Steve Dafoe, an award-winning Canadian songwriter and producer, has scored TV placements at networks such as ABC, NBC, Discovery TV, Direct TV, Sony Pictures, Time Warner, MTV, GSN, and Turner Broadcasting. Steve has penned vocal and instrumental songs in Pop, Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, New Age, R&B, Acoustic, Christian, Soundtrack, and Holiday Music. Some of his TV credits include music placements on the "Secret Lives of Women," "Summer Of Music," "Pit Boss," "The Millionaire Matchmaker," "Baby Madness and Candid Kids," "It Only Hurts When I Laugh," and "Hidden Agenda."
Over 60 of Steve Dafoe's songs have been licensed for corporate clients, and other corporations or telcons using his music include Muzak, Verizon, Sprint/Nextal, Boost Mobile, and multiple US and Canadian Telecos.
"Every Street" and "Carter's Revenge" appeared in "Monster," an Off Broadway Play (NYC) at the Solonova Arts Festival. "LaSalle Steet" is popular with S&P Top 100 Corporations to being a Web feature for the Chicago Marriot Hotel chain.
Recently, a special occasion tune called "Just Like Valentine's Day" saw Video/Web licensing at "Guiness Ale" (Ireland/Europe) and "The Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Ctr." for their employees and stakeholders at Valentine's Day!
In 2011, all Top 10 Songs in "Soft Rock" at the "Number One Music" in Canada were Steve's music is played, as were the Top 8 songs at the MP3 site. "Easy Listening" World Charts in 2008. An Israeli Short Film, "Casus Belli" (meaning a "cause to a war") licensed "Lasalle St" and "Bright Lites City Nights" in 2008. Recently, "TU BETA TS'ENA (Water Is Life), a Canadian Film, licensed "Matthew's Song," a song Steve wrote for his son.
Licensed by "GUINESS ALE" in Ireland/Europe and "The Cincinatti Childrens Hospital" for their stakeholders! Another Love Song about Valentine's Day! Male Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Pop
A #1 Song at MP3. COM Religious Charts! A CCM song but not overtly so. A story of the love of Jesus and God but could be a love story of any kind. Deals with Family, Awakening, Enlightenment, Faith, Longing, Growing Pains, Guilt, Regret, Devotion, Family, Truth and Honesty of Faith and Beliefs. Male Vocals, Folk Music, Christian Folk
Great Acoustic finger picking guitar work! Perfect for Corporate presentations. Or in the background for TV or Film! This piece leaves the listener with a down-home feeling in the country of watching sunsets and sitting around a campfire! Or if so lucky, walking the Valleys of Tuscan Vinyards! Guitar, Acoustic guitar
Licensed in a Canadian Movie "Water Is Life"! A soothing song about Matthew... Lullabye for my boy... Sweet guitar track, serene loving and a little edgy. Moving on, bright new day, sunny skies ahead. Romantic, sweet dreams, good memories, flashbacks. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Great Piano for LaSalle Street in Chicago... jump piano blues, chicago blues. Fun, exciting, flirtatious, with influences of Bo Diddly and Pat Metheny. Instrumental, Blues Music, Jump/Piano Blues
A Patriotic Americana Folk Pop Ballad. A #1 selection at Indie Music! Beautiful but a real account of Love in War. From Iraq with blood and death in a foxhole all alone to the women in their bed at home all alone! Deals with commitment, faith, fear, anquish, torment, Love and Frustration. Male Vocals, Folk Music, Anti-Folk
Top Charting song on NumberOneMusic Film Charts! Country Instrumental that soars! "Memories Of You" Inspired and beautiful floating Pop song for TV & Film. Romantic drama, sweet and haunting melody, perfect for romance, tender moments, interludes, nostalgia or melancholy. Slow cheek-to-cheek dancing, Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening
Experimental Electronica 60 sec edit for any use! Modern beats and uplifting Alto Sax makes this perfect for underscoring TV & FILM, CORPORATE events, INFOMERCIALS, NEW MARKETS, NETWORK & INTERNET SOLUTIONS, FUTURE TECHNOLOGY, and background music cues. Dynamic, positive and pounding dance music! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
A wonderful 60 sec edit Corporate New Age Piano instrumental piece! Simple but classy Grand Piano with Pop overtones. Great for Corporate, Multi-Media and Background Web based advertising. And sidewalk cafe and on-hold phone opportunities. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
A wonderful Popish Instrumental piece! Simple but classy Acoustic Piano with New Age overtones. Great for Corporate and ackground Web based advertising. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
A modern digital and up-front House Electronica track that pounds out the dance in all of us! An Alto Sax brings experimental elements with a sense of excitement and ultimate achievement. Just going for it 100%. Great track for exercise, workouts and TV/Film. Available in 30 and 60 edits. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
A wonderful Corporate New Age Piano instrumental piece! Simple but classy Grand Piano with Pop overtones. Great for Corporate, Multi-Media and Background Web based advertising. And sidewalk cafe and on-hold phone opportunities. Instrumental, New Age Music, Solo Piano
Warm relaxing acoustic guitar with multiple melodies. Between 30 and 60 second edits. Finger picking style without the 'oaky' effect. Type of music for campfires or the fire place. Very ambient and relaxing. Instrumental, Folk Music, Finger-Picked Guitar
Country Pop Folk with guitar/violin and soft bass and drums. spirited instrumental. Great for background or use as a theme. Somber mood but wholesome, sweet and kind. Rainy day feel and very introspective. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
A wonderful Popish Instrumental piece! Simple but classy Acoustic Piano with New Age overtones. Great for Corporate and Background Web based advertising. Instrumental, Theme Music, Food and Cooking Themes Music
The Multi Special Occasion song covers the lost Christmas's, Valentines Days and his Kids Birthdays through the eyes of a Man who lost his way in life. The remorse of a father and husband is painfully laid out in this song. His only solace is in "shelter of the arms" of his maker. Male Vocals, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Pop Easy Listening Music
Corporate, Serene, floating track. Acoustic guitar givesd a smooth atmosphere of inspiration, success and optimism. Fits commercial, corporate projects and presentation, promo, trailer. Also great film soundtrack or multi media background projects. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Folk Music
Country Pop Folk with guitar/violin and soft bass and drums. spirited instrumental. Great for background or use as a theme. Somber mood but wholesome, sweet and kind. Rainy day feel and very introspective. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Great modern rock track. Perfect for corporate, advertising and commercial use. Grabs your attention right away! Great guitars and solid beat! Best for
sports, website, games, media, NASCAR, etc. Great groove and power chords underpin this modern rock instrumental. Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
A driving exotic, relaxing, mellow and cool Reggae number with attitude. Electric guitar and solid keyboards create the Reggae-Pop mixture. It is music fit for happy and sunny days in the Cayman Islands! Or in the big cities of Miami or Kingston! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
An Acoustic Powerful Pop Alternative Folk song! A person retreating from love as they have been hurt so much. Perfect for the bitter poignant parts of a Film on love gone wrong! Lyrically deals with Broken Hearts, Lies, Deception all in the name of romance. Male Vocals, Folk Music, Traditional Folk
Country Pop Folk with guitar/violin and soft bass and drums. spirited instrumental. Great for background or use as a theme. Somber mood but wholesome, sweet and kind. Rainy day feel and very introspective. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Folk Music
Great Acoustic guitar work! A somber and relective sound around a campfire! Perfect for Corporate presentations. Also, for backgrouund as a Music Bed in TV and Film! Instrumental, Folk Music, Finger-Picked Guitar
What's that in the Sky?! Living in Canada allows for watching the "Northern Lites" as they "dance"
in the Night Sky. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
Great modern rock track. Perfect for corporate, advertising and commercial use. Grabs your attention right away! Great guitars and solid beat! Best for sports, website, games, media, NASCAR, etc. Great groove and power chords underpin this modern rock instrumental.Sports events, media, website, Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
Great modern rock track. Perfect for corporate, advertising and commercial use. Grabs your attention right away! Great guitars and solid beat! Best for
sports, website, games, media, NASCAR, etc. Great groove and power chords underpin this modern rock instrumental. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
Powerfully delivered Rock track with a corporate edge. Guitar Lines and strings with a powerful feeling. Modern composition for success in soundtrack, tv, videos, websites and films. Female Vocals, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
Great Acoustic guitar work! Repetitive and solemn. Perfect for Corporate presentations. Also, for backgrouund as a Music Bed in TV and Film! Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Folk Music
Rockin' Song of flying back to Los Angeles. Bright and joyful pop/rock groove featuring guitars, bass and drums. This track is beautifully done with powerful female vocals! Female Vocals, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Solid modern rock guitar cue with strut and swagger. Great groove and power chords underpin a guitar instrumental that's pulsates. Grabs attention right from the start. Great guitar and solid beats! Perfect for Corporate, sports clips, media, website, advertising, indie films/videos. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
Christmas should be loving and fun but often is not for many children. No joy and warmth here as the realities of a boy and a girl outweigh any festive cheer. A mellow song about the sounds of many homes on Christmas Eve. Female Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals
Simple acoustic Piano with a cajun and new age overtone. Great for Corporate and background WEB based advertising. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
A boy sees his grandmother in his dreams on Christmas Eve. Her lasting influence as in the past, brings hope and love on Christmas Day again just for him. Male Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals
Great for Corporate presentaions! A 30 sec. edit of modern beats and uplifting Experimental Electronica. Use in underscoring TV, FILM, CORPORATE events, INFOMERCIALS, NEW MARKETS, NETWORK & INTERNET SOLUTIONS, FUTURE TECHNOLOGY, CORPORATE MARKETS. Dynamic, modern and driving dance piece! Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Electronic Progressive
A fun loving day in the Sun! From Italy to Spain, pretty girls abound, catching the eye of many a suitor! A Popish adult contemporary feel with male vocals. An acoustic masterpiece. a song of wonderent and the joys of life! Male Vocals, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Acoustic Pop Music
A wonderful 30 second edit Corporate New Age Piano instrumental piece! Simple but classy Grand Piano with Pop overtones. Great for Corporate, Multi-Media and Background Web based advertising. And sidewalk cafe and on-hold phone opportunities. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate New Age Acoustic Music
Corporate, uplifting, positive track. Edgy Guitars, driving rhythm, groovy bass, rock drums and pop and rock atmosphere of inspiration, success and optimism. Fits commercial, corporate projects and presentation, promo, trailer. Also great film soundtrack or background. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
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