Versatile US artist Rob Laber is an experienced composer, arranger, orchestrator, producer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist. He writes in a multitude of genres, including Dramatic, Orchestral, Latin, Jazz, Dance, New Age, RnB, Country, and Corporate, and he has a particular interest in creating vibrant, evocative World music. His work has appeared in TV, movies, hot commercials, recordings, and other unique media dramatizations. If you're looking for music that will take your project to the next level, check out Rob’s diverse catalog.
This is nervous, agitated, "something is going to happen" music. It supports the dramatic action of someone becoming increasingly worried, apprehensive and paranoid. It is the music of someone nervously driving some place in a car. Starting with quiet, nervous agitation it quickly builds to frantic. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Music depicts looking at the quiet wonder of the universe, perhaps through the port hole of a space craft. This is the music of profound isolation, depression, quiet horror and revelation. Ending diminishes to dovetail with speech or action. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Sensual, exciting, romantic, picturesque Italy. This music conjures a romantic gondola ride in Venice, dinner for two in romantic Florence; perhaps an afternoon in the Tuscan sun, or a visit to a favorite piazza in central Rome. Music that captures the essence of Italy, complete with mandolins. Instrumental, European, Italy
Music that captures the romantic, ever-youthful vibe of modern Paris. Sensual and mysterious, fashionable and youthful, sophisticated and somehow traditional; this music sets the background for love, travel, adventure, fashion and more. Also works for muzak applications or for commercial background, Instrumental, European, France
This is classic 60s,70s, 80s Tv detective or super hero theme music. With melody played by trumpets over driving disco rhythm, the music conjures the image of glamorous male or female action stars of the period a la Shaft, Pam Grier, Rockford Files or the popular blacksploitation films. Instrumental, Action, Theme Superhero
(60 sec) High energy action/chase music featuring electric buzz guitars, walking bass and wailing big band. This is high intensity action chase music: cars, guns, good guys, bad guys and lots of intense action. Music to animate an action scene or build anticipation for confrontation and action. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Jazz
Broad Patriotic/ Western USA instrumental theme a la Copeland. This music says "America". It depicts the great West, the historic cities and monuments, the heroes and the proud history of America and its people. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
You've entered a small cafe or tango club in Argentina. There's a small tango orchestra in one corner of the room and dancing couples on the floor. Enjoy the sensual elegance, grace, and romance of the modern tango. Instrumental, Latin, Tango
Dramatic theme or background evocative of Japan, China or Southeast Asia. This cinematic music captures the timeless traditions of the orient: an elegant tea house ceremony in Japan, sampans or junks in the harbors, peasants working in the rice fields, family life in China, or perhaps a love story. Instrumental, Asian, Asian
The glory days of ancient Rome. Dramatic theme evocative of the imperial Roman empire: Generals on the march; the senate; the imperial buildings; the emperor. Imagine Spartacus, Ben Hur, Caesar and the historic glory of the Roman Empire. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
This is ethereal, atmospheric, new age music for relaxing or contemplating the cosmos. Think about flying through fluffy white cumulus clouds, floating in water, receiving a sensual, soothing message, or sitting quietly in thought. This is the music for those activities. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Cool, restrained big band of the 50s-60s a la Count Basie. This lightly swinging instrumental evokes dancers, the Playboy era, Mad Men, or Sinatra era Las Vegas. Sets the tone for TV or movie scene from that period. Also supports cool commercial for travel or luxury fashion products. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Festive, energetic salsa tune performed by Tito Puente style Latin band. It's Saturday night and salsa dancers are on the floor. This is good time music for hot commercial, TV or movie scene, or distinctive Latin ring tone. Instrumental, Tropical, Salsa
You are in the Middle East: Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Palestine. This is music of the cafe, the market, the square. There's someone in the square and he's moving furtively and suspiciously. The music becomes tense and dark. Instrumental, Middle East, Contemporary Dramatic
Cowboys, wagon trains, settlers --the old west. This is the music of daily life in the American west with emphasis on it's humorous aspects. This music captures, form the first notes, the geographic and cultural character of the Old West. Picture a wagon train, settlers working, town's people. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
Romantic, Paris musical theme. Low key tender charming cinematic for young love, greeting a beautiful day, sunny skies. Delicate pensive & all's right with the world. Carefree innocent, with splendid harp, a lilting light waltz. Joy, sweetness, lovers on a sunny day, falling in love. Kind & alluring, Instrumental, European, France
This Just In!: A dramatic TV news show theme, documentary news theme or background, or infomercial theme, The music says breaking news, investigative report, public information program or Special Report. The gravitas of responsible broadcasting meets the drama of human stories. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Epic instrumental theme music. This is music with gravitas. It signifies that the story is about something or someone very important: a general, a President, doctors, research, the Supreme Court, the official buildings and monuments of the USA. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
With this ragtime piano solo, it's America in the early 1900s --the time of Scott Joplin, the "Sting". Or, you're watching the silent film comedies of Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops or Harold Lloyd. This medium fast ragtime piano solo sets the scene for the early decades of 20th century America, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
Venture into the universe --into deep space. A lone space ship labors from the Earth's atmosphere into deep space. Or, get the sense of venturing into deep, dangerous but beautiful waters. --the mysteries of space or the sea. The listener moves bravely into unknown weightlessness, Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
Who is that someone standing over there? You feel your attention focusing and experience a strange, growing attraction. This is the music for that situation. It's also a theme for a modern "noir" thriller, a romantic drama, or a tempting, sexual encounter--strangely provocative music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
We're walking in a decaying or rejuvenated city neighborhood, and you recognize a building. There used to be a jazz place here! This is the music of nostalgia for a club, a neighborhood, for jazz, or for a city at a particular time in its history. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
There is an investigation in progress. Perhaps it's in a crime lab, or maybe it's investigators out gathering clues and information. This is music that supports scenes of contemporary investigators going about their business. It is quietly tense but rhythmic in its routines. It's following the clues, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
This is music inspired by the paintings of Kandinsky and Chagall. The mood is playful. Think of floating in space and weightlessness. It is also hectic, animated and clever. It is the music of fantasy-- of children and playfulness and humor. Yet the musical idiom in modern and sophisticated. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
It is an evening in Paris and something is in the air --romance, intrigue? The music sets the mood. It evokes the scene for a noir or spy thriller, a romance; perhaps the holiday trip of a lifetime. It could also set the scene for a luxury product commercial. It is the romance and spirit of Paris. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
It is the 1940's -early 50's and dancers crowd a ballroom floor or listen to the radio. It is war time --World War II or Korea. It's the time of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, the Brooklyn Dodgers, Fred Astaire and chrome covered automobiles. The music is big band and the dance is romantic--Ray Anthony, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
This music says "romance". Two people meet, talk, laugh, and begin to feel a mutual attraction. Perhaps the couple is a bit further along and they are meeting for a quiet romantic evening. Or, a romantic dinner for two. The music is about the gift of romance. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
This is the dark, brooding music of temptation. It is about lust or lost love. It is also an alluring, sexy theme or background for romantic action or suspense. And, though in a modern idiom, the music has a distinctly "noir" feel, appropriate for a detective or spy thriller. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
This is dramatic underscore music for the independent film. Performed on multiple keyboards and guitars, a la Hans Zimmer or Badalamenti, this music creates a mood of despair, loss, or depression. To provide complete score for film see also Indie Action, Indie Love Theme and Indie Suspense Music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Picture a modern, abstract painting or tableau. It has a dark mood. It is calm and sparse. Though the work is conceptual, it is also primitive, and speaks to something deep within. The music captures this mood and supports a dramatic scene of darkness, seriousness, and private thought. Think "Dexter, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
This is the action theme or background music for galloping warriors, armies on the move, tanks, soldiers or a squadron of bombers or helicopters. It is the dramatic orchestral music of battle, confrontation, energy, and a little pathos. This extended version drives and builds to a stirring climax. Instrumental, Action, Intense Orchestral
This music captures the darkness, suspense and sorrowful drama of any troubled area of the modern Middle East. It depicts careful, thoughtful action, danger, sinister planning or hiding. It is music for investigation, or the music of sorrow and loss. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
You have entered a European court at around the time of the Renaissance. Nobles are sitting at a long grand table, servants have begun to serve and there is a consort of musicians in one side of the room. They begin to play as the diners talk, and laugh. Instrumental, European, European Vintage
It's noir detective time: Bogart, Sam Spade, crime. This is the music behind the detective as he reflects to himself or carries out his investigation. It's the slinky, sexy female that gets under his cynical, seen-it-all exterior. It's bluesy, sad, reflective and dark. Miles type trumpet and strings, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
You are standing in a huge cathedral. Supported by this musical underscoring, you move around and begin to explore. Look around, think of the building's history, it's rites and ceremonies. Investigate the stained glass, the architecture. Or, just quietly contemplate. You are in the Cathedral. A Capella, Spiritual, Gregorian Chants
Romantic, smooth jazz bossa nova theme (featuring tenor sax) evoking a lonesome rainy night. This music is romantic and lonely. It's sensual and meditative, sophisticated yet primal. This is the background for love and lost love. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
The music underscoring a single space ship quietly moving into deep space and unimaginable peril. This is music for any dark, horror scene. Sinister, brooding, ominous dramatic background music indicating danger, isolation, horror and worse. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
We are in a great cathedral, and as we move into the church's empty interior, something ominous and mysterious is here - spirits perhaps, or maybe something evil has happened or is about to happen. The music becomes more and more haunted and intense. We are not alone! Eerie danger ahead! A Capella, Dangerous, Dark Music
Playful, cute, happy musical underscoring for 60 sec commercial, cartoon or comic or happy scene or theme; also availabe in 30 sec and 15 sec edits. A medium tempo novelty instrumental for funny, carefree situation, or situation involving kids and or pets --even silly cartoon characters. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Captures the feeling of bleak loneliness, together with an ominous strangeness. Mysterious, dark, ominous background for horror/thriller or psychological thriller scene. This haunting, slow electronic sound piece sets the mood for loneliness or ominous events. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Quiet, calm, serene music supporting a scene of children playing quietly, a couple enjoying a special moment, a tender look or touch, that very special birthday or anniversary present, or sitting quietly at the end of a busy, successful day. Music for tv, film or any number of commercial products. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Inspired by the famous expressionist painting by Edvard Munch, this music screams despair and desolation. Featuring solo clarinet and string orchestra, the music evokes feelings of sadness and futility. Yet it is calm and contained as opposed to scary energizing-- more a personal, silent scream. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
We're just off-shore and hear crashing waves through the fog & mist. We move closer to the shore of this mysterious island. There is a spirit to this strange, lonely place. What is this? As we come ashore we sense this is may be a forbidden and dangerous place! Strange secrets? Scary Misty shoreline, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
This is "waiting for something to happen" music. It's everyday life in a small town the day before a tornado; it's people living their lives, kids on bicycles, dogs playing ball on the lawn, people visiting a local store. It's normal, everyday life before something scary or tragic happens. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Romantic, sensual theme or background for dramatic love story. Think of the passion between lovers, the allure and sensuality of a new romance. Or, the mystery and raw sexuality of a beautiful, cunning, evil woman in black. Perhaps the background for an detective thriller or a luxurious setting. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Dramatic, cinematic fantasy heroic film saga theme. Heroic, supper hero, captain of the universe music indicating power, majesty, truth and honor. The flowing heroic theme in French horns grows quickly to full orchesta build up led by strings and soaring trumpet. This is Captain Kirk on the bridge. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
This is sexy, seductive background music. Little else is needed to set the scene for love than this calm, soft, sensual and provacative piano theme. Perfect for any tv or movie love scene or sexy commercial, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
It's Halloween -fright night, and the zombies and vampires rise from their coffins to come together in a Michael Jackson inspired dance. The music is campy and rhythmic. The zombies move in creepy, choreographed precision. The rhythm is driving and infectious. The dance is bizarre and macabre. Instrumental, Dance, Experimental
This is dramatic underscore music for the independent film. Performed on multiple keyboards and guitars, a la Hans Zimmer or Badalamenti, this music creates a mood of intense suspense and mystery. To provide complete score for film see also Indie Action, Indie Love Theme and Indie Blues &Depair. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Easy Latin blusie, sexy ballad starting with a chorus of solo guitar melting into vibes over string section and undulating Latin rhythm. The arrangement picks up momentum with solo harmonica (a la Toots Thielman) over orchestra for full ballad treatment, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening