Michigan Composer Mathew Thornton has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Composition from Oakland University, and creates music in Dramatic Classical, New Age, Electronica, Folk, and Jazz genres. His compelling scores have won him the People's Choice Award, regional and local Emmy's, Addy's, and a London Art Director's Gold. With 20 years in the biz, his clients include Kellogg’s, Ford Motor Company, Sprint, General Mills, Jeep, Wrigley's Gum, McDonalds and more. Recently, Mathew scored the documentary “Sjaak The World,” which won the Indy Fest Award for filmmaker Brandon Green
In addition to scoring films and national commercials through the years, Mathew Thornton is a session player in great demand. He has recorded with The Ides of March and the World Stage Project, featuring members of Styx, 38 Special, Lynard Skynard, and other 80's rock icons. He has produced albums for a number of recording artists, and has a long list of advertising credits for national level spots.
Mathew's compositions are fresh and contemporary, exciting and dramatic, and he's a great find for our clients. From elegant orchestral music to funky Jazz and hot Electronica – Mathew’s music can bring a lively authenticity to films, commercials, documentaries, and various applications and new media projects.
Creeping Tension 2 is one of a series dramatic background tracks by this award winning composer that build tension like a twisting knot. Perfect for a film sequence, similar to the music found in thrillers like 24 or Inception. The splits allow the editor to build the scene perfectly. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Electronic
Creeping Tension 1 is one of a series dramatic background tracks by this award winning composer that build tension like a twisting knot. Perfect for a film sequence, similar to the music found in thrillers like 24 or Inception. The music pulses and undulates with a time ticking intensity, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Electronic
Creeping Tension 3 is one of a series dramatic background sound packs by this award winning composer that build tension like a twisting knot. Perfect for a film sequence, similar to the music found in thrillers like 24 or Inception. The music pulses and undulates with a time ticking intensity, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Electronic
Intimate electric guitar, very personal and warm. Perfect for an Indie movie or television scene! There is a sense of searching and introspection here, like something from Friday Night Lights or Slingblade. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
Intimate electric guitar, very personal and warm. Perfect for an Indie movie or television scene! There is a sense of searching and introspection here, like something from Friday Night Lights or Slingblade. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
A contemporary New Age piece from an award winning composer and session player. This music tells an emotional, moving love story, poignant and powerful in its simplicity. It is a thematic, tearful tune, far reaching and expansive in its soul searching composition. Impeccably produced and performed. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age track from an award winning composer and session player. A poignant underscore filled with emotion that helps tell a story. It begins questioning and probing then blossoms with a positive, uplifting turn that offers solutions and new possibilities. Impeccably produced. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Bossa nova meets American jazz with a rose in its teeth! This colorful track is a hot, energetic romp with Latin influences. Imagine a fun night bouncing around Rio in a sports car! A fusion of guitar styles with unbridled enthusiasm. A contemporary New Age track from an award-winning composer. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age track from an award winning composer and session player. This music is quirky and mischievous with a ton of character. Perfect for an Indie movie or TV show that needs a curious and slightly off balance musical theme! Something strange is afoot! Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Intimate electric guitar, very personal and warm. Perfect for an Indie movie or television scene! There is a sense of searching and introspection here, like something from Friday Night Lights or Slingblade. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Creeping Tension 1 is one of a series dramatic background tracks by this award winning composer that build tension like a twisting knot. Perfect for a film sequence, similar to the music found in thrillers like 24 or Inception. The music pulses and undulates with a time ticking intensity. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Industrial-Electronic (pending)
A neo classical, New Age piece from an award winning composer and session player. Imagine time lapse photography focused on the blooming of a lilly and then its inevitable decay. This music is organic and earthy, it lives and breathes with the ebb and flow of nature. It is warm, deep and expansive. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age guitar track from an award winning composer and session player. Perfect for an intimate Indie film scene. The music is reflective, lonesome. It calls to mind poignant emotional moments depicted in movies like Friday Night Lights, Juno or Slingblade. This track illuminates. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age track from an award-winning composer and session musician. Funky and eclectic, this track struts with attitude and lush, velvet sophistication. It slips through the urban nightscape with confidence and grace. The sleek guitar lead taunts with a foxy tale of intrigue. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age track from an award winning composer and session player. Thermals evokes a sense of flight, an eagle soaring on the wing, floating and drifting over the high desert. Light and airy, layered with warmth and confidence. Impeccably produced and recorded. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A contemporary New Age track from an award winning composer and session player. A coming of age tale that takes you on a journey from a dark place into the energetic light. Emotional conflict blooms into a triumphant celebration racing along in a fusion of exhilarating speed and lightness of being. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Intimate acoustic guitar and ukulele, very personal and warm. Perfect for an Indie movie or television scene! There is a sense of warmth and innocence. It has a very sweet tone, with a slightly southwestern American/Mexican ambience. A happy and very friendly little ditty, very fresh and giving. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Bossa nova from an award winning composer and session player. This sophisticated track sparkles with exquisite guitar licks and soaring, artful improvisation. Imagine scenes of the high life in the tony clubs of Rio. Sexy and smooth. The music undulates between coy, alluring and downright hot. Tasty, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
