listening, lounge music, medical drama, romantic epic, romantic new love, travel channel, wedding ceremony/engagement, film/TV instrumental, radio production, restaurant, credits, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
By Still Waters is suitable for period music pieces, changing rural environments, rustic meditation, background music or part of a documentary or TV/film where milder dramatic sequencing is required. Important use can be made in environment and nature topics and the Discovery Channel. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Harmonic interplay between piano and strings. Setting is a new delightful place to roam, holiday spot, an island scene, somewhere filled with romance, or a place to meditate. Glissando carries you away, and rubarto emphasises that life is gently improving. Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century
The piano solo, Down at the Frog Pond, replicates the fun of the jumping frog. The rhythmic beat brings to life the unpredictable movement patterns of the frogs; bulging eyes and outstretched legs flying through the slimy jungle. Instrumental, Animal Music, Frog Theme Music
The bridge to somewhere executed by the piano and the strings takes the believer to a new and emchanting world that exists beyond the ordinary imagination of life. Suitable for entertainment, fantasy, mystery, travel channel, tropical, film/TV instrumental, radio production, muzak, phone on-hold, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
The exquisite notes of the thrilling piano tremolos vibrate throughout the music as the listener responds to the gurgling stream and the scintillating calls of the birds. A must for those who love nature and the environment.Suitable for soothing meditation and relaxation. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Piano
Storm receding into background. Aftermath, poignant memories, destruction, realisation, contrasting melodies. All seems lost but there is still hope.
Thematic material suitable for dramatic film or TV. Documentary showing the effects of a changing pace on a culture or environment. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
As the music plays the pace of the bouncing ball makes a consistant rhythmic impact.Suitable for birthday party, cartoon, entertainment, fairy tale, family/infant, family/toddler, game show, nature, party/general, slapstick, sports/fitness, credits, informercial, radio production,video game. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Roaming Free presents a panorama of hills and glens, of peoples lives, struggles, successes and personal endeavours. Suitable for music/TV themes or background, documentary, historical segment or news commentary. Classical guitar solo. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Spring is here and the butterflies are darting in and out among the flowers and bushes to the rhythm of the piano keys. Excellent for Nature Channel, environment, advertising of new ideas or products, garden show, children's program, Discovery Channel fantasy, Travel Channel, radio production,, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Full orchestra accompanied by drums and strings commences with a forshadowing of the terrors of war that is to come. Suitable for any war theme or military action, documentary on the results of war, breaking news, History Channel, film/TV instrumental, or a climactic beginning or ending to a drama. Instrumental, Military Music, Battle Preparation Orchestral Epic
Hear the castanets drawing you away to the Caribbean sands and the steel drums capturing the magic of the island beat, competing for rhythm with the ukulele. Ideal for summer holiday promotion, for cruising the islands, for documentaries and credits, as well as film/TV, instrumentals and radio. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Prestissimo! prestissimo! as the pianist's fingers fly over the keys to simulate the incredible speed of the hummingbird's wings. Suitable for cartoon, chase scene, comedy, entertainment, fairy tale, fantasy, nature, slapstick, credits, flash animation, video game, news/energize. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Hectic Music
One more day just like the previous one but yet it is starting to take on a new direction. It is different! Suitable for phone on-hold, Discovery Channel, History channel, news commentary, nature, environment, documentary, ident or signature, background music, TV/film instrumental, radio production, Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
That far away island holiday becomes a must as the musical instruments of the Caribbean carry you away to that tropical paradise. Suitable for beach party, Caribbean or South Seas adventure or holiday, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, credits, documentary, tropical. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Caribbean Music
The piano solo Down at the Frog Pond replicates the fun of the jumping frog. The rhythmic beat brings to life the unpredictable movement patterns of the frogs; bulging eyes and outstretched legs flying through the slimy jungle. Instrumental, Animal Music, Frog Theme Music
One more day just like the previous one but yet it is starting to take on a new direction. It is different! Suitable for phone on-hold, Discovery Channel, History channel, news commentary, nature, environment, documentary, ident or signature, background music, TV/film instrumental, radio production, Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
One more day just like the previous one but yet it is starting to take on a new direction. It is different! Suitable for phone on-hold, Discovery Channel, History channel, news commentary, nature, environment, documentary, ident or signature, background music, TV/film instrumental radio producti, Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
One more day just like the previous one but yet it is starting to take on a new direction. It is different! Suitable for phone on-hold, Discovery Channel, History channel, news commentary, nature, environment, documentary, ident or signature, background music, TV/film instrumental radio producti, Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
One more day just like the previous one but yet it is starting to take on a new direction. It is different! Suitable for phone on-hold, Discovery Channel, History channel, news commentary, nature, environment, documentary, ident or signature, background music, TV/film instrumental radio production, Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
Piano and strings get together to create a rhythmic impact of a donkey trotting along a Mediterranean road and the strings create a jocular hee haw for the listeners enjoyment. Suitable for cartoon, circus/carnival, fairytale, fantasy, Gypsy, rural/country, Travel Channel, film/TV instrumental. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
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